Vegan-friendly
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Bakery
British
Catering
European
Co-op cafe and health food store est. since the 1970s. Mostly vegan with the exception of dairy milk offered. Open Mon-Sat 11:00-15:00.
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111 Oxford Rd, Manchester, England, M1 7DU
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76 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
keep_it_tdy
Points +14842
Vegan Nirvana - Edit
Many moons before I began vegan, I used to dismiss this place as merely the weird hippy place. Finally getting to go here just underlined what a fool I was; it’s spectacular. Firstly, after a brief reconnaissance mission around the beautifully appointed shop, I descended to the cafe for part one of my mission to sample as much as possible. The carrot soup was vibrant and well seasoned, the Reuben sandwich was wonderful and the sticky toffee pudding was a way to end this initial stage of my foray. Next, I ascended back to the store and made a beeline to the deli counter. The choice selection on offer was phenomenal, and I just about managed to reign myself, buying three savoury and three sweet items. All exceeded my expectations but there were a couple of clear favourites. On the savoury side, the quiche was the somewhat unexpected winner. As for the sweets, the outstanding item (and the best thing I had overall) was the caramel cronut; words can barely do justice to how much I enjoyed it.
Read moreClearly this is a place you must try and, if I still lived in the city, I would practically live here.
Guest
Matt2
Points +83
Most excellent - Edit
I had a regular salad bowl, all freshly prepared and well balanced flavours, good value too!
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KathrinLizKru
Points +931
Great shop - Edit
We shopped for our breakfast and were really impressed by the large vegan selection. The counter with the fresh cakes, pastries etc. also looked amazing.
Read moreThe vegan cheddar is unbelievably delicious. ❤️
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-15
Guest
itzi
Points +4215
Tipsy-turvydom paradise - Edit
Very nice store. A bit confusing, but I like the friendly and peaceful atmosphere. Nice small restaurant in the basement!
Read morePros: Many vegan items, Good veggies, So friendly
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lyssaseebs
Points +18
Yummy coffee, great cake - Edit
Ah, this place was respite from the cold! Lovely lattes, a decadent (but not to sweet) apple and cinnamon cake. Definitely recommend for a quick stop or a meal- things are priced reasonably.
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NoraBeak
Points +44
Now Fully Plant Based - Edit
Serves proper tasty,cooked from scratch,vegan food.
Read moreThere is a choice of mains, sides and salads desserts.
Pros: Real food , Good Vibe, There is also a fabulous shop on the ground floor.
Guest
scrippz
Points +125
Love the deli counter - Edit
The Reuben sandwich is too good!
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Jaadde
Points +74
Great sandwiches, deli counter, and hot meals - Edit
Fab handmade sandwiches, I had a Reuben which had ham, cheese, pickles, salad and mayo.
Read moreAlso has a stocked deli counter with sweet and savoury food and a cafeteria style cafe serving staple hot meals like lasagne, dahl, chilli etc.
Friendly staff as well.
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MouthyMackem
Points +701
Good vibes and delicious food - Edit
Lots of options, they had curry and a chicken pie on offer with plenty of sides to choose from too. I had the “chicken” pie accompanied with veg and potatoes and it was delicious. They had lots of cakes to choose from too. The upstairs shop was great too with plenty of options.
Read morePros: Lots of choice , Nice atmosphere , Reasonably priced
Cons: None
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nicirl
Points +2126
Amazing health food shop and good café - Edit
I would recommend shopping at the 8th day! I love going - it’s a little treat which adds something to my week. The food they serve is not the greatest, unless you’re going for the cake which is surprisingly good! The only downfall is that the shop is quite expensive, but it is a co-operative after all!
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AVeganSam
Points +699
Awesome place - Edit
Lovely place for quick and tasty vegan food. I had a lovely Dahl and some delicious cake. Everyone in my group enjoyed the food. There's also a great shop above with lots of vegan goodies!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-31
Guest
freeform-delusion
Points +79
Manchester's finest! - Edit
My wife and I visit this place whenever we are nearby in town (Manchester). Always an excellent place to eat, prices are good and the food is delicious.
Read moreThe shop above the cafe is sooo good!
Great selection of products and the deli counter has excellent options.
A must for anyone who is nearby in town (Manchester).
Pros: Great cafe, Superb shop, Prices are good
Guest
Anne_F
Points +55
Perfect place for a quick and healthy lunch - Edit
I've been here twice now for a salad, and both have been amazing. They have a salad bar from which you can chose the ingredients, they also have two main dishes, a dahl and a stew each day and lots of cakes to chose from!
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WillyEatsVegan
Points +40
The ultimate vegan shop/café - Edit
Love, Love, Love this place. The shop as you enter has pretty much everything you could need as a vegan shopper. From supplements, to fresh veg, to fridge and frozen goods, it has it all in spades. I usually purchase my faux meats and cheese here as they have a much larger offering than any mainstream supermarket. The place is well laid out and even has a coding for which items are vegan or veggie.
Read moreThe café downstairs is a great lunch spot to eat in or takeaway, with a number of hot dishes cooked fresh daily. There are a few staples like a Dahl and soups on each day, and then some really creative and tasty specials. My favourite is the salad bar. Reasonably priced and a fab selection, you cannot go wrong.
Definitely worth a visit.
Pros: Great selection in the shop and Café, Exciting food menu on offer, Salad bar is fantastic
Guest
recycled.vegan
Points +141
Wholesome vegan meals - Edit
Well priced, healthy, wholesome food with friendly staff
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Well priced
Cons: Toilets really smelt bad
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VeganFamilyTravels
Points +1817
Love the shop not tried the cafe yet - Edit
This is a great shop full of all sorts of goodies. Nice to be able to get so much stuff in one place.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Loads of stuff
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RobGleeson
Points +18
Good vegan cafe - Edit
Really good food and smoothies, fairly priced too. The Hot Toffee Apple drink is beautiful! The shop itself is not fully vegan, just the cafe. So you still need to check ingredients if buying vegan from the shop
Read morePros: Really nice food, Still a good range of vegan stuff in the shop
Cons: Not a huge amount of choice in cafe, Not like a vegan supermarket as others have said
Guest
maiamaria
Points +60
Lovely food and atmosphere - Edit
This is a really lovely shop and cafe in Manchester, located near the University and other international restaurants, which show Manchester's wide cultural diversity. The 8th Day cafe is 100% vegan and offers hot drinks and smoothies, plus soft drinks, a salad bar, soup, curries and sweet desserts. The shop itself has so much stuff, from food to books. Being vegan, it's also passionate about sustainability. Highly recommend!
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NelleW
Points +651
Favourite Cafe - Edit
Food in this cafe is always flavoursome, reasonable price and very generous with portions.
Read moreI have been coming here since Uni and till this day the food will always leave you satisfied.
The staff are super friendly.
You can choose mains with sides, soups, salads, dessert, hot drinks and so much more at the cafe.
Shared a channa dhal with rice and spinach, pumpkin and veg stew with roasties and boiled potatoes. We always get the homemade chilli sauce ( not for the faint hearted)
The cafe provides free water you help yourself with.
Pros: All vegan cafe, Reasonable price, Flavoursome food
Guest
Amyyyyy
Points +3137
Vegan - Edit
Lovely shop, lots of options. Just like a vegan supermarket. The cafe is amazing! I can't wait to return.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Helpful and friendly staff
Cons: Can be expensive
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JAHark
Points +226
Cafe's gone vegan - Edit
Update 11th Sept 2021 Cafe hours are 11- 3 now.And still vegan!
Read moreSince reopening after lockdown the cafe has gone vegan and of course offers table service, or takeaways. Daytime/lunch menu ,from 12 noon, includes a delicious extremely tasty "cheese"and onion pie as well as a stew /bake of the day. Evening menu 4pm-8pm has a scrumptious dhaal and a curry as well as jackfruit based dishes. Their Super nourish salad available all day is so colourful,so many textures and totally divine!
They don't do breakfast in cafe any longer but shop upstairs has coffee and pastries.
Updated from previous review on 2020-10-23
Updated from previous review on 2020-10-23
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LittleAliceFell
Points +2119
Love this place! - Edit
Honestly, Eighth Day is vegan heaven! The upstairs shop is HUGE and has a massive range of vegan and organic foods, including a deli counter that sells pies, cakes and other savoury things.
Read moreExcellent zero-waste section and lots of vegan/cruelty-free/eco-friendly toiletries and cleaning products.
The downstairs cafe is now FULLY VEGAN! There are always good gluten free options and the food is so cheap! Absolutely delicious and a wonderful atmosphere. The cafe were delivering via Deliveroo during lockdown, which I hope they manage to continue as their food is much more nutritious than the usual vegan takeaways available in Manchester!
A must for any vegans/veggies visiting Manchester!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Fully vegan cafe
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TheUnrefinedVegan
Points +63
How shops should be - Edit
A shop run with values and ethics, excellent range of vegan food most of which you won't find elsewhere
Read moreThe cafe downstairs serves delicious vegan food, it's like a canteen but who cares
Pros: Product choices , Downstairs cafe
Cons: Product pricing
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CLRtraveller
Points +8994
Co-op grocery store - Edit
The café is below the co-op healthfood grocery store. I had the full vegan breakfast and especially liked the crispy tofu and good bread. Menu items change daily. On another visit, I had the main dish with added side dish (I had half each of two sides) for £7.25. Although the café is not fully vegan, it looks to be almost all vegan. There is a large selection of vegan cakes, and the coffee is good.
Read moreThe co-operative healthfood store on street level offers a full range of products: chilled, frozen, canned, packaged, fresh produce, treats, salty snacks, bread, household. The deli counter has burritos, savoury pies and other takeaway food, with lots of vegan items. I was happy to find the new Bosh/Sheese/Kettle Chips here (January 2020). The store sells wine, cider and beer - my complaint is about the plastic/metal security strips taped onto every can/bottle of alcoholic beverage - they will contaminate the recycling streams, not to mention just the overuse of unrecyclable plastic.
Cons: plastic/metal strips on every alcoholic beverage
Guest
mmmeiday
Points +747
Such a nice café, such a good shop - Edit
Eighth day remains one of the best places to grab an informal lunch and a coffee. Good options, good portions, and their homemade hot sauce will blow your roof off. The shop upstairs is also a great place to buy fancy vegan food (or some fresh baked goods) - and they stock Club Mate. All around good stuff
Read morePros: Always good, Strong coffee
Cons: Limited stock daily - get in there!
Guest
Pekrova
Points +937
11 years and it just gets better - Edit
When I was a student I frequented 8th day and it was my sanctuary! I popped back today and bought a few bits, the offering just gets better and better and the cafe downstairs had the same vibes but lots more cake (YES!). Staff super friendly and I will always love it (I hope!)
Read morePros: Great selection of products, Friendly staff
Guest
lentilmound
Points +149
Amazing - Edit
Helpful little veg an vegan store with a cute lil cafe in the basement. The food is good and amazingly priced. Helpful as it is close to the university .
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