The only thing better than the smell of freshly baked bread is the smell of freshly ground coffee; here we’ve gathered together five of the best bakeries in Manchester and Greater Manchester that bring you both. These are our go-to spots for a cortado and a croissant (usually with a bag of pain au chocolate to go).
Not seen your favourite? Search for more bakeries on Confidential Guides.
-
AncoatsMore detailsCompanio Bakery
Companio is a small artisan bakery in Ancoats selling a range of sourdough breads, pastries, Viennoiserie and savouries. The almond croissants are an absolute dream and the baguettes are some of the best you’ll find.
-
DidsburyMore detailsLa Chouquette
Since opening at the far reaches of Didsbury Village in 2020, French boulangerie and pâtisserie La Chouquette has picked up awards, extended into the premises next door, and regularly had queues snaking down the street.
-
AltrinchamMore detailsMOST Bakery
Selling beautiful artisanal breads, sandwiches, pastries and other sweet treats, family bakery MOST has become a popular spot since it opened on Cross Street in Altrincham 2022.
-
Manchester City CentreMore detailsPollen Bakery KAMPUS
Pollen Bakery began life in a Piccadilly archway before moving out to Ancoats Marina. This second Pollen, at garden neighbourhood Kampus, brings them back to Piccadilly – but this time with a 2,600 sq ft bakery, cafe, and an extended menu to match.
-
Stockport Town CentreMore detailsSticky Fingers
Polish bakery Sticky Fingers now has a permanent cafe and shop on Stockport’s Great Underbank, as well as its Market Hall stall. Go for the coffee and walnut pastries, the banoffee danish, the house BLT and loaves of proper sourdough.
