19 Cafe Bar in Manchester

Great service and food, friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

My family and I came here for my birthday brunch. The food is amazing, the staff are all really friendly and helpful. 100% recommend 19 Cafe Bar.

Went down for my Mum's birthday had a fantastic time, food was lovely staff were great and very quick. Absolutely recommend. Also my coffee had a little bear on it which was very cute and also rather impressive so well done to Jarrin, I've not seen that before.

Great place and nice food but it can get really busy at times.

Great food, staff was nice, quick service.

Chilled atmosphere, lovely portions to the food. Literally couldn’t finish it. Would have liked more berries considering you pay an extra £2.50 when you order pancakes and bacon. But overall it was a nice spot

Staff so friendly and helpful. Food was perfect. Full English is huge and great quality, reasonably priced and worth every penny! Will be back :)

Me and my partner went to this cafe this morning. We were super excited after hearing some amazing things. The food and service lived up to the hype and que we waited for to get in. The menu looks so good I just wish I didn't get so full as the portions are massive. I want to mention Taylor specifically who served us. He was outstanding, a credit to the company making us feel very welcome. We are already planning a trip for January when we are back in Manchester.

We had such a good time at brunch today! Taylor was amazing :) very friendly and great food! Would defo recommend

Visited this place when visiting Manchester. The place is walk-in only at the weekend for brunch. We waited no longer than 20 minutes for our table. The menu has loads of choices. The French toast and pancakes looked amazing. I ended up choose a Full English which was cooked well and had great tasting meats. I recommend this as a brunch place.

Just hang in the queue and try! We visited this absolute gem of a place on a rainy Sunday afternoon and considering we were 3 people and there was no outside seating available during rush hour, we had to wait for approximately 20 minutes, which was alright for Manchester standards. The hype is actually real guys. The food was delicious, the biggest and most flavoursome pancakes I’ve tried and I’ve tried several, the french toast was sick and so was the granola that came with it and eggs and avo on toast were also 10/10. The service was very quick, portions more than generous for the price, coffee was delicious with plenty of nondairy options and the interior is generally nice - nothing fancy, nothing bland. A special shout out to Taylor for making the miserable day a little bit brighter, what a legend! ⭐️11/10

Amazing breakfast and very friendly staff. We had to wait outside for a couple of minutes to get the table. The food was served quickly. The place was nice and clean.

Very yummy food, some of the best pancakes and french toast we've had. Perfect for brunch

Highly Recommended 🤩 I had the sweet potato Benedict

Superb service and beautifully prepared food, even during busy times. My go-to for a hearty Mancunian Brunch!

So good we came here 2 days in a row! I found this location through google due to the high star rating and the super picture perfect food. But its not style over substance. It tastes as good as it looks! The first morning i had apple cinnamon French toast and my husband had chocolate chip pancakes. I had pancake envy and wanted to try the pancakes so the second morning just before our drive home i had the berry pancakes and my husband had the oreo french toast. Both sets of food were exceptional! The service was brilliant and a lovely lady even remembered us discussing where we were going the day before. We wouldnt hesitate to visit again! Highly recommend a trip if your in Manchester!

Stopped by Cafe 19 for breakfast, and it was a fantastic experience! I had the pancakes, which were perfectly fluffy and delicious, while my wife enjoyed the French toast that was just as amazing—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Both dishes were generously portioned and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy, making for a really enjoyable morning. Highly recommend if you're looking for a tasty breakfast spot!

Jordan, Taylor, and Liv were so great and the food was amazing 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

Lovely food, plentiful. Had to queue for quite a while but we've been before and enjoy their food. Staff were pleasant

Just wow. The food, the staff, the atmosphere, just amazing. The potions where big too I wish I had extra space lol

Amazing breakfast !!!!! Never disappoints

Amazing American and English breakfast and a great selection of coffee and hot chocolate to go with it . Next time I'm in manchester I'll definitely be going back .

Went for breakfast yesterday with my girlfriend, was very quick to get us seated and order taken. Food was just what we was looking for. Look forward to coming back

Our server Taylor was lovely and the food was amazing!

We got here on a Saturday about midday and there was a bit of a queue but waited a max 20-30 mins. When we got inside The FOH person seated us at one of the bigger tables which was nice! We had lots of space and we quickly became comfortable and it was clear to us that the restaurant cared more about service than filling up the tables (as they could’ve gone up the queue and asked if a bigger group could fill it like some establishments might). I had the special which was Pumpkin Spice and cinnamon pancakes, which were so delicious. And for drink I had the Biscoff hot milk drink, such a yummy brunch to get into the autumn feels 🧡 my mum had the avocado and egg bagel which looked really good too. All the food that came out from ours to other people’s looked really well presented like it was from a picture in a cook book. On top of that the guy who served us (brunette & slim, quite young) was so lovely and made our day with his quick witted banter and friendly service, we gave him a tip ❤️ I would definitely come here to eat again and not even mind waiting in a queue for it as it’s worth the wait :)

Came here Saturday morning with my girlfriend. As she is Austrian this was her first time trying the English breakfast and our first time visiting the 19 Cafe Bar. The breakfast was lovely and the service was great. Thanks guys!

Very cute and cozy place just around the corner from Piccadilly gardens. Service is great and the food is amazing. Highly recommend

It was a great and perfect experience everything was great I loved the breakfast here I will be back soon

Amazing service, Poppy and Jordan were so lovely! The food and atmosphere was incredible and the pancakes were DIVINE

had the most beautiful food and drinks - massive portions too for good money! service was great - staff were amazingly attentive and welcoming - would 100% come again!! <3

Great brunch food! The Meaty One and Apple French Toast were incredible. They are dog friendly and treated our pups well too.

Food here is exceptional, service was friendly and quick definitely highly recommend

My favourite brunch place. Large and varied menu with amazing service and great portions. Kind staff and fast service. A real go-to.

We always come here when we want guaranteed good food, the service is always incredibly fast & friendly and the portion sizes are great. Best coffee’s in Manchester by far. The blonde waitress (didn’t get her name) was so lovely she even gave us an umbrella to leave with when it started raining. Thank you guys :)

five stars! Absolutely amazing food, staff were very attentive and helpful. Will 100% be coming back and definitely recommend.

First visit to Cafebar19 have seen the long queues to get in when passing, now understand why, lovely coffee and fabulous French toast Apple and Cinnamon dish. Highly Recommended

Enjoyable breakfast yet seems you must have the pancakes as they are definitely a thing at 19 Cafe Bar 🥞😍

Literally BEST PANCAKES WEVE EVER HAD (And I’ve tried a LOT of pancakes) Also staff are really nice and friendly :D

It was such a simple and pleasant experience- clean and neat and lovely. The best part is the smiling people serving.

Not been in yet but it must be a nice place when the queue is out the door

Every time we go to Manchester we visit Cafe 19. It’s part of our staple diet there, we absolutely love it. You’ll read on every other review how amazing the food is, the generosity of portion size and how the queues are always long, all of which are very true, however, I want to mention the staff. What a friendly efficient bunch they are, who never seem stressed despite what demands are made of them. We are regularly served by Taylor, a nicer more helpful individual you are yet to meet. Taylor we love you! See you next time. XX

Whenever friends visit us from different parts of the world, our go-to spot is always 19 Cafe, and that’s largely because of the incredible staff. Taylor, in particular, is the sweetest person you’ll meet in Manchester – always warm, welcoming, and attentive. The desserts and food are equally fantastic, making 19 Cafe not just a dining destination but a must-visit when we introduce people to the city. It’s the perfect first stop to experience the heart of Manchester

I love this place, always bring family and friends for breakfast/ lunch. Served by Taylor and it was a fantastic service! I’ll be back again soon! Definitely recommend

All in all a wonderful place! The Team was very calm, even when the Cafe was full, very professional and great teamwork and always attentive. My server, Taylor, was the most sweet person, he made my day and he was one of the best servers i met in a long time. The food was excellent and it was easy to get something with my dietary restrictions.

Saw this brunch restaurant on here and was highly recommended so we went there on our last morning in Manchester and absolutely loved it! The menu choices were so different and what we had was delicious! Was busy when we went on a weekday so can tell it’s a popular place but I’m not surprised. Would recommend to anyone!

Well worth the 40 minute queue (although we did arrive at a very popular time). Excellent service and high quality food - will definitely be back. Thanks.

Very tasty food for good prices. Unfortunately the restaurant is on a street.

Excellent food and service. Please address the issue with the front door not closing though. Sat in the cold for most part of my breakfast. However this said, everything else was excellent. Many thanks

Friendly staff, latte art coffee, nice avocado bagel 🥯, great location and atmosphere for breakfast !

Best American breakfast I've had outside the US, bacon was very smoky and crispy, maple syrup was proper maple syrup - almost savoury. Reasonably priced, nice atmosphere.

Second time I've been here for breakfast/brunch and it's amazing. Medium queue outside but it was fine - I expected no less as it's a popular place and area and also weekend if ykyk. They checked if everything was ok before paying and also before taking plates. Great service and fantastic food. The guy who took the order was so lovely, I forgot to ask his name, but he was very welcoming and he should know that it is much appreciated to have that warmth when you go to a new place xx

Brilliant cafe. Highly recommend.

Good experience Food was tasty and served within minutes Staff was lovely

Stopped here for an iced latte and iced matcha in the morning. Jarrin made our drinks so well and she was so lovely & friendly. Really nice cafe, nice atmosphere, and amazing staff ❤️

Solid full Irish breakfast which’ll fill you right up!

We regularly come for a weekend breakfast or brunch and wouldn’t go anywhere else. As other reviews have said, the food is amazing and the portions are very generous. Whether you are after something sweet or savoury, there is a great choice and some brilliant specials. The service is also excellent and a special mention must go to Taylor, who is a real star. It is definitely worth the wait if there is a queue outside (and they will lend you an umbrella to keep you dry)!

Perfect from start to finish, thank you for the wonderful experience here! The hype for the pancakes is understandable, the biscoff pancakes are to die for! Also highly recommend that alongside the chai latte!

Great food and service- I recommend the chorizo benedict which is one of the best breakfasts I have ever had.

Really lovely and tasty food. Fast and friendly service. Iced tea was lovely.

Fancied a bit of brunch whilst in Manchester for work, we looked on google and a cafe 19 came up with good reviews and so we walked across on the off chance. It’s slightly off the Main Street and hidden by a bus stop so we wouldn’t have ever passed it had we have been looking for something without checking first. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Tuesday at 11am, so we choose to sit outside. The people working here were so friendly, we had a very smiley person looking after us. We went for 2 of the bagels, one with halloumi and sweet potato hash which was utterly delicious, and one smoked salmon and poached egg which was equally yummy. Really impressed by the vegetarian and vegan options and that they had halloumi on the veggie breakfast. Wish we lived closer as we would be back all the time.

I've been here before and honestly it's my favourite cafe in Manchester, the food is consistently on point and full of flavour. The poached egg, sweet potato and haloumi breakfast, I could eat that all day. Staff are super friendly and a delight. I'd say come here if you want a good breakfast whilst in the city, it's super close to the bus station and train station.

Food was unreal with lots of different options. The American breakfast lived up to expectations and was absolutely incredible. The matcha was also unreal. Would come back again and again. Price was also not too bad seeing that it was big portions. My fave breakfast place so far in NQ

Amazing breakfast location, got early so didn’t have to queue

Seriously though, it all began at the door. We locked Taylor's eyes and he offered a warm, inviting seat on an alluring and comfy sofa. Food's good, in fact it was great, oh thank God that I ate at this bar, oh so late. But whatever, for want of better words, I've never had better. Top marks bonnie lad Taylor what a true gentleman and connoisseur of the coffee and brunch experience. Miss Taylor is lurrrvley. She did rock my whole damn world. Werk Taylor. Werk! She betta. Best damn waiter in the north west. Bravo. Kiss kiss Kind regards, Nan Xx

Fantastic cafe, full English breakfast was huge and tasted amazing. Staff friendly and good atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit for a breakfast

An absolute gem of a breakfast spot. Full English was delightful The bacon and avocado bagel was perfect. Will definitely be returning

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a brunch spot in the Northern Quarter, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff here are truly exceptional—they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure we had everything we needed. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and attentive service, which really set the tone for our visit. The American breakfast I had was simply delicious, with every element cooked to perfection. The portions were generous, and the flavors were spot on, leaving us completely satisfied. It’s clear that the kitchen takes pride in what they serve, and it shows in the quality of the food. The atmosphere of the place is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. Whether you’re catching up with friends or just treating yourself to a good brunch, this place hits all the right notes. Overall, I can’t recommend this brunch spot enough. The combination of fantastic food, friendly staff, and a welcoming vibe makes it a must-visit in the Northern Quarter. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

A warm welcome from the friendly staff. I had the American breakfast and my wife had the Irish breakfast both were very tasty indeed and I highly recommend it. In my eyes this is the best place to have breakfast in Manchester. Absolutely delicious food every time

Short staffed, drink left to melt but was rudely replaced by being slammed on our table by young waitress. For the prices you need to do better and improve quality of food service and your staff training in dealing with a range of customers. The wait was not worth it

Everything is fine, the food is delicious, and most importantly, the coffee is delicious. The price for eggs with Indian sauce is exaggerated.

Amazing French Toast! Best I’ve had! Sadly the American breakfast wasn’t the best as the bacon was very burnt Apart from that amazing staff and food choices

Wow! We came to Manchester for a pre-Uni visit and found this little gem when we searched for breakfast venues. We had to queue for a short while as this is clearly a popular place. It was worth every second! My daughters and me were blown away by the amazing food and coffee was delicious. What made it even more brilliant was that there were only 2 ladies front of house and they were fantastic, they didn’t stop working but greeted everyone and every request with a smile and chat. The barista also never stopped and clearly took pride in his work. The chefs are clearly super talented too! I haven’t seen or tasted quality like it for a long time, customer service top tier. The 10% service charge was more than deserved so no problem with that being on the bill. Can’t wait to come back!

Everything was sooooo tasty and the staff was soooo polite! Amazing!

The food was good and tasty, but it was very expensive and also ten percent of the service, for what service should we pay?

Good place for food the waiter was so nice I will definitely recommend it

I really enjoyed the pancakes, a bit overpriced, but it's not that bad :)

The halloumi-avocado bagel and the iced vanilla coffee were great so was the service. I wish I was a sweet breakfast girly because their options look delicious. I definitely recommend!

Prefer an independent cafe and this is why! Amazing menu - gutted we couldn’t manage a pancake or the French toast. Lovely environment and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Delicious coffee. Highly recommended.

Just had the most delicious breakfast here (bacon and avo on bagel with an iced blueberry matcha). Staff were lovely and really welcoming, food came out quickly and frankly I’m annoyed I haven’t visited sooner! Can’t wait to come again.

Friendly staff, clean tables and fast service! Really nice pancakes, I just wish I had more space to try other breakfasts as they all look amazing 😍 Smooth and rich cappuccino too👍

Amazing experience here; me and my mate wanted a banging Full English, so looked on google maps for photos and reviews, this place LOOKED appealing and it LIVES UP TO THOSE EXPECTATIONS. 10/10 FLAVOUR TEXTURE GENUINELY THE BEST ENGLISH BREAKFAST IN MANCHESTER FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE GOOD GO HERE (I would've taken a photo of the full meal but I was dying to eat it icl)

Well, what can I say about this place that hasn't already been said. Cafe 19 is simply as good as the photos suggest. Ofcourse there are cheaper cafes out there, but trust me, it is worth the few extra quid to occasionally treat yourself here. The portions are definitely bigger than they look in the photos and can be a challenge even for big eaters. May I suggest, if you come here with family or a loved one, you should try ordering a savoury dish and a sweet dish and sharing both half each. That way you avoid a sugar overdose!!!

Having arrived for a late breakfast this morning, we was welcomed by a lovely host in a very busy environment. We waiting around 10mins on door before being seated. The young lady was very welcoming, polite, professional and very accommodating to us, as we needed to catch a train 😍. Food was absolutely fantastic, we had halloumi and avocado bagel, alongside very nice freshly made coffee. Service was very fast and friendly. Definitely be back and would certainly recommended. Many thanks. 😊

Decent place, strawberry lemonade wasn’t my cup of tea but everything else was really good

Incredible Favourite place for Brunch and Pancakes.

Friendly service and delicious food

Visited here on our last morning in Manchester, and we were super glad we did. Queued for 10 minutes and was sat with a warm welcome. Taylor served us and made us laugh and took service with a smile to a new level!!!!!! Reasonable prices and great food! Go go go!

I had brunch here with my friend last weekend. The pancakes were amazing and had really large portions. The restaurant however is usually very busy as such we had to wait on a queue to get in.

Fantastic place recommended by a young girl we met, food was amazing, staff absolutely lovely and friendly. If you want an amazing breakfast this is the place to eat.

This cafe was recommended to me and I’m so glad it was. The food was amazing, such friendly helpful staff, can’t praise it enough. Next time I’m in Manchester I will be back. Excellent!!

I ordered a dirty chai latte and it was simply delicious. I arrived close to closing time and the people serving me were very friendly and made me feel welcome. I would love to come back for the pancakes and french toast <3

Food was delicious 😋 staff was friendly and polite!

The food is great value, both delicious and big portions! The service was also quick and friendly despite the place being full, all the staff we interacted with were great! Will definitely return soon😁

Second time I’ve visited 19 Cafe Bar and service and food was first class. Great atmosphere and staff couldn’t do enough. Looking forward to my next visit 😊

The stuff was very rude. Were ignoring me on purpose even though it was not crowded. It had to be me to ask for menu and ask several times to make an order but In the end I left as no one reacted.

Went here for breakfast for the first time as visiting Manchester. Wow. Food was amazing & plentiful! Four of us eating, 2 were veggie, & each had a different meal. All the food was beautifully presented & tasted amazing. Beautiful flavours. Staff were happy & friendly which created a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting again.

Great place for a delicious and hearty English breakfast and very attentive staff. Thank you so much

When not crowded. One of the best cafe foody experiences in Manchester.

Exceptional service, very friendly staff serving great food.

Everything was great! Staffs were nice and friendly. Food was yummy!