Starbucks

Forever my favourite Starbucks! Every single member of staff are so nice, friendly and chatty. I've always felt more than welcome here. They keep the café very clean and make the drinks so perfectly compared to other Starbucks. The café is really nice chilled design and pretty central Manchester as its on Oxford road, good for students and workers.

Walking into this Starbucks it is very narrow after the first seating area. Beyond the service counter it opens up a bit more with more seating. For a decent get-together, this can be a great starting point to continue enjoying the venues around. Prices are competitive to London prices. There's a lot of natural light. The staff are friendly. However, I must add, if you need to have a wee...be prepared to carry a large whisk as a key chain! Although people generally just pass it to the next person. This location is very close to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery. So if you're craving a Venti White Chocolate Mocha, this is your spot.

PROS: - lots of seating (some in front of the counter, but most of it is in the back of the building), - good for working/chilling (WiFi + electrical sockets), - high ceilings, lovely furnishing, which all makes for a nice ambiance, - Starbucks merchandise (cups, tumblers, coffee,...), - fast service (but we were in on a quiet Sunday afternoon). CONS: - only one restroom (as usual), but it was (surprisingly) clean!