Mediterranean Cafe
Quick info
About Mediterranean Cafe
On Withington Rd in Manchester, Mediterranean Cafe is a coffee shop and cafe serving daytime meals with no card machine on site, so cash is required and the nearest ATM sits across the road at the Co-op. The kitchen turns out a full English and a three egg omelette with cheese, onions and peppers alongside chips, plus a baba ganoush and a salad and halloumi platter, with green beans available as a side. Seating runs along a patio out front, shaded by a large awning, with further seating continuing indoors down the right-hand side. High chairs are on hand for families with young children. The cafe takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and opens daily except Tuesdays, daytime hours only. A small corner display inside sells handmade jewellery alongside the food service.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
31 dishes · mains £4–12- English£12.00
- Vegetarian£12.00
- Mediterranean£12.00
- Bacon£4.00
- Sausage£4.00
- Egg£4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention baba ganoush, outdoor patio seating, handmade jewellery corner and full English breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention baba ganoush, outdoor patio seating, handmade jewellery corner and full English breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Baba ganoush is the dish reviewers raise most, with several calling it delicious, one saying it may be the best they have had, and another eating it for breakfast. Close behind are the fresh salad and halloumi platter, described as vibrant and super tasty, along with the green beans. Others mention a three egg omelette with well seasoned chips, a full English, and a flat white and latte that reviewers call really good. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and kind, and a few say the cafe feels like home. Seating draws mixed comments. One reviewer calls the inside space limited and another wishes it were organised differently, while the front patio gets credit for ample tables, an awning, and an easy spot for conversation and people-watching. Reviewers also note a small corner inside selling handmade jewellery, and the new flower boxes outside.
Customer Review Summary
Baba ganoush is the dish reviewers raise most, with several calling it delicious, one saying it may be the best they have had, and another eating it for breakfast. Close behind are the fresh salad and halloumi platter, described as vibrant and super tasty, along with the green beans. Others mention a three egg omelette with well seasoned chips, a full English, and a flat white and latte that reviewers call really good. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and kind, and a few say the cafe feels like home. Seating draws mixed comments. One reviewer calls the inside space limited and another wishes it were organised differently, while the front patio gets credit for ample tables, an awning, and an easy spot for conversation and people-watching. Reviewers also note a small corner inside selling handmade jewellery, and the new flower boxes outside.
Featured reviews
- Lottie Lambert
“Had a brilliant time stopping by here recently. The food was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. I especially loved the fresh salad and halloumi platter, which was vibrant and super tasty. It is such a relaxed spot to sit outside and people-watch. Even on a busy day, the atmosphere feels welcoming and grounded. I will definitely be back soon.”
- elyas
“Best food ever have best workers so nice and kind always friendly best service i highly reccomend my go to spot nothing beats it!!!”
- Ella Wootten
“Very friendly, tasty breakfast with fantastic service. Really good latte.”
- Jonathan Whitehead
“Tasty medeiterranean food served here, cooked well.”
- Soull Abbas
“Recently moved to the area about 2 months ago and by chance found this wonderful cafe, I find it to be a positive and energetic atmosphere and the food is superb and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming I'm here almost every two weeks highly recommended this for a nibble or brunch 👌🏼 Btw Serpil is the best 🫶🏼”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Coffee shops near Mediterranean Cafe
- 1.4 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegan options
soft serve ice cream, filter coffee, iced V60
- La Collina4.71911.7 mi
ricotta cannoli, focaccia sandwiches, cappuccino and cortado
- 1.9 mi£10–20
avocado toast with feta, cooked breakfast, great coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean CafeOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.9345 | — | £1–15 | baba ganoush, outdoor patio seating, handmade jewellery corner |
| Bold Street Coffee University GreenOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.4322 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | soft serve ice cream, filter coffee, iced V60 |
| La Collina | 4.7191 | 1.7 mi | — | ricotta cannoli, focaccia sandwiches, cappuccino and cortado |
| Ezra & Gil - Peter Street | 4.5943 | 1.9 mi | £10–20 | avocado toast with feta, cooked breakfast, great coffee |
The 3 nearest coffee shops by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Coffee shops nearby
More to explore in Manchester
28 places
Coffee shops in Manchester
Photo: Starbucks Coffee · 4.8 · 2,826 Google reviews
See all 28 coffee shops in Manchester
4.6 · Idle Hands CoffeeCafes
56 places
4.7 · MyLahore ManchesterRestaurants
182 places
4.6 · The Blues Kitchen ManchesterBars
59 places
4.6 · Zara Hair & BeautyBeauty
26 places