The Flat Baker

The best croissant in all of Manchester, maybe even the UK. The pistachio one is incredibly good and flavorful. We also tried the lemon one, which is definitely worth it too. The place itself is very pleasant, especially on sunny days

We were expecting the croissant to be served with ice cream, but upon arrival, we were informed that it’s only available during summer—not in winter. We ended up ordering the pistachio croissant instead, but it was just average, and the price felt slightly on the expensive side. Might give it another try in the summer if I’m back in Manchester!

I've tried all three of their vegan bakes - Tonka cookie, Cinnamon Swirl and Banana Walnut loaf and all of them were 10/10. I put a candle on the cookie fory birthday, it's thick, doughy and had the best chocolate in it. And was only a couple of quid, their coffee is quite affordable too. The new cafes are much appreciated addition to having to wait in the cold, be aware on weekends there Normally is a long queue, lots of runclubs and people go here for breakfast! However, it goes down reasonably quickly. The staff are always friendly and helpful - they do seem always a bit tired. They always have a very wide selection of food. However, I really wish they'd rotate some of the vegan options, it's a bit frustrating seeing these awesome new bakes - pistachio croissant - but vegans, dairy free individuals have the same thing. Also oat milk is 40p extra, I understand the price for coffee is low but it's annoying. That being said, it's a great place to quickly pop around if you're in Ancoats, it's for some good cake.