Café 1881

74 reviews

10 Cateaton St, Manchester M3 1SQ, United Kingdom

About

Café 1881 is a Coffee shop located at 10 Cateaton St, Manchester M3 1SQ, United Kingdom. It has received 74 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-4PM
Tuesday9AM-4:30PM
Wednesday9AM-3PM
Thursday9AM-4PM
Friday9AM-4PM
Saturday9AM-4PM
Sunday9AM-4PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Café 1881: 10 Cateaton St, Manchester M3 1SQ, United Kingdom

  • Café 1881 has 4.4 stars from 74 reviews

  • Coffee shop

  • "Posto di fronte l’ingresso della cattedrale ti conquista per semplicità e la storicità della struttura in mattoni rossi"

    "Very cosy little cafe just outside manchester cathedral, very relaxed atmosphere and a beautifully colourful builidng"

    "Came here today with my friend to grab a quick bite and some coffee ! My friend is coeliac and can never find cafés with gluten free bread"

    "Buscavem un lloc bonic per esmorzar i vam trobar-lo! Cafeteria situada davant la catedral de Manchester"

    "I came here with my friend and was greeted by a amazing and friendly waitress named katie I believe"

Reviews

  • Roberto De Mola

Posto di fronte l’ingresso della cattedrale ti conquista per semplicità e la storicità della struttura in mattoni rossi. Al suo interno mantiene un ambientazione rilassante dove piastrelle a scacchi del pavimento e colori verde petrolio e rosa salmone delle pareti danno un tono leggermente retro. Un banco semi nascosto espone croissant e classici dolci inglesi. Il servizio è un po’ lento e ci vorrebbe un po’ di attenzione alle tazze non proprio pulitissime.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10

  • Ben Simons

Very cosy little cafe just outside manchester cathedral, very relaxed atmosphere and a beautifully colourful builidng. The food was particularly delicious, ordered the chicken salad, and came in good time perfectly balanced with a delicious mango glaze. Will definitely be coming back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Georgia-louise Campbell

Came here today with my friend to grab a quick bite and some coffee ! My friend is coeliac and can never find cafés with gluten free bread. Although we know most restaurants can’t guarantee the risk of cross contamination, Katie made a conscious effort to ensure my friends toast was gluten free and prepared separately from mine. I will be returning, great family friendly place to pop by for a quick drink !

  • Marina Picó Llamas

Buscavem un lloc bonic per esmorzar i vam trobar-lo! Cafeteria situada davant la catedral de Manchester. El seu nom fa referència a l'edifici on es troba, que data del 1881. La carta és correcta per anar a menjar alguna cosa o prendre algo. El local és molt acollidor, la llum i la música que posen. Les noies que ens van atendre 10/10. Tot preciós i boníssim.

  • Kelsie Collier

I came here with my friend and was greeted by a amazing and friendly waitress named katie I believe. She went above and beyond to assure I have a good and safe visit as I am Coeliac and often struggle to find good places to eat - especially with gluten free bread!! Will be coming back again! Hopefully will see and be served by the same waitress

  • Isabella López García

Just ordered Coffee and was good! really liked the inside with all the plants and the windows facing the cathedral but at some point got too busy that was quite loud inside and couldn't concentrate, but apart from that is a very nice cafe and good service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10

  • Olivia Hunkin

Beautiful cafe with a warm and friendly atmosphere, delicious coffee and a lovely range of baked treats. Their lunch menu was also fantastic. Would highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cake

  • Mike M

Good location however the service was poor. Ordered a cappuccino and a croissant. The coffee came out about 10 mins before the croissant. Sadly the coffee wasn't even hot to start with. The croissant is basic and overpriced. Simply can't recommend.
Service
Dine in
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5

  • Felix Cowin

Lovely little spot for a brew/breakfast or brunch. Super cute and excellent food and atmosphere
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

  • YIDI ZHAO

The service and ambience of this restaurant is very good. The coffee is nice too. But unfortunately, I forgot my scarf there when I went there four days ago. And I found there was no contact number. It would be great if the owner could read this message. The scarf is important to me!
Service
Dine in

  • LTT_OFFICIAL

Nice cappuccino. Nice and friendly staff. The music is nice. The cathedral view is nice. The high chair is not quite comfortable. *Credit card payment available*
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Paolo Giberti

Il locale si trova accanto alla cattedrale, ambiente luminoso e gioviale, personale molto cortese, abbiamo preso caffè e ice moka abbinati alla torta cioccolato e ciliegie, buoni. Se avrete bisogno di andare in bagno preparatevi ad una camminata piuttosto arzigogolata …

  • David Keenan

One of my favourite indie coffee shops in Manchester. Always friendly service, great coffee and a good selection of cake, including three gluten free ones the last time I went! A quiet spot just around the corner from one of the busiest shopping areas in town, what's not to love!!

  • DJ Osh

I would heartily recommend this independent cafe next to the cathedral. We enjoyed toasted sandwiches with an Aperol spritz/Pimms opposite the cathedral entrance. Service was good in spite of being busy.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Chris Kitching

Great place for a short break when wandering around the area on a lazy day.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Smoked Salmon Bagel

  • Benjamin Arthur

Our new Manchester trip haunt after the unfortunate closure of Java Bar in Victoria station. Staff were very polite, coffee was nice and the building is beautiful. Relaxing view of the church. Go here instead of Costa or Starbucks - much better.

  • Donald McIntosh

Worst customer service in manchester Discussed rude staff with the manager, who didn't seem to care Avoid - many better alternatives
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Liz Swift

Lovely play area fir children & super relaxed
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Sandwich

  • Liz Chandler

Great sitting enjoying a bite to eat and a drink in an historic building. Great service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • William Rowsley

Lovely spot by the cathedral. Ideal if you want a coffee before your train, away from the bustle of Victoria station.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10

  • Akerh3

Bad service, ok food, very long wait, unhygienic
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Dorota Dutkiewicz

great place, wonderful atmosphere, nice service ♡
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Stuart Pearson

Relaxed lovely place great service great coffee
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ross Humphries

Food was good but clearly short staffed and the sticky table indicated to me that it hadn't been cleaned in a while.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Chell Sharpe

Really good food, friendly service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Dave T

Lovely quiet place, great service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • rikee 74

Beautiful looking cafe. Very good for a chill lunch or just having coffee with friends. Very well priced.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mike Thomas

Cannot speak highly enough about this place. The tea is amazing and not just a random tea bag thrown into a mug. Great location and just a nice vibe inside.

  • hassan ahmed

Good mocha, decent prices, perfect views. Ps. don’t let the tall model they have working behind the till convince you to sit in. You deserve the sun.

  • Finn Jaradd

Great coffee. Awful service Exceptionally slow to just get a coffee
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£10–20

  • Noal Phillpotts

Lovely place to visit for a coffee or indeed a cake and a sandwich.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£10–20

  • Colin staples

What a fantastic hidden gem ,wonderful food and exceptional staff and wonderful atmosphere
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Alistair Tanner

decent full english
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 3

  • terence mclean

Always call here when I visit Central Manchester for tea or coffee with a nice piece of cake constantly good and polite service

  • Christina Simpson

Really enjoyed cream scone with Earl Grey tea
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Asavari Goswami

Lovely Cafe. A nice place to chill, have a coffee and read a book
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • chris roscoe

Great little place and nice quiet too
Service
Dine in
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sabita Lawson

Always really lovely staff. Great tea and and super assortment of savoury and sweet. Great location too.

  • Melvin Melvin

Top pour un café !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10

  • Zürcher Restauranttester

guter Kaffe und leckeres Gebäck. Definitiv eines der besten Cafés in Manchester

  • steev whitworth

Love this little Haven.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mary Hawkins

It's a nice place
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kristina Signor

Amazing coffe and soup
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch

  • Jahanzeb Khan

Good cappuccino, good outdoor seating, friendly staff, good vibes

  • Bruno Scorsone

Lovely
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Alan Towse

Nice cheese and chutney sandwich and cappuccino for a fiver

  • Craig Oliver

What a great location. Lovely selection of drinks and food.

  • steve calvert

Friendly service. Good coffee. Nice spot

  • Rodica Macovei

Only for enjoying a coffee ☕ outside.

  • Eddie Little

Pleasant service. Nice atmosphere.

  • Ladhen Singh

Lovely.

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  • Kristina Bartl
  • Claudia Peggy
  • david astridge
  • Dominic Whittall
  • Henry Zurawski
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  • natalija
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