Is it a cafe? Is it a beauty salon? In truth, it’s a bit of both. Kind of. Housed at the same address and run by the same team as Marina Salon by FKZ — see our separate listing for that one— Cafe 90 Delice adds yet more luxury to the high end skin services offered by its sister business. As many ingredients as possible are sourced from local specialist suppliers, with an impressive number of the items made in house by super-talented pastry chefs, leading to some unique offerings you can’t find elsewhere in the city.
In terms of the menu, frontrunner for most ordered is the pistachio latte, a smooth, rich, nutty and complex joy, it goes perfectly with hot and cold days and really should be tried by everyone who visits Cafe 90 Delice. Beyond this, the Spanish latte is another rarity in Manchester, and so well worth a go here, although if you’re looking for something more familiar you can also get your usual coffees, too. Alternatively, go the full hog and order an affogato — ice cream, coffee shot, and fruit. Coffee not for you? Don’t worry, there’s also a strong tea selection, alongside milkshakes and cocktails.
For lunch, customers at Cafe 90 Delice can pick from a great choice of bagels — salmon & cheese, tuna mayo with cucumber, rosemary beef brisket and pesto focaccia, although the real work of art comes in quiche form, with the veggie quiches particularly popular. Beyond savouries, there’s also plenty of sweetness to indulge in too, including the iconic red velvet Cake and salted caramel brownies. This is before we come to the salted caramel cheese cake, Oreo gateau, mille feuille, Victoria sponge, and macarons. All served in a space that feels relaxed and welcoming from the moment you step through the door. Combined with the salon element, you could easily spend the best part of a day here.