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Pollen Bakery

Sourdough, Vegan Brunch

Worth ordering: Breadnamed in 8 reviews

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Top tips

  • Try the raspberry and coconut cake when it’s available; one reviewer called it the most delicious vegan cake they’d had.
  • Good to know: Expect limited seating and slower service when it’s busy; arriving early may make it easier to find a table.
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  • For a sunny visit, take your coffee to the outdoor seating by the canal.
  • Ask what vegan items are available that day, as the cake and other counter options change and can sell out.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Pastrynamed in 7 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Sourdoughnamed in 5 reviews

People also mention coffee, flat white and muffin.

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Also cinnamon roll, croissant, focaccia and sweet.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for attentive service, friendly service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, laptop-friendly and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Pollen is known for its 28-hour sourdough, pastries and coffee, with a light-filled interior and outdoor tables beside the marina. The menu includes vegan dishes such as porridge, tomato panzanella and a tofu bánh mì, but reviews report that vegan counter options can be scarce or unavailable, and prices feel high to some visitors.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Pollen Bakery · dine-in · 2 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union St, Manchester M4 6FQ, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–16:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
08:00–15:00
Thursday
08:00–15:00
Friday
08:00–15:00
Saturday
09:00–16:00
Sunday
09:00–16:00

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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