Magic muffin in Manchester

Whenever I work in this area, I always go to Waterside Cafe on Redhill St Manchester 4. Appropriately named, this delightful, clean, welcoming cafe sits by the canal. Inside it is very clean with an extensive light meal/snack menu. There are deep settees to relax in or chairs and tables. People sit with their newspapers or laptops. The owners are so helpful, friendly and accommodating. My favourite thing is the goat's cheese panini which is really good quality. Go there, it's a lovely place.

Best fish and chips I have had in a long time.

The food was incredible, loved the octopus and swordfish steak. Service was OK, a bit bare minimum energy, they couldn't tell me what cheeses I had ordered for the cheese platter and offered no information about the wine I ordered. We were sat in the heated outdoor bit, on a rickety table but moved to one under the heater - this area could use a bit of tlc as we did feel a bit miffed we weren't indoors. Would definitely revisit but shame some things were a bit lacking.

I would give four stars if it was in other country, but considering here’s the UK, it’s good enough. Wish the boiling seafood was less sweet

(Piccadilly Gardens Christmas market) Friendly, handsome hunks serving you their sexy grub. What's not to love? Haha