Looking to get something sweet? Manchester is not just the elite city of the North when it comes to music, sport and culture but also chocolate too. Yep, turns out we can’t quite get enough of the creamy, rich goodness – with a number of wonderful chocolatiers gracing our home. Without further ado, here are some of the best places in Manchester for chocolate for those with a sweet tooth.
1. Slattery
Manchester’s legendary chocolatiers Slattery are well-known for long fulfilling Northern sweet tooths, with not only their chocolate shop, but also a dining room where you can shamelessly indulge in rich chocolate, cakes and more. If that wasn’t enough to sweeten the deal for you, they also offer up a whopping chocolate challenge – which few people have managed to conquer so far! Slattery, 197 Bury New Rd, Whitefield, M45 6GE.
2. Cocoa Cabana
Serving up the indulgent tastes of chocolate in many forms across both Ancoats and West Didsbury, award-winning chocolatiers Cocoa Cabana know how to hit the spot, with artisan chocolates, a huge array of hot chocolate flavours, cakes, milkshakes, chocolate cocktails and more. It really is a chocolate lover’s paradise, and the décor is just as tasty, too. Cocoa Cabana, 7 Murray St, Ancoats, M4 6HS | 168 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, M20 1LH.
3. Cocoa Tree
A lovely little chocolatier nestled in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Cocoa Tree is the perfect spot for those looking for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly sweet treats – with the regular milky stuff available for those without dietary requirements, too. Choose from colourful works of art, indulge in rich truffles, and enjoy a number of experimental flavours that are a whole world away from your Friday night bar of Dairy Milk. Cocoa Tree, 492 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, M21 9AS.
4. Black Milk
A pretty good all-rounder for huge desserts, Black Milk has chocolate in all sorts of varieties – be it smothered on top of waffles, in the form of a creamy hot chocolate, or even in their house Kinderella sauce. Trust us when we say, you might want two spoons for these monster creations! Black Milk, 88 Oldham St, M4 1LF.
5. Sam Joseph
Serving up a sweet, sweet storm at Altrincham Market, Sam Joseph creates yummy handmade chocolates, truffles, and chocolate bars. If that wasn’t all, those in need of a real sugar fix can enjoy other tasty treats such as ice creams, gelato, tarts and more – as well as an array of very good looking truffles to scoff. Sam Joseph, Greenwood Street, Altrincham, WA14 1SA.
6. Dormouse Chocolates
The chocolate from this Manchester shop situated in Deansgate Mews is actually award-winning, as it was crowned Indie Food Producer of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2022. The bean to bar chocolatiers champion new, transparent trading methods in place of commodity cacao, so when you purchase a bar you can trace the journey of your chocolate. Offering chocolate bars rich in cocoa, Dormouse Chocolates also have a Bean to Door Club subscription which makes for a great gift for the chocolate lovers in your life. Dormouse Chocolates, Unit O, Deansgate Mews, M3 4EN.
7. Born Chocolate
Born Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate brand, born in Manchester. Founded by Nina, whilst on her maternity leave, making chocolate was her way of winding down after a day of singing nursery rhymes and doting over her newborn. After many years making refined sugar free ‘chocolate’ to satisfy a very sweet tooth, she eventually delved deeper into the art of making chocolate from its origin.
Working with cooperatives to source beans ethically, she quickly became fascinated with the process, and how three simple ingredients can create something so incredible. Her labour of love and passion for chocolate, soon found Born chocolate stocked on shelves around Manchester and selling like hotcakes online. Read more about Born Chocolate and shop the products here.
8. CocoAimes
CocoAimes is luxury Belgian chocolate company, set on a lovely farm in High Lane, Stockport, where each chocolatey treat is lovingly handcrafted by Amy. Amy crafts bespoke and unique chocolate treats and her passion for chocolatery comes through in the gorgeous designs she creates. Whether you’re a music fan, mad for the latest blockbusters or can’t get enough video games, Amy has the chocolate creation for you. Explore the weird and wacky world of chocolate here. CocoAimes, Unit 9b, Lomber Hey Farm, 74 Andrew Ln, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8HY.