City Centre Manchester - food recommendations

[MancunianMum]

Evening

I live in Manchester but not in the city centre anymore, unfortunately.
Looking for any family-friendly recommendations for a meal in the city centre on a Friday evening around 8? Would Vappianos still be okay around that time?

Also any brunch/breakfast recommends for a couple of 20 somethings.

Finally, any recommendations for a family friendly early evening Saturday.

Last but not least, any recommendations for the same couple on a Monday lunch including buffets.

Any insider info/personal recommends would be mighty appreciated. Thank you in advance x

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Brunch we go for Ezra and Gil either Northern Quarter or off St Peter's Square, or Another Heart to Feed also NQ. I have less experience of family friendly restaurants as mine is now older.