FiLLi Cafe | Rusholme - Manchester

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  Prerit Jain

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a really nice experience today evening. Thank you so much specially Mrigranka , he mades us feel like home , its basically our to go place. Earlier, we were thinking about going somewhere else but the way he convinced and explained us about every food item and understood our preferences, he had us at that time. Lovely great experience!!! Thanks for hosting, really appreciated.”

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  Muhammad Anwar

  ·4 months ago

  “Visited today 15th May. We tried the paneer foodles which were actually quick style maggie tossed in hot water water and sauted in tomatoes and onions which are visibly uncooked and cheap. There was constant noise from the top floor and were loud and shouting We gad Zafran tea whicj was decent. Overall, £16.50 for 2 medium saffron teas and foodles is way overpriced. Not recommended.”

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  baboo 36

  ·4 months ago

  “Today, I spent the entire day in Filli Café, Rusholme, Manchester, from 9am through until after 4pm! I drank tea, had breakfast, worked on my laptop, took calls, had meetings, drank saffron chai, ate lunch, drank more saffron chai, and had a fab time! The patrons, Sister Rajji and Brother Larush, were absolutely delightful! Warm ,welcoming, they couldn’t do enough for me. I thought I was imposing, but they said I could stay until closing time if I wished. The place is clean, bathroom facilities are sound, and , most importantly, the food is DELICIOUS! The butter chicken flatbread is a specialty, as is the Zafran ( saffron) chai. Can’t fault them. Free wifi, plug sockets and USB ports everywhere, upstairs is open early in the afternoon too. One tip, make sure you have money to spend: not because it’s expensive, but because you’ll want to order everything on the menu! All the best Rajji and Larush, and thank you for looking after me! (BTW, there’s a prayer mat upstairs too if you are Muslim and need to pray! Amazing!)”

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  Amy

  ·4 months ago

  “7 star service by Rajji. I had the Bombay masala omelette and saffron Karak chai which was so good I had a second cup. Rajji was so considerate about my dietary requirements which I appreciated, and the food tasted amazing, it’s nothing like you can make at home. Rehana provided excellent customer service too, was happy to visit and will definitely be visiting again for the taste and peaceful environment. Theres also board games and a karrom board so looking forward to chilling out at Filli.”

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  Aliza

  ·5 months ago

  “I don’t usually leave reviews, but this café genuinely deserves it. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere just feels right . calm, welcoming, and effortlessly cosy. The staff are so friendly without being over the top, and you can tell they actually care about what they’re doing. The drinks? Easily some of the best I’ve had, perfectly made and presented, not rushed at all. And the food was just as good, fresh, full of flavour, and clearly made with attention to detail. It’s one of those places you go to “just once” and then suddenly it becomes your go-to spot. Whether you’re catching up with friends or just need a quiet moment, this place does it all. Honestly, I couldn’t recommend it more 🤍”

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  Fletcher

  ·5 months ago

  “We paid this place a visit when we were in Manchester, and it’s one of the best teas we have had! I highly recommend the Karak Chaii, it was sweet, creamy and aromatic! The staff are super friendly too!”

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  Jeff W

  ·5 months ago

  “Regularly enjoy a desi breakfast and was my first time here. Really good light fluffy omelette full of flavour great karak chai spicy beans great egg and chip roll and great polite staff. Definitely recommended”

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  Sharryans

  ·6 months ago

  “A beautiful, cosy café designed for quick snacking and relaxed moments—where great taste meets warm comfort. FiLLi Cafe’s official brand positioning (signature Zafran Chai, quick bites, cosy casual vibe), here are clean, brand‑appropriate draft descriptions you can use.”

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  Hafsa

  ·6 months ago

  “Ample seating inside, board and card games. Lovely gentleman at the till named Barko was especially kind to our group and gave me a small taster of the saffron tea which made me buy it. Cornflakes tart- if you’ve got a super sweet tooth, try it (if not…. It’s sickly Worth a visit just for the saffron tea which was the best I’ve ever had. Good vibes.”

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  Yassar Khan (Manchester Tech Guy)

  ·10 months ago

  “The "Old Fashion Desi Beef Burger" was a delight. One of the best Beef Burgers we've had in a while. The Beef patties were tender, juicy and not overly seasoned, letting the taste of the Angus Beef shine. It was just a little too small for the price and I was also expecting Fries as part of the deal (we had to buy these separately). For an extra £1 you do get the option of a Tea. I would have liked this to have been a choice between a Tea or some plain Fries. The Dynamite Chicken Momos were also very nice. I wouldn't describe them as spectacular, but they were better than all of the other Momos we've tried in the Greater Manchester region. The Dynamite Sauce is what really elevated them. The Lemon Meringue Pie was perfectly palatable, however, you could tell it wasn't freshly made in house. Or if it was, it was made in the morning and then served to us in the afternoon. I say this because the Lemon Curd had congealed. We were expecting the Lemon Curd to have a soft, creamy texture. It was more like a Lemon Jelly. Despite the criticisms, we did still enjoy everything about Filli. From the food to the Customer Service, there was very little we could fault and so Filli gets a well deserved 5* rating from us. We'll definitely be back to try some of their other unique menu items.”

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