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10 bakery places in Manchester we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Manchester | Bakery across every city.
Manchester's bakery scene has clustered tightly around Ancoats, where the old mill district now turns out sourdough and pastry rather than cotton. Pollen Bakery and Companio Bakery anchor that corner, while Siop Shop brings doughnuts and a Welsh accent to the Northern Quarter and Long Boi's Bakehouse holds the line out in Levenshulme. Lily Vanilli's counter inside Mackie Mayor folds the city's bake culture into its busiest food hall.
Pollen Bakery ★ 4.7
ancoats · Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union Street, Manchester M4 6FQ
Sunday Times-listed Manchester bakery by Ancoats Marina, baking sourdough loaves and laminated pastries. The cinnamon morning bun is the menu's calling card.
Companio Bakery ★ 4.6
ancoats · 35 Radium Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AD
Ancoats bakery in Manchester run by Baneta Yelda and Neil Large; cardamom buns and pizza doughs filled with cheese. Open wed-sat 08:00-14:00.
Long Boi's Bakehouse ★ 4.5
levenshulme · 40 Forest Range, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2HP
Old corner-shop bakehouse on a leafy Forest Range corner in Levenshulme, founded by an ex-Pollen baker. At 40 Forest Range. Booking recommended.
Siop Shop ★ 4.4
northern-quarter · 53 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1LS
Welsh-influenced bakery cafe on Tib Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Pic-niq sausage rolls, bara brith, brunch plates and excellent espresso daily.
Lily Vanilli at Mackie Mayor ★ 4.3
northern-quarter · 1 Eagle Street, Manchester M4 5BU
Pastry counter inside Manchester's Mackie Mayor food hall. Daily-changing tarts, slices and seasonal sweets, the lemon tart is the regulars' first order.
Siop Shop ★ 4.1
northern-quarter · 53 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1LS
Welsh-influenced bakery cafe in Manchester's Northern Quarter on Tib Street. Pic-niq sausage rolls, bara brith, brunch plates and excellent espresso daily.
Pollen Bakery Cinnamon Bun ★ 4.7
ancoats · Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union Street, Manchester M4 6FQ
Sunday Times-listed Ancoats bakery by Manchester's New Islington marina. Sourdough loaves, croissants, the cinnamon morning bun is the city's hidden bake.
Companio Bakery ★ 4.5
ancoats · 35 Radium Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AD
Manchester Ancoats bakery run by Baneta Yelda and Neil Large. Cardamom buns and cheese-filled doughs; locals queue outside before opening hour.
Long Boi's Bakehouse ★ 4.5
levenshulme · 40 Forest Range, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2HP
Levenshulme corner-shop bakehouse on Forest Range from an ex-Pollen baker. Cardamom buns, sourdough toasties, savoury bakes, almost everything under a tenner.
Siop Shop ★ 4.2
northern-quarter · 53 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1LS
Tib Street Welsh-influenced bakery cafe in Manchester. Pic-niq sausage rolls around five pounds, brunch plates under nine; tiny room, walk-in seating only.
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