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Daisy Jackson

Ancoats gains another new independent business as Australian-inspired cafe and bakery opens

There's another new coffee shop in Manchester city centre - and this one comes with its own in-house bakery.

Off The Press is opening inside the One Express building in Ancoats, which has undergone a £4m refurbishment.

The stylish site has been fitted out with natural wood and orange velvet furniture, with seating outdoors.

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Bosses say the cafe, which is only open Monday to Friday, has been inspired by the laid-back coffee shop culture of Australia and New Zealand.

Other Antipodean-inspired cafes in the city already include Federal and Another Heart to Feed.

Off The Press' in-house bakery will produce healthy breakfasts and lunches as well as fresh cakes and pastries.

Off the Press in Ancoats (Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)

Situated on George Leigh Street, dishes on the menu will include breakfast wraps, overnight oats, stuffed bagels and salads, with gluten-free and vegan options aplenty.

Coffee will come from AllPress, with speciality lattes, tea, protein smoothies and local sodas also on the menu.

General manager Mike Nixdorf said: "With a focus on creating a fresh, healthy menu for people on the go, we’ve taken a lot of inspiration from the Antipodean coffee culture, which is all about speciality coffee and laid back, tasty food.

"Whether it’s someone nipping in for a coffee on their way to work, someone who wants to spend an hour enjoying lunch with a good book or someone who want a healthy bite after a trip to the gym – we’ve got something for everyone and we’re looking forward to getting to know the Ancoats community this summer.”

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