Ezra & Gil

The space

The draw is room to breathe: a big, airy, stripped-back space with lots of seating, which is not easy to find in the Northern Quarter. It works for a catch-up with friends, a solo laptop hour or a group that doesn't want to queue for a table. Big windows on the corner of Hilton Street and Newton Street let in plenty of light, which makes it a pleasant place to sit on a grey Manchester morning, and you can usually find a seat without booking.

What to order

The menu covers breakfast classics, toasted sandwiches, flatbreads, pies and cakes, with a few less predictable plates such as pancakes with goats' cheese and rosemary. A small grocery section sells everyday staples like tea, eggs and hot sauce, handy if you're in a self-catering flat nearby.

Around the corner

Hilton Street sits right in the Northern Quarter's grid of independent shops, bars and record stores, and Piccadilly Gardens is a few minutes' walk. After a late breakfast, browse Classic Football Shirts across the road or settle into a pub like The Rat & Pigeon later in the day.

Highlights

• Spacious, bright Northern Quarter café
• Breakfasts, toasties, flatbreads and cakes
• Small grocery shelf
• A few minutes from Piccadilly Gardens

Good to know

• Walk-in café; plenty of seating.
• Corner of Hilton Street and Newton Street, M1 1FR.

Frequently asked questions