Manchester Press
A characterful laneway cafe and bagel spot in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.3 across more than 2,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Manchester Press sits on Rankins Lane in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, tucked into one of the city's characterful laneways. A much-loved cafe — famous for its bagels — it's become a genuine fixture, combining quality bagels, good coffee and cafe fare with a lovely, characterful warehouse-style laneway setting, the kind of beloved spot that draws a big crowd for a special brunch.
The appeal is that combination of quality bagels and cafe fare, good coffee and a charming, atmospheric laneway setting in the heart of the city, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a bagel, a coffee or a casual catch-up. Its renowned bagels and lovely characterful surrounds have made it a real favourite, and Manchester Press has clearly won over a big following of city workers, locals and visitors.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 2,200 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular laneway cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great bagel and a coffee in a charming laneway, it's often just a matter of dropping in down Rankins Lane in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- WednesdayToday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Friday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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