What is Federal Cafe?
Federal is inspired by the cafe culture in Australia. Places that feel relaxed, busy, and full of life. We focus on the basics. Great coffee. Fresh food. An independently owned cafe established in 2014, Federal has become an institution in Manchester, now with 4 sites in the Northern Quarter, Oxford Road, Deansgate and a coffee cart at Altrincham Market!Federal started in Manchester in 2014 after a trip to Melbourne. I remember walking into cafes there and thinking this just feels right. Great coffee, fresh food, and service that actually makes you feel welcome. We wanted to bring that same feeling back to Manchester.Founded in 2014 by Claudio Ribeiro, the Company offers high-quality food in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. It operates three sites in Manchester and one site, that opened in December 2025 with the creation of 15 jobs, in Leeds.