Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Lower Whitley

"A coffee shop that has gone from strength to strength since its opening in 2014, Pot Kettle Black has two locations in Manchester – including Barton Arcade and Spinningfields. The coffee shop is inspired by our friends in Australia and New Zealand, taking pride in coffee culture and experimenting with only the best beans in the game. The chilled coffee shops bring a welcome summer vibe to the city, and if you’re stopping by, we highly recommend you try their bakes too."

"Pot Kettle Black, Unit 14, Barton Arcade Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 2BW - Visit now. Tucked away in Barton Arcade, a small but beautiful shopping centre between St Ann’s Square and Deansgate, is Pot Kettle Black. This cosy cafe serves up both excellent coffee and an inventive brunch menu (8am-3pm daily) – we particularly recommend the figs on toast, with whipped ricotta, fresh mint and infused honey."

"Located in the beautiful Barton Arcade, you can find one of my all-time favourite coffee spots: Pot Kettle Black. They have another shop in Spinningfield, but this one is my favourite. Probably because of the beautiful interior of both the cafe and the stylish Barton Arcade."

"Head to Bold Street’s East Avenue Bakehouse for an elegant start to your day. Serving freshly baked bread, deliciously garnished porridge and some of the best eggs Benedict in the city centre, you won’t be disappointed if you pop in. For something a little different from the bog-standard Full English, try their ‘The Ultimate’ – smoked bacon lardons, Bury black pudding, plum tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms served on a home-made hunk of bread with a poached egg and lashings of hollandaise sauce."

"Situated at the top of Liverpool’s thriving Bond Street, the East Avenue Bakehouse is perfect placed for shoppers, commuters and visitors to the city to enjoy. Offering freshly baked breads and the very best local produce, breakfasts here are hearty and healthy. Choose from Loch Fyne smoked salmon &eggs, English muffins with gammon, smoked bacon lardons with Bury black pudding or Local Old Rainford sausage and any way eggs."

"Tuck into some freshly baked bread and own-blend coffee at Bold Street’s East Avenue Bakehouse. With the morning loafs stacked neatly in the window and some delectable bakes and cakes ready to be devoured, this is the ultimate spot to enjoy a sweet treat and a hot drink mid-way through the morning. As far as coffee shops Liverpool go, this is a local favourite."

"Really a cake & pastry lovers paradise, Wake & Cate have an extensive coffee and loose leaf tea menu. They work with local roasters Addams & Russell and use fairtrade single estate Brazilian Ipanema beans. The cakes and gateaux contain no e-numbers, artificial sweeteners or preservatives and are all handcrafted in-house, using fresh, natural ingredients."

"Specialising in cakes, shakes and American candy, Treaty Pie is based in Old Swan delivering delicacies from 6pm until 11pm and midnight at weekends, with delicious desserts such as the freshly-baked, light & fluffy Banofee Waffle with a layer of banana smothered in salted caramel sauce, along with seriously good shakes – including an option to invent your own with your choice of two ingredients from a list of sweet-toothed temptation including Terry’s Chocolate Orange and Jammy Dodgers. Find Treaty Pie here. MORE - Here is a Scousers guide to Manchester"

"Why:The Alchemist found fame in the north through its winning combination of theatrical cocktails and Instagrammable interiors, but it’s not just late-night jars this spot is good for. Breakfast is a strong suit too, with everything from full breakfast fry ups to coconut yogurt and granola on the all-encompassing menu. For aesthetics the calming bright, light interiors make for a relaxing atmosphere and offer up picture-opportunities-a-plenty."

"With four establishments around the UK, The Alchemist is best known for its creative cocktails, while their superb breakfasts remain somewhat of a hidden surprise; a combination of typical English breakfasts, bacon butties and even American waffles. Perhaps more uniquely, there are even three brunch cocktails on offer. View this post on Instagram"

"The Alchemist in Spinningfields has made the decision to reopen for walk-ins only until 17th May, and you can find menus, opening times and more information via the website here."

"Look no further than Koop – one of the Bold Street restaurants re-imagining our favourite foods to great success. Self-identifying as ‘gastrojunk’, Koop upgrades fast food into a tantalizing taste experience, with reinvented fried chicken, burgers, hotdogs and shakes. Whether you’re craving peri peri on the bone or a Mexican burger topped with jalapenos, guacamole and chipotle mayo, this is your fast food dream on steroids."

"Located on the picturesque Albert Dock, Smugglers Cove is a treasure trove of brilliant food, drink and atmosphere. If you’re searching for a Sunday lunch Liverpool venue with a view, Smugglers Cove is perfect. Sit waterside and choose from any type of meaty goodness, outdoor-reared slow roast pork belly, red tractor assured rotisserie chicken, rotisserie-roasted ridings reserve premium English beef, or roasted lamb."

"Head down to the Albert Docks for a nautical night of all things rum. The Smuggler’s Cove is a pirate’s delight, with cocktails inspired by the deep, dark sea. For a night out you’ll never forget with friends, order the Barrel of Death – a giant Smugglers twist on the classic Zombie, torched with Gosling’s 151."

"The popular pirate themed restaurant has now added a selection of vegan friendly dishes to their ever evolving menu. Options include Crispy Gnocchi with truffle mayo, Roasted Sweet Potato with red onion and beetroot and sweet and Spicy Pepperpot Stew served with rice and peas."