Foundation Coffee House

Polly Checkland Harding
Foundation Coffee House Manchester
Creative Tourist.

An echoey, spacious coffee house in the northern quarter, filled with designer furniture, a meeting room on wheels and carefully-crafted brews.

Sevendale House, Lever StreetManchesterM1 1JB View map
Telephone: 0161 238 8633 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Wednesday7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Thursday7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Friday7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Saturday11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Sunday12:00pm - 6:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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