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.

The little shop is so great! I had a milkshake and it was delicious. The menu is very large with a…read morelot of varieties. The atmosphere is very fun and inviting. The gentleman working was very welcoming, kind and helpful as I took awhile to decide. I would definitely return and recommend.

Scoop! is like an oasis, right in the centre of the Arndale. I took a break here the other day and…read morehad a gorgeous ice cream sundae for £3.45, which I was unable to finish. I had a few bites of my friend's waffle and ice cream too, absolutely delicious. I mean how can you go wrong with that? It's a match made in heaven. Not only do they do ice cream, but they offer toasties and paninis for just £3.25, and great Italian coffees too. I love the forecourt terrace where you can sit, take the weight off and watch all the frantic Christmas shoppers running from store to store. It's a real treat.

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!

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.

Another safe-haven in Rusholme for everyone with a sweet tooth. Much like moonlight and a plethora…read moreof other ice-cream parlours on the curry mile, this particular one caters for all your guilty pleasures. My recent visit here owed more to parking convenience than anything else. Treats was not far from receiving the coveted 5 star rating. Unfortunately the ice ceam flavour range isn't as extensive as its competition. The sponge cake however was delightful, and had a very likeable home made flavour to it that I love. This basically means that the cake was baked to perfection and whoever made it didn't go OTT with adding all the bits & bobs. Kept it simple is what I liked. Bit of jam in the middle an appropriate amount of cream & voila. None of that American shoving every known ingredient and what not into the cake until there's not much cake left to taste. The Dime bar cake also received the bog standard response from me; GLEE. However I must say Delights is still my numero uno for all ice-cream/faluda/cake cravings. But this isn't too far off the mark and I would certainly recommend it.

Treats with its peculiar signage is the equivalent of the sweet box. Trading in various sugary…read morewears treats may be aiming for the young couple end of the market with its love heart adorned sign. Playing in the same field as its arch rival treats is home to milkshakes, smoothies, ice cream and homemade cakes. These points are popping up more and more, people it seem need their sweet tooth to be satisfied after setting their faces on fire in the local curry houses. Treats is no exception to the rule and you can grab your milkshake or anything with sugar in for £2.50. Just like sweet box down the road treats can be a chronic problem for your digestion if you have no self control. I will sit in there and gorge, 5 minutes later I'm at the tip of the iceberg of a sugary high.

First time here and the ice cream was Amazing! I will come back soon definitely yummy!read more

Based right at the entrance of Chill Factor-e this is the best ice-cream parlour around! With it…read morebeing part of the ski centre, there's a massive car park so you shouldn't have to fight for a parking spot. There's so many different flavours to pick from, it always takes me a good few minutes to make a decision. They do have the standard flavours like vanilla, mint choc chip, etc, but to mix things up a little bit, they have some genius ideas, such and ice-cream mixed with sweets, biscuits and other delicious sauces. This time I opted for the Jammie Dodger ice-cream - it was perfectly creamy and had little chunks of biscuit in it. I'm not a massive fan of the ice-cream cones so I opted to have mine in a tub. There are however a few different options when it comes to the cones, there's the standard plain one, a chocolate one and one with sprinkles. This is a cute little café, so there are seats so that you can sit down and enjoy your ice-cream. Alternatively you can walk around with it and watch people ski / snowboard through the viewing area. The prices are marvellous for the quality of the products served. I cannot fault this place at all.

Nice Ice Cream parlour with bright coloured garish decor. Nice to eat in with Ice Cream served in…read morehuge glass goblets. Lots of different choices of flavour, such as a bright blue coloured bubblegum flavour. I chose a slightly more conservative combination of raspberry ripple and cherry. The ice cream is branded as Italian gelato. It doesn't taste as good as genuine Italian gelato should. In particular, the raspberry ripple I had tasted quite icy, and not creamy at all.

This establishment was called Chicken Charcoal before but now they are 'Gelato Passion' and are…read moreoffering ice cream and warm Desserts. I came here because I was craving for Italian ice cream and I must say it tasted delicious. The ice cream contains whole, fresh, real fruit from selected farms (written on their menu). Italian ice cream is lower in fat than most ice creams but still tastes super creamy. Lots of choice (approx. 25 yummy flavours!): I chose Ferrero and Oreo cookie and both were divine! Big scoops, great price (1 scoop £1.25) but unfortunately I had to wait approx. 10 min for my 2 scoops of ice creAm since they don't hand it to you straight away. Location: Rusholme. Very multicultural, and can be super busy after 7 pm

I really really really like this place - in fact it was that much of a pleasurable cake and tea…read moreexperience that I'm gonna give it 5 stars! Having a rare afternoon off recently and having our oldest child in nursery, my wife and myself had a quick trip down here and treated ourselves to 3 cakes and tea between us - the salted caramel cake was amazing and the tea tasted lovely in proper china cups. You can eat in or out with just a small number of tables for the even smaller number of days of sunny weather. I hear the afternoon tea is excellent (my wife goes regularly) - I really need to get here again soon and check it out. Tea and cake FTW!

A cute little cafe hidden away on Burton Road in West Didsbury! The owner is really lovely and…read morefriendly, and they are allergen friendly. We visited this cafe for afternoon tea, and they offer gluten-free options! You get a scone (GF available) with clotted cream and jam, savory pastry (not GF but she'll give you an extra scone), finger sandwiches (GF and veggie options available!), and TWO pastries! (GF also available; portions are HUGE!). I tried the GF elderflower and lemon loaf and the GF triple chocolate brownie; both were delicious. They also take cake orders, and offer customizable treats depending on your allergies. It's a lovely and inexpensive treat; will definitely visit again!