Skip to main content
BusinessesMap
Salt & Pepper — Fast Food in Manchester

Salt & Pepper

Fast FoodManchester, ENG

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(1,109 reviews)

Quick info

60-62 High St, Manchester M4 1EA, United Kingdom
£10–20

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

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Usually difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.6/5
1,109 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.

5★
851
4★
126
3★
66
2★
27
1★
39

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

Salt & Pepper
4.61,109
  • 0.3 mi

    overcooked dry steak, jerk sauce steak, cajun prawns

  • 2.1 mi

    loaded fries, generous portion sizes, spicy chicken burger

  • 4.1 mi

    boss burger, smash burgers, chick n' shack

The 3 nearest fast food by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.

Browse more

Explore more of Manchester, or find Restaurants in other cities.

DirectionsTop