Manny's in Isle of Wight

Stopped for some excellent coffee (Lavazza) and a sandwich. A tiny, dog-friendly café, with a couple of tables outside. We sat inside and chatted to a couple of locals while Manny made our food and felt very welcome indeed. Recommended.

Manny is a very friendly host and he offered to make omelet which wasn't even in the menu and I wasn't even thinking. It's like he knew what might suit me for a light lunch. The custard tarts were amazzzzzing. His cafe was an accidental find for us and sure I'd say it was a sweet accident. Reasonable prices and very humble :)

Best Custard Tarts Ever! I always thought that I am not a huge fan of custard tarts and if they are around, I never go for them. Well that was then before I tried Mannys custard tarts, They are absolutely yum, We gave some to our friends and now anytime we go to the mainland, we get a special request for them. Also the coffe at this place is really good too! just the way a like it, better than costa I would say.

Visited Cowes and popped into this lovely little sandwich bar for a spot of lunch. Really nice menu and all freshly made and considering you are in Cowes it was really well priced really worth a visit for a sandwich or baguette

As we couldn’t go to Portugal this summer we came to our other favourite place - Cowes. When I saw Mannys open I had to get some custard tarts. Just fantastic - enjoyed with a glass of planalto wine, not quite the algarve but a good effort!

Breakfast at Mannys what can be better? A very full menu but if you want something on a plate (a full breakfast) you might be disappointed as it's all sandwiches. Excellent coffee if you like authentic Portuguese try the galao and just for a bit of a sweet treat you must do the pastel de belem.

Friendly staff, great service and Portugueses Custard tarts are fantastic. Great little place, just 14 seats, but a must place to visit.

Whilst visiting Cowes we were looking for somewhere to have lunch which did light bites at a reasonable price. We decided to eat here as they had a good selection of sandwiches and baguettes which were reasonably priced and also all the fillings were on display. Evertything was made freshly to order, was very tasty and ample fillings. The owner was very friendly and helpful, so was her little helper she had for the day. I would say its one of the best little cafes in Cowes.

You cant walk past without popping in and having a coffee with an home made traditional Portuguese custard tart. Delicious!

Baguettes are excellent and made as per order. Excellent Portuguese coffee and don't miss out on the freshly made pastel de nata (Portuguese custard tarts).

Called in here for a sandwich and drink whilst visiting Cowes. Large selection of sandwiches and Baquettes to choose from which are freshly made yo order before your very eyes!! Chock full of fillings. You can eat in or take away. The owner is friendly and helpful, toilets and cafe are clean, prices excellent!. Delicious!!

I visited today with my parents and children after reading good reviews on here. All 5 of us had one of the custard tarts each and oh my goodness, delicious! Manny was extremely friendly and made us really welcome too. Lovely place! Will be back soon.

Mannys is a family run cafe. I highly recommend visiting if you’re ever in Cowes, it’s our favourite place to come to when we’re here! They’re so friendly and welcoming and have a wide variety of amazing and tasty food; their custard tarts seem to be the most popular and truly have the most delightful taste. Always had great service here without fail.

Don't be put off by the exterior of this charming café. It may look like an average high street cafe but it's very much worth a visit to experience the quality and service. The Portugese custard tarts are absolutely delicious, the best we've tasted outside Portugal, always freshly baked. Coffee is excellent. Good choice of sandwiches. Extremely friendly and courteous service. Fantastic value.

Where else do you get Pasteis de Belem on the Isle of Wight - Mannys of course! Excellent coffee... luscious sticky sweet pastries and sandwiches to die for... glad we found it... shame we have to wait for another year to go back!

The coffee is excellent and with a custard tart makes a lovely snack. Not much space inside and only 2 chairs outside.

Popped in here for lunch today. Had no idea what it would be like ,only a small cafe. We had a large bowl of delicious Roasted red pepper soup with half a baguette and ample butter for £3.50 which I thought was really good value. We followed it up with a custard tart which was as good as the ones from Portugal and tasted as if it was straight from the oven. Well done and may your business flourish.

Arrivati a Cowes, isola di Wight, con il traghetto da Southampton, ci siamo addentrati nella via pedonale e, cercando un posto per fare uno spuntino, siamo entrati in questo locale portoghese, piccolo ma invitante. Si possono mangiare panini molto buoni con farciture abbondanti e molto varie a un prezzo economico. Per i più golosi suggerisco il tipico dolce portoghese "pastel de nata" e l'ottimo caffè.

The most wonderful baking - shortbread and Portuguese custard tarts to die for - definitely try. Small cafe near the waterfront with a family atmosphere, friendly service and very reasonable prices despite Cowes Week just about to begin.

We have walked past this cafe many times but this time I happened to see Portuguese custard tarts advertised - I didn't need telling twice - my husband and I are addicted to the wonderful little tarts and I have to say that they are the best we have tasted outside of Portugal! I purchased the last two and returned the next morning to enjoy a coffee and a tart and Manny boxed up several for me- so sorry that we bought the days freshly baked supply!!! Manny was a very good host and it was lovely to talk to him about Madeira which was his home.

Small coffee shop, but great in service, staff is unbelievable friendly, kind and supportive. They make you feel like home and part of their family. Such a great time at Manny's, definitely is a must visit when going to Isle of Wight. Fully recommend you to n pop in and taste the Portuguese Nata tarts (Pastel de Nata) - homemade. Hummm! Delicious! Obrigado!

the highly authentic portugese custard tarts are to die for - crispy on the outside and soft and so tasty inside

Just try the homemade Portuguese Tarts! Excellent. Small baguette & coffee shop in Cowes High Street. Has some inside seating and does takeaways. We also had a baguette and a coffee. Was lovely cannot fault a thing.

Delicious baguettes and lots to choose from ... survive with a smile and Friendly family run business highly recommend!

Lovely family run, friendly. Try the Portuguese Custard Tarts!! Very helpful with dietary requirements. Immaculately clean.

Freshly made baguettes to order. Large range of fillings. Served and prepared by Manny and his wife. A lovely friendly couple. And then to follow, their exquisite Portuguese custard tarts, mini coconut cakes and slices of cake. Great to take-away or eat in.

Happened to come across Manny's and did we hit lucky. Amazing prawn and avocado baguette and smoked salmon and cream cheese. The Portuguese custard tarts are home made and delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Can't recommend this cafe more. Manny has his cafe set up just right, perfect lunch will be back if we are in Cowes.

Portuguese Custard Tarts To Die For, these are home made as are the little coconut fancies. Also does the usual range of Sandwiches and Snacks.

A lovley little place for lunch! A very warm and friendly welcome. Would defiantly recoment to anyone!

Manny serves the best Nata Tarts outside Lisbon. All freshly made by Mrs Manny. Excellent coffee, too, and their little coconut cakes are a delightful bite-ful. But the tarts, hot from the oven, are ridiculously good.

Tasty, freshly made baguettes. Very reasonably priced and excellent service with a smile! Lovely coffee served with a homemade shortbread biscuit too!!

Went in just to buy some custard tarts as they looked so nice. Manny was just taking a small batch from the oven. At a pound each they are sublime and great value. Highly recommended.

A small but great little cafe. Had a BLT which was fresh and delicious. Followed by home made custard tarts (hot!), I'd say they were the best I'd ever eaten! The place was clean and tidy. Service with a smile! Will be back the next time we are in the area.