À Bloc in Trafford

Previously just been for brunch and coffee (which are great) but they have just started doing burgers in the evening. Don’t hesitate and go. Soon. Best burger and fries I’ve ever had.

Turned up on a Thursday lunchtime, was shown to my table then completely ignored for 45 minutes. No menu. No service. Hilariously bad.

Had the Colombian breakfast and a dirty chai. Would definitely recommend this place.

DISAPPOINTING FOOD AND SERVICE. Went for brunch with my daughter after coming across their menu and Instagram which looked great. We arrived and ordered our food and drinks promptly, the coffee came out as normal but we weren’t made aware of the 35 minute wait for food. After going up to the desk asking whether they had forgotten our order, one member of staff (the red head) instantly got snappy and became very rude, stating it should be out next. Once our food arrived, there was no forthcoming apology about the wait time. We ordered the tiramisu french toast- do not order if you are hungry, very bad value for money and burnt, a very thin dry slice of toast with a teaspoon sized dollop of garnish. we also ordered the brioche bun which had been misinformed to us and ended up being charged £2 for a single mushroom. When questioned on this, the red head became very stroppy and got a colleague to back her up which felt as though they were ganging up. There was no acknowledgment for the wait time or being misinformed and ended up paying £30.36 for 2 tiny long blacks, one slice of burnt dry French toast and a roll with one egg and one mushroom- Awful value for money and the red head’s service was very unpleasant making our visit very uncomfortable.

I think this was the best breakfast I have had in Manchester for quite a while. Very much recommend this place to anyone who is visiting.

could have been a lovely visit but the the red head waitress that served us on Sunday 11 Aug at 11am was the most insolent person I’ve ever met: snapped at us, rushed us, spoke to us as if we were stupid or deaf. We were the only people of colour and I did not see her treat the other customers in that way. Non white must = annoying non English speaking barbarian that must be shouted at with disgust. Went back for a cup sleeve and she was shouting ‘what do you want??’ ‘What do you want???’ to my mother as if she the biggest inconvenience in the world. I don’t get what her issue was at all. So disappointing as the place was cute.

We’ve been twice and the Colombian breakfast (vegetarian) is very nice, as are the donuts. The food takes a while to come though, so just bear that in mind when planning your visit.

Terrible place for parents with young kids.

Best donuts I’ve had in my life

My family and I come here every other week. It is absolutely my favourite place in Altrincham. The food and the doughnuts are incredible. It’s my favourite spot for me, my partner and my nephews when they are in town.

Doughnuts to die for. Popped in after wok this evening for a sweet treat and was not disappointed. Fantastic selection of amazing doughnuts to pick from.

Great cafe with lovely doughnuts and delicious breakfasts. Service is now excellent, it has improved a lot in the last few months. It is a busy place. The choice of donuts is amazing. I like the dirty donut breakfast.

Went Sunday morning around 9:30 to meet a friend. Lovely and welcoming servers. Ordered a cappuccino and was keen to try the doughnuts as I'd read a lot about them. I ordered 4 to take away (Cinnamon, chocolate, jam and coffee). The server was helpful and advised their favourites which informed my decision. The cappuccino tasted watery and not very strong in flavour. Probably should have returned it but was distracted as my friend had turned up by then and was deep in conversation. So slight disappointment as I really wanted it it be a good coffee. Decided to give them another opportunity so then ordered a latte with my breakfast. The latte was again, just ok. The avocado toast however was amazing. Eggs poached to perfection and the pickle and avocado worked nicely together. Took the doughnuts home and tried them and they were all a bit underwhelming sadly. Oddly, they all tasted stale which was disappointing as they cost £12 for 4, which I was happy to pay for as I'd read they were made in-house. Overall 3/5 rating.

Had a lovely breakfast and coffee today with my husband whilst I left my bike downstairs with Hale Cycleworks to get fixed. It was our first visit but we'll definitely be returning. Fab food and friendy staff.

Lovely little café/bat. Good food, good service. The number of tables decent for the size of the room The plates are a little too large for the smaller tables though... pleasant atmosphere in a quieter part of Altrincham.

Their window seats looking over to the park are my favourite place to sit and have a coffee. Food is good (could you add labels to the doughnuts? Love the variety in choice but easier to take in all the options visually 😊)

Lovely little spot for brunch or a lunch. Everything we had was delicious, particularly the Bloc Breakfast and the donuts. The teas and coffees were very good too. Staff were friendly. Would return.

What a find! We’ve been doing the rounds of breakfast cafes in Altrincham and wow! A bloc! I’ve eaten a lot of breakfasts in my time but possibly none ever better than here. Fantastic fresh tasty produce, sensibly priced, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. And then the doughnuts! Heaven. Thank you. We will be back. A lot.

Great cafe with a contemporary look and tasty food

Headed here for Brunch on Sunday after spotting it on our way to our account and being given a recommendation. We did have to wait for a table but staff were very friendly and we were seated quickly. The food was amazing and the selection of doughnuts was mind boggling ( kinda regret not taking some for later). It was exceptionally busy but we did not feel rushed at all. An excellent find!

Popped in for a take out matcha and tried the delicious donuts- straight away I was greeted by friendly staff. We then came back later that evening for some cocktails which were great and you could see there was a lot of effort put into them. Will definitely be returning :)

What a lovely, local, little find. We heard about a bloc from a friend who lives locally. We went for brunch on Saturday. There was a 20 minute wait to get seated but the staff were friendly and helpful. I ordered the Columbian Lunch and my partner got the Chicken Soup. Both were truly excellent. The coffee was perfect and we took away a jam as well as blueberry cheesecake doughnuts. Overall, a perfect lunch. Staff were always on hand and the restaurant its self was beautiful and well cared for.

Cafe a bloc is a real gem in Altrincham. It’s a stylish and welcoming environment where you see customers clearly enjoying themselves. It offers a great selection of high quality drinks and food which is freshly prepared to order. The staff are amazing - attentive; really friendly; always efficient and they definitely go the extra mile.

Have been several times and Cafe a bloc is a real gem in Altrincham. It’s a stylish and welcoming environment where you can see customers clearly enjoying themselves. It offers a great selection of high quality drinks and food which is freshly prepared to order. The staff are amazing - attentive, really friendly and always efficient and definitely go the extra mile.

Disappointing, I'm afraid. Really cool vibes and interior décor. Unfortunately, staff were almost totally inattentive - I felt brushed off. That's the biggest problem - good hospitality covers basically any other sin. Coffee tasted burnt - ashy and bitter. Just bearable in a flat white, undrinkable black. A serious downgrade from the Stutter & Twitch days.

Visited this place twice in a week whilst out on bike rides and on both occasions given a very warm welcome. The menu is small but that’s good because you are guaranteed it freshly cooked perfectly. It’s a fabulous coffee stop with the most delicious doughnuts which are freshly made daily. Lovely coffee and I’m told devine hot chocolate. Sundays prove to be mega busy and although we were settling into outdoor seating we were very pleased on a bitterly cold day when a table quickly became available inside. Service and food excellent. The only downside for cyclists is the lack of space for bikes but there are lampposts very close! This place is definitely on the list to plan a ride around so long as our group is small. Very highly recommended.

Great food, we go back every week

Lovely place. Very friendly staff. Great service. Food...a little let down. A bit to salty... But it's only my opinion. In general lovely place.

Love this place and the donuts are absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!

Perfect service, amazing food and coffee and a lovely retail selection. Great addition to the area and fully recommended.

A came to try the donuts and deffo they did not disappoint me , was the best donuts I have tried 🍩. Really good service and cosy place

Lovely bijou eaterie with a great range of booze and top quality barista offerings. Amazing refurb, favourite new Sunday brunch spot.

10/10 every step of the “a bloc” journey. Love the name. There’s too many coffee shops with naff cafe related names these days. It’s modern, it’s delicious, it’s friendly. What more do you need from a neighbourhood spot. A MUST visit.

Great little new independent cafe, with a very warm, modern take on a french jazzy cafe vibe. Think lots of warm wood, and soft pink and greens. Heard the hype, and since my first visit I have probably spent way too much time in there than I should have. In my experience, it comes across as a great local , that is dynamic in meeting it's customers needs. My feeling is that it's not a particularly extensive menu - but more targeted with emphasis on quality and an extremely well executed breakfast/brunch menu. Most importantly for me...and without question.. THE best coffee in South Manchester ( @grapefriutcoffee would be a very close second in Sale). Great choice of craft beers - I've personally not tried the wine, but the selection looks extensive and we understand it to be from our favourite wine bar @reserveataltymarket..but without the walk. I have a massive soft spot for their home-made donuts.Unfortunately though, later on the weekends, they appear to have sold out of most and I've missed out a couple of times. Finally...the cocktails are ridiculous. We have happily worked our way through the set cocktail menu over the last few Friday nights. They also do classics I've found out. (I am more of a whisky sour or espresso martini fan). Recommended! Weirdly.. I never review some of my local hang outs..only when I travel I tend to feel the need, but this place is special and happy to share. Oh-so very thankful this place has appeared on our doorstep. One questionable review was motivation to bring me here. I support independent local businesses in Alty.. and obviously want them to succeed. No one likes a Ba-ba-ra-ra. ;-/ 11/10 for all my dog walking, family time, couple night needs!!

Lovely suburban cafe, offering a unique menu. Enjoyed my first visit, relaxed atmosphere. Doughnuts are a must.

The best brunch spot in Manchester ! Stunning food and drink and excellent customer service. Lovely branding and interiors- will be coming back.

What a wonderful find!! This place is an absolute gem, if you are looking for THE new coffee/brunch/cocktail spot, trust me when I say this is the place. Even from the outside it looks super cozy and cute, then when you enter it’s a delightful feast for you eyes of pastel walls, quirky ornaments and handmade plates. You can see a lot of thought and love has went into the concept. This is all elevated by enthusiastic, approachable and attentive staff who can’t help you enough. They seem to delight in telling you all the available cakes and flavours of the (delicious) hand made donuts that are made by the owner. I have been back several times now and each time it’s been a consistently lovely experience not to mention the exceptional coffee. Last time I visited I had the veggie option for brunch and let me tell you it’s the best avocado toast on the market, it comes with whipped feta which is now my new obsession. Go support local business and grab a donut…or two!

You literally don't know donuts until you've been here.

Can’t fault this place! Coffees great! Foods amazing. Doughnuts are insanely good. Really nice to see actual independently ran places doing it right. Can’t wait to come back for one of there supper clubs!

Fantastic food and an excellent selection of drinks. The homemade donuts are to die for, no wonder they sell out every day. Love the decor and the friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Very disappointing visit. Firstly one of the assistants looked in a small milk jug then proceeded to wipe around the inside with her finger. I had to ask a second time for the cake I ordered, lunches were not available but no notice indicating the fact, card payment only but again no notice, only 4 items on the lunch menu when it was available, 2 of which were variations on croque monsieur and another was a fish finger sandwich! It was a wet day and there are 3 narrow, slippery steps up to the door but no handrail for safety. Also the name of the place does not conjure up the fact that it is a cafe. Breakfasts were OK but one was very meagre in size. Needless to say I won't be returning. This place would be a lot better with a bit of thought abd staff training.

Great new addition to the area - staff and owner are super friendly!

Great drinks, the best decor and lovely staff!

Absolutely incredible from the folks who created Stutter & Twitch. Amazing drinks, service and food!

Amazing food and drinks for brunch, definitely recommend.

Gorgeous decor, lovely brunch menu and as always with the Stutter and Twitch crew, fantastic coffee! Jam doughnut was divine! Can’t wait to visit again when I’m back from London.

Opened by the folks who ran Stutter and Twitch in Stamford Square, so we knew the service was going to be legendary. They did not disappoint! Smashing cocktails and music. We tried the à bloc signature which was unusual but very refreshing. Number of local beers on tap, and there's a cycle repair shop downstairs as well. Definitely coming back!