Museums & Music

Lunch at Teacup Kitchen, Manchester

Last week, an essay writing coffee break with a friend turned into lunch at Teacup Kitchen in Manchester. I have never visited Teacup before but I had heard very good things from a variety of people. So, when we decided that our coffee break would definitely benefit from added cake, Teacup seemed to be the perfect choice. 

Friendly staff sat us as soon as we entered and offered us menus and table service, something I thought was a nice touch for what I expected to be a little cafe. Teacup Kitchen is actually quite a large and bright cafe with modern but homely decorations. At first I was taken aback with the prices, £5 for a slice of cake?! However, I persevered because I had heard such good reviews. I ordered a latte and a slice of Victoria Sponge while my friend opted for a latte and lemon cake. We then also decided that this was not enough and we would split a brownie between us. 

My reservations about the price were short-lived as the waitress set down a gigantic piece of Victoria Sponge in front of me. It could have been a doorstop. A gorgeous layer of cream and fresh raspberries sandwiched between to think and light slabs of sponge, accompanied with a generous dollop of clotted cream. It was heavenly. 

The Lemon cake was equally gorgeous with a layer of homemade lemon curd and white chocolate curls on top, while the lattes that we ordered came up in cups the size of small bowls. Our eyes were definitely too big for our bellies when we ordered the chocolate brownie to share which came with large chunks of peanut butter and cookie dough and a scoop of ice cream. Everything we ordered tasted just as good as it looked and I am ashamed to say that I was beaten by a slice of cake. The mammoth portions were just too much and I left not being able to finish the whole slice! 

Needless to say, Teacup Kitchen is my new favourite place and I will be visiting again very soon to sample more of the delicious concoctions that they have on offer!