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Java Bar Espresso

Coffee Shop££££
City Centre, Manchester
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    Dave W.
    "Great espresso whilst waiting for a conference."(7 Tips)
    Samincito
    "One of my favourite here in town."(2 Tips)
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  • Ste T.
    Ste TaylorMarch 4, 2014
    Love this cafe. Great coffee, often overlooked. Can sit here and watch the world go by, re-energise and plan for next adventure. Open till 7am weekends, 9pm weekdays - serves a selection of alcohol.
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  • Samincito
    SamincitoJanuary 28, 2015
    One of my favourite here in town. Actually it's my favourite cafe. Love the stuff and their beautiful attitude. Their coffee is with no doubt one of the best
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  • Rosalyn C.
    Rosalyn CabotNovember 27, 2013
    Java is awesome!! Great coffee (flat white especially) & relaxing music. Lovely place to re-group after trudging round manchester
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    Dawn Dovahkiin GreeneFebruary 24, 2015
    Went here on a whim as it was freezing and we were waiting for somewhere else to open. Lovely Mocha and a really charming place. Good prices too.
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    Emma ThomMarch 6, 2015
    Tasty soya flat white and nice vibe. Not sure if they have vegan food, but good for a vegan-friendly pit stop.
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  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BlearsOctober 21, 2012
    Awesome coffee and they do beautiful little pork pies as well!! Bring cash though they're stuck in the 1940's with no card machine!
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  • Michael S.
    Michael SlaterJuly 12, 2015
    Best coffee in Manchester. Correction. Anywhere.
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    Pete DentonJuly 7, 2017
    I recommend either the goats cheese toasted nigella or the meat platter.
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  • Kaz M.
    Kaz MDecember 1, 2013
    Great service, great coffee & food that is cheaper than other coffee chains
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  • Behrouz J.heart icon on user image
    Nice little cafe with tasty latte!
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  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HardieJuly 8, 2016
    Oh dear. I'm sure this place was OK a couple of years ago. Now they've got poorly trained baristas using poor ingredients. Fine if your standard is Starbucks but not if you like real coffee. Shame
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  • Dave W.heart icon on user image
    Dave WatsonJuly 8, 2016
    Great espresso whilst waiting for a conference.
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    Axel DeroeckJune 2, 2019
    Very friendly staff!
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  • Keith L.
    Keith LoftusFebruary 20, 2014
    Cards now taken and a new wine list on on the menu.
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  • Will A.
    Will AstburyJanuary 25, 2012
    Great place to enjoy a SanPellgrino Limonata and work from your laptop
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  • Sarah H.heart icon on user image
    Sarah HaighNovember 13, 2013
    Coffee is great, but the mocha tastes a bit syrupy
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  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CMarch 4, 2016
    Use a contactless card or you pay a card fee.
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  • Cydney U.heart icon on user image
    Coffee is excellent
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  • Laura
    LauraAugust 11, 2011
    Tea here £1.25 and at pumpkin at the station £1.49. Bigger at java too.
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  • Michelle S.heart icon on user image
    Michelle SlaterJanuary 27, 2016
    Fantastic coffee
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  • Laura G.
    Laura GApril 2, 2011
    The large latte is only £2.20 and its better than Starbucks ;-)
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  • Nigel P.
    Nigel PooleMay 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee in town :)
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  • Chris W.heart icon on user image
    Chris WhiteMarch 23, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    These guys are ace!
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  • Raul V.heart icon on user image
    Raul VilarJuly 8, 2017
    Excelente café y postres. La tarta de queso con limón es deliciosa
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  • Jerry S.heart icon on user image
    Jerry SAugust 12, 2014
    Το blow του Manchester. Για όσους ξέρουν. Unipi ρε!
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