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Bisous Bisous Chorlton
Suburban branch of the renowned patisserie and Viennoiserie with a big reputation for macarons
Sticky Fingers
Polish bakery turned all-day café, serving immaculate pastries, proper coffee and the kind of hospitality that keeps queues forming.
Bisous Bisous Didsbury
Viennoiserie, macaron and cake emporium in one of South Manchester’s most sought-after villages.
Companio Northern Quarter
Elevated, contemporary bakery renowned for exceptional breads and Italian baked treats
Half Dozen Other
Luxury over-the-counter bakery from the team behind Pot Kettle Black, known for high quality ingredients, croissants and cakes
State Fayre
Manchester’s oldest kosher bakery, making arguably the city’s best bagels and stacks of other breads, snacks and treats
Lottie’s Bakehouse
Modern Chinatown bakehouse mixing soft, traditional buns with creative pastries influenced by Japanese and Southeast Asian flavours.
Little Blonde Bakes
Family run bakery specialising in classic sweet treats revitalised, renewed, re-energised and elevated
The Flat Baker
La Chouquette Didsbury
Artisan bakery producing high-quality fresh bread, pastries and gâteaux
Buzzy Bee
A fresh take on the modern bakehouse – calm interiors, creative treats and coffee with a cult following.
Levenshulme Bakery
Locals believe this is Manchester’s best shawarma kebab shop, and we’re not about to argue
Conni’s
An all-in Italian bakery and pizzeria doing proper pizza, pastries and panuzzo sandwiches the way they’re meant to be.
Pollen Bakery
Baking institution serving the city and its finest eateries, known for exceptional breads, pastries, and a dine-in menu
Yellowhammer
Bakery, deli, pottery studio and restaurant with weekly menu and wine list from Where The Light Gets In’s sommelier
Gooey Circle Square
Neighbourhood bakery and cafe specialising in signature cookies, doughnuts and French toast
Bisous Bisous
Patisserie and Viennoiserie renowned for its beautiful cakes and handmade macarons
Long Boi’s Bakehouse
DGHNT
Artisan brioche doughnuts with flavours including cocopops custard, tiramisu and Malaysian pandan
Loafi
A modern bakehouse reviving Lancashire classics with soulful breads, nostalgic pastries and sell-out custard tarts.
Half Dozen Other Circle Square
Luxury bakery from the team behind Pot Kettle Black specialising in croissants, cakes and breads
The Flat Baker Cafe
Cafe and Brunch spot from much-loved Ancoats bakers
Gail’s Bakery King Street
Traditional artisan baking offering fresh bread, pastries, and specialty coffee.
Buzzy Bee Wilmslow
Sweet-toothed heaven built on brookies, brownies and the kind of handmade bakes that keep people coming back.
La Choquette
Paris-inspired boulangerie and pâtisserie in the heart of South Manchester’s most sought-after suburb
Old Trafford Bakery
Authentic Caribbean bakery close to Manchester United’s stadium, specialising in Jamaican patties, cakes and breads
Bella’s Bakes
Mother and daughter bakers extraordinaire who turned a family passion into a beloved, award-winning cake business.
Gooey Cafe
Holy Grain
Sandwiches, sourdough, sweet treats and more at this independent bakery with online ordering available.
Gooey Kiosk at Ducie Street Warehouse
A dessert lover’s dream hidden in one of Manchester’s best all-day hangout spots.
Lovingly Artisan
Creative sourdough bakery formed by award-winning baker Aidan Monks
Pollen Bakery Kampus
Beloved bakery responsible for some of Manchester’s most renowned breads, pastries, cakes and brunch dishes
Companio Bakery
Get Baked
Home of the legendary 24-layer Bruce cake, and a slew of other sensational sweet treats
Three Bakers
Prestwich eatery offering tasty Kosher food served in a friendly atmosphere
The Old Fire Station
Barista coffee house, brewery, bakery and bar situated within the University of Salford, popular with students and non-academics alike
MOST Bakery
Inimitable bakery specialising in truly jaw-dropping delights, situated in the heart of a Manchester town well-known for foodie gems