I've been to Allotment both of my visits to Manchester, spread out between 2022 and 2025. Each time…read morethe food was lovely and the service friendly and enjoyable. On my recent visit, the server noted that the build your own tapas board was perfect for two people, so my partner and I chose this for the evening. It was full of delicious vegetables; my favourite part was the cauliflower wings. When we first arrived around 7pm on a Wednesday night it was on the quiet side but things livened up when a 10 person group came in! Also, on Wednesday's the cathedral practices their bell ringing so beware if you think that might be a distraction. Looking forward to our next visit!

We booked The Allotment for our New Year's Eve meal, despite not having visited for 6.5 years due…read moreto a previous awful experience. Foolishly, we gave it one final chance. It completely ruined our New Year's Eve. We were seated and then ignored for 90 minutes while food was served to every other table in the restaurant. No explanation. No update. Nothing. Only after repeatedly chasing staff were we finally told at 10.25pm on New Year's Eve -- when it was far too late to go anywhere else -- that there would be no food for us at all. The excuse was vague "communication issues" with the kitchen, followed by the chef refusing to cook because it was supposedly past cut-off time, despite food still actively coming out. There was no real apology, no accountability, and no manager in sight. Because we were told so late, everywhere else was closed, leaving us hungry on one of the most important nights of the year. Sitting customers for an hour and a half on New Year's Eve and then casually telling them they won't be fed is not a mistake -- it's gross incompetence. With service this bad, it's astonishing this place is still operating. Businesses like this give the hospitality industry a bad name, and frankly, I won't be surprised -- or disappointed -- when it eventually fails. It certainly doesn't deserve customers, trust, or second chances. Avoid at all costs, especially for special occasions. I honestly hope this restaurant goes bust this year. They don't deserve to be around any longer...

Café Cilantro is not a place to go if you're looking for a quick breakfast. Or a quick lunch. Or…read moreindeed, any meal if you're a bit pressed for time. Whilst the food they serve is always fresh and mostly delicious, I've always found their service to be a bit lackadaisical at best. Indeed, it just feels like they don't know how to run their kitchen so that people can get their food in a decent amount of time. There have been times when I've had to wait up to 20 minutes for a cup of tea, and 45 minutes for a simple quesadilla, both of which were presented with just a mere shrug of the shoulders by the waitress instead of a proper apology. It's a shame that the service here is so poor because it has all the key ingredients to become a great little vegetarian cafe. Their breakfasts are incredibly tasty (I highly recommend the pancakes with maple syrup), and they even do a half decent vegetarian black pudding - which is no mean feat when you remember that the key ingredient of black pudding is a fair amount of pigs blood. Cafe Cilantro really just needs someone to come onboard and shake it up a bit so it becomes something really special. Even staff who knew how to get food out quickly and efficiently would help. At the moment, it's just 'meh' - and when you consider how many great eateries there are on Beech Road, 'meh' really just isn't good enough.

Went here looking forward to something innovative, ended up leaving slightly disappointed. It could…read morebe so much better, surrounded by Goat Bearded Chorlton Trustafarian types wearing mandatory North Face uniform body warmers. We had to ask for the lunch menu, chap behind the counter (who looked like he might start taking hostages at any moment) didn't realise it was 1.10pm and breakfast menu should have finished. Service was slow, no personality, no one in control. Rarebit was ok but not substantial for main slot on lunch menu (1 slice with caramelized onions that were ok) Fresh Apple and Kiwi juice was the highlight. Fentimans drinks on the menu were 'being fazed out' (I really fancied a ginger beer - why were they still on the menu and other too? - A4 laminated via domestic printer?!) We left feeling this could have been so much better and just passing the que to Barbakan on the way it should have been busier too - what about veggie sausage sandwiches on a weekend with nice crusty bread and GOOD coffee - KEEP IT SIMPLE! (and fast) - Also there was a really strong smell of fried veg oil which was off putting (sort the ventilation out or choose another oil that doesn't smell like Groundnut!) - I was going to ask if we would be charged for having been fumigated with vegetable oil. I would go back, but only if Greggs or McDonalds was closed or I'd been sleeping in the park again;)

Another update for Fuel? Another five star rating? Am I boring you, yelpers? I do apologise. If you…read morewish to snooze through the following transmission I fully understand, but should you choose to, then know that you will miss out on OMG SPLAWSOME FTW. For the very first time I was having a main meal at Fuel. A proper dinner. Not a snack, not a smoothie. Why? Everyone I know is a cow-hide biting carnivore and refuses to come to a vegetarian restaurant with me. I know, the sods. Should I come into a windfall, I may well buy new friends, then pay for their plastic surgery so they'll look just like my old friends. I digress. My mother eats meat, but she appreciates a veggie meal just as much as she enjoys some roast chicken. So she was the perfect Fuel guest. On a lazy Saturday noon, we stopped off here before she was due to get her train back to Liverpool, ordered some of their fine coffee (which I have decided is the best coffee in all of Manchester - and they gave us a pot of hot steamed milk with our Americanos which just makes them even brillianter) and perused the menu. After much deliberation and peering over at other diners' breakfasts with a mixture of intrigue and trepidation (those things are HUGE, people), I went for the blackboard special - stuffed peppers with cous cous and a Mexican side salad. My interest was piqued as to what the salad would contain. My mum opted for the 'fish' finger sandwich, and we had their mixed sweet and normal potato wedges between us. So, the 'fish' finger sandwich, huh? You're curious, I can tell. Well, in the immortal words of one Charles Sheen, WINNING! They use breadcrumbed halloumi, served with homemade tartare sauce on a wholemeal granary bun with a delicious side salad. I of course tasted this. Seriously, if you have any doubts, even really big ones, you've got to order it. It works. It works like a dream. My baked stuffed peppers with fruity cous cous and a salad below containing kidney beans, red peppers, spring and red onion was an absolute treat too. Nobody wanted to kiss me afterwards, but that was fine. I didn't need human contact. I had epic salad. Fuel just keeps getting better every time I try something new, and I'm insanely lucky to have it a mere short stroll down the road. I promise I'll never take it for granted.

Genuinely the best food I've had during my stay in England so far. I ordered the falafel wrap and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the flavor combination. Delicious food and great service. I love being able to pay before the meal came so once I was finished I could leave right away without waiting for a bill.

Though I'm not vegan, I keep unintentionally eating vegan food here in Manchester - it's much more…read moreavailable/prominent than back in the US. I got lost looking for the restaurant after my phone died but finally found my friend at the top of the steps leading down to Earth. Service is set up like a cafeteria, and for just £7 you can pick 4 items from the line (up to 2 "mains".) I think everything in the line and dessert counter is vegan - I was struggling to find dairy/egg items in the menu. I feel like it's more palatable for them to sell themselves as a vegetarian rather than vegan restaurant. I picked up a hearty bean chili atop quinoa, braised cabbage, and a beautiful mushroom pie, in addition to a lime/lemongrass bottled drink and coffee/walnut cake. Portion sizes were huge and you feel very healthy eating the food - the bean chili could have used more seasoning, but the savory mushroom pie was divine! Creamy, savory, and textural, I was surprised at how well they veganized this classic. The cabbage was like tame sauerkraut, which cut the richness of the pie well. The cake was mildly sweet but had a wonderful bitter aftertaste, the scent of ground coffee lingering in my palate long after I finished the last bite. I had a taste of my friend's raw blueberry cheesecake and we had quite a bit of fun trying to guess what they made it out of. It was alright - I would've wanted to try the raw tiramisu, if they had it.

It's safe to say that Manchester has become meat mad the past couple of years, you might even say…read morethere's a carnivore craze, you also could add that.... actually I think you get the idea of what I'm trying to say! But the thing is that it's all so super tempting - and from when I used to have a steady diet of variable fresh homemade soup I'm now starting to think a burger or maybe a hotdog is a suitable daytime bite. So now it's all about fighting that urge and finding out where the antidote is to make sure I get up to the 5-7 portions of fruit and vege I supposedly need each day! I've got to say that I've been walking past Earth for 7 years and never gone in. Which is kind of a bit strange as I've been going to the buddhist centre to meditate all that time too...and it really does feel like I've been missing out! Upon entering the smell of this vegetarian, mostly organic, all homemade onsite cafe is fantastic. There's variety on offer such as curry's, chilli's ( I had the mung bean one and it was fantastic) and Italian tray options. The main set up is that you can get a main and 4 sides (including salads) for £6 which is pretty good value for the amount of food you get. They also do snacky items like the £2.50 Jamaican patties, which seem very popular as a queue was forming for the next batch but that will be a different meal for a different day. Overall the cafe is a great place for lunch, tea, catching up with friends and just generally brining balance back to your diet and life. I felt really good after this meal, felt like I'd really treated myself and it may just help me get on the road to a healthier lunch time diet - now that is good news!

I was sad to hear that Didsbury Greens have closed, so decided to visit Sale branch…read more The staff recommended us to go for small plates, and so we did. It was well worth it - oyster pancakes are especially memorable for me! The quality of the food is just superb - each dish is clearly well thought, quite sophisticated in flavour and beautifully decorated. The atmosphere is quite hip - while you are aware you are in the restaurant and it's a treat, it's also quite relaxed so you don't feel out of place. Really enjoyed the place!

So glad I discovered 8th day during my last trip to Manchester. It's a co-op grocery store on the…read moreground level with a restaurant underneath. It feels like an old school natural shop in the best possible way. The food in the cafeteria below was amazing--such a homemade like quality to it and the desserts were rich and flavorful. The staff was also helpful and patient with confused ordering. Upstairs, their grocery store has all the essential goods. More importantly, they have deli style cases full of vegan savory pastries and sweets! My partner and I took home an almond croissant, donut, and sausage roll and it was all brilliant.

Thank you Rob for delicious coffee and friendly welcome Downstairs cafe is clean and breakfast…read morewas tasty. Excellent service and prices

Now that the Olive Garden Café is no more, the Blue Moon Café remains the only other all-vegetarian…read morechoice in Sheffield city centre I know of. But that's not a bad thing because they offer excellent food, very generous portions, and delightful desserts. The only drawback with this lovely place is that it doesn't offer enough seating to accommodate all the people who want to eat there during lunch hours. You might want to check out their website (http://bluemooncafe.thebigmenu.co.uk/ ) for more information and opening times, but I'd rather you go and try them for real, they're an institution and offer an exquisite experience to your palate.

Nice vegan cafe in Sheffield - they have free wireless and lots of appealing options for food and…read moredrink. The main meals are around £6.50 I think which isn't bad given they come with rice and salad. It's not fancy but it is hearty and healthy and a great place for lunch.

Healthy Indulgence Café is an unassuming little place on Bridge Street in Bolton Town Centre. I'd…read moreseen it several times, but never gone in for some reason. I'm glad I decided to visit today, it's a nice place. As you go inside, you can see that it has a lot of offerings on chalk boards telling about lovely specials and soups and cakes and the such, with many offerings for Vegans and people with gluten allergies, but also general offerings for those of us who have no such dietary requirements. The interior is bright at one end and dark at the other, due to a lack of lighting in the back area, but a big set of windows on the other end, allowing the sunlight to cascade inside. The staff when I visited were young and friendly, happy to give extra information about their offerings. On this occasion, although I was tempted by a baked potato with garlic mushrooms (yum!), I chose to go for a cup of decaf tea, and try out one of their brownies made with gluten-free flour, and "just a bit" of sugar. Very tasty indeed, just the right amount of gooiness and superbly chocolatey. There's several tea options available, and the coffee is provided by Rijo. I was pleased that although they have a lot of Vegan information/food on the boards, I was still able to get a cup of tea with milk. I was surprised they didn't have skimmed milk available, given the 'healthy' vibe of the place, but semi skimmed was fine for me. It was also nice to see that everything was clearly labelled regarding potential allergies, and there was a file listing the allergens within their food on the front of the main counter. It was also nice to see that when a family came into the café, the young girl with them went straight to the books which are available on a coffee table by a few comfy chairs. It's something a little different for a café, but makes it clear, along with free wifi with a clearly available password, that they welcome their customers, and want them to feel comfortable and relaxed, which is what we all want really when visiting a café, isn't it? I'd return here again for lunch sometime, it's friendly and there's so many options!

Excellent... vegans are finally well catered for in Bolton!…read more Lovely place to relax. Fantastic food and customer service. Some lovely earthy type pressies to buy too. My daughter and I love it here :D