Coffee Shops in Manchester
Looking for a coffee shop in Manchester that works around your day — grab-and-go at Red Bank, or Circle Square if you want that more classic coffee-shop feel with a few seats? A short walk from the city centre, you’ll find Half Dozen Other at both.
With coffee from our friends at Ozone, plus a line up of savoury pastries, sweet pastries and provisions, we’ve got all the bases covered for a pre-work coffee, a lunch time catch up with friends or a solo snack.
Coffee that keeps it simple
Our coffee at Half Dozen Other comes from our friends at Ozone. It’s freshly roasted, responsibly sourced and we think it pairs perfectly with our pastry. Ozone have been roasting for 25 years so far, and the proof is in the flavour – we’ve not found a coffee we love more!
Coffee and Fresh bakes, served daily
Good coffee comes first — and there’s always something fresh on the counter to go with it. Our bakes are made fresh every single day using the best ingredients available, with a huge focus on quality and authenticity.
Our menus change with the seasons, and there’s a brand new specials menu every single month, meaning there’s always something new and interesting to pick up with your brew.
Locations
Find us at either Red Bank in Manchester’s Green Quarter, or at Circle Square located on Oxford Road, Manchester’s busiest bus route!
We’re open seven days a week for in-and-out pastry pop-ins, afternoon pick me ups and more. We can’t wait to see you.
Reviewed...
We’d rather let the bakes do the talking, but if you want a second opinion, we’ve been featured and reviewed by Secret Manchester, the Manchester Evening News, Manchester’s Finest, Oxford Road Corridor and Taste of Manchester. You’ll also spot us on The Good Food Guide, I Love Manchester and Wheree. Our Circle Square site also holds a Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating (inspection October 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — we’re bakery-led with great coffee, and we’ve got two Manchester locations: Circle Square and Red Bank. Circle Square is around a 10-minute walk from the city centre, and Red Bank is typically under 20 minutes on foot (depending on your route and pace).
You’ll find us at Half Dozen Other, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS and at Half Dozen Other, Red Bank, Unit 17 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M4 4HF.
Want the full overview? Head to our Locations page.
Walk-ins only. No pre-orders.
Just pop in, see what’s fresh, and choose from the counter.
Good coffee and a rotating selection of bakes — pastries, cakes and seasonal treats, plus savoury options when they’re on.
Whether you head to Circle Square or Red Bank, what you see on the counter is what’s available that day.
Yes — we bake fresh daily.
If you want the biggest choice, earlier is best.
No — we don’t run a fixed “forever menu”. The counter changes, and once things sell out, they’re gone.
If you’ve got your eye on something, it’s worth making us your first stop — whichever Manchester location you visit.
Yes — coffee and bakes are available to take away. Grab a cup, pick something from the counter, and you’re sorted.
Earlier is best if you want the full counter — especially on weekends. We bake fresh daily, but popular items don’t hang around forever.
Often, yes — you’ll usually find savoury options alongside the sweet bakes, depending on what’s on that day.
The best way is to check the counter when you arrive — at Circle Square or at Red Bank.
We’re set up for counter service — pop in, order at the counter, and take away or enjoy it nearby. It’s a great option if you’re after a coffee and something baked without planning a long sit-down.
You can do that at both Manchester locations: Circle Square and Red Bank.
Yes — we deliver our core range of breads and bakes across Greater Manchester 7 days a week.
For enquiries, visit Wholesale or email hello@halfdozenother.co.uk.
Because it’s great coffee and fresh bakes, served daily — with two easy Manchester locations to choose from.
Walk in, choose what looks good from the counter, and carry on with your day.
At Half Dozen Other, we have good coffee and fresh bakes served daily, without the fuss. It’s an easy stop if you’re staying nearby, or heading into town.
If you’re in or nearby one of our locations in Manchester, why not call in for a brew or a bake. You will find us near:
Ancoats • Spinningfields • Castlefield • Deansgate • Chinatown • Gay Village • Piccadilly Gardens • Oxford Road • Green Quarter • St. Peter’s Square • St. Anne’s Square • New Islington • Manchester (city-wide