Manchester Press

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.