Essy's Cafe in Manchester

We were on a day out and saw this place which looked appealing. Choice looked good. Pre Ordered and paid at the counter, the lad serving was friendly. When the drinks came the waitress just plonked them down, without telling us which coffee was which so we guessed, she followed with the food again no conversation or smile… it doesn’t take much. Food was nice enough

Coffee isn't great, service is similar to a spoons (hence the 2 stars as I think it's pretty standard). Plug sockets don't work, so don't think you can come here and do emails or admin. Nothing special.

Amazing food. Worth every penny, highly recommend!

Wow! We were working on location today and ordered the Sunday Roast Beef for 4 of us for lunch. It was so lovely, a great range of vegetables, yorkie pud with stuffing and the beef itself was just perfect. Thank you so much, certainly on our list for our next visit to Manchester! Absolutely recommend to anyone in the area!

Came here for breakfast at around noon. The food was good, there was lots of sunlight that could enter the cafe. Really good customer service. You have to order and pay at the counter. Would recommend this as a good place for breakfast, if you’ve got the money for the food.

Don't recommend the salad. Not happy with the quality - broccoli was mushy and food overall looked days old and unappealing. Have ordered the breakfast wrap before and was expecting same high quality.

Felt rushed when asked what I would like to eat. Staff member was unfriendly, asked me what table I was sat at even though I’d not sat down yet and tables were left uncleared with other people’s plates still there. Had to ask for a glass and some ice to go with my bottled drink - wasn’t offered one. Sandwich was okay.

Ordered full rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes. I have no idea what on earth this is, but it's probably the worst food I've had delivered in 2024. This chicken has clearly been left in a warmer for 2 days. Your chef/owner needs to retire

Fantastic breakfast, arrived when they said it would. No complaints

Top tier place would definitely reccomend the Sunday roast

LOVELY food as per from Essys and the Courier got it here in great time, although lots if gravy had spilt throughout the bag, 🙄 Apart from this I still enjoyed the food and think it got delivered in fast time. I do recommend Essys 👌🏻

Had lunch today. I had the special, Lasagne, fries and salad. It was delicious and was a decent sized meal. Wife had a Ratatouille on ciabatta, again delicious. Unfortunately coffee wasn't too our taste, a little weak. Recommended cafe so would return.

Food is nice and they have specials on; but the service could be better. The lady behind the till Claire is quite abrupt and very rude towards customers. We visit regular as work across road. Nice little cafe

Every time I have ordered from this place I have had a bad experience. Forgotten food and then mixed up orders. Spoke to the manager both times and got told it wouldn’t happen again, we trusted them the first time and then this time is now the final straw. Won’t be ordering here again. Even my friends avoid ordering from this place due to the bad past experiences. Please pay more attention to delivering the correct order.

Incredible food and amazing coffees!! Amazing service 👌🏼 I highly recommend this place. I have one opened near my home and I’m ever so lucky.

The lady who gave me a free meal was too kind, it was delicious.

I had fish a chips for lunch today, with peas. Well the fish was a little mushy - not flaky as I'd expect cod or haddock to be. It came with a small portion of chip, and a tiny portion of marrow fat peas. Staff seem nice but not impressed with the food. Won't be going back.

Super food. Speedy service. Varied , well-priced menu. Recommended fir eat-in and take away.

Quant and Homely, perfect hangover cure

I am sorry to say but the food I ordered was terrible, I have been a chef 20 years and have never had food this bad. I ordered the cheese pie which was rock solid couldn't even get a bite, the chilli may have tasted ok if there was more than a spoons worth on it and the jacket potato with chilli was the same, tiny amount and swimming in grease. I never normally leave bad reviews but you guys need to do better

Food lovely just a shame half the rice was all over the bag and cartons squashed need to be packed better

Went to the king St one today and it was amazing.. I had the lamb dinner which was amazing and my friend had the vegetarian option which she really enjoyed. The guy who served us (manager I think ) was super helpful and friendly even to our fussy questions and even offered us to try the meat first as I didn't know which to go for. The karak chai is one of the best iv tried and I'm so fussy with it . He made sure we was happy and had everything we needed from start to finish. Will defo be going again and maybe trying a different branch 😁 so nice that they had an alternative to the meat too as most places just give you all the trimmings instead with a veg option 👌

The food was delicious and service was so nice, the staff were very lovely and so kind. ☺️

Had the Sunday roast, you can choose from lamb, beef or chicken. Comes with sage & onion stuffed Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, green beans, carrots, mash potatoes, cauliflower cheese and gravy. The roast and sides were excellent! This place is fully halal. I would say the best halal Sunday roast in Manchester 😍 The Kings street branch has plenty of seating but gets busy at the weekend! I have had the full English breakfast which is great too!

Great little spot. We went for lunch and the food was fantastic.

poor quality food, very over priced for what it is. the halal breakfast contained spicy sausage with large grizzle. temperature of the food was cold. would not pass a food hygine 65°c or over holding temperatures. was a driver lean over their hot plate after picking his nose. menus were sticky, overall would not return.

Decided to go for a roast beef Sunday dinner and I wasn’t disappointed it was absolutely amazing the beef melted in your mouth. I would highly recommend it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Had a gorgeous Sunday roast yet again this place never fails to amaze me thank you guys keep doing what your doing 😊 see you soon .

Had Sunday roast beef dinner delivered today. Was fantastic. Great food and great service. In my opinion, the best Sunday dinner in Manchester. 5☆

£8.95 for a ‘full breakfast barm’ stale bread, cheap ingredients and daylight robbery for the price

Good breakfast. If you order a construction worker's breakfast, it's a full English breakfast, but for £8, not £12.

Quick and well cooked food, clean store and nice atmosphere.

It was just a wrap! OMG It was so much more than just a wrap! "Falafel & Halloumi grilled wrap please" - it was truly the fullest & tastiest wrap I've ever had. I totally annoyed my family by saying so after every bite! The staff were incredible, the place was clean & full of warmth & character - I will not forget you Essys.

Was in Manchester on a Sunday and didn’t realise that the shops didn’t open till 11 so we decided to go to Essy’s for some breakfast and a coffee to kill time. We hadn’t expected too much as we chose Essy’s as it was close to the car park we had parked in and it was raining however… The breakfast and coffees were absolutely amazing! One of the best fry ups I have had in a while and my mocha tasted great - the hash-browns were to die for! The breakfast wasn’t the cheapest being £17 for the fry up and coffee however it was the centre of Manchester and the food was amazing so I think the price was fair and if were to return to Manchester would mean also returning to Essy’s

The perfect place to grab lunch! They’re dog friendly & even popped over with a couple sausages for my pups which was lovely. Our food was beautiful and perfectly priced with great portion sizes!

Unfortunately, the food was cold by the time it was delivered.

The best place to get food!! Everything's amazing, including the place and staff We'll come back soon!

The halal breakfast was decent, sausage was really good but the rest were ok. Their rotisserie chicken sandwich was also okay but very dry.

We chose this place to have breakfast in purely based on review and some pictures and honestly I couldn’t be more disappointed. It felt an absolute waste of money. We ordered avocado with with salsa on sourdough toast, it was rock hard and the salsa was literally cut up onion in big chunk put to on side with big chunks of tomato on the other wide of the plate. That is NOT salsa. The french toast was just as worse few days of old strawberries, not the best bread used to make french toast from. Honestly I could carry on 😓. One more IMPORTANT note to make the hygiene in this place is NOT IT. I had to clean the high chair myself. The floor was dirty, the seats looked they weren’t clean for a while. Overall would NOT recommend.

Amazing food , loved my chili rice and chips , rotisserie wrap is also a must

Great little place to come and have a nice meal. Would recommend to everyone

Baaaaaad Don’t try it Trust me on this I ordered chicken, i am not making this up i swear, but if i throw it on the wall, it would have made a hole in it. And the smell, omg the smell i have trauma from it

Perfect little cafe and well cooked food. First time visiting and very impressed with the speed and service of the food. Ordered the full halal breakfast and french toast. Absolutely perfect thankyou.

Great cafe style restaurant, good honest food. No complaints

The food is great and I have never been dissapointed

Came in and was welcomed with a smile by very friendly staff members. Food service was amazing I had the roast dinner and tastes amazing. Great quality for the price would definitely recommend for anyone going.

Food great Atmosphere great Service was an absolute shambles

Had a really good experience here at Essy’s! Amazing breakfast with halal options - would definitely recommend!

Absolutely amazing!The staff are by far some of the nicest people I have met and always make me feel welcome and comfortable.The food is incredible and I love that they put their own twist on it!I come every week and I intend to try the whole menu.

Recently visited essys, which was recommended by many and definitely didn’t disappoint. Had the lamb roast which was amazing and I’d 100% recommend. Also decided to try the banana bread which was just perfect. Staff were amazing and made sure I had everything I needed, definitely be back soon! Thanks !

Thanks. Food was still nice and hot. The delivery driver was nice and polite

Regular place for my Sunday roast absolute perfection

Didn't like the decor. Felt like we were in a canteen l.

The tikka toasties was delicious Large portions and halaal Great atmosphere would recommend

My partner and I where staying close by and decided to eat here rather that at our hotel, after of course reading essys reviews. On entering, basic cafe, menu looked fantastic, busy too. We ordered 2 big breakfast, tea, coffee, which they gave us with milk. So neither of us have milk but didn’t make an issue. I then sat and watched the young girl plate the dishes up at the countertop, 1 glove on only , eating bits and pieces from the food tins while she did this, ok so she may have been hungry, but not great. Order received, half way through found a hair, really not great. I’m not gonna complain because there was no way I wanted to eat the rest. The bill was over £30. I understand that eating out in Manchester is expensive, maybe this place is the place to be for a good breakfast, according to reviews but, sloppy service, not great on the food hygiene and a hair was enough to put me off. The following day we ate at our hotel , the Moxy, which was nice , and the bill was £24. So disappointed at essys.

The service was amazing however the English breakfast and eggs Benedict was absolutely terrible , we got it an hour late which didn’t help. The eggs were burnt and it was all cold 0/10. The pistachio French toast was 7/10 , the toast was the right amount of fluffy and the pistachio cream just melts in your mouth. Would not go again, a very mid experience.

Food as all mixed up not edible at all

Very underwhelming, I know the food is simple but there's simple and then there is downright bland and tasteless. Both jackets were meh and the salad was watery and tasteless.

First time here at the newly opened restaurant and we’re so glad we tried it out. Manager very friendly and welcoming. Recommend the Lamb pitta and it was very tasty. My husband even ordered one to eat at home. Very well cooked and delicious, will definitely be returning

Yes the food is good, but not having ALL items of my order delivered is very disappointing.

Food was amazing, could have had more beans with the halal breakfast though.

After our long urban Walk (13km) arrived at Essy's (last minute option as Dishoom wouldn't seat us for breakfast at 11.35, although website clearly states 11.45 to be fair they were nice about it). Back to Essy's, really nice atmosphere, we ordered the the halal full breakfast balm and Essy's Royale with Karack chai. Really pleased with food presentation of the Essy's Royale, and breakfast balm. Both Royale and Balm had plenty of flavour, the halal sausages were nice and spicy in the balm. The hollandaise sauce was nice consistency (not watery) The atmosphere quickly ramped up with lunch time customers. Creating a nice hustle and bustle. The service was really quick, both plates arrives the same time with our chai. The health and hygiene was excellent. Would definitely return here and recommend the breakfast.

The food is so so but I have only ever done take out so can’t comment on the eat in wider menu. If you go for baked potatoes or sandwiches, I have found them to be just ok but very, very expensive. The staff are also very miserable and quite aloof.

Came here for breakfast with my family. Large portions, decent price for the city central.

Visited this place after seeing it on social media. For me it was not worth the price. Breakfast was £13:45 and the Turkey bacon was the cheap supermarket stuff, you got hardly any beans and only one slice of toast. The coffee was £3.50 again pricy for the quality of it. The customer service from the servers wasn’t the best either and it was a bit run down inside. I personally wouldn’t go again.

Came here with our grandson and his fiancé we haven’t been before but they had,we got a table right away,we had 2 all day breakfast and 2 eggs Royale,with 4 drinks.They were delicious and service was good.Loved the atmosphere of the place reasonably priced for being in Manchester.Definitely recommend and would come here again

Really gone downhill in recent years

The service is amazing here lovely people and great food

Essy’s is my go to. Great portion sizes, price and tasty food :)

Good food. lacks atmosphere. Service average.

The Sunday roast dinner was awesome

Absolutely appauled at the dinner that they have delivered gravy is literally like water. Didn’t send any drink said I will have to go to the store if I want a drink after spending nearly £30

While a bit functional, decor wise, this is your classic order-at-bar café, with friendly, attentive staff and a really good standard of food presentation for a short-order kitchen. Really nice, vegetarian breakfast: we shared the veggie wrap and french toast as a brunch and just walked away very happy. Veggie and halal friendly.

Food was amazing, worth the price paid and portions are really big

Very nice and warm welcome good service

Visited twice now and we will continue to come as the all day halal breakfast wrap is amazing!! The waiting time was not bad as it was busy. The staff are nice and friendly and it is the the city centre which makes it a incredible experience !

Food was lovely, but packaging needs to be changed as food leaked out

Such a great find, good food and good service. Worth a visit if your around that end of town.

Quality breakfast and very friendly staff!

"Fully Loaded Halal Wrap" was absolutely amazing, so tasty and fresh. Cappuccino could be better to make it a 10/10 overall, but otherwise a top, top meal

A reliable city centre cafe with extensive menu. I recommend the pulled rotisserie chicken sandwich with salad.

Great combination of food. Also a good size portion the staff are very warm and welcoming.

The vegetarian breakfast is really nice and the toasties are made with proper bread, not cheap toastie loaf. They contacted us about an issue with our order and were helpful and nice. Our order was correct, hot and quick to arrive. I liked that they use cardboard containers where appropriate (so not for baked beans!) to be environmentally sustainable. Impressed overall. :)

Absolutely amazing!. The staff from the go was super friendly, welcoming and caring especially Shakeela and and Shaz who always makes our experience and memorable one. The food was exceptional, at this point I have tried multiple things on their menu and haven’t been disappointed. They have good kids options also. If you live in the City or just passing through you Must stop here. Not only for the food but the hospitality too. you really feel like home in this wonderful restaurant.

Breakfast before warhammer fest day 2. They take card and the sausages are banging.

Nice food, nice staff. Bit expensive for portion size.

Really nice eatery. Loved the chicken and chips with salad.

17 pound for a puddle of grease 1 toast and absolutely poor quality food this wouldn't even fill up my child absolutely disgraceful

Amazing food, fast service and great driver! Essy's is my go to place when ordering food for the office! great options that cater to everyone!

Tastiest Sunday dinner I’ve had in a very long time. Was very pleasantly surprised

We ran an event over 4 days in The Royal Exchange Theatre that needed catering for 45 young people. Claire and Shakeela were more than accommodating for our needs, providing an incredible varied menu for all our participants each day. We had whole chickens, chilli, pies, jacket potatoes and more. Catered, for veggies & gluten free needs too. Our staff and young people were blown away by how good the food was each day. So much so a number of our staff members now return on a weekly basis. P.s. Our staff member Rosie who is a veggie and a celiac, she finds it difficult for establishments to cater for her and says the jacket, cheese and beans is the best in Manchester.

Very eh food. Also quite high price for what you are getting

Purchased pulled chicken panini and banana bread. Chicken was okay, not a lot of cheese. Banana bread was nicer. Didn’t appreciate how it was packaged. Panini albeit wrapped in foil was covered in coleslaw as that hadn’t been separately boxed. Banana bread in separate box with dollop of mascarpone plus container of chocolate sauce on top, all covered in chocolate powder.

Good option for continental food that is halal. Enjoyed a burger here.

Never dissapoints!!! Lovely friendly staff ans good food. What more could you ask for!!!

Great food and amazing service!

Amazing chicken wrap for brunch, so tasty, will defo come again 😍

Been to Essy's a number of times and can't rate them highly enough. Clean, excellent food, top quality polite service. Me and my family can't wait to be back in Manchester again.

Didn’t arrive!!!! How do I get a refund???

I saw this place on instagram and thought it looked amazing! Unfortunately the place is run down and needs a complete makeover… seemed old and tattered. Food was ok. Prices were high. Made us pay extra to have the eggs scrambled.. who does that?! French toast was flat and disappointing . :(