A new takeaway has opened up by Piccadilly Station and it’s here to make all of our late-night chippy tea dreams come true.
Named, simply, The Chip Shop, its arrival is sure to be a welcome bit of news to anyone who’s found themselves wandering around Manchester’s busiest train station in search of a bit of nighttime nourishment.
Housed inside the former Northern Soul Grilled Cheese cafe, speaking ahead of its launch last year owners promised ‘cool’ stainless steel interiors and also feature an Amsterdam-inspired cold sauce rack with more than 10 different options – perfect for those who like a sauce buffet with their chippy tea.
They have delivered, installing interiors that nod to traditional chippies but still feel fresh and modern.
Image: The Chip Shop
Image: The Chip Shop
Speaking on the new opening, a spokesperson said: “We saw this as a great opportunity to have a traditional fish and chip shop on one of Manchester’s busiest routes.
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“It’s what the Manchester Piccadilly area is lacking at the moment, so we aim to fill that gap.”
The team behind it said they saw a gap in the market and are aiming to fill it with what they see as a much-needed addition to the area’s food offering, which already includes the likes of Manchester burger bar Archie’s, Canadian favourite Moose Coffee, and quick-serve pasta shop Bravissimi! (they added the exclamation mark, not us).
Open for a fortnight now, those hankering for a midnight chippie can expect to find all the traditional favourites on the menu including battered fish and sausages, alongside traditional accompaniments like salt and vinegar, mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Price-wise, a cone of fries will set you back £2.60 (£3.60 with a sauce) whilst an extra large portion of fish and chips comes in at under a tenner for £8.40.
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Mini portions of fish and chips are priced at £6.40, meanwhile those hankering for a classic chip butty will be charged £5.25 to enjoy it with a pot of gravy.
Piccadilly Approach has had something of a makeover in recent years, with a flood of new trendy openings arriving outside the station in 2019.
The Chip Shop marks its latest addition, joining the likes of Piccadilly Taps, Black Sheep Coffee, and Chopstix on this foot-traffic-heavy stretch of Manchester city centre.
Featured image – The Chip Shop
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Manchester’s first banana pudding bar has opened in the city centre
Clementine Hall
Make sure to save room for pudding…because one of the city’s most-talked about dessert brands has found a new home.
Buttercup launched last summer, creating little pots of the hit US dessert made famous by the iconic Magnolia Bakery.
Each dessert features vanilla custard whipped with cream, soft sponge, and fresh banana, which you can then customise with rotating flavours and toppings.
And after a brief disappearance from the Manchester foodie scene, Buttercup is back with a bang with their beautiful new home on Deansgate.
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And when we say beautiful, we really mean it.
Glossy burgundy tiles, butter yellow walls and sleek chrome furniture make up the space beneath the huge arched window, and there’s even a few seats for you to enjoy your pud and watch the world go by.
Open daily from 10am til 10pm, the menu includes three puddings on rotation ready to scoop.
Images: The Manc Group
Choose from the classic banana, indulgent tiramisu and an ever-changing seasonal special, alongside a wall of toppings for you to customise your own pud.
Each recipe has been perfected in-house and the proof really is in the banana pudding…because it tastes just as good as it looks.
Since launching, Buttercup has served around 50,000 puddings, hosted sell-out pop-ups across the city, collaborated with some huge brands, and built a loyal following around its signature build-your-own pudding bar.
Image: The Manc Group
With this new standalone space, you’ll of course be able to indulge in its signature banana pudding, as well as breakfast yoghurt bowls, coffee and matcha.
Officially opening tomorrow Saturday 26 September, the first 50 customers will get a free topping and sauce with the purchase of any pudding, plus a free lip gloss from Manchester-born beauty brand REFY.
‘Remember to support genuine independents’ – Manchester’s rotisserie chicken bistro Tartuffe announces closure
Emily Sergeant
Rotisserie chicken bistro Tartuffe has called final orders on its time at popular city centre hangout, Side Street.
Serving some of the best rotisserie chicken in Manchester – ‘sexy chicken’, if you will – Tartuffe first landed at Side Street inside the ABC Building back in the later summer of 2024, and quickly became known and loved by critics and customers alike for not just their rotisserie options, but also their stylish bar snacks and standout sides.
But despite being a roaring success these past two years, Tartuffe took to social media this week to announce the end of the ‘longest pop-up ever’, with its final service being tomorrow (25 September).
Tartuffe will be leaving Side Street this Friday / Credit: The Manc Group
Announcing its closure on Instagram, Tartuffe wrote: “That’s right, our time at Side Street has come to an end and our final service here is this Friday.
“It’s been an incredible two and a half years cooking for the wonderful people of Manchester and we’re hugely thankful to everyone who’s been to see us whilst we’ve been here.
“Another big thanks to the staff at Side Street who we’ve loved working with. We’ve made some great friends and worked with some absolutely brilliant people.
Georgina Pellant -
11th August 2023 
