I've tried dozens of little tea rooms over the years, but this one is one of the absolute best I've…read moreever been to. The decor is fantastic, relaxing, and quaint, but more importantly, the food is superb. Everything we tried, from the milkshakes to the desserts, were absolutely finger-licking good. The quality was simply superb. This place is worth going out of one's way to visit. If you're looking for a fantastic lunch, it's where it's at. One note, the place tends to be busy, so it can be a bit of a wait for the food or for the staff, but the food is worth the wait.

Lovely little find on the way home from a weekend away, great breakfast, staff are very friendly,…read morewould definitely visit again

The atmosphere was buzzing. A 20 minute wait turned into a quick 5 minutes! This place was very…read morecharming, the staff was welcoming, and food and drinks were fantastic! As a new visitor to Manchester, you obviously have to try the place where patrons are lined up outside to get in for brunch!

Such a charming brunch place in the morning. Didn't try any afternoon bar time. However ate here 3…read moredays in a roll while we stayed Moxy next door. Kids found this place and got the Açaí bowl to go for me on the first day. We came back for the following morning and enjoyed Latte and porridge and steak sandwiches tremendously. Services were warm and quick. Pricing was reasonable as well. Highly recommended. Noticed the lines outside starting 9:30ish.

I went here for the first ever Yelp Manchester Breakfast Club. This small deli in Didsbury was full…read moreof early morning diners on arrival, so we grabbed a small table outdoors, until space was made and then hurried back inside as it was freezing! But, I imagine its a lovely place to dine outdoors when it warms up a bit. Great comprehensive menu, covering all bases of breakfast, from full English or rather full Didsbury, a large selection of egg based breakfast delights including Eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine, French Toast, American Toast, Bagels, Porridge and Churros . . . yes Churros! Delicious fried cinnamon dough, rolled in sugar with hot chocolate sauce, wow! As well as serving delicious food, there is also a great selection of olives, cheeses, chutneys, teas and cakes to buy. I could of spent a good hour perusing the shelves and stocking up on all sorts of world cheeses and home made hummus's, but I was so full after my Full Didsbury, that I just bought some roasted garlic and headed for a lie down. I shall return and maybe next time visit the chickens who live in the garden out back.

As Burton Road Bakery (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/burton-road-bakery-manchester) was full and there…read morewas a wait for tables, we decided to pop round the corner and try out the untested Thyme for a spot of brunch instead. Though there were no tables available inside, there was room out the front under their large canopy which had bench seating and patio heaters. The friendly waiter promptly gave us the menus and after a quick look I chose to have a pot of Earl Grey tea (obviously), which was a bargain at less than £2. My friends also went for tea and coffee. There was a 20 minute wait for us to get our drinks, with a couple of the staff not catching on at us looking round slightly forlorn and tea-less. When they did arrive though, they were those colourful 'Tea for One' cup and teapot sets which held about 2-3 cups-worth of brew, so they were definitely value for money from a café. Two of us ordered Eggs Benedict and one a Full English. I've had much better eggs I must say - they were overcooked and lacked the runniness you look forward to getting when you cut into them. All in all though the food was fine (the bacon in particular was good), though it wasn't amazing. This probably isn't somewhere to dine if you only want a quick bite to eat on busy days, but you can get a half decent brunch and drink for just less than a tenner.

This was an awesome breakfast decision. It was right next door to the hotel we were staying at and…read morevery convenient. We had the chicken and waffles and the classic. I was blown away when I was told that it was the first day the Chicken and waffles were on the menu and I was the second person to order it. It was delicious and I recommend it to anyone who dines there. If in the Trafford area this is a must!!!

Wythenshawe in South Manchester isn't really known as a gastronomic destination. The majority of…read morerestaurants listed for the area are take-aways and cafes, all of which I'm sure are great in their own regards, but they're all pretty similar. This is why I like The Met Stop Diner. Someone decided to take a vacant space in Wythenshawe's town centre Civic Centre shopping precinct and build an American themed diner. Something different! A new angle! When you walk in, it's nice to see that they haven't half-baked it, they've gone for the full classic American diner interior, with red, white and chrome seating, condiment baskets, and a big mural of the New York skyline on one wall. The menu does try to cater for multiple tastes, with some classic English cafe classics such as the Full English Breakfast, but they have a good selection of American breakfasts too, as well as hot dogs, burgers, deli style sandwiches, and a few house specialities. My favourite part of England meets America was that on the tables there was one of those little silver ice cream dishes, which we came to realise were specifically for putting your tea bag in after taking it out of your tea! WHY DON'T MORE PLACES DO THIS?! This is such a simple idea, but I've only seen The Met Stop Diner do it so far, and they're American themed! There were three of us on this day, and we were all ready for breakfast, and so chose the American pancake stack, the Full English Breakfast, and the American Breakfast, as well as three mugs of tea. The tea came out first which was good as we all needed a brew, but as the breakfasts were cooked fresh to order, we'd drunk our tea by the time our food came out. A pot of tea might be a better idea, but it's not very American! The Full English was a standard cafe breakfast to be honest, but still decent homely stuff. The American breakfast was so substantial that it couldn't be finished, but it was agreed that the pancakes were great, as they were also on the stack of pancakes. Very enjoyable indeed. We'll definitely pop in again when we're next in the area, as the rest of the menu looks great too! The only thing I would suggest is reprinting the menus (as they were looking a bit dog-eared), and checking the spellings (Chicago, not "Chicargo"!), but if that's really the only thing I can find to suggest as an improvement, you're definitely doing something right, Met Stop! See you again soon!

This place is set in a marina on a stationary Narrowboat. It's a lovely concept. Breakfast, brunch,…read moreafternoon Tea and desserts. Open Tues until Sun. Food is delicious and Maria and Phil are great hosts. Definitely worth a visit

We've lived just down the road from this Toby Carvery for last year and decided we'd finally give…read moreit a go. We were seated in a rather dingy bit of the pub towards the back of carvery in a benched booth, would have been nice to have has some windows nearby. The place looked a bit tatty around the edges but had a warm local pub feel to it, the odd part was that there were lots of random pictures of chefs plastered around the place... didn't seem to fit in with the decor. We were served by an older lady who was extremely efficient at her job but I felt lacked a warmth that can make a place special. Maybe she was just extremely busy but a 'have you been here before' and or an explanation of how things worked would have been nice rather than having to ask what happens next. You basically take a plate and are served a choice of hot meats, (turkey, Pork, Beef) and then you can have as much veg as you'd like then you have a selection of fresh gravies to drown your food in. The Turkey and Pork was okay but the beef was pretty disgusting, it had gone past the point of being dry and I was tempted to take some home as dehumidifier for the bathroom. The veg wasn't great either, I left the place feeling pretty greasy with a lingering feeling that it would of all been much better if i'd done it myself. I guess whether you'll like this place is based on your expectation before going, it definitely has its place but don't expect miracles from an all you can eat Sunday roast. I'm not against all-you-can-eat's, I'm as gluttonous as the next and a big fan of them when it's done right but unfortunately this place fell short. I feel to get the most of this place you'd have to be hawking the counter waiting for the produce to arrive fresh out of the kitchen otherwise you end up stuck with the dregs at the bottom. I'll give this place a go in another destination to see whether it's a chain or individual experience.

Fairly standard carvery where you get a very average portion of meat and then you help yourself to…read moreas much vegetables, stuffing and gravy that the small-ish plate can hold. Plenty of car parking. Nice clean venue. Friendly service. They will take your drinks order at the table and bring it to you. They don't set any standards but it's a good option for a decent filling square meal that doesn't break the bank. Perfect on a cold winter evening!

Just been back here for the first time in years and I'm pleased to say it's still fantastic. Lovely…read morestaff, very nice vibe and great food for a good price. Lunch and a drink for two for less than forty quid.

Great customer service, very nice manager. Hearty breakfast. Cappuccino was delicious.read more

I asked a lady who dines out three times a week in Lancaster to choose a restaurant for our first…read moremeet-up. The Sun Café Restaurant was her choice, and this place is currently also ranked 3rd on Tripadvisor for restaurants in Lancaster. Although I hadn't said it in so many words, my wish was for a venue special enough to make her feel like a princess but still relaxed enough for us to get to know each other. The Sun Café Restaurant was the perfect venue. From a quick walk around in the rain, Lancaster looks to be a pretty little town with some narrow cobbled backstreet that reminded me of Edinburgh. The Sun is situated on one of these backstreet. The décor and ambience of speak of relaxed quality and of The Sun having put roots down a while ago. From the website, The Sun looks to be run by a very hands on chef-patron. From the outside, I found it very inviting, especially the detailing on the custom wrought metal. Inside, it is definitely a smart restaurant and I am guessing that the 'Café' in the name refers either to an earlier incarnation of this place or else serves to alert potential customers that The Sun also offers breakfast, lunch and coffee much more informally. Our evening played out beautifully - from 6.30pm, we enjoyed the peace of the place to ourselves for the first hour and after that it was just nicely busy for a weekday evening. With the food, I have to admit to not have been that hungry and also absorbed in my highly charismatic companion! We were both impressed by the presentation of her main which was pancake parcels filled with spinach and cheese, the parcels being bags tied at the neck with a chive or similar! I had a starter with a fancy name that was basically a small portion of ratatouille surrounded with a sweet and sour sauce based on pureed butternut squash. As sustenance, mine would have left something to be desired, but in terms of giving this keen cook taste sensations and a velvety texture that I couldn't imagine coming up with at home, I was pleased. My companion had some indulgent chocolate brownie dessert which seemed to hit the spot. The white wine was also pronounced satisfactory. Service was really good - our elegant blonde waitress made us feel at home but special. Rounding up with a tip, the bill came to £35 for one vegetarian main, one starter, one pudding and two glasses of wine. All in, The Sun is a great venue. Although not cheap, I felt our meal was really 'grandstanding' it for a special occasion, without breaking the bank. My companion tells me mains here are reasonably sized, although starters apparently can be on the small side. But whereas I might even grudge the cost of a Pizza Express meal, I didn't feel that at all here. If you live locally, the breakfast and lunch menus are totally different and priced much lower, so that is something The Sun can do for you on a budget! My home patch for dining out right now is Manchester. I've only tried a couple of Modern British/European restaurants that would compare to The Sun (Thomas in the Northern Quarter, Bistro West 156 in Didsbury, but for an all-round dining experience and imaginative vegetarian options, The Sun is definitely better IMO.

The food here is so delicious that I want to cry with every forkful. No joke!…read more Last time I was at the Sun Cafe, we'd had a NYE gathering with about 11 people. They were happy to reserve space for us and despite our group being pretty loud and even a little rowdy at times, the staff was all smiles and joking right alongside us. The owner, a delightfully smiley frenchman, came upstairs to personally serve some of the dishes. Each of us had ordered something different, plus a starter and a dessert, and there wasn't a single complaint out of anyone. They even brought us some party crackers, haha! I am pretty new in town but I hear from a lot of people that the brunch here is great and that the lunch specials are a good way to try out the menu without going broke. Saying that, I think the prices were really reasonable when we were there and I'd go back in a minute.

What a cute Italian place! My friend and I stopped in here on a whim and we were waited on like we…read morewere royalty! The service couldn't be beat and the pasta was delicious and soul warming after a day out in the cold rain! A must go if you are in Baslow!

An absolutely wonderful experience. The food was some of the best Italian I have had, and this is…read moreafter spending 4 days on the Italian coast just a week before. The staff was responsive and it is so reasonably priced. I had the baked spaghetti and it was spectacular. The size was enormous. Enough for three. The stuffed mushrooms were a perfect app paring. My partner had a great salad and Melon and prosciutto app. Great place, hope to com back soon.