Now, I'm no stranger to Frozen Yoghurt, and I'm well acquainted with this great city. But, as I…read morewalked through the smoky streets of Manchester this afternoon, I stumbled across something new to me. Froyoberry. A Frozen Yoghurt vendor. Healthy? Yep. Low in calories? Uh huh. Fat free? Yessiree. Thrills me to the chiselled bone. With a variety of flavours and LOADS of toppings to choose from, I asked the staff for some help. On the right side of friendly (rather than that suffocating over-friendliness), and well versed on the combos, they were only too happy to help. I went for the vanilla, teased with lashings of fresh strawberries and granola. Simply divine, as in, 'I never want to close my eyes again kind-of-divine'. Joyous. In fact, not shy when it comes to words, I'd go as far as to describe it as a 'mesmerising symphony of cohesion and excellence.' Just like Mickey Mouse in Fantasia. Mickey brought magic to the mops and buckets. And here, Froyoberry brings magic to the Frozen Yoghurt. They have seating and free Wi-Fi in side, so I was able to kick back, indulge in my Froyo and tweet Samantha Mumba all at the same time. Yes, it's a glowing review. And, deservedly so. As a man who plies his trade in the city, I often spend hours each week wandering around looking for ways to inspire my team. Poetry? Sheer unadulterated rage? Business acumen? Sweets? Not anymore. Instead, next week, I'm ordering Froyoberry. Yeah, you heard me right, they deliver too. That's right Mohammed, the mountain will come to you. How bitchin' is that?! When they told me that, I was like, 'Yeah, boyyyyy'. Totally bitchin'. I hear you say, 'what about other Frozen Yoghurt vendors'? No contest. Froyoberry is the Napoleon of Frozen Yoghurt, pushing aside the papal idiocy of the competition and crowning themselves as Emperor. There wasn't a single second of my visit there that didn't have me cocooned in awe. I called in and fell in love with it instantly in a serious way. Why, it's wonderful - a perfect little place...if you have never been to Froyoberry, go there at once. I'll even give you a piggyback.

What can I say when I am in Europe I'll have to have a real waffle since - sorry - Americans can…read morenot do waffles. This time I go overboard and have a waffle with three flavor of ice cream, banana slices and chocolate hazelnut sauce. Simply delicious. Nothing to add

Massive dessert and ice cream bar! This place is all about indulgence: plenty of desserts from…read morecrepes to sundaes. Huge selection of ice-creams with all sorts of flavours, enormous waffles and milkshakes! If for some reason all this is not enough for you - you can create your own treat by choosing base (e.g. a crepe or waffle) and select fillings. Gourmet coffees include less common cinnamon and white mochas, smaller portion is £2.5 and bigger is £2.7 - comparable to the leading chains by price but no less tasty. Specialty tea ranges include Chilli Chai - one of the best I have tried so far. The atmosphere inside is quite unusual for a dessert place - dark walks and disco-balls. It's located very close to Piccadilly gardens, meaning it's easily accessible by all types of transport.

We need more of these Frurt shops around Manchester! It is simply DELICIOUS and healthy too (well…read morecompared to other desserts for sure). I tend to go for the natural flavour in a medium pot with raspberry's and honey, this costs between £3.50 and £4. Totally worth it. They usually have 4 or so flavours on offer. Today they had natural, peanut butter, match green tea and mango. You can have a little taste before you pick. They have a range of toppings too, ranging from fruit to chocolate and a variety of sauces to top it all off. In addition to the yummy fro-yo they also sell coffee and tea, as well as snacks including delicious protein balls that are vegan and healthy. The customer service has always been 5* in my experience, can't fault the guys that work here. The actual shop is a fairly small unit with about 5 seats inside and a few outside when the weathers nice. To be honest I'm surprised they've got 5 seats in there but they have, and it's comfortable. Most people tend to buy to take away. I also like that they offer a loyalty card, after 3 visits you get a free topping and after 6 you get a free small fro-yo. A must visit.

Now *this* is more like it, Manchester. For eons I've been obsessed with fro-yo, lamenting the fact…read morethat I'd presumably have to hop on a Virgin Train to London to enjoy it freshly made, watching the supermarket freezer shelves like a hawk for the yogurt versions of Ben & Jerry's Phish Food and Fudge Brownie. Want to know a secret? I actually prefer frozen yogurt to ice cream. It's true. It cannot be touched in terms of light, delicious brilliance. So how excited was I when I saw the bright, inviting colours of Frurt on Whitworth Street West, just off Oxford Road round the corner from Cornerhouse? All kinds of. Shortly after spying that I joined my flat-hunting amigo in an estate agents' office two Saturdays ago and picked up a copy of Urban Life to flick through. What did I see but a Frurt advert, noting their opening weekend at the end of July? Oh, now I was even happier. While I didn't make it to their grand sample give-out due to weekend commitments, the hideously cloying weather had me making a beeline for their enticing, clean and fun-looking shop. I couldn't resist. Instantly I was intrigued by the Fruit Parfait, which at £3.50 is one of the best value things on the menu (and they're all great value, believe me). You get your generously scooped and whipped fro-yo, with a choice of four flavours - au naturel, chocolate, strawberry or green tea. As soon as the last one was mentioned I was decided. Then it's topped with granola, a delightful drizzle of honey and your choice of two fruits - for me it had to be strawberry and mango. Off I wandered... and I stopped. I'm so silly for thinking I could eat this on the go. It demands your attention. You have to savour and enjoy it, and I found myself a peaceful spot of street and gave my treat the focus it deserved. And I didn't want it to end. It was almost breakfasty with the granola, fruit and honey, and there are plentiful topping choices if you want to feel a little naughtier. Just know that the base fro-yo is stupendously healthy. Isn't that just awesome? Going to a movie at the Cornerhouse? Grab yourself a cheeky takeaway treat beforehand. They're open until 10pm each day and it's our duty as independent business-loving Mancunians not to let them down. Frurt is one of those specialist places we sorely need in these parts, so let's enjoy it!

I wish I could give this 6 stars. It is incredible. Some of the best ice cream I have ever had. I…read morehad 2 scoops: the brown butter cookie pie and the vegan chocolate. The brown butter cookie pie was so unique. I've never had anything quite like it. I overheard them mentioning the chocolate was a new recipe. It had the perfect balance between sweet and that classic dark chocolate bitterness. My brother had the salted caramel peanut butter and the Madagascar vanilla. He loved both.

Hidden inside Afflecks is this glorious ice cream parlour. You won't find your traditional…read morestrawberry and Neapolitan here; rather, they harness their creativity and create flavors you could only dream of. While their Chocolate, ginger and thyme flavor is highly rated, I had the caramel cookie pie (I'm sure there is more to that flavor, I just can't remember!) and it was amazing. Creamy, sweet, with lovely cookie chunks, it delivered exactly what I wanted from an ice cream. The staff are also really friendly, and the shop within Afflecks has a true 'ice cream parlour' feel to it that will transport you back.

This was my first time at Affleck and Brown…read more It's a nice bar / pub on the corner of Hilton Street and Tib Street and occupies one of the Smithfield Buildings. It's very large, giving plenty of opportunity to grab a table whether it be for drinks or food. It was pretty quiet for after work on a Wednesday but gave me a good opportunity to catch up with Georgie G. after her trip to China! The bar area looks well stocked and they had some good Gins, they just weren't served to the best standard that some bars in the NQ do. I'll head back to try their food soon.

Basic Manchester bar. It's pub-esque but fairly clean, and mostly full of chilled people. Prices…read moreare extremely high, but I suppose that's expected for Manchester now. Some of the cocktails are pretty good but nothing special really. One decent point is that although it's still a bit loud, it's slightly quieter than the other bars around it so you might actually be able to hear your friends speak.

A great place for a treat for the kids (and the adults among us who like me just looove a bit of…read moreice cream!!). You can choose from 100's of different flavours of ice creams including some uniquely created by Baskin Robbins for your tasting pleasure! You can also create your own sundaes as well as choose from a selection of cakes and beverages such as milkshakes, the very tasty fruit blasts and cappuccino blast. Prices are reasonable, and the ice cream is absolutely delicious! What more could you ask for!!

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This place is super cute and tiny. My friends and I decided to stop in a tea shop in Chinatown…read morewhile visiting Manchester. We had their FLAT WHITE COFFEE & the SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CAKE. The cake was not too sweet and very well made. I believe it was the owner that served us, who was super friendly and attentive. ENJOY!

I heard about this café on Manchester confidential two months ago and then saw Jonny's photo on…read moreyelp. I had always wanted to try it out since it's the first ever coffee house in Chinatown. It's located on princess street, a corner of Manchester Chinatown and next to the back of Manchester art gallery. It was managed by the owner of the hair salon next door. I went on a Saturday afternoon before some shopping in Chinatown. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon. The light came in through the big windows and reflected on the clean blue furniture inside the coffee shop. It's such a small but cosy place. The tone insider is clean, simple and relaxed. They have a wide range of freshly baked cakes varied from chocolate, French macaroons, peanut butter brownie, and rocky road to sponges etc. The beverage selection includes most popular coffees, teas and funky cold soft drinks. I had a flat white with an orange &almond cake, which was £3. It was a great deal for a coffee and a lovely cake. They have their own roasters and the coffee was strong and aromatic. There was no fancy presentation on top of the coffee but the taste was pretty decent. The cake was spot on. I do not like the heavy sugary cake much (yeah, I know) and this cake was moist, melting in the month and rich in flavour. It's a very chill out place and it's perfect for relaxing after shopping in town or before meeting someone for dinner in Chinatown.

Gotta check out this 1556 building and the English pub. The building is old timber with really neat…read morewindows. It's a narrow and tall building with separate floors for dining. We dined on the second floor for lunch on a Sat. We did not have reservations-but they are recommended. My friend dined on a lively chicken bacon avo salad. I had the chicken bacon cheese sandwich. We added halloumi fries which were delish! Our waitress was MIA most of the time-needing to go to the bar to ask for check and to order.

The Old Wellington was a great choice for our first meal in Manchester. I had been scoping out…read moreplaces to eat in the area prior to our visit, and with it's unique facade and close proximity to the day's activities, it made for a memorable meal. The food itself was delicious. I had a carrot soup. It was fresh and not overly salty. The sourdough bread and butter was the perfect complement and I enjoyed my meal immensely. My husband had a salmon bowl which looked incredible, but I didn't sample. One of the things we really liked about The Old Wellington was the high caliber of food quality. Being that we had just embarked on our UK trip, it was nice to have a meal that was healthy. I was really blown away by how great the food was and extra happy that I didn't have to settle for something overly rich that would've weighed me down for the days of walking ahead. While the atmosphere and the food were 5 stars all the way, I am deducting one star for the length of time it took to get the food. We scanned the QR code on our table to place our order (a relic from Covid times I suppose), and it took nearly 40 minutes for our food to arrive. We noticed other people going in and placing their orders, but this was confusing since our drink order arrived in a somewhat timely manner. We had timed tickets for an attraction nearby, so I had to leave part of my meal behind. Kind of a bummer since the food was so good and an hour should've been plenty of time to not feel rushed. Of worthy mention is the conveniently central location in Manchester. Literally less than 5 minutes walk to great shopping, Chetham's Library and Manchester Cathedral. We loved our time in Manchester, and someday we'll be back to try more from the Old Wellington. Next time, we'll place our order inside :-)

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.