Went two times whilst visiting Melbourne and was not disappointed at all! It was so good we had to come back. Delicious food, quick service & super sweet staff. It is pretty busy but they’re quick to get you seated even if there is a line up. Would definitely recommend.
Had a great breakfast at the Manchester Press! The food is absolutely delicious and there is literally something on the menu for everyone! The coffee is also great! We had an iced coffee and a mocha, both where really good! The staff we very friendly and the cafe it’s self was really pretty! 5/5 stars from me
Great food, great coffee. Was a very busy public holiday weekend, had to go on wait list to enter. Food took awhile to arrive, but given the number of patrons it was understandable.
Great customer service, food and coffee here! The staff are welcoming and show a passion for coffee. They were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. My bagel was generously stacked with toppings and was delicious. The coffee I had was super and I bought two bags of it to take home. Tucked down a quiet street with a few other interesting businesses around, I recommend a visit to this spacious but vibrant coffee shop.
The most incredible service and the loveliest staff. Chicken avo sandwich is so delicious, however everyone working (especially the American who's name I unfortunately did not catch) made it the best place to brunch. Thank you
This place is a hidden gem!
I am here just for good coffee and they delivered. I had flat white and it was nicely made (see photo), nice decor, spacious seat, people seems to love their brunch menu and the food looks nice, good price.
The only downside is it is very greasy, and would be great if they have outside seats.
Lovely coffee and the salmon bagel is fantastic. They don't skimp on the salmon or the service. Always friendly even when busy and it usually is - brilliant vibe and tucked away location make this a must visit
Great location, decor and the food was decent. Completely let down by the customer service, it was super quiet when we went (4pm) and there was at least 4 floor staff. Had to stand up to get service after being seated for over 10mins. The waitress didn't even speak to us, she stood over us so we ordered and she grabbed the menu and left. One of our orders was put through wrong in the end, I didn't mind to wait but there was no apology and the waitress couldn't care less. Paying was much the same, miserable vibes/lousy, unhappy staff. We were disappointed, won't go back unfortunately.
March 2017.
Tucked quietly down Rankins Lane, Manchester Press is a hidden gem that boasts friendly staff paired with vibrant decor.
Little has changed since our first visit in 2016. The coffee and bagel offerings are still some of the best. The texture and taste rival some of the offerings experienced in New York.
Not pictured is an extensive selection of single-origin coffees.
With so many quaint eateries scattered throughout. MP feels a world away from the collection of corporate office towers nearby.
Nice place down a little lane. The ambience was cosy and the staff were very nice. I had the salmon bagel that was delicious and thought they were very generous with the portion. Will go back to try the other items on the menu
Great atmosphere in a super cool warehouse space. We had to wait for a table which must be normal as there is a clipboard outside the door for you to write your name and number of seats required. Good coffee and delicious bagels.
Always delicious. You literally can't choose anything wrong, and bagels come with free pickles, the way every good bagel should :) Some of the staff could be friendlier. Nice space for groups towards the back.
Just came for coffee. Had the S.O espresso and my friend had the filter. Both fantastically brewed. Good vibe and friendly staff! Great to hang out with friends for a chat or to sit quietly to study or work.
Coffee was good. Took a while to get served the service felt unfriendly and people working there felt like they didn't want to be there. Interesting bagel menus food was nice. Overall happy with food but with that kind of service also happy not to come back here again.
Ordered a chai latte and a "cookies and cream" cookie. Cookie was amazing: fresh and very sweet. Latte was nice but not as strong as I had hoped (quite milky). The staff were so friendly and accommodating though and the vibe was really nice. Great music too! Would definitely come back again and will try some food next time because what everyone else was ordering looked really nicely presented.
Update: March 2017.
Dropped in early Friday and picked up a cream cheese bagel to go. The same amazing texture and taste.
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Note: Visited in 2016
Hopefully not much has changed since my visit in 2016. The coffee and bagel offerings are some of the best I've had. Not shown was a single-origin, brewed perfectly. Bagels are some of the best I've ever had. Texture, taste was the same if not better than some I've had in New York.
Located off the main roads, Manchester Press houses friendly staff and vibrant decor, which adds an awesome vibe. The crowd is fantastic. I felt at home.
With so many great spots to try in Melbourne, I'll find time to visit MP on my next visit and provide an update.
Probably the best bagel I've ever had! Nice touch serving it with pickles and pretzels too. There was a bit of a wait to get in but it was worth it. Fast, friendly service, great bagel menu and good value for money.
Good service and a cute location, a good place to bring visitors for the "Melbourne Experience". Several veggie options (sadly no groundbreaking choices). I got the cream cheese open bagel with pumpkin mash, but it needed a fair bit of salt but tasty. The side of pretzels and pickles was unexpected but enjoyed.
Love this place. Always a must visit and eat at when in Melbourne. Love their sesame bagels. Tried the Ruben this time and the Russian dressing house made was the best I've tasted. Quick and friendly service and always busy. Highly recommended
The atmosphere is pretty chill and the staff are friendly. The bagels are good, but you can get good from a Starbucks bagel. I think their approach to toppings and presentation is wonderful and probably what keeps people coming. Coffee is decent, too.