Pot Kettle Black, Barton Arcade

Coffee first

Pot Kettle Black opened in October 2014 as an Australian-style café with artisan coffee at its centre. As well as the usual espresso drinks, it has served house specials such as The Wilson, a shot of espresso poured over coconut water. The café has been shortlisted for Best Coffee Shop at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival awards, which helped build its reputation among the city's coffee crowd.

Brunch

Brunch has featured dishes such as baked eggs with n'duja, eggs saganaki with feta and chilli, cinnamon French toast and whipped ricotta on toast, alongside porridge and smashed avocado. Menus change, so check what is on before you go. Brunch has been served until 3pm daily, so it works for a late start as well as a quick early breakfast.

Barton Arcade

The arcade's setting makes it a pleasant break from shopping on Deansgate and King Street, and it is close to St Ann's Square. For a pint afterwards, The Old Wellington by the cathedral is a few minutes' walk. The Spinningfields branch, at No.1 Spinningfields on Hardman Square, serves a similar brunch menu with bread and pastries from its own bakehouse, if the arcade is full.

Highlights

• Australian-style coffee shop
• Inside Barton Arcade, off Deansgate
• Brunch menu
• Open since 2014

Good to know

• A second branch operates at No.1 Spinningfields; make sure you head to the right one.

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