Caffè Nero

Full of atmosphere and romance
Set in a lovely old frontage, this Nero is convenient for the heart of Victorian Manchester: King St, Albert Square and the City Library are a five minute walk away. One of the first Neros in Manchester, this one has stood the test of time and the quality menu is served in a beautiful space reminiscent of Victorian shops. A great place to while away the hours, perhaps with a loved one?

It’s just another Caffe Nero! It’s got quite a lot of places to sit in the window and a large backroom with more seating.
The coffees are good and loads of pastries and cakes to choose from.
The staff seemed to be a but unfriendly though and not up to Caffe Nero standards

Like Starbucks in the US. They have Wi-​Fi but you have to register to the cloud. Nero and Costa are the largest coffee shops in the UK. At least around Manchester and York.

I very rarely go to Café Nero any more. I use to be a big fan, usually spending around £30 a month just on coffee. However, I’ve turned my life around from this.
Generally I use Coffee Shops as a landmark to meet up with friends or indulge in some drinks while we plan what we’re doing next, and this coffee shop is one of them. It’s nice to know that the layout and design of this coffee house seems to be a little different, and having seating in two different parts really is interested, and makes a change from the standard box room design.
I can’t really comment on the attitude and professionalism of the staff, as the only words I ever hear from them are «With cream?» or «Would you like a cake?» so my opinion on that nature is neutral.
I can however comment on their White Chocolate Mocka: D seeing as that’s all I buy from Coffee shops it’s the same as any other Café Nero. Slightly expensive, but a great taste.
Seeing as I only use Caffe Nero, I will probably have to go with my opinion being completely irrelevant until someone can persuade me to use another coffee shop.
(Please base this review only in comparison to other Caffe Nero outlets)

Want coffee? A slice of carrot cake? Or perhaps some good soup to help you relax while you read your way away?
Then please don’t come to this café nero! Usually I like café Nero’s but this one has some really rude staff to start with and this one time (and the last time) I went, they gave me cake which was stale! Obviously I retaliated and they were sorry, but this made me cross this place off cross street!

This has to be my favourite Caffe Nero in Manchester! I’ve been to many, but none seems to strike the cord with me apart, maybe, from CN by Piccadilly train station.
Location is one huge plus here. It is simply beautiful to sit at the tall tables by the window and watch Cross St, while drinking your espresso. Or to find a place in that cosy corner to the right where you can sink in leather armchairs.
What I especially like about this Caffe Nero is that it kind of falls into several parts; however the division is only nominal, there are no barriers anywhere. There is a space to the left of the door where you can sit on tall chairs; there is a space to the right, with leather sofas; walk up a couple of steps, and you are in the area that is divided from the other two by the bar. This latter space is often used by businessmen for their meetings.
This Caffe Nero is best visited in the morning when Cross St is not too busy. You will be looking at Eagle House, in particular; and Cross St is one of architecturally impressive streets in Manchester city centre. Towards lunch it gets busier, of course, and the next best time to come hither is after 4pm, especially in the winter season when the night settles earlier.
They always do a good selection of cakes and sandwiches, and their coffee is simply the best. In Cross St they offer you booklets telling more about the history of Caffe Nero, coffee, and different caffeinated drinks they can make for you. This is useful if you wondered how many espresso shots are used to make a latte or a macchiato.