Just what Manchester needed, an explosion of amazing baked treats and sugary delights. If you're…read morelooking for a little treat, a sugar-level boosting snack or even a dessert for after dinner - Milkjam is a spot for you to try! A 3-pronged venture from Gingers Comfort Emporium, Lush Brownies and Bakeorama results in a your 1-stop shop for your sugar fix and it comes in the form of amazing Brownies, heavenly cakes and incredible Ice-cream - words don't do it justice though, so you need to go visit! My only gripe is that I'm not over that side of town often enough, though my waist line will tell you thats a good thing! I had been excited for months at the prospect of MilkJam arriving and I was definitely not disappointed!

I brought my cousin here while she was in town and we spent a good few minutes just staring at all…read morethe options. The lady behind the counter was very patient, even though it was nearly closing time, and talked us through the options and her recommendations. We'd just pigged out at a Chinese restaurant so went for a light option - only joking, of course we didn't! We each had ice cream and a brownie. I tried to go for the more unusual options so ended up with the Chorlton Brewery dark Vienna beer ice cream (!) and a New York Magic Cookie brownie, which had crumbled digestive biscuits and dessicated coconut in it. They were both very good, I was really impressed with the ice cream in particular. It had a distinctive beery flavour while still being creamy and delicious. It's not exactly cheap at £5 for a brownie and ice cream, but so worth it for a treat and a fun place to take friends.

Oh, Lordy. The…read moretraffic was awful, and I'd spotted this place on the way to work, so it was just too tempting on a hot day on the way home. It's adorable- all big trees and cobbles, and the most enormous goat I've ever seen in my life. Everything was planted up pretty, and little old guys scooting up on their mopeds for a scoop. I'm 99% sure this is the best ice cream in the land. You can choose from so many flavours, I had fanuttytastic and carrot cake, the latter was particularly exceptional, but I was also tempted by the white mountain, the banana, the Turkish delight, the sloe and damson gin, the elderflower and rhubarb and the maple and walnut- so I'll just have to come back, won't I?

ERMAHGERD this ice cream is amazing!…read more Seriously, Snugbury's is a one of a kind place. A small little farm-style set up with an onsite creamery and a shop selling no less than fourty, YES - FOUR-ZERO - flavours of ice cream and frozen yogurt. Once you've made your decision you can plonk yourself on the numerous benches or prostrate on the garden lawn (if you overdo it on the cream) and there is also a short country walk if you'd prefer to burn off some of your sugar intake. Every flavour is churned on site and given a suitably cheeky name (think B&J pre-Unilever). They also have seasonal limited editions like Summer Pimms and have previously partnered with a local Cheshire bakery for an apple pie ensemble (with whole apple pie churned into it!). In the interest of research (and gluttony) I opted for the double scoop, one of 'Driving me Cherries', a rich chocolatey flavour packed full of juicy fresh black cherries, topped off with the creamiest coconut ice cream I have ever tasted. Most importantly they give good cone - if you're a selling me an ice cream in a wafer cone, then frankly you can shove your wafer where the sun don't shine! I want a cone of equal calorific value to its contents and Snugberry's deliver with their crisp and sugary waffle cones. A right proper handful. Tactical ice cream tip: the servers are real pro's with their scoopage, filling the cone completely. So if you are going to get a double scoop ask for your favourite flavour first to get the most of it. Am I over thinking this? Possibly. Do I care? Not a chance.

The restaurant was cute on the inside and we were welcomed immediately upon entry. The staff were…read morefriendly and helpful. The treats were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this wonka'ish wonderland. It was all amazing and I would definitely go back.

When the man delivered it he looked a bit tired so I decided to cheer him up by singing thanks for…read moremy cookie dough and my j20 thanks for my crepe and my gelato thanks for making the treck to our house mate. Service was amazing he danced along cheering me on . The food was amazing . I would recommend salted caramel gelato and cookie dough terries chocolate orange . My sister got a Nutella crepe and loved it . Well done . I order from this place all the time and I would defo recommend.

What a great start of our vacation! This quirky and cute…read morebreakfast place delivered delicious entrees. The hot chocolate was generously portioned and whimsically presented. My avocado poached egg entree with bacon (British style bacon more like a Canadian bacon/ham) was perfect. Hubby got the banoffi pancakes were decadent. We weren't rushed and noticed other patron got cream/high tea... next time we will too!

I visited Sugar Junction on the basis of a Yelp Passport offer and was mightily impressed! The £10…read morefor an afternoon tea deal provided for your own pot of brew, plus more scones, cakes, and creams than you could shake a stick at. Beyond the truly absurd amount of food that was presented before us (so much that we -all- had to box some up to take home), Sugar Junction has some nifty features that make it a stand-out spot. Free wi-fi means you can sip your caffeine whilst staying productive. And the collection of mismatched vintage/antique teacups, saucers, teapots, and cutlery round out the ambiance in a unique way. Whether it's for a bit of studying during the week, or a spot of tea to warm your hands with as you catch up with a good friend on a lazy afternoon, this wee shop makes for a fine socialising destination well worth taking advantage of.

It was a little while since I went here .. but it was such a great experience that I still remember…read moreit now. The coffee shop is in an old mill building next to the canal and it is SO PRETTY. I went for when it opened so I was the first one in and I had a great chat with one of the staff about dragonball z as I was wearing a shirt of it. Inside it looked immaculate, very trendy and a place I would love to go to, time and time again. It was a large space too and they had their own merchandise in there which I will buy one day and a full cabinet of delicious looking treats .. all handmade and not the usual manufactured items. I went for a donut and a flat white and they were both amazing. As I was on a coffee tour, I took it all out and had it whilst sat next to the canal ... perfect view for a perfect coffee. I couldn't recommend this place more and I count the days until I can return.

TL;DR - Great coffee shop away from some of the busier spots in Ancoats…read more You really need to know this place is here to find it, tucked away inside Royal Mill. Go in through the main entrance, past reception and the cafe is on the far right. In side it's dimly lit but cosy with lots of exposed wood. Great coffee, great cakes and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Every time we've been here it's always pleasantly busy but not overcrowded. There's plenty of seating inside at tables and long benches, or you can head into the "outside" seating area, which is actually indoors but under glass and so protected from the weather. They also roast their own coffee so you can pick up a bag to go.

One of the reasons why I gained so much weight is because of the sweets, and carbs! Yes, it's true,…read moreI have to admit. I'm a carbaholic! Places like Ho's Bakery doesn't help because they have fabulous Asian pastries. My friend Marvin brought me here, and we bought major carbs for our trip back to the U.S. Small bakery shop, old fashion, but best egg custard in Manchester,

Roll up to Ho's Bakery in Chinatown for good quality Chinese buns to take out. There's another one…read morein Manchester and one in Leeds - is Ho soon to take the country by storm? Maybe. One bun at a time. This little bakery tucked into an old arched building has nothing but freshly baked goodies (a few savoury snacks too like pasties) and for that we love them. I've never tried the bubble tea myself but friends have raved about it - they have all different flavours so it is definitely on my to do list. But I can tell you that their cakes with cream, fresh fruit, things like that are so so delicious. The prices, whilst steeper than a donut in Greggs, are still pretty good for what you are getting so don't let this put you off.

I wanted to grab food here but came too late as the kitchen just closed. I ended up just trying…read moretheir coffee. I asked for a cold Vietnamese coffee (not sure if they didn't hear) but got a hot one instead. I didn't mind it as the weather was being indecisive that day anyway and would be too cold to be holding my cold drink outside. The coffee itself was pretty good considering I haven't had decent coffee in awhile. It wasn't overly sweet either which was what I was worried about at first. I'll try to come back and try their food next time.

This is a pretty cool coffee shop in the Northern Quarter. It's quite large too with ample seating…read more We surprisingly found a big table in its own little cubicle with space for our newborn's stroller and 4 adults. The ambiance here is great. I like the decor. It's perfect to catch up with friends or coworkers, and it would be also be an enjoyable co-working space. We saw plenty of people toiling away on their laptops. Unfortunately, one little gripe though, all of the booths only had one person, camped out with their laptop, so those people should be more mindful to take a smaller table if they're going to work for several hours. I like the various seating options including big tables, small tables, comfy sofa chairs, and counter seating. The menu offers lots of options too including chai lattes which seem less common in the UK, so that was a nice surprise. Overall, it's a cool spot. I'd come again.

Day in, day out, the tiny scowling woman behind the counter at Lime Cafe serves up hearty meals for…read moreless than £4 to University students and staff, while her sidekicks, the dim blonde girl and the sullen Manc chef all assist her in some kind of wonderful, balletic routine. And the food's not bad either. If you're on campus, you have a billion options for nosh. You could go to the big bean tin (University Place), or Kro, or risk the sarnies at Big Hands. It all depends on what you actually want to eat. If all you want is a jacket potato or a simple sarnie, Lime Cafe is a safe bet. The baked potatoes here are MASSIVE, and absolutely loaded with filling. The best value baked potato filling is beans and cheese, for a ridiculously low £2.20! If you fancy spicing it up a bit, the chilli and cheese option is still a steal at £2.95. I'm a huge fan of their potatoes; they're so fluffy and tasty, and they have that lovely thick skin that I cannot get enough of! As well as baked tatties, Lime Cafe offers several daily specials. These change every day, but there's always chilli, a curry, and a meat and vege option for a chinese dish. Expect to see pork in plum sauce, vegetable chow mein, lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka. These specials are £3.50, and the chilli and curries are served with rice. The fridges by the side hold a multitude of sandwiches, cold drinks and yoghurty dessert things, and there's also a soup of the day for £1.25, including a bun. They sell a variety of biscuit-type things from the Wicked Cake Co, but they're all a bit disappointing, really. You're better off with a piece of fruit (40p). Word has it that you can grab a breakfast bacon buttie here for less than £2, but I've never seen evidence of this; probably because in all my years as a student in the Sam Alexander building, I was never there around breakfast time! Lime Cafe really is one of the campus' best Uni-run eateries, with tasty options made fresh in front of you. The sandwiches might be a little ropey, but when there's fresh chicken stir fry on offer, who cares about the state of the egg and cress?

I've got to say that review has really made me laugh. I go there every day and have been doing so…read morefor the last three years. That scowling woman is absolutely hilarious and the chef geezer, well I don't even know what to say about him. Three members of staff, never ever not never not being there! Anyway Rebecca has absolutely hit the nail on the head. You'll be served good food, for £3 or so, with a sour look. It may well be depressing serving students, but still, a little smile isn't too much to ask. Food quality is high in my opinion (it must be the talented chef). Chilli and rice is always on the menu. Its faultless, large, and comes with a generous helping of cheese if you want it. Please note the blonde girl gives the largest portions so if you can engineer your queue position to get her, I advise doing so. The curries are all good too and sometimes you'll get lucky and they're available with noodles instead of rice. Breakfasts are a bit greasy but at least they're cheap. Also worth noting is that you can get a gorgeous pecan plait with your coffee, for just 10p! That's right, ten pence! One tenth of a pound! Recently they've started doing half pizzas for a quid, which are great. You will probably want to buy both halves, which will be £2 (£1 plus £1 equals £2). They've probably done this to give girls the option of not eating a full meal. They come in two flavours, veggie and 'miscellaneous meat' so I know which I'm opting for. Yep, it's the meat.