A Grand Day Out

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A Grand Day Out

Postby Tongle » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:39 pm

I had to go into Manchester for a meeting and decided to go early in order to treat myself to breakfast.
I managed to find HomeSweetHome (see previous thread re-Manchester).
Have to say it was fantastic.
Had their version of Eggs Benedict with very crispy bacon and two mugs (yes....mugs! Not teacups, shot glasses or tumblers!) of Hasbean Philter blend :D ......lovely. £2.20 for unlimited refills with food ordered before 12.
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After the meeting I was near Deansgate so went for my first visit to Grindsmith. Ordered a Chemex. Nice brew but took 15mins and cost......wait for it.....£4.50!!!!!!! :shock: Is it just me but is that a bit steep?

So the independent shops I've been to so far;
Fig&Sparrow
North Tea Power
Pot Kettle Black
Home Sweet Home
Grindsmith
Chemex
Behmor 1600 roaster
Oomph coffee maker
Cona syphon
Aeropress
V60 (02)
Baratza Encore grinder
Hario Skelton Pro hand grinder
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Re: A Grand Day Out

Postby dr.chris » Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:33 am

I have only been to the Grindsmiths 'shack' but I remember their espresso prices being pretty good value. I think the syphons(which I am still yet to try) were £4 or so. But then I don't get into Manchester proper that often

It's not that long ago that it was only NTP and Coffeefix that were worth a recommendation around Manchester. Things have moved along nicely :)
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Re: A Grand Day Out

Postby Tongle » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:55 pm

Very true, at least there are an increasing number of good independents.

The shop in Saddleworth (Toast) only charges £1 whatever you order though the overheads are bound to be tiny in comparison to central Manchester.
I did like the Grindsmith ambience, much bigger than I was expecting and quite comfortable. The espresso based drinks were around £2-3 which is very reasonable.
Chemex
Behmor 1600 roaster
Oomph coffee maker
Cona syphon
Aeropress
V60 (02)
Baratza Encore grinder
Hario Skelton Pro hand grinder
Tongle
 
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