Idle Hands Coffee

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “An excellent selection of filter and espresso. Six different beans on filter! Not eaten here before but they do a pretty nice selection of breakfasty/brunchy items and cakes. I came in on a weekday afternoon which was way quieter than the time I came in on a Saturday morning.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Went in after a run for a nice avocado toast breakfast (added two poached eggs) and Yorkshire tea. Did not disappoint, friendly service and delicious brunch.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Really nice space! Excellent food and drink; a bit loud and busy for me, but you can still hold a conversation. I really liked the hash brown - from some of the other pictures/reviews on here I'd thought I couldn't order one as an add-on, but I could! And it was delicious =) Also, yes, the pies are excellent.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Incredible food and coffee, great place and atmosphere. Service was super friendly. Absolutely loved the Turkish eggs and black coffee was great too. Strongly recommend.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “One of the best cafes in Manchester. Very good for work (sturdy big tables and chairs, soft music, great natural light, quite good WiFi). High quality coffee, including specialty. A lot of seating outside. Very friendly staff and nice crowd. Highly recommend!”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Excellent experience. Turkish and divorced eggs where super tasty, chocolate pistachio cookie was better than many famous chains’s out there. Service was friendly and the vibe absolutely fun. Thank you!”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Perfect coffee spot in Manchester! The pies are soo tasty and it's great that new flavours are always added. The brownies are phenomenal as well. The atmosphere is great, especially for study 😄”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Had a great time at Idle hands. Their flavour combinations in the pies and also savoury menu do not disappoint and are always so fun! Great coffee too! We enjoyed the weekend special of the Mexican style grilled cheese and a slice of white chocolate and raspberry pie both of which did not disappoint! I will definitely come back to try the other flavours! when it’s busy it can feel very cramped and a bit tricky to get around but overall a lovely time and would come back.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “A staple coffee shop that I return back to regularly over the last five years. The food, the pies and the great choice of speciality coffee is what sets this place apart from other places. Staff are great too. Seating arrangements aren’t the best so you are hoping it’s not too busy.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “If I'm in Manchester and I have enough time, I'll always swing by Idle Hands. They do really good work. The coffee is good, really interesting rotations and it's generally brewed well, too. They have a range of coffee options. I usually get a batch brew or espresso with my pie, but I've had a few milkies there, too. I'm a big fan of the pies. They are dedicated to the cause of the old sweet pie, and it shows. They are definitely some of the best desserts and snacks in Manchester. So good in fact, that I'll sometimes have two. It's easy to find, and there's tables outside for on a nice day. The cafe is big, lots of space and the high ceilings make it feel roomy. Feels like a throwback to a 90s classroom.”