The big wooden doors are kept shut, so you could think they are closed, but what a surprise when you walk in! You encounter a very colourful interior. It is both shop and quirky cafe, where everything can either be described as eclectic or alternatively as a bit of mush mash. I think it might be more of the latter, especially as I ended sitting in a chair in the shape on a hand, which had its fingers digging into my back! But I am sure I could just as easily have ended in a comfy seat!

The menu was more substantial and extensive than the other cafes we had visited. And they had a very appetising specials board.  The other thing that had tickled my fancy, was their baked sweet potatoes with the most interesting fillings. What a pity that we’d filled up on cake and a sandwich before, because I would love to have tried their soups, stews etc – they looked so good in the bowls of neighbouring tables. We ended up with hummus, olives and a rocket salad, which made a delightful snack, accompanied by freshly squeezed orange juice.

The really weird thing was, the floor, and therefore the table, was vibrating quite a lot – as if a tumble dryer was on next door. It was quite disconcerting at times.  Combine that with an extraordinary selection of DVDs and its eccentric decor, and it could put off a few sensitive souls.

Would I come back? For the food, absolutely yes. For coffee and chilling out, probably not unless it was just to grab a quick cup.

If you fancy a visit to see it for yourself, you’ll find it here: 

Oklahoma – 14 to 16 High Street, Northern Quarter

Tel:  0161 834 1136