The original Roman settlers of Manchester were well aware of the importance of bread, panem et circenses and all, and this appreciation of the baked things in life has persisted here through the millennia. Today, Manchester is home to some of the best bakeries in the entire country, bringing home the bread with patiently fermented sourdough, meticulously laminated pastries, indulgent cakes, and more. Our guide to the best bakeries in Manchester highlights the artisan bakers making a difference. Read on to discover where to get the best baked goods in Manchester!
The best bakeries in Manchester
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The best bakeries in Manchester
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1Pollen Bakery Among the most popular bakeries in the UK
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2Half Dozen Other Artisanal bakehouse in Manchester
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3Lovingly Artisan Best Artisan Bakery two years in a row
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4Hey Little Cupcake! Manchester's favourite cupcakery
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5Siop Shop Cult doughnuts and other baked goods
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6GAIL's Fast-growing bakery chain heads north
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7Gooey Indulgent cookies and other treats
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8Yellowhammer More than just a bakery
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9Companio Bakery Friendly Real Bread bakery
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10Alex's Bakery Sweet tooth central
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11Sanam Sweethouse & Bakery Beloved Lebanese bakery in Manchester
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12Loaf MCR Baked goods made with loaf
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13Procaffeinated Fresh bread and fresh coffee
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14La Chouquette Award-winning French bakery in Manchester
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The best bakeries in Manchester
Among the most popular bakeries in the UK
Pollen Bakery's spacious locations are ideal for grabbing fresh bakes or enjoying a bite to eat. Going by its social media presence, this is one of the most popular bakeries in the country, and it's easy to see why once you've laid eyes on their appealing assortment of baked goods, ranging from freshly-baked pastries and sourdough breads to convenient seasonal brunch options.
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Cotton Field Wharf Marina, 8 New Union Street 42 Aytoun St, Manchester City CentrePollen Bakery Ancoats
Cotton Field Wharf Marina, 8 New Union StreetPollen Bakery Kampus
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pollenbakery.comPollen Bakery Ancoats
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Pollen Bakery Kampus Pollen Bakery Ancoats
Artisanal bakehouse in Manchester
Half Dozen Other, the bakery arm of Manchester's beloved Pot Kettle Black cafés, specialises in artisanal baked goods with a modern twist, including croissants, Danishes, and cookies with unique flavour combinations. Beyond serving as a wholesale supplier to venues across Greater Manchester, Half Dozen Other opens its doors to the public on weekends, offering seasonal specials and beverages on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out.
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17 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill
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Best Artisan Bakery two years in a row
Lovingly Artisan, a quaint sourdough bakery, was founded by experienced baker and sourdough pioneer Aidan Monks in the Lake District. The bakery utilises a slow, 48-hour fermentation process and heritage grains to produce organic, award-winning breads. With a branch in Altrincham, customers can purchase a variety of sourdough breads directly, although home delivery across mainland UK is also offered. In 2024, British Baker declared Lovingly Artisan Britain's best artisan bakery for the second year in a row.
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Central Way, Altrincham
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Lovingly Artisan Altrincham
0153-975 19 35 - Read more on Thatsup
Manchester's favourite cupcakery
Hey Little Cupcake! in Manchester City Centre is a celebrated independent cupcake bakery known for baking all its treats fresh on-site. In addition to its Spinningfields café, it offers a delivery service. The bakery features a variety of seasonal cupcakes and custom celebration cakes. Visitors can also enjoy a themed afternoon tea or participate in a cupcake decorating class at the café, which also hosts children's parties.
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2 Hardman Street, Spinningfields Square, 2 Hardman St, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields
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Hey Little Cupcake!
016-183 202 60 - Read more on Thatsup
Cult doughnuts and other baked goods
Siop Shop on Tib Street is a must-visit for anyone with a passion for baked goods. This Manchester bakery has garnered a loyal fan base thanks to its inventive doughnut flavours, though it also offers timeless favourites like jam and custard. Alongside these sweet treats, you can enjoy freshly baked buns, savoury snacks, and coffee. Those who appreciate good branding will also enjoy Siop Shop's social media presence.
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53 Tib St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Fast-growing bakery chain heads north
Gail's Bakery, originally from London, is steadfastly expanding its presence in Manchester and nearby areas. Renowned for baking its own bread, pastries, and cakes with high-quality ingredients sourced from small suppliers, this popular bakery chain features bright interiors. Each location displays a selection of delightful sweet and savoury treats at the front counters, available every day.
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16 King St, Manchester City Centre 5-7 Shaw's Rd 46 Water Ln 760 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury 16 School RdGAIL's Bakery King Street
16 King St, Manchester City CentreGAIL's Bakery Altrincham
5-7 Shaw's RdGAIL's Bakery Wilmslow
46 Water LnGAIL's Bakery Didsbury
760 Wilmslow Rd, DidsburyGAIL's Bakery Manchester Sale
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GAIL's Bakery King Street
gailsbread.co.uk/bakeries/king-streetGAIL's Bakery Altrincham
gailsbread.co.uk/bakeries/altrinchamGAIL's Bakery Wilmslow
gailsbread.co.uk/bakeries/wilmslowGAIL's Bakery Didsbury
gailsbread.co.uk/bakeries/didsburyGAIL's Bakery Manchester Sale
gails.com/pages/manchester-saleGAIL's Bakery King Street
016-134 887 84GAIL's Bakery Altrincham
016-134 872 01GAIL's Bakery Wilmslow
016-255 335 37GAIL's Bakery Didsbury
016-134 887 83GAIL's Bakery Manchester Sale
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GAIL's Bakery King Street GAIL's Bakery Altrincham GAIL's Bakery Wilmslow GAIL's Bakery Didsbury GAIL's Bakery Manchester Sale
Indulgent cookies and other treats
Gooey Bakery + Café is a favourite haunt in Manchester for those with a penchant for desserts and artisanal coffee, offering a casual setting to indulge in both. The café's stylish décor and inviting ambiance create an ideal backdrop for enjoying a variety of scrumptious sweets, from decadent brownies to airy pastries. In addition to the main bakery in the Northern Quarter, you can get Gooey cookies from their Ducie Street kiosk.
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103 High St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester City CentreGooey Bakery + Café
103 High St, Manchester City Centre/Northern QuarterGooey Kiosk
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thegooey.coGooey Kiosk
thegooey.coGooey Bakery + Café
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More than just a bakery
Yellowhammer, a project by renowned chef Sam Buckley, is a spin-off of his acclaimed Stockport restaurant, Where The Light Gets In. Unlike its parent, Yellowhammer primarily functions as a bakery, providing an assortment of freshly-baked breads and pastries throughout the day. The venue, featuring distressed-brick interiors, also serves as a pottery studio and transitions into a lively space offering small plates in the evenings.
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15 Lower Hillgate, Stockport
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Friendly Real Bread bakery
First opened in 2015, Companio Bakery is a charming artisan bakery in Manchester. Adhering to the Real Bread ethos, which advocates for bread made without processing aids or artificial additives, Companio Bakery provides a variety of freshly baked sourdough breads, pastries, and viennoiserie. The range at this bakery includes seasonal treats like stollen and mince pies, along with brioches, flapjacks, and more.
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35 Radium St, Ancoats, Ancoats Warwick St, Manchester City Centre/Northern QuarterCompanio Bakery Ancoats
35 Radium St, Ancoats, AncoatsCompanio Bakery Northern Quarter
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companiobakery.co.ukCompanio Bakery Northern Quarter
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Companio Bakery Ancoats Companio Bakery Northern Quarter
Sweet tooth central
Alex's Bakery is a prime spot for any Mancunian craving sugar. Situated on Deansgate, the bakery serves a delightful assortment of sweet delights daily, including rich brownies, playful cupcakes, celebration cakes, and more. They also offer corporate catering. Additionally, you can visit the bakery for afternoon tea, with options for a traditional menu or a Brazilian-inspired selection.
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225 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre
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Alex's Bakery
08-009 750 280 - Read more on Thatsup
Beloved Lebanese bakery in Manchester
Sanam Sweethouse & Bakery, part of the same group that operates the iconic restaurants of the same name, specialises in Pakistani and Indian desserts. The Lebanese bakery offers a wide selection of treats, such as cakes, biscuits, and savoury snacks, at multiple locations across the city. All the delicious offerings are prominently displayed at the counter.
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53 Featherstall Rd N 3 St. Margaret's Buildings, Bury Old RoadSanam Sweethouse & Bakery Oldham
53 Featherstall Rd NSanam Sweethouse & Bakery Cheetham Hill
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Sanam Sweethouse & Bakery Oldham
sanamsweets.comSanam Sweethouse & Bakery Cheetham Hill
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Sanam Sweethouse & Bakery Oldham Sanam Sweethouse & Bakery Cheetham Hill
Baked goods made with loaf
The Loaf MCR bakeries specialise in loaf cakes, taking the baking classic and updating it with moreish toppings such as Oreos or a Jammy Dodger variant. Their mini loaves make for a nice and filling treat, and larger celebration loaves are also available. Plus, between the trendy pink café setting and the eye-catching baked goods, Loaf MCR is also sure to go down a treat on your social media profiles.
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Affinity Riverview, 29 New Bailey St, Salford, Manchester City Centre/Salford 83 Oxford St, Manchester City CentreLoaf MCR New Bailey Street
Affinity Riverview, 29 New Bailey St, Salford, Manchester City Centre/SalfordLoaf MCR Oxford Street
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loafmcr.comLoaf MCR New Bailey Street
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Fresh bread and fresh coffee
Located in Salford, Procaffeinated is a friendly local bakery-café. True to its name, the sit-down bakery specialises in artisanal coffee, making it an ideal place for coffee enthusiasts. However, their offerings extend beyond just coffee. Procaffeinated bakes its signature sourdough bread and pastries every day offers a diverse brunch and lunch menu and serves natural wines, craft beers, and cocktails alongside its hot beverages.
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Atelier Homes, 263 Chapel St, Salford, Salford
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Award-winning French bakery in Manchester
Award-winning boulangerie La Chouquette brings a slice of Paris to Didsbury. As dedicated followers of French baking traditions, they prepare their sourdough bread and pastries daily, offering everything from quick savoury bites such as ham and cheese croissants, posh sausage rolls, and quiches to grand celebration cakes, viennoiseries, and more. Their selection varies frequently, but the queue out the door remains a constant.
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812a Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Didsbury
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La Chouquette Didsbury
016-144 870 30 - Read more on Thatsup
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