Platform 13
Quick info
About Platform 13
Coffee at Platform 13 comes from Dark Woods beans, and the bread behind the toast and sandwiches is baked by Roger's, which sets the tone for this owner-run coffee shop on Shaw Hall Bank Rd in Greenfield, near the station in the Saddleworth part of Oldham. Breakfast draws the bulk of the orders, with Eggs Benedict alongside sausages and bacon, and avocado offered in place of the bacon. Fruit toast arrives buttered, and the kitchen also turns out creamed mushrooms and spinach, cheese and onion pie and a cake selection. Alternative milks are stocked for the coffee. The room is plainly finished, with windows facing the countryside beyond, and the owner is usually front of house. Tables work on a walk-in basis, and it can get busy. The shop trades in the daytime from Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays. Dogs are welcome to come in with their owners.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full cooked breakfast, dark woods coffee, eggs benedict and cheese and onion pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full cooked breakfast, dark woods coffee, eggs benedict and cheese and onion pie.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what draws the most praise, described repeatedly as perfectly cooked and well presented, with one regular calling it the best in Saddleworth and another the best they'd had in a while. Close behind is the coffee, with one group singling out the Dark Woods beans, and several noting the range of milk alternatives. Beyond that, diners name Eggs Benedict, creamed mushrooms and spinach, sandwiches, fruit toast and a cheese and onion pie portion called huge, plus a cake selection one returning visitor describes as always changing for the better. Staff come up in nearly every account as friendly and welcoming, and dog owners mention being made to feel at home, along with countryside views from the window and a clean, smart interior. The clearest complaint is a billing one: a reviewer charged more for a hot chocolate than the menu and wall board stated, told it was VAT in an explanation they found unclear and unfair. A milder note came from someone who preferred to butter their own toast.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what draws the most praise, described repeatedly as perfectly cooked and well presented, with one regular calling it the best in Saddleworth and another the best they'd had in a while. Close behind is the coffee, with one group singling out the Dark Woods beans, and several noting the range of milk alternatives. Beyond that, diners name Eggs Benedict, creamed mushrooms and spinach, sandwiches, fruit toast and a cheese and onion pie portion called huge, plus a cake selection one returning visitor describes as always changing for the better. Staff come up in nearly every account as friendly and welcoming, and dog owners mention being made to feel at home, along with countryside views from the window and a clean, smart interior. The clearest complaint is a billing one: a reviewer charged more for a hot chocolate than the menu and wall board stated, told it was VAT in an explanation they found unclear and unfair. A milder note came from someone who preferred to butter their own toast.
Featured reviews
- Wana Shibemba
“Amazing breakfast, staff were very welcoming and accommodating”
- Nichole Mendoza
“This is an absolute gem of a place. Possibly the nicest and most personable staff that I have ever met, beautiful views of the countryside from the window, a really nice coffee, beautifully presented and delicious food!! This place just radiates love and care for food, for atmosphere, and for service. The owners have done a really fantastic job! I genuinely couldn’t recommend stopping by enough.”
- Rachael Alexandra Childs Symes
“Always a pleasure. Lovely good quality ingredients. Fabulous! The cake selection is always amazing. The staff are lovely. I just wish it could …”
- Derek Barnes
“Fantastic breakfast in Greenfield, just by the station, probably the best I have had in a while and lovely and clean inside. 9/10 👍”
- Michael Blake
“Visited with five friends today. Eggs Benedict, creamed mushrooms and spinach and sandwiches all delicious. Dark Woods coffee and excellent. Roger’s bread and top quality ingredients used in all the dishes. Very smart interior and lovely friendly staff. Well worth a visit.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
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- Casual
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Quick bite
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Dining options· 4
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has seating
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Popular with tourists
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 2
- Serves healthy options
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
Location
Coffee Shops near Platform 13
- Florence & Amelia's4.62584.2 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
dog friendly, cakes, sandwiches
- Rise & Roast4.7557.4 mi awayWi-Fi / laptopVegan options
coffee quality, french toast of the day, hot honey chicken
- Village Cafe4.51927.8 mi away
full english breakfast, sausage and egg barm, bacon
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform 13 | 4.851 | — | £10–20 | full cooked breakfast, dark woods coffee, eggs benedict |
| Florence & Amelia'sWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.6258 | 4.2 mi | £10–20 | dog friendly, cakes, sandwiches |
| Rise & RoastWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.755 | 7.4 mi away | — | coffee quality, french toast of the day, hot honey chicken |
| Village Cafe | 4.5192 | 7.8 mi away | — | full english breakfast, sausage and egg barm, bacon |
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