Vegan
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
British
Breakfast
Vegan cafe with quirky setup. Offers breakfast plate and pancakes and other foods like salad box, wraps with scrambled tofu or falafels. Brownies for dessert. Has fresh juices. Est. 2017 and under current management since 2019. Reported closed July 2022.
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Afflecks Arcade, 35-39, Oldham St, Manchester, England, M1 1JG
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Last update on 07 Jul 2022 by BraínneEdge
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Added by lipsticksocialist on 09 Mar 2017
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54 Reviews
First Review by IanLee
Sdquina
Points +39
Nice quiet vegan spot ✈️ - Edit
Nice and fast service at the heart of Manchester
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice people , Really tasty food
Cons: The music is just birds. Good at the beginning
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Adebiba
Points +75
Very chill place - Edit
A nice place to chill during the long day.
Read moreI have ordered a falafel wrap and a fresh juice. I can’t remember the overall price but I think it was like 10£.
I liked that the menu was small but you could choose what you like easily. No need to sit and stare at the menu.
Everything was tasty and seemed fresh.
The guys were so nice and talkative. I wish they could be more visible from the outside. I was like 10 minutes wondering where it is. But does not mean that they’re bad! It’s just a little inconvenience.
I was super happy to visit this place!
Pros: Cheap, Good atmosphere , Clean toilets
Cons: Hard to find
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vegelin
Points +48
Delicious food with chilled out cafe vibe - Edit
Food was both delicious and cheap, lots of healthy options if you want it. Lovely place to chill in with lots of seating, and lovely staff
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AnnieMarshall-Welch
Points +19
Great value tasty food - Edit
The staff were so friendly and both had great energy. The food was very tasty and homemade.
Read moreThe juices are an added bonus too! I had the wrap and juice deal for £6.
I'll definitely be returning
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wonky_eggs
Points +83
An oasis amongst chaos - Edit
After the fun chaos that is Afflecks, make sure you stop here for some calm and good food.
Read moreService is a little slow, so don't come when you're in a rush - this is a place to be savoured!
Birdsong twitters away as you relax. Sipping your smoothie, and munching away at some amazing food combinations.
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LawrenceArnold
Points +104
Almost missed it! - Edit
The two of us enjoyed a midmorning meal. Quiet, relaxing music. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. The breakfast, MVC Lunch box and smoothies were fab with all fresh ingredients. Even offered extra daal with the lunch box after I ran out, portions were big enough to say no thank you but gave us a couple of extra original--moroccan-recipe falafel to try on the way out. Amazing little place!
Read morePros: Service, Fresh, Value
Cons: None
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RicardaEbl
Points +26
Cozy alternative place - Edit
Its a great place to be at. It is perfect if you like alternative spots. The service is very good and the food is delicious. You should visit it!
Read morePros: Everything vegan , Affordable food
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Gabor
Points +128
Quirky place with good food - Edit
I loved the food I ate here, but it wasn't anything special.
Read moreThe bird sounds gave the place a weird atmosphere, although I feel the intention behind it, it makes the place a bit 'creepy'.
Pros: Nice staff, Good food
Cons: Weird bird sounds
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CoralS
Points +53
Good priced tasty food in lovely cafe - Edit
I went here with a friend who’s not vegan and she really enjoyed the dhal lunch box (sorry, not sure of exact name but there’s was Dahl, rice, tofu, salad). She’d never eaten scrambled tofu and really liked it. She was offered extra rice because she’d left some of the Dahl - only because she was full! I had the breakfast which was really nice because it just wasn’t greasy at all. Nice spice cake to follow and cheap tea/coffee. We didn’t mind the background birdsong either. There were plenty of people in there on a Sat afternoon and it makes a change from having to talk over music all the time.
Read morePros: Good prices, Tasty food, Nice atmosphere
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JuTailor
Points +738
So tasty!! - Edit
To some it might not look like much but I personally love the alternative style of this place. Fits right in at Afflecks.
Read moreThe food was just absolutely WOW!
I had the English breakfast wrap and it was just perfect. Really tasty sauce and all ingredients so so yum.
I wish I could have tried more food and also if I ever go back to Manchester I have to eat there again!
Also, staff was really friendly and helpful and let me try some of their kombucha, so I could decide if I want some or not. It was tasty ;)
Only negative point I can find is that it would be nice if they had less plastic packaging for take away.
Pros: Very very yum, Very friendly staff, English breakfast in a wrap!
Cons: A bit much plastic packaging for take away
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zazagninja
Points +36
10/10 - Edit
Was cozy and friendly service. Variety of food. Proteins. The food was delicious and good size portions. And healthy yummy smoothies!
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CLRtraveller
Points +8790
Good food - Edit
On the street level, just inside the Oldham Street entrance. The Breakfast Wrap was good and reasonably priced at £5.
Read moreCons: unimaginative name ;-)
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Losori
Points +67
New management - Edit
Really tasty food, nice salads and wraps. However, since the new management the atmosphere is awkward. No music, just bird noises as a soundtrack? Also we watched a mouse walk around the kitchen without a care in the world. Unfortunately couldn't recommend this place.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Mice, no atmosphere
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Ana.m.s.silva
Points +243
Friendly staff and nice food - Edit
Fresh and nice food. Friendly staff
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FreyaMarie
Points +81
Very good breakfast - Edit
Really liked the All day breakfast that they made gf for me by replacing the sausages with some very yummy falafel. Had a green juice too which was delicious and very refreshing. The breakfast kept me full all day and I'm a hungry person!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Cheap
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DaveEllis
Points +108
Great food, great price - Edit
Two large vegan breakfasts and 2 drinks for only £16! The staff were lovely too. It was slightly difficult to find though.
Read morePros: Good value for money, Lovely staff
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Dusty27
Points +153
cheap and cheerful - Edit
Just had a breakfast here and it was really nice at a good price. The staff were very friendly and we did not have to wait long for our meal, I will certainly be going there again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-01-07
Pros: nice food, friendly staff, open on a sunday
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Loop1008
Points +18
Good vegan breakfast - Edit
Had a all-day vegan breakfast for lunch which was a very decent portion, tasty sausages and good price £6. Natural juice was great, fresh, made on spot, a bit expensive £3 but worth it.
Read morePros: Very central, Good prices
Cons: Feels a bit like a basement
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bigbrownandhairy
Points +44
Cheap and large portions - Edit
We had the vegan all day breakfast which had everything in abundance!
Read morePros: All vegan and huge portions s, Cheap, Relaxed setting
Cons: It’s in the affleck centre so does close early
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PortWitch
Points +65
Great find - Edit
Read moreFound this little cafe via the Afflecks website and are very glad we tried it
Food was great and well priced, and the freshly pressed apple juice was unbelievable!
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berrybluee
Points +325
Super friendly owner - Edit
Great food and super cheap
Read moreVery nice and generous staff!
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VickiWanSlattery
Points +1396
Too good to go - Edit
Ordered a ‘too good-to-go’, I got soup which was tasty plus a box of rice, falafel, spring roll and salad.
Read moreGood value for money!
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Quartz
Points +106
Nice - Edit
Had the lunchbox and a smoothie. Portion was large. Food was grand
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hairylily
Points +136
Non-traditional full English brekky - Edit
Came here for brekky and had their Full English Breakfast (£6) which wasn’t so traditional with some veggies but was quite good nonetheless. I also had a chocolate brownie (£3) which was thick and fudgy like a good brownie should be! The prices are quite decent for all vegan food and the service was lovely. I agree with a review below - this would normally be a great cafe but just lacks a little something compared to other vegan places in Manchester.
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Bagpuize
Points +52
Brilliant and quirky cafe - Edit
Brilliant and quirky little cafe doing amazing food! The salads were particularly nice. Very good value for money and lovely helpful staff. As we left they flickered us homemade falafels to try. They were the best falafels I’ve ever tasted!
Read morePros: Good hygiene , Delicious salads, Not expensive
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MissGreenwood
Points +493
It was shut. - Edit
Said it was open but it was shut. Check with their website first maybe
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ajdesq
Points +68
Wonderful, quirky place! - Edit
I visited twice on a recent trip to Manchester. Friendly service from people who love what they do. And decent, honest, tasty food on the menu. One day I had the lentil shepherd's pie, the next day the full English Breakfast. The vegan 'eggs' were the tastiest I've ever had. When I return to Manchester I'll be coming back here for sure!
Read moreUPDATE SEPTEMBER 2019: Now under new management who are keeping the ethos but making subtle changes. Dog friendly. The new people are very friendly, food is great, and one of the best value vegan eateries in Manchester.
Pros: Great value, Wide choice , Dog friendly
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