From smoked BBQ and rooftop pasta to viral cookies, speciality coffee and stuffed croissants, August is shaping up nicely if you're looking for somewhere new to eat.
Here's everywhere to add to your list this month.
Sandy's Smokeshed
BBQ fans have been counting down to this one. Sandy's Smokeshed lands in Castlefield this month, bringing slow-smoked brisket sandwiches, short ribs and a huge smoker called Angela.
Arch 121, Woollam Place, Manchester M3 4JJ
FORT Coffee NQ
After building a devoted following on Deansgate, FORT is opening a much bigger home in the Northern Quarter. More space means more seating, more expertly brewed coffee and more of the clean, minimalist aesthetic that made the original such a hit.
Sevendale House, Lever Street, Manchester M1 1JB
Milo Bagels
The team behind Tangerine has quickly become one of the city's best bagel stops. Freshly baked bagels are loaded with everything from classic smoked salmon and cream cheese to towering salt beef sandwiches, alongside excellent coffee and Manchester's first cruller-style doughnuts.
Salford Central Station, New Bailey Street, Salford M3 5ET
Lucky Gyros
The bright blue festival favourite is putting down permanent roots in the Arndale. Expect loaded chicken, lamb and vegan gyros packed into fluffy flatbreads, plus feta-topped fries and plenty of Mediterranean-inspired sides.
Manchester Arndale, Market Street, Manchester M4 3AQ
Strada Pasta
DogHouse Manchester's rooftop has a new resident for the summer. Strada Pasta is serving fresh bowls of pasta topped with everything from cavolo nero pesto to slow-cooked short rib ragu, plus antipasti, focaccia and salads to share. It's only around until the end of summer, so don't hang about.
18-20 Fountain Street, Manchester M2 2AR
Misù
Tiramisu gets the spotlight at this new Stretford café. Choose from pistachio, lemon, classic coffee and plenty more variations, alongside speciality coffee, all served from the stylish mezzanine at King Street.
Unit 6, The Mezzanine, 26 King Street, Stretford, Manchester M32 8AE
Kuki
Chorlton's newest sweet spot has already built a loyal queue. Expect chunky homemade cookies, brookies, flavoured milk for dunking and enough caramel, strawberry and chocolate to keep anyone with a sweet tooth happy.
539a Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0UE
Paddy's Pizza & Flakey
One of Altrincham's newest openings switches things up from morning to night. Expect generously filled croissants and speciality coffees during the day, before pizzas, cocktails and some brilliantly left-field toppings take over in the evening.
34 Greenwood Street, Altrincham WA14 1RZ
Slow Goin' Coffee
Morning commuters around Deansgate now have another reason to arrive early. Slow Goin's tiny Piaggio Ape coffee van is serving expertly brewed coffee made with beans from All Caps, right outside the station.
Deansgate Station, Manchester M3 4LG
Equal Tea
Urmston has a lovely new independent coffee shop with an even lovelier mission. Alongside serving quality coffee, Equal Tea creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with assessed needs, making it the sort of place that's easy to get behind.
Unit 13, 23 Market Street, Urmston, Manchester M41 9JG
Grandstand
The former Old Tollgate is reopening after a major refurbishment just in time for football season. Expect giant screens, tiered seating, sports memorabilia and a fresh food menu, all designed to make it one of Manchester's biggest matchday pubs.
Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0LN