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Feature<\/p>\n

The 13 best bakeries in Greater Manchester, for bread, pastries, cakes and more<\/p>\n


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Greater Manchester has one of the best food scenes on the planet, and when it comes to bakeries, our corner of the UK really shines. <\/strong><\/p>\n

From traditional British bakeries selling old-school northern favourites, to artisans who have put Manchester on the global map, we\u2019re not short of options here. <\/p>\n

There are tiny little award-winners, family-run favourites, viral sensations, and plenty more besides. <\/p>\n

We came up with a list of 10\u2026 then kept remembering more places, so you can have a baker\u2019s dozen of 13 great bakeries instead. Here we go!<\/p>\n

Pollen, Ancoats and Kampus<\/p>\n

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Pollen is perhaps the name on this list that just about everyone in the nation will have heard of. <\/p>\n

The brilliant, artisan bakery started life in a railway arch behind Manchester Piccadilly and quickly had queues down the street for its towering, flaky cruffins.<\/p>\n

Since then, it\u2019s opened its own waterside cafe and bakery in Ancoats, as well as a gorgeous modern space in the leafy Kampus, and is widely accepted to be one of the best bakeries in the North \u2013 if not the entire country.<\/p>\n

Order a cruffin, and take a loaf of sourdough home with you for later. <\/p>\n

Long Boi\u2019s Bakehouse, Levenshulme<\/p>\n

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Long Boi\u2019s Bakehouse is a neighbourhood, women-owned bakery, which was recently named in the Good Food Guide\u2019s list of Britain\u2019s Best Bakeries (alongside Pollen for Greater Manchester). <\/p>\n

The colourful bakery operates from a former off-license in a residential corner of Levenshulme, first finding fame with its homemade Pop Tarts, but it\u2019s done A LOT of amazing baking since then.<\/p>\n

Fans will travel great distances for their savoury pain au pickle (pictured above), as well as fluffy Lamington cakes and other sweet pastries. <\/p>\n

Half Dozen Other, Red Bank and Oxford Road<\/p>\n

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From its all-pink warehouse in Red Bank, Half Dozen Other is one of the Manchester bakeries that everyone is talking about. <\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got a few options to visit, either popping in to pick up a treat from the main bakery, or visiting their cafe on Oxford Road (or indeed, grabbing a croissant from Pot Kettle Black).<\/p>\n

Head baker Mark is a fountain of baking knowledge and inspiration, somehow coming up with brand-new creations every single week. <\/p>\n

From Halloween specials in the shape of brains and fingers, to ever-changing flavour variations on pain suisse and pain au chocolat, there\u2019s a reason people have made this a staple in their weekend plans. <\/p>\n

La Chouquette, Didsbury<\/p>\n

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La Chouquette is widely accepted to be one of Greater Manchester\u2019s top bakeries, famed for its traditional French pastries, desserts and cakes.<\/p>\n

The queues out the door every weekend speak for themselves \u2013 these are almond croissants worth travelling for.<\/p>\n

Founded by Mairead Deignan and Florent Verove, La Chouquette has grown in size and gone on to open a second site,\u00a0Piqniq<\/a><\/strong>, serving sandwiches on proper baguettes.<\/p>\n

Hive Bakehouse, Westhoughton<\/p>\n

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Pistachio cruffins, fresh focaccia, and sticky toffee Danishes \u2013 have we caught your attention yet?<\/p>\n

What started as a lockdown hobby in the owner\u2019s garden has flourished into a beautiful cafe set inside an old stables, and we definitely recommend giving Hive Bakehouse a visit.<\/p>\n

Whether you want to visit their cafe to try their delicious bakes, or you\u2019re a business looking for bread suppliers, Hive Bakehouse has got it all \u2013 and by visiting them, you\u2019re also supporting a lovely family-run business, too.<\/p>\n

The Flat Baker, Ancoats<\/p>\n

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If you haven\u2019t seen The Flat Baker on social media, you must not be on social media at all, because this place is an online sensation. <\/p>\n

And the bakes really live up to the hype, too. Owned by Debs and Matt, who started the business out of their flat in lockdown, they\u2019ve gone from a tiny hatch in Ancoats to their own sunny cafe just next door. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s a counter packed with their phenomenal Brazilian and French bakes, including traditional brigadeiros, their famed pistachio range, and delicate savoury pastries. There\u2019s not a bad order to be had, truthfully.<\/p>\n

Companio, Ancoats and Northern Quarter<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s something about Companio that feels more honest-to-goodness than most of the other bakeries in Greater Manchester \u2013 maybe it\u2019s the way you can see the bakers pummelling dough just behind the counter.<\/p>\n

Now with two sites in the city centre, there\u2019s even more chance to pick up giant sourdough loaves, freshly-made Danishes, or maritozzi bursting at the seams with cream.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something VERY satisfying about sitting eating a freshly-baked pastry while you watch a baker roll out the next batch right in front of you.<\/p>\n

Sticky Fingers, Stockport<\/p>\n

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Polish bakehouse Sticky Fingers now has a new (second) home, which means even more chance of grabbing one of their insane bakes.<\/p>\n

Run by partners Adrian and Klaudyna, the new Underbank cafe is serving up all of their usual best-sellers, alongside proper good coffee to pair with it. <\/p>\n

The new spot is stacked with all their cult classics \u2013 think blackcurrant Bakewell brioche, rich banoffee danishes, and cherry-topped pastries. It\u2019s no wonder they sell out the minute stuff hits the trays.<\/p>\n

MOST, Altrincham<\/p>\n

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This family-run bakery was set up by teacher-turned-baker Matt Townley, whose bread delivery business went pretty busy during lockdown (look, not all of us got into baking our own sourdough). <\/p>\n

They\u2019ve always got loads of specials worth popping in for, whether it\u2019s a tear-and-share brioche heart for Valentine\u2019s Day, or a supersized Easter hot cross bun loaf. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a real class act, and you can see the talented team of bakers at work inside the cafe too. <\/p>\n

Lottie\u2019s Bakehouse, Chinatown<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a fabulous Chinese bakery right in the heart of Chinatown, serving up traditional Chinese treats and Japanese fusion baked goods.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s everything from pandon coconut buns and maple syrup toast, to seaweed rolls, pineapple buns, coffee rotis, and LOADS more. <\/p>\n

You can even customise your own cakes, as well as enjoy matcha, coffee, and traditional Chinese drinks on the side too. Don\u2019t miss their bow-shaped croissants. <\/p>\n

Loafi, Ramsbottom<\/p>\n

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Forget your fancy-pants artisan bakes or viennoiseries \u2013 this bakery up in Ramsbottom is all about old-fashioned and traditional northern bakes. And it\u2019s absolutely brilliant.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a sticky-bottomed Eccles cake, a corned beef sandwich on a soft milk roll, or a primary school reminiscent cornflake tart, Loafi<\/a><\/strong> is really celebrating the North West in all its eras.<\/p>\n

And then the star of the show \u2013 their custard tart. These fly off the counter within minutes of landing, but we\u2019ll go to great lengths to get our hands on that Manchester Tart again in this lifetime.<\/p>\n

Mayya, Salford<\/p>\n

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Hidden on an industrial estate in Salford, Mayya is dishing out some of the best baked goods around \u2013 and yes, that includes cinnamon rolls so good they might ruin all others for you.<\/p>\n

What started as a homegrown hobby has flourished into a cosy spot for proper Turkish comfort food, from freshly made g\u00f6zleme (or gozzies for short) to bigger dishes if you fancy sitting in.<\/p>\n

Grab yourself a fresh juice or one of their silky coffees to sip on and you\u2019ve got the ultimate little treat.<\/p>\n

All Things Nice, Marple and Macclesfield<\/p>\n

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As with all good neighbourhood venues, All Things Nice wears a few different hats. <\/p>\n

By day, it\u2019s a cafe and bakery where you can tuck in to fresh pasties, homemade bagels, and brunch dishes perched atop their in-house loaves; by night, it\u2019s all about homemade sourdough pizzas, great wine, and premium meats from local butchers. <\/p>\n

Their bakes and cakes are absolutely beautiful \u2013 they really do hit the nail on the head with everything they pop on the menu. <\/p>\n

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Featured image: The Manc Group<\/p>\n