What to order at Federal Cafe

Must order
Banana bread with whipped ricotta and a Turkish eggs main
CuisineBrunch
StyleAntipodean brunch
Price££
Price range£10-15
Neighborhoodnorthern-quarter
HoursMon-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
BookingWalk-in only
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Must order: Banana bread with whipped ricotta and a Turkish eggs main

Location

Address: 9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester M4 1EY

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