About San Carlo Gran Cafe
San Carlo Gran Cafe occupies 1 Exchange Square in Manchester's city centre. The kitchen holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Diners report strong coffee and a range of breakfast sandwiches, grilled chicken dishes and halal options. The cake and dessert selection draws regular custom. Staff are noted as welcoming and attentive, though some reviews indicate service can slow during busy periods.
The cafe accommodates children and larger groups, and takes advance bookings.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
What's nearby
- CHANEL next door
- Selfridges Manchester Exchange next door
- Harvey Nichols next door
- KFC Manchester - Arndale Centre 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this cafe's delicious cakes, desserts, and food, including breakfast sandwiches and grilled chicken, with many halal options available. They also highlight the welcoming, friendly, and attentive staff, as well as the pleasant ambiance.
Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (236 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Manchester
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.