Nine Lives
Quick info
About Nine Lives
Evening service at Nine Lives, a cafe in Oldham, turns to sourdough pizzas that arrive at the table cut with large scissors, a bit of theatre that also makes sharing easy across a group. Toppings run to mixed charcuterie and meats, and the kitchen will handle off-menu requests, including simpler versions for small children. Earlier in the day the focus shifts to breakfast, with bacon sandwiches and stacks of pancakes with fruit, alongside a counter of cakes and pastries that takes in chocolate cake and pastel de nata. Coffee is made with Darkwoods beans, using the Crowtree blend. The unit on Unit 3 has an upstairs seating area as well as the ground floor. Dogs are welcome inside, so walkers can sit in with them rather than wait outside. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
68 dishes · mains £2–9- Espresso£3.10
- English Breakfast£4.00
- Matcha Latte£6.50
- Americano£3.40
- Long Black£3.40
- Macchiato£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sourdough evening pizzas, darkwoods coffee blend, pizza cut with scissors and dog friendly cafe.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sourdough evening pizzas, darkwoods coffee blend, pizza cut with scissors and dog friendly cafe.
Customer Review Summary
The evening sourdough pizzas draw the most attention, with several reviewers singling out the perfect base, one topped with mixed charcuterie, and the touch of cutting them at the table with large scissors, which one parent found made serving a child easy. Close behind is the coffee, described by one as the best in the area and named as the Darkwoods Crowtree blend, often paired with cake, with the chocolate cake and the pastel de natas both getting a mention. Also praised are the breakfast options and the bacon sandwich, and a stack of pancakes with fruit for a child. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and easy to laugh with, and reviewers describe a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable upstairs seating, new decor and outdoor tables in good weather. Dog owners note the welcome, one crediting the staff with giving a nervous dog in training space. Two describe off menu requests, a topping and something for a one year old, accommodated without fuss.
Customer Review Summary
The evening sourdough pizzas draw the most attention, with several reviewers singling out the perfect base, one topped with mixed charcuterie, and the touch of cutting them at the table with large scissors, which one parent found made serving a child easy. Close behind is the coffee, described by one as the best in the area and named as the Darkwoods Crowtree blend, often paired with cake, with the chocolate cake and the pastel de natas both getting a mention. Also praised are the breakfast options and the bacon sandwich, and a stack of pancakes with fruit for a child. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and easy to laugh with, and reviewers describe a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable upstairs seating, new decor and outdoor tables in good weather. Dog owners note the welcome, one crediting the staff with giving a nervous dog in training space. Two describe off menu requests, a topping and something for a one year old, accommodated without fuss.
Featured reviews
- Helen Kay
“Nine Lives Greenfield is a fantastic little cafe. Wide range of food and drinks available. The staff are all very friendly and there is a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Will be in again soon!”
- Rosa Brierley
“Came in for a coffee and cake - service was great and really friendly. We enjoyed the pastel de natas and the coffee was great (using Darkwoods Crowtree blend). We sat upstairs which was really comfortable and chilled - we will be back to try some food!”
- James Brooks
“After a couple of years of finding it's feet, Blackbird is now a reliable asset to the Saddleworth community. Serving great food and coffee, it's dog friendly with really great staff and a nice atmosphere. I've not even mentioned the pizzas they serve up in the evenings...wow! Definitely worth a visit.”
- PETER PERCIVAL
“This new venture has taken off well pleasant upstairs seating and good decor .Pizzas are sourdough and there is a good selection. If you only want a coffee and a cake they have plenty to choose from and if the weather is kind you can sit outside. Worth a visit.”
- L 2011
“Fantastic cafe nice and quiet and superb food 👌 Also dog friendly and also very mindful of my nervous dog was able to admire but not over step her boundary as shes in training definitely my new spot esp after a long bike ride also definitely recommend. Staff are so pleasant and can have a good laugh with them”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 5
- Serves breakfast
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Plenty of parking
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Location
Cafes near Nine Lives
- The Limekiln Cafe4.57601.1 mi
afternoon tea, turkish eggs, buddha bowl
- Crumbles at Delph4.71042.1 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
large/veggie breakfast, cakes and pastries, weekly changing specials menu
- The Lunchbox Shop4.41163 miDelivery
full english breakfast, mega breakfast, inconsistent pricing
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine LivesReservations | 4.655 | — | sourdough evening pizzas, darkwoods coffee blend, pizza cut with scissors |
| The Limekiln Cafe | 4.5760 | 1.1 mi | afternoon tea, turkish eggs, buddha bowl |
| Crumbles at DelphOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7104 | 2.1 mi | large/veggie breakfast, cakes and pastries, weekly changing specials menu |
| The Lunchbox ShopDelivery | 4.4116 | 3 mi | full english breakfast, mega breakfast, inconsistent pricing |
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