Best French Bakery in Manchester Ship Canal

"The pancake and waffle legends, Moose Coffee, are of course here to serve beautifully soft pancakes this Pancake Day. You can order their classic pancakes with lashings of their Canadian maple syrup (which we need on tap) or pick from their tasty toppings. Moose Coffee are serving pancakes topped with either banana and pecan; granola and chocolate peanut butter; apple and homemade salted caramel; or smoky streaky bacon."

"Enjoy tasty American and Canadian style breakfasts, with treats such as homemade salted caramel pancakes and all coffee Fairtrade, definitely one to visit to start that working day. Indulge in breakfasts and brunches inspired by the American breakfast culture. Crafted, tweaked & pored over, Moose provides the perfect American Diner influenced menu making you feel like you’ve pulled up a seat in New York City!"

"Moose Coffee Liverpool, 88 Federation House, Hope St, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BW - Visit now. Mancunians might know their sister venue in the city’s Northern Quarter, constantly busy and wildly popular, especially at weekends. Liverpool is no different, with a host of interesting coffee blends and some of the finest pancakes known to man."

"Bold Street Coffee, 89 Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4HF - Visit now. An independent coffee house that’s been going strong (in one form or another) since the late 1990s; the centrally located Bold Street Coffee is an all-time local favourite serving some of the best coffee in the city."

"With coffee so good, you could forgive Bold Street Coffee for seeing food as an afterthought. But that just isn’t the case. From incredible salads to pimped porridges, there’s something for everyone."

"Having found its home in Liverpool once again after having to temporarily vacate last year. Now it's back serving up “deliciously rich coffees, treats and good vibes”."

"From the towering cakes to the boozy milkshakes, Home Sweet Home is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. The American-inspired brunch restaurant will wipe away any morning blues with its titan breakfasts; opt for pancake stacks with a breakfast cocktail thrown in for good measure."

"This place really does feel like home, or rather an American Grandma’s home. It’s Grandma in the USA, in Manchester. Floral wallpaper, little framed pictures dotted on the wall, the smell of fresh baking; you feel welcome as soon as you step through the door."

"The Bagelry recently filled the bagel-shaped void in Liverpool’s life but they’re not just renowned for their bagels, they do a pretty epic French toast. Take two slices of freshly baked brioche, slather it in butter and maple syrup and blueberries and you’ve got one of the most indulgent plates of food in Liverpool. Address: 42 Nelson St, L1 5DN"

"Liverpool and beyond, the bagel-shaped hole in your life has now been filled. A real labour of love goes into the bagels and that’s the reason we’re hooked."

"The first Instagrammable place that we visited in Manchester was a trendy coffee and breakfast spot called Hampton and Vouis, which reminded me of a show home in a luxury property development. I really liked the pink colours and beautiful designs and if you’re looking for a perfect photo spot in Manchester that is not so busy in the morning, head there!. If you need to store your luggage in a safe place, while you’re exploring the city, I recommend using LuggageHero – they have a lot of storage locations and amazing rates."

"Taking great pride its award-winning speciality coffee, Hampton & Vouis is still open this weekend in the heart of the city centre to grab yourself a freshly-brewed cup to go. 31 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW. You can find more information via the Hampton & Vouis website here."

"Head to the city’s Creative Quarter, aka the Baltic Triangle, for a brew at this funky specialty coffee house. They serve up brews from local roasters, with great homebaked goods. Their ethos is based around the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony where freshly brewed coffee is served with popcorn and other snacks."

"Tucked away in the Baltic Triangle is gem Coffee & Fandisha. You can’t miss it because of the impressive coffee bean mural on the front of the building. Coffee & Fandisha is an Ethiopian inspired coffee house which serves freshly brewed coffee, Ethiopian spiced dishes, acai bowls, vegan cakes and more."

"Right in the centre of the city’s creative quarter, Coffee & Fandisha is a speciality coffee house serving brews from local roasters. According to Big 7, the shop’s ethos is based around the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony where freshly brewed coffee is served with popcorn and other snacks."

"Just a short tram ride away from the city centre is Slattery, the home of desserts and all things chocolate!. The Whitefield shop is full of surprises – including the Strawberry and Marshmallow Kebabs served with two chocolate pots filled with white and milk liquid Belgian chocolate – perfect for ‘dunking’ in!. Or you could really test yourself and try their Chocolate Challenge."

"Because, almost everyone who makes special ceremonies such as weddings, engagements and birthdays in Manchester has made purchases from this place. Their cakes are very famous and very delicious. There are homemade chocolates, fresh cream cakes and yummy cakes."

"🍰 A wonderfully chocolatey Afternoon Tea, cakes, waffles, ice cream and their super-sweet Chocolate Challenge (which is far more difficult than it looks!)"

"We’re happy to give St John’s Gardens top marks for looks - after all, they’re meticulously kept, lined with a series of pretty walls and dotted with all kinds of lovely statues and flowerbeds - but the inner city location and relatively modest size mean it can seem a bit cramped (there's also something a bit wrong about cracking open a can of lager 50 feet from a dual carriageway). Still, it's great for a quick walk around."

"If you’re around the St George’s Plateau then head round the back to chill out in St John’s Gardens. The garden, which is part of the William Brown Street conservation area, has been a Green Flag site since 2003 and contains ornamental flower beds and various memorials to notable people in the city. A great spot to soak up the rays."

"Vermilion is one of the best places to eat Asian food in Manchester. The luxurious restaurant can be found just shy of Etihad Stadium and is brimming with eclectic plates that range spans countries from Thailand to India, make sure to hit it up when you fancy a diverse range of dishes."

"Their flavour selection was probably the best – unusual and rich, this had the second best flavour of all of the ones I tried but unfortunately the texture wasn’t too good – it was a little hard and icy. I was really impressed by this, though, and it was presented in an iced bowl which was a nice touch. 8.5/10 Bronze medal winner"

"18/05/2021: The food was excellent and the service was fantastic, especially from our waitress Rebecca who was fantastic. We'll be visiting again."