This may be petty to some. But the reason I have given this place a low score. Is because they only serve vegan cakes now. Had it been the other way around there would be loads of complaints. I would highly recommend the place to my friends and family But no longer. Most Cafes and coffee shops around the UK try their best to cater for vegans and it's getting better each year. So out of principal and fairness I sadly won't be using this place again even though the service and atmosphere are great.
Food is good, but not much selection. Too much vegan unhealthy food. I need protein... not mystery meat. The staff were friendly and quick to help and serve. A bit too expensive however. I also wish there was more privacy in the seating as its just chairs in a large open plan hallway. Manchester tart was very good.
The theatre was rehearsing but some brainless sound engineer had the volume levels turned up so loud it could cause customers hearing damage. Not going again because this happening all too often.. Not fault of the cafe staff.. Nice cafe nice people but the sound engineers are ruining their trade
Just to Clarify, now no longer a formal restaurant but a no reservation, Café serving light meals in accordance with the Theatre Productions on during the day. Closes as the evening performance starts
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Paid £5 for a cold piece of omelette large like 2 index fingers of a very small hand (no extras, no salad, no nothing), served by the rudest person in Manchester. Quite a robbery!
the exchange is a great setting for the rivals bar. Thoroughly enjoyed looking around the interior. Table settings design a bit naff but Good quality alcohol free beer.
Very limited selection of food Service slow when ordering food/drink Clearing of tables very efficient Prices very reasonable
Food was quickly prepared and tasty,..even though very busy..hard working staff.
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Always makes a trip to the theatre even better! Definitely worth booking in.
Great bar for pre theatre drinks. Wide selection of spirits.
Fried Potato Gnocchi, Garlic Buttered Spinach, Roasted Broccoli, Blue Cheese, Hazelnuts*
Char Sui Pork Belly, Pickled Carrot, Sweetcorn Fritters, Coriander Lime Emulsion
Stout Braised Feather Blade Of Beef, Triple Cooked Chips, Kale, Basil Pesto*
Sea Bream, Charred Courgette, Sardine Tomato Ketchup, Olive Tomato Dressing
Baked Haddock, Smoked Haddock Baked Potato, Braised Pea Broad Bean Chowder
Roast Chicken, Potato Puree, Charred King Mushroom, Porcini Bacon Crumbs
Vadouvan Spiced Rump Of Lamb, Bombay Potatoes, Cauliflower, Mango Salsa
Crispy Truffle Herb Polenta, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Sherry Roast Fennel
Roast Hake, Braised Salsify, Potato Boxtie, Peas, Citrus Beurre Blanc
Smoked Mackerel Fritters, Cucumber Tartare, Spiced Blackberry Pickle
