Best Cream tea in Manchester

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Selected filters:
Ranking
Sort A-Z
near you
Filters
The Wholesome Cafe
The Wholesome Cafe
91/100 (225 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Cream tea
Full english breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
"Just been in this morning, and will definitely be going back , 4 of us and the food was delicious 2 of them even managed a cake đź‘Ť I had the big..."
Joanne Shaw
"The BEST food, BEST breakfast. Always happy here. I come here often just for the breakfast..."
BeeCopey
"Just been to the cafe for full breakfast but before ordering saw some gorgeous looking cheese on toast coming out - ordered cheese & bacon on toast..."
Carrol Ashton
"Great value for money, absolutely fantastic. Staff were friendly. Will definitely be..."
Jo Clarke
"Coffee and cake in a pleasant atmosphere. There is a hot food and sandwich menu to tempt most tastes. A really nice place for a lunchtime..."
Denise Pelham
"A delicious large breakfast and cup of tea was had at this lovely cafe within Failsworth Library. Will definitely be coming here regularly. Top marks..."
Samuel Worthington
"Woow i really amazing by how they treat people especially we came from long distances standish for three days ,we appreciate even all service hot..."
Tes Kidane
"Amazing service, my niece has alot of allergies and they where so helpful and did everything they could to accommodate us. And cappuccino was so..."
Bernadette Denley
"Lovely friendly library cafe stop for my walk along the canal. Delicious bakewell slice and a nice cuppa with oat milk..."
Kate Simpson
"Lovely place to meet friends and enjoy home cooked food. Jan and all the staff are always pleasant and really go the extra mile, no matter how busy..."
Jane Lyon
"Definitely one of the best cafes I've been too. Food wonderful The best halloumi salad l have had.The view is wonderful you looking over the canal..."
Bernadette Barker
"Our favourite cafe great food all cooked fresh homemade food and cakes nice and friendly staff would definitely..."
Different crafts
"Lovely fresh food and the breakfast was to die for, will definitely be regulars to this..."
Kerryanne Daly
"I liked to have their coffee and panini after a studying session. It's in the library underground...."
Bikramjeet Singh
"Lovely cafe - great fresh food and friendly service at very reasonable..."
Daphne Franks
"Absolutely delicious home made food, lovely staff, thanks girls..."
Manders Fox
"Lovely little café, very pleasant, friendly staff and delicious..."
William Connolly
"Lovely little café. I always want to grab a book for a quick read as surrounding there are many interesting sounding..."
Carole Wardle
"Great food, great price, very friendly only downside is having to wait if its..."
nicola hanmer
Tea Hive
Tea Hive
86/100 (2203 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
British
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Sausage
Carrot Cake
Eggs Benedict
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon Sandwich
Tuna Melt
Toasts
Sandwiches
Version of Eggs Benedict
Eggs Twisted
Cheesecakes
Vegan Full Breakfast
Halloumi
Boozy Hot Chocolate with Coconut Milk
Cakes
Twisted Eggs
Turkish Apple Cake
Cake Selection
Cream tea
Salad
Milk Alternatives
Slice of Cake
Cheese on toast
Poached Eggs
Pot of Tea
Tea cake
Brownie
Cake
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Cheesecake
Soup
Turmeric Latte
Scones
English Breakfast Tea
Chai
Matcha Green Tea
Sit down
Soups
Café
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"Visiting from Kent, wonderful bacon buttie and the most deliciously yummy lemon, vanilla and poppy seed cake, lovely friendly service from very..."
Alison Wales
"Incredible service, coffee and food! My orange mocha was amazing, and I’m sad that I’ll have to drive over an hour for another! Beautiful place!..."
Matt Swift
"Visited this morning with family, Lovely quirky place , Had the bacon butty with granary bread,, thick slice bread and plenty bacon washed down with..."
Gaynor Bentley
"Lovely Christmas afternoon tea today. They catered so well to my lactose intolerance I was really impressed with the choice available. Thanks to the..."
Sophie Power
"The best breakfast in Chorlton. Just had the Portabello mushroom eggs with some rocket fuel coffee and I’m wondering why the hell I don’t come..."
Adele McCabe
"I've had the tofu scramble-mushroom-avocado-spinach toast brunch (vegan) a couple of times, and it is delicious. Some vegan cakes and soup were also..."
Beatrice Schembri
"Great afternoon at Jemma’s baby shower. Really helpful staff, went out of their way to provide a wheat and diary free meal at short notice...."
Kate Wood
"Fabulous tea party for Iris’ 8th birthday yesterday at Tea Hive. Gorgeous mini afternoon tea with real teacups and amazing cakes on lovely cake..."
Caroline Bullock
"I love this place. The staff are absolutely wonderful and the food is excellent. The coffee is the best I've tried in Manchester. I would say, "It's..."
Noel Wilde
"A lovely little cafe with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious cakes and coffee. We were made extremely welcome by the owners, definitely..."
Elizabeth Pearson
"Hey Guys, We just wanted to say a MASSIVE Thank you for looking after us lot on Saturday evening at our Engagement Party. Had an absolutely fab..."
Joshua Sharp
"Awesome brunchA couple of friends and I came here for Sunday brunch and were not disappointed! Staff were super friendly (accommodating a..."
Kavya Kohli
"... if I had designed a tea room myself it definitely would have been similar to the Tea Hive. There were mismatched chairs and tables, fresh..."
Good Gobble
"A few weeks ago, we were having our morning cuppa before work when something caught our eye on the BBC news. We heard the key words 'tea shop' and..."
DollyBakes
"lovely cafe! my first visit i was served by the loveliest people ever this will be my new go to i had the best sandwich ever (halloumi stack) and the..."
zara-morgan
"Ein gemütliches kleines Café, in gut zu erreichender Lage. Besonders eindrücklich war das super freundliche und aufmerksame Personal, ich habe..."
Cathrin de Groot
"10/10 meal - went for a lovely lunch and found this place an absolute treasure! Every element of my veggie full english hit the spot! The staff are..."
Ayla Sheikh
"I never leave reviews.. this is my first one actually. I don’t think I’ve ever had an afternoon tea as good as this one. Very generous portions,..."
Arafah O
"Our first visit to the tea hive and we couldn’t have been happier. The staff were nice and whom I assume were the owners were absolutely amazing...."
King Carltz
"After a late morning walk, we visited the Tea Hive in Chorlton and were greeted by the staff with smiles and a bowl of water for the dogs. The..."
A Sangha
"Amazing friendly staff as usual. Outdoor seating front and back and 2 levels inside. We had Eggs Twisted, absolutely delicious and turmeric..."
Robila C
"Gorgeous cafe! Popped in for breakfast whilst staying in the area for a night. Welcoming friendly atmosphere, quick service and great selection of..."
Samantha Backhouse
"I love this place. Staff are so friendly and everytime we have been the food has been amazing..just a little disappointed with the chicken ceaser ..."
Julie Wheeler
"Loved the food unique brunch menu and allergen friendly has gluten free options. Great service as well from Samara very homely vibe and good..."
Nubah Enam
Sugar Junction
Sugar Junction
83/100 (2198 ratings)
Dessert
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
British
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Soup
Sugar
english breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Scones
Eggs Royale
Afternoon tea
Vegetarian Breakfast
Chai
Sandwiches
Poached Eggs on Toast
Avocado toast
French Toast
Sausage
Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Toasts
Fried
Earl Grey Latte
Clotted Cream
Zing a Ling a Ding Dong Tea
Poched Eggs and Toast
Macarons
Pancakes
Sausage Bacon and Egg Barmcake with Sweet Chilli Ketchup
Macaroons
Blueberry French Toast
Halloumi
Salad
Lavender Latte
Bacon Sandwich
Salmon
Vanilla French Toast
Cakes
Cherry Shake
Poached Eggs
Cheesecake
Brownie
Cream tea
Puddings
coffee and cake
Brownie
Cake
Chai Latte
Cappuccino
Sit down
Café
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Mid-range
"We were lucky enough to win a table for the evening, with cocktails and tasters of the new evening menu. It is delicious! All of it! The cocktails..."
Alison Deighton
"We were looking for a tea room we could take my dog into and this little gem in the northern quarter was the perfect place. We had afternoon tea and..."
Alan Sturge
"Loved the visit to Sugar Junction today with my mum. The place itself is lovely, vintage teacups and teapots! The food was amazing. I had the chicken..."
Louise Glendinning
"I was introduced to Sugar Junction about 4 years ago, and now it's one of my favourite places to go in Manchester. Always friendly service and a..."
Daniel Wild
"Have visited before but this was the first time for a full afternoon tea. We were greeted warmly and shown to our reserved table by the window. Our..."
Susan Dakers
"I had a wonderful birthday treat yesterday from my 2 eldest kids who gave me vouchers to finally try the Afternoon tea & cakes which i had been..."
Marie Jepson
"Love this place! Delicious breakfast and gorgeously hot coffee. Atmosphere couldn't be nicer, with lovely decor and great background music. Most of..."
Joanne Greathead
"Been wanting to visit for ages and today was the day! Great quirky little tea room/coffee shop. Food and service were great... my only small..."
Amanda Leonard
"This was my second visit to sugar junction. Proper quirky tea shop. Old fashioned style China cups and saucers. Warm and cosy. Lighting was what I..."
Crystal Davies
"I love love love sugar junction! Usually you can't get in so I was ecstatic when me and my hubby got in straight away! Food was sublime chicken and..."
Stephanie Barker
"Cannot recommend enough!!! Wonderful food, coffee and service..."
Lianne Whittaker-Woodcock
"Quirky little tea rooms me and the wife visited for the first time, both had the afternoon tea the scones were some of the best we've tasted!!! Nice..."
Dean Harrop
"Went for breakfast Sunday morning best cooked breakfast I've had in a long time great..."
Thomas Brough
"I visited here yesterday with my daughter & we thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful, great value, afternoon tea, it took us quite a while to consume the..."
Alli Marshall
"Found Sugar Junction after being let down by another Manchester Tea Room and we couldn't have been happier. We had the full Afternoon Tea which was..."
Andrew Hughes
"Had a lovely eggs royale and Nutella pancakes accompanied by a fantastic pot of tea! Absolutely delicious!! Fantastic service, great atmosphere &..."
Tarun Khandelwal
"A lovely little place run by friendly staff, serving tasty..."
DollyBakes
"The entire coffee shop exudes a nostalgic atmosphere with its decor, and the service provided by the staff is excellent. The quality of their food..."
German Chong
"I ordered a scone and coffee. In addition to being in a stylish, British-style restaurant, I really enjoyed the atmosphere where I could enjoy..."
hny
"Great location, atmosphere and fantastic food. We had the avocado on toast with poached eggs with smoked salmon. Sadly the customer service..."
Duncan Shaw
"We've been there for coffee, tea and scones. Such a lovely place. Beautiful interior, nice atmosphere, great service, friendly staff and delicious..."
Nadine Löwe
"Amazing place. Would recommend to anyone. We were lucky enough to get a table literally just before lunch crowd, and we struggled to make decision..."
Aneta Beswick
"Decided to go on a hunt for scones and found this cute little cafe. We had the option of either plain scones or with raisin and it was lovely soft..."
Nevetha Piratheepan
"This is one of my favourite brunch spots in Manchester! The atmosphere is lovely, the staff is friendly and the food is absolutely delicious! The..."
Daniella Boza
"A quaint and whimsical vintage-inspired cafe nestled in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter. Stepping into Sugar Junction is like entering a..."
Y. T. Nixon Tan
"The best place in Manchester for a breakfast, a brunch or an afternoon tea with an amazing cake. I have been many times but the guy was working today..."
Lorenzo Travaini
"Great atmosphere, overwhelming variety of exceptional food! Had the pistachio french toast- was out of this world good! A bit sweet for my taste in..."
Gergana Lyutskanova
Cloud 23
Cloud 23
79/100 (9423 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Contemporary
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Cakes
moscow mule
Mai Tai
Cream tea
Old Fashioned
Margarita
Sandwiches
Scone
Strawberry daiquiri
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Cappuccino
Afternoon Tea with Cocktails
Beer
Vimtonic
Pisco Sour
Cake
prosecco
Mojitos
Juice
Scones
Cider
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Mastercard
Wine and Beer
Accepts Visa
Gift Cards Available
American Express
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"I've been coming to Cloud 23 on and off since not long after it opened and it has been through better and worse times in terms of the food and drink..."
Tim J
"Treated my mum to an afternoon tea while she was visiting Manchester and we had such a great time. A Tuesday afternoon was nice and quiet so our food..."
emily
"Birthday drinks with my wife and it didn’t disappoint. Seated at a window table and really attentive and knowledgeable service. Great advice on..."
Ed
"7pm Saturday visit. Overall service and attentiveness was second to none. Greeting was prompt and friendly. We had a voucher and was quickly..."
S Ip
"This was one of the best English teas I have ever had. The food was absolutely amazing and there were many options for coffee and tea. Our..."
Gracie Ericson
"My first visit here on my birthday. A friend from Texas sought a great view of Manchester and this was our spot! Eve greeted us on floor 23, showed..."
Golden Horn
"I feel a bit on the fence about this place as I have seen a lot of hype. It's undoubtedly the best view I've ever had from a bar in Manchester,..."
Rebecca W
"I love the view here, while enjoying afternoon tea. Nice place to visit for a special occasion. The sandwiches were surprisingly delicious, I..."
Kirst L
"it is absolutely LUSH here!! me and my partner went for our anniversary, we got a free desert on the house since we told them what the occasion was,..."
beth
"Fantastic! The view is very nice, the staff is lovely and so helpful and the quality of the food is superior! Best afternoon tea of my life..."
Chrysaorel Elle (Chrysaorel)
Caffe Nero - Arndale Centre
Caffe Nero - Arndale Centre
78/100 (2229 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mince pie
Black Americano Coffee
Cheese & Tomato Toastie
Cappuccino or Latte
Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip Hot Chocolate
Pan Au Raisin
Raspberry and White Chocolate Roulade
Vanilla Wafers
Carrot Cake
Quiche
Carrot Cake
Quiche
Cream tea
a cup of coffee
Coffee Cake
Flat White
Capuccino
Cinnamon roll
Iced coffee
Scone
lassi
Breakfast Tea
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This Caffe Nero is very nice and the staff are very friendly.it is well located close to The Arndale opposite The Corn Exchange.public transport is..."
Alistair Gledhill
"This Cafe has never failed me anywhere in the world. Staff are genuinely kind and they always say something to left up my mood. I love it in here, I..."
Nazha Al Hajj
"Pretty standard cafe nero service and drinks. During the day it is a bit crowded but after 5pm it's really calm and nice. The rasberry white..."
Thu Le
"I loved it . Its a very nice cafe . Everything is good and tasty . I love the coffee including hot and cold . All sort of juices that are in for..."
Naveera
"Wherever I go I always try to use Nero's coffee shops. Never had a bad drink or experience. Definitely..."
Robert Grayson
"Great coffee and snacks, love this welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. No one ever tries to hurry you up which makes me go back over and over again. Well..."
Anna Green
"Great place to chill people watching..."
shaun kemp
"Nice little place, friendly staff, good..."
Firas Sharefy
"Great coffee shop, very friendly stuff, quick service and excellent coffee. Highly..."
India Sjunnesson
"Dog friendly, good coffee, a safe haven from the busy streets! Visited last night with my anxious puppy, she was totally overwhelmed by the busy..."
Ami Phillips
"Lovely food and drinks, wonderful staff, great..."
Paul White