Gooey Bakery + Café
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About
This bakery and café serves a mix of sweet and savoury dishes, with a focus on indulgent baked goods and hearty sandwiches. It has become known for its French toast, which is noted for its distinctive texture and flavour. The menu also includes items like the Classic Reuben, egg sandwich, and bacon sandwich, alongside sweet treats such as red velvet cookies and custard donuts. The café provides a range of coffee and teas to accompany its menu. Staff are attentive to dietary needs and provide menu recommendations. It is a spot that has gained attention for its combination of rich desserts and satisfying savoury options.
Customer Reviews
Gooey is easily one of the best dessert spots in Manchester. Everything is rich, indulgent, and made to an unreal standard — from the cookies to the brownies, it’s clear why the place is always busy. The flavours are bold without being sickly, and every bite actually lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is lively but still welcoming, and the staff are friendly and efficient even when it’s packed. Whether you’re popping in for a quick treat or going all in on dessert, Gooey never disappoints. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this place is a must.
I wasn’t expecting too much from this café at first, as I thought it was just another influencer spot — but it turned out to be such a pleasant surprise! What impressed me most was actually their savoury food, which was absolutely delicious and even better than many savoury restaurants I’ve tried. The katsu sandwich and crispy prawn bun were both full of flavour. With my Asian palate, I noticed the stir-fried veg tasted a bit like Cantonese-style sauce, which I really enjoyed. The katsu sandwich was perfectly balanced in flavour, and the prawn bun was juicy and thick — just a little salty, so make sure to have it with the bread in one bite. I was genuinely shocked (in a good way!) at the first bite — I’m sure you’ll feel the same. We didn’t try the cookie, so can’t comment on the sweet options. The Kinder donut was good, though not particularly special. We planned to try the Reuben sandwich but didn’t this time — it seemed popular, so check other reviews for that one. The only downside was the service — not sure if I’m happy with it, as there’s always a queue outside but the table turnover seemed quite slow. The online ordering system also felt a bit sluggish, which might have caused the queue. It made the experience a bit less pleasant despite the great food. All in all, I’ll definitely be coming back for the savoury dishes again soon!
Food was very tasty, with an interesting menu that I’d like to come back to soon. We tried the Classic Reuben, Egg sandwich and Bacon sandwich, as well as coffee and teas. All were absolutely lovely and staff were very kind and accommodating when asked if we could get extra Reuben sandwiches to go. Atmosphere overall was very friendly, though some tables could have been cleaned quicker. Otherwise, we had a great time and I’d love to come back to try the famous french toast!
