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
veganfishcake
Points +384
Best city centre shop - Edit
8th Day is the second best shop for vegan food in Manchester and the best near the city centre. The supermarket offers a wide range of prepared vegan and vegetarian foods and other products including a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Downstairs is the 8th Day cafe, which is one of the best vegan places that doesn't just offer junk food. Here you can find arguably the best vegan cake in the city centre. We'll worth visiting.
Read morePros: Largest selection of vegan options in city centre, Excellent staff, Ethical
Cons: Expensive, Not completely vegan, No parking
Guest
einsemd
Points +298
Great vegetarian shop :) - Edit
Review of the store:
Read moreI really like 8th day, it's great that it's totally vegetarian where you can get spices, grains and pulses, vegetables, toiletries, bakery, whatever you need!
I wish it was fully vegan, but it's still quite good and they have big selection of sweets, teas and soft drinks!
The prices are quite high, but at least they pay their employees living wages so I get it.
And it's nice to have a place like that in the city centre
Guest
EfiB
Points +996
Visited only the shop, haven't ate at the cafe. - Edit
The shop stock a lot of product, including Booja Booja chocolate and has a lot to offer.
Read moreI didn't like that they offer a 10% discount only to students in the UK. That really sucks.
Pros: Many products
Cons: 10% off only if you'r a student studying in the UK
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LynneMoores
Points +734
Good Vegan options - Edit
I like the 8th Day and know that my lunch is going to contain the nutrition 8 need, I just feel the options are limited. Also portion sizes could be better. Amazing cake options, but a little on the pricey side for a student area.
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JT089
Points +671
Delicious - Edit
Good selection of savoury and sweet dishes
Read morePros: Lots of of vegan options , Cheap
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StefanoE
Points +493
Small portions - Edit
Didn’t quite hit the spot
Read morePros: Many vegan cakes, Tasty food, Polite
Cons: Expensive, Small portions
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spmc
Points +82
Great range of veggie /vegan food and drink, cafe always has good hearty fare - Edit
Go for lunch most days, always good
Read morePros: C😲perative Run, Great range of goods from soap to wine, Great cafe and takeaway food
Cons: Going more vegan than vegetarian, None, None
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Veganolive1
Points +4796
Vegan Breakfast Top Notch - Edit
On the Eighth Day is an institution in Manchester located on Oxford Road, with a fabulous vegetarian shop on the first floor selling hundreds of products and a vegetarian and vegan cafe below the shop. I had avocado on toast with mushrooms and tomatoes, although you can add tofu or sausages to the breakfast if you wish. My husband had a full vegan gluten free breakfast, both dishes were delicious, just check out my photos.
Read moreI love 8th Day, both the cafe and shop, loads of options, with a huge display of vegan cakes in the chiller cabinet in the cafe and every kind of product sold in the shop.
One of the best vegan breakfasts in Manchester.
Updated from previous review on 2016-06-20
Pros: Plenty of vegan options, Vegetarian store for stocking up on vegan goodies, Plenty vegan cakes
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CharlieMills
Points +5286
Unimpressed - Edit
I was very unimpressed by this place and I wouldn't recommend it. The food was okay but nothing special and it wasn't cheap either. There was an okay choice but for a vegetarian place I was expecting more vegan options.
Read moreCons: Expensive, Not lots of choice
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monisonfire
Points +5079
an alright place! - Edit
i appreciate any veggie place that’s been around for a while, therefore definitely wanted to check this out!
Read moreunfortunately they were out of the apple & berry crumble so i ended up with a walnut & carrot cake with ginger frosting. frosting was excellent but unfortunately there was a lot of it which made the cake extremely sweet. less frosting and it would have been perfect. but that’s personal preference.
prices are ok but when in the area i’d probably prefer going to sidney street cafe instead, as i preferred the atmosphere there.
the shop on ground level has a huge range of anything vegan. they also sell my favourite skin product brand „sukin“ which was a pleasure to find!
they also have an amazing amount of lovely little savoury treats close to the cashier. i found it a little awkward that prices are a lot higher (50/60p might not seem a lot but is when something is only about 2,50) in case you want to eat those hot instead if cold, but, well...
Pros: variety, location
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Libbytes
Points +725
Best vegan breakfast.... In the world! - Edit
This is our absolute favourite vegan breakfast. I take inspiration from this and try to recreate at home too - especially the fried tofu as an egg replacement.
Read moreThere's nothing to fault. The sausages are meat alternative (not the salty glamorgan ones you often get), fried tofu is to die for, toast is really nice wholemeal, even the beans are suped-up!
Coffee also very tasty and they have a range of plant-based milks to choose from, including our fave; the barista oatly.
We come here a lot.... :D
The mains and lunches are also delish, but we don't often get to come here as the opening hours are during day only closed from 7pm. It's also closed on Sundays :(
Pros: Breakfast!!!!, Great milk alternatives, Lots of cakes!
Cons: Not open Sundays , Not open in the evenings
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nateuduck
Points +42
Best in Manchester - Edit
I eat here most days during the week, it never fails to delight me. Good prices, environment and incredibly tasty food
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yangto
Points +50
Comfort food. - Edit
Traditional, almost pub like food where you can get a good comforting meal with huge portions, and then your shopping on the way out.
Read moreStaff always nice and welcoming, and students have 10% off in the shop and the cafe.
Have been several times over the years living in Manchester and always a good place to chill and catch up with friends.
The shop can be a tad on the expensive side comapared to somewhere like Unicorn Grocery, but probably good value still when you compare it to elsewhere in the country.
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CompassionateSnob
Points +632
great breakfast - Edit
the breakfast is really good and filling. we couldn't leave without trying some cake as well though. :)
Read moreI had the raspberry vanilla cake which was ok, but the icing was just wayyyy too sugary for my taste.
the atmosphere was cosier than expected.
Pros: friendly staff, nice atmosphere, good value
Cons: none really
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Geloo
Points +120
Nice Place - Edit
Very good shop with a lot of vegan goodies. restaurant is ok but nothing special.
Read morePros: lots of vegan food, fresh vegetables, loads of vitamins
Cons: food could be better
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Sudokanji
Points +42
I've been going there for two decades! - Edit
I've always been a fan, and have been going since the days when it was a very small shop and cafe, rather than spread over two floors like now. It's probably the best it has ever been. I love the way you can eat downstairs, then get some shopping upstairs on the way out.
Read moreThe shop's takeaway counter always has a huge range of pasties and cakes, most of them vegan. The cafe has lovely food options - sandwiches, salads, hot meals, smoothies, and lots of cake options. Again, a lot of the options are vegan. I love 8th Day, it's a haven in the city.
Pros: Good options, lots for vegans, A really nice place
Cons: None
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blinki
Points +955
From the old school - Edit
Eight Day is very much a cafe of the 80s. It has the basement canteen thing going on, only ever a few options and pretty basic food. But they do that well. It's a pleasant basement canteen and the food is always tasty. I find the vibe and nice reminder of veggie cafe days gone by. I guess it reminds the (then) one veggie cafe in my nearest city growing up so it feels homely but I can see how now everyone would feel that.
Read moreI'd usually like a bigger portion, especially because it's not that cheap but it's still reasonable value for money. The food does taste good, occasionally very tasty but never anything exciting. Having everything be one pot dishes to sit on the hot plate really limits them. The choice of vegan cakes is great because they buy in from two different bakeries.
I still go here more often than any other cafe, it's quick, friendly and dependable. I know it's a bit dull but I just still like it.
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Dusty27
Points +153
Letdown - Edit
This cafe has been there forever, it used to be fantastic, great food at good prices. I think the food has gone down hill and the portions are tiny. I still eat there now and again hoping it has changed but alas it doesnt.
Read morePros: shop, its a co-op
Cons: Small portions, a bit expensive
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S.H.
Points +70
Poor cafe. Good but expensive shop. - Edit
I'd been eating at 'Eighth Day' for over 15 years before it dawned on me that I'd never really enjoyed a meal there!
Read moreThat might sound a little daft but I was always so relieved to have somewhere that I knew provided Vegan options that I'd never stopped to think about the food itself.
Let's put the positive(s) first: the desserts are generally very good with a variety of Vegan choices. There are also good, tasty smoothie options.
As for the rest of the food: personally I tend to find it quite dry and boring. They really do appear to embrace the "wholefood" philosophy which unfortunately can mean lots of bland pulses etc. A non-Vegan friend of mine ate here with me fairly recently as he was genuinely keen to try Vegan food and had an open mind to doing so in the future. The experience has completely turned him off such cuisine and he now refuses point blank to try anything Vegan! Such a shame because whilst what he tried at Eighth Day was pretty representative of their food it was not typical of the tasty Vegan food we all know and love.
A little like 'The Egg' in Liverpool, Eighth Day Cafe is a very dated interpretation of a vegetarian and Vegan eaterie. Certainly not fun or uplifting.
The shop upstairs is however very good and stocks a lot of Vegan foodstuffs as well as alcoholic produce. They also have a deli counter with a good choice of pasties, wraps, desserts and so on. The shop is quite expensive but I guess most places of this type are.
My 3 Star (Cow) rating is an average for both the cafe and shop. I would rate the Cafe itself as 2 stars and the Shop as 4.
Updated from previous review on Friday April 22, 2016
Pros: Great Shop With Deli-Counter, Lots of Vegan Options, Great Desserts
Cons: Poor Cafe, Bland Food in the Cafe, Shop Quite Expensive
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itsmeagain
Points +490
Nice food - Edit
Got a nice lentil curry here, we chilled for hours downstairs sipping tea with soya milk. Lovely vegan cakes,
Read moreloved the vegan snacks upstairs, and staff were keen that we had enjoyed the food, asking was all ok.
Pros: vegan foods, snacks in shop, tasty
Cons: overpriced shop, looks like a student basement flat.
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Alan81
Points +93
The factory records of food - Edit
A Manchester institution, my other half has been coming here since her student days in the city in the late 80s/early 90s. We always try to come for breakfast if we stay in the city and pick something up for lunch from the counter upstairs in the shop.
Read moreThe shop is very well stocked and the cafe is not salubrious, more a cafeteria but the food is bloody good along with the music and the atmosphere. Love this place.
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StevieSurf
Points +1895
A Manchester institution - Edit
Good food - mostly vegan, great cakes, we'll run cooperative. Good store on the ground floor.
Read morePros: Community feel, Good food , Positive friendly staff
Cons: Can be pricey
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Bernardccc
Points +174
basement eating... - Edit
Not good for the less able. A bit canteen like...and expensive considering that...but the chick pea tagine was very good. Sausage casserole good too. both chocolate and vanilla chai cakes were very dry (if not stale).
Read morePros: downstairs to a vegetarian shop...
Cons: expensive. all options similar...stew, casserole,
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RJS
Points +191
Friendly helpful staff and healthy food - Edit
Nice lunch with the kids. Haven't been for ages and was pleased to see its still serving trad healthy veggie stuff.
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ayjay3
Points +96
Amazing - Edit
Good choices of basic meals all day. Been coming off and on for 10 years and doesn't change much - but it doesn't need to! Highly recommended.
Read morePros: good choice, very fresh , prices
Cons: parking
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jennyc32
Points +4064
Wholesome, flavoursome food - Edit
The shop upstairs is excellent, and has an impressive deli counter (look out for the vegan croissants, they're amazing!). Downstairs you find the cafe and a large seating area. As well as a small salad section, there's a daily bake, dahl and a few chilli/curry-type dishes, with the options of rice, potatoes and green veg. It's really flavoursome food, and the portions are generous. The breakfasts are also good, and it's one of the earliest starts for vegan breakfasts in Manchester.
Read moreThere's also an extensive cake section (vegan options clearly labelled), and I've never been disappointed. The vanilla chai cake is my favourite.
It's not a fancy place, you collect your food at the counter like a canteen and clear your tray away at the end. Great value for money and a wonderful place in the vegan community.
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J-Veg
Points +2065
great shop and cafe - Edit
Both the shops and the cafe downstairs are really great for veggies and vegans, either for picking up supplies, refuelling or meeting for social meet-ups. The salad bar is good for taking food away and the hot meals are really good if you have more time.
Read moreIf you are visiting Manchester then you can't ask for much more!
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