Federal Cafe Bar

First of all expect to queue up to this place regardless of the weather so if you're planning on going make sure to grab an umbrella as you'll need it. Also be prepared to see people completely ignoring the line of 10+ people standing and walk up to the door asking for a table just to be told to queue up. But I would say for our occasion we only waited about 10-15 minutes and was promptly seated. The food, I mean the pictures sell itself the french toast was mine and the berries, the sauce, the toast and the mascarpone cream was absolutely perfect and really worked well together definitely the best french toast I've had. My fiance's eggs benedict with smashed avocado was perfect too, everything on this menu looked amazing and I'm sure everything is equally as nice as eachother. Having Milo on the menu is also such a unique thing to do and I definitely wasn't expecting to see it so I had to get it, was amazing. This is one of those few places that you see online trending that is actually good and not just fake hype.

Federal is the best brunch spot in Manchester! The food is delicious, and the menu has a variety of options to choose from. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a great place to start your day. Prices are reasonable, making it a top choice for a satisfying brunch experience. The coffee is great as well.

This bustling city little brunch spot is located on Deansgate and perfect for a post night out scran. On arrival I was greeted by a friendly server, Kate who helped find me a table. I didn’t have to wait long and staff kept me informed about the wait which was about 5 mins. While I waited I sat on the cute benches outside and watched the world go by. I was seated at a nice little table next to the bar. My order was taken very quickly, I went for their steak sandwich and a iced coffee. While I was waiting the table next to mine got their French toast and I was immediately jealous because they looked AMAZING! I’ll have to try those next time haha My drink came quickly and was delicious. Their coffee is very smooth and flavourful. My sandwich came and it looked fantastic. Good amount of pink steak and a tasty caramelised onion.I usually ask for extra mayo but it had just the right amount. I think my fav thing about this visit is the atmosphere. It has a really good vibe, all the staff seemed happy and it just had a great buzz around the place. Kate, my waitress was fantastic! They have a nice little selection of cakes and pastries but I was too full!

Very welcoming atmosphere from the staff followed by a great spread of breakfast choices and coffee. Returned the following day with a staggered group arrival; the team were observant to assist in merging tables and getting our food out together. Looking forward to returning and will pick up a can of Milo next time!

Fantastic food every time decent coffee but most importantly the very best service. We visit Federal at least once a week and always enjoy it. Always created with a smile usually by Kate who makes the whole federal experience even better. If the owner reads these comments tell him to give her a raise as she is an exceptional asset to the company.

We popped in early afternoon for some brunch, it was our first time trying Federal Cafe Bar. We ordered the French toast and the Halloumi & Shrooms with some coffee. The food was lovely, the sauce on the toast was spicy and tangy, it was definitely the highlight of that dish. The french toast was delicious as well, it was the perfect portion for one. They served good coffee too(I had the cappuccino) however we were slightly disappointed that we were unable to sample the batch brew as the machine was broken on the day we dined there. The atmosphere of the cafe was very nice and cozy, service was great too. All in all it is a safe brunch option that serves good food and coffee. They serve typical brunch foods with brunch prices. The only thing to look out for is the size of the cafe. It is slightly small so it would not be ideal for large groups of people or those with large luggage bags. Another thing to keep in mind is that the cafe is walk-ins only.

Best brunch spot in manchester! All staffs were very very friendly and helpful! Amazingly delicious French toast and egg benedict, these are my go-to whenever i go to federal! Their steak and egg is very good too but a bit pricy for brunch. This cafe never disappoints, and base on my experience, deansgate branch tastes better than the one close to nq!