Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Borough Arcade

"What: Something of an all-rounder, this glamorous Manchester outpost of The Ivy offers menus that take diners through from breakfast till dinner, with brunch and afternoon tea inbetween. The restaurant also comes with two outdoor dining areas, including a rooftop garden that’s available for private hire and a ground floor terrace. While working on your tan, you can tuck Ivy signatures such as the shepherd’s pie and chicken milanese."

"The Ivy Spinningfields in Manchester is a multi-faceted venue, offering several floors of beautiful settings and tasty food and drinks. Apart from ground floor Ivy Brasserie and second floor Ivy Asia, the true gem is found at the very top, with the Ivy Roof Garden. Very colorful and very lush, the spacious rooftop really deserves its 'garden' epithet."

"The Brasserie at The Ivy in Manchester do a Saturday and Sunday Brunch (and bank holidays). The restaurant itself is a beautiful art deco inspired space. With options like Truffle Arancini, Zucchini fritti, Eggs Benedict and Avocado Benedict, as well as Hot Buttermilk Pancakes for those (like me) with a sweet tooth!"

"Apart from their regular diner menu (which is filled with all things deliciously fried, greasy diner style), the desserts and milkshakes are the winners that’ll make you feel right at home!. And just when you think it’s just another American diner, they’ll hit you with three-tier cakes that have icing and chocolate cookies piled on top, they hit you with sugar-dusted mountain high stacks of bacon and waffles drenched in maple syrup!. But the thing that sets HSH apart from other dessert places?"

"A post shared by Home Sweet Home (@homesweethomeuk) on Feb 23, 2020 at 4:15am PST. Another year-round pancake favourite, Home Sweet Home might be down to just one Manchester site now after closing their Great Northern Warehouse branch at the end of last year but their pancakes are still as banging as ever. Find them in the Northern Quarter to indulge in plates like these, topped with salted caramel, biscoff sauce, cream, strawberries and cinnamon crunch."

"This place really does feel like home, or rather an American Grandma’s home. It’s Grandma in the USA, in Manchester. Floral wallpaper, little framed pictures dotted on the wall, the smell of fresh baking; you feel welcome as soon as you step through the door."

"Tamper aims to "bring the best of New Zealand's café culture to Sheffield" and one of the best bits is their breakfast and brunch menu. The full English is given a twist into The Big Kiwi whereas veggies may opt for The Ozzy, alongside a whole load of other options available, from wild rice bubbles to Nutella-stuffed French toast."

"Run by two New Zealanders with a passion for a proper brew, Tamper makes for a great place to while away an afternoon. Their coffee is award-winning and the grub’s top notch. The Big Kiwi Breakfast is sure to stifle any hangover, while Friday nights offer an opportunity to prepare for said hangover with a late, boozy opening."

"Tucked away in a small courtyard, Steam Yard feels like an off-the-beaten-path gem, though it's a regular haunt with local coffee connoisseurs and foodies. Whether you want a coffee and donut on the fly or fancy hunkering down over a lovely Brunch for a couple of hours, Steam Yard offers it all. The pretty courtyard area is often filled with punters and their canine pals and is the perfect spot for people-watching."

"Aside from making some seriously delicious coffee in their comfy surroundings with a weekly guest blend from the UK's best roasters, Steam Yard also offer some excellent food too. Their lunch menu features salt beef bagels, pastrami sandwiches and a gooey three cheese toastie with chutney but their donuts (provided by Depot Bakery) and fronuts (ice-cream filled donuts) are some of the best in the city."

"Veggie & Vegan Friendly – If you’re vegan, a lover of coffee and crave a peanut butter brownie then look no further than the Steam Yard. Eating cake just somehow got better!. Plus the brownies have nuts in, so surely that’s one of your five a day, right??"

"The sister to Altrincham’s Market House, Mackie Mayor has been a raging success since launching in 2017, offering food from a range of kitchens and communal dining at the heart of the splendid former market hall in the Northern Quarter. The guide says: “Highlights include Honest Crust’s wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas; the amazing Italianate brunch dishes at La Cucina; and staggering roast chicken and porchetta sandwiches at Rotisserie."

"This street food marketplace is so jam-packed with food merchants you’ll struggle to choose just one. It’s housed within Smithfield’s grand Grade II-listed Victorian market - grab a seat, pick a stall and get stuck in."

"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"

"Sharrowvale Road is fast becoming the foodie haven of Sheffield with its rows and rows of independent delis, cafes and wine shops. Made by Jonty are at the forefront of this, growing from a hidden gem at the tail end of the street to a staple of the brunch scene. Try a ginormous breakfast burrito or one of the area's best veggie breakfasts, a 'Full Jonty'."

"Made by Jonty's morning grub is so good (and popular) that they keep the menu open all day long, meaning that everything from breakfast burritos to Belgian waffles to kippers and brunch bagels are available from opening until close."

"The Refinery is great if you want a laidback and stylish spot for your bottomless brunch in Manchester. You can get booked in here on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 and 3, so you’ve got plenty of time to secure a spot, so long as you book in advance, as it’s a popular one!. Their brunch menu isn’t just limited to brunch dishes, either."

"The Refinery is a buzzing outdoor restaurant in Spinningfields all year round. The stunning terrace space is perfect for sipping on fruity cocktails, nibbling on tasty charcuterie and watching the world go by, while winter welcomes pop-up igloos that are made for cosy catch-ups."

"The Anthologist is a contemporary European restaurant with cool interiors and an impressive vegetarian menu. From coconut-crusted tofu to mushroom shawarma and naughty gnocchi mac 'n' cheese, there are plenty of divine dishes to choose from."

"KFC has remained one of the best southern fried chicken restaurants in the world for more than 60 years. Serving up burgers, wraps, buckets and more, KFC remains one of Manchester Fort’s favourite restaurants for…"

"Seed & Cherry in the trendy Northern Quarter offers a unique artisan coffee experience. Alongside this, you can enjoy breakfast or brunch which includes a variety of healthy and creative recipes served as small plates. Its unique menu means you can try a variety of European and Mediterranean style savoury brunch dishes and still have room for its famous French toast."

"Nestled between Manchester Cathedral, the National Football Museum, the Corn Exchange, and Chetham’s School of Music are Cathedral Gardens Manchester. It is a new park but provides a great escape if you are in the Manchester city centre and want to take a breath. It is a regenerated area with a water feature that changes with seasons and concrete sitting areas and is now one of Manchester’s best parks."

"The Northern Quarter is filled with interesting street art to discover with plenty of photo opportunities around every corner but if you want to ensure a winning shot, head straight for Stevenson Square. In the centre of the street you’ll find a selection of the most photographed graffiti in the neighbourhood, all by a collective known as Outhouse MCR. Over the past year, David Bowie, Sloth from The Goonies and an extremely poignant Manchester bee design have all graced this wall. Stevenson Square, Manchester, UK"

"In Stevenson square in Manchester North you can find 3 blocks that have graffiti art on them. The project is run by Outhouse. They arrange new artists every 3 months to create a new piece of art on the blocks."