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The Hive Stretford

➤ Unit 124, 125 Chester Road, MallGreater Manchester M32 9BH, Stretford, United Kingdom

Carta • Sushi • Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood

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"Bit underwhelmed considering the hype. Food was decent though if you're planning to share and pick a selection of dishes you need to really like potato! I had the steak frites steak was wonderful. Beautifully cooked and tender as you like. Accompanying peppercorn sauce was lovely. What brought it down was the fries which were oversalted to the point of being overwhelming. A good range of desserts and we enjoyed a choux bun and frangipane tart. Very tasty."

Us Four

➤ 245 Marsland Road, Trafford, United Kingdom

Carta • Cakes • Coffee • Breakfast • Ice Cream

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"Visited this great little coffee house today and can’t wait to return! The service was quick and the staff so pleasant and accommodating. My coffee was exactly the right strength and my partner had a gorgeous pot of tea. We shared the most amazing huge slice of cake too. All fresh and beautifully presented. The decor is quirky and fun, everywhere was spotlessly clean. So impressed, we got a takeaway Oreo milkshake for my grandson and I’m taking my mum next week for their fabulous afternoon tea. We are definitely going to become regulars!! Give it a try you’ll love it!!"

Sarah’s Yard

➤ 194 Church Road, Urmston I-M41 9FD, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic • European

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"wasnt going to write a review but having booked in for my grandma's 88th birthday and to be told to go elsewhere if we wanted to be accomedated when we were sat at the table i can't not!! Such a shame as it did seem like it could be a bice little venue! Our waitress was helpfull enough, it seemed to be the management/ chef that wasnt, (which i assume was sarah) Even my grandma at 88 picked up on how we weren't really welcome there, It was an extremely awkward experience. We were recommended this place by family member whos a local who said it was nice! I've since told told family they need to try other places as if this is how they're treated then there's a whole new world out there. We arrived to being the only ones there and immediately felt an awkward presence like we shouldnt of been there! (Excluding one young girl with blond hair who was extremely apologetic to the lack of service they could offer) if it wasnt for her we would of left!! We immediately felt like we shouldn't of been there although we were booked in. We had already had a text to say that a new girl had booked us in and they couldn't accommodate us at 10.30 so to come at 11. We turned up at 11 and were given a drinks menu. We asked for a food menu and were told we don't really offer breakfast!! Were shocked as we booked in for breakfast. My mum had come from Liverpool and myself from Bury to take my grandma out for her Birthday! We asked for a few simple breakfast items eggs, bagles etc to be told to go down the road to another place if we wanted them!! I understand mistakes happen if they have booked us in too early but I'm sure they could if accomedated us for a little more. I would like to try for tapas but being so far away and the experience we've had I don't think it's worth the travel for us. Such a shame I think the chefs attitude could of been a little bit better and more accomedated."

Mizan Tandoori

➤ 3 Bowfell Rd, Trafford, United Kingdom, M41 5RW

Carta • Balti • Halal • Indian • European

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"The curries at this restaurant are always cooked fresh and are the best tasting in the area. The establishment is very clean and the staff is always friendly yet professional. They always give a warm welcome. I highly recommend this place."

Coast To Coast

➤ The Orient, Stretford I-M17 8AA, United Kingdom

Carta • Fish • Pasta • American • Vegetarian

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"--- First of all, this is the best place I’ve been to with my best friend. For some reason, we often find ourselves at restaurants where the quality of food doesn't match the price, but that was not the case here. I’ll break my review down into sections, starting with the quality of the food. **Quality of Food:** I couldn’t fault it at all. Everything was absolutely delicious, and we both agreed on that. The fish and burger were particularly memorable; neither of them left us feeling sluggish or unwell because they were cooked to perfection. They had a homemade feel and were healthy yet filling—way better than a greasy fish and chips joint or a typical burger place. Everything was served hot and met very high standards. For starters, we shared some garlic bread, which was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. It was a generous portion for two, and it came with a sharp knife, allowing us to cut it into eight pieces—four satisfying pieces each. For dessert, they had some great options, like honeycomb milkshakes and other unique offerings that you don’t often see, but sadly, they ran out of what my friend wanted. We ended up going for the classic vanilla milkshake and fudge cake, which I can confidently say was amazing. It was the best dessert I’ve had in a long time! It was so creamy, and the vanilla ice cream was anything but boring; it tasted exactly like proper vanilla should. **Price of Food:** We were pleasantly surprised when our bill came to just £37, especially considering the generous portions we received. It was absolutely worth the price. Just a note about leaving tips: if you want to tip by card, you need to ask the staff to add it into the card machine because they have to input the amount manually. **Staff:** The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Even the bartenders noticed my friend’s shopping bag and kindly found a plastic bag for them. **Service:** The service was prompt, and if we needed more time before ordering dessert, they happily accommodated us. Since we visited on a Monday, it wasn’t too busy, which meant we could enjoy our meal at a comfortable pace. **Variety of Menu:** They offered an extensive menu with so many options. Even as someone who can be quite picky, I found plenty of choices to satisfy my cravings. There wasn’t a huge variety of desserts, but the options they had were excellent. **Cleanliness:** Everywhere seemed immaculate, including the cutlery. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant!"