
Mercado Cafe Bar
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About Mercado Cafe Bar
Mercado Cafe Bar is a South American cafe bar with Mediterranean influence at 192 Burton Rd in West Didsbury, Manchester. The kitchen carves Jamon Iberico by hand, and the bar hosts a jazz night for guests who want live music with their food. The Mi Cubanito is a focaccia sandwich filled with pulled pork, ham and cheese, and coffee comes alongside handmade pastries. Beer, wine and cocktails are poured at the bar, which also runs a happy hour. Gluten free options are on the food menu for guests who need them. Ordering is done at the bar rather than at the table.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mi cubanito focaccia panini, coffee, cocktails and happy hour and pistachino.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mi cubanito focaccia panini, coffee, cocktails and happy hour and pistachino.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws the most praise, with the pistachino singled out as a mix of coffee and pistachio, and reviewers also mention handmade pastries. Close behind is the Mi Cubanito focaccia, filled with pulled pork, ham and cheese, which one diner called the best focaccia sandwich they had ever eaten. Empanadas, a Nutella cannoli that a child finished before leaving, and hand-carved serrano ham at a jazz night also come up, along with cocktails, a happy hour and gluten free options. Most describe friendly staff, nice music and a cosy, warm, welcoming atmosphere. The complaints are few but specific. One reviewer felt staff took offence when they did not know orders are placed at the bar, and said the food they received was poorly made compared with dishes at other tables. Another wished the tapas menu ran through the day rather than only in the evening. One reviewer who usually orders the tuna sandwich found it sold out, and staff steered them to the chicken deli, which became a new favourite.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws the most praise, with the pistachino singled out as a mix of coffee and pistachio, and reviewers also mention handmade pastries. Close behind is the Mi Cubanito focaccia, filled with pulled pork, ham and cheese, which one diner called the best focaccia sandwich they had ever eaten. Empanadas, a Nutella cannoli that a child finished before leaving, and hand-carved serrano ham at a jazz night also come up, along with cocktails, a happy hour and gluten free options. Most describe friendly staff, nice music and a cosy, warm, welcoming atmosphere. The complaints are few but specific. One reviewer felt staff took offence when they did not know orders are placed at the bar, and said the food they received was poorly made compared with dishes at other tables. Another wished the tapas menu ran through the day rather than only in the evening. One reviewer who usually orders the tuna sandwich found it sold out, and staff steered them to the chicken deli, which became a new favourite.
Featured reviews
- Martin Cooper
“Staff seemed offended that I didn't realise you ordered at the bar rather than wait for them to approach you, then served me food which was poorly made compared to the same dishes I saw others eating. Baffled that they seem so easily offended by a customer not knowing how their bar works, smiles and friendliness send to be just on the surface with their staff.”
- Elayne Waine
“Gorgeous stop for a quick coffee break whilst I was in the area 😍”
- Maisie Halhead
“We love Mercado! The service is always brilliant and the atmosphere is very nice. It’s the best bar on Burton Road! The happy hour is also brilliant for west didsbury and the cocktails are very good😄”
- Melissa
“I usually get the tuna sandwich after a gym session but today they sold out. Staff recommended the chicken deli and now I have a new fave! 🤣 So delicious!! Thank you!! 😊”
- Steve
“Lovely little space for coffee, food and beer/wine. Great music, friendly staff. The pistachino is a personal favourite of mine, right mix of coffee and pistachio goodness! Gluten free food options too so coeliac friendly.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“We are a cafe bar at the heart of West Didsbury. Cosy chill-out vibe, offering South American foods with Mediterranean influence. From Peruvian coffee to Primitivo from Puglia. From Argentinian Empanadas to hand carved Jamon Iberico. Tranquillo, from day to night we have you covered. Nuestra casa es su casa!”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Mercado Cafe Bar
- 0.7 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
full english breakfast, waffles with chocolate sauce, giant haystack
- The Art of Tea4.67170.7 mi
second hand bookshop, specialty coffee blend, tea selection
- Caramello Cafes Ltd4.59960.8 mi
caramello english breakfast, pancakes, waffles
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Cafe Bar | 4.8453 | — | mi cubanito focaccia panini, coffee, cocktails and happy hour |
| The Coffee House Cafe. English cafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.6354 | 0.7 mi | full english breakfast, waffles with chocolate sauce, giant haystack |
| The Art of Tea | 4.6717 | 0.7 mi | second hand bookshop, specialty coffee blend, tea selection |
| Caramello Cafes Ltd | 4.5996 | 0.8 mi | caramello english breakfast, pancakes, waffles |
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