Idle Hands - Manchester

I decided to stop by Idle Hands before attending a conference and I'm so glad I did. It was a refreshing change from the usual coffee chains. The coffee was delicious and the vegan chocolate-covered cookie was amazing (and huge!).

The vegan breakfast at this restaurant was a generous and nutritious assortment of delicious offerings, but I wish there were more options available. Currently, there are only two items on the menu (a fry up and the common avocado on toast). I was hoping to see vegan pancakes, bagels, or a tasty tofu scramble. The coffee was excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely, although it is not particularly known for its vegan breakfast offerings.

Fantastic coffee options with a variety of vegan choices available for those seeking a dairy-free alternative.

I’m surprised by some of the previous reviews as I am a big fan of Idle Hands and a very regular frequenter! I work remotely from here often Idle Hands has a lovely relaxed vibe, with friendly and helpful staff, who are amazing when dealing with allergens/dietary requirements (I’m VE GF). Vegan options are clearly labelled on the menu, and there are ALWAYS vegan cake/pies available (unless they’ve sold out)! Plant milk is always available they recently ran an Oatly promotion where all drinks ordered with oat milk were free! They also constantly rotate their coffee blends, which is great for fellow coffee lovers. Super inclusive and the bar seating area by the windows is an excellent people watching spot Would recommend this cafe to anyone, vegan or not!

No vegan cake 2 options both sold out , some simple items on the menu are vegan but overpriced I feel £7 for mushrooms on toast? , the only nondairy milk was almond... We just got a coffee and it was not a nice blend. I have given 2 stars for effort. With so many places in town, I won't be trying here again