Russian co - working and communal space provider Ziferblat is expanding in Manchester . Having opened its first branch in the city 's Northern Quarter in 2014 , a second was opened at MediaCity a little more than a year ago and a third branch is now planned for 2019 in St Peter 's Square . It’s become so popular he’s been asked to judge UTC MediaCityUK school’s bake-off competition, making him Ziferblat Ziferblat charges 8 pence ( 11¢ ) per minute , providing users with unlimited soft and hot drinks , snacks , board games , newspapers , Wi - Fi and work space . Customers attribute the service 's success to the " take your time " approach that coffee shops lack , along with a homely environment . Guests range from remote workers to friends meeting up .
Russian co - working and communal space provider Ziferblat is expanding in Manchester . Having opened its first branch in the city 's Northern Quarter in 2014 , a second was opened at MediaCity a little more than a year ago and a third branch is now planned for 2019 in St Peter 's Square . Ziferblat charges 8 pence ( 11¢ ) per minute , providing users with unlimited soft and hot drinks , snacks , board games , newspapers , Wi - Fi and work space . Customers attribute the service 's success to the " take your time " approach that coffee shops lack , along with a homely environment . Guests range from remote workers to friends meeting up .