Federal Cafe in Manchester

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

From the get go federal is always a top choice. This was our first time visiting this location. It is a little smaller than most other sites but it offers amazing food, a cosy atmosphere and great service. The staff are very friendly and happy to help with all your requests. The menu is the usual federal menu with a good range of drinks and brunch plates. The beetroot latte was incredible. With beetroot being an amazing source of nutrition finally finding somewhere that has it other than in a smoothie was a blessing. The eggs Benedict was good perfectly. Egg yolks running and fresh sourdough The steak ciabatta was cooked to perfections. Tender strips of sirloin with a fresh ciabatta bun. Would 100% visit this site again

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Amazing food. The banana bread was unreal. Coffee was fantastic and the staff were lovely.

Popped in here this morning for quick breakfast and coffee, great little place and warm friendly service by Billie.

I was there two days in a row out of our four days trip. the food was amazing and the staff were really sweet. I recommend going there if you want breakfast.

Always a fan of federal, quite literally the best brunch in town and very literally the best French toast you will ever eat. Service is always great and the coffee never lets me down.

Halloumi and shrooms were amazing! Katy was great in recommending the best dishes on the menu and her service was 10/10!

After being gifted a voucher I have visited Federal several times over the past month and have no complaints whatsoever! Both the food and service is great - I'm writing my first google review today because of the kindness shown by Katy, who really made my day :)

Everything was very good, fast and pleasant service. It was crowded but it was possible to find a place. Lots of choice, everything looked very good. I recommend the banana bread. I would have liked to be able to order at my table rather than at the bar

The best Turkish eggs in Manchester by far! Thanks for the recommendation to the lovely waitress Leanne, who made me feel very welcomed. I'm a lover of yogurt so this went down a treat with nicely toasted sourdough and had a nice oat flat white to cleanse the pallet afterwards. Thanks again I'll be back

amazing as always, thank you Live and Katy

Today around 1:00 p.m. I bought a very bad coffee. I had stomachache all day and a lot of heartburn. I don't understand considering the price. It was a large size Latte. I couldn't finish it. I can only comment that the service was good but it bothered me that when paying the machine it asked me for a tip, considering that it was a takeaway coffee.

The best coffee and staff in Manchester, speciacly! Liv she's always so kind and makes my day with her great coffee and friendly service. It always feels like my first day each time. Liv, you're the best!

Despite the fact that a dish was not taken into account in the service, the waitress was able to apologize for this error. For the inconvenience, we had a cake and two tickets to come and have hot chocolate/coffee.

It's a little bit pricey but food was tasty. Good place for breakfast or lunch, to meet up for coffee.

Incredible breakfast There is already a queue in front of the shop - so take your time :) We particularly recommend the French toast and the monthly special - burrata with sourdough bread. Very strong number! The coffee is also very good - latte art included - logo :) Unfortunately, it is very drafty, so it is comfortable and you almost have to be careful not to catch a cold due to the strong climate

It's a very busy place. I needed something to eat after my journey. 9:40 am - just a few free places. The staff was friendly. And my order was really within 10 minutes, high speed. Good place 👍

Food was nice, staff were friendly, glasses were a bit dirty and smelt damp but otherwise good.

Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere, fantastic food, and the BEST coffee. We were served by Bruna who made us feel really warm and welcomed. She was the perfect waitress. Great smile, recommendations, and friendly conversation. We stayed for another drink because we felt so comfortable.

Brilliant Aussie cafe. Super food, amazing coffee.

Amazing brunch highly recommend

Amazing place! We have just been there 7 people including a wheelchair and the waitress were extremely nice and helpfull! Delicious coffes, brownies and french toast all were delicious!

Worst of the federal cafes. Northern quarter federal is by far the best. Staff here are just rude and arrogant.

Amazing French toast and a fabulous pot of earl grey. Glad a choose to stop here. Thanks

I popped in for a quick drink with friends. The Beetroot Latte- served warm and with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon- was divine!

Food service everything was great! Shoutout to Bruna amazing service all the way through. 10/10 recommend

I popped in for a quick drink with friends. The Beetroot Latte- served warm and with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon- was divine!

Federal Coffee is a nice place well located on Oxford Road close to the university and campus area.its about 15 minutes walk to the main shopping area such as The Arndale but there is plenty of public transport within easy reach.the staff were very friendly and the coffee is good.i didn't try the food though.the shop has easy access for the disabled but looks like it gets busy at times.worth a try if your nearby.

The salmon bagel is great and staff very accommodating

Federal always goes above and beyond for their customers and the food is always banging! Special shout out to the Oxford Road staff who are always so kind and help fuel our anzac obsession 🫡 ✨

Top spot for a brunch. Good coffee ☕️

Expensive but the quality is good also very filling, I had an early brunch / late breakfast and didn’t eat again til late evening

I like it here. Nice atmosphere, and the staff are all very pleasant and welcoming.

It's my favourite place to eat my breakfast or brunch with family and friends.

We came for breakfast. Ordered eggs anyways and halloumi and shrooms. The quality of food was good but could be slightly more creative. The shrooms option was great but eggs any way was very basic. It was a bit pricey.

Had the turkish eggs, but i would definitely recommend the shahshuka

Considering this is one of our regular breakfast places in Manchester due to how good the food/service normally is. Today was a bad day. The food was dry and didn't taste too good. the overall experience was different from all of the other times. Considering the price of this place the food and service could of been better!

Warming and cosy place. Flat white was fantastic

Their french toast is the besttt!! I look forward to that every time i visit Manchester. It’ll get very busy during the morning. I hope they do table booking to shorten the wait time.

Food portions were minimal, food was very average and wasn’t worth the price at all. Service wasn’t good and charged us even though we are students. For the best rated Cafe in the UK this was a major disappointment

One of the best breakfast places ❤️

The Fed’s great. It’s working the whole Antipodean brunch vibe beautifully. The Flat White (originally an Aussie invention) is spot on. We split a steak sandwich on crispy, light Ciabatta - and a triple stacked Club sandwich. Both delicious. They do a line in sweet brunch items too. However, we didn’t have room. Our server was charming. Come for the food and marvel at how the overseas students can afford to eat there! Recommended.

We all know it is the best brunch in town. Federal has good atmosphere and food. The only bad part is you have to queue a long time in rush hour. I remember i got some egg and a toast? The egg York is perfect in taste. Next time i gotta try their latte.

The sweeetest staff ever, thank you so much for everything!! Especially on a rainy day

Great Service and Great Food. We had too queue, but it was worth the wait.

Best french toast everr<3 For the quality of the food the prices aren’t too bad the banana bread too was so so good All the staff are wonderful, attentive and friendly Can get v busy & feel a teeny bit cramped, queue didn’t feel too long, I think in summer outdoor seating will reduce that

Easiest 5 star ever. The dishes are scrumptious. We got the eggs Benedict and Turkish Eggs as well, but many people also recommended the French toast. Absolutely outstanding. Coffees also great. Highly recommend everyone to make the effort to get to this cafe.

Always in for take away coffee. Staff is OK. The coffee is good but the service is very very slow. It takes a minimum of 15 mn to get a cup of coffee to go and that's not very practical.

thank god we went on a weekday morning instead of the weekend! we had to wait in the queue for around 25 minutes, but the staff were so kind as to hand us small cups of hot chocolates to tide us over in the freezing cold. once ushered inside the slightly cramped café, the very friendly waitresses walked us through how to order and our food arrived hot, in minutes! rich french toast (2 fresh, thickly cut pieces of brioche, with a raspberry coulis, a generous quenelle of mascarpone, fresh berries and chunks of chocolate granola) and a smooth latte exceeded expectations. such lovely service, and even lovelier food x

I went for a coffee and shakshuka this morning and the whole experience really made my day. Thank you to the lovely ladies on service, the Pastel de Nato was such a special treat and the hug was just what I needed today. I love coming here every Friday before college! Thanks again for such a lovely experience 🙏

I've walked past a few times and wanted to try but always put off by the queue. Finally bit the bullet and joined the queue on a Sunday at 1pm, waited about 25 minutes. We were given menus and told it would be about 25-30 minutes so we knew what we were signing up for. The space inside isn't very big at all, and they pack alot of tables into a very small space, it's very tight and there's really not much room, I wouldn't recommend buggies or anyone with mobility issues. Me and my friend were seated on a small bench at the window, there was just enough space. Can't complain about the food and coffee, drinks arrived very quickly and the coffee was delicious. I had the sweetcorn fritters with bacon, I've never seen anything like this before and was curious, it was very tasty, and good portion size, although maybe a bit expensive at £14. Staff were very friendly and welcoming They add a 10% service charge even though nobody takes your order, you order on your phone or at the till, seems a bit cheeky. You can remove it though. Overall a nice visit but I wouldn't rush back to queue up, if I happened to walk past and there wasn't a queue then maybe but there are plenty of other places that are just as good that you don't have to wait for

Albeit a cozy interior, the food and service is always on point. From experience the wait can be long at times and have to queue outside regardless of the weather, so be prepared. But overall a good vibe.

Smashed avocado with poached ehmggs with beacon was delicious, especially the beacon that were so nicely done. Crispy at the edge and juicy at the middle. 4 stars Cappuccino was so artistic abd aromatic. 3 stars

Great coffee and service. Can get busy so go early.

Had a great visit to federal, had a lovely greeting from Ellie who ensured we had a great experience and the food really delivered. A great atmosphere and will definitely be returning.

Long waiting time . Staff are super nice. French toast is wonderful.

We came last week and were warmly welcomed by a young Australian girl Ashleigh. We had the avo toast and the mince pie French toast which was divine.

Came here for the first time on a solo brekkie date before work. Went for the Turkish Eggs and honestly, was one of the best brekkies I’ve had in Manchester. Friendly service, food was quick to arrive and absolutely banging. Made my day before a long shift!

Alice is one of the sweetest people ever and her customer service is absolutely amazing!! She really makes my morning coffee experience so lovely every time. Thanks for your excellent customer service Alice and everyone at the federal team as well because it's my favourite coffee place and everyone is really kind! Thank you :)

We had breakfast here on our first morning in Manchester and enjoyed it so much we had to go back the next day. An atmospheric, small cafe with friendly staff. Great selection of different dishes, with good opportunities to adapt and add elements according to your needs. Good coffee and juice, and fantastic food. If you visit this place I recommend you add halloumi to your dish - it's the best I've ever tasted!

This place is the right place for breakfast in the open air. The breakfast menu is special. Try breakfast here and I promise you that you will love this. The best restaurant ever for breakfast, brunch and coffee, very special. I hope you try it and have a wonderful day.

Great service. Had to wait 30 mins till we could get table it was Sunday morning and busy. French toast was good shame my chai latte was cold. Other than that it was not bad.

The French toast is amazing! Very very delicious, the steak and eggs also very juicy and amazing! A lovely place to have lunch at Manchester.