Bakeries in Manchester
We list 89 bakeries in Manchester, spread across 41 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
Explore Manchester area by area
All bakeries in Manchester 1–30 of 89
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The baking story of Manchester
Manchester was the world's first industrial city, and the food that fuelled its cotton mills was cheap, sweet and filling. The Manchester tart — shortcrust pastry spread with raspberry jam, filled with thick custard, scattered with desiccated coconut and often crowned with a cherry — was a school-dinner staple for generations and remains a bakery favourite. Just to the west, Eccles gave the world its flaky currant-filled cake, and the barm cake is the city's everyday roll. Today the food scene has travelled far beyond the mill days: Rusholme's Curry Mile, the Northern Quarter's independent cafés and the Chinese bakeries of Chinatown all show a city with a huge appetite and a long memory.
Local bakes to look out for
- Manchester tart – Shortcrust with raspberry jam, custard and desiccated coconut, topped with a cherry.
- Eccles cake – A round of flaky pastry filled with buttery currants and sugar.
- Barm cake – A soft, round, flat bread roll used for chips, bacon and pies.
Bakery hunter's tip: The Northern Quarter is full of independent bakeries and cafés; visit Chinatown around Faulkner Street, and in winter explore the city-centre Christmas markets.
Did you know? Manchester's Christmas markets began in 1999 and have grown into some of the largest in the UK.
Bakery types in Manchester
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 48 | 54% |
| Cake Shops | 21 | 24% |
| Patisseries | 16 | 18% |
| Bakery Cafés | 11 | 12% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 7 | 8% |
| Vegan Bakeries | 4 | 4% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 4 | 4% |
| Cookie Shops | 3 | 3% |
| Doughnut Shops | 3 | 3% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 2 | 2% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Circle Square | 6am |
| Greggs | Ardwick | 7am |
| Oxpot Coffee | Central Retail District | 7am |
| Katsouris Deli | Manchester Centre | 7am |
| Half Dozen Other Bakehouse | Green Quarter | 7:30am |
| Nùr Café | Central Retail District | 7:30am |
Manchester at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 89 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Levenshulme (7) |
| With published hours | 16 |
| Open on Sundays | 11 of 16 |
| Hygiene rated | 68 (69% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 01:09 |
Bakeries in Manchester: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Manchester?
We currently list 89 bakeries in Manchester, across 41 areas including Levenshulme, Ardwick and Northern Quarter. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Manchester?
Greggs has the earliest published opening time at 6am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Manchester open on Sundays?
Of the 16 bakeries with published hours, 11 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Manchester bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
47 of the 68 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Manchester?
The most common type is traditional bakers (48), followed by cake shops, patisseries and bakery cafés.