True Manchester
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About True Manchester
On Burton Rd, True Manchester operates as a restaurant and cafe serving halal breakfast and brunch throughout the day. The menu runs from smoked salmon and smashed avocado with poached egg, mushrooms and spinach on sourdough to steak and eggs served with fries, potatoes, and a sauce, alongside the Full Halal Breakfast as a recurring order. The iced americano arrives with a bear-shaped ice cube. Staff seat guests at their choice of table rather than taking bookings, so it works on a walk-in basis, and the room opens daily. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, high chairs are available for families with young children, and outdoor seating gives an option for eating al fresco, with dogs welcome there too. The walls display picture frames of local artists, which are available for purchase.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryHalal food · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
62 dishes · mains £4–18- Continental Breakfast£14.50
- Mix Olives£4.00
- Chicken Caesar Salad£12.50
- Full English£14.50
- True Basil Smashed Avocado£12.00
- True Halal Breakfast£16.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full halal breakfast, steak and eggs, french toast and smashed avocado.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full halal breakfast, steak and eggs, french toast and smashed avocado.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the True Halal Breakfast, with the sausages and French toast singled out, and one diner who spent decades on Full English calls it the most exciting start to the day. Steak and eggs is close behind, cooked med-rare and served with potatoes, a sauce and garlicky fries. Others praise the smashed avocado, the goat's cheese breakfast, the brisket eggs and the True Apple Cloud Toast. Portions are repeatedly described as generous and fairly priced, and the food as fresh and beautifully presented. Coffee earns steady praise, from a flat white one reviewer ordered twice to a macchiato and an iced americano. Staff are consistently called friendly and welcoming, and the space clean and relaxed, with framed work by local artists on the walls. One reviewer describes asking where to buy the sausages and being handed a box of them to take home before leaving.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the True Halal Breakfast, with the sausages and French toast singled out, and one diner who spent decades on Full English calls it the most exciting start to the day. Steak and eggs is close behind, cooked med-rare and served with potatoes, a sauce and garlicky fries. Others praise the smashed avocado, the goat's cheese breakfast, the brisket eggs and the True Apple Cloud Toast. Portions are repeatedly described as generous and fairly priced, and the food as fresh and beautifully presented. Coffee earns steady praise, from a flat white one reviewer ordered twice to a macchiato and an iced americano. Staff are consistently called friendly and welcoming, and the space clean and relaxed, with framed work by local artists on the walls. One reviewer describes asking where to buy the sausages and being handed a box of them to take home before leaving.
Featured reviews
- Yena
“I had a great brunch here. The food was fresh, wellpresented, and full of flavor, with generous portions that felt worth the price. The coffee was excellent, and the menu had plenty of options. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a lovely spot to catch up with friends. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel well looked after without being overbearing. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great brunch spot in Manchester.”
- Denzil
“Just went to this place this morning and had a great experience the staff very welcoming nice ambience clean and very friendly. The food is honestly amazing cooked and prepped well. We had the true halal breakfast and the french toast was amazing, the sausages were amazing and asked a staff member where we could buy them from he mentioned a shop and before we left he packed us some in a box to take home very generous i highly recommend this place to all thanks again we will defiantly be a regular here.”
- Natasha SoulChild
“There for my close friends baby shower and the layout was simple and calming. The staff were vibrant and friendly and we're so accommodating. It's a small cafe in the Didsbury area and the food was amazing. I ordered the ultimate halal and it just took off in my mouth. The flavours the presentation, it was more food than I could eat and so reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend and go there again with friends, family or a cheeky solo one.”
- Ava Bloor
“Best BRUNCH I’ve ever had in my life. Portion size for the price was incredible and 10/10 on taste if i could give it 6 stars i would! Fabulous menu great range of choice have nothing to say but you must GO here ❤️”
- Faiz Chughtai
“There are a few things in life that leave a lasting impression. My wedding day was one of them. Perhaps it would be an understatement to say this would match. Some would argue this brunch place belongs in the most prestigious halls of the museum of my dearest memories. The food exquisite, like a warm hug. The drinks liquid gold, as if from the fountain of elixir. The staff pleasant and hospitable. I will be returning. Even if it was to my dying breath.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeaway
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Kerbside pickup
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Service options· 1
- On-site services
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near True Manchester
- Mama Z Filipino Kitchen4.82820.5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
vegan pork belly sisig, ube cream cake, chicken sisig
- Saints & Scholars4.45350.8 miWheelchair accessible
sea bass, fish and chips, chef's meat pie
- Sambal4.76041.2 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
roti canai, nasi lemak with chicken rendang, chicken satay
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True ManchesterOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.91,115 | — | — | full halal breakfast, steak and eggs, french toast |
| Mama Z Filipino KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8282 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | vegan pork belly sisig, ube cream cake, chicken sisig |
| Saints & ScholarsWheelchair accessible | 4.4535 | 0.8 mi | — | sea bass, fish and chips, chef's meat pie |
| SambalGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7604 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | roti canai, nasi lemak with chicken rendang, chicken satay |
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