NYC-style cookie and doughnut shop launches neighbourhood bakery at former Manchester Cat Cafe

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A city-centre bakery specialising in New York-inspired giant cookies, doughnuts and sweet bakes is launching its very own bakery and cafe at the former Manchester Cat Cafe site in the Northern Quarter. Gooey's neighbourhood bakery and cafe will open this weekend, and will boast an in-house bakery, takeout coffee ordering and a counter full of pastries, cookies and more.

Tucked off High Street, its new site overlooking the square, will bring a West Coast vibe and Northern Quarter charm. A sneak peak at the interiors suggests a breezy and casual affair, allowing the bakes and sweet treats to take centre stage.

The bakery has gained a 'cult-like' following since it set up shop doing delivery during lockdown and later a kiosk at the entrance of Ducie Street Warehouse. In May 2021 it expanded its reach by setting up a site at the popular food and drink neighbourhood Hatch, with a unit facing Oxford Road - ideal for appealing to hungry passers by.

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Ranging from classic doughnut fillings like raspberry jam and vanilla custard, to cookies such as double chocolate with a gooey, soft centre, their bakes often have people queuing down the street. Keeping customers on their toes, seasonal specials have previously included hot cross bun-inspired cookies, and the 'kinderella' donut, which tastes like Kinder Bueno.

Branching out from its cookies and doughnuts, diners can expect some imaginative brunch items, from bacon butties in Shokupan bread and whipped avocado on toast, to Gooey French toast. The latter is stuffed with dulce de leche and maple syrup, topped with French salted butter - guaranteed to become on of their most popular plates.

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