Manchester Museum Café

Within the Manchester Museum Café, visitors can enjoy an array of delectable dishes crafted by their team of in-house chefs, complemented by freshly brewed coffee and a variety of hot beverages.

A comprehensive vegetarian and vegan menu takes centre stage at the café, emphasising partnerships with local suppliers like Manchester Veg People and Silver Apples Bakery, alongside a rotating seasonal selection.

All beverages are adorned with carbon footprint labels as has much food on the menu too. This labelling speaks to the Manchester Museum Café’s overarching mission of procuring and serving responsibly sourced sustenance and drinks, with an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the planet’s future.

Among the menu’s standout items are The Museum Breakfast, the indulgent baked artichoke dip and the satisfying noodle salad accompanied by peanut satay sauce. A diverse range of freshly prepared sandwiches, delectable pastries, cakes, and the chef’s special soup of the day also grace the menu.

The Museum Café is an easy choice for those visiting the museum, families, students, and anyone else out and about on Oxford Road.

Operating hours for the café are as follows:

Tuesdays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesdays: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursdays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Like Manchester Museum, the café will be closed on Mondays, but plenty more spots are nearby.