A really lovely little deli. The best place I've found in town to get lots of little knick knacks…read moreto try out at home. They sell all sorts of exotic foods and jars of jams and chutneys and pates and lots of other delights. There is also a cafe on site where you can sample their home made sandwiches and cakes which are absolutely delicious. The service is great and the people really know their stuff. Its a little pricey but no more than you would pay elsewhere and definitely worth it for the occasional splurge.

Manchester is surrounded by so many adorable villages nestled in stunning countryside valleys, that…read morenot venturing out every other weekend should be a crime. I had the pleasure of visiting cute little Littleborough a few weeks ago to do a short photography project. fair to say I was blown away by the place and in particular this tiny Deli in the heart of the village. With the city centre littered with franchises and chains, finding independant business' has become a mission of mine. Discovering this little hidden gem therefore gave me a great deal of satisfaction. I've bookmarked it and will be returning to review Hollingworth Lake a small piece of Lake District not far from here.

This place really took me by surprise. It's on the main road, attached to a Morrisons store and is…read moresupposed to be an authentic Italian deli...my expectations were not too high but I have got to say that this place is great and the people of Whitefield are lucky to have such a great deli on their doorstep. They have freshly baked bread, Italian meats, cheese, homemade icecream, olive oil, cream cakes and more. We stopped by for a small bite to eat, which turned into a big bite to eat and we will definitely be back. In particular, I would recommend the fresh bread from here and also the icecream (although not together), the quality of the bread and icecream is exceptionally high.

When you think of Italy, a shop unit adjacent to Morrison's on Bury Old Road is probably not what…read moresprings to mind. Don't be misled though - Roma is authentically Italian in every way. It's a triple act here - shop, cafe and takeaway. The shop sells all manner of Italian foods - pasta and Roma's home made pasta sauces, rice, polenta, pannetone, home made ice cream, sausages, charcuterie, antipasti... you name it, it's here. Then there's the take out - home made pizzas etc. (we went for a take out salami calzone which was amazing) and desserts. The desert I went for was something with an Italian name which I could barely pronounce so I'm hardly going to try and spell it now, but suffice it to say it was an amazing blend of meringue, amaretti biscuits and Nutella. We didn't sample the cafe but it was doing brisk business on a Saturday lunchtime and lots of the people were clearly regulars. The standout feature of our visit had to be the staff. Even though we were only getting a very small order, they incredibly attentive - taking time to explain the options, asking how we wanted things packing, offering to tweak the temperature of the calzone better to our suiting.

Appleby's is one of Middleton's oldest businesses which isn't part of a chain, it was here long…read morebefore the big chains came into Middleton such as Costa, Sports Direct, KFC and Tesco's newly built store. It is a deli, quite a small place but still they sell some fruit and vegetables, meats, drinks and sandwiches. With a Subway confirmed to be opening in Middleton soon, this place sure has more competition, and this time in one of their key areas, but I'm sure they'll continue thriving, infact it is interesting I write this review now, to be able to look back and compare when Subway is open to see how they have changed to complete better, with fierce, big name competition just a few stores down, in the old Santander building next to The Roebuck. Now back to Appleby's, it is a small building on the corner of Wood Street and Middleton Gardens, next to Amigo's and opposite Simon's Café and Middleton Computers. There is no outdoor or indoor seating, but this isn't your typical place for that. The main services and food Appleby's provide are fruit and vegetables, a small yet decent selection paid for by weight, as well as some cooked meats, sandwiches and a poor selection of drinks, mainly fizzy cans. The staff here are okay, yet don't really stand out but in a way this place could be so much better and more profitable, such as providing a wider range of foods to eat, and drinks and maybe adding a few tables for diners to eat in, as well as slightly refurbishing it inside, as in a way, it just feels outdated and like it hasn't been updated for a very long time, which also lets this place down as for now I sadly can't warrant awarding Appleby's with anything over 2 stars.

I now only shop at appleby's as the products are so fresh and very tasty. I now have to buy for my…read moredaughter who lives in Barnsley and my two grandaughters. The minty lamb chops are an absolute delight and the pies are to die for. I find the staff so helpful and pleasant. If you try you wont be disapointed

The food was excellent. I got cheese and onion pie (lunch) and tried the chocolate challenge…read more(which we failed dismally). The chocolate was to die for...totally scrumptious. The service was really good with friendly and knowledgeable staff. I'll be back for sure. The prices were good also. The seating was good and the wait was not long ( although I booked ahead of time).

The best Patissier and Chocolatier in North Manchester…read more Any time I drive into Manchester (which is very often) I have to drive past Slattery's and always manage to make some excuse to pop in. I shouldn't have to make an excuse to go here - It's excellent. The ground floor is their outstanding chocolate and cake shop - definitely worth spending some time here tasting and choosing what they have on offer. Their selection of over 40 celebration cakes on display are stunning - you'll find yourself staring at them like some sort of art. A few of the wedding cakes are pushing £1,000.. asking if it would be worth it? For me, yes! Their cakes are amazing - no wonder Wayne Rooney bought his wedding cake from here and had it shipped to Italy. You'll find me with my face pressed up against the viewing window where you can watch the cake decorators working hard to perfect these masterpieces *drool* I'm certainly not planning my wedding or anything but I already know that there's a massive possibility that my cake will be from here. On the first floor is an elegant restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and of course CAKE. The menu is fab and I haven't heard anybody mention a bad word about it. I have yet to visit the restaurant and I hear that unless you book weeks in advance you've no chance of getting in, but this only makes me want to try it even more and it is certainly on my list. In the past I have bought baskets from here and made my own hampers, mainly for family or friends at Christmas time - consisting of chocolates, hand make cakes, biscuits, marmalades, wines etc (all locally sourced). Safe to say these always go down well. If you have a sweet tooth, this is somewhere you should definitely visit.

A fairly upmarket deli café just a stone's throw from the shores of Hollingworth Lake…read more The menu is varied and there's plenty of choice for a small café. The staff were lovely and accommodating for our group. A couple of us ordered their Club Sandwich and the portions were hearty, with the separate portions of chips being crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside (i.e. how they should be!). It's in a great location after a walk around the lake, though given its size it would definitely get very busy during the more popular times of the week. Be sure to check out their deli counter for the likes of scones and other baked goodies.

Great meat selections and burgers! Go there on Sundays so that they have a charcoal grill outside…read moreto prepare your food! Highly recommend this place for beef lovers!

YES! This is what Manchester has been waiting for! A proper butchers shop within the city centre…read moreselling high quality cuts of meat and other premium produce all sourced locally. I love The Butchers Quarter - every time I come here I'm greeted with so much enthusiasm and joy it's just so refreshing! The guys who work here are clearly passionate about meat and they can answer pretty much any question that you have. They offer advice on how best to cook the meats that you're buying, how to prepare them and how to get the most for your money. They'll let you know where the meats have been sourced - all from local farms - and give you anything else you want to know. The gym pack is £35 which is what I buy on a weekly, sometimes every two weeks, basis. It consists of 10 chicken breasts, 2 pork chops, 2 rump steaks, beef steak mince and beef stir fry. I always but sausages from here too! You can also get wines, cheeses and cold cuts from here - so you can tick off half your shopping list before you leave. The meat is premium quality and I know this because it doesn't shrink when you cook it. It's excellent. It's a must go for your meat!

Barbakan is an excellent deli, with some astonishingly low prices (a large and sumptuous looking…read morepork pie was less than £3). There's lots to look at and a nice outdoor eating area where on Saturday morning they were cooking up several varieties of sausage, plus lamb burger. I had a delicious bratwurst and was particularly delighted by the wide range of condiments. Excited already for my next visit!

Fresh bagels w cream cheese and gherkins Norlander rye bread…read morewith caraway seeds Margarita olive bread Sunblush tomatoes Creamy Goats cheese Gooey Taleggio Pecorrino Kalamata olives Seranno ham Smoked salmon Potato salad Fresh coffee & Traditional Polish cheesecake In a word: YuMMMMMMMy.