8 Rankins Lane, Melbourne 3000

Housed in a former industrial warehouse (once a printing press), the café blends exposed brickwork, high ceilings, and vintage furniture with local artwork and quirky “junkyard installations.” This relaxed, creative space invites both bustling mornings and laid‑back afternoons. The interior feels spacious and welcoming, with “serious legroom” and softened by warm lampshades and wooden communal tables.

Manchester Press is widely celebrated for its vast bagel selection. Almost a dozen options span sweet, savoury, open or closed styles, something for every taste. Bagels range $21‑$24 (AUD) for specials; simpler options from AR $9.50 to $19.50. Health bowls, toasties, acai, salads, and juices available, though juices noted as pricier.

Manchester Press nails its niche, forming the perfect trifecta of vocal bagel menu, stellar coffee, and laid-back laneway ambiance. If you're in Melbourne and craving wholesome yet inventive flavours, this bagel haven is impossible to skip.