Ok, so you've done the shopping in Manchester and you're trying to think of somewhere different for food and a cuppa but you're surrounded by the ordinary..... look no further than Teacup on Thomas Street in the city's Northern Quarter for delicious breakfasts, lunches, evening meals plus a large selection of cakes and loose leaf teas and a cracking cup of coffee (two shots in every cup).
Teacup on Thomas Street will feature in The Good Food Guide 2013 and they couldn’t be prouder. It's the UK’s best selling restaurant guide and is a trusted list of the best producers, restaurants, chefs, cafés and eateries across the UK. The Good Food Guide is written entirely independently, following customer recommendations and journalist reviews.
They're grateful to all of their customers, whose constructive feedback has helped shape their business, and whose recommendations have helped them to get noticed by such a respected institution. The Good Food Guide sets a benchmark of quality, and they're honoured to be recommended in the new edition.
Now down to the important stuff.....the food! From breakfast to supper they have a delicious menu to suit the tastes of even the most discerning diner. How about kicking off with their 'Scrambled Deluxe'.....a perfect start to any day. Creamy scrambled eggs on sourdough toast with piperade and delicious smoked Gnome Hat peppers. A Basque delight!
If it's lunch you're after then their 'cheeky' Moo Pie (minus the horns and hooves) on the left is the perfect cure for the Autumn blues. Longhorn beef in a buttery pastry, served with creamy mash and root vegetables. Desperate Dan would love it!
Or on the right, how about Catalan Sausage Roll with sweetly smoked sausage wrapped in flaky puff pastry, served with a rich bean ragu and a crisp fragrant salad. Just ever so slightly a cut above Greggs!
Now as the day goes on and you're thinking of teatime why grill at home when you could be eating a tasty Rarebit Chutney on Doorstep Toast at theirs with a nice cup of loose leaf tea served hot or chilled.
Did I mention the cakes? They offer a huge selection of cakes, cookies, muffins and sweet pastries cooked with love in the Teacup Bakery and a new list is presented for your pleasure and indulgence every day.
Wherever possible all ingredients are locally sourced. organic and fair trade. Your server will be able to provide you with the provenance of any item on the menu and where they can't source the best option that item will have been withdrawn from the menu temporarily, such is their commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable sourcing.
Book Teacup for your Christmas party!
£20 for two courses and a Christmas cocktail
Passionate about refreshing old favourites and reviving British classics, their chefs have created a Christmas menu which gives a Teacup twist on traditional Christmas dishes.
Try the Gobble Gobble Pie for a slice of Christmas lunch – juicy turkey & cranberry wrapped in flaky puff pasty, served with root veg, creamy sage mash and gravy. Or tuck into the Mistletoe & Swine; rich pork sausages wrapped in pancetta blankets, served in a crispy Yorkshire pud with apricots and black pudding. If you’re already tired of turkey sandwiches why not try the Christmas Momos – crispy Himalayan dumplings filled with root veg, tofu and festive spices. Served with seasonal greens, curry sauce and crunchy Christmas Quavers.
Christmas dishes are available everyday at lunchtime, and evening service from 6.30pm Wed to Sat.
Click here to view the full festive menu.
They're offering a Christmas party package, perfect for work’s-dos or large get togethers. £20 for two courses and a Christmas cocktail.
Spaces are limited so get in touch with them on..... christmas@teacupandcakes.com and 0161 832 3233 to arrange your party.
Now the downside is me being a Jack Russell is I'll have to sit outside tied to a lamp post while the old dears go in and stuff their faces.....just hope they bring me a doggie bag with some of that Gobble Gobble and a slice of cake.....
Teacup on Thomas Street
Tea Room, Coffee Shop, Café
What better way to spend a Sunday morning than with the papers spread out, a nice cafetiere of coffee and some freshly made English crumpets dripping with butter. Well here's an easy (Ralph doesn't know any other way) crumpet recipe for you and if you're looking for a smooth coffee to go with it try ex Charlatans front man Tim Burgess's 'Tim Peaks' Fairtrade ground coffee. A pound from sales goes to the David Lynch Foundation.
