The Whitworth Cafe in Manchester

A restaurant with a great atmosphere!

We ordered a chicken bacon and cheese sandwich plus a baked potato with chilli. The sandwich was dry, fries really not great and the chilli and baked potato lacked any flavour. On the bright side, the desserts and coffe were good!

Overpriced cafe for low quality food. Baked potato was dry . Chips with the panini weren't cooked properly. Panini was dry and didn't taste good. On plus side the cakes were good. So maybe would recommend to go for coffee and cake.

It's a bit like being on a film set 🙂. Great food, environment, and staff.

I like this cafe because of the amazing view of the park, and because I love visiting this Art Gallery. Be aware that despite closing times being shown as 5pm, food service stops at 3:30pm.

Amazing restaurant design with great view of the green park. Their mocha was top notch, not much the savory dishes. Super bland and needed way more salt. The pork was dried without any seasoning besides applesauce. The price is on a more affordable side.

Absolute shambles every time we visit -to the point where its comedic and expected. Come for an authentic Faulty Towers style experience! No organisation. Tables filthy and not cleaned. Discarded food under the tables. Tableware and cutlery are no more - only takeaway boxes and wooden knives and fork that snap with the slightest pressure. Cakes and treats at the counter left out in the open to be sniffed and sneezed over by queuing diners. Orders might take a quarter of an hour to make but no table service - you must stand and wait in the same area people are queuing until your number is called. Meanwhile others in the queue are confused about whether youre in the queue or just waiting. Ordered vegetarian flatbread, get to the table and it's chicken stew. Go back to change it - met with confusion and no one seems to be in control. It's such a shame because the space itself is stunning and holds such potential! With skilled staff and management, organisation, table service, silverware and crockery, it could be one of the best spots in Manchester! But for now- Avoid!

It's a quaint cafe in the centre of Manchester, the view is amazing overseeing the park. In summers, they even have seating arrangement outside. I had huge expectations from the food but unfortunately did not enjoy it much. We were a group of 10 women. Everyone ordered something different. The sandwiches are okay for the price but the hot chocolate I felt was overpriced and not the best ones. The chocolate cake looked like it was readymade and not baked in house. The service was good though.

I love this cafe... however, the music today was just too loud for an early morning. It doesn't suit the nature of the cafe or the view and the beauty of the park. With the distracting music and the people talking over it or singing loudly to it, it didn’t have its peaceful ambience. For a people who need some quiet sometimes, it was sensory overload this morning 🤯 I know that this isn't a library and that there are some quiet spaces here in The Whitworth, however this used to be a place where I could sit indoors, have nice food and take in the surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of this thing called life. Got nothing against music, just would be better to play something relaxing, or classical or even no music for the first hour, 90 mins/2 hours

Food was ok, place was top notch and staff was mostly friendly, except for the super tall cashier guy who was quite rude and kept intimidating staring at our table while we were there. The experience overall was good. One of my favorite place in town.

Looks great but very poor food Second time Ive come for breakfast, second time Ive been disappointed. First time, deep fried hard sausage, so had a bacon muffin this time, two small fatty bits of bacon for £6.50 is a joke, and on complaining to the waitress got a shrug, asked her to pass it on to the chief, no response. It may be a stunning setting but the food is over priced and poorly cooked!

What a great find! We stumbled upon this coffee shop while visiting the gallery, and I'm so glad we did. They offer a wonderful selection of cakes and pastries, and I couldn't resist indulging in a slice of cake as well. The atmosphere is lovely and serene, and the views are simply superb. I particularly appreciated the availability of high chairs for babies, which is definitely a plus for families. Overall, a delightful experience that I would highly recommend.

Nice place BUT beware they don’t allow laptop and study on weekends

The outstanding feature here is the space - the well designed and finished glass conservatory gives a pleasant immersion into the surrounding parkland. The service and food is of a high standard and the staff were very friendly.

Nice atmosphere but was told to put laptop away as it is a study free area. Explained I’m not a student and not studying but working. Rude and petty behaviour from staff. Won’t be returning

Was at the cafe today for quick tea whilst enjoying the snow. Beautiful place overlooking the park covered in snow will go again and the lady ana I think her name was she was lovely

Perfect coffee escape in winter with a great view since the room heater’s been working perfectly

Lovely location and food, appalling service. Despite prebooking a large table all of our food came at different times which to some extent is expected as you order at different times. One member of our parties food never turned up, despite being one of the first to be ordered and had to be asked for twice. The manager refused to authorise a refund despite the fact that this was clearly an error on the cafes party and the meal had been forgotten and the staff member speaking to us (who initally agreed to a refund) was incredibly rude and very dismissive of the poor experience and only excuse was that there was only one chef on. While this might explain slow service this didn't explain why one meal was forgotten and there was no apology. Sadly this ruined the experience and our work christmas meal.

It's a great space with a nice relaxing atmosphere but unfortunately, the food is sub par and the service is very slow. I ordered a flatbread which was to come with salad and chips as a side. Mine came 15-20 minutes after the person I ordered with. Mine came cold and without the salad or chips. The chips came 15 minutes after and the salad never came. The food was something I'd expect from a kebab takeaway but with restaurant prices - it was so much better a few years back when they used to do proper brunch.

Amazing design, beautiful autumnal views. But the rubbery stale salmon and cream cheese bagel with dripping yogurt (not cream cheese) and dripping over-dressed salad spoilt what should have been a wonderful experience.

Really lovely food but we didn’t have a good experience. We went on a busy ish Saturday afternoon and waited thirty minutes for two teas and an hour for food. When we asked about the order someone apologised about a printing error but then we still waited another half an hour. The waiter mumbled a half apology when they brought it. For the price of it, was pretty disappointing service.

The cafe is lovely to be in and to look out at the surrounding trees and park. The service was a little slow, and there was little for anyone with food allergies.

I visited Sat 27th May. I have visited in the past, however that was always work related. I enjoyed the quiet moments, looking out onto the park. I really enjoyed the food I ordered. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Looking forward to my next visit.

Everything nice and it’s a very beautiful place.

I think the cafe has a calming presence. On a sunny day, I would really enjoy drinking a hot cup of coffee. I tried the Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl which was *Halal*. Make sure to ask at the counter is the chicken is halal or not since it is not mentioned on the menu. You do have to prepare yourself to wait in a queue for a while specially in weekends. And the last time you can order food is by 3. Nonetheless, I loved the portion size as well and will definitely visit again.

Visited today for the first time with my wife great tasty food, Brilliant Friendly staff so helpful. Love the Location. Highly Recommended. Will definitely visit again👍

The waitress told me: no laptop between 11-2. This is very rude!!! If you are ready to get kicked off from the cafe then you can surely try here.

Superb! I always liked the place and the ambiance, but the new menu is even better! Prices are a little high, but the portions were generous, definitely worth a repeat.

Quite possibly my favourite cafe in Manchester for a coffee and treat -the little one loves it - it’s nice and open and there are a few toys for him - I do wish the menu had a bit more variety but the nourishing bowl is lovely and refreshing

My favorite place in Manchester, it feels like you are in the middle of a forest, especially during Autumn. The coffee here is very nice, and the food too.

Very nice, it’s become my cozy spot. The food is simple but well done. The drinks are great, I especially like their mochas. If you come for breakfast don’t hesitate to try their sweet potato dish. It makes me, a very carnivorous male, balk. Very nice scene, try to arrive when the kids are off to school though.

Beautiful cafe with views of the park. A bit pricey but still lovely.

A hidden escape right in the middle of Manchester City! We adore this stunning green escape. @thewhitworthcafe is made entirely out of glass and steel. The restaurant provides 360deg views while you enjoy a beautiful lunch. We ordered the Rose Lemonade (pro tip: ask for a glass with a slice of lemon in it for extra lux). Our food included the Nourish Bowl with Chicken (£9.50) and Roast Pepper & Artichoke Barbakan Sourdough Sandwhich (6.95). We thought they matched each other perfectly and loved sharing both of these options. We’d describe the food as very fresh tasting and we enjoyed it thoroughly. It would be perfect for a warm summers day or just a meal full of goodness. The best part of this restaurant, is by far the views. It’s peaceful and scenic whilst protected from the elements. We visited @thewhitworthcafe on a glorious sunny day and we’d love to go again when it was raining to experience the pitter patter of rain drops around you (without getting wet). Our biggest tip would be to book a table and ask for one in the far corner for optimum experience with uninterrupted views. You can find this beautiful cafe on Oxford Rd, in Whitworth Gallery (opposite MRI). UKFOODBESTIES (Insta or Tiktok) Yumminess: 💖💖💖💖🤍 Instagramability:💖💖💖🤍🤍 Vibe: 💖💖💖💖💖 Service: 💖 💖🤍🤍🤍 Price: ££

Have eaten here before and it's standard gallery fare. Opening times are misleading as they stop food at 3:30 and everything else around 4 - but you can still sit down

Atmosphere is great. Overlooking the park. Decent food. Thanks to young and friendly staff .

Great food and drinks with a good, if slightly loud, atmosphere at sane prices

It is a lovely cafe over looking the park but it is a shame about the service. I waited over 20 minutes for 2 coffees, when there was no one in front of me in the queue. I also ordered toast to take out , it arrived with the butter wrapped up separately. Was I seriously expected to butter the toast outside with no utensils?! They just seemed grossly incompetent.

Lovely Atmosphere for a coffee! However it was very cold in there. I can imagine it would be perfect in the summer.

Food is dry. Not what is in menu. It says Lebanese falafel with beetroot hummus, . NO beetroot hummus! Falafel is very dry!

nice mocha, good service, beautiful cafe :) perfect place to go to if u’d like to wind down with a hot cuppa while watching the sky n trees, or even for a study session after browsing through the art gallery! just wishing it opens for longer in the week

Rude staff, not buggy friendly. There was nowhere to sit when I got there after struggling to get my buggy through the door which was extremely narrow. No one offered help and the only table available was reserved.

A calm and peaceful atmosphere with a panoramic view all round of the park, the feel of being outside when in it was a lovely. We had some great hearty food, hot drinks and freshly baked cakes were delicious . Service was great staff were friendly will definitely visit again

A good place for friends' getting together.

We came today with our 2.5 year old and from the moment we got to the "wait to be seated" entrance the staff were just rude, the guy said no tables available. Rather than say but in 20mins there is I had to ask oh when would there be any availability .. then he said oh in 20mins... 🤷🏻‍♀️ came back after 20mins and went to order seem annoyed that yet another customer had asked for a latte. The Food was wack daddy! For £37 was very disappointed, specially as my daughter's was very over cooked. I felt in a way to ask for a drink that I ordered 2 of and only received one.. again rude staff when I asked for the other drink. Sorry yall have to work on a Saturday but if u dont like it dont work there ! Geez

Overpriced. Consistently bad service.

The cafe at the Whitworth is the highlight of a splendid restoration of the whole building. It's a modern glass design, jutting out into the park so that you're surrounded by trees. The food is stand-out, really memorable, both for lunch and on later-opening evenings. Lots of local drinks stocked, too, and friendly, professional staff.

Excellent cafe good food interesting menu and very pleasant staff. Well worth a visit and the gallery is nice too.

Great ambience.. Huge windows with lots of sunlight. Fresh made breakfast!

Nice setting overlooking the park. I only had a pot of tea so can't give an opinion about the food - but the menu looked tasty.

Standard café fare and quality.

Nice cafe, big glass windows looking onto the park, gooey brownie!

Beautiful setting and good healthy food.

Too expensive and not much selection for kids. Nice views across the park . People tend to use the space to sit with a lap top working with papers ect and not eat so diners are lucky to get a table. Maybe the gallery needs a communal space for this

Amazing view with a great service. I always have my coffee here.The food is delicious and healthy but a bit expensive to feed the whole family.

Great space great good.Staff extremely pleasant.

Lovely situ for restaurant. Unfortunately sevice was terrible, staff standing around doing nothing. While waited over half an hour for our salads. Which was putting 3spoonfuls of prepared salad on a plate. £9 not worth it. Very disappointed. Won't go again

Nice cafeteria, with amazing views to the park and good options of food.

An excellent venue with a lot of potential. Top noch service. A bit disappointed with the food.

Tasty, good vegetarian options, good portion size. Recommend

Pretty little cafe here in Whitworth.

Great building, good food, friendly service.

Nice cafe set in beautiful park with great views. The food is a bit unusual, but wholesome. It is popular and gets very busy.

Beautiful place in central Manchester for a breather and cup of tea

Cheap and quiet coffee place with nice view of the park. Self service

Amazing and idyllic place to rest and take something with good views

Great museum and cafe. Lovely being right next to the park and the community car park on acomb street transits a cheap visit. And it's part of bee in the city.

Food was average and ridiculously over priced for what you get.

Amazing setting and nice food (when you get it) the slowest poorest service I have ever received. Got our orders completely wrong. Took an hour to do it (No one else was in) for a table of four. A real shame because it's an amazing setting and the food was good. The staff were friendly just useless.

Amazing food. Salads truely fab.

Fantastic views of the park and good brunch menu

Waiting time for an avocado on toast is more than one hour. I was so looking forward for a nice breakfast which endend in me having to leave on an empty stomach because I was never served. Only good thing about that place is the view.

Lovely colour food with a fab view! Friendly staff and free brownie samples. Hope to be back again soon

Super place to have a nice relaxing day

Awesome location, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, healthy food & lovely views. What more could anyone possibly want from an art gallery cafe. . .

Cafe in the park. The local park, looking over the trees. With decent food. Usually just come in for a coffee. Only sad point, for me: the outdoor terrace is in the shade:(. A shame not to be able to sit outside in the sun, like you could at the front pre-refurbishment.

Beautiful cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Whitworth Park. A really nice place to relax.

A beautiful place which has nice food and very friendly staff. Child friendly with high chairs and easy to walk in with a pushchair.

Amazing staff, amazing food, nice ambience both inside and on the terrace. The place is Morden and clean. The food portions are generous. Their Veg is locally sourced, they make their own breads and soups. Would beat a lot of fine dinning restaurants by a mile.

An oasis of calm, had breakfast overlooking the park. Very good food, excellent customer service and friendly staff. A great escape if you're visiting or waiting for relatives at the Central Manchester Hospitals which are a two minute walk away.

3pm on a Sunday no food available other than a choice of brownies, very disappointed when there is so much advertised. Had to wait at our table for 20 minutes for a flat white and a hot chocolate. The rocky road and drinks were disappointing and the cafe dirty. All in all a very disappointing experience in a beautiful building and location.

Absolutely outstanding food. My friends had the English Breakfast and I had pancakes with bacon and maple syrup - I have hardly stopped thinking about it since and can't wait to go back again! In a beautiful light and spacious setting too. My friends thought the breakfast was one of the best they'd had and it looked like it... I was envious of them before mine came out, however there was a significant delay between mine and theirs with no apology and a poor excuse ("it's being made fresh"... Well so was everything, wasn't it?) In fact I'd say they forgot and it was just sat on the pass because it was barely warm. Poor service is highly frustrating, but poor service, no acknowledgement and a clear lie... very disappointing. Two stars less for a begrudged service which negatively impacted our experience. The food however is still 100% worth going for.

Great food - I was able to pick vegan things off the menu and ask about what was suitable. It was very well presented and tasted lovely. 5 stars if there was some vegan and allergen labelling on the menu, menu boards, and cake stands.