Hare & Kin is a breakfast restaurant in Didsbury, Manchester. Rated 4.2 stars from 731 Google reviews. Known for staff who go the extra mile and food executed properly. Best for brunch and groups with kids. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly.
Rankings updated April 2026
Hare & Kin
Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers come back because the food's consistent and the staff actually care, which is rarer than it should be in a breakfast spot.
Book if you're coming Saturday or Sunday morning, or you're bringing a group—reservations are recommended for brunch and they'll squeeze you in even when full.
About Hare & Kin
Hare & Kin is a breakfast and brunch restaurant on Wilmslow Road in Didsbury that's built its reputation on two things: food that actually tastes good and staff who'll rearrange the entire dining room to fit you in. You'll find cooked breakfasts, eggs done right (avocado eggs, steak and eggs with chimichurri that reviewers describe as melt-in-your-mouth), pancakes, and a kids' menu that accommodates dietary requests without fuss. The menu runs breakfast through dinner, but it's the morning and brunch service where it hits hardest—full by mid-morning on weekends, outdoor terrace in spring and autumn, dogs welcome. What's notable isn't the concept. It's the execution. Reviewers consistently mention staff by name (Jordan, Lydia, Tobias) going beyond service—finding tables during Mother's Day rushes, explaining halal preparation in detail, making toddlers smile, remembering regulars. The atmosphere reads casual and cosy, not trying too hard. Coffee's solid, tea selection's there, halal options are properly handled by a Muslim chef, and vegan and vegetarian dishes aren't afterthoughts. Parking on Wilmslow Road is paid and tight, but that's the street, not them.
What Stands Out
Staff who go the extra mile
Reviewers mention staff by name repeatedly: 'Lydia found a space for us inside even though they were obviously busy. Nothing was too much trouble.' Another: 'Jordan delivered exceptional customer service. He talked with a smile and looked after us from beginning to end.' A parent noted: 'Lydia has gone the extra mile to make sure that I am comfortable when I have visited with my new baby in the pushchair.'
Food executed properly
Specific dishes mentioned across reviews: steak and eggs cooked to medium rare ('The best steak I've had in a very long time. Melt in your mouth steak and the chimichurri was spot on'), halal breakfast described as not feeling heavy, pancakes and avocado eggs, kids' breakfast adapted for vegetarian requests without complaint.
Genuinely accommodating to groups with different needs
Reviewers brought toddlers, dogs, and people with dietary requirements (halal, vegetarian, vegan). One: 'We came with toddler and dog and we decided to move table three times!' Another: 'Lydia had us feel very reassured' about halal preparation and cross-contamination. High chairs available, kids' menu offered, dogs allowed indoors and on the terrace.
What Customers Say
Best place for coffees and Food,staffs are fantastic specially Tobias
Nothing was too much trouble, the food was delicious and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere.
Tobias was amazing when serving my friends and I, he gave service with a smile and made the experience enjoyable.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hare & Kin
Brunch reservations are recommended, especially weekends. They accept reservations and will find space for walk-ins if they can, but don't count on it Saturday or Sunday morning. No online booking—ring or visit.
£10–20 per head. Covers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Alcohol available if you want it, but most people come for coffee and food.
Yes. Dogs are welcome indoors and on the outdoor terrace (spring and autumn). Reviewers have brought them multiple times without issue.
Yes. Halal options prepared separately by a Muslim chef (reviewers specifically praised the transparency and care here). Vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. Kids' breakfast adapted for dietary requests on the spot.
Street parking only on Wilmslow Road—paid and usually difficult to find a space. Budget time for that.
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