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Donnelly's is a café located on Market Street in Shaw, Oldham. It offers a menu centered around freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and traditional British afternoon tea. The cuisine emphasizes simplicity and quality, focusing on homemade and carefully crafted dishes at reasonable prices. The café's interior is described as beautifully furnished, creating a clean and relaxed atmosphere that encourages visitors to enjoy a calm dining experience. Known for attentive customer service and a welcoming environment, Donnelly’s provides a local setting where care is clearly taken in both food and hospitality. Whether stopping in for a light lunch, a classic breakfast, or a leisurely afternoon tea, the café presents a straightforward yet comfortable option for community members and visitors alike.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Donnelly's
Review highlights
Based on 61 reviewsDonnelly's consistently receives praise for its warm and inviting atmosphere, characterized by a clean, beautifully furnished space and friendly, attentive staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the quality and freshness of the food, particularly noting the variety of sandwiches, cakes, and highly recommended afternoon teas. The cafe is appreciated for offering well-prepared meals at reasonable prices, creating a sense of genuine care and attention to both food and customer service. Many customers also value the relaxed and comfortable environment, making it an appealing alternative to trendier locations. Overall, Donnelly's is recognized as a charming local establishment that combines quality dining with a welcoming ambiance, encouraging repeat visits and positive word of mouth within the community.
Lovely lunches and take out teas. Would highly recommend.
This is an absolute hidden gem. Beautifully furnished cafe with friendly staff and a gorgeous selection of sandwiches and cakes......not to mention the best afternoon tea ever. You must visit this little paradise.
First time visiting. Lovely and clean, only had sandwich which was freshly prepared, friendly staff. Will definitely be back but for afternoon tea next time.
I usually go to Manchester for lunch, or somewhere trendy like withington or Didsbury.PEOPLE .I have found a true delight.This cafe serves food that is truly made fresh and really delicious, and very reasonably priced.Not just that but there's a beautiful feeling lost to many places. Real care, about food, and customer services. I have been looking for this for ages ,funds are tight these days so when you spend ! do it right, it's no wonder people in Shaw are keeping this to themselves. Best shopping experience on market street Shaw for a long time.a butcher a baker a candlestick maker, traditional and friendly it's all on the high street .Tram from Manchester Victoria. Thursdays street market omg fresh, homemade, and local food.Bloody blissful.
Me and my wife went in today and had two breakfasts which were lovely and a pot of tea for two. The place was spotlessly clean, it was also relaxed which was nice considering the situation at the moment.
I come here most Thursdays. It is the classiest cafe in Shaw by far!! Friendly,attentive and always good service!!! Keep going :) Debi and George:)
Had a really pleasurable time here. An excellent menu with plenty to choose from. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, couldn't wish for a nicer place to visit for an excellent coffee and bite to eat, I highly recommend Donnelly's!!
Lovely food with a great atmosphere. Staff are hard workingv& very pleasant
Ist time here, will defo go back.. my daughter had perfect poached eggs on toast (She's a Chef)
Had a lovely afternoon tea at a great price. Great service by friendly staff. I'll be going again :)
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