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<\/p>\nA review of Joe and The Juice in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2<\/p>\n
Liv is the Tourism Writer for the Manchester Evening News. She is an NCTJ-trained senior reporter who joined the team in 2021. She previously worked as a reporter for The Bolton News. <\/p>\n
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I had breakfast at the new Joe & The Juice at Manchester Airport(Image: Liv Clarke)<\/p>\n
After dropping off my bags and clearing security, one of my many airport departure rituals is grabbing a pre-flight drink, snack or meal.<\/a><\/p>\n I know some passengers relish an early-morning pre-departure pint, but I prefer to take a far more sensible approach, which is why shortly after 7am one Thursday morning I went in search of breakfast in Manchester Airport\u2019s<\/a> Terminal 2.<\/p>\n The airport is currently nearing the end of a \u00a31.3billion transformation programme which has seen Terminal 2 undergo an extensive renovation and expansion.<\/p>\n Many passengers will have already experienced the new-look terminal when the first section opened in 2021. Eventually when the rest of the terminal opens in the coming months it will become the so-called \u2018beating heart\u2019 of the airport, with 70 per cent of passengers using it.<\/p>\n Join our Manchester Food and Drink WhatsApp group HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In the past few months new shops and food and drink options have opened their doors to passengers, including the LEGO store, Pandora, Upper Crust, Starbucks and Joe & The Juice.<\/a><\/p>\n It was the latter I went in search of, keen to branch out from my usual airport favourite: Pret A Manger.<\/p>\n The food and drink spot is located in a new section of the departures lounge, around the corner from Boots and past the Apiary. It did take me a while to find out, having set off marching in the wrong direction past Archie\u2019s at first.<\/p>\n Eventually I found it and Joe & the Juice does have a nice corner location, overlooking Pandora and a duty free shop, as well as a seating area. Overall, it’s an excellent people watching spot.<\/p>\n The cafe is light and spacious with lots of seating options, whether you want to perch on a stool and watch people walking to their gate, or need a table to get some last-minute work done.<\/p>\n Compared to the other food outlets I walked past it felt very quiet in comparison, probably due to the fact it\u2019s still relatively new. It did mean it felt rather tranquil – an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the main departures lounge.<\/p>\n I\u2019d been to a Joe & The Juice once many years ago when I was abroad, so I didn’t really know what to expect. In terms of food, the menu did appear rather limited with a couple of breakfast options, sandwiches and cakes, although there were no pastries.<\/p>\n Of course as the name suggests, there\u2019s a lot of juice options, as well as the usual selection of hot drinks.<\/p>\n Keeping it simple I chose overnight oats which came to \u00a34.95, with added granola for an extra \u00a31.35, along with an Americano which cost \u00a33.55.<\/p>\n The oats were creamy with a satisfying texture, served with a blueberry compote which added a nice level of sweetness. A few fresh blueberries were scattered on top as a finishing touch, adding a burst of flavour.<\/p>\n The granola gave it a nice texture and was very flavoursome, with a hint of spice to it. I washed it all down with the coffee which I couldn\u2019t fault, giving me that much-needed caffeine hit after my early alarm.<\/p>\n Wanting something more, I decided to go back and order one of the famous juices. I spent a few minutes ogling the menu before settling on the Feel Good juice which contained a very healthy-sounding combination of carrot, turmeric, ginger lemon, apple, olive oil (a staple of all of their juices apparently) and ice.<\/p>\n Yet I gasped when I saw the price – \u00a39.20 – more than my coffee and oats combined if I\u2019d forgone the granola. I even remember when decent cocktails used to be cheaper than that.<\/p>\n The juice was freshly prepared so maybe that\u2019s behind some of the cost, and it was a rather hefty 16oz (around 454ml) cup.<\/p>\n I took a sip of the bright orange liquid and it was tasty: refreshing, not too sweet with a depth of flavour that reflects its extensive ingredient list. Yet the price of nearly \u00a310 still felt steep for a drink that didn\u2019t even offer the nutritional benefits of fruit pulp.<\/p>\n Still, everyone has their beverage of choice and I imagine the stall will be a hit with loyal Joe & The Juice customers and those who\u2019d rather start their holiday with a fresh juice than an airport pint. I would definitely return to try one of their sandwiches, but I\u2019d probably stick to a coffee.<\/p>\n![\"Joe](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760858426_120_0_Food-review-of-Joe-The-Juice-at-Manchester-Airport.jpg\")
The overnight oats came with blueberry compote and fresh berries, with granola an extra you can add on (Image: Liv Clarke)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760858429_371_0_Food-review-of-Joe-The-Juice-at-Manchester-Airport.jpg\")
The Feel Good juice, which costs \u00a39.20(Image: Liv Clarke)<\/p>\n![\"Joe](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_A-new-section-of-Manchester-Airports-Terminal-2-Depatures-Lounge-has-opened-to-the-public.jpg\")
Joe & The Juice has opened up in a new section of Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2(Image: Manchester Airport)<\/p>\n