Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Borough Arcade

"Not only do they bake an exceedingly fine loaf but you’ll be hard pressed to find a better cup of the sweet golden nectar in Sheffield. After the move to the new shiny venue, Martha (Owner) called in the services of a long term friend and coffee aficionado Sam Binstead (owner of Upshot Espresso) to impart his years of skill and knowledge on the Forge team. This pairing was never going to disappoint!"

"Founded in 2012, Forge Bakehouse opened its doors as a micro-bakery. You might think, why is a bakery featured in a list of restaurants?. Well, the incredible flavours of the bread won the hearts and minds of Sheffield, and the bakehouse has expanded to offer breakfast, brunch and on occasion, late night suppers."

"Pot Kettle Black, Unit 14, Barton Arcade Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 2BW - Visit now. Tucked away beneath the beautiful glass roof of Burton’s Arcade is specialist coffee shop Pot Kettle Black – vigilant against over roasting, this place presents its brews in trademark red mugs, served with a glass of water and a Viennese wafer. It’s spacious, cosy, and that little bit off the beaten track."

"Deansgate’s Barton Arcade plays host to Pot Kettle Black – a glass fronted coffee haven that has Mancunians flocking from all over the city. I’m yet to see PKB empty, which is testament to their consistently high standards and some of the best coffee in the City. Also a sanctuary for freelancers I’m not the first to have spent an entire day in PKB, keeping fuelled by their beverages and snacks and I’m positive that I won’t be the last."

"Pot Kettle Black has created a special menu especially for Pancake Day. Simply pop by their hatch on Tuesday to grab breakfast, brunch or lunch pancakes from 10am to 3pm. There’ll be pancakes topped with streaky bacon, fried egg and maple syrup; raspberry coulis and white chocolate mascarpone; and honeycomb, milk chocolate and butterscotch sauce."

"Set in a charming courtyard at the Neepsend side of Kelham Island, the Depot has become much more than just a bakery – it also serves coffee roasted by the same company responsible for the beans at Tamper, and delicious pies."

"Launched in 2019, Sarah's Yard is a fairly new name to the Urmston area but has gained a quick reputation for its selection of artisan and specialist foods. The shop and cafe bar sells everything from tapas to continental meats, savoury biscuits and bottled beer. Whether you want to book a table or pop in for a few bits and bobs, they’ve got you sorted."

"Lupo Caffè Italiano, located at the Boat Shed, Exchange Quay, serves award-winning Italian coffee. Italian-flavours continue to run through its daily-changing menu which has previous included crostatina with nutella, stuffed peppers and pistachio, and white chocolate muffins. The cafe also makes Italian birthday cakes with custom designs."

"Tucked away in a small courtyard, Steam Yard feels like an off-the-beaten-path gem, though it's a regular haunt with local coffee connoisseurs and foodies. Whether you want a coffee and donut on the fly or fancy hunkering down over a lovely Brunch for a couple of hours, Steam Yard offers it all. The pretty courtyard area is often filled with punters and their canine pals and is the perfect spot for people-watching."

"Aside from making some seriously delicious coffee in their comfy surroundings with a weekly guest blend from the UK's best roasters, Steam Yard also offer some excellent food too. Their lunch menu features salt beef bagels, pastrami sandwiches and a gooey three cheese toastie with chutney but their donuts (provided by Depot Bakery) and fronuts (ice-cream filled donuts) are some of the best in the city."

"Veggie & Vegan Friendly – If you’re vegan, a lover of coffee and crave a peanut butter brownie then look no further than the Steam Yard. Eating cake just somehow got better!. Plus the brownies have nuts in, so surely that’s one of your five a day, right??"

"Footage think that brunch is the most important meal of the day, and based on that logic, they’ve made their bottomless brunch available every single day of the week!. That’s ninety minutes of bottomless prosecco, beer and G&Ts, coupled with one of their yummy brunch dishes, for a mere £20pp. Wallet-friendly as well as fun, that’s what we like to see!"

"The Chequers offers innovative cuisine and currently holds 2 AA Rosettes for the standard of food. We are fortunate to have some fantastic food and drink suppliers right on our doorstep which we actively promote and use. Our main Rosette Menu demonstrates the cooking ability our kitchen team have, with innovative and precise cooking."

"An unassuming country pub with a roaring fire and tranquil beer garden, you may be surprised to hear this place holds two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, making this the go-to destination for foodies. Unpretentious and relaxed, impress your guests by booking a celebration lunch or big family dinner at this charming gastropub."

"Soup Kitchen, 31-33 Spear Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Manchester, M1 1DF - Visit now. Though the bar has been around for a while, and during the day Soup Kitchen is a decent place to go to for a Northern Quarter, communal-style lunch, the recent redevelopment of Soup Kitchen’s basement space has monopolised the city’s truly great music and club gigs of late. As a room, it’s a little bit dingy, but it more than comes to life when there are 150 people stuffed inside, all clamouring for a view of the latest hype band – though venue owners please note: the grim, unisex toilets go a fair way in dulling any musical enjoyment."

"OKitchen Bar & Restaurant is situated in Didsbury Village in South Manchester, providing Korean and Japanese cuisine alongside a cocktail bar that offers a wide variety of drinks for brunch and dinner. They are open from Monday through Sunday."

"Shoryu Ramen Manchester is a ramen bar originally established in London and has branched out to serve the community of Manchester. Reputed for the best tasting ramen that are made using a traditional process, they guarantee to bring out the authentic taste and savoury flavour that will whet your appetite and will keep you coming back for more. They have tonkatsu ramen, vegetarian ramen and special ramen made from chicken and kimchi seafood."

"Known all across the country for their authentic tonkotsu offering, Shoryu Ramen is bringing a taste of Japan to Manchester. As well as the signature chicken yakisoba, you'll find dishes for pescetarians, vegetarians and vegans alike. Better for hot dishes, this spot has a few platefuls of sushi, including salmon sashimi and wakame seaweed salad."

"A great locations for the fast casual diners, Shoryu Ramen is a destination that does exactly what it says on the tin: really good ramen. Join them for the very best in Asian broths and noodles in town as you settle in for the perfect, laid-back experience at their city centre restaurant."