This is as good as it get's for your local bakery and cafe in the UK. Friendly staff, lovely…read moreenvironment and the best cakes you will taste this side of the channel. When you enter, you'll probably struggle to find seating as this local Cafe has become the hang out place for Mum'n'Kids, Pensioners and the odd student who likes a good coffee. The cakes and sandwiches which are made fresh on site are to die for! A must for any cake lover!

I absolutely ADORE Mama Bears Cakes & Bakes!!! I live in the US, and my boyfriend lives in the UK,…read moreand I wanted to send him something super special for our anniversary. After searching endlessly and fruitlessly for weeks online for someone who could make exactly what I wanted, accept payment internationally, and deliver it to my BF, I messaged Mama Bear's, and the owner is an absolute ANGEL. She worked with me to decide on exactly what to create. Even though the things I asked for aren't typically items that she makes, she told me that she was a "romantic" and would be happy to make a special order for me. She even ended up adding decorations on her own because she wanted to make it extra special! Such a lovely person to work with!!! Her husband hand-delivered the cake & chocolate-covered strawberries to my boyfriend on our anniversary and even passed along a special message. My boyfriend was totally surprised and absolutely impressed with the presentation of the gift itself. He also said that the cake and strawberries were incredibly DELICIOUS!!! He really tried to ration them out to last longer, but they were so good he couldn't help eating them within about a week and a half haha. Mama Bear is the greatest, and if you live in the area, you should DEFINITELY choose her shop! I'd be there for coffee and baked goods daily if I didn't live across the pond! haha.

When it comes to drinks, I have tried only mocha, and it was just delicious!Rich and saturated…read moretextures. The shop also features loads of appetising cakes, candies and pastries. Generally I don't like chocolate cakes, but the one from Pattesserie Valerie made me change my mind! If you don't want feel guilty for indulging in chunky mouthwatering cakes, you can choose from small candies (also mouthwatering) for just 60p. Coffee prices are comparable with high-street shops, such as Starbucks. What I found strange is that some cakes don't feature prices.

A friend who lives near Oxford Road recently told me about a new Patisserie Valerie and I felt it…read moremy duty to test it out with her yesterday afternoon. Am a big fan of Pat Val since I first sampled its' delights about 11-12 years ago when it opened 2 doors from my then work in Kensington. When I first moved up north I was gutted there was no Patisserie Valerie in Manchester so was very happy when the big one opened on St Anns Square a few years ago. This is new branch is a very small shop and we were lucky to get a seat. It does the same cakes as the main shop but not as many. We went for a chocolate mousse to share and it was very nice. Quite rich and would not have had a full slice after eating a large lunch. We had a hot chocolate and this is the reason I've marked it down from 5* as it wasn't the same hot chocolate as I usually get in the larger store. It was very nice hot choc with cream but the one in the other shop is richer and thicker and to be honest, was a little disappointed not to have that here. Overall though it is a good addition to the Pat Val family.

Seeing as though they've won some award given out by the observer I thought it rude not to check…read morethis place out. The place is beautifully decorated and they showcase their cakes in rows behind glass cases. It all feels very French, pretty and clean in there. The gentleman serving me was so friendly and he wasn't in a rush to serve me and send me on my way. I chose a cake which had layers of puff pastry and vanilla cream. It was placed in a fancy box and I was on my way. I had my 1 year old with me so by the time I got home the cake looked a little worse for ware. However it didn't detract from the taste, the pastry was rich and buttery but the cream was just sweet enough and light to make it work. I can't wait to try the chocolate salted caramel one next time.

Brought my from selfridges at Trafford Centre -Passionfruit Eclair (£3.90) - this beautifully…read morecrafted eclair by @_bisousbisous is to die for! Crispy choux pastry with a sweet tangy passion fruit filling. I really enjoyed every bite. I can't wait to try out more of their menu!

If you want good quality, well priced celebration cakes then Paris is your girl. From minions to…read moreprincesses there isn't an idea she can't bring to life in the fondant form. If you're after something a little bit smaller, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Oreo Cheesecake, the carrot cake, the red velvet cake ... Well, any of the cakes really! The huge slices are very reasonably priced too. Paris also offers outside catering services and a candy buffet cart too.

From the owner: Celebration Cakes Outside Catering…read moreFresh Cakes Cupcakes Tea & Coffee Sandwiches

Food selection is nice Service is fast and very friendly…read moreAmbiance is quite fine even if it is next to the perfume shops

It's a great place to have brunch whilst shopping in Selfridges, the atmosphere is calm with the…read moretiniest scent of perfume. The place is surprisingly affordable and cheaper than many places in the Northern Quarter. Since it is San Carlo's, the quality of the food speaks for itself. The customer service is always friendly as always.

This place is super cute and tiny. My friends and I decided to stop in a tea shop in Chinatown…read morewhile visiting Manchester. We had their FLAT WHITE COFFEE & the SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CAKE. The cake was not too sweet and very well made. I believe it was the owner that served us, who was super friendly and attentive. ENJOY!

I heard about this café on Manchester confidential two months ago and then saw Jonny's photo on…read moreyelp. I had always wanted to try it out since it's the first ever coffee house in Chinatown. It's located on princess street, a corner of Manchester Chinatown and next to the back of Manchester art gallery. It was managed by the owner of the hair salon next door. I went on a Saturday afternoon before some shopping in Chinatown. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon. The light came in through the big windows and reflected on the clean blue furniture inside the coffee shop. It's such a small but cosy place. The tone insider is clean, simple and relaxed. They have a wide range of freshly baked cakes varied from chocolate, French macaroons, peanut butter brownie, and rocky road to sponges etc. The beverage selection includes most popular coffees, teas and funky cold soft drinks. I had a flat white with an orange &almond cake, which was £3. It was a great deal for a coffee and a lovely cake. They have their own roasters and the coffee was strong and aromatic. There was no fancy presentation on top of the coffee but the taste was pretty decent. The cake was spot on. I do not like the heavy sugary cake much (yeah, I know) and this cake was moist, melting in the month and rich in flavour. It's a very chill out place and it's perfect for relaxing after shopping in town or before meeting someone for dinner in Chinatown.

Found this place occasionally since the rain today. Just have a mixed fruit eclair and tasted good…read more Maybe I will try for the second time.

Nipped in here due to the tempting Patisserie in the window. We went in and had a couple of cold…read morebottled drinks, a latte and a milkshake along with a lemon meringue pie and a chocolate tarte. We ordered at the till and the drinks were brought out but they had forgotten the cakes and had to be reminded. The milkshake looked great but the milk was not cold and made it taste a little like a tepid "hot chocolate". It was about £20 for all of this and to be honest with the slow service (it was not busy) milkshake and the ok'ish patisserie I wouldn't really recommend.

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.