BQ Bitesize

We are a small independently owned cafe from The Butchers Quarter in Manchester Craft & Design Centre

18/06/2024

KICKING OFF THR WEEK WITH A BANG!

Roastie of the day… BBQ Saddleback Pork shoulder salad

Soup… Classic Pea! 🫛

06/06/2024

NEW LOAF CAKE ALERT! Our friends at change their loaf cake depending on seasonality. And this is our beautiful new Lemon & Poppy Seed loaf!

Rich but fresh and citrusy!

05/06/2024
01/06/2024

SOUP OF THE DAY:
Roasted Isle of Wight Tomato 🍅 It is British tomato fortnight after all!

28/05/2024

Well are very happy to say that it is officially British tomato fortnight! The Isle of Wight tomatoes have always been a feature on our menu (when in season of course) and this year is no different!

Our Tomato salad with wild garlic and pesto is the perfect side accompaniment to any of our sandwiches!

21/05/2024

New beers this week from . Is 5 o clock somewhere right!?

17/05/2024

MUSHROOMS ON TOAST…

This dish has gotta be one of the best on our menu, gathering a bit of a cult following and it’s no wonder.

Using locally grown mushrooms from , black garlic, hazelnut brown butter and what could possibly go wrong!?

& let’s face it… Albert can’t wait to get stuck in there can he!
🍄‍🟫

16/05/2024

Yep that’s right! Roast Chicken Parmo is our sandwich of the day!
Served from 12pm!

14/05/2024

There’s nothing better than a morning brew sat outside on our terrace! The doors are open and the coffee is hot!

Open till 5:30pm

11/05/2024

TODAY & TOMORROW WE ARE FIRING THE BBQ UP AT BQ BITESIZE!

We are loving the sunshine (& slightly short staffed this weekend) so we are firing the bbq up and dishing out burgers, breakfast butties and refreshing salads all day long from 11-4pm!

Our normal full menu will not be available but still come see us and let’s enjoy the sun!

09/05/2024

ROAST OF THE DAY:

Black Pepper Vension, Caramalised onion & crispy spring greens! 🤤🤤🤤🤤

08/05/2024

WE ARE HIRING!

We are on the look out for a part time front of house staff member to join our small team. We are looking for someone passionate about great service & great food.

BQ Bitesize is an independently owned cafe in the heart of the stunning Manchester Craft & Design centre, owned by The Butchers Quarter. The ethos is that we use the best ingredients we can get our hands on & produce from the butchers counter to create delicious cafe style dishes.

The role will mainly consist of weekend hours with occasional evening shifts for supperclubs/events we host.

Anyone interested please send a CV to [email protected] or even better pop in and hand a cv to Freddie!

07/05/2024

It’s a sunny start to a new week at BQ Bitesize! As always breakfast till 12 / Lunch from 12 onwards.

Whether it’s a hearty roast sandwich, a fresh bowl of soup or a simple coffee and cake. We’ve got the lot!

Photos from BQ Bitesize's post 02/05/2024

FREDDIES SAUSAGE ROLLS, COMPANIO CROISSANTS & HOLY GRAIN CARDAMON BUNS ON THE COUNTER!

Photos from BQ Bitesize's post 27/04/2024

Good Morning all! The sun is shining, the terrace is open and the coffee is hot!

Nothing like a fresh coffee and a custard tart in the sun to kick the day off! ☕️ ☀️

Open till 5:30pm

24/04/2024

SOUP OF THE DAY:
creamy cauliflower … hearty, rich and just bloomin’ delicious!

ROAST OF THE DAY:
Roast turkey breast & stuffing!

Photos from BQ Bitesize's post 19/04/2024

So a slightly exciting (for us & hopefully you) but maybe slightly boring post 😂 WE NOW HAVE PLUG SOCKETS! With the aim to make our space comfortable for you guys to work in all day we are kitted up with free wifi, plug sockets and USBs for all your tech!

Breakfast served from 10-12 & Lunch from 12-4:30pm we have everything you need! Hot coffee, cakes, pastries and beer/wine for when working gets tough! 😂

18/04/2024

Looking for the perfect lunch spot? You’ve found it! Our rarebit is pretty special using beer from and top quality isle of mull cheddar + Rutland red!

Or maybe go for our roast sandwich today… spicy pork shoulder!

Photos from BQ Bitesize's post 14/04/2024
13/04/2024

Looking to get your weekend started? Why not come see us for a hearty breakfast. Using only produce from The Butchers Quarter counter we guarantee it’s on of the best breakfasts around!
Breakfast till 12 - Lunch menu from 12

04/04/2024

ROAST OF THE DAY:
Gammon Banh Mi… it doesn’t get more fusion than that!

Served from 12pm!

Photos from BQ Bitesize's post 03/04/2024

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! We will now be stocking the insanely good pies from at BQ Bitesize. Available to eat in/takeaway, these curry pies are nothing short of exceptional. We’ll be rotating our flavours often to keep the offering fresh for you!

Swing by for a pie!

02/04/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us this bank holiday for our inaugural Pie night, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We are back open as usual from 10am today for your breakfast/lunch needs!

30/03/2024

PIE NIGHT IS HERE! We will be closing slightly earlier today so we can get ready and prepare for our evening. So come down early for your Bitesize fix!

27/03/2024

ITS FINALLY HERE. PIE NIGHT MENU!

For those who have booked, here’s what you’re in store for! For those that haven’t booked … we still have space available! Drop us a DM to book in! 👀 🥧

This Saturday, 7pm arrival!

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Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street
Manchester
M45JD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

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