Gemini Cafe in Manchester

This wonderful place is an absolute gem! The food is freshly cooked and so delicious. I had a fantastic mushroom omelette with salad and fries today and it was exceptional. The staff are simply lovely 🥰 so friendly, kind and helpful and it is always a genuine pleasure to see them. The Gemini is an iconic and beloved Manchester treasure - seek it out! 💕

Great food and service 👍always eat here when working locally 5⭐️

Lovely little cafe in a great location, producing delicious food with generous portions. Really friendly staff, I’m always greeted with a warm smile from the lady behind the counter and the kitchen staff usually shout hello or wave as well. Highly recommend for a quick lunch!

I've been coming here for 10 years now before new management took over food service is great the staff are cool I would recommend to visit Gemini cafe check it out for yourself

Good food great staff and Sam is a good guy.💯🙏🏿

This place has been open since I was a student in Manchester in the 90’s. Really friendly safe. Tasty cafe food at a good price. Highly recommend their Full English Breakfasts or their range of omelettes

We went for breakfast, we had the full English and vegetarian breakfasts. Very big portions and I swapped out black pudding for extra eggs. Very good service, nice laid back atmosphere for breakfast. Will definitely come back the next time we stop over in Manchester.

Nice cafe with decent options on menu, food was good and came out quick, smoothies are pretty good also, food is also halal

Great food, prepared fresh, to eat in or take away. Generous portions and great quality. Always greeted with a warm smile from all the team.

Went last week ordered a cheese sandwich with mayo, was okay but they did not put mayo on, went today ordered same thing on ciabetta and again they didn't put mayo on and no onions, very disappointed! My colleague ordered his in bread and no onions either and his sandwich was not cut! . Also the cheese last week was Grated and this week slices, I feel their is no consistency in the sandwiches. I asked the lady when she handed the food over did they put mayo and she yes!! If they had followed simple instructions then I would have give them a 4/5 hence the 3 star!!!updating my review, bought a cheese salad sandwich and there were no onions no cucumber, I asked for brown bread I was given white, this cafe is very ignorant to customer requests hence I changed my review score to 1.

Great cafe near the hospital, friendly staff and good portion sized dishes and wide range in menu.

As a regular customer, I am always greeted with warmth and care. The food is consistently fantastic, always fresh, with generous portions that offer great value without compromising on quality. The cafe is impeccably clean, and the staff are attentive, friendly, and professional. The cosy, inviting atmosphere makes it a must-visit for anyone looking to relax and enjoy delicious food. Highly recommended!

As a regular customer, I am always greeted with warmth and care. The food is consistently fantastic, always fresh, with generous portions that offer great value without compromising on quality. The cafe is impeccably clean, and the staff are attentive, friendly, and professional. The cosy, inviting atmosphere makes it a must-visit for anyone looking to relax and enjoy delicious food. Highly recommended!

Lovely relaxing cafe ideally placed by the hospital. Good prices and highly recommended.

Nice cafe for lunchtime. Quick service and some classic menu choices. Bacon sausage egg and chips a personal favourite

Food and price wise is okay. But just a normal cafe.

Absolutely smashing places very friendly and welcoming

A proper caff! One of the few remaining, where you can get egg & chips and a big mug of tea for a very reasonable price. Friendly service, clean, tasty food, good prices. Love it.

The staff were fantastic and kind the food was pretty good and the place itself is quite nice on the inside I recommend

I have been to this cafe almost every working day during past three months, recommended by my friend. The chicken salad is great!!!! Their burger and chips is very tasty. Their smoothie is very tasty and refreshing. Their customer service is great, staff are polite and friendly and price is very reasonable for the quality and the portion of food.

Good food, a cracking breakfast. Friendly staff.

Tried the vanilla latte..lovin' the taste of the coffee here! 👌🏼👌🏼❤️

Brilliant little cafe on Oxford Road. Visited many times whilst working closeby, was always busy with customers. Serve a wide variety of foods from breakfasts, jacket potatoes, pies, sandwiches etc. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting close by. They even do takeout!

Top little greasy spoon cafe with a huge menu and the best latte around.

Visited for the first time today after a visit to the eye hospital. Great place. Sparingly clean with great service.We had a bacon sandwich and a sausage sandwich. Both hot and tasty on fresh toast. I has a cappuccino which actually tasted of coffee, not just hot milk! All served promptly, and an excellent price for city centre. Would highly recommend, especially as so close to the hospital.

Very disappointing, Shocked at this place, No lock on the door in the bathroom. Unfortunately I dont have a photo of the food yet I would not order poached eggs from here, they were not poached/cooked. The Cook he spent all the time to come out to the front walking around which was very odd considering the food was very poor. Females look very sad to be working here, atmosphere is very gloomy.

I have visited a friend in Oxford road, and popped into the local cafe. I ordered poached eggs and cheese on toast. It was Cooked in the best way and a hot-lovely latte completed the meal. It was very quiet at the beginning just two tables. However, when I was living, it was packed in and out side! Of course, it’s a Sunny Saturday! Service was so good, and attentive. It’s perfect and valuable place to stop if you don’t have enough time and starving for a quality food! Is highly recommended.

I have been here often, recommended by my son. The cheese omelette is divine!!!! The staff are the best, pleasant, polite, actually ask if you liked the food. It's also very reasonable.

We visited whilst at the hospital and where sick of the choice of food so decided to venture out. I had a chicken and cheese panini and the wife had cajan chicken and cheese panini both of them where extremely dry and came just on a plate on there own the cajan chicken wasn’t even marinaded it just had a flavouring sprinkled over and both where not nice at all will not be returning

A great proper cafe. Lots of character and homemade food. I really don't understand why people go to Greggs or Nero...

Nice place for breakfast and quick snacks.

Absolutely brilliant cafe with the most helpful staff ever. Can't recommend enough. Try the poached egg with avocado on toast with extra bacon, superb!

Just had a delicious Cheese and tomato Panini, with a yummy, creamy, chocolate frappe... 😋😋 Been here many times and will continue to do so. 😁🥰

First time customer, future long time customer. Great food, great price, clean and relaxed atmosphere, very friendly staff, only 1 issue. Not enough space on the plate to pour my beans onto my toast at the start of my meal lol. Taste: 10/10 Price: 10/10 Presentation: 9/10 (I'm nitpicking about the beans on toast, it's a common mistake, and an acceptable L, but it's also an avoidable L, so minus 1 point) Overall: 11/10 (bonus points awarded for being local and easy to find, no long walks or delivery fees for me when I need a scran) So that's an above perfect score, I'm definitely coming back, I hope you guys give it a try, don't let this gem go under

One of the better breakfast options around UoM, my go-to

The first time I've visited since graduating from UMIST, and the food was as good and reasonably priced as it was in the 1990s. Certain new dishes to cater for changing tastes But a full cooked breakfast for hungover students seems to be one long and current tradition still going.

My dear friend of 30 years is on palliative care in MRI, I wanted to surprise him with his favourite sandwich, as I live over 2 hours away it was too far to transport a hot sandwich, Gemini offered to make the exact sandwich I required even though it was not on the menu, Truly exceptional service and kindness at such a difficult time

양 많고 가격 완전 착함. 혼자 오는 사람, 단골 손님 많은 거 같아요. 직원분도 너무 착하셔요. 핫초코 완전 추천..진하고 달달 파니니도 양 많고 괜찮아요.

We visited the Manchester Museum which was great, however the cafe was a Vegetarian one?? After having a rant to my poor girlfriend about why they should serve sausages, black pudding and bacon with their breakfast, I vowed to find a real breakfast. This is where the Gemini Cafe came to the rescue.... Upon entering, we were pleased to discover a clean and traditional type of cafe. We ordered our food. I had a full English with Sausages and bacon (yes!) My girlfriend had eggs and chips. Food was lovely, coffee excellent and the staff were absolutely lovely and friendly. Loved it.

Best cafe in manny city centre love it

I visited mid morning, the place was quite quiet. I was greeted warmly by the lady behind the counter. My order was taken in a friendly and efficient manner, and was told my order ‘black Americano & sausage on toast would be brought to me! I chose to sit outside, this was a great choice as I like people watching and this is a busy area. My order arrived in timely fashion, the coffee was nice and a decent size. The sausage on toast was ok, standard catering sausages. However I added tomato sauce the tomato sauce bottles give the impression it is Heinz! With how liquid the sauce was I doubt very much it’s Heinz or it’s watered down. This spoiled the visit a little. However on scoring I have taken into account the price and believe value is offered. I don’t get to this part of Manchester very often. I would stop for a coffee again if I was!

Good slightly posher greasy spoon - good breakfast menu.

Staff are great so the service is lovely or at least it was on the day that I was there Food was ok 5/10 - 6 /10 at best Coffee is bloody awful Really terrible coffee - which is unfortunate given the hospital Is opposite, theatre and universities near by Feels like a community cafe and probably is valued locally

Lovely cafe located right at the bottom of the University campus. Service is quick and friendly, the food well priced and really nice. Definitely recommend it here for the Full English or Toasties

Friendly staff and good quality of food! The price is reasonable Thank you for your hospitality

Good food, and affordable too. Very filled and happy :)

fresh food with decent taste. Great place to get breakfast from. Very comfortable environment.

Great cafe, breakfast is amazing full of flavour. Staff are great too.

Gemini is a great little cafe. Highly recommend the breakfast, hits all the spots perfectly.

Petit café restaurant sympathique et oasis cher.

Long term customer. A very nice cafe. Always a warm welcome. Update: it's still great!

The avocado and poached egg dish wasn't bad. The staff member at the counter was rude. She messed up my order and blamed me impatiently. The other staff were nice, but the café is small and uncomfortable. I wouldn't come again.

‘Flat coffee’ and bacon button not the best and not what I was expecting based on the rating for this cafe.

Horrible uncooked bacon,solid black pudding and beans that were nearly cold when the breakfast was served.Wont be going again

‘‘Twas very nice. Speedy service, without a smile, but food was lovely. Will return.

Great place to eat. Food fantastic and very reasonable prices. Freindly staff

lovely staff, veryy good and cheap food, love the atmosphere as well, the music choice was also relaxing, great place to chill or do work as power point are everywhere in the cafe. Recommended!

Lovely, independent cafe convenient for University and Hospital campus. Nice morning mugs of coffee.

I've been here many times over the years, it's a great cafe that's has consistently good meals. I particularly like there breakfasts but currently cutting back the calories and opted for one of their omelette's which was tasty, of good portion and comes with a side salad or fries (I had to opt for the side salad) just be careful what you ask for on it cheese, ham and onion with a can of coke came to £9.40! There's parking on Denmark Road a few mins walk away and its facing the office block of the hospital so great convenience for NHS staff and students.

DON’T GO HERE GO TO TASTE OF ORNAMENT ITS WAY BETTER IM TELLING YOU

Food too expensive and tasteless would not go again. £10.75 for a full English and coffee

Absolutely love the the place. Great staff great food at good prices lovely & welcoming inside Whats not to love. Highly Recommended 👍

I don't normally bother writing reviews but OMG this is literally the best chicken and cheese panini I've ever had. There must be like a whole chicken breast in here. This place is consistently SERIOUS BUSINESS.

Visit this cafe often when attending RMCH with my Son, did so today too, much better than the food on offer inside the hospital. Friendly staff, lovely decor, clean, great prices and tasty food. Thank you 😊

They have a broad selection of affordable, tasty British-style foods.

Food is good, prices may be a little higher but they are in most places

Had a very risky relief of my rectum this morning. Once I had sat down and committed to the deed, it occurred to me that the cubicle lock had fell off and not been replaced. Luckily, the throne in this establishment is quite cramped and I was able to reach forth and press my hand against the door, protecting me from any would-be intruders and I was even more fortunate that no-one made an attempt on my privacy in the first place. However, this totally detracted from the moment of calm in my morning movement that we all so desperately crave. Beyond this faux pas, Gemini is a nice café. The decor and ambience is pleasant, the food and drink is well-priced, and the coffee is rich & smooth, so my experience with the place was overall good. I do wish however they would serve Quorn-style vegetarian sausages rather than vegetable sausages. The latter are far lower in protein and not very breakfast-y. I pray my issue is resolved by the time you read this.

Good food… but very rude staff….

Great food, lovely staff, extremely clean, fab location and really family friendly. Can’t wait to return.

Lovely staff, attentive and kind. Brilliant prices, exactly what you want for a brekky. We sat outside and enjoyed the sun (rare chance in Manchester! Soak it up whilst you can). £7 for a brew, bottle of pop and beans an omelette with chips.

Good food. Good staff. Spotlessly Clean and the price was OK. Location is beautiful

I really like this place. It's nice how the lady on the counter calls everyone "my dear".

Absolutely delicious food and very friendly service!! Would definitely recommend

Really good breakfast thank you . Very nice coffee

Where do I begin!!! Been coming here since 2006, along came husband and then came baby! Our daughter is 14 and she loves Gemini! It’s our favourite place to eat. Awesome staff and owner! Warm, welcoming, accommodating and attentive. These folks have the biggest heart’s ever and it shows in the excellent food they provide!

Pretty good portions, flavours are mediocre

The food there was amazing. It’s a nice family place also, and the service was excellent Highly suggest to go at least once, very cheap and nice

Love this place, it has really good prices qnd delicious food, plus its a 5 minute walk from the University.

I popped in here for breakfast with my son, who was moving out of his University halls. The place was lovely...clean and colourful and with plenty of places to sit. The staff were very welcoming and extremely polite as well. I ordered beans on toast and a cup of tea and my son ordered a panini and a soft drink. I expected to have to collect the food from the counter but a very pleasant and smiley man brought it to our table. I don't know if it was because I was hungry or not but my beans on toast tasted so good and the tea was great as well...I could have eaten it again! My son enjoyed his food too. To sum up, I am really pleased to have discovered Gemini Cafe and it is on my list for next time I'm in Manchester. I would definitely recommend Gemini Cafe to everyone. Oh...and the prices are good too!

Great place close to the university

Good service. Good food. Good price. Will come again.

Very friendly staff and great quality food. Especially good for students on UoM campus during lunch time.

Absolutely fantastic - genuinely friendly welcome; good honest food and excellent value! I'm definitely going to revisit next time I'm in Manchester - NOT just the average greasy spoon as someone else posted - totally unwarranted negative comment! Cheers Martin 🍻 🥂

ordered the breakfast: cheap sausages, overdone black pudding and an odd fried half of a tomato. first time being there and the only pro was the price. but does match up to the lacking quality. decent portion size but that’s it really. awkward environment and weirdly loud music.

Great atmosphere, great prices, great staff and customers!!

This cafe is everything that you hope it would be. Great little spot.

Best cheese omelette. Nice people, good value for money😎

A cafe you must try! Reasonable prices and good ambience!

Sweet and has a great atmosphere with lovely staff

The food and the coffee are more than decent, service is fast and the employees are very kind.

Excellent food and prices. Glad they managed to stay open. Recommend the freshly cooked omelettes.

Visited some time ago now but still remember the great tasting food. Can't wait to visit again. Great food, customer service and value for money. Not much more you can ask for. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Just a regular greasy spoon. Good value for money I suppose, but no welcoming atmosphere, woman behind the counter just staring at you when you walk in, not a smile or nothing. Food was ok but again just a regular greasy spoon and standard. Nothing to write home about.

A yummy cafe for staff at the MRI. Handy and yummy - lots of great choices :) catering for veggie and meat lovers. Thanks guys keep it up. Up the gem

lovely food with friendly staff and delicious food.

Opposite MRI. Menu on big display. Never been here despite working opposite. Went for lunch with my partner. Burger and chips for him and liver and mash for me with 2 flat white coffees.. The lady @ the till was so very patient with me when my card didn't work. Food delivered and eaten within my 45min break. No gravy with my liver but not needed as cooked lovely and soft. Mash was scooped out baked spuds with margarine and peas seemed to be from a tin BUT my food tasted yummy. My partner enjoyed his burger and chips.

Great place and best omelette I've ever had

The breastfast was pretty disappointing. £6 breakfast with cheap chippy sassuages you don’t get much and no coffee with it, wasn’t much flavour to it either. Other people in the area claim this is a good place for food though, haven’t tried anything other than the breakfast hence why I have given 3 stars.

pleasant staff food good in or out staff bring food to you and tidy up when you go ready for next peeps and they do a really nice coffee

Fantastic full English breakfast. Incredible value and cooked with care. Restaurant is immaculate, staff are fab. What more can I say but an absolute must if your looking for a great place to eat x thanks guys