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, whether you’re after a gift for a loved one or want to treat yourself, 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!
đź“Ť 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 dĂ©cor is just as tasty, too.
đź“Ť Cocoa Cabana, 7 Murray St, Ancoats, Manchester 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.
đź“Ť 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!
đź“Ť Black Milk, 88 Oldham St, Manchester 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.
đź“Ť Sam Joseph, Altrincham Market, 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.
đź“Ť Dormouse Chocolates, Unit O, Deansgate Mews, Manchester M3 4EN.
7. Knoops
OK, not actual chocolate, but the liquid form can be just as special. Knoops is the ultimate destination for hot chocolate in Manchester, with wild creations you can’t find anywhere else. ‘Knoopology’ is described as “the ultimate personalisation process and is a four-step method”. Individuals choose their preferred hot or cold drink, followed by their chocolate percentage, then their milk, before finally enhancing their beverage with flavoursome add-ons.
The drink is poured out as a smooth hot chocolate, or over cold milk and ice for iced chocolate. The drink can be blended with ice cream, for a delicious milkshake. Hot chocolates and iced chocolates using 54 percent chocolate or above can be made vegan. Plus, you can buy many powders and chocolate products to make your very own at home – so do what you will.
đź“Ť Knoops, 68 Cross St, Manchester M2 4JQ.
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.
đź“Ť CocoAimes, Unit 9b, Lomber Hey Farm, 74 Andrew Ln, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8HY.