Idle Hands

Veg Options Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Pies

★ 4.3 · $$ · Hours

BrunchCoffee/TeaLunchQuick Bites

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan pies, pithiviers, and sausage rolls with pickled sides" "Try the vegan pies, pithiviers, and sausage rolls with pickled sides"
"Enjoy the vegan fry-up featuring hash browns, avocado mash, and cowboy beans"
"Expect the place to be busy and sometimes crowded during weekend brunch"
"Ask staff which cakes and pies are vegan on the day"
"Consider going for vegan chocolate-covered hob for a sweet treat"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  cake, breakfast bowl, pie cake — popular (×17)
breakfast bowl — popular (×7)
pie — popular (×5)
fry up — popular (×3)
toast — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, nice atmosphere friendly staff ×6
cozy atmosphere ×2
nice atmosphere ×7
affordable
many vegan options ×3
 

Idle Hands is a cozy coffee shop and cafe in Manchester known for its delicious vegan pastries and pies, with a few vegan brunch options. The venue offers a mostly omnivore menu but consistently highlights vegan dishes, especially vegan pies and a vegan fry-up that is well-liked. It is a casual spot popular for brunch and coffee, with a friendly atmosphere though sometimes crowded during peak times.