Evelyn's

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  S A

  ·2 months ago

  “I had high hopes for Evelyn's, but unfortunately our experience was extremely disappointing. We visited on the 3rd August around 1pm. We ordered the shakshuka, a chicken sando, fries, a beef burger and drinks. While eating, the beef burger had a strong fish-like smell, which we found odd at the time but didn't think too much of. A few hours later, the person I was dining with who ate the beef burger became seriously unwell with violent vomiting and diarrhoea, consistent with food poisoning. I can say for certain that it was the burger as that was the only thing consumed while in the city, the unusual smell of the burger has made us concerned that there may have been an issue with the meat or its storage. This completely ruined our trip to Manchester. Based on this experience, I would not recommend eating here.”

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  Oliver Telfor

  ·3 months ago

  “We usually come here for brunch but wanted to give dinner a go, and it didn't disappoint. Great menu choices and excellent service all round. The steak was a real highlight, cooked spot on, and the fried chicken was equally amazing. The margarita and espresso martini were both top notch too. Fully recommended!”

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  Danielle Marriott

  ·3 months ago

  “I was feeling overwhelmed by the crowds of Manchester's eateries as I was travelling solo, so I googled quiet restaurants suitable for neurodivergents (calm atmosphere) and this place came up as the top suggestion as I was close by. It was lovely, chilled and quiet. The majority of staff were lovely. The first member of staff seemed a little off, but maybe he felt I had interrupted something for him. He took me to a table without a smile or welcoming vibe, but everyone else was absolutely lovely! Smiling, welcoming, friendly and kind. The food was wonderful, the drinks were fantastic. It was a lovely meal. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a peaceful brunch.”

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  cava

  ·3 months ago

  “The vibe it’s just so cosy, the drinks and sweets are creative and very delicious. It's suitable for various situations and vibes; you can go alone for a delicious drink and a sweet treat, or with friends for brunch, or later for a romantic dinner date. I highly recommend it!”

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  John White

  ·3 months ago

  “Love the place, lovely people, price is very miss leading, as it was £4 for two thin slices of halloumi and overall cost of the meal did not translate to size (at all). The food its self is lovely and well made, just remember you are paying for the atmosphere. Thank you for the food.”

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  Mete Onur

  ·6 months ago

  “Yes, this is the café featured in the Netflix series Run Away. Before finally sitting down to write this review, I had the chance to visit twice and both experiences were so enjoyable that it’s easily become a place I know I’ll keep returning to. On my first visit, we went around lunchtime and ordered the Fried Chicken Sando and Fish & Chips. The Fish & Chips was honestly far better than I expected, so flavorful and perfectly done that I’d happily come back just to have it again. Afterwards, we tried what turned out to be the real star of the meal: the Chocolate Cremeux. It was so good that my next visit was basically motivated by the idea of eating it again. On my second visit, I happened to stop by for breakfast and ordered the Mushrooms on Toast, which I also really enjoyed. It was simple, comforting, and very well executed. And the Chocolate Cremeux of course. With its lovely atmosphere, friendliness of the staff, and the consistently delicious food, this is definitely a place I’ll be returning to again and again.”

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  Ritika Jadhav

  ·7 months ago

  “I recently visited Evelyn’s Café Bar in Manchester and had such a lovely experience. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and relaxed perfect for a catch-up or a laid-back brunch. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything looked beautifully presented and tasted just as good. The fish and chips were perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, with generous portions and fresh sides. The shakshuka-style dishes were packed with flavour, with perfectly cooked eggs, creamy cheese, and fresh herbs that really brought everything together. The sourdough was fresh and ideal for dipping. Overall, Evelyn’s delivers both on food quality and ambience. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in Manchester and looking for great brunch or comfort food in a cosy setting. I’ll definitely be back!”

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  Lija S

  ·7 months ago

  “recommended by a friend, and absolutely surpassed expectations! Gorgeous little spot, great atmosphere, lovely interiors and such kind and welcoming staff. There was 5 of us in total on a Sunday, and I think we timed it just right; we walked straight in, no queue and they sorted us out a spot on the end of the long table in the centre. Coffee was great, and even though I didn’t have it (I opted for avo and egg on sourdough!) the French toast looked delicious! All the food was just *chefs kiss*. All in all, a fab little brunch spot!✨”

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  Rebecca Dooley

  ·7 months ago

  “Came for my birthday brunch. Queue went down fairly quickly and service / atmosphere was great. Highly recommend the mushrooms on sourdough. We also tried the miso banana bread, which was nice but nothing mega. Coffee was very good. Would definitely return.”

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  Ram

  ·9 months ago

  “I booked Evelyn's for dinner for a Christmassy weekend in MCR with my mum & her friends, having been here before, because it's always been a consistently good vibe, tasty food & incredible service. Firstly - shoutout to the Paloma cocktail- it's my FAV here - a strong 12/10! For food, we ordered all the dips (hummus, labneh & baba) that come with pita - baba was a standout with that unreal curry leaf oil! The roasted cauliflower, Hispi Cabbage, Caesar salad, hand cut fries, Sea Bream from the specials, panacotta, lemon posset - literally everything was so tasty. Unfortunately we had slight issues with both the Monkfish dish & Half Chicken from the mains - both were incredibly salty and not palatable :( We initially raised the issue about the monk fish to Kayani & she swapped for another sea bream & took the monk fish off the bill. Then the half chicken came out (and the same thing happened with the saltiness) and Kayani was so understanding, took this off the bill, took the time to find out & explain what may have happened to result in saltiness & had no hesitation to take items off the bill and make sure we still enjoyed our visit. For that we were entirely grateful - she was so lovely, her customer service was 10/10 and despite the little hiccups, she (and the rest of the staff) made our time at Evelyn's an absolute hoot!”

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