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  • 5/5 Nancy S. 11 months ago on Google • 184 reviews
    Was cycling around the area when we decided to treat ourselves with hot drinks. We ordered a Latte (£2.75) and a Hot Chocolate (£2.75). Friendly staff. Very busy and we managed to find some seats outside. Lovely hot drinks and the price is reasonable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 languageoffootball 2 years ago on Google
    Think it might want to consider changing its name to Cafe Blag or Cafe Blasé as it’s seemingly never open even on its own (opening hours) terms. It’s only been open once out of half a dozen attempts to visit. Shame as it’s a good concept and ideal for the area and fantastic location in which it sits, as well as serving good coffee; I just wish they would invest more time in getting the place buzzing and a real hub of the community.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meg O. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing local cafe with a difference. Cafe Blah makes you feel like you're sat in your own living room but with better music and better art to look at. The drinks and food were great, and Adam & Tess (the owners) made everyone feel so welcome and we can't wait to go back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry V. 2 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Really amazing cafe. So nice to see a late night venue in Withington. Fantastic selection of drinks and food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 james d. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Amazing. Cheap prices and good food and coffe. People and employees are extremely friendly, there’s always a great vibe in there and easy to chat to people. So much too it, vintage store, great art, book swap and board games which I love to play. It does so much yet doesn’t feel forced. Best cafe I’ve been too in Manchester
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sasha Strass O. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Gorgeous space with the best staff. One of the few truly independent places like it in Manchester, who put the time and care into putting on events geared towards community rather than just trying to flog as much booze as possible. The kind of place where you get not one but TWO little biscuits with your coffee!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool cafe! A lovely, cosy, kitsch environment. The staff are friendly, and the place smells lovely :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most unique Cafés in South Manchester, Adam & Tess built it from the ground up with their love of art, vintage & music. Interior and vibes do well for day time chills and casual evening drinks, all at incredibly affordable prices. Oh and their fully vegetarian menu deserves a solid mention. Lovely people, great chat, awesome place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 deva 3 months ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Great atmosphere and vibe can’t wait to see what it would be like in the evening!

  • 5/5 cameron l. 4 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Nice owners, fun little venue very cramped but full of character. It's definitely a nice atmosphere and great art and people to chat to

  • 5/5 Anya M. 1 year ago on Google • 13 reviews
    One of the nicest bars in Manchester, if not the nicest. It is always a pleasure to see that places like this were not completely destroyed by the instability of the recent years. The narrow pathway from the bar to the main room is one of the coziest and sweetest places I’ve seen. Overall, every inch of café blah seems to be incredibly sincere - in comparison to the more conventional bars closer to the centre of Manchester, which all seem to be built to be easily renewable due to the heavy traffic of people, this place seems to hold on to things that were added to it, be it intentionally or not.

  • 5/5 Jordan 2 years ago on Google
    Café Blah is one of those unique spots that you'll just want to keep coming back to. The owners are really friendly people and worked hard to create a unique vibe that is nothing like anywhere else in Manchester. You'll struggle to find a place with the same effortlessly cool aesthetic as Café Blah. Even if you're from a bit further afield than Withington it's worth taking a trip to check this place out because they don't just sell food and drink, but they also sell art (some of which now adorns our home!) put on events, film screenings, pop-up shops - you name it, they (probably) do it and if they don't there's a chance they will in future. They're well worth a follow on Insta to keep up to date with events they're hosting. Café Blah is also surrounded by many other really cool businesses, like A Curious Collection, which is literally just above them selling all sorts of unique vintage items, clothes and art. All the more reason to visit and find out what Withington has to offer!

  • 5/5 Alphaville P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best cafe in Withington! Super cool owners and Berlin vibes.

  • 5/5 Charlotte W. 1 year ago on Google
    Properly good local cafe/bar. Perfect for a morning coffee, a spot of food, or an evening beer. Very relaxed place and friendly owners

  • 5/5 bryony c. 2 years ago on Google
    Cafe blah is the best bar in Manchester. Tess and Adam are two of the loveliest people I’ve ever met. They recently hosted my birthday there and went above and beyond with literally everything. Can’t thank them enough. Would rate a million stars if I could.

  • 5/5 Alex A. 1 year ago on Google
    best coffee on the withy high street! lots of zazz for your money! n very nice staff :)

  • 5/5 Joe G. 1 year ago on Google
    Greatest cafe in Manchester with cheap food, drink and the loveliest staff ever.

  • 5/5 Imogen I. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place in Withington! The best atmosphere, decor and the loveliest owners ever. So happy Cafe Blah is our local 😊

  • 5/5 Lauren F. 11 months ago on Google
    Great artsy vibe, good music and pretty cheap!

  • 5/5 Steven D. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    My fav spot in withington, beautiful friendly people. Art exhibits, top music, cold beers & great coffee.

  • 5/5 lewis n. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    the best cafe about - great atmosphere, better music. there's always a great selection of drinks and decent snacks. the owners are always adding new art and provide a cultural space for the community :)

  • 5/5 Caera B. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    by far my favourite cafe bar in manchester. the staff are absolutely amazing, the atmosphere is so cosy and warm and the coffee is great and at good price, also very nice when there is a film on :))


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