Franca's Deli & Coffee
Quick info
About Franca's Deli & Coffee
On Reddish Ln in Manchester, Franca's Deli & Coffee combines a coffee shop with an Italian mini-mart on site, so customers can pick up groceries alongside a drink. The counter serves coffee, including mocha, alongside toasties, pasta and wraps. Lasagne and pizza, including a Piccolo pizza, round out the savoury side, with cakes and desserts available too. Service runs on a walk-in basis, with no booking needed. The shop opens Tuesday to Saturday for daytime hours only, closing on Mondays and Sundays. Wheelchair accessible seating is available for visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome inside. The mini-mart adds a shopping element beyond the usual coffee shop format, letting visitors pick up Italian goods on the same trip.
Good to know
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
191 dishes · mains £2–25- Bruschetta Classic£4.99
- Fritto Misto£17.99
- Italian Chef Salad£8.99
- Caprese£4.99
- Trifolata£4.99
- Mozzarella In Carrozza£4.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention piccolo pizza, italian drinks selection, lasagne and italian mini-mart.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention piccolo pizza, italian drinks selection, lasagne and italian mini-mart.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and owners, who come up in nearly every review, alongside Italian food that several call authentic. The lasagne, the Piccolo pizza described as spicy as it claims, and a wrap and pasta draw specific praise, while others mention a sausage on toast and a quick toastie and brew. One reviewer calls the mocha not too sweet nor blunt, and the cakes and dessert also get kind words. Diners also mention the Italian drinks selection and the Italian mini-mart. One party of six says the owner made room inside for a father-in-law in a wheelchair, and another says the owner shared tips for an upcoming trip to Italy. The one complaint is a long wait for food on a night the place was not busy, which led that reviewer to call it a first and last visit. Others describe service as fast and friendly, and several mention good value for the quality.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and owners, who come up in nearly every review, alongside Italian food that several call authentic. The lasagne, the Piccolo pizza described as spicy as it claims, and a wrap and pasta draw specific praise, while others mention a sausage on toast and a quick toastie and brew. One reviewer calls the mocha not too sweet nor blunt, and the cakes and dessert also get kind words. Diners also mention the Italian drinks selection and the Italian mini-mart. One party of six says the owner made room inside for a father-in-law in a wheelchair, and another says the owner shared tips for an upcoming trip to Italy. The one complaint is a long wait for food on a night the place was not busy, which led that reviewer to call it a first and last visit. Others describe service as fast and friendly, and several mention good value for the quality.
Featured reviews
- Janet Healey
“We had a long wait for our food and the place wasn't even that busy. That was our first and last visit”
- Kurt Sammon
“Popped in for a quick toastie & brew nice fresh food and friendly staff”
- C C
“Such a hidden gem! Excellent wrap and pasta, friendly staff and exotic vibes in the restaurant. Love the Italian mini-mart too.”
- John Redline
“We had a lovely meal at this Authentic Italian Bistro. The food was amazing and very good value. The cakes aslo looked lovely. Paulo (the owner) gave us some great tips for our next planned visit to Italy. If you live in the surrounding area this place is definitely worth a visit.”
- Stevo Success
“I ordered a sausage on toast, was good the service was fast and friendly.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar on site
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Location
Coffee shops near Franca's Deli & Coffee
- Rise & Roast4.7552.1 miWi-Fi / laptopVegan options
coffee quality, hot honey chicken, cake
- 3.3 miOutdoor seatingVegan options
soft serve ice cream, filter coffee, iced V60
- ASAP Coffee4.7813.6 miOutdoor seating
outdoor seating area, breakfast, hot matcha
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franca's Deli & Coffee | 4.662 | — | piccolo pizza, italian drinks selection, lasagne |
| Rise & RoastWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.755 | 2.1 mi | coffee quality, hot honey chicken, cake |
| Bold Street Coffee University GreenOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.4322 | 3.3 mi | soft serve ice cream, filter coffee, iced V60 |
| ASAP CoffeeOutdoor seating | 4.781 | 3.6 mi | outdoor seating area, breakfast, hot matcha |
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