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5 MayThe One Coffee to Have in Manchester
Manchester's top specialty cafes all roast their own. Three are worth taking seriously, and choosing between them comes down to what they pour, not whether…
3 cities · 40 specialty cafés · 110 reviewed
Ancoats and the Northern Quarter give Manchester the region's roastery density; Liverpool adds 92 Degrees and Bold Street Coffee in the Baltic Triangle, and Lancaster's Atkinsons has been roasting since 1837.
Manchester
They roast under the same railway arch where they serve, so freshness is structural, not claimed. Ask what single origins are running alongside the Manchester Blend and order around those.
Manchester
The roastery is their own and every origin is traceable to the farm. The menu runs from espresso to Chemex to Aeropress, with tasting notes that explain what's in the cup.