Serendipitea and Coffee Shop in Trafford

I chose this place as a halfway spot for my friend and I to have breakfast together. The food was lovely. We both had veggie full breakfasts, with generous portions, not at all greasy, loely thick toast and a choice of how we had our eggs Thanks to Flo who cooked, and the other lovely, friendly staff for being so welcoming and accommodating. Top place. Would defo recommend

It has been almost a year since I was here but I am still thinking about how good the coffee was. We came here twice because it was so good but also because the women working there were lovely and the vibes were immaculate

I went to Serendipitea today on recommendation. The sand was nice. I order a tuna barm. Well to say it was the smallest barm i have ever seen was a under statement. Can of Diet coke , pack of crisp and a small tuna mayo barm nearly seven pound. I will NOT be returning. Shame because the place is nice.

The quality of the food is high for the price you pay. Everything is flexible, you can change items and make it exactly what you want..breakfast is great here but I also enjoy the sandwiches. This is a really great cafe that excels at the simple stuff you want for breakfast and lunch..the choice is good but not excessive and it's clean and pleasant to visit The staff are attentive and helpful and go out of their way to make your visit a positive one. Well done ladies, you have a really great spot here!

First visit today having been highly recommended by Friends. Lots of Regulars Absolutely Brilliant Lovely little Cafe. Great Staff. Beautiful Tasty Food. Plus Dog Friendly Will Definitely go again. Highly Recommended. Definitely worth a visit.❤️

Food excellent. Sausage and onion barm perfect. Poached eggs perfect. Welcoming staff. Good covid arrangements. Toilet access difficult. Entry corridor piled high with large cans of baked beans cakes etc. Skirting board in Ladies rotten and decaying. Needs a good sort out. Cafe table area immaculate. Toilet area in Urgent need of attention.

My Fiancé and I were looking for a local place hoping they did a half decent breakfast one Saturday morning, Serendipitea exceeded our expectations quality freshly cooked produce cooked to our liking, I am particular with my cooked breakfast and generally prefer to make my own but I couldn’t fault it 10/10 will definitely be returning.

The staff were really friendly and welcoming. They were accommodating to my intolerances with gluten free bread and dairy free butter and milks available. Everyone really enjoyed their breakfast. We will definitely return!

We were visiting friends and on the Sunday morning we wanted to go for breakfast and saw this place nearby. I think the lady who owns it is called Elaine, she may be the manager but she is fabulous! Super friendly and the breakfast was exactly what we wanted.

Just would like to thank the girls for the lovely Sandwich platters they made for our Anniversary, they could not have been more helpful.

Very friendly staff. Generous portions of food. Had full english and was cooked well and tasted nice. Loose leaf tea was great too. I wouldn’t say it’s ‘high end’, Great no frills cafe.

Serendipitea is our local café near to the office. Excellent service and quality of breakfast. We call and the food is freshly cooked within 15 -20 minutes. Quality sausage and egg barm with red sauce.

A group of 5 of us visited on Saturday at 11:30. Although it was busy, there were a couple of tables free upstairs but they weren't big enough for our group so we took a large table downstairs. The menu is extensive with plenty of cooked breakfast options like a full english (including vegetarian & vegan), eggs Benedict or royale, breakfast barms etc. With plenty of ways to customise your plate with extras. There's also a variety of smoothies & a wife range of teas & coffees. You order food at the counter where you also pay but the service was friendly & very quick. No sooner had our coffees arrived, our plates of food were also being brought down. Everybody's dishes were excellent, everything was on point & as you'd expect from a delicious brunch.

Well, parking was hard- not the fault of this fantastic friendly cafe, but I was grumpy walking with my gammy leg. MORE than MADE UP for with fantastic, FANTASTIC eggs benedict! So hard to find them on menus- but yummy, big decent portion, maybe a little extra hollandaise needed, there was enough really- but I’m piggy and smother it everywhere, would’ve happily paid for a little jug. “Oink!” Lovely eggs, properly poached freestyle in water, Bacon crisped to perfection and a lovely muffin that was crisp but not hard at all. My friends thick cut toast smothered in butter was deliciously reminiscent of Granny’s toast! The friendly staff are welcoming- the service speedy and without fault. 11/10 and back again I think! Worth the drive from the city centre!

the tables are always reasonably clean and the food is flabbergasting! a small children's play area downstairs...bit chilly though for the children but still amazing food especially the cupcakes!

The food is OK but over the years the portions and fillings are getting smaller and smaller. It is very expensive for what it is. My work buy a monthly breakfast for all staff here and they used to be nice but now they are cold and not the best.

I visited this lovely cafe for the first time today. After a bad night's sleep (courtesy of my 2 year old) the lovely welcoming staff, delicious brownie and comfy armchair were just what I needed. We sat downstairs and the great selection of toys kept my 5 year old and 2 year old well entertained. We will definitely be back!

We arrived and waited for it to open. As soon as someone saw us waiting opened the door with a smile and a welcoming warmth most places don't have. Wife: eggs BenedictVery nice and lovely to actually see it on an English barn, rather than toast at other places. Hollandaise sauce was a bit on the bland side. But that's a preference thing. Some people may prefer that. However eggs were not very runny. There was some yolk which came out but majority hard. However this was still tasty we just expected a runnier egg.Myself : Full Breakfast This was very tasty and nice to see a company using proper products and not processed supermarket own brands. Sausages were lovely. Black pudding was a little over done. If I could give 4.9/5 I would have, but these small minor bits slightly tainted this visit. It has not detracted from the want to come back. Friendly and inviting. People I would refer to as "Salt of the earth" jokes and smiles and professionalism everywhere. Make this place your go to place. I know to ask next time for eggs and black pudding to be done less next time. Thanks guysKeep up the good work.

Visited recently with a friend and his wife for a pick me up breakfast after a heavy night out in Manchester. Really good breakfast, and great service. The young girls in there were really chatty. Would never happen in London!! Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommended if you are in the area

One of my favourite breakfast haunts... always great quality, and washed down by decent properly hot coffee. Staff are always lovely, which is a bonus. Top tip... if you poke your nose in the door and it’s rammed, don’t be put off, they have a downstairs snug too.!

I popped in before a meeting nearby and had a lovely surprise. The menu has loads of choice and there are some good tasty healthy options available too which was great. The staff are really friendly and do their best to accommodate you even when it's busy. It's not a huge place so not many tables but well worth a little wait while you have a look at the menu and order. I have been a couple of times since and not disappointed once.

We went for lunch and they were busy. We took our coffee's downstairs after ordering but unfortunately our food order was overlooked. When I checked, we did not have time to wait for it to be freshly cooked so were given a full refund and and a loyalty card with enough stamps for a free coffee on our next visit. We are looking forward to this as the food looks great.

Nice little cafe , seemed quite busy when we were there. It was around 12.30

This is a reliable, friendly local cafe. There are quite a few options to choose from at breakfast time, all fresh and delicious. It attracts a loyal local clientele and with good reason. Meals come out in good time, prices are reasonable and staff pleasant. Tables at Street level and in a basement space, male and female toilets and a couple of daily newspapers for you to browse all add to the appeal. We enjoy walking here - combine it with a stroll along the canal, then head down Urban Road and turn left to find the cafe. Great start to the day.

Love this place, visit regularly and not once has it ever let me down for breakfast or lunch. Staff are friendly, it's always clean and tidy and the food is always fresh and amazing

Took my mum for lunch as a birthday treat, we both had an omelette that was delicious. Mum enjoyed her pot of tea as well as her lunch Plenty to chose from on the menu. Place is clean, staff polite and very attentive, definitely go back and would recommend this lovely little quaint place xx

Nice atmosphere and friendly service at this delightful cafe . Enjoyed Sunday brunch here with a friend . Great variety of teas and a comprehensive breakfast and lunch menu . Catered well for all dietary needs and very popular . Would definitely recommend .

Good food & friendly staff, great for breakfast or lunch, I love their coffee.. If its a cold day try the soup

This coffee shop is one of the best that I know .The staff are so nice and friendly and always have time for you they are willing to talk to you and get to know you. I will certainly recommend this place to all my friends and family !

Finally got a chance to come here for breakfast. Calmly decorated, a bit of shabby chic, very relaxing.

Been to Serendipitea many times over the past few years, always great food (especially the sausage), friendly staff, delicious coffee and speedy service. Highly recommended for friends and families alike.

Great breakfast, never disappoints. All the staff warm and welcoming. Well worth a visit for the sausages alone

Serendipitea is one of the only places in Sale where you can take your dog. And it's so so clean inside, everything was spotless. The food is reasonably priced and they made my latte perfectly. We came on a Saturday and the staff were really attentive and welcoming. Also, they seem to be very community focused, they had posters up advertising their afternoons aimed at older people to come and meet and socialise. I've not seen anything like that before and it's a nice touch. I'll recommend this place to anyone, it's never let me down!

We visited Serendipitea for a drink yesterday with our greyhound. The staff were very welcoming, the service was fast and the drinks were excellent - the coffee was first class, and the smoothie packed with tasty fruit. I also decided to have a sausage sandwich, which was cooked to perfection. All of this was delivered at a very reasonable price. We have found that places advertised as “dog friendly” can sometimes not be particularly clean because of the regular visits from many dogs, but Serendipitea was very clean and clearly the staff take great care in presenting the cafe to the highest possible standards. I would thoroughly recommend anyone living or visiting the Sale area make a visit to this splendid establishment!

We have not been to the area for a couple of years but we remembered Serendiptea and popped in for a coffee. Lovely Cappuccino and latte, proper sizes and great taste.

Hallazgo inesperado. Agradable cafetería con varios tipos de deliciosos brownie y parece que sería genial con los niños.

A la hora del almuerzo mientras llamado en la zona.

Gran Café. Propietario encantador que siempre te hace sentir bienvenido. La comida siempre es buena. No me puedo quejar. Gran desayuno.

Maravilloso acogedor café tradicional. La comida era perfecta tanto en porciones y calidad. El servicio era amable y muy acogedor. Muchas sonrisas y un ambiente maravilloso. Llevamos a nuestros 1 años que tenía una nieta muy bien jugando en el snug mientras mirábamos, relajado y disfrutó más magnífico café.

Mi madre, mi hija y yo comimos aquí hoy. Mi madre tenía un sándwich de jamón y queso con ensalada y mi hija (vegetarianos) tenía una tortilla de champiñones con ensalada. He Celiaquía y estoy también a la lactosa, por lo que excluyen tanto gluten y la lactosa de mi dieta. Este no era un problema y que tenía dos huevos escalfados, espinacas y salmón ahumado en pan tostado del pan. Genio gratis También tuvimos de kiwi y fresa té de hojas sueltas y té azul señora que eran deliciosos y se sirve en teteras de vidrio y elegante madre había un café con leche. La cafetería tiene un ambiente agradable, acogedor y el servicio era muy bueno. Sin duda volveremos de nuevo cuando nos están en la zona de venta.

Visitamos el café con los amigos e incluso mi perro poco bienvenida. Comida y bebida encantadora y servido por un muy educado, amable y acogedor señorita llamada Millie x

Siempre en un brew pop o el almuerzo. Café delicioso, el legendario fritos y el personal encantador. Un bonito lugar para conocer gente.

Lovely breakfast with excellent quality ingredients . However was spoilt slightly by being served on cold plates so the beans went cold quite quickly. Otherwise was really nice food and excellent service

Lovely little cafe with great coffee and delicious brownies! The Oreo and salted caramel brownies are especially delicious. Great little snug area downstairs with lots of toys and books for kids- really good place for me to meet my mummy friends and their toddlers, whilst having a nice drink and good food at the same time.

Lovely tuna salad. Good selection of café food, teas and cakes. Generally there once a week. Highly recommended.

No frills cafe that caters more for locals due to its location....but something very clam and relaxing about the place.Friendly staff and they obviously have a good regular customer flow.Aside from drinks there is a simple but varied menu.From fresh sandwiches ...jacket potatoes..to all day breakfasts.Reasonably priced and good portions.If you are passing I can give NO excuses/reasons why you shouldn't stop and eat.

I've been here a few time for an all day breakfast and each time it's been delicious. Always friendly and accommodating and have a place for the kids to play too.

Having stayed the night and expecting a cooked breakfast at the pub next door, only to find it closed with no reason!We took to trip advisor to find another pub close by but no where was open!! When do they actually open??Then we came across serendipitea and thought oh well we will have a coffee and wait for somewhere to open, but found the place very welcoming and serving breakfast. How glad we're we that we did, it was cooked to order and was delicious. Prices very reasonably too. We will definitely be back next time we stay over there..

Great food, a large choice of food from Eggs Benedict to sausage barns for a light bite to a full English to aid that Sunday morning recovery. Great coffee and Chia latte and a kids room down stairs for your family's.

It's the second time we've been & it was even better than the first. Because it's smallish you feel that maybe it'll be good but average. However, it's surprisingly good. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere &, for me, excellent sausages with my breakfast (after lunchtime!) - not the cheap ones you get in so many places. Go on, get in there!

visited this place a few weeks ago. what a hidden little gem this is! its not the largest of places but its got one of the largest personalities! the staff are absolutely fantastic, and the owner even came over and had a chat with me, she's lovely! they all made me feel so welcome, and the selection of cakes were both fantastic and delicious, and the fact they serve breakfast until late on is great, perfect for those hangover days! I will definitely be back!

Friends had recommended this place for its friendly service and great breakfasts, so as I was in the area thought i'd give it a go...The Full English was £5 so was expecting a top one! The sausages were big and tasty but not really browned so looked unappetising, bacon was flabby, uncrisp and looked microwaved, egg was a bit overcooked, beans looked and tasted like they had been reheated more than once and were dry and mushed up. Toast (nice to have a choice of white and granary) arrived already spread with marg and were a bit damp!, Black pud was the nicest bit.Coffee was in a nice big cup but very weak (£2.25) All in all an average brekkie, dirty old looking sauce bottles weren't very appealing either...

Been coming here for a year on and off now ..... Breakfast & brunch is always nice & well presentedDoes get busy at lunch time, and sometimes a wait for a table but apart from that it's a really nice little place that serves good quality fresh food & great coffee with polite staff would highly recommend & very child friendly with there kids play area downstairs .....

First visit and was very impressed with the quality of food, choice of menu and friendliness of staff.

I stumbled across this place quite by chance and ended up having the most amazing Eggs Benedict I've ever had! It's a tea/coffee house on a high street near Manchester, so don't expect sumptuous surroundings inside with expensive seating and a string quartet playing in the corner! It's clean and it's comfortable and the service is excellent. So what if its a little cramped when all of the tables are in use? This place has got character and a buzz about it - just what you want from a high street cafe. If you want the soulless, sterile, over priced, 'DING' your sandwich is ready type experience, carry on down the road until you get to one of those tax avoiding coffee houses usually frequented by people as dull as the decor those sort of places provide! My breakfast was amazing, as was everything else I saw coming out of the kitchen. All of the girls working here were welcoming, polite, chatty and friendly - nothing was too much trouble for them. The tea and coffee was excellent but the star of the show here was the food - it was simply delicious.To the person who found it 'stuffy and cramped, and difficult to park' - get over yourself and go somewhere else! Better still, read all of the positive reviews about this place and give it a second chance - it deserves it. Thank you ladies - I WILL be back!

The interior design is gorgeous, and the food is amazing, if slightly overpriced. The staff were lovely. However, it's way too small. As its a family friendly cafe in a pretty small room, screaming children were crammed in next to businessmen at lunch. I believe this is a great place, but if it's going to be small-child friendly, it really needs a larger premises.

I only spotted this place on Saturday when I was driving past so when my friend and I arranged meeting up, I suggested this place.Lovely cakes, very nice coffee and friendly helpful staff.She suggested we checked out the snug downstairs which was a fab space perfect for children.We will be back!

Love my regular trips to Serendipitea, staff are lovely and friendly and they make the most amazing poached eggs. Kids love the snug and the tea, coffee and cakes are pretty special

Had breakfast there and the whole experience was pretty poor. Service took ages as did the food and when it came dull lifeless scrambled egg that had clearly been microwaved and dried out end of smoked salmon that had clearly warmed whilst waiting for other ingredients. Scrambled agh and smoked salmon is not a culinary challenge so really bad. Perhaps ideal for coffee and cake but otherwise yuck. Will not be going back

can not fault this cafe went here today for the first time today very busy food was spot on brownies will be returning top job

Lovely place with great paninis, breakfasts and jacket potatoes. Lovely coffee and a plenty of seating. The owner is very friendly and creates a nice atmosphere.

Limited tables and extremely awkward when all the tables are occupied and the staff just stare and ignore your presence.Would have been nice to at least appologise and ask if you mind waiting.Rather expensive and unconfortably greasy and stuffy atmosphere.Parking was also difficult. Wont be going there again.

Situated on the main road from Altrincham to Sale, Serendipitea offers great coffee and superb breakfasts. Atmosphere is always friendly and you are treated like old friends.

Sites on maiin road, so no parking.....but a visit to this eaterie is worth walking a short distance. All of the menus is well sourced local food cooked and presented very well.We recently visited after picking up our son who has flown in from Cape Town. He has full English and through.y enjoyed it. Staff very welcoming and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble for them.Definitely a place to visit. Have been several times for breakfast and lunch.They operate a drinks loyalty card

We visited this local cafe after reading the reviews on tripadvisor. We have been looking for a good breakfast eatery within walking distance of our place in Sale, and now we have found one. The cafe is an appealing space - light and bright, with the tables well spaced and comfortable. We were pleased to find a choice of several of the morning newspapers available for us to read. We both ordered the cooked breakfast which came with a generous side order of toast. The cafe was not particularly busy first thing in the morning, and so aside from cafe radio being very loud, it was a relaxing and pleasant space to eat breakfast and read the papers. There are both male and female toilets, which like the cafe are clean and well appointed. We look forward to returning to try other items on the menu.

The lady owner of this place is so friendly and is always smiling! The food is to die for, particularly the breakfast, they're the best i've ever had.

They are really friendly with a fantastic selection of brownies. If you have kids take them downstairs to the amazing play area

This is a rare place - a truly, genuine, welcoming independent cafe. The owner, Flo, is amazing, always supporting the local community - for example, through the art work displayed in the cafe and the events she hosts. And the coffee is to die for.

A little gem! Fantastic food and drink, stAff are always friendly and fab little snug for families! Love the breakfasts and visited well over 10 times now and always spot on

me and business partner visited this café for the first time today I couldn't put a fault on anything lovely staff very friendly was greeting by a young lady staff made sure I had everything I needed very pleasant staff well done will be returning when im next in the area

Nice place to have my Sunday full English!Great food and atmosphere in nice surroundings. Been a few times and always good

This is such a lovely cafe! Everything about it is fantastic! From the coffee to the cakes to the atmosphere and the decor! You just feel so cosy there! The staff are so friendly, and they even have homemade gluten free brownies which is amazing for me since almost nowhere in sale does them! Every time I've been into serendipitea I've been impressed! I'd recommend any of the delicious smoothies they have too! I love this place and I'm so glad I know I can go there with my friends for a catch up over a nice drink and always have a great time :) wonderful!!

We only popped in for a quick cuppa while visiting Sale. It was warm and clean and felt very welcoming with friendly staff.

We've been coming here since Flo first opened her doors and it has to be hands down one of the best coffee shops in the north. The food is heavenly and her poached eggs are always perfect.What makes this place stand out is Flo's genuine commitment to her community and other local business as she uses local suppliers for much of the menu. It's also very child friendly with a well lit and spacious basement which is a godsend for energetic little ones! :)Can't recommend enough.

Been coming here quite regularly. Food is very good and fresh, coffee good, decor nice. Owner always friendly and a good host. Some of the front of house staff are miserable, they don't smile and are sullen. Don't say please and thank you. Maybe it's because the don't really like working at weekends! I come because it's good but let down a little with the glum faces. Owner - make them smile like you do!!

This little gem serves great coffee and breakfast - Eggs Benedict is my favourite. i would quite like to keep this one quiet!

Have visited twice recently. This is a lovely place to meet for coffee or business meetings as Sale does struggle to cater for people who do not have children with them. The downstairs area in the cafe is perfect for that. There is a nice atmosphere, breakfasts are tasty and reasonably priced. However the staff could smile a little more, they don't seem that happy (although they are pleasant when serving). On the downside I asked for a toasted teacake of which they were out of stock as there had been no delivery. This was disappointing as it was 11am, could they not have taken my order then popped to sainsburys (a few doors away) I would have been none the wiser and at £1.20 per serving it would have covered the cost. The toast and condiment selection was a rather nice replacement. They have a large display of cupcakes (please note these are not to be purchased as these are 'display' only) Maybe these could be changed on a regular basis as the sponge is a bluish colour on the vanilla. I digress, they only had a few in stock which again was disappointing. Maybe only display what is available to the customer on that particular day. Other than these minor details, I will be visiting again and would recommend

This is not just a cafe ! Brilliant ambience, very friendly and happy staff. First visit I did think this was just a cafe but it is far more. Lovely freshly made food, terribly tempting chocolate nibbles, beautiful coffee. Some friends and I visited once a month for lunch - now the course is over I'm definitely hoping our visits won't be ending.

What a lovely coffee shop. Popped in for a quick lunch with a friend and our daughters, there was something for everyone, from a full English breakfast to sandwiches, jacket potatoes, paninis and some lovely looking cupcakes, there was also a great selection of teas, coffees and a fridge full of soft drinks. We opted for sandwiches and paninis all served with a side salad. All very tasty and reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. Definitely try this lovely coffee shop if you are in the Sale area, we will be back.

Best coffee in the area and the staff are very friendly. Could not recommend this place enough. Always information on local stuff going on and helping the community. A must.

on a busy main road in Sale and on the way to Altrincham you will find a lovely cafe simply furnished with good tea and coffee a fine variety of other beverages, cakes, light bites, breakfast (from full to toast) and a variety of lunch items. The staff are courteous, pleasant and efficient. The food it tasty and enjoyable.This cafe is well worth a visit whether a visitor to the area or a resident.You are served quickly but never rushed, there are papers to read and quite a bit of information on what is happening in the area on notice areas and pamphlets. I found it clean and a great place to spend time whether fro breakfast, lunch or just a great cup of coffee/tea. Pop in and enjoy this little gem.

I visited once for coffee. I sat at a table which had been cleared but not cleaned from previous customer. When waitress came to take my order she wiped a small pool of liquid with her hand! Then wiped her hand on her apron! Had my coffee but put me off eating anything!

First visit today after a recommendation. Really lovely full English breakfast and a nice cup of tea. I will be returning.

Lovely breakfast. Not a greasy spoon. The decor is nice and modern, very clean. There were lots of cakes for those that like to indulge and very good coffee. A good find and we will be back!

Good little place, a few more smiles would be welcome but coffee is great - trust me i know good coffee. Great kids bit downstairs.

Just round the corner from me.Serves great breakfast / eggs benny /baguettes at a reasonable price. Lovely for a lazy weekend breakfast, especially as it's open on Sunday mornings. The decoration / design is lovely and there has clearly been a lot of thought put into the place.The owner is great too, very friendly and looking for a chat. I hope it does well as a new business and judging by the level of custom, it certainly is doing well!

A lovely little coffee shop in sale. Handy for my walk into the town centre. Lady owner is lovely and makes you feel very welcome.Cooked breakfast is a must!Nice that children are encouraged to play downstairs. Not everyone had kids and wants to sit in a noisy bean and brush type environment!

A lovely little coffee shop with a contemporary interior, a good range of teas and great coffee. The service is exceptionally friendly, with craft groups if that's your thing. Child friendly too. The sandwiches are fairly average, but the cup cakes and cooked breakfast are superb.