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Restaurant Review

Northern Soul Manchester

Cheesy, indulgent grilled cheese done right — a must for cheese lovers on any Manchester food list.

CuisineGrilled Cheese / Comfort Food
Date1 July 2026

01 The Arrival

Casual, fun and completely unapologetic about what it does — no pretence here, just comfort food turned up to eleven.

02 The Food

Went for a loaded grilled cheese rather than playing it safe, plus a side of cheesy fries. The sandwich was incredible — melted cheese, crispy bread, loads of flavour, messy in the best way. Portions are generous, so sharing is worth considering, and the fries were ridiculously indulgent.

03 The Experience

Really friendly and relaxed staff, everyone seemed to be having a good time and the energy added to the atmosphere. Very casual and lively — better suited to friends than a quiet romantic dinner.

04 Was It Worth It?

Excellent — a seriously filling meal for the money.

05 The Verdict

Huge portions, amazing grilled cheese, fun atmosphere, friendly service, really good value. Definitely not the healthiest meal you'll ever eat, but exactly what was hoped for — cheesy, indulgent and loads of fun.

Location — 20-21, Smithfield Buildings, 44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA, UK