North Star Piccadilly in Manchester

A smooth, well rounded coffee with a good choice of milks. We've had lunches or cakes here and always enjoyed everything. There is a relaxed atmosphere, coupled with an eclectic sound track that we enjoy too. Definitely a place to keep coming back to whenever we're in Manchester.

Nice small place . Commune seating and grate food for lunch. Very friendly staff .

My sister and I decided to visit this cafe on Monday, the first of April, expecting a pleasant breakfast experience. However, what we encountered was far from satisfactory. Overall, the combination of poor service, tasteless food, and unprofessional behavior ensures that my sister and I will not be returning to this cafe. It's truly disheartening when a potentially enjoyable dining experience is marred by such incompetence. Upon entering, we were the only two customers in the cafe, which initially seemed promising for a quick and attentive service. We ordered smoothies, a full English breakfast, and waffles.The smoothies tasted disappointingly like water. The real trouble began when it came to our food orders. Despite being the only customers, my sister finished her meal before my waffles even arrived. It took two reminders to the staff to finally get them started on my order, and even then, they only began preparing it when my sister was nearly finished eating. To make matters worse, when my waffle finally arrived, it was burned beyond recognition. Instead of acknowledging the mistake and offering a proper solution, the staff member attempted to salvage it by repeatedly poking it with a stick, rendering it inedible. Paying £10 for a burned waffle is not only disappointing but also unacceptable. When I requested a refund for the waffle, the response I received was both unapologetic and rude. The staff member begrudgingly refunded only the cost of the waffle (which I never got!) and then attempted to placate me with a simple egg and toast replacement. I ended in further disappointment as I received nothing but burned toast after an additional 20-minute wait. The lack of accountability and professionalism from the lady at the till was truly appalling. A sincere apology and a full refund should have been offered without hesitation.

Awesome people awesome food awesome vibe

Really cute tucked away coffee shop. I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in. They have a lot of living greenery, some of which are also for sale. They have a great selection of coffee and even a few cheeky cocktails. Obviously, the espresso martini is particularly nice! I would also recommend the espresso tonic, if you like iced coffee and you like tonic water, this is a great option.

Very nice cosy place. Good food, nice atmosphere

Got a rock hard panini, which I had to wait over 20 minutes for. Everyone else who was served after me got their food before me. Guess it’s your way of saying ‘don’t come back’ - and I shan’t. Dismal service.

Lovely food and friendly staff :)

Cosy cafe with good food selections and great coffee.

My favourite little place in Manchester for a coffee, cake, or light snacks. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets. Vicky makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in to the cafe. And Nigel rustles up the magic in the back. It is a little Oasis of calm.

This breakfast was the best breakfast I’ve ever had! Me and my partner dined her for breakfast on 24th of December 2023,it was amazing. We were greeted by the staff who were jolly and welcoming. The drinks and food within 15 minutes. The atmosphere was beautiful I felt so calm and relaxed in this cafe. Will be returning as soon as we are back in Manchester. Thank you so much!! 🤍

Encantador lugar, el desayuno delicioso, con un ambiente acogedor que te envuelve en calidez desde el momento en que entras. El servicio atento y amable añade un toque especial a la experiencia, convirtiendo cada visita en un deleite culinario y sensorial

We have been waiting at the till for over 10 mins the girl at the till didn’t even apologise for the waiting and she carried on writing a note on a piece of paper, very poor service

This is a cute little cafe we stumbled across for breakfast. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and quick. I will be back for sure :)

Had coffee and some food, the quality and taste of the food is outstanding, fast service, friendly staff and lovely decor :) Clean Plates!

What a great place this is! Warm atmosphere, good coffee, food and service. The plants add a nice touch too. I walked past this cafe yesterday and decided to pay a visit. I'm very glad that I did! I'd recommend this cafe to anyone who wants to experience something different from the coffee chains in the area. Came back for brunch today and certainly not disappointed.

Omg this place is now a little escape sanctuary for me. I'm a huge lover of plants, coffeee and lush food and here you're surrounded by it ❤️❤️❤️the atmosphere is so relaxing and I didn't want to leave. The food was lush and their chai tea is the best I've ever tasted. Lush morning spent here and the staff were super lovely. Great vibes. ☘️ 🌵🌱🌿

Lovely place and the food is good.

Great coffee thanks to Vicky & Isla 🥂

Came here with work friends for brunch - cannot recommend this place enough!! Vegan brunch was delicious with an iced latte…decor and plants were so cool!

Lovely place! Really nice interior, lots of plants. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast and coffee selection, the vegan fried breakfast was good, as well as the chai latte.

Called in for lunch with family really friendly staff , great atmosphere excellent food would definitely recommend 😃👍

Called in for family lunch , really friendly staff great atmosphere , excellent food , would really recommend 😃👍

10/10 for this gorgeous cafe very relaxed beautiful atmosphere the staff were incredible so lovely and polite can’t do enough for you the food and drinks were absolutely gorgeous can’t wait to go back !!!

Ordered a full English, a vegetarian sandwich, coffee and a bloody Mary. Drinks were served very fast with the full English. The other dish came after almost 10 minutes. Food was horrible, no seasoning, mushrooms were soggy, beans were bland as hell. Bloody Mary was just tomato juice with a lemon in it. Sandwich (chef called it panini but menu said sandwich) was avocado, tomato and pesto but the bread was completely soaked in residue water from the tomato, wasn't even toasted at all. Definitely not coming back.

Excellent menu, staff and atmosphere. Fab to eat/drink solo or with lots of people. Had Eggs My Way 2 poached eggs on sourdough waffle and chorizo, with a perfect breakfast tea

North Star is a little place that tries to get the job done. The waffles were ok and that’s honestly it!

Nice space. It has been a long time since I was last here. Staff lovely. I was expecting food to have finished when I arrived due to the time it was, but they put through my order anyway so was appreciative of the fact that they did.

Lovely little place! Gorgeous food and presentation. Prices are such good value.

A gem in Manchester! My boyfriend and I have been coming to this cafe for nearly two years and every time we visit we never leave disappointed or hungry. The staff are always extremely welcoming and friendly; a lovely atmosphere, amazing coffee, great food and service. Affordable for students and a great cafe for studying too. Would definitely recommend to give this place a visit!

Had some time between trains so came here. As previously mentioned, it’s an oasis of calm, good food and excellent service. Great coffee. Staff noticed my struggle to spread frozen butter so found me a softer portion! Retail is detail. Fabulous.

Had some brunch with my boys earlier. Some issues with the order, 1 of 3 meals not turning up, then after prompting staff the order being wrong, I could get over that if the food was half decent but it’s not. Grandads sausages are look warm and appear to be poor quality. All the bread is from Aldi whether slided or brioche and you only get 1 round of toast with poached eggs. With all the choice in Manchester its just not good enough to get repeat business. Coffee is also poor.

Staff seemed nice enough, no issues there. One of the worst Huevos rancheros I’ve had, came out freezing cold as if it was tinned tomatoes straight from the tin to the bowl. Friends had full English, bacon was definitely cooked the day before (like rock & cold) Shame, cool little place but very poor quality of food.

Great place for brunch. Never too busy

Service was amazing, ambiance was cosy and warm. Also the best latte I have had in a long while

What a lovely place! Went for a Bloody Mary and a full English and it was perfect. Staff is friendly and it has such a nice atmosphere, loving all the plants!

I find it difficult to understand the negative comments posted in other reviews because I found this cafe a delight to experience. It is non-pretentious, polite and friendly, quick and efficient, and good food at reasonable prices for Manchester. The omelette with spinach was nice and a satisfactory portion size served with tasty avo. My only criticism is that I personally feel the halloumi could be improved as it lacked flavour or the omelette could have included a cheese. The tea with soya milk was nice and the staff were excellent who served us.

Had a great brunch here. The food and coffee were nice, and the Bloody Mary's were excellent. Very friendly service, with a comfortable atmosphere. They were happy to welcome our dog.

Absolutely amazing, food, drinks, atmosphere was amazing! The staff are lovely aswell just makes it an all rounder! My new favourite place in Manchester

Incredibly good coffee, the cake was amazing! Nice atmosphere.

Lovely and friendly staff! Great pastries and breakfast. Love it!

Great coffee. Great atmosphere. But … my God … what a wait!!! People complaining constantly. Go if you are not in a hurry!!! 20 minute wait for a cappuccino!

We visited today, expensive for a PG Tips £2.50 , it's much cheaper for a better Tea Bag elsewhere. The thing that dusgusted me was the state of the toilet. Dirty and disgusting! Thick dust and dirt on walls, disabled emergency light, toilet even the fan on the wall is disgusting etc .. if they can't Keep a toilet clean I'd hate to see the kitchen, that toilet needs a good hour clean up URGENTLY. People have dust allergies and some people like a lavatory to be clean.

First visit here and would definitely return. Very quaint place, food and service excellent. Will return

First visit. 2.85£ for an Americano is reasonable and very good coffee. Really like the interior. Two large bench tables, plus shelf seating and a couple of outside tables. Breakfasts look good. Flat Eric makes a rare outing.

Stayed over in Manchester for the weekend/pride2022 and went to the North Star Piccadilly cafe for breakfast/brunch every morning. The customer service is fantastic and food was absolutely delightful. I would recommend this endearing cafe in heart beat to anyone who is staying the area. Thank you for the croissant <3

Gorgeous light cafe with a really nice selection of food and drinks. Perfect for working on a laptop!

Great food and great coffee! A little hidden gem

Food took half an hour to come out and when it did it was cold (there was hardly anyone in the cafe). We all got eggs and they were all cold which is not an enjoyable experience. The staff didn’t seem to care it was late or about making the food nice. Very disappointed

This was the second time that I visited this cafe whilst in Manchester. I really like the vibe, there must be nearly 100 plants in the place and that makes it feel very welcoming. I especially like their speciality teas and bought some of the green tea with Rose and lemon to enjoy at home one visit, and the chocolate redbush the other visit. I haven't eaten here other than some cake (which was really nice and I ate that on the train on the way home, The cafe is about 5 mins from Piccadilly station.) I noticed the staff were very friendly and went the extra mile to look after me. Thank you I'll come again when I'm next in Manchester!

Looks great outside, looks great inside, then it all falls apart. The signature dish, chicken teriyaki and rice, was not available as they were changing the menu and there was no chicken teriyaki, even though it was on the menu we were given. However, and mysteriously, we were offered waffles with chicken teriyaki and bacon, so it made a sudden and dramatic re-appearance! And WOW, it was awful - a burnt mess of blackened bacon, chicken and grease - most could not be eaten, which is highly unusual for me. So, great concept but terrible execution and they need a much better waitress and a much better chef i.e. a complete staff change. I was with clients (who had chosen the place) so did not wish to complain and cause discomfort, as was justified, but some severe lip biting took place.

Absolutely lovely place coffee was fab & the sour dough waffle with poached eggs and halloumi was delish !! Highly recommend

Great breakfast and friendly staff. Love all the potted plants.

Very long wait times. Parts of order came out ages before the rest. Food was good - what was on the plate didn’t quite match what was ordered but didn’t question as was hungry and couldn’t stand another long wait. Didn’t seem like anybody really worked together as a team. Asked to move table part way through as a party of six who had booked turned up - but the restaurant wasn’t expecting them.

Really lovely atmosphere, selling coffee & tea to smoothies and eggs benedict. Very chill, cosy and planty!

The food was gorgeous! I don't live in Manchester but will defo make this friendly and delicious cafe my meeting point when I'm coming through

Magnífico café, comida y servicio!

I’m so mad at myself for living in Manchester for nearly a year and not knowing this place existed! Really fab coffee and service. Lovely cosy place that makes you feel welcome

Fantastic food, coffee and relaxed vibe. Lovely, passionate staff too

If you are in manchester and know the look out for a nice place to grab a breakfast, look no further. Loved this place and only wish I had discovered it sooner. Food was great. And I'm a very fussy person to please when it comes to coffee and the guy here makes one of the best I have had. Had one before and after my breakfast. We waited for around 10 minute for our breakfast and they apologised for the wait and gave me a free brownie and a brew (coffee) I couldn't understand why as I didn't think it was much of a wait. I have waited longer in most places. The people are so nice and they deserve all the customer they can handle in my opinion. I will literally be planning my next stay in manchester around being able to visit here again. My names maximus I may not have a trip adviser account but this review is genuinely legit. Your welcome in advance

Very poor wait times for food, had to wait an hour for a simple order. Food was very tasty when it came.

Been there today with my fellow friends and cyclists. Such an inviting and cosy place. Had poached eggs on toast and gorgeous chai latte. We will stop here again.

very busy when we entered but soon quietened down. The place is small but plesant suroundings and nice atmosphere. The young guy who served us was very plesant and helpful. I ordered the full English £10.50. The sausages, Mushrooms and Bacon tasted amazing. Best i have tasted in a long time. The only downside was everything was covered in chopped chives which meant food was getting cold by the time i had scrapped it all off. The beans were left due to the chives. I have never known chopped chives to be included in a full English breakfast. My friend had the breakfast bun which was also covered in chopped chives and had to be scrapped off. The hot chocolate was a dream although could have been hotter. My concern was the young girl who was serving who kept playing with her long hair and rubbing her nose and then handling the cups etc and wiping down the counter without washing her hands. Another concern was the guy who arrived and walked into the kitchen without washing his hands and then cleaned a pan with a piece of kitchen roll. He was obviously staff who had popped in on his day off. On leaving despite us being the only ustomers there was no "how was your meal or thank you" untill we said good bye and were half way out the door. Overall the food tasted good, The best i have tasted but let down by minor things that could have been avoided.

Coffee is okay, better places within walking distance such as foundation, feel good and others.

Lovely cafe. Friendly staff. We enjoyed drinks before heading to Piccadilly train station which is close by.

Great little cafe on the edge of northern quarter with incredibly fair prices for brunch soothing decor and knowledgeable staff. A loaded breakfast bun cooked to perfection for £5. Hard not to love it

lovely tucked away little place with a lovely and welcoming team, had a dirty chai and it was amazing. nice selection of teas and cute plants :)

Great freshly cooked food. Helpful staff. Great coffee. Lovely breakfast this morning in a nice relaxed atmosphere..music is good as well.

Gorgeous food both quality and presentation, brill service and lovely staff, thank you for our lovely brekky 😋

Great food, amazing music, lot's of plants and such lovely people working there. Thanks!

My friends and I visited for breakfast, the vibe inside seemed great however, unfortunately the service was very poor. We waited 45 minutes for sporadic arrival of our orders, one meal arrived within 5 minutes and another in 45 minutes. None of our four meals arrived together. The coffees we ordered first were the last to arrive. To top it off, the breakfast sandwich I ordered arrived with a singular sausage and singular rasher of bacon. The only positive I could give is that the coffee was very nice, maybe the prolonged wait enhanced the flavour.

Hidden away little gem with great service and very friendly staff! Relaxed atmosphere with large tables to share with other customers as well as separate seating by the windows. An authentic coffee place I would recommend!

Great coffee, nice atmosphere with lots of plants and greenery. Decent prices too.

WoW. Best Eggs Ben … just about EVER!!! Really great place, really great food. Off the beaten track and just great service. Well worth using for breakfast etc.

Very nice little cafe. Friendly staff and good communication when the food was slightly delayed. Food was tasty and obviously freshly prepared. Feels like a little oasis adorned with lots of plants.

Great place to meet up. Pavement tables for sunny days, indoor ones for rainy Manchester days. A range of teas available served in cute glass teapots. A range of cakes and brownies for the sweet tooth and sandwiches on sourdough bread or waffles for the more healthy. Close to town but away from immediate hubbub.

Chilled atmosphere, nice green plants, music in background not too loud, reliable WiFi, friendly service.

Beautiful cafe, gorgeous coffee however, tasty food, however needs to work on their timing and service. They are all very friendly and attentive however everything come out very slow, dish by dish and as there was 7 of us by the time the last person got their food 5 of us had eaten our food..

Really nice inside, however ordering a coffee and tea took 30 minutes. A further 20 minutes for food. Quite disappointed. I could see other people going up asking where there food was... just shockingly slow.

Very friendly and helpful. Good vegan options, smoothies, cocktails and nice gift ideas. Close to the station. Would strongly recommend.

Lovely, quiet and relaxing, great breakfasts, staff really friendly plus the best Espresso Martini's ;)

Nice little nook for snack and coffee.. however, menu full of odd meals and seem very random. Coffee very well made albeit very slow coming even though there's no queue. Bit pricy too

Wonderful experience! The staff was very lovely and the place has a beautiful interior. Was pleased to hear that everything was made in-house and the food tasted so good! Would definitely go again with family and friends :)

Very Nice food and coffee, staff helpful and attentive. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet coffee.

I love this place. I had vegan sourdough waffles with strawberries and chocolate sauce. Very relaxed vibe with lots of gorgeous plants and friendly staff. Recommend.

Awesome staff and food. Went for the full English with a waffle and it was the best breakfast I've had. Would highly recommend this place!

I've tried to make poached eggs at home multiple times with partial success at best. North Star manage to do it perfectly somehow every single time.

Lovely staff and the best vegan Pastel de Nata I’ve ever had! Nice atmosphere inside but also a few seats outside on a quiet street. Would certainly recommend visiting.

Decent place to eat highly recommended

Eggs Benedict with bacon twice and a full English ... Poached eggs spot on sauce amazing . Really nice staff great coffee we will be back when we come again highly recommended

We came from London and wanted to have breakfast. Saw that this place was open online, only for us to arrive there and see it closed. Please update your online status as it is an inconvenience travelling and seeing you are closed.

Opening hours are wrong and do not appear to be published. Any time I have tried to go, it's been closed.

Good quality food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Good atmosphere in a secluded cafe.

Off the beaten track, but worth the visit for freindly service and great food.

Wow lovely fresh food and really friendly atmosphere and staff

Escondido detrás de la estación de Piccadilly en Manchester, este pequeño café lo tiene todo. . Nos alojamos para el desayuno, esperamos un rato, pero cuando llegó la comida valió la pena esperar. . . El personal es extremadamente amable y servicial. . Mis huevos escalfados, aguacate, tomates en pan de masa agria era delicioso. Haga el esfuerzo y camine una calle de vuelta desde Piccadilly, no lo lamentará. No es caro solo muy, muy sabroso.

Sitio encantador para desayunar. Con personal muy agradable, en especial Elizabeth, que habla español. Todo riquísimo. Muchas gracias Javier y Beatriz

Excellent food. Best poached eggs on toast ever... And the wraps are amazing. One of the best coffees in Manchester too! A+

A bit of a wait on food as we arrived at the same time as loads of other people but once we got our food it was delicious

Stopped by for a drink before we went to the station, very welcoming and polite. Only five mins from station. Good selection of cakes and drinks. Can highly recommend the Rose cake, much better than the cafes on offer at Piccadilly station.