Manchester Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Manchester has a range of independent coffee shops and cafes. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers six stops in the town.

1. Grindsmith

Grindsmith roasts its own coffee in-house. The coffee is poured on a Victoria Arduino Black Eagle. Grindsmith also pours Heart & Graft beans. The roastery is located in Ancoats.

2. Siop Shop

Siop Shop pours Dark Woods Coffee. The cafe is known for its doughnuts and glazed twists. Dark Woods Coffee is used for the espresso. Siop Shop is located on Tib Street.

3. Companio Bakery

Companio Bakery pours Allpress Espresso. The bakery is known for its sourdough and viennoiserie. Companio Bakery makes its own pastries and cakes daily. It is located on Spear Street.

4. TAKK

TAKK roasts its own coffee in-house. The cafe serves its own North Projekt house espresso. TAKK also serves rotating guest filters. The cafe is Scandinavian-styled.

5. Trove

Trove pours Allpress Espresso. The cafe makes its bread, pastries, tarts and cakes from scratch on site. Trove serves an all-day brunch menu. The coffee comes from London roaster Allpress Espresso. Trove is located in Ancoats.

6. Ancoats Coffee Co.

Ancoats Coffee Co. roasts its own coffee in-house. The roastery cafe is located inside the glass-roofed courtyard of Royal Mill. Ancoats Coffee Co. has been roasting on site since 2015. The six stops on this coffee-and-cake crawl are all within walking distance of each other. Each stop has its own unique character and offerings.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Grindsmith pour?

Grindsmith pours its own coffee and Heart & Graft beans.

What is Siop Shop known for?

Siop Shop is known for its doughnuts and glazed twists.

Where is Ancoats Coffee Co. located?

Ancoats Coffee Co. is located inside the glass-roofed courtyard of Royal Mill.