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    1.2(5 reviews)
    37.3 mi

    Unfortunately a Negative Review Refused to except a small…read moreparcel to post first class signed for due to the fact that stamps had already been applied towards payment & attempted to sell a postage label to apply over the stamps not allowing there value to be taken into consideration or I could take it to the main post office. When I informed him politely that I didn't believe this to be true he became aggressive & shouted that I wasn't welcome in his shop & ordered me to leave. Firstly I would like to point out to the aggressive shop keeper that I had walked past the "Main Post Office" to get to the small independent shop as I always try to spend with smaller businesses & intended to make an additional purchase. Secondly the stamp on the parcel had been purchased from his location earlier in the year along with a postage label. Sadly a very angry & aggressive individual & as a result a formal complaint has been made to The Post Office customer service.

    I cannot believe this place! I was on my way to work and stopped outside their shop to use the…read morephone. The owner came running to the window, started banging,shouting and swearing!!!! I was understandably quite shocked and carried on my way. I did decided to phone this irate man after as maybe a case of mistaken identity.. he then accused me of taking photos of his greeting cards... what the hell! I am a successful business man (ok dressed in casual clothes because it was Friday) What do I want with photo of his cards??? Totally nuts! He did not apologise and just slammed the phone down after his false accusations. I generally like to support local business rather than going to large corporate firms but I cannot support someone who verbally abuses inocent members of the public for no reason.

    Chapter One Books - Iced Americano with Salted Caramel Syrup and Oat Milk // good, just quite small

    Chapter One Books

    4.3(24 reviews)
    10.1 miNorthern Quarter
    ££

    Amazing place that accepts you for being you. *Warning* @ Social Refuge where they treat you…read moredifferently if your not like them. I visited this coffee shop recently and left feeling pretty uncomfortable with how I was treated. From the moment I ordered, the staff came across as dismissive and noticeably colder toward me compared to other customers around me. There were a few interactions that felt unnecessarily sharp, and it gave the impression that I wasn't particularly welcome there. I want to be fair, but as a straight customer, the difference in tone and attitude didn't go unnoticed. Whether intentional or not, it made the experience feel exclusionary rather than inclusive. It's a shame because the space itself has a lot of personality, but the service made it hard to enjoy. I'd hope they work on creating a more welcoming environment for everyone.

    I get the irony by starting with the quote "don't judge a book by its cover" but tbh this is…read moreexactly what I've been doing every time I've walked past this place in the past few months... Whether it was because the area of town is a bit random, the building a bit unattractive and me thinking it was more of a bookshop - something just seemed to be putting me off. But today in my meeting with Matt F we decided to give it a go and what a great decision it was! First off this place is huge and a labyrinth once inside - one half hipster bookshop, the other half cool cafe with a real nod to health (check out the menu on my pics). A really lovely environment with working fountain and a variety of places to sit. The food was excellent too - my breakfast pancakes were probably the best I've had in Manchester so far which is saying something. Quick note that they don't do sides - at one stage I thought I was going to turn into Jack Nicholson in '5 Easy Pieces' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtfNE4z6a8 but thankfully the guy sorted us out with a side of toast after I asked nicely...repeatedly... Very friendly staff, great venue. I'll be back soon to work/eat/drink coffee/read a book - or all at the same time!

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    Norden News - mags - Updated August 2026

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