Wholesome Junkies ★ 4.4
100% plant-based junk-food kitchen on Turner Street, slotted into the Hinterland Bar space. Truffle burgers, loaded kimchi fries, vegan shakes; cult Northern Quarter following.
Try: Vegan junk-food burgers
Neighbourhoodancoats
The dishMargherita pizza
Location
Address: 9 Cotton Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5BF
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