The Best Dessert Shops in Manchester

A display of assorted pastries and desserts on a wooden counter. Various donuts with colorful toppings such as sprinkles, nuts, and icing are arranged in the foreground, while decorated dessert pops on sticks are set up on a stand towards the back.

Sweet tooth?… prepare to satisfy your cravings at Manchester’s best dessert places. We have compiled a list of 5 of our favourite sweet spots where you can find amazing desserts at affordable prices too!

Slattery’s

A white plate features an assortment of desserts: a slice of chocolate cake topped with milk and white chocolate discs, scoops of chocolate and vanilla ice cream in edible chocolate cups, an additional cup with caramel, and a glass of iced coffee. Two spoons and a napkin are placed beside the plate. — Image © @SlatteryCakes via Facebook

197 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 6GE

Founded in 1967, this 3rd generation, family run Patisserie & Chocolatiers is a sugar lovers dream and a renowned dessert place in Manchester. It’s got history, heritage and heaps of treats. Housed in a 3 story building it also boasts dining room services that offer breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea… alongside sweet treats of course. In case you fancy learning the craft of sugar, there’s even a Slattery School of Excellence attached. Whether its to satisfy your sweet tooth or learn a new skill, Slattery’s is a unique indulgence into the world of desserts, and a highly recommended visit.

For bookings and further information, click here.

Black Milk

A stack of pancakes topped with a scoop of ice cream, brownie pieces, and a generous drizzle of chocolate and caramel sauce. The plate is garnished with whipped cream on the sides. The background shows part of another similar dish. — Image © @blackmilkcereal via Facebook

88 Oldham Street, M4 1LF

Black Milk is a popular destination in the Northern Quarter. Providing you with some delicious desserts ranging from milkshakes, sundaes, pancakes or a good ol’ fashioned cup of coffee. They even have their own signature “Kinderella” shakes which (if you’re a fan of Nutella) go down a treat. Milkshakes start from £5.50 and there are some tasty vegan options too.

And if that’s not enough, you can purchase your own sauces and spreads to take home with you. Find out more here.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

A hand holding a cookie ice cream sandwich. The sandwich consists of two chocolate chip cookies with a generous portion of pink strawberry ice cream in the middle. The ice cream is slightly melted and spilling out from between the cookies. — Image © Instagram via @gingercomfort

Afflecks, Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PW

Fan of ice-cream and sorbets? One of our favourite dessert places in Manchester, Ginger’s Comfort Emporium is a Northern Quarter ice-cream parlour providing dairy and vegan ice creams in a plethora of flavours all year round. From basic to bizarre, it’ll be a while before you get tired of the flavours from this ice-cream truck. Some of their wackiest options are still their best-sellers today including “Marmalade on Toast”, “Olive Oil & Sea Salt”, & “Chorlton Crack”- salted caramel and peanut butter.

Affordable and adventurous, we recommend trying these tasty flavours in sandwich form… you won’t be disappointed. Find out more here

Heavenly Desserts

A dessert consisting of a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with crumbled Lotus Biscoff cookies and a whole Biscoff cookie on a black plate. Caramel sauce is drizzled over the topping, and the dish is presented on a marble surface. — Image © Instagram via @heavenlydesserts

25 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5TB

If you’re looking for something outside the box where you can explore flavours a little further, Heavenly Desserts may be the dessert place you’ve been looking for. With an extensive menu of waffles, cookie dough and chocolate fondue to name a few, you can enjoy this luxury menu at affordable prices starting from £2.45 upwards.

This dessert spot has some truly unique options with pride in providing not just tasty treats but a visual experience through their presentation of each dish. Click here to find out more.

Creams Café

A golden waffle topped with a scoop of ice cream and a round wafer imprinted with the word Creamz on a white plate. The waffle is lightly dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup. A reflective spoon is placed on the plate next to the waffle. — Image © Instagram via @creamscafeuk

Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, 40 Bury Old Road, Main Road, M8 5EL

Creams Café is an appetising and flamboyant dessert shop satisfying all your sweet needs (and savoury). With plenty of vegan options and nearly every dessert being under £10, it’s no wonder this dessert spot has made it onto our top 5 list.