I've been working in NQ for nearly two months now and lunch has always been harder than you might…read morethink. To start with I was quite extravagant, spending a tenner on burgers, artisan pies and the like - after spending my wages I started to bring in my own rabbit food salad *sad face.... But that was until I tried Rustica! I'd ways walked past and thought hmmm, not for me - what a fool I was. First of all Theres a great atmosphere in the shop; Motown playing, the girls chatty and friendly and a nice selection of pasta and hot/cold sandwiches. I plumped for the chicken club, it was warm, tasty and filling - everything you want from lunch, and only £3.35 - stuff your tesco meal deals! Don't let the functional layout stop you trying the best place for a cheap, quality bite to eat in the NQ!

Rustica. My god. Never have I been so honoured by such a small sandwich maker. I was first…read moreintroduced to rustica by a friend, now come every lunchtime if I'm within the 3 mile radius of rustica I endeavour to go in. A very small little kitchen with a counter it is on unlucky times brim to overflowing with folk desperate to eat one of them. By them of course I mean the sandwiches. It doesn't matter what you have its all made with look and affection. But if you really want something that fell from heaven there is one award winning bad boy the milano. On a granary bap it is filled with...... prepare yourself chicken, bacon, pesto, parmesan, mayonnaise and salad (this you can pick from the buckets of iceberg and sweetcorn bits etc). This is the single greatest sandwich I've ever eaten. The only time I don't have one is when the hour dictates its breakfast then I have a breakfast bin lid (a huge bap stuffed full of a big breakfast).

GEM, GEM, GEM !!!!!…read more The absolute most amazing casual joint concept I ever heard of; and I live in USA. It's absolutely and undoubtedly DELICIOUS!

We loved it here! Decor was really cool. They had some good music playing also. The guy who…read morewelcomed us in was AWESOME. Really chill bloke. He gave us some recommendations which we took and really enjoyed. We also chatted for a bit about why we're there and it really made the experience even better. Our actual waitress though, was really slow to check on us and see if we needed anything. Probably just busy. Anyway, food was delicious! Definitely needed more salt though.

Great range of options and bargain prices…read more This is a basic sandwich shop just next to my work. I tried it for the first time today and was very happy. Quick service on my jacket potato with cheese and beans. They offered a plastic knife and fork in case you are stuck for cutlery. The jacket potato was nothing out of the ordinary but for a cheap, fast lunch this is just what I need. There is also a great range of breakfast and other lunch options at low prices.

Such amazing sandwiches and value for money brilliant!!read more

This is a small sandwich shop on Swan Street, just on the edge of the Northern Quarter. They have a…read moregreat menu that's got loads of options all based around sandwiches, paninis, omelettes and jacket potatoes. You'll be looking at around £2 for a sandwich or potato with filling. Cygnet Sandwich Bar's ingredients are always fresh and there's a great range of salads to add to your saindwich. It's all made to order. There's a few nice little extras available too, like hard boiled eggs. Yum! If it's an all day breakfast you want, they do one here for a fairly standard £4. It took me quite a while to get served because the guy behind the counter was busy chatting to a friend. I really dislike it when people choose to carry on whatever conversation they're having rather than serving a customer. Dull.

I really like this sandwich bar. Its so much better than Subway! I hate the way Subway has been…read moreslowly proliferating across Manchester, pumping out the smell of tasty but incredibly unhealthy sandwiches into the streets of the city. This sandwich bar, like a few other pioneering sandwicheries in Manchester, serves good, large sandwiches with fresh healthy ingredients for a couple of quit. This one is not quite as good as the Fruit & Nut sandwich bar in the university precinct on Oxford Road but its still pretty good, and is the best in the area.

I was looking for an American style brunch place (wanted fried chicken and waffles) and came across…read moreHome Sweet (although they didn't have C&W). I got their chicken tenders dish that came with fries, gravy, and slaw. It also came with a barbecue (I think it was barbecue) sauce. I was genuinely surprised as most brunch places I've been to never really serve any of their meals with sides (it's usually extra) so to have slaw and fries with this meal reminded me of how the food is back in America. The service was quick and after ordering, my food came soon after. I enjoyed the gravy more than the barbecue sauce. It had a bit of a sweet taste to it which works well with the chicken (I did find it a bit salty). The portion size was good for the price. I'm not too much of a fan of sweet things but I saw that they had pancakes and would try that next time I check this place out!

Soo good coffee with amazing taste. Happy with service with amazing place. highly recommended place.read more

We had a real struggle finding a good burger in England. Our burgers at Almost Famous were the best…read morewe had in a month of travel. They have an assortment of eclectic burgers on the menu. They will happily customize your burger for you. Our burgers were 5 stars and so were the fries. There's a great lunch special, a full bar, and super service. The decor at Almost Famous is as eclectic as the burgers. It was a great lunch.

Had a wonderful experience here! Our server was delightful, bartender also awesome and vibe all…read morearound was just GREAT! Drinks were strong and cold and the burgers were next level amazing!! So good. Just happened to stroll into this place and we were so incredibly surprised and delighted.

Subway is a good franchise but this store needs to up its game. They only had one bread left out of…read morethe whole range and this was during the day where everyone was on their lunch break. It didn't appear that there was a management role present and the staff at this subway spent more time talking to each other instead paying attentions to the customers. The tables were a mess and I didn't massively appreciate it.

I love subway but this store desperately needs some attention. They only had 2 breads ready out of…read morethe whole range and this was at peak time during a lunch period when some kids still of school. They also lacked some of the essential ingredients. Like tuna. Someone had to go make some up in the back. The toasty machine seems like it needed new batteries. There didn't appear to be anyone taking a management role and the staff spent more time chatting to each other than paying attention to the customers. They also didn't do the usual "cookie, crips, drink with that sir". It just lacked an overall positive customer experience. The other bit I didn't massively appreciate was the mess on the tables. Give me a cloth and I'll clean it myself. Finally when I asked for a kids meal I got a bag with a drink it in. And his sandwich. Nothing else. Very poor!!

Greggs is the one place where you can always see a massive queue from 9am till 4pm. And this one is…read moreno different! This one is too too busy and hence if you're the one who's lunch break is probably a 20-30 mins thing, then you might end up spending about 15-20 min queueing up! I know it's not great, but well Greggs is Greggs! Other than that if you come here when the crowd is disappearing at around 4pm and render yourself a smart person, think twice because by then all the food would have disappeared.

Greggs is five minute drive from the city centre. Plenty of free parking for up to 3 hours…read more Situated on the retail park with lots of other shops around it. This shop is very small but seems to sell everything you need from the bakery staff are happy and friendly seems to full menu.

One of the BEST fish and chips I've had so far! Son and friends were staying at the hotel attached…read moreand we met them downstairs at the pub/bar. Cool vibes all around! Cool decor and cool music- ranging from New Order to alternative . Menu was legit British pub bar food - pies, burgers, fish and chips etc. But lemme tell ya their haddock fish and chips was one of de best I've ever had to far. A large more than generous portion battered and fried perfectly. Imma steak fry cut girl and their chips were delicious ! - thick cut, the way I like them and fried with a delicate crispy outside. We did have to ask for some ketchup. I thoroughly enjoyed the side of mushy peas- seasoned lightly, partially mush with partial full size peas. The steak and ale pie was delicious. Drizzled the yummy gravy all over. Order food at bar, they'll bring food to your table when ready. Great food, reasonable pricing for generous portions! Cool vibes

NQ never ceases to amaze!…read more "Lets goto the new pub round the corner from where we live" retorted a friend when quizzed on the P of A for the night. I was intrigued and then a flashback. On a particular night the week before I witnessed a 2am refurb going on, builders were hard at work transforming this particular building into something very appealing. As we walked in a week later, Abel Heywood was born in our reality. What an establishment! Let's get one thing straight, I love the NQ. But, as I've mentioned numerous times in previous reviews, Thomas street on a late Saturday night has begun (unfortunately) to resemble (much like somewhere like Printworks or Deansgate locks) a George Romero film from the 70's. That's exactly how we felt driving through it on our way to Abel. Now Turner street on the other hand has always been my favourite. It's that street in the George Romero film the Zombies haven't discovered yet. So we quietly parked there and tiptoed into the Abel avoiding attention of the Thomas street crowd. And wow, what an oasis. Calming music plentiful booths and comfy couches to sit on and timely bar service with friendly staff. The drinks range I've been told is fairly decent and there's a restaurant and a boutique hotel on the first and second floor respectively. Most of all the chilled out vibe on a saturday night was a clear winner. The seating booths are super comfy with heaters lined in between, which is likely to be a God send in the upcoming winter chill.

Instant favorite breakfast spot in Leeds. Excellent variety for whatever you're in the mood for…read more From full breakfast, custom combos to acai/fruit bowls they got it all covered. The staff is amazing, we were surprised by the warm welcome when we returned! Really appreciate. Love the eggs with chorizo, lattes are delicious. Avocado toast yummy as well. We look forward to return trip, highly recommend!!

A Fantastic Cafe Experience! I've been to this cafe twice…read morenow, and both times have been fantastic! The service is consistently excellent, and the coffee is spot on. What really stands out is the food--it's absolutely to die for! Everything is so fresh, fast, healthy, and delicious. Plus, everyone who works there is super friendly, and the cafe itself is always very clean. I highly recommend it for a great meal and a great experience!