Federal Cafe in Manchester

The food was delicious specially the French toast. Christine is the best,, she was smiling all the time, helpful and kind too.

Christine was very friendly, attentive and accommodating , the food was delish and so as their coffee. Quick service done with a smile on everyone’s faces working during a busy breakfast time . Really enjoyed the whole atmosphere

My friend and I had a really delicious lunch/brunch here! I ordered the eggs benedict with bacon, which was delicious, and the steak sandwich also looked really good. We actually got a free burrito, the last special left of the day (!!), and the staff were so lovely and gave it to us on the house! Overall, a great experience and I’m sure we’ll be back soon.

Christina was so welcoming and ensured fantastic service for our group. We came during a busy period but the service was quick and friendly and food fantastic.

Lovely, cosy atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. Lovely service too! I had the French toast and it was delicious. Next time I visit Manchester, i'll be coming here again.

We had a gig the night before and were in dire need of a good breakfast - boy did this place deliver! The service was lovely and we felt very well taken care of. Drinks came quickly and food not long after that. The breakfast burrito was spectacular! Tender pork shoulder, tangy onions and juicy roasted peppers and bulked out with perfect scrambled egg. Washed it down with a pot of earl grey. I'll be looking forward to breakfast here again on my next trip to Manchester!

Christine was amazing! So friendly and accommodating, she went above and beyond for our group. Food and coffee was delicious. Would highly recommend.

I stayed with a friend and got a matcha latté with the sweetcorn fritters and bacon. I think the food is too expensive and overrated. The food was bland and just tasted sweet. Cafe 19 is much better quality wise. Waitresses are nice but faff about instead of focusing on the customers.

Staff were very kind and gave me a free pastry for my birthday, food was delicious 😊 Good gluten free options for my friend

The barista Chi (I think his name was) was super friendly and did some lovely latte art! Pastel de nata was yum too

Imo was really lovely whilst we had to wait for a table, very attentive and caring as it was cold outside allowing us to stand inside despite it being a bit inconvenient 💟

Usually seems to have queues down the street but we were quite lucky to be seated after 5 minutes. Might have been worth the wait as the food and coffee were excellent, really good quality sourdough toast. We were served by Christine who was really attentive and great to chat to. Cherry on top as we were about to get on our way were handed a voucher for a free coffee for the road. If the queues aren't too bad I'd definitely come again.

absolutely delicious brunch!!! such a cute spot and we loved our server Christie!

Well done and tasty food with fantastic service. Josh was a star and went above and beyond for us. Bit pricey but well worth it!

Easily one of my favourite brunch spots in Manchester! The bagels and pancakes are absolutely perfect. It does get quite busy, and there’s often a queue during peak brunch hours, but it’s well worth the wait—provided you can handle Manchester’s windy weather outside! 😂

Best breakfast I had in Manchester. Great service. On the downside it's cramped and the queue for takeout coffee makes it crowded and cold as the automatic door is open a lot.

When coming to Manchester, normally at the weekend I have noticed the federal cafes have a big queue outside. As we were there on a Friday morning I thought we’d see if it wasn’t so busy. We only had to wait 2 mins inside until we were seen. The food and coffee were excellent! Very easy to swap bread items for gluten free bread. All the staff were fantastic ! Especially our server Christine she was lovely! We mentioned we were both a bit delicate from the night before and she gave us some coffee vouchers which were much appreciated !! Will definitely be coming again next time we are in Manchester, what a lovely brunch spot! I can see why it always has a queue!

Everything was delicious and the service was incredible.

The staff absolutely made our day!! Josh and Christine were beyond lovely and helpful and the food was absolutely fantastic!!!

Lovely staff and atmosphere, the food was amazing and the coffee was delicious!

Christine was absolutely fantastic, helpful friendly and made the visit amazing, would highly recommend !

I came in a few days ago and the coffee was great, Jen was really friendly and helpful.Will definitely visit again.

Love this place. I’ve had the porridge and the bagels for breakfast and they are excellent. Coffee also superb. And all in a nice atmosphere with good tunes. Great way to start the day.

Can't fault this place. Food and drinks were excellent. Really nice atmosphere and the team were super friendly.

Great Service with the food and coffee grouse as always. Music does go down well as well (more Aussie and kiwis hits pls) Joshua, Alice, Emma, Christine, Ash and Kile and everyone else are rad 🙌

Had the amazing Turkish Eggs with added avocado recommended by Christine, who took fantastic care of us, making our experience here so great. Will 100% be back soon!

Been coming to Fed a long time back when there was only one branch - the Circle Square branch has been my go-to for a couple of years now. I don't live local, so drive in to MCR when I can to feed my Fed cravings. In conversation today when discussing the Specials, I mentioned that I have driven in to order those specifically for an early birthday treat and the Fed team gave me a free brownie, a card, and some gift vouchers. The food and service is exceptional - can't wait to visit here again.

Great place, Christine is a gem also!

Very popular brunch spot, there is always a long queue, but worth the wait! Both sweet and savory dishes are very nice with multiple choices. And the staff were super friendly, they offered us hot chocolate while we waited for a table.

I’m not sure if her name was Kristy/Christine but she had really good service throughout our time there today she made us laugh and made the atmosphere more enjoyable even though it was busy and went above and beyond to made sure we enjoyed our food.

Kristy was amaaazing !! She was so polite and friendly and took time to make sure we were okay and were enjoying our food. She made the atmosphere very warm and cozy. The food is 10/10 and would always recommend federal at number 1 place to come when in Manchester

One of my favourite cafes and I own a cafe myself. The service is top notch, I aspire to this level of service! The french toast the first time was one of my favourites I've ever had (victoria branch) I tried it again and it was great but the bread was a little under and overall lacked a little sweetness! Nothing too major and It'll always be on top of my list. They make every single person feel like they personally know them. It's amazing!

This is becoming a regular study treat at the minute! Always get a flat white which is always perfect but last time I tried matcha ( which was the gentle earthiness you expect) today I was caffeine’d out so I went for an almond milk hot chocolate…. I genuinely stood in the doorway a second to process how nice it was aha! No idea what you use but when paired with the always expertly textured alt milk it was incredible 😻

amazing all round ten stars out of five josh is a star ⭐️

Wow , 5 star food but what stood out even more than the delicious food we had, were the wonderful staff especially Amelia ..THE best service Iv ever experienced at any restaurant smiley, friendly and just overall wonderful at her job . Thankyou so much Amelia you deserve 10 stars and a pay rise haha 👌🏼🩷

very very overhyped. everything is just ok.

BOMB FOOD. I LOVE EGGS AND AVOCADO. ORANGE JUICE IS MY BESTIE. LOVE JENNIFER AND ASH. PRETTY ICED LATTE. TAKE MY MONEY.

Impulsively went here and Jennifer and ash were soooo sweet and welcoming. We had a great time

If you have time to go to any coffee shop on Manc it’s Federal. Christine is the light of the whole place! She’s competent and smart and super informed. I’d go just for the service alone ❤️

Unreal coffee, and 10/10 customer service from the lovely Christine!

Had a 10/10 experience here would like to say a big thank you to Christine I think that was her name (Irish accent) so helpful, polite and accommodating!

Forcing people to use the App is a bad move - the sign up process is frustrating (let me order without registering) then to be charged 10% service when you are placing the order yourself ???? Food is awesome, people are great too - such a shame to see you go in this direction

I was served by Josh on Oxford road and he was so friendly and helpful, I was struggling on what to decide for my order and Josh recommended the steak and eggs, which I absolutely loved. Will definitely be coming back

My favourite breakfast place! Their turkish eggs are incredible as well as the halloumi and mushroom sandwich <3 Had the special of the week white chocolate matcha today and it was probably the best matcha I've ever had😳 The only thing is I do think it's a bit cheeky putting the service charge on, considering you have to order at the till🫣

Solid option for coffee and breakfast/brunch. I tend to keep it simple with avo toast or avo bagel and they've been super helpful with dietary needs. Always a friendly and welcoming place with the best coffee (they use Ozone) in this part of town.

Very tasty food and so kind staff

Tasty food, good coffee and friendly service, nice atmosphere, very busy on a Sunday morning 20+ min wait to get in but no complaints

Kristine is the sweetest, we always have an amazing service ♥️♥️♥️

Totally spot on Breakfast Slightly on the expensive side, but we are Manchester, and you get what you pay for I wouldn't que, and on a cold Wednesday morning, didn't have to. But I've seen ques before, 30 mins wait. If you want a treat, and it is quiet, I'd defo recommended

Staying at a hotel locally and found this gem! The French toast was amazing and my husband loved his steak sandwich. As made fresh to order you can adapt your dish which is great. The place has a good vibe and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. My new go to place when I am in Manchester!

Our visit to Federal was just made by our wonderful server / host Christine! She was the best thing about the whole place! Food and drinks were amazing also. Free hot choc and brownie in the line outside too that moved so fast! Christine was so wonderful and helpful can’t recommend enough x

Arrived at Federal, early NYD to be greeted by Christine. She was so warm and welcoming, very genuine. She seated us promptly. We both ordered a nutty granola bowl and a flat white, which Christine brought to our table. The bowls were the best we’d ever had and the coffee is always excellent there. Christine is a fantastic member of staff and a credit to Federal. Keep up the amazing work 😊

Food is fantastic and staff are friendly/attentive

Service, food and atmosphere are all 10/10 but the coffee was bitter and tasted burnt

I enjoyed the food but the place is a little small. I think it's quite expensive but nice for a breakfast treat

The wait out in the cold wasn’t my favourite thing but the food and service more than made up for it. Super quick service here with the French toast I got being so yummy!! A little pricey but not too different to any other popular cafe in that regard, I wouldn’t go in a group bigger than 2 or it’ll take longer to be seated. I’d deffo recommend on a quieter day ❤️

Absolutely lovely. The staff is amazing and super friendly - especially helpful and considerate of allergies. The food is amazing, though a little on the expensive side. It’s small, the vibe is immaculate, but doesn’t feel cramped.

Such a lovely, lovely place! Natalia made us feel so welcome and chatted to us while we waited! She also gave us some suggestions of food/drinks to try. The free mini hot chocolate was a bonus :)

Lovely version of Eggs Benedict with Bacon. The coffee is good. The service was friendly, helpful, and upbeat.

I love Federal Cafe Bar! They serve delicious breakfasts, have a super friendly staff, and the location is perfect. There might be a bit of a queue sometimes, but it's totally worth it. You should definitely give it a try!

I love Federal Cafe Bar. It has delicious breakfast, lovely staff and good location. Try it!

I was on my way to an appointment I was a little nervous for and went into the Oxford road federal to grab a coffee this afternoon, one of the girls working recognised my morph keyring on my bag and was so friendly and gave me a little card for a free coffee. Her and her colleagues kindness really made me remember how nice people can be and forget all about the appointment worries for a while. The girl is a real credit to your team 🫶🏼 Please let her know morph’s instagram is @moopy.morph.bearpark if she wanted to follow it lol

Ok we had to queue, for quite a while. But, oh boy, the wait was worth it. Whilst waiting we were treated to some lovely nibbles and hot chocolate. Once seated, the service was incredibly warm and personable, and the food was absolutely lovely. I don’t live in Manchester, but if I did, this place would definitely be a regular spot for me!

hands down great vibes and a delicious coffee!

Great coffee (really good!) and excellent brunch too. No doubt I’ll be back.

Amazing place, breakfast and brunch is good. The staff were very attentive.

Single visitor with mobility issues. First time visit, early on a Sunday morning. Front of house staff, friendly and incredibly accommodating to my needs. Great atmosphere, food delicious and served in a timely manner. Found access to the rest rooms a little challenging, however, all in all a pleasant experience . If visiting the area, would certainly recommend.

You’ve never met such a bunch of lovely people. I get my coffee from there everyday and everyone makes the effort to say hi and bye! Not to mention the coffee is soo good!

Staying in Manchester for a friends wedding and came here for breakfast before the big event. Ordered the Mushroom & Halloumi breakfast as well as a couple of pastry items. Wonderful atmosphere, food arrived arrived fast to the table and was incredibly delicious! Will definitely be going again when we visit.

Very very tasty food! Recommend medium rare steak and the cheddar with smoked salmon.

I liked the breakfast, but the portions are quite small for the price. You wouldn't be disappointed with food anyway.

Great option for a Brunch on a Sunday morning! Food was great and coffee didn’t disappoint either. Despite the long wait, the staff found ways to make it bearable- be ready to wait ~25min.

Best breakfast in town, fresh ingredients, good Benedict with avocado on sourdough. Bagels and coffee are great, we are happy with the good reviews and I am here to confirm it again🥰👍

Feels like this place is hyped up and was really looking forward to it. I ordered fired eggs on toast. The eggs didn’t taste of anything and there was egg shell on the egg. Below average, I wouldn’t go out of my way to go there again.

The food did not arrive at the the same time for the table. My friends had almost finished eating when my food came. The food was cold. Service was below average.The door was left open, hence it was cold.

Nice cafe on Oxford Rd, circle square (old BBC) site. Good breakfast and coffee lovely

Not a fan of Fedral but had a meeting here. Just let me sit without being directed - it's a cafe for goidness sake.

The Latte Art on the coffee is really nice, I am very impressed by this, it reflects the Barista is very experienced and good at his job, coffee tastes smooth and delicious too. Breakfast is also delicious, however I think it’s a bit pricey with service charge on top, we were served by waitress Billie, who provided average/minimum service, whilst other staffs seem to be more cheerful and friendly.

Excellent! Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel was outstanding! My partner had eggs Benedict and that was also delicious.

Found by accident whilst wandering around the uni campus. Food was very tasty and coffee was good. Will be back

No word exists for me to describe my love for federals, the food, the staff - EVERYTHING is spectacular ! I come down annually for my birthday and this year the service was amazing ! Ellie that works in the oxford road branch was very helpful and really made my birthday visit a treat ! Will definitely be coming again and will ALWAYS recommend federals to anyone.

French toast is very special Turkish Eggs is awesome 😋 Tea 👍 Cortado 👍 I recommend trying it ✌️

Frankly, the best Federal branches in Manchester It is spacious and appears to be new Our requests are as usual Turkish eggs French toast Cortado All of them are 100%

Amazing coffee, the person making the coffee was very busy and maybe overworked. Would definitely recommend the coffee. No laptops allowed!

The food was good but felt like something was missing to add a little more depth to flavours in the dish. And is there a thing not to serve hash browns in Manchester??? For the price, I probably won't be coming back.

Federal is forever my favourite place. Whether I’m coming here by myself or with anyone else, the atmosphere and everyone who works there are so so so nice. I can’t imagine how I’ll leave Manchester so soon and not have federal! 🥺

Never fails. Great coffees and all things brunch. Child friendly and charming service. You can also order via QR code which can also be convenient. Expect to queue on weekends because it’s worth it.

Came in for breakfast at around 8am. Service was great, coffee and food amazing. The French toast is massive and delicious

Beautiful atmosphere at Federal Oxford Road I had the Turkish eggs they were beautiful. The atmosphere is very friendly. The staff were very helpful. Highly recommended.

QR ordering is convenient. Today's menu is good. Good for brunch.

The staff are so friendly and cannot do more for you. There was a queue to be seated but worth the wait. The best French toast I have ever had. Coffee was good too. Would recommend to anyone coming to Manchester.

Best coffee shop in Manchester My daily cuppa

Desde el principio federal es siempre una opción de primera. Esta fue nuestra primera vez visitando este lugar. Es un poco más pequeño que la mayoría de los otros sitios, pero ofrece comida increíble, un ambiente acogedor y un gran servicio. El personal es muy amable y encantado de ayudar con todas sus peticiones. El menú es el menú federal habitual con una buena gama de bebidas y platos de brunch. El café con leche de remolacha era increíble. Con la remolacha siendo una fuente increíble de nutrición, finalmente encontrar un lugar que la tenga que no sea en un batido fue una bendición. Los huevos Benedicto XVI era bueno perfectamente. Yemas de huevo corriendo y masa madre fresca El filete de ciabatta fue cocinado a la perfección. Tiernas tiras de solomillo con un bollo de ciabatta fresco. Volvería a visitar este sitio 100%

We only had coffee, but having tried many in Manchester, this, and their other premises on Oxford Road, are by far the best. Reasonable price and friendly staff made for an excellent break.

Nice place for an upmarket breakfast, some good menu options (but don't expect a full English) - poached eggs cooked well and all tasted good, if you're looking for something better than a regular breakfast place then here is the place to go.

One of my favourite cafes in Manchester, never leave disappointed.

I’ve been meaning to try this cafe for ages but there’s just always a queue usually. However it was really worth it. Really fast service, great food and nice staff.

Extremely poor client service! Ordered a takeaway “coconut cappuccino”, the lady who took my order didn’t bother to notify me that they didn’t have coconut milk. I was served an oat cappuccino instead, when I mentioned that it wasn’t what I ordered, the lady started arguing and telling me that “she is sure that’s what I ordered”. Paid £4 for the wrong order and didn’t even get an apology from the stuff. Definitely not coming back.

Recommended place for a top end breakfast, we had a cocktail with it too. Very popular place and great service.

The place looks nice, the coffee is not that great, eggs benedict came on the wrong bread, airco too cold, nutty granola was excellent