Embankment Cafe Co.
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About Embankment Cafe Co.
Embankment Cafe Co. is a cafe in Manchester on New Kings Head Yard that doubles as a co-working space and welcomes dogs. The menu includes coffee, pastries, croissants, a Maple Syrup Bun and an Almond Croissant, alongside artisanal items like jams and crisps. Reservations are recommended. The step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, while outdoor seating supports outdoor dining. Free Wi-Fi enables working on site, and takeaway lets customers eat off site. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsFamily friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, croissants, maple syrup bun and pastries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, croissants, maple syrup bun and pastries.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the coffee and pastries, with multiple praising the great coffee and naming the croissants, maple syrup bun, and almond croissant as standout treats. Several also highlight the quiet, relaxed atmosphere and the selection of artisanal items like jams and crisps. Close behind are complaints about service, with some describing slow or unwelcoming interactions at the counter and one reviewer noting a request for an extra hot drink was ignored. A few also criticise inconsistent quality, citing burnt or flat croissants and hit-or-miss coffee. One reviewer reports finding flies on the counter near ready-to-eat food.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the coffee and pastries, with multiple praising the great coffee and naming the croissants, maple syrup bun, and almond croissant as standout treats. Several also highlight the quiet, relaxed atmosphere and the selection of artisanal items like jams and crisps. Close behind are complaints about service, with some describing slow or unwelcoming interactions at the counter and one reviewer noting a request for an extra hot drink was ignored. A few also criticise inconsistent quality, citing burnt or flat croissants and hit-or-miss coffee. One reviewer reports finding flies on the counter near ready-to-eat food.
Featured reviews
- Elizabeth Bourn
“Really affordable (pasta was £6, smoothie was £5) really nice and lovely inside”
- Dario
“Very nice play, plenty of comfortable seats, free WiFi, and good coffee”
- Anon Anon
“For a coffee shop charging around £4 per cup, I think it’s reasonable to expect polite and attentive service. I asked for my drink to be extra hot and, despite being the only customer at the time, this wasn’t acknowledged by either barista. In particular, the woman serving didn’t smile or respond when I asked how she was, which made the interaction feel quite unwelcoming. I completely understand that working on a Sunday morning isn’t always easy, but a basic level of friendliness and getting the order right should be standard. Unfortunately, this visit didn’t reflect that, and it left me disappointed. Based on this experience, I wouldn’t recommend.”
- Ciprian Matei
“Quite poor for a cafe. The people at the till seem untrained and like they don’t wanna be there. The coffee is barely ok. …”
- Itz Me
“❌FOOD SAFETY❌ Found flies on the counter when I visited. It’s a concern as they have the meal deals and ready to eat food right beside the counter. There’s flies on tables as …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has free water refills
- Serves organic dishes
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dining options· 5
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
How Embankment Cafe Co. compares to nearby cafes
- Embankment Cafe Co. · This shop4.182 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: coffee, croissants, maple syrup bun
- Cafe Fresco4.4115 reviews1.3 mi
Mentioned in reviews: full English, breakfast in bread, cup of coffee
- 190 reviews2.8 mi
Mentioned in reviews: full english breakfast, belly buster breakfast, bacon and sausage
- 164 reviews4.9 mi
Mentioned in reviews: breakfast barm / butties, sausage and egg barm, strawberry milkshake
Embankment Cafe Co. This shop | Cafe Fresco | Bread And Breakfast | Maries Sandwich Bar and Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1(82) | 4.4(115) | 4.5(190) | 4.9(164) | |
| Price | £1–10 | £1–10 | £1–10 | £ |
| Distance | — | 1.3 mi | 2.8 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Open today |
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