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The Mess Cafe Serving locally sourced food and coffee, with a purpose. Part of
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Providing jobs, training and discipleship to ex-offenders who are looking to turn their lives around, as well as those with significant barriers to employment.

🚨 ATTENTION! Our kitchen will be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday 19th October).But don’t worry, we’ll still be open from 8am–4pm...
18/10/2026

🚨 ATTENTION! Our kitchen will be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday 19th October).

But don’t worry, we’ll still be open from 8am–4pm, serving delicious RACK sandwiches, your favourite hot drinks and sweet treats! 🥪🍰☕️

So whether you’re popping in for your morning coffee, a lunchtime bite or an afternoon treat, we’d love to see you! 🤎

Our kitchen will be back open as usual on Tuesday 20th October 🫶🏻

🌟 MEET HETIER! 🌟If you’ve visited The Mess Café, there’s a good chance you’ve been greeted by Hetier’s big smile! 😄Hetie...
21/08/2026

🌟 MEET HETIER! 🌟

If you’ve visited The Mess Café, there’s a good chance you’ve been greeted by Hetier’s big smile! 😄

Hetier is our talented chef AND barista ☕👨🏾‍🍳 and has been part of our café team for nearly a year.

Having lived in Wythenshawe for the past two years,Hetier has really thrown himself into life Message Trust Alongside working at the café, he also volunteers at Message Community Church 🙌

Looking ahead, Heritier would love to move further into ministry, continue working Message Trust and serve within church and youth work. ❤️

Outside the café, he loves music, playing the piano 🎹, football ⚽ and he brings plenty of smiles, cheekiness and laughter to our team!

We’re so grateful to have H as part of our amazing team. If you have the privilege of being served by him, don’t forget to say hello! 👋

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📢 Saturday Closure throughout AugustJust a quick heads-up!Throughout August, we will be closed on Saturdays.With so many...
31/07/2026

📢 Saturday Closure throughout August

Just a quick heads-up!

Throughout August, we will be closed on Saturdays.

With so many of our team and volunteers taking a well-earned summer break, we’ve made the decision to close on Saturdays for the month of August.

We’re still here for you Monday to Friday, and you can visit us throughout the week as normal all year round.

☀️ Summer Volunteers Needed! ☀️Got some free time this summer? We’d love you to join the Community Grocery team!Whether ...
23/07/2026

☀️ Summer Volunteers Needed! ☀️

Got some free time this summer? We’d love you to join the Community Grocery team!

Whether you can spare a lunchtime shift each week or you’re looking to volunteer throughout the summer, we’d love to have you on board.

Drop us a message or pop into your local Community Grocery to find out more. We’d love to welcome you to the team!

Due to Staff event, Please note that our kitchen will be closed on Monday 20th July.☕ We’re still open as usual from 8:0...
19/07/2026

Due to Staff event, Please note that our kitchen will be closed on Monday 20th July.

☕ We’re still open as usual from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM for:
• Fresh coffee - Heart and Graft
• Homemade cakes - Silver apples
• Fresh sandwiches - Rack Sandwiches

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you! ❤️

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This Saturday, The Mess Cafe will be closed so that our whole team can celebrate the wedding of our amazing Assistant Ma...
15/07/2026

This Saturday, The Mess Cafe will be closed so that our whole team can celebrate the wedding of our amazing Assistant Manager, Libby, and one of our favourite regulars, Jake! ❤️

A huge congratulations to you both! We hope you have the most amazing day and a lifetime of happiness together. 🎉🥂

We’ll be back open as normal the following Saturday… although we’ll have to manage without Libby for a little while as she’ll be off enjoying married life!😘👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

🚨 MESS MONDAYS ARE HERE! 🚨Starting this Monday and every Monday throughout this July, our Community Grocery Members can ...
04/07/2026

🚨 MESS MONDAYS ARE HERE! 🚨

Starting this Monday and every Monday throughout this July, our Community Grocery Members can enjoy 20% OFF any food item from our menu! 🍔🥪🥗

📅 Every Monday in July
🛒 Community Grocery Members only
🍽️ 20% off any menu food item

Tag a fellow Community Grocery member so they don’t miss out! 👇

Smashed avo, creamy scrambled eggs & toasted sourdough. 🥑🍳✨
29/06/2026

Smashed avo, creamy scrambled eggs & toasted sourdough. 🥑🍳✨

🍦 Saturday Ice Cream Special! ☀️To celebrate making it through this record-breaking heatwave, every customer at our Mess...
26/06/2026

🍦 Saturday Ice Cream Special! ☀️

To celebrate making it through this record-breaking heatwave, every customer at our Mess Café this Saturday will receive a FREE Häagen-Dazs ice cream! 😍

Saturday Opening Times
☕ Mess Café: 9am – 2:30pm
🛒 Community Grocery & Clothing: 9:30am – 1:00pm

Iced Matcha with Raspberry 🍓✨The perfect balance of earthy matcha, creamy milk, and sweet raspberry syrup layered at the...
23/06/2026

Iced Matcha with Raspberry 🍓✨

The perfect balance of earthy matcha, creamy milk, and sweet raspberry syrup layered at the bottom. Refreshing, vibrant, and made for sunny days outside The Mess☀️

Pop in and give it a try ☕️

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Address

The Mess Cafe, Lancaster Campus, Harper Road, Sharston
Manchester
M224RG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441619469496

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