Federal Cafe ★ 4.5
Australian-style brunch room in Manchester's Northern Quarter, packed from 09:00 daily. Banana bread with ricotta, Turkish eggs, single-origin coffee here.
Order: Banana bread with whipped ricotta and a Turkish eggs main
CuisineBrunch and coffee
StyleAll-day brunch
Price££
Price range£10-16
Neighbourhoodnorthern-quarter
HoursDaily 08:00-17:00
BookingWalk-in only
Must order: The Ezra benedict with smoked salmon and cinnamon French toast
Location
Address: 20 Hilton Street, Manchester M1 1FR
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