Ezra & Gil in Manchester

Very nice scrambled egg on sourdough toast, with a flat white. The vibe was hip. I loved how someone came to take the orders of people waiting further down in the queue, including taking payment, when said queue got a bit long. Nice touch.

Very expensive for pretty standard NQ offering. Noisy and busy all day so quite difficult to get work done. Friendly staff.

Quite nice place for both coffee and some light dishes, especially if you go before 5 so you have the brunch options. Many of the tables are "laptop free".

Consistently a lovely place to sit have a drink and some food. Service is always polite and food and drinks are delicious. Can get busy so be prepared to wait if you’re not in a hurry.

Excellent breakfast in a well-kept and welcoming room. A little expensive but worth it, recommended!

Lovely cafe. Just came here for a morning drink and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Easily found a seat on a saturday morning and had great service. Drinks are reasonably priced and are of high quality and very delicious. I highly recommend the Vanilla iced Matcha drink!

Recommended by a local, its a great atmospheric place, industrial feel, quirky. Food was good, quality, portion size, as described and well prepared. Fresh OJ was tasty, with Ice, but the glass was still warm from the dishwasher ....... Cortado was spot on, good strength and tasty. Some of the food is on the higher end of pricing, and changed my mind about what I ordered from a full breakfast to a sausage sandwich, although I can't argue the quality and surroundings.

Went here on a first date. The date itself didn't lead to anything, but I can't blame the cafe for that. Nice selection of cakes and a cool vibe.

Food is really nice but portions are small and the staff seemed very stressed out - it was busy but they should have more staff on a peak Saturday lunchtime.

Great Lattes & snacks everytime

Class find. Great breakfast 🍳. 😊

I visited in the afternoon which was so pleasant and avoided the queue. I enjoyed a cup of jasmine tea with a tasty Jaffa cake vegan slice. A perfect place to meet up with people, very safe and friendly .

Went for breakfast here with my family. Had to que for about 20 mins which is usually a good sign of a popular place. Food was amazing and I would 100% go back

It's a very cool hipster cafe with an extensive menu. The coffee was exceptional, and the service was friendly and quick. The avocado toast was exceptional, and the poached eggs were just right. It’s very popular, and I can see why.

A great breakfast spot with good coffee

First time visiting Ezra & Gil and was really impressed. The decor and atmosphere here and the staff are so helpful and friendly. When the food arrived it was visually impressive and even more so to eat. Definitely will come back here again.

I’ve ordered SMASHED AVOCADO ON SOURDOUGH TOAST For breakfast. Perfect & Delicious.

We loved the food. They have vegetarian options, like the mushroom burger with avocado and halloumi cheese, it was very delicious! We also ordered a cappuccino and a flat white with an extra lion mane! We thought this was great, they consume it a lot here and we didn't miss the option of adding it to our drinks. The price was a little high compared to what we are used to😅

Been here quite. A few times normally order Benedict but I thought I’d try the porridge, it was supposed to be apple & blackberry with pumpkin seeds , it was bland with no flavour like it had been made with hot water 3 berries &. 2 seeds & a few slices of apple , I asked for honey & had to pay for it on top of the £7.50 I’d paid for porridge I could make sooo much better myself

Had the French toast which was really lovely. Friendly staff. Very busy place though and a bit noisy. Bit overpriced.

We arrived and it was full, we waited 10 minutes and the service was very good and delicious.

Every thing about this place is just so professional and very nice and you can't wait to go back

I make a point to visit here every time I am in the UK. Somehow they get better each time!

Lovely service and incredible food! Great options on the menu, Nduja scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly with a lovely bit of heat balanced with the feta, very good portion size

One of the best café places in Manchester. Great selection of cakes and sweets.

Amazing lunch. Colourful and healthy. Great service. Ezra and Gil is becoming my favourite place when in Manchester. Coffee and cakes also excellent.

Encantador almuerzo de ensalada César. Ambos tuvimos esto. Huevos perfectos, crutones sabrosos. Perfecto para algo ligero en un día soleado de primavera x

Very friendly staff Very nice food and the café tastes very tasty. A must if you are near there.

Nipped in yesterday for some french toast. It was simply amazing. The prices are quite high but well worth it. Really good peach tea also.

Encontramos este pequeño lugar cerca de nuestro hotel para probar y vale la pena visitarlo al 100%. Hay mucha elección para comida y bebida, solución súper saludable y un gran comienzo de su día o simplemente ir a almorzar o tomar un café. El personal es muy amable y un montón de asientos. Llegamos allí como a las 11 y estábamos sentados enseguida. La comida es absolutamente deliciosa! No puedo esperar a volver cuando esté en Manchester. Recibí el tazón de desayuno de E&G y mi esposo recibió los huevos revueltos, honestamente, ¡el desayuno más sabroso que he tenido! Gracias chicos! Sin duda volveremos!

2 visits in a weekend, the place is always busy and has a great brunch/breakfast menu. Spoilt slightly by the fact that the beans on toast weren’t on toast but bread. Chorizo hash was excellent though.

I recommend it if you come to Manchester. Nice atmosphere and only local people. I tried to go there one more time in London, but it wasn't there... If you are in Manchester, you must visit once. It has a nice atmosphere and delicious drinks at a reasonable price in the UK. The iced tea tastes like Korean-style sweet iced tea mixed with black tea. Japanese black tea flavor + Korean Lipton iced tea I liked it, but it's a little on the sweet side! I haven't tried the food, so I can't recommend it... Thank you for your service!! What a great place it is😎 All the staff are so kind. I'm really impressed about your hospitality and taste🙂☺️

Open every day of the week. There are breakfast options to suit every culture. “Poached egg on sourdough toast” and “smashed avocado” are a duo that will keep you full until the evening. You can also drink tea in a teapot.

Lovely girls in there very friendly and chatty

Food is fab, Kate was looking after us and utterly lovely - gave us lots of tips for exploring Manchester!

We were served with the almost respect and friendliness from Abbi, such a great Asset to your company and Team. Will most definitely come again 👌🏿

I have eaten twice here over the past year and the service from Hinako has been excellent on both occasions. The food is beautiful, too!

It was nice as always, but I simply had an orange juice there recently in between appointments and google maps won’t stop heckling me to review, so I’m leaving this in hopes it’ll leave me alone

Always a very busy place. But don't mind queuing as I get to spend more time with my friends who live locally.

I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel like the team at E&G truly deserves some recognition. Every time I visit, I’m greeted with such warmth that it feels more like catching up with friends than just grabbing a coffee. Harry, Lissy, Hannah, and Sophia always go the extra mile to make each visit personal and engaging. Whether it’s remembering my usual order, having a quick chat, or just creating a welcoming atmosphere, they make this place stand out. The coffee is always great, but it’s the people here that keep me coming back. If you’re looking for a spot with not just great drinks but also a genuinely friendly and inviting vibe, this is the place to be. Huge thanks to the team for making every visit such a pleasure!

Let's be honest here. 4.25 for a dry cinni bun the size of your palm. Barely better than Morrisons and I'm being accurate here. A few things, firstly your bakes are not all the same size and it should be customers to ask what size you would like, because it's awkward that you would have to personally ask to go can I have that one it looks bigger and better. Also when charging the kinda prices you'd expect in London Soho make sure you don't have 5 places literally within a 3 minute walk that are cheaper and much better than you; Get baked, asap coffee, idle hands, pollen, blank Street coffee, and that's just off the top of my head! Not ever coming back and I live across the street!

Nice place and atmosphere and a very decent coffee. The brunch, on the other hand, was nothing special. Got the smashed pumpkin, which tasted rather blant. Also, it had literally 2 crumbs of Feta on it, which affected the taste since the pumpkin was not spiced or anything.

Great spot for lunch, food is great and fair price for Manchester. Not usually a queue for a table unlike other brunch spots

Went for the first time today and was disappointed. Received my food which was as pictured, but the empty piece of toast was hidden under the other one. I actually couldn’t believe this was it, and I asked the staff if this is how it’s supposed to be, and they said “yes” and asked me if I wanted to BUY anything extras. Honestly shocking for £12+ and would never come here again or recommend it to anyone else based on this experience. Very stingy portions for such a high price, and they of course make you pay before you eat so you can’t even dispute it.

Visiting Manchester and went to this cute, quaint little place. The food was great. Ambiance perfect for our group of 7. Staff was attentive and friendly too. Would definitely recommend!!

Cosy place in the corner of Hilton and Newton Street. Had a pleasant smile and greet from Abbi who was very helpful throughout our breakfast. On our first time but our last day in Manchester and had an excellent breakfast for the ride to London. Awesome service from Abbi who was very attentive and so cheerful. A truly excellent breakfast place.

Top! Fantastic place and service from Abbi and Adelyne was.

Smiling and warm welcome, incredible breakfast. I really recommend this place

The scrambled eggs are amazing! Always love the seasonal porridge too

Delightful brunch, was everything I hoped for and more.

just had a delightful brunch! super close to city centre and very good prices:) we had the vegetable sandwich and the ham eggs benedict and mimosas and it was all wonderful

Food and customer service are great. Will visit again.

Hands down the best brunch place in Manchester. We dropped by for coffee, and the flat white was executed perfectly. Coming back again for a proper sitdown, my sandwich was decadent. Plating for my fellow diners, such as the avo and toast, was a feast to the eyes. Service was prompt and pro, with a buzzing ambiance that befits a busy cafe. E&G is worth lining up for.

When Im stuck for lunch ideas this is place I suggest/default to as they offer a variety of delicious meals, are generally well-priced and portioned, and are friendly and admirably efficient in service. It's popular for a reason. Don't be put off by long queues as the staff are amazing at getting people in and keeping you informed about wait times. My only "complaint" would be that I had the granola bowl once and it wasn't as generously proportioned as the other meals I've had from there, but that could've been a one-off.

Really cool place, great food, great to hang out

Went for breakfast at the weekend as heard so many good reviews. A small queue when we got there which cleared really fast. Abbie greeted us at the door and was so helpful and welcoming. Food was amazing, would recommend ordering the French toast to share alongside another dish.

Lovely brunch in a restaurant that is very dog friendly: we have a ridgeback (slightly smaller than a great dane) & they were very accepting of our big boy. Quick service. Recommended.

I've been going to Ezra for years and always get my daily coffee from there. The customer service is great, particularly from Kate. Always super friendly and service with a smile! The food is also 10/10 and is pretty reasonably priced.

Such a lovely find and brilliant place for brunch. We visited on a busy Saturday and were seated almost immediately. We went for 1 veggie breakfast and 1 brioche French toast to share between us and both were so delicious and filling- the portions are VERY generous. The iced matcha and latte were also lovely. We liked them so much we got them again for takeaway on the way out! Had to go up to the counter and order and the queue was fairly long but service was quick once we ordered and all the servers are very friendly and helpful. Everyone is very attentive towards allergies and are great with checking in throughout the meal. It’s a really cosy vibe inside with plenty of tables and delicious food. Definitely recommend visiting here.

Great food, fantastic service, Abbi went over and over to make us feel welcome. We loved the decor and the atmosphere of the place. We will definitely be back.

We just love going here. It is always buzzing. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is great and the staff are extremely efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

First time at Ezra & Gil. Staff were attentive and welcoming. Got the English breakfast (minus the sausages) and for its replacement the chef increased the portion of eggs and mushrooms. Tasted great! Clean tables, chairs and clean cutlery. Everything was sanitary - things I look out for.

Great tasting breakfast. The butter on the toast was amazing and left an pasting aftertaste. Eggs were cooked perfectly too Service was fast and prices are reasonable. Expect to spend between £8-13 for a meal here

Came for brunch this morning and have to do a special shout out to Abbi, who was so accommodating and lovely! I'm 35 weeks pregnant and she went above and beyond and even though it was so busy, she found me somewhere to sit whilst waiting and even made sure I got a suitable table plus providing service with a smile! The food and coffee was fab too!

Depending on the day and time either it is very comfy or you may have to wait but the people are helpful and nice and the food is really good and there are vegan options

Great atmosphere, a bit of a wait but the place is worth it! I recommend the classic, typical English ♥️

Lunch for six today, Abbi was very helpful sorting a table for us. Excellent lunch!

I genuinely don't understand what the fuss is about - service was non existent ( no check back on food, no greeting when coming in or leaving), coffee tasted bitter and burnt - nearly £4 for me literally to take a sip and leave the rest. . Also coffee arrived when I was halfway finished with the food . Feels like this is one of those places that looks hip enough for you to go in and then they just take your money and don't care about your experience. Only reason why this is a 2-star review is that the food was lovely.

Adelyn the waitress is very nice, excellent service and really delicious food.. highly recommend

Visited Ezra & Gil whilst showing my friend round Manchester on Saturday morning, He's from Madrid and was excited to explore Manchester. The queue was out the door and I told him it would be worth the wait. We were greeted by Jack who explained that there would be a 5 minute wait, and upon conversating with my friend, Jack noticed his Spanish accent and proceeded to converse with him in Spanish. Switching between both languages fluently he informed us on some of the best places to visit in the city as he himself had only just moved here. After a few minutes of waiting we were seated and was ran through the ordering procedure in Spanish as I had made it aware I had been there many times before. This small act made my friend feel very relaxed and welcome in the venue. Once settled we both opted for a sausage sandwich and caramel latte and ordered at the counter. We were greeted by a welcoming and engaging member of staff who asked if we had any allergies before proceeding with our order. The food arrived and was exceptional, we were checked in on by Jack and was told more about places to check out in-between his table service, really taking the time out to make us both feel welcomed. Every member of staff was immaculately presented and all contributed to the wonderful atmosphere in the establishment. We plan on visiting again before my friend heads back to Spain. Would highly recommend Ezra & Gil.

Great spot! One of my new favourite brunch locations in the Northern Quarter. Staff were all friendly and helpful, particularly Lucia who served us. Will definitely be visiting again 🙂

I was in town mid week and decided to come to Ezra and Gil for some brunch. The atmosphere is great and it’s really comfortable for a solo diner! The fresh orange juice was a real treat and the veggie sandwich had a lot of flavour! What made the place most was the staff. Lucia was really friendly and we got chatting which was nice considering I was on my own! Thanks for a great experience.

Top quality friend breakfast. Good value for money. Very clean toilets. Very friendly & helpful service by Jack Appleton.

Amazing breakfast atmosphere. I truly recommend!!

Went for brunch today at Ezra & Gil (Helper and Happiness) Hilton Street Manchester. Our server was Kate, she was very helpful and let us change scrambled eggs for poached on 1 of the brunch orders. We asked for the drinks to come with the food so you don't get the drinks first, and then have to order more she was very concerned if we had any allergies, which was excellent. We ordered French toast which was amazing, and 2 breakfasts, the scrambled eggs were the best my wife has ever had and my poached eggs were nice and runny, the food came quickly and was very well cooked and hot Dog friendly always a bonus, lots of high chairs were also available for young families, great mix of customers, both old and young, you can also buy their products , coffee beans and bread, takeaway also available, recommend checking this establishment out, you can also get alcohol .

We came in when it was super busy, but Rhys was awesome at the door and made us feel welcome. We had been given some great recommendations for places to eat around the area. However glad we had chosen to come here. Lucia made us two of the best flat whites we’ve ever had! The food was a bit pricey, though.

Delicious food, great coffee and vibe.

An excellent venue for the Bike Friday meet up

Had a lovely morning at Ezra and Gill, with amazing food and coffee☕️ Our waiter Luca ensured we had all we needed! Ready to explore Manchester🤩

Super breakfast 10/10 ! Best cofee in town. ☕ Thanks to the friendly staff Abby and Kate ! Grts 🇧🇪

Delicious food! The mushroom and tarragon soup was supreme! The fresh squeezed Orange juice was awesome! The halloumi and fresh peppers salad was divine! We really enjoyed the food and music. Abbi and Alex took care of us. Both were attentive, professional, friendly and helpful. Abbi helped us with advice on how to navigate the city a bitbetter (we are tourists) and she’s very nice. Highly recommend this restaurant. Also, the granola with yogurt and fresh berries was out of this world amazing. Excellent kitchen staff!! Thank you!! Nourishing food that is so yummy!!

I really enjoyed my visit today, being warmely greeted by the wonderful Laura & Kate. I was unsure on what menu items I would like, they helped me settle on the Nduja eggs which were excellent!! I will be back asap

Amazing breakfast amazing staff ❤️ Kate was so sweet and helpful!

Classic British breakfast. Great atmosphere. Staff are extremely friendly. Please make sure coming for breakfast before 10am on Sunday. Otherwise there will be a long queue.

Excellent vibe. Great service. Good food. Brought family here for breakfast before Manu game.

Needing a cup of tea and a cake we spotted Ezra & Gil. Positives: Nice atmosphere and tea served in teapots and my husband's sticky toffee cake he said was delicious. Negative: There not being a lot of choice of cakes - everything was really over sweet looking or chocolate - I went for the cinnamon bun, which was a mistake. Really stodgy, I could only eat a very small portion of it. I almost wondered if it hadn't had it's required proving time to make the dough light and airy. Ezra & Gil is obviously a popular meeting spot in town so maybe I was unlucky with my bun.

Best breakfast and brunch in Manchester. Love the sausage sandwich, it’s the best in MCR and coffee is epic. Nice vibe. Friendly staff and dog friendly, I take all my friends when they visit. Now have a second site on Peter Street.

Truly the best coffee and best brunch in an area with nearly a hundred to choose from. It's so competitive and yet E&G is the best for me. The food varied and delicious. The drinks are brilliant and comforting. The staff are always excellent. I have had special meals with special people here and hope to do so again. I think she is a barista or maybe a manager but Kate was so kind, I came in when it was not so busy and she talked to me lots and recommended items from the menus. The poke was delicious! A great asset to a brilliant team and cafe

Atmosphere is super cozy and all the food looks incredible. Had the brioche French toast- amazing! Only downside is that seating for larger groups can be an issue at this place, so keep in mind that you might get split up and seated at separate tables.

Really great brunch spot. Highly recommend.

The food is simply not worth the wait, especially when there are so many other options nearby. Quite disappointed that the food (poached egg on toast and BBQ chicken on sourdough) and coffee was so sub-par after such a wait. As well as the fact that there wasn’t even table service which already adds to to business near the front of the restaurant (where people were waiting for tables). Props to the staff though who are good at getting people seated and keeping people informed on waiting times etc

The food was spectacular. A lot of variety and different products. I didn't know you could make a dish as normal as scrambled eggs and have it taste so different. The special Christmas Matcha tea was incredible, I had never tried one so delicious.

It was my first time visiting and it definitely will not be my last! Me & my partner were seated quickly with a warm welcome and explained the menu and how to order. The bloody Mary’s were to die for, possibly the best I’ve ever had! The food was fresh and delicious and always served with a smile, worth every penny!

Friendly staff, great food and coffee. A Manchester institution and deservedly so.

Bit of a wait to get in , staff was very friendly. Very loud inside the food was okay, I ordered the poke style chicken bowl ,was pretty bland and had a lot of mayo.

Visited for breakfast , busy but worth it, staff are nice and friendly and service is good, food is great quality and poached egg was perfect! Coffee was better than and large chain ! Great place and recommend a visit

Can’t comment on the food because we never got the chance to eat any. We came in on a not-too-busy Friday morning and asked for a table for a group of 6. We were told to wait 10/15 minutes which was no issue, until the server asked “can you wait outside please?”. The restaurant was not busy, we were not in the way and it was 4 degrees outside. We waited patiently almost 25 minutes and then were told our table was ready. BUT as we went to sit down the server told us “every Friday morning we have a fire alarm between 10:50-11, so in 5 minutes you’ll have to stand outside for 10 minutes, and we can’t take anymore orders until we come back”. I honestly thought I was on a hidden camera show. There were people halfway through their food and about 2/3 babies asleep, the idea of running a fire drill and getting everyone to stand outside is bizarre, not to mention we were only told about this right when we sat down. We left and went to Evelyns instead 4 minutes down the street, and had a 10/10 breakfast. Very bizarre.

Really lovely food, coffee and staff! Would very much recommend the French toast for those with a sweet tooth.

lovely open interior and great breakfast variety had a chai latte and a pistachio yoghurt bowl, everything was decently priced as well

Possible the best beans of toast you can have good coffee A little bit up its a__e though telling someone you have the table for 1 hour 30 mins it's rubbish