
Salt & Pepper
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About Salt & Pepper
On High St in Manchester, Salt & Pepper is a fast food restaurant built around its Salt & Pepper Half and Half, served with a choice of half rice or half chips. A menu board greets customers at the entrance, and the counter keeps a self-serve station of three to four sauces. Beyond the Half and Half, the recurring lineup includes Sticky Chicken, salt and pepper hash browns, and the Surf and Turf box. Gluten-free options are limited to the salt and pepper items, with those prepared in a separate area. Food comes out in takeaway packaging whether eaten in or out, and it is walk-in only, with tables limited and a queue common around opening time. Even during busy periods, orders typically arrive within about 20 minutes. Dogs are welcome on site.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky chicken, salt and pepper hash browns, surf and turf box and gluten free salt and pepper squid.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky chicken, salt and pepper hash browns, surf and turf box and gluten free salt and pepper squid.
Customer Review Summary
Sticky chicken and rice draws repeat praise as the standout, with reviewers also returning for the salt and pepper hash browns, called "generous" and hard to finish, and the surf and turf box, where the beef and fried prawns are singled out as cooked well. A coeliac diner describes staff taking care to route the allergy information to the kitchen so gluten-free squid could be prepped separately and served quickly despite a busy service. Complaints center on inconsistency and value: one reviewer found the chicken chewy enough to hurt their jaw and felt the pricing didn't match the portion, while another said the calamari was billed as crispy but didn't live up to it, and a third noted chips and hash browns sitting too long felt overdone from tired oil. Crowds are a recurring theme, with several describing queues at opening and packed dine-in seating, though orders generally arrive faster than expected. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, with one reviewer noting they remembered a regular order.
Customer Review Summary
Sticky chicken and rice draws repeat praise as the standout, with reviewers also returning for the salt and pepper hash browns, called "generous" and hard to finish, and the surf and turf box, where the beef and fried prawns are singled out as cooked well. A coeliac diner describes staff taking care to route the allergy information to the kitchen so gluten-free squid could be prepped separately and served quickly despite a busy service. Complaints center on inconsistency and value: one reviewer found the chicken chewy enough to hurt their jaw and felt the pricing didn't match the portion, while another said the calamari was billed as crispy but didn't live up to it, and a third noted chips and hash browns sitting too long felt overdone from tired oil. Crowds are a recurring theme, with several describing queues at opening and packed dine-in seating, though orders generally arrive faster than expected. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, with one reviewer noting they remembered a regular order.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“So goooooooood! Really worth the hype! Just a nice place to get food at. It does get quite busy so it’s mostly suitable for taking out. But still some seating availability here and there, but delicious food!”
- Google user
“This place was quite packed and busy just after opening at 12!! Although, it didn’t take that long to receive my food…around 20 minutes. The only things that are gluten free are the salt and pepper items. I was told the calamari was very crispy but it didn’t live up to that statement at all. It was ok but I wouldn’t get it again. The salt and pepper chicken box was really nice. Would go back for that. Staff are friendly and helpful too”
- Google user
“Brilliant food, I’ve been here a few times but never been able to sit in with my food as it’s usually so busy. I got there for opening time today and there was a queue outside the door! We did manage to get a table and got the sticky chicken and rice and salt and pepper hash browns, which are always good 😊”
- Google user
“The best food in Manchester!! I’m addicted!! The staff are always so amazing and friendly, they even remember my order! Would 1000% recommend!!”
- Google user
“I’m coeliac and these guys were absolutely amazing, as was the food. The guy who served me on the till yesterday was really lovely and took his time to put the order through properly and make sure the info about my allergy was delivered to the kitchen, despite it being a really busy time of day. The food came out way quicker than expected and was prepped in a separate area. Was bloody delicious and I was so happy with it, especially seeing as we made a trip all the way from Frodsham just to get s+p gluten free squid! Haha thank you guys. Great work.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Fast Food near Salt & Pepper
- Fresh Fuel Bar4.0730.3 mi
overcooked dry steak, jerk sauce steak, cajun prawns
- Mr. Fries (Moss Side)4.65092.1 mi
loaded fries, generous portion sizes, spicy chicken burger
- Burger Shack4.22324.1 mi
boss burger, smash burgers, chick n' shack
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper | 4.61,109 | — | sticky chicken, salt and pepper hash browns, surf and turf box |
| Fresh Fuel Bar | 4.073 | 0.3 mi | overcooked dry steak, jerk sauce steak, cajun prawns |
| Mr. Fries (Moss Side) | 4.6509 | 2.1 mi | loaded fries, generous portion sizes, spicy chicken burger |
| Burger Shack | 4.2232 | 4.1 mi | boss burger, smash burgers, chick n' shack |
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