Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The central areas boast many Halal options which cater to the local Muslim community.

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List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Bakery in Manchester

10 Best restaurants for Bakery in Manchester

Pollen Bakery - KAMPUS

Came for brunch and pastries. Service was good and staff were able to identify for me which pastries were Halal. Menu is limited and pricey for the location but its very spacious and has outdoor seating. Coffee only comes in one size and they don't do syrup if you like that in your lattes. I was a bit gutted that the cruffin with tiramisiu had alcohol in it so I had to swap it for the almond pastry.

Really pleased to see this place open, and sitting alongside Nell’s it really adds to the quality and choice for the area.

It’s also good to see that everything has translated to a second site superbly well. The staff are all ace, coffee is great, and the bread is top quality.

The bakery stuff is clever, technical and well presented; it’s all put together neatly whilst still being interesting and tasty. Had a great, quick lunch and a takeaway double bake pastry & excellent caramel tart.

Space is modern, slick, maybe a little awkward in layout. The outdoor seating is lovely.

Honestly I enjoyed there. Great stuff welcoming. Also, they have amazing coffee and bakery, one of the best coffee in Manchester. I have tried sweet, sandwiches, and many deference drinks all of them were awesome. Highly recommended 😍🔥

If I lived in the city then pollen is one place I'd visit daily. Whether it'd be for a drink, brunch or to pick up some fresh bread they have it all. Love the simplicity of Kampus Pollen.

We ordered:
Creme Brulee French Toast
Wild Mushrooms with Chimichurri & Labneh
Cinnamon morning bun
Caramel Chocolate Cookie
Matcha latte
Egg mayo sandwich
Tofu Katsu sandwich
28hr Sour to go
Strawberry Fraisier to go
Basque cheesecake to go

Let me tell you about the French Toast: Bruleed Croissant Loaf French Toast, Chilled Vanilla Creme Anglaise + Creme fraiche
WOW absolutely WOW.
This is one french toast that doesn't need to be soaked. When you break that crispy brulee top you submerge into a soft loaf hitting the creme at the bottom and you get this mouthful of sweet, crunchy but melt in your mouth combination. No other way to describe it really.

The mushrooms were really good and tasty. You really couldn't tell that you were having oat labneh.

The morning cinnamon bun was huge and had the most generous amount of cinnamon sugar. The ratio was spot on.

The sandwiches were very thick and filling and the tofu katsu resembled chicken amazingly.

Their Basque cheesecake was super soft.

I really can't fault Pollen and literally would go every day. Service was fab.

Can't wait to go back.

i really enjoyed the katsu flavour and the sourdough used but i think all the sandwiches are batch-made in the morning so it didn’t taste super fresh. the egg in the breakfast bun was so silky and almost custard-like, i 100% recommend!! cappuccino was also close to perfection; smooth and strong just how i like it 🥰 but i have to say the service was pretty slow… they wouldn’t take our order bc the kitchen was busy but then they forgot ab us so we had to remind them we still hadn’t ordered even after 45 mins of being there. imo they should have taken our order first and just explained

We have a mostly halal menu. Please ask staff for details.

Pollen Bakery

Love this place. I’ve been here a couple of time now when visiting Manchester and has both the sweet and savoury breakfast options - really good quality dishes and bakery selection.

The location is also great as it’s away from the busy part of town and also on the canal. Looking forward to trying their newest location soon

Loved the food, pastries and coffee. Definitely recommend!

Big shoutout to the employees of Pollen! Very helpful and always charming even when under pressure in a weekend. Keep it up!

Loved the breakfast and french toast offered in weekends only🙁 I hope you add this menu to weekdays also.

They didn’t have any of the grilled cheese or french toast dishes which we were very keen to try. The “pollen breakfast” was very average and overpriced for what it was, however their coffee, pastries and sourdough bread were delicious. Would recommend for takeaway.

Completely house made breakfast bun? We say yes please.

If you’re after a traditional big breakfast or some of the usual hits like Avo toast, Pollen might not be the place for you. But if you want some incredible bread and fresh, house-made food then give it a go!

@pollenbakery is situated in New Islington on the marina. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee in the sun. And let us tell you that their coffee is goooodd!!!

We were first introduced to Pollen after noticing ‘Pollen 28hr Sourdough’ on so many local cafe menu’s.  The bread is soft and spongy with a crispy crust. It makes that perfect ‘crackling’ sound when you slice through it.  There’s a reason everyone loves their bread!

On this occasion we ordered the hash brown breakfast bun (and added bacon) as well as the Mushroom sandwhich. Both were flavoursome and you could tell that each ingredient had been made from scratch. There was nothing generic to it.  We particularly loved the potato bun as it was something unique.

We’ve been to Pollen a few times, and noticed that previously it’s been a stand and pay situation (and still is for takeaway) but this time it was table service. We’re not sure if it’s changed or it was always like this? Whilst we were confused, on this occasion we are happy to report the service was great. Everyone was smiling and happy, they asked numerous how the meals were, if we enjoyed them and if there was anything else they could get us.

If you’re looking for some delicious bread, flavoursome coffees or some baked treats, @pollenbakery has got your back.

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Vegan option: Yes
Price: ££

Fantastic bakery. Had one of the best sourdough loaves ever. Cinnamon morning bun was delicious. Had a few cakes and they were delicious too

Gooey Bakery + Café

Quite possibly one of the best brunches I have had. Fresh light tumeric brioche topped generously with avocado and a perfect poached egg. Turmeric pickles and a nutty crumb providing texture and extra flavouring.
Chai latte was perfectly made with plenty of cinnamon - pleased that there was a rare decaffeinated version of latte.
All at a very good price for the generous portions and quality.
We also took away some delicious freshly baked desserts. A must try café - will be back.

Me and my wife come to Manchester to eat new food, we’ve been here a couple days and this has got to be the best place for service. The staff are helpful and so friendly! The rest of Manchester could learn a thing about service from them.
What also helps is that the food is amazing! The French toast and egg sandwich is just as good to eat as it is to look at.
Great way to end our trip before we head home.

Portions were giant. I ordered the beef pastrami sandwich (halal) and the french toast. Honestly struggled to finish it.

I found the sandwich to be a bit too salty for my liking. I would personally not order it again.

The French toast was tasty. Definitely a two people job. It was however slightly raw in the middle.

Would recommend to people who are looking to try it out

Beautiful cafe in northern quarters
It's famous for French toast and egg sandwiches.
I absolutely love their egg sandwich and katsu chicken sandwich.
They have some great selections of fresh juices and hot drinks.

Surprised at how quick the service was given that Manchester marathon was on today!

Generally a good experience
Sat in
Easy to order using QR code on table

Food quality was fantastic, my second trip here and did not disappoint. (Had the mushroom toast + vanilla donut)
Coffee was a hazelnut latte and was also very good
Price wise was reasonable for Manchester (£18)

Unfortunately had to dock a star due to forgetting my take out order but they quickly sorted this

Would still 100% recommend though

La Chouquette Didsbury

Visited this beautiful patisserie in didsburry. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Was so hard to choose what to sample. The desserts were so delicious and beautifully crafted. We will definitely come back again.

This bakery shop is good and makes some of the best pastries in the city. I have visited many times and have enjoyed their delicious treats. however, my main issue is the inconsistency in quality sometimes the pastries are absolutely mind-blowing, and other times they're quite disappointing , it makes the experience a bit unpredictable as i never know what kind of experience I’ll get
If they could maintain the same high standard every time, this place would easily be one of the top bakeries in England . until then, it’s a bit of a hit or miss . That said, it's still worth visiting

Ordered a bunch of bread and pastries and cakes today for brunch to take home
the price of each item is very reasonable compared to other bakeries especially the ones in central town which can be a bit pricey
everything is fresh and very well made
very helpful server at the till which took time to explain each pastry and what were the best selling items
will definitely be going again and would like to try more savoury options
very much worth visiting

I only write 5 star reviews…. that’s all I have to say - check this bakery out, you won’t regret x

My friend and I visited this place today, and to be perfectly honest, we were rather taken aback by how tiny it was—tucked away in a corner with absolutely no seating available. Customers are expected to take everything to go and then stand around awkwardly, leaving their names while the staff bring out coffees.

I don’t mind queuing if the experience is worth it—but the layout doesn’t help. From outside, you can only see a limited selection of pastries through the small display, and there’s no large menu board to give you a clear overview. It’s only once you squeeze inside the narrow space that you realise there are more items to choose from, which of course means you’ll want to reassess your choices. Reasonable, right?

Unfortunately, the woman taking my order didn’t seem to agree. She was visibly impatient, snapped at me to hurry up, and gave me no time to properly look. When I moved on to order a coffee, things took a rather surreal turn—she suddenly acted as though she couldn’t understand my English at all. I repeated myself multiple times, only to be met with an exasperated “What?” while she scanned me up and down. Quite the service.

After paying, I had to step out to take an urgent phone call and asked my friend to collect the order for me. Apparently, even in my absence, the same staff member managed to throw one more disapproving look in my direction.

Reading other reviews mentioning poor service and different treatment based on how people look, I can’t say I’m surprised anymore. Perhaps next time, I’ll make sure to look a bit more “fitting” rather than being a woman in color before expecting to be treated with basic courtesy.

Levenshulme Bakery

I went to another place to eat but it was closed so I thought why not come here I always wanted to go but never had the chance
probably the best shawarma I've had in North West
meat fresh and tasty  you can tell it is made  fresh daily
Good portion good service
what's not to like
had mixed shawarma with traditional samoon bread hits the spot could easily have 2
definitely worth a visit and definitely be back next time in Manchester

Only ever tried the chicken shawarma and it’s up there with Al Zains in taste and quality, 5 stars.

The only negatives are parking is extremely difficult to find and they only take cash or at least that was the case when we went.

It’s good
Is it better than most other good kebab shops not really
Would I travel to get there no
But it’s good
CASH only which is annoying in a civilised society unfortunately

Chicken sharwama on samoon was delicious.
Good variety of salad and sauces and the price was fair.
Chicken fatayar was edible and average.
Ordered a large chips and the portion was given sparingly.
Please fill the tray and don't be so tight.
Customer service was poor but polite, staff told me to wait 10 mins, no probz so I went outside stood next to the window where he can see me but didn't call when the order was ready.
Place can do with a renovation. Parking was a nightmare.
Warning to a south asian customer, the food is more suited to a Arab or English palate therefore don't expect a Chicken doner naan type of sandwich.
It's more towards the bland side. 😜

Had to try this after a recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. The lad on the front was cheerful and made me feel welcome.

so I chose the mix of chicken and lamb shawarma  in a fresh  fluffy tasty samoon bread with salad and it was perfect. And only a fiver as well

Then chose the halloumi tray with chips and salad including hummus, pickled cabbage and other healthy fresh veg tables .

The halloumi is the best I have ever had no joke.

Absolutely fabulous food and great value would highly recommend and will be back.

Vegan Infinity - Raw Vegan Cakes & Treats

The only “clean and allergen friendly” bakery I’ve found. Gluten, dairy, soy, and refined sugar feee. It doesn’t get better than this. And let me tell you, everything tastes phenomenal. You can tell it’s high quality ingredients. My favorites are the bannofee pie and the snickers cake. Love love love!

We ordered a selection of cakes on Friday evening, and we received confirmation that we could receive them the next day, so we were really impressed with how quickly we could collect the cakes. On top of that, we decided to order some more on the way over, and were able to collect them at the same time, so amazing service.

My partner and I are both gluten and lactose intolerant, so it was great to find a dessert business which can cater to these. The Trio Chocolate Cake, and the Vanilla & Berry Crumble Jam Cheesecake really stood out, and the cheesecake is one of the best that I have ever had and it is just perfectly balanced.
We will definitely be ordering again in the future!!

Been a while however my partner got me a Birthday cake from Vegan Infinity and honestly it was superb. I've been here a few times now and it never disappoints!. Everything tastes so devine, I have nothing bad to say.
I would definitely recommend, especially if you have major food allergies.

Bought a selection of cakes for my girlfriend's first mother's day, I ordered and drove immediately to pick them up. Completely blown away by these cakes, had no idea they were all vegan, quite probably the best cakes I've ever inhaled.

Really pleased to find a local vegan bakery which doesn't use refined sugars. I recently ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday, the service was fantastic from beginning to end. The cake was beautiful and delicious, all of our non-vegan friends and family enjoyed it too.

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