
The Coffee House Cafe. English cafe
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About The Coffee House Cafe. English cafe
The Coffee House Cafe, an English cafe on Copson St in Manchester, keeps things simple with a walk-in only setup and no need to book ahead. The menu runs through sandwiches, fish and chips, and a full English breakfast, alongside waffles that come with a choice of milk chocolate, white chocolate, or Cadbury's crunchie sauce and a side of coconut ice cream. The entrance is step-free, making it workable for visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating gives an option for eating in the open air. High chairs are on hand for families with young children. It opens Monday to Saturday during the day, staying closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
40 dishes · mains £0–5- Sunday Dinner£5.00
- The Village Monster Breakfast£5.15
- Sausage Sandwich£2.00
- Lighter Breakfast£3.70
- Giant Haystack£4.00
- Super Veggie Breakfast£5.15
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, waffles with chocolate sauce, giant haystack and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, waffles with chocolate sauce, giant haystack and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the full English breakfast at a proper greasy spoon, and several single out the Giant Haystack as immense. They describe friendly, cheery staff with plenty of banter, and a local feel they prefer to chains like Costa. Cheap prices come up repeatedly, with one reviewer calling a monster breakfast ridiculously reasonable. Waffles with white chocolate sauce, Oreo topping and coconut ice cream also draw praise as a dessert. Coffee alongside a Full English is mentioned too, and one diner says it left them full until the next day. The caveats are sharper but less frequent. One reviewer found the sandwiches had a weird taste, with burnt fried onions and a steak sandwich that looked like cooked salami, though the fish and chips were good if a bit overcooked. Another found the tables extremely sticky, the music too loud, and reports an upset stomach afterwards. Even so, a regular who stops in after the gym keeps coming back for the full breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the full English breakfast at a proper greasy spoon, and several single out the Giant Haystack as immense. They describe friendly, cheery staff with plenty of banter, and a local feel they prefer to chains like Costa. Cheap prices come up repeatedly, with one reviewer calling a monster breakfast ridiculously reasonable. Waffles with white chocolate sauce, Oreo topping and coconut ice cream also draw praise as a dessert. Coffee alongside a Full English is mentioned too, and one diner says it left them full until the next day. The caveats are sharper but less frequent. One reviewer found the sandwiches had a weird taste, with burnt fried onions and a steak sandwich that looked like cooked salami, though the fish and chips were good if a bit overcooked. Another found the tables extremely sticky, the music too loud, and reports an upset stomach afterwards. Even so, a regular who stops in after the gym keeps coming back for the full breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Fred Fisher
“Great local place serving traditional English breakfast. Cheap prices and delicious food that is miles better than Costa or any other chain. Great local feel inside and very friendly staff, great for students as well!”
- John Nichols
“This is a very reasonably priced cafe with great atmosphere and friendly and cheerful staff. I personally prefer it to the much more expensive establishments in Didsbury Top grub,great prices!! Try it out, you won't forget it...”
- Edward Charles
“Visited just before Christmas 2025, I had a Full English with a Coffee. Staff were polite, cheery and full of banter which added to the atmosphere. The food was good and left me full until the next day. Will be back.”
- Sam Curtis
“Was looking for a good greasy spoon and came across this place. Staff are lovely, food is absolutely banging and great value for money. Giant haystack is immense”
- Grant M91
“6.95 for a monster breki(ridiculously reasonable) Girls are lovely, so polite and smiley. A proper greasy spoon, not many places like this left.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Takeaway
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Kerbside pickup
- On-site services
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Offerings· 5
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Cafes near The Coffee House Cafe. English cafe
- The Crazy Cow Cafe4.73211.7 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
build your own breakfast, excellent coffee and iced lattes, dog friendly with dog menu
- Friend Cafe4.61841.7 mi
full english breakfast, omelette with chips, avocado egg toast
- Cafe Fresco4.41152.4 mi£1–10
full english breakfast, breakfast in bread, bacon and egg
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee House Cafe. English cafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.6354 | — | £1–15 | full english breakfast, waffles with chocolate sauce, giant haystack |
| The Crazy Cow CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.7321 | 1.7 mi | £1–15 | build your own breakfast, excellent coffee and iced lattes, dog friendly with dog menu |
| Friend Cafe | 4.6184 | 1.7 mi | — | full english breakfast, omelette with chips, avocado egg toast |
| Cafe Fresco | 4.4115 | 2.4 mi | £1–10 | full english breakfast, breakfast in bread, bacon and egg |
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