Russells is at 51 to 53 Yorkshire Street, OL16 1BT. It is a long-standing cafe and is generally a daytime stop. San Remo is at 27 Drake Street, OL16 1RX, and is another independent cafe used for breakfast and coffee. Coffee House at Rochdale Riverside is inside the newer centre, which is useful if you are already at the interchange.
This is not a taste test. Coffee quality is your own call, and Sunday hours in particular are worth checking. There are more cafes in the Exchange and out in Bamford and Milnrow.
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