“ Give. Me. All. The. Bratwurst. I mean, I could easily stop my review right there. Yes, a cute little grocery shop with local, and organic produce that everybody can enjoy. Yes their bakery is wonderful and always sells out every weekend. Yes they have a cheese counter that would make most people weak at the knees. But the thing that will make you make a special journey to Chorlton are the selection of sausages that they cook on their outside griddle on a Saturday. Absolutely delicious! With a selection of sauces ranging from sweet onion jam to a variety of mustards, the perfect topping makes this one of the best meals I've eaten in the whole of Manchester. And at a snip at £3.50 each, it's not only scrummy but a bargain too! ”

“ TL;DR - Really nice food store and eatery. We popped down here on a cold winter's morning after hearing so many good things about the place. First impression - it's popular! The queue was stretching out of the door! The main part of the unit is a shop with lots of different food produce for sale, from the locally sourced through the exotic and unusual. Whether you need local honey or an exotic spice, you'll find it here. Along the back of the store and the right hand wall are counters with all manner of produce for sale - sandwiches, cheese, charcuterie... all looking delicious and tempting. Behind the counter is what they're famous for here - many, many different types of bread. There's also an outdoor seating area where a BBQ was serving up hot food to order. We came and had a couple of hot ciabattas which were really nice, along with a cup of coffee, and the price was very reasonable (about £5 each). They do a nice loyalty deal too, where after 5 sandwich and coffee purchases you get another free, and after three free ones you can enter a prize draw. My main reason for not giving a full five stars is the complicated queueing system. There were two queues - one for the BBQ and another for the counter, but if you were waiting for the counter you were supposed to take a numbered ticket... which kinda made the queue irrelevant, and it wasn't obvious you should take a ticket. As a result, people were getting to the front of the queue without tickets and getting served and a few people were getting quite irate. All in all, it's a nice place which is possibly let down just a fraction by its own sheer popularity. ”

“ My other half used to live near the Barbakan before I moved to Manchester. With her being in a house share, with a less than ideal cooking situation and us both being pretty lazy, the Barbakan was always an ideal solution. We have popped in for breakfast sandwiches as well as the grill for lunch they do on a Saturday. Every time (there were quite a few occasions) we've always had great food provided. Further to this the bread and deli counters are great, offering a great variety of treats for those days when we opted not to have the sausages and potatoes being grilled outside. The prices are good and the staff are friendly. The only complaints I would have is that there is sometimes a pretty big queue, their old school deli ticket numbering system isn't my thing and I think they're closed on Sundays. Which means my hangovers usually have to be taken care of elsewhere (booo!) Overall the Barbakan is great and is one of the main reasons why I miss living in Chorlton. ”

“ Shop/deli/bakery serving a selection of hot breakfast items. Bacon or vegetarian sausage with free range eggs on ciabatta or a barm. Plus a few extras and variations on that. I selected a bacon & egg ciabatta with tomato ketchup. It was very tasty, though there was only just enough bacon. I also ordered a tea, which could have been a bit hotter. The shop sells a varied mixture of goods. You wouldn't do a weekly shop here but if you need vanilla pods or a jar of Polish horseradish then you can get it here. Why not the full five stars? Firstly, the lady who served me made no effort to be friendly, or even particularly pleasant. Secondly there's only seating for 2 people indoors. The rest of the seating is outside. That's OK in July and August but not for the other 10 months of the year. Various different sausages and onions were being cooked on a grill outside. I'll go back for lunch someday and try one. ”

“ After a caffeine fuelled Monday morning I needed something quick, tasty and filling to spark my afternoon. I was in the area and had read some good things about Barbakan so I thought I'd give them a shot. I'm glad I did! I ordered a sarnie that wasn't even on the menu, yet the member of staff who served me, who was an absolute delight, had no problem going back and making it for me. I have to give her a special mention as it was probably the friendliest and cheery customer service I had ever received, anywhere. I think the Sandwich (a good size for lunch) and a bottle of water set me back £4 - I'd pay that for the customer service alone! Now they are much more than a sandwich shop, they boast a large cheese counter and a good selection of Deli meats as well as other essentials you might need to grab if you can't make it out to a big supermarket or prefer shopping local (Yelp brownie points if you do). A great place, that seems to handle all aspects really well - oh yeah, and the customer service is fantastic, don't think I mentioned that yet? ”

“ Barbakan is an excellent deli, with some astonishingly low prices (a large and sumptuous looking pork pie was less than £3). There's lots to look at and a nice outdoor eating area where on Saturday morning they were cooking up several varieties of sausage, plus lamb burger. I had a delicious bratwurst and was particularly delighted by the wide range of condiments. Excited already for my next visit! ”

“ How and why have I not reviewed the Barbakan yet?! It is one of the great tragedies of my life that by the time I get off the bus in Chorlton on an evening the Barbakan is already closed - and yet smells unreasonably delicious. Saturday mornings are my usual time to visit, for a bacon and egg ciabatta and a cake. I never plan to get a cake but the selection is so tempting that I can't seem to leave without one. Anything that involves flaky pastry and a fruity filling has been a winner so far. I would also recommend the cream-filled doughnut. Price are not cheap but also nothing out of the ordinary for Chorlton. Be warned there is sometimes a thoroughly confusing ticket system in operation for the queues when it gets busy. My first experience of this was walking past the ticket dispenser, jumping in the queue and then standing there looking lost until someone took pity on me. If you like bread, meat, cheese or olives you're in luck here. My current recurring daydream is buying a huge hamper of their goodies and heading off for a picnic. Head over on a Saturday lunchtime for a sausage cooked in a huge pan outside. I opted for a Polish sausage with onions and a range of sauces, and a portion of fried potatoes split between 2 (these portions are huge!). Overall I think the Barbakan is an absolute gem and I feel really lucky to live so close by. ”

“ Local gem! Came to Manchester to visit my boyfriend's family and found this delicatessen on yelp. Great selection of breads, cured meats, cheeses and other grocery goodies. I shared a quiche and hot sandwich and was not disappointed. There is a nice patio out front to enjoy your purchases. I will be back for more! Their website is very helpful with a nice youtube video. Enjoy! --- Parking: Ample street parking...thumbs up! ”

“ Fresh bagels w cream cheese and gherkins Norlander rye bread with caraway seeds Margarita olive bread Sunblush tomatoes Creamy Goats cheese Gooey Taleggio Pecorrino Kalamata olives Seranno ham Smoked salmon Potato salad Fresh coffee & Traditional Polish cheesecake In a word: YuMMMMMMMy. ”

“ This is by far the best deli I have been to in Manchester. The food is gorgeous and freshly prepared in house. The cakes and bread are so scrumptious you will never want to buy from any other shopped again. The bagels are my recommendation. Chortlton has is so right with its fabulous bars and restaurants, when I discovered it had such an amazing deli...I did pause to consider moving out of the city centre to live there...it was only a pause mind as I am a city girl through and through. If there was a Barbakan in the city centre my life would be complete. This is the nicest Deli I have ever been to - the food is fresh and appetising and beautifully displayed. There's a great choice including lots for veggies and the prices are pretty reasonable. The cakes are fabulous. Parking can be an issue nearby, and if your not local you could be disappointed if you don't get somewhere near by. The staff are very friendly too! ”