Takk Coffee House in Manchester

Was very excited to try this but sadly it's permanently closed I was told by their neighbors. It does not exist anymore.

Great breakfast, strong and nice coffee. Nice place👍🏻

The food was quite underwhelming for the price. It tasted very average, and it seemed like there wasn't much effort put into making it flavorful or unique. For the cost, I expected a higher standard in terms of taste and overall quality. Unfortunately, it felt like it fell short in both presentation and flavour.

We used to come here all the time, but lately it feels like the chef might have changed. The food’s gotten pretty bland, some of the pastries seem a bit old, and it’s gotten more expensive too.

It's good here. You can have breakfast and you can work on your laptop. Vegan breakfast was pretty good, if the portion was a little small but maybe I'm just greedy.

The atmosphere is so lovely, clean and calm. The Iceland map is such a nice touch. The staff are kind. We went for breakfast and had the House Granola and the Garlic Mushrooms on Sourdough. They were divine, I could've licked the plate! We had an Iced Berry Tea and English Breakfast Tea which were lovely, took longer to come than the food but was still nice.

Fantastic coffee shop in the heart of Manchester. Eggs Benedict, French toast and cappuccino were perfection.

Only stayed for drinks. But nice selection. Very nice looking inside and friendly staff

I want to give a big shout out to the pregnant girl who works here (sorry didn't catch her name wad in the middle of a melt down). As a new mum with limited hands and some difficult days, I really appreciated how she went above and beyond her role. Came outside as I couldn't go in alone, talked to me and gave me a free coffee. Thanks so much for coming to talk to me, you made my day much better 💛💛

I went with my family , The coffee shop for couples or friends only .

Tasty food , good coffee they were so slow but the almond croissant was burnt but it was so good

A cup of excellent coffee makes me very impressed.

Amazing brunch place with a tasty vego nduja and sausage butty. Good coffee too!

Just had a coffee, but the place was rammed. It came quickly, was reasonably priced and was absolutely delicious

Service improved a lot..bakery quality not as good as it used to be and only 2 alternative mills which were oat and peas. Both full of rapeseed oil extremely unhealthy Soya and other options not long available

Yesterday I came because the ratings were so high and I can wholeheartedly say it was the best oat cappuccino I’ve ever had. It was so smooth and delicious I wish I bought two. The choc chip cookie was also incredible- crunchy on the outside, soft in the inside with a lovely vanilla after taste. It was however tainted by the lady who greeted and served me. She was so unnecessarily unresponsive and quite rude. Plus she looked over to see if I chose to tip or not- she was not subtle about it and had a face when I chose not to tip. Not with that service. It did shadow my experience but I’m not going to rate it down for her because the food and drink was perfection plus everyone else there seemed lovely.

I visited here whilst in Manchester over night. After googling top rated coffee shops within Manchester, this was at the top of the list. It had a very relaxed trendy feeling, plenty of seating to choose from & some lovely artwork as per one of my photos. Staff were attentive, coming to the table to take orders. I only went for a “dirty chai”, however the food I saw people eating looked very appealing.

Pastries were a bit dry (pain au chocolat) and the filter coffee was underwhelming (and made much too quickly). Lacking taste and body. Overall a bit disappointing.

There are time for closing the kitchen depending on the staff. No specific time for this. Today I came from a really far distance to have some of their food but unfortunately the kitchen is closed.

Such a cool vibe, great coffee and delicous food with many vegan/vegetarian Options which I can recommend.

Great coffee in Manchester’s cool Northern Quarter.

One of my favourite coffee shops in Manchester. Great coffee. Plenty of space to work with plug points. Would recommend!

In short, meh. Very meh. Bought a luke-warm-not-very-strong latte for 4,60. Could be the most expensive latte in the city // certainly not the best latte in the city.

Too keen to see us go as they were closing early, we were informed but still felt rather unwanted

Awesome food, had the french toast and it was perfect!

Best work/study cafe in town by far

Lovely cosy spot, really chilled. I’ve had a lot of granola in my time but the granola here was the absolute best. Fantastic coffee too! I would highly recommend Takk.

Excellent coffee. I had a flat white and it was exceptional: truly delicious. Also had poached eggs on toast, which was good. The eggs Benedict with mushroom and halloumi was delicious and a good portion size. The staff were friendly. Service was fast

Almost paid £4 for this little tiny oatmilk latte and its in a glass?? I've had better lattes that cost less, although the heart was pretty. I went on a Saturday as well so there was hardly any space to move and to sit down let alone be in peace and the little table I sat at was low down and wooden and uncomfortable and I ended up sitting with a stranger and having a conversation. Apparently its not always that loud and busy but on Saturdays it is, so wouldn't recommend then unless you arrive in time to pick your choice of seating. Great indoor WiFi. Nice atmosphere, however the drink was way too expensive. They have vegan options for food too.

Chilled coffee shop, breakfast/lunch/cake options and excellent coffee of course. Cool decor with school desks complete with graffiti and hanging lights. Out of all the third wave coffee shops I've visited in Manchester, I'd say Takk do the best food so i usually prioritise it over Foundation or NTP etc if i know I'm going to be eating. Personal favourite is poached eggs with salmon and avocado on sourdough.

Relaxed coffee shop in Northern Quarter. Cinammon Bun 5* Coffee 3.5* Great atmosphere

Hands down to the best French toast ever with nice combination of flavors; the lemon curd was definitely the highlight of the dish! The cappacunio was perfect and extremely good quality and so is the ambience inside the cafe, giving a feeling of cosiness and warmth on a rainy Wednesday morning.

Lovely vibes, the Bomba Hash Benedict was brilliant

Lovely place ! Dropped by on my way to work and the coffee was gorgeous. Will certainly be back ☕️

Visited the University Green branch. Popped in on way back to hotel and looking for coffee. Nice friendly waitress. Really nice coffee (El Salvador), best I’ve had so far in Manchester. Shared a mixed berry muffin which was lush (crispy sugary coating and soft spongy centre). Will definitely return.

Lovely airy space with plenty of tables. Just as well, we went for brunch on a Saturday and it was packed! Pleasant, efficient staff, and a lovely arty crowd made for a buzzing atmosphere. We had great coffee and were very tempted by the Pollen Bakery pastries and cakes, but opted for the avo on sourdough with poached egg, which was excellent. Quite simply the best I've had ❤️

This was a great find! Smooth coffee, good range of food (including GF, Vegan), service was quick and efficient. Would definitely recommend this place for lunch or a snack.

Friendly staff, nice location, but most importantly quality coffee and food. The espresso was nice, a touch of bitterness but mellow flavours. Likewise for the cappuccino, though it was maybe a bit milkier than I'd usually prefer. The arepa was delicious, stuffed with cheese, served with avocado, fresh salsa, egg & crispy bacon, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Very good brunch and coffee spot

Best cafe in the area, lovely atmosphere and serious quality coffee

Lovely place with good specialty coffee 👌

Had a vanilla latte and it was lovely! Ended up here after the place I was going to go was fully booked but I will be going here first next time as it was so nice.

Un poquito caro, pero es una opción tranquila para desayunar. El local no tiene un gran encanto, pero el café, bollería y pasteles estan buenos

Great coffee. The avocado on toast is also delicious, especially with halloumi.

Popped in mid friday afternoon for a late lunch and managed to snag the last table avaliable. I ordered the french toast, which was epic and a perfect mid afternoon treat And an oat flat white, this was on the small side and i was slightly disappointed they didnt have many other dairy alternatives. The place has a hip feeling but not pretentious. My only advice, other than go there, is dont sit beside the stairs as i assume thats where the kitchen is and it was slightly oily/greasy smelling if there were any other seats i would have moved but alas.

Chai latte and pastry was decent. Giving 3 stars as the wifi was really crappy and i had to use my hotspot for my zoom call. 😂

The batch brew was excellent, lovely and fruity. The staff were friendly and kept the tables clean. I’m a bit confused by the opening times because here on Google it says they close at 16.30 on Fridays. But when I was there on a Friday the staff told everyone they were closing by 16.00 so everyone had to leave by then. Maybe they want to be packed up and away themselves by 16.30? But that’s not the same as being open till 16.30.

Great food , warmly welcomed and decent coffee but the walls are full of offensive imagery. Ended up leaving early. It’s not “art”

It was good. I tried the turkish eggs. It was a bit unseasoned but fine. The nigella seeds were a nice touch. They only have oat milk for plant-based milk alternatives.

Excellent coffee, delicious vegan chocolate cake and a warm atmosphere, in this cozy place with plenty of books and magazines to read , if you come alone. There are also work stations if you want to work with your laptop and you can buy, if you want, their own ground coffee.

Nice coffee and food but had to wait 30 minutes for a slice of bread and eggs. Tips paid in advance for nothing basically

I absolutely love this place! Great coffee, great atmosphere. Often visit when working in Manchester.

delucious bakery, great coffe, calm atmosphere....

2nd time visiting. Love the flat white coffee, looks small but packs a flavoursome punch ! Bit of the beaten track but we'll worth making time for. Look forward to eating there over the holidays or early next year !

Great place, and amazing selection of cakes. I am always on the look for coffee shops where I can write and read while enjoying a cake and a coffee, highly recommend this spot. Staff were lovely too

Best cappuccino I’ve had tbh Vibes too

Good coffee. Good food. But having to order and pay using the qrcode link is horrible. It makes sense when you want to order to pick up, but not when you are at the place.

Great cafe with delicious food. Good wifi to do some work. 🙂 the staff is friendly.

Super tasty brunch/breakfast options and amazing coffee!

Why wait for your 🚂at Piccadilly when this coffee shop is only 10 minutes away?Top quality coffee and a really dank piece of Vegan Chocolate Cake 👌🏼Great, friendly staff ensure you are well looked after.

loved the coffee and thank you for the friendly service xxx

One of the best French toast I’ve had, just the toppings really complemented well.

Wish we didn’t have a light breakfast before arriving here. Loved the French toast and drinks were nice as well. The place was buzzing 20mins after opening.

Im just doing this because im bored

Good brunch spot. Very efficient and speedy service. Food was cooked perfectly and came out super fast.

Muffin was OK but served the worst tasting coffee I've had anywhere. Far too expensive so many places in Manchester to get a good coffee but this isn't one of them.

Lovely spot for coffee. Can get busy as it’s popular. Great vegan options, particularly the blueberry croissant.

Super smooth and delicious coffee

Great little spot for whatever you want, from workspace to brunch Takk has it all! Coffee is so so good. Can't recommend this place enough

Quick and pleasant service. Tasty food.

Been coming here almost every week for years and always love the atmosphere and staff here. Special shout out to Nikos who makes you feel at home! Good quality food, amazing quality coffee and tea... pls bring back the mushroom on toast and broccoli 🥦

Great service, fantastic coffee ☕️

Really nice coffee and cool atmosphere. Nice place to work or catch up with someone

Great little coffee house, food was lovely.

My favourite coffee shop in Manchester - it goes without saying that the coffee is great, but so are the food, cakes and service. Highly recommend it!

Very cool space for brunch. Epic sarnie and great coffee.

I loved your coffee and always made a special detour to get it but i noticed that coffee started to get bitter. And while I was waiting for coffee today i have realised why - girl, who takes orders, prepeares esspresso shots, and goes back to orders. Then esspresso shot states ( in my case) over 2 minutes while second poured milk in it... Such a bad practice guys. An I am not a coffee guru but I work in coffee industry for last 20 years I hope managers are aware of this. It would be such a shame to loose customers over such a small thing

Super hyggeligt sted med god lokation og fantastisk lækker (morgen)mad og kaffe. Vil helt sikkert anbefale det. Venlig personale og dejlige omgivelser at nyde sin morgenmad i. Priserne stemmer fint overens med, hvad man får serveret.

Expresso coffee excellent, decor good to work with laptop, unfortunately couldn’t stay too long as the cooking fumes overwhelmed me.

Great atmosphere for study but it can be a bit warm inside. Also, taste of espresso was not to my liking.. but still one of the favourite places.

Amazing espresso and service from the people working at Takk. Espresso was served with a lovely glass of sparkling water to rinse my palate. £3 might be on the pricey side but happy to pay that for the service given.

Great place to grab a cup and vibe. Love the atmosphere.

A very nice brew... The menu and pastry looks nice too, will try it next time.

Best coffee in MCR at the moment

The best coffee ever had in the uk

Brilliant coffee and chocolate croissant with that authentically stand-offish Scandinavian service, with my espresso served on a timber board with a shot of sparkling mineral water - the henna mark of a proper 5-star coffee shop. An abundance of seating so you don’t feel rushed when dining-in, and clearly the ‘Central Perk’ for local laptop-tapping creatives. Rather awkwardly, and novelly for the UK, I was asked if I wanted to tip the staff upon ordering, when literally all that occurred was I had said hello and told them what I wanted to eat and drink. Perhaps I should also be permitted to hover over the cashier while the staff are asked by automatic prompt ‘please enter amount of discount based on how friendly the customer is’. Am I supposed to predict that the service will be great and therefore tip in advance? If so, do I get a refund for that tip if the service is not as predicted? These are issues that are easily avoided if this American (and apparently Czech) cringe is removed from our British society, with staff paid fairly and prices increased if necessary so that is possible. Nevertheless, I would happily return to this classy establishment any time with my quill and leather-bound notebook.

Coffee was great (and I am a fussy Australian coffee drinker) and service great.

Great spot! Plenty of space, lovely coffee and menu. Will be back

What a find! Chill place with great coffee and even better food. The french toast was a revelation. Creative menu overall with unique options...or something more straightforward if you want it. Really loved it here.

Great place for coffee and brunch. Had a really good scrambled egg on toast. Nice to find they had batch brew coffee. Service very friendly.

Reply good taste 👌🏼 must try it

We found this gem of a place off the main shopping street and decided to visit for a coffee stop. Luckily we found the last inside table as the weather was a little unpredictable. There is plenty of outside seating too. Probably the nicest flat white coffee I have had and unfortunately we only had drinks as the food that was being served at other tables was looking very attractive too. The friendly staff made the whole experience a positive one.

Croissants were a bit stale. Coffee, staff and atmosphere were great.

Nice coffee and nice slice of vegan chocolate cake. Came back today to try it again but they closed before official closing time, which was a shame. Walked all the way there for nothing

Staff were great, friendly, and service was good. Food was bang average. £12 for two eggs slapped on a lukewarm piece of sourdough and an avocado on the side. Wouldn't be back for the food and wouldn't recommend. Not quite sure what is Icelandic about this place either. The food and drinks options weren't Icelandic at all. Disappointed because it looks nice in pictures.

Excellent coffee! Best in Manchester. However, what makes this place truly the best in the city is the food. The breakfast/brunch menu is outstanding. My regular!

This place does not offer table service. I mention that because nowhere does it say so. Not on the menu, the serving counter, the wall. Nowhere. I sat at my table for 10 minutes, choosing what I wanted and then waiting to place my order. At no time did the waitress, barrista or "manager" come to me to explain. Infact nobody had said hello, or welcomed me despite having to walk right past them. When I eventually went to place my order the waitress said that the kitchen had just closed. I pointed out that I had been waiting 10 minutes to which she replied that she had't seen me. Apparently nobody had. I'm 6 feet 2 inches tall and weigh just shy of 18 stones. There was no one else at my table. But nobody saw me. They did see a young, hip type who came in. They were all over him. One other thing I should mention, I'm old. I don't think the staff here are stupid, although they all do a good impression. Any yes, they have few if any social skills, but I think their problem is that, they don't see old. My suggestion if you are north of 50, save yourself the embarrassment. Go somewhere else. You are not welcome here.

The staff, the food, the drinks and the vibes are just amazing here. You pay at the bar or via a QR code at your table. Service is quick, atmosphere here is friendly to chat with your friend/family and is conducive for working on your computer too. Very conveniently located and less than 5mins walk to Manchester Piccadilly. Great place to get brunch. Paid Parking is available outside the cafe

This hidden gem of a place definitely proved to be as good as the rating suggested. I arrived there and the waiter graciously helped me carry my luggage (I had 2 big suitcases) into the cafe. The food was amazing and the ambience was nice. I spent an hour there having brunch and relaxing. Food is a little pricey but its usual cafe prices. The service was the best part - it always blows me away how kind people can be!

I popped in here after reviews. I am on a trip and wanted to taste some good coffee. The staff were lovely and attentive and recommended various coffees. It’s very peaceful and relaxing. If you are in the area I would say it is a crime to not pop in for a drink. The food looked amazing but I only had a couple of coffees.