Playing a powerful role in the community, this venue functions as a bookshop, café and place to meet and chat with likeminded individuals.

Sett is an art café in West Didsbury, one of the areas many thriving independent businesses.

A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.

A one-stop-shop, Stretford Foodhall is a place for those who like to eat, drink and shop with a guilt-free conscience. Whether you fancy visiting to sample some delicious street food or to top up your refillable containers, Stretford Foodhall is well worth a visit.

Ditto Coffee has opened a branch on Albert Square, teaming great coffee with a passion for independent music.

The Dressing Room Cafe is an award-winning cafe bar and arts space based at The Edge Theatre in Chorlton.

Haunt MCR is a speciality coffee shop and wine bar located on Manchester’s bustling Peter Street.

Ducie Street Warehouse’s new menu is full of hearty dishes, large and small.

Now back open with a packed schedule of events and things to do, HOME Manchester is one of the city’s leading hubs for arts and culture.

We check out the new festive changes to Hatch, Manchester’s favourite collection of small independents.

Popular cafe on Deansgate in Manchester with a great range of lunch options.

Independently-run coffee shop and bike repair shop on the edge of the Green Quarter in Manchester.