A coffee house in a shopping mall. I know what you’re thinking….. not very cosy. You’re right, but this “100% independent”, Fairtrade coffee stall took my eye, and it’s worth including here.
Update, July 2011: I understand that Titchy has moved to new premises! You can now find it at 9 Basil Chambers, Nicholas Croft, Manchester, M4 1EY
Despite the salubrious surroundings of the Triangle (just off Exchange Square), The Titchy Coffee Company has a bit of unique charm… words never before seen in the same sentence as “escalator” and “designer shop”.
It really tries to be different. It’s called Titchy, for a start. Then there’s the coffee, which is entirely Fairtrade. The slogan is “coffee with conscience”, and it’s proud of its independence. The seating is all “outdoor”, in so far as it’s not enclosed (it is of course under the roof of the shopping centre).
The plastic chairs and metal tables aren’t hugely comfortable, but the service is friendly and the coffee is good. It’s counter service with hot drinks and food brought to the table.
It may be the only coffee shop in a shopping mall that will ever be worthy of this blog, so make the most of it!
The Titchy Coffee Co.
Downstairs in the Triangle,
Just off Exchange Square
Manchester
Now at 9 Basil Chambers, Nicholas Croft, Manchester, M4 1EY
I super love The Titchy co. Their coffees r just unique in this world! My fav coffee is mocha and their prices r all reasonable x love it x really do x. I have to go there at least once a week.
The best coffee in town, always piping hot and made to perfection. Great friendly staff – no robots here. Try the cheese and marmite bagels, they beat the competition hands down (mentioning no names)
Titchy Coffee is by far and away the best place for coffee in Manchester.
Great flavoursome coffee and sooooo much better than a mug of warm foamy milk that you can get at some American “coffee” shops.
I go at least 3 times a week!!