Independent

Idle Hands Coffee & Pie

◷ Northern Quarter, Manchester, England · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Rotating roasters
Rotating
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Multi-roaster brew bar on Dale Street known for daily-made sweet pies, with single origins from roasters such as Square Mile and La Cabra. Bakes on site.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brewV60 / pour-over AeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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sweet piesSignature

Idle Hands Coffee & Pie: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Idle Hands Coffee & Pie use?

The roaster behind the bar at Idle Hands Coffee & Pie is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.

What espresso machine does Idle Hands Coffee & Pie use?

Idle Hands Coffee & Pie has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Idle Hands Coffee & Pie independent?

Yes. Idle Hands Coffee & Pie is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Idle Hands Coffee & Pie have cake?

Yes. Idle Hands Coffee & Pie serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the sweet pies.

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