CoffeeB

stretford has a coffee scene that rewards the curious. it's a part of greater manchester that doesn't always make the shortlists, which means the good spots stay good instead of getting swallowed by hype. coffeeb sits a short distance away in hale, on crown passages in altrincham, and it's the kind of independent that people in the area seem to return to without making a big announcement about it. you don't need a reason beyond wanting something carefully made. the standing this place has built with its regulars points to consistency over flash, which in specialty coffee is the harder thing to maintain. if you're heading there, go for the filter when it's on.