Discover 63 local hidden gems in Manchester
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Northern Soul Grilled Cheese – Comfort food McDaddy
Sometimes, cheese and bread is the sticking plaster we all need, and "Northern Soul Grilled Cheese" in Manchester delivers in spades...
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Denise
Tench
Christie's Bistro – Harry Potter-esque heaven
"Christie's Bistro" is a true hidden gem in Manchester. Unknown to many Mancunians, it's one of the most visually spectacular cafes you could hope to see.
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Denise
Tench
Wazuzhi Sushi – Cheap, fast Japanese food
"Wasabi Sushi" is the card up my sleeve when I have friends visiting in Manchester and I need somewhere central to eat well, cheaply and quirky!
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Denise
Tench
Thunder Egg – Style it right
Go to "Thunder Egg" in Manchester when your style needs a pick-me-up and your wardrobe is crying for a colour injection...
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Denise
Tench
Habesha – Great-value Ethiopian food
"Habesha" in Manchester is a small, family-run, no-frills Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of the Gay Village that offers illegally great value!
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Denise
Tench
Society – Food and drink all-rounder
You're in Manchester. You want pizza & beer, but your mate is craving burgers and wine. And the other wants kimchi & a cocktail. The solution? "Society!"
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Denise
Tench
Bunny Jackson's – Hot wings and a bad attitude
An oasis of Americana, "Bunny Jackson’s" is the perfect antidote to the chain restaurants and well-behaved arthouse crowds of Manchester...
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Denise
Tench
Kro Bar – An unbeatable breakfast game
Denmark-inspired "Kro Bar" presents one of the best slow breakfasts in Manchester. The only problem is knowing where to start - eggs are always a good bet!
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Denise
Tench
Hulme Garden Centre – Soothing green haven
"Hulme Garden Centre" in Manchester is a green haven, a remedy to all the concrete - a community-led project that's designed to promote well-being...
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Denise
Tench
Kim's Kitchen – Local hangout with heart and soul
"Kim's Kitchen" in Manchester has once again earned a great reputation for its freshly made, creative dishes, lively atmosphere and down-to-Earth crowd.
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Denise
Tench
The Corner Plaice – MCR's best fish and chips
Reliable and consistent, "The Corner Plaice" has become known as this part of Manchester's best and friendliest chippy dinner fix...
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Denise
Tench
ManCoCo – Manchester's best coffee, full stop
With a modest social media presence and a reputation built on hard work and word-of-mouth, "ManCoCo" has taken the title of Manchester’s best coffee.
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Denise
Tench
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