Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Organic
Buffet
Take-out
British
Food is vegan except organic cow's milk on request for tea/coffee. Food policy listed on cafe's website. Gluten free and garlic free options. Operates on basis of Buddhist ethics. Located near Arndale Shopping Centre, Northern Quarter, High Street tram stop. Reported closed October 2020.
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16-20 Turner St, Manchester, England, M4 1DZ
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64 Reviews
First Review by child of the trees
angulimala28
Points +37
Superb!!! - Edit
What a great restaurant and store.... great food, ethical, compassionate and delicious!! makes you feel good about yourself eating here... slightly on the pricey side BUT not for the quality and ethicality of the food.... furniture not exactly comfortable... nor is the space, and the furniture and flooring can make it a little noisy but a great atmosphere and a little like a fun canteen.... I just love the place... it would be hard to beat...
Read morePros: great vegan choice, delicious, wonderful drinks choice
Cons: not very comfortable
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MrFalafel
Points +134
Good food but a little confusing - Edit
This is a great place for lunch, right behind the Arndale Centre and near the Printworks. It's a cafeteria type system where you get a tray and they spoon up food for you. The menu changes and they have different meal deals and there's always soup. Today's meal deal was chilli and two sides for a fiver, which is not bad considering the quality of the food.
Read moreI chose the roulade with new potatoes and mixed veg topped with a rich gravy. I couldn't figre out the pricing policy so it was a mystery to me how much it cost until I got to the til. A huge lunch with a can of organic soda cost 7.50 which I felt was very reasonable as the food was very good and fresh tasting.
I will definetly be going back for more. Shame its only open for lunch!
Pros: all vegan, central location, friendly staff
Cons: small menu, pricing system not clear
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Jan Hicks
Points +112
A vegan classic in the city centre - Edit
Earth Cafe was one of the very first vegan cafes I ever went to. There is usually a choice of three or four main dishes, served with vegetables and rice or potatoes. The food isn't fancy, but it is tasy and good value. The cafe can be a bit crowded - it's popular, and they cram the tables and chairs in! There's a prayer space as well, and the atmosphere is calming, despite the busy-ness!
Read morePros: excellent food, healty cuisine, good value
Cons: small
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KATIE H
Points +315
great staff - Edit
nice place interesting reads and the food is ok. nothing special but reasonable enough not to expect too much. its canteen food meaning already cooked and you choose what you want so can be quite mushy and warm. the desserts were disappointing but the staff are lovely and i like the lay out and chilled atomosphere.
Read morePros: nice feel to the place, nice staff, cheap
Cons: canteen food, dry cake
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hack_man
Points +26159
A cafe with Earthy Food - Edit
Nice place in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, downstairs in the basement of the Buddhist centre. Very pleasant decor and seating arrangements with take away available. £3 for a main course is great but then getting charged £1.50 for rice is not. The sos-rolls are delicious, however and the curry we had was excellent (even the £1.50 rice that came with it). Next time, I will eat in and sample the atmosphere.
Read morePros: decor, food, staff
Cons: expensive side dishes, access via quite steep stairs
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Maddi
Points +680
Fabulous - Edit
One of the best veggie places to eat in Manchester - a brilliant selection of all-vegan food including a delicious selection of desserts. Go here you will be glad!
Read morePros: Amazing food, gorgeous desserts
Cons: None!
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Vix
Points +74
Earth Cafe - Edit
Wow great! The food was outstanding and so much variety. Good size portions and value for money. If I lived in and around Manchester I would eat there all the time. I highly recommend this place.
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Garcon de Lumiere
Points +19
Lovely - Edit
I found the cafe on the happycow site and visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The food as great and the portions generous. I disagree that the food is overpriced. I wouldn't say it is cheap but I am happy to pay a reasonable amount for lovely food and really nice service. It was a little difficult to find but is only one street from the Arndale Centre so is very central. I would happily recommend it to anyone and just wish it was open on Sundays so I could go again tomorrow morning! In fact, if it was open tonight I'd probably be there right now!
Read morePros: Great Food, Great Service, Reasonable Prices
Cons: Not open in the evening, Not open on Sunday
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Foxtrot
Points +73
Huge portions! - Edit
You have to spend around £8 for a meal here, but for that you get stew, rice and two salads, and the portions are massive. There's also cheaper options like soup and sandwiches. Not the cheapest place, but the quality is excellent, and you won't be hungry after a visit. The carrot cake is especially recommended (I had to share mine, too full to eat whole slice!)
Read morePros: all vegan food, cakes are excellent, location
Cons: menu a bit confusing, it's underground
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child of the trees
Points +33
Expensive - Edit
Been a couple of times. It is hugely expensive! You order pie for instance and if you which peas and potatoes to accompany it you have to pay for these separately ! Was a little taken a-back! So you can't get a full meal without paying through the teeth! The price you see on the board is not the price you pay! The tea is very expensive. Tea and a coke costs over £5.00 ! Nice that it's Buddhist but we did feel rather ripped off! Only go in now as they sell wheatgrass.
Read morePros: nice atmosphere
Cons: Too Expensive., Tiny portions., Separate pricing.
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