Coffee Bar Espresso
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About Coffee Bar Espresso
Coffee Bar Espresso is a coffee shop and cafe located inside Shudehill Interchange bus station in Manchester. The counter serves lattes with latte art alongside chai latte, plus snacks for those passing through. Background music plays in the space, and seating is available for sitting down before a bus rather than only for takeaway. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, making it easy for visitors with mobility needs to reach the counter, and outdoor seating gives an option for those who prefer to sit outside. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis with no booking needed. It opens Monday to Saturday during the day and closes on Sundays. Given its position within the bus station, it suits travellers picking up a drink or a snack before departure as much as those with time to sit and wait.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Menu & Prices
11 dishes- Cappuccino Coffee
- Latte
- Espresso
- Coffees
- Mocha
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, latte art, chai latte and quiet background music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, latte art, chai latte and quiet background music.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the coffee, with several calling it great, smooth and rich, and one praising a latte with real latte art. A chai latte is singled out as fluffy and perfectly sweetened, and the drinks draw the strongest enthusiasm. Close behind is the setting inside the Shudehill bus interchange, where diners describe a quiet, relaxing, cozy stop with soft background music and eclectic furniture, a contrast to the sterile halls around it. Friendly, smiling staff and kind owners come up repeatedly, along with simple, good food and prices several call honest or reasonable. Some use it before a coach, others take food away when in a hurry, and a few visit regularly just to unwind. The one criticism comes from a reviewer used to Sydney coffee, who found the espresso over-extracted and a little bitter, though the glass of water, the price and the quiet music still made it a pleasant stop. One regular describes it as a place to chill out for half an hour.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the coffee, with several calling it great, smooth and rich, and one praising a latte with real latte art. A chai latte is singled out as fluffy and perfectly sweetened, and the drinks draw the strongest enthusiasm. Close behind is the setting inside the Shudehill bus interchange, where diners describe a quiet, relaxing, cozy stop with soft background music and eclectic furniture, a contrast to the sterile halls around it. Friendly, smiling staff and kind owners come up repeatedly, along with simple, good food and prices several call honest or reasonable. Some use it before a coach, others take food away when in a hurry, and a few visit regularly just to unwind. The one criticism comes from a reviewer used to Sydney coffee, who found the espresso over-extracted and a little bitter, though the glass of water, the price and the quiet music still made it a pleasant stop. One regular describes it as a place to chill out for half an hour.
Featured reviews
- Debra Dipple
“Amazing food and drinks at a very reasonable price. Lovely friendly owners.”
- Mick Moffatt
“I use this place on a regular basis. Quality food and drink and relaxing soft music. Fantastic place to chill out for half an hour.”
- Enock K Kimbowa (EKK)
“The first time I came here was because of the deco. I was only looking for a cold drink to go but found myself sitting down to soak in the atmosphere. For a cafe at the Interchange it is very very quiet and relaxing with some soothing background music. Since then I have regularly going to Shudehill Interchange and looked forward to having a drink there. I cannot say anything about what they serve because, to be honest, I have only been there for the ambience to bring some freshness to my day.”
- Phoebe Surridge
“Stopped here to get a coffee before my coach. Genuinely fantastic coffee, smoothe and rich. Lovely atmosphere with some gentle music playing, chatty friendly staff. Brilliant place to unwind for a bit during stressful travel.”
- clive ward
“First up, context. I live in Sydney and am spoiled for high quality choices for coffee. Espresso was a bit over-extracted and a little bitter. Maybe that was the beans? But the glass of water, the price, the eclectic furniture, the very quiet background music made for a very pleasant stop.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services
Show more amenities
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Cosy
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Offerings· 1
- Alcohol
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
Cafes near Coffee Bar Espresso
- Siop Shop4.71,0560.2 mi
fruit fritters, flat white, vegan donuts
- Tim Hortons4.41,8620.2 mi
breakfast sandwich, hash browns, iced matcha and frappes
- Chai Latte4.27360.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
full english breakfast, chai latte/desi tea, french toast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Bar EspressoOutdoor seating | 4.5186 | — | coffee, latte art, chai latte |
| Siop Shop | 4.71,056 | 0.2 mi | fruit fritters, flat white, vegan donuts |
| Tim Hortons | 4.41,862 | 0.2 mi | breakfast sandwich, hash browns, iced matcha and frappes |
| Chai LatteOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.2736 | 0.3 mi | full english breakfast, chai latte/desi tea, french toast |
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