Grindsmith MediaCity in Salford

This is one of my favourite stops for a light lunch, whilst cycling around Manchester and Salford. Staff and friendly and helpful and the food is AMAZING. Great options for the vegetarians and vegans, as well as those carnivores. Something delicious for everyone and at a reasonable price too. And don’t forget the freshly ground coffee. Tea and green tea also available, but I was swayed by the aroma of those roasted beans and was not disappointed. Bike racks opposite to lock your bike, which can easily be seen from inside Grindsmith, wherever you choose to sit. Worth a visit, even if you’re not cycling.

Visited Grindsmith on a few occasions, always for breakfast. Unfortunately today was not up to standard. By 10:20 they had sold out pancakes, bear in mind they hadn’t been open that long, presumably the chef had not made enough batter. We ordered 2 full English breakfast, plus eggs Benedict. Food arrived cold together with 2 coffees and a peppermint mint tea. Poached eggs over cooked, also sauce slightly split on eggs Benedict. To top it off i noticed pancakes were back on the menu the staff should have asked if I would have liked to order them. I know in the grand scheme of things it’s not catastrophic. The bill was £42 for very substandard service and food. As I was leaving the waitress asked if I wanted pancakes!!! Oh dear. Grindsmith please don’t get complacent even if your busy. Thank you for your consideration.

Overall rate 6.5/10Service:7/10 (upstairs is kind of abandoned, no lights)English breakfast: 7/10 ( the bread is a bit over breaded, overall all dish needs more salt)Egg Benedict: 8/10 ( the holidays sauce is a bit strong )Would come again

Excellent coffee. We had the Turmeric Cappuccino & Mocha along with vegan brownies. Lovely atmosphere. Staff were very friendly. Eva looked after us very well. Definitely worth another visit.

A very nice place for brunch. We had the Salomon bagel which was good but could be made at home. The banana banoffe pancake was very delish. Their coffee is good too.

Visited Grindsmith to grab some brunch before going to see the Van Gogh Alive experience, and after reading the reviews for Grindsmith I was really looking forward to trying their food. The decor is quirky and cool, I liked their wall art and the mezzanine-style of the upstairs. We were told which table we could sit at, and to scan the QR code at the table which would prompt us to download the app (I prefer when you can order via a mobile site, rather than having to download an app that takes up memory space, but I digress) when we got to the table, there was no code to scan but we saw another table free that had a code, so we asked to move. Once settled at the table and app downloaded, we went to browse the menu and place our order, and felt quite disappointed to find that the majority of the menu was out of stock. I was unable to sample the pancakes like I had intended and hoped, there were no small plates, no cakes. The only things that were available were classic breakfasts/eggs benny or breakfast baps. Surprising for 11am on a Saturday. My partner and I both ordered the eggs benedict - mine with additional mushrooms - and the food arrived in good time, hot and beautifully presented. The taste was sadly not spectacular, it wasn't bad however; just not special. The price for the portion I'd say was ideal though. The coffee was delicious, and of very good quality (I just wish the cup sizes were bigger!)The overall experience was okay, I didn't leave hungry. I wouldn't race back to Grindsmith - unless perhaps the pancakes were available, they looked and sounded great.

A lovely little coffee shop/brunch place. The staff were quick and helpful and the service was great!! The coffee was lovely and the food was amazing and very well priced - definitely recommend

Was about to go to Costa when I spotted this place. Ordered a flat white off the bat which was excellently Barista'ed including weighing out the fresh grind. deliciously creamy , good strength and not a hint of bitterness. Eggs Benedict was also tasty and fresh. Fancying something sweet afterwards went for another flat white and a slice of cake coffee and walnut cake. The cake was the only disappointment which came cold (presumably from storing in the fridge) and a little on the dry side. Otherwise excellent service and I will be back for coffee tomorrow

We went for some coffee and ended up staying for breakfast and what a breakfast it was. Top quality full English breakfast washed down with a delightful cup of coffee. You will struggle to find better quality locally and such a lovely surprise to find it in the middle of media city, right next to a massive public car park.

Great coffee shop located in the MediaCity. It is very bright inside, with large floor-to-ceiling windows making two of the four walls. The interior is done in a minimalist style, dominated by colours like white, grey and black. However, it does not feel hostile. There are two floors, the upper floor is only accessible via stairs, but the ground floor can be accessible on a wheelchair. The music inside is on a louder side, so I don't think it is a right place if you like to read or focus with a cup of coffee.The staff are very friendly and welcoming. You make an order as you come in, pay, and then wait for it to be brought to your table. The service can be slow, but not because nobody cares, just nobody is in a rush.The flat white I ordered was great, very smooth and creamy. The drink size is quite small, but the taste makes up for it. The bake was also great. The prices are only slightly higher than in Starbucks or Costa Coffee, but the quality is superb.Overall, I think it is a great coffee shop for a cup of good coffee and friendly service.