I associate bagels in England with places like Bagel Nash in the Arndale which serve quite tough…read morebagels with underwhelming fillings. I also do not associate them at all with dinner so I really did not know what to expect at the Bagel Shop. What you get is a really tempting menu with bagels that are substantial meals, especially when paired with the topped fries (this will take you over £10 though, so if you're short of cash pop in on Mon/Tues for their awesome 50% deal). I had the - bestseller - grill melt and it seems like they are totally fine with you asking for something to be left out, so I skipped the pickle. The salt beef is just fantastic and the whole thing (involving cheese, jalapenos, rocket and house sauce and mustard) came together absolutely beautifully - decadent with a great kick. All the fries were nice but I think my fave was the eat new york fries - with blue cheese sauce. The angel fries, with truffle, are also really nice but not an obvious combo with the more classic meaty American fare - perhaps good with some of the fish/seafood dishes. I'm really looking forward to coming back, perhaps to try more on the menu but tbh I just want a repeat of what I ate last time. Btw the desserts are massive and decadent - I had a deep fried blueberry pie which I denied having the capacity to eat then completely demolished. The sundaes looked great too. OH I NEARLY FORGOT they have the holy grail of drinks: a root beer float. Plus their own beer on tap!

Really impressed with everything at The Bagel Shop: quantity, quality, value, service, atmosphere…read more We dined on a 50% off deal which honestly made it quite ridiculously cheap, it's still a very affordable option full price. I had a pint of the house lager which was fine, and a Reuben bagel which was incredible. Much less handle-able than other bagels ordered by my dining companions ie the grill melt, due to the sheer amount of pastrami. The amount of meat that fell out while I was eating it could have filled a whole other bagel. It was really delicious, though I've already set my sights on the Little Italy bagel for my next trip. I must have breaded mozzarella and gorgonzola mayo. The bagel ganoush also looks excellent with both tempura aubergine and baba ganoush. I reckon this place isn't super vegan friendly simply because of the amount of meat on offer, but if you're vegan and end up here anyway, it's great that there's a (really delicious sounding) option! Between 5 of us we shared all four kinds of fries and some frickles (deep fried pickles). One million more frickles please. All the fries were good, and I'd probably agree with Natalie W that the Eat New York fries were top banana. I wanted deep fried apple pie but as they were out of apple, I had to have deep fried cherry pie instead. What an awful shame. I mean really. This was an absolute brick of decadent food and I could already feel the faintly queasy regretful feeling of over indulgence setting in while eating it... But I couldn't stop. And as soon as I woke up the next morning I was craving more deep fried pie. Uh oh. Really couldn't fault anything about this place, I'd highly recommend and I'll certainly return!

Really good bagels. A local told us they were "the best bagels I've ever had." They have indoor…read moreseating and friendly staff.

Cute little hip spot in the middle of Chinatown. Staff is friendly enough, but not overly and the…read moremenu has just the right amount of offerings We had a Mega Stack in a Garlic bagel and a Pastrami Melt on a Salt & Pepper bagel. Both were hearty, but not too stuffed and full of of flavor. The bagels were fresh and I would go here just to eat a plain bagel, it was that good.

This isn't the healthiest food but it was super delicious. I'd recommend the pastrami bagel…read more The portions are decent and the service was great.

Eat New York is a food truck serving up filled, doughy bagels - they're certainly hard to miss in…read moretheir large, bright yellow van with New York cab-style insignia. I'd seen on Twitter that they were going to be stationed in MediaCityUK for a short while, so a workmate and I went down to check them out. Their signature dish, a salt beef bagel with pickle slaw, rocket and French's mustard seemed pricey at first at £6, but it was so tasty and filling it was well worth it. Also on offer (depending on the event) are cheeseburgers, bagel burgers, fries, shakes and soft drinks. Three friends in the restaurant trade set it up and you can expect to see them at food festivals across the north west in the near future. Tip: follow them on Twitter (@eatnysd) for updates.

Good experience here twice now. The staff are lovely and the do a range of matcha drinks of which…read morethe matcha latte was really nice. I've tried the smoked salmon bagel and tuna melt and both were tasty although latter perhaps a bit pricey at £6. Falafel wrap is apparently also vg. I like that they have a Reuben sandwich on the menu, that's properly deli-style! It's in a old car showroom which is round with glass rolls, feels a bit like you're in a diner in Grease which is cool! More cushioned chairs could help make it s bit cosier though. There's a bonus ice cream parlour for the full American-style experience. My friend says the coffee isn't optimal because they don't freshly grind so some of the aroma/flavour gets lost, nor do they stir the milk when making the foam, so the air doesn't pass all the way through. As a non coffee drinker, this was all news to me. Technical stuff! Hence 4 stars although it's not like the coffee is awful or anything. Overall a great spot for brunch/lunch in Alderley Edge.

How come there's no review for this place? Bizarre!…read more The aptly named Aldeli is a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Especially if you're trying to get over your daily city grind and punch. The bagles are heavenly, they're so big you can't eat them so suddenly. The coffee is divine, the tea is also fine. It may far, but it really raises the bar. The decor is magnificent and the lady that served me was an absolute star. So drive down on a lazy sunday. Have a brew, stroll to the edge and blow the cobwebs away.

Brilliant perfect true North American style bagels and pancakes Love love love The Cabin, iconicread more

I was very dissapointed with Bagel Nash on my recent experience at their Spinningfields branch,…read moredespite making a great first impression on the store. I visited on a Saturday, 5 minutes before closure, the staff seemed friendly and not counting down the hours until they closed, they was one woman doing the serving, and a man doing the bagels. I ordered a Smoked Salmon Gluten free bagel, mentioning I was going to take it away. The woman who served me seemed great, she shown me the gluten free menu and was very clued up on cross-contamination. She even let me take the newspapers on the side, meaning I got The Guardian and The Telegraph - Bonus! This is a nice store and it was definitely a 3 star place already unless something drastic happened, even despite the £4.20 price tag which was pricey, and I never thought I'd be handing out a very generous 2 to this place. I had a nice chat with the woman behind the counter, while the man made my bagel! They bagged it up great for me, and I told them I planned to eat it later, so when I got home I unwrapped it, ready to try my salmon bagel but disaster struck - It was Mexican Chicken! The toppings were not great quality, the chicken was rubbery, the jalepeons were too spicy and the lettuce just tasted cheap, the bagel tasted okay but it was simply dry, especially as I had to take off most of the toppings, the chicken was just edible. The staff seemed good in dealing with my complaint and I will hopefully be coming back soon to give them another chance as it is a nice place and the staff are good, but still communication lacks, I constantly said "Smoked Salmon", the man heard me ready to do my bagel, and she even told him that too, so how he done the wrong one is beyond me. I shouldn't have to check everything before I take it home, I expect it to be right and up to a good standard, therefore I feel this place deserves one star, but I have decided to be a little generous as the staff here are nice and they did have a few free newspapers for me to take!

So the Arndale branch of Bagel Nash has been giving a bit of a slating and I kind of agree with it…read more They have a big store with plenty of seating but it's just a place people use to grab a quick bite, no one sits in. And you never see the same people, it's all just people on the go, not really going anywhere. Spinningfields branch however is much better. It's got a lovely location right in the middle of Spinningfields, plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor and more importantly, you want to sit there. The bagels are really good, they have a huge range starting from breakfast bagels to classic bagels to gormet bagels. My favourite has to be to the breakfast melt bagel...amazing! Pricey at £3.95 for a bagel but I've tried to re-create it at home and it can't be done! Staff are always polite and friendly and more than happy to go along with any special requests you might have.

Food was good , I order the toast with avocado and egg. The staff was friendly and prompt . The…read more environment was typical cafe shop , lots of chatter and the great smell of coffee. I'm from that states and it gave a nice vibe.

My local on picturesque St Paul's Square on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. The beautiful view…read moreis enough to get you there but then you learn these guys are serious about their coffee. I was there recently and got invited into a tasting, there and there! They were trying some new beans and I was given instructions on the best way to get the flavour. (Unlike wine, we could swallow the coffee). On top of their quest to keep improving what's in my cup, this four year old independent has now started supplying their very own home made cakes. They look gorgeous and taste better. Ask for the lemon cakes!

Amazing food, the pancakes are to die for. The staff were so friendly . Love the modern building…read morestyle. Defo recommend.

I can't Bear-lieve I haven't reviewed my hometowns coffee saving grace yet?…read more This coffee shop is exactly what Uttoxeter needed and they've got all elements for a 3rd wave coffee shop, spot on. A lovely space that is perfect for anybody. From the Mummy with a pram that needs a caffeine fix from sleepless nights, to Great-Grandmas that need a break from their charity shop shopping... and all those in between. A good selection of seating areas to suit people who want to get some work done, or instead catch up with friends. The coffees are all well made and it's so refreshing to taste their guest beans that change regularly. I can also vouch for the food here. The brunch menu is served until mid afternoon and I can HIGHLY recommend the pancakes! But the food ranges from bagels to egg bennies to avo toast to toasties to bagels to sandwiches to salads. All great quality and reasonably priced. They have also opened a new place in Derby which just shows how well they're doing. Bear Coffee truly makes living in Uttoxeter, that little bit more "bear"able.

The food was delicious. We had waffles with baked apples, steak and eggs, and just a scrambled egg…read moredish. All had fun and interesting names. The host and the staff were super friendly and willing to help us with questions on places to see. The decor is welcoming, relaxing and beautiful.

During our recent stay in Liverpool, we found Moose nearby (thanks to Yelp)! We were craving some…read morecoffee and brunch before the busy day we had ahead, and this spot delivered. From what we learned, Moose is a small chain around the UK, and known for its hearty North American-inspired menu. Definitely true - the menu had plenty of US classics like benedicts, pancakes, waffles, and hash dishes. I was actually surprised by how many things were available, as the cafe itself wasn't all that big. Small enough even that we couldn't even get a seat inside! No problem at all though, as we were instead able to sit in their outside area which lined a cute cobblestone alley, adjacent to some shops. I've said it before, and I'll say it again for the typical American traveler... in England, do NOT expect service to be what you're used to. You'll certainly wait to be tended too, and the visits from a server are very limited. In no way do I mean this as a complaint, it's actually kind of nice to not feel rushed and practice patience :) All in all, the staff who did take care of us were very sweet! My husband had an americano and I enjoyed my flat white (I swear I've loved every coffee I've ever had during England trips). For food I got the lula puebla, which was a fancy avo toast. The smashed avocado was fresh and well-seasoned, and the toasted sourdough it was smeared across was so thick and delicious. Even more delicious was the chipotle chilli jam that came atop of it. It also had feta, chilli flakes, and two poached eggs. I was definitely a fan! My husband also really liked his eggs benedict that included griddled Serrano ham. I know, I know, travel all this way only to have a US-style breakfast but hey it did the trick! Wouldn't hesitate to pop in another Moose location in the future.