Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Barber Booth

"Not satisfied being one of the most gorgeous restaurants in Manchester, The Ivy Spinningfields is offering up Insta-ready puds to match the surroundings. A long-standing feature on their dessert menu, the Chocolate Bombe is a thing of beauty. A hard chocolate shell is turned molten by a hot caramel sauce to reveal a delectable vanilla ice cream and honeycomb core within."

"With three sprawling levels that include a traditional brasserie, modern Asian bar and stunning rooftop space, there's plenty of choice at The Ivy. Nab a spot at the Spinningfields favourite and indulge in all-day dining with alluring cocktails to match."

"Health food eatery and juicery, The Garden in Hale has a range of vegetarian and vegan all day brunch dishes like buckwheat pancakes and chia flax porridge, as well as sandwiches, salads and veg-packed bowls. Order via Uber Eats and Deliveroo."

"Designed to make you feel right at home, Home Sweet Home is open until 11pm, making it a nice late-night option for coffee lovers. Their trademark dish is the Cheeseburger Toastie, a combination of two of the nation’s favourite dishes. Edge Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1HE@HomeSweetHomeNQ / homesweethomenq.com"

"About: Born from a love of good simple food and drink, Home Sweet Home is an American style cafe and Kitchen situated in the city's Northern Quarter. Stop by for your favourite home comfort foods and over the top indulgent delights. All sweet and savoury treats are freshly prepared, baked, and brewed in house daily."

"Tamper is the city’s ultimate in New Zealand culture; offering a creative space to come together. We’d recommend Tamper Sellers Wheel as a place for an afternoon or Friday evening renedez-vous. There’s always a great atmosphere in Tamper with the bustle of business meetings, friends catching up and more successful dates can drown out the sound of any awkward silences."

"Tamper is devoted to the quality of its coffee; its beans are roasted locally in Yorkshire and the cafe works together with the local Cat Bakery to produce freshly baked goods. With a large range of breakfast and brunch dishes, Tamper Coffee is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing, coffee-induced breakfast among exposed brickwork in casual surroundings."

"This cute little venue on Aberdeen Court is perfect for meeting up with university pals for a catch up, with a large variety of different coffees on offer. The best news is, Steam Yard do a coffee and a doughnut deal for just £3, what more could you want?. Steam Yard are well known for their ‘cro-nut’ which is basically a combination of an American doughnut and a croissant, filled with flavoured cream and topped with chocolate and honeycomb, popcorn fruit and cream!"

"Located on Division Street, Steam Yard is a superb chill-out spot serving up the tastiest donuts in the city. The coffee’s certainly something to shout about too; using London’s Square Mile Coffee roasters, Steam Yard offers a delightful variety of high quality coffee – what’s more, there’s even a coffee and donut deal for just £3 – so they’re student-budget friendly too!"

"Why: There isn’t just one breakfast option at Mackie Mayor, which makes it great for groups who want to eat together but may want different things to eat (just like your mother said, it’s our individuality that makes the world so beautiful). The space itself is a grand grade II listed market building, with incredible original detailing and a buzzy atmosphere, and houses multiple food traders with communal seating laid out in the centre of the space. When it comes to the food offering you could find yourself enjoying anything from fruit and granola to shakshuka or avocado on toast with eggs."

"You can pick up a tasty meal from a number of independent vendors, grab a coffee, or even a pint. 📍 Where can I find it?. Mackie Mayor, 1 Eagle St, Manchester, M4 5BU"

"What: Found in Ancoats, Elnecot is a neighbourhood bar and kitchen serving brunch, lunch and dinner which also benefits from an intimate streetside terrace that features a handful of tables. On the menu, you can expect to find a range of modern European dishes, ranging from mushrooms on toast for breakfast to baked prawns with gnocchi, hot sauce and bread at dinner. Prices are fair and staff are lovely too."

"A neighbourhood bar and kitchen in Ancoats, Elnecot is ideal if you're after something a little low-key for a romantic dinner in Manchester. Ditching the flair in favour of stripped-back interiors, striking lighting and an open kitchen, this spot will seduce with its enticing small plates."

"Making a trade in delicious British plates, this Ancoats restaurant offers a stunning brunch spread of classics such as eggs and breakfast sandwiches, alongside more eccentric offerings like smashed broccoli and ox cheek benedict. And yes, they do have the option to go bottomless."

"17/05/2021: We had a great lunch here today, felt very safe and looked after by the brilliant staff, can fully recommend. chickenspicypaycookedbreast"

"Ice Shack is an all-vegan dessert parlour that offers a nice treat for all people that have sweet tooth but are also on a special diet. Established in 2016 and rooted for a family’s love of desserts, they make way to share their enthusiasm and love with other people particular those under a vegan diet. Offering 0% dairy, they use a range of alternatives including truffles to offer a sweet and nice treat."

"Established in 2000 as a ‘creative space for young people’, Z-arts has learning at its core. The family-friendly Hulme venue offers a welcoming, vibrant and safe environment to get creative in."

"Live participation classes are already up and running at Z-Arts, but it'll be a little wait for the theatre and gallery spaces. See the latest updates at z-arts.org/see-whats-on."

"Over the past 125+ years, the Whitworth has seen many transformations but none so much as its recent £15 million development, resulting in accolades such as RIBA National Award and Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2015. Now home to an internationally important collection numbering 60,000 works - blending high-profile names like Blake, Spencer, Rembrandt and Moore with fresh new talent - the gallery’s principal aim remains the same: ‘the perpetual gratification of the people of Manchester’."

"Manchester's second most important art gallery is arguably its most beautiful, following a restoration that saw the doubling of its exhibition space through the opening of its sides and back, and the construction of glass-screened promenades. Inside is a fine collection of British watercolours, the best selection of historic textiles outside London and galleries devoted to the work of artists from Dürer and Rembrandt to Lucian Freud and David Hockney."

"Opened in 1934 above Sheffield's Central Library, Graves Art Gallery contains an excellent collection of old masters and English art from the 18th century to the present day. There's also a sizable collection of works by major artists of the 19th and 20th centuries such as Cézanne, Corot, Picasso, and Braque. Other notable artworks include a collection of fine portraits, as well as contemporary paintings and sculptures."

"This popular MediaCity eatery serves huge breakfasts all day so you’ll never have to go hungry. On a sunny day, you can kick back and relax with a cold drink at the outside bar on one of the MediaCityUK deck chairs and take in the chilled out surroundings. If you’re in a rush however, this quick and tasty breakfast is the ideal solution."

"This rustic ale house is located within the stunning MediaCityUK. You can enjoy a beer with a view and the food menu is great!. Don’t forget to make use of the jukebox whilst you’re there too."