The 8th Day

Vegetarian Cafe, Vegan Menu, Bakery

★ 4.8 · $$ · Hours

LunchTakeoutQuick BitesWork/StudyCoffee/Tea

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan quiche from the deli counter" "Try the vegan quiche from the deli counter"
"Enjoy the range of vegan cakes and baked goods"
"Cafe downstairs offers affordable and filling vegan hot meals"
"Be cautious buying cakes upstairs as some contain egg"
"Visit outside weekday lunch rush to find seating more easily"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  cake, soup, sausage roll cake — popular (×5)
soup — popular (×3)
sausage roll — popular (×3)
quiche — popular (×2)
vegan cheese — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, cozy atmosphere friendly staff ×9
many vegan options ×3
cozy atmosphere ×2
large portions ×2
affordable ×3
 

The 8th Day is a well-established vegetarian cafe and health food shop in Manchester, known for its mostly vegan offerings and affordable prices. The venue features a cafeteria-style basement cafe serving cooked-from-scratch vegan mains, sides, and desserts, alongside a shop upstairs with a wide range of vegan groceries, snacks, and bakery items. Friendly staff and a casual, relaxed atmosphere cater well to locals and visitors seeking nutritious plant-based food and wellness products.