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Ice Shack

Restaurant Ice cream shop Vegan restaurant Cake shop Dessert shop

One of the Top rated Ice cream shops in Manchester


Address

414 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Manchester M20 3BW, United Kingdom

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (237 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 6 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Chantelle H. 1 year ago on Google • 189 reviews
    I ordered a cake from Leah for my fiance's birthday, cookie monster theme (my nickname for him since he loves cookies) and it came out absolutely beautiful! I am so impressed! Even better, it tastes absolutely divine! Chocolate & hazelnut flavour, even the frosting has a hint of hazelnut flavouring. Being a vegan cake, it means we can also share the cake with any of our friends! Absolutely gorgeous, thank you! The place itself also had a lovely warm vibe, cosy decor and games on the the tables for some fun! Perfect for a stop off for a brew and dessert. Leah and Matt (the owners) are both fantastic people, and this place is well worth a visit 😊
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matteo M. 2 years ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Such a great little place! 100% vegan, from ice creams to cakes. & cupcakes They’ve got it all. It’s a really nice place to chill and relax, playing some board games or just spend time with your friends. Pet friendly too 😍 can’t recommend enough!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim J. 1 year ago on Google • 569 reviews
    Great experience - a nice cosy and relaxed cafe with heavenly vegan cakes, ice-cream and chocolates. The oreo cake was the best vegan sponge I've ever had and probably in my top 3 of any cake ever! They also do cakes to order if you've an event coming up - the cake was very well received at a recent party we had regardless of whether people were vegan or not!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fazlynn A. 2 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Cozy shop with yummy offerings. We tried the waffle ice cream sandwich (to die for) - the cinnamon maple marzipan ice cream is amazing! The coconut pistachio ice cream is so lovely too. Everything is Vegan and perfect. Friendly hosts too ❤ We are from London and happy we found Ice Shack. We also got a slice of the Chocolate peanut butter cake and Caramel cheesecake. All were heavenly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elyece M. 1 year ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Manchester is home to many great vegan places, but none quite compare to this one. From the incredible range of ice cream flavours to the delectable cakes, Iceshack does away with any compromise between visuals and taste, instead overachieving in both with every creation. But it's not just the food, ambiance, service, or sense of community that kept me coming back. It's the feeling of home that you get, no matter if it's your first visit or you are a regular. Iceshack has set an impossibly high standard for me, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy A. 10 months ago on Google
    Ice shack is THE place to get ice cream, cake, hot drinks etc. All of the cakes and the majority of the ice-creams/sorbets are homemade. This dedicated passion for the café is matched with the warm energy and friendly attitude by the staff. The cakes are not only some of the best I've ever tasted, but some of the icing artwork is outstanding. It's colourful and welcoming vibe makes it somewhere I go when I need some self-care, aided by the affordability. The only negative is that it's not on the high street and so people don't know what they're missing! Gluten free options available, dog friendly and suitable for families.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L 2 years ago on Google
    Good ice cream but I wanted something savoury to start. I asked for a mixed kebab with extra yogurt and lemon juice, the staff looked at me weird I am sure this was racially motivated. But I heard some communist mutterings, having grown up in cambodia under Pol Pot. It made me feel at home. #KeepItGoing. Great ice cream. 5 stars.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam N. 1 year ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Massive selection of ice cream and cakes. The ice creams can be made into milkshakes too! Lots of board games and relaxed feel. Went with non vegans and they didn't realise it was all vegan!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josie W. 5 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    I loved all the Halloween themed cakes. I had a slice of the fearfetti with a scoop of pistachio ice cream and it was delicious. The service was amazing, atmosphere was super friendly. I was supporting a gentleman with hearing impairment who has trouble modulating his speaking volume but nobody made us feel worried or bad about this which was lovely. Also love the LGBTQIA+ welcoming vibe and the awesome wall art and decor. See you soon ice shack 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noah W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place to have ice cream and cake. Could easily spend hours here with the board games and Mario kart. The lady was so friendly and bubbly made the experience even nicer and the cakes she makes herself. Just a great place to have fun and eat nice sweet treats

  • 5/5 Storm K. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place it's a hidden gem of Manchester , of you're looking for vegan ice-cream ,cakes and coffees this is the place ! They have a nice area to sit and chill and work on your laptop , there's even a Nintendo 64 to play super Mario carts with your pals ! The owners are absolutely lovely and it's a great place to meet other vegan people too , Located in withington just near the library

  • 5/5 Charlotte W. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! Very friendly and welcoming. Always a smiling face to great you. Brill selection of ice cream, cake and hot drinks and loads of games to play if you sit in

  • 5/5 Jen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place desserts are absolutely delicious and locally made vegan ice cream was amazing. Leah the new owner was really friendly and welcoming would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting a nice place for a chill and some delicious vegan dessert

  • 5/5 Emelie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little dessert place! Went there as a mixed vegan and non-vegan group, and everyone loved the ice creams and cake! Great choice of flavours, classics and fun ones! The cakes are made by the owner and as well as looking amazing, they tasted lovely too. Pleased there were options for our gluten-free person too. The owner is lovely, warm and inviting. Definitely would recommend!! Unfortunately waffles and cookie sandwiches had sold out do will just have to come back to try them!

  • 5/5 Anna S. 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing place! We went there today without knowing that this place is fully vegan. I was over the moon with home made ice cream! Omg they were the best ice cream I ever had😱😱😱 Atmosphere was absolutely fantastic, delicious cakes (Oreo and Jaffa cake were yumi)😋 and next time we are definitely coming for more. I didn't expect much and it was amazing suprise to see so many board games,kids and dog friendly offers and accessories. We loved it and I already recommended this place to my friends. We will be back soon with our 🐕 🐕 as they can get some ice cream too 😀 Well done guys 💪 Thank you so much for having us.

  • 5/5 Chevron E. 8 months ago on Google
    The cakes are exceptional! So often in places like this the cake looks gorgeous and tastes... fine. Not here; everything is beautifully flavoured, moist and gorgeously decorated. The staff are really friendly too.

  • 5/5 Cheryl V. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    We only found Ice Shack last summer and feel so fortunate that we did. Thank You Ice Shack team for all the wonderful welcomes and meaningful goodbyes, for the toys, the smiles, the conversations and of course the ever so tasty ice cream and cakes, that just happen to be amazingly vegan 🫶🏻 All the best of luck for your next adventure in your new location on Wilmslow Rd.

  • 5/5 S M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a nice place. Visited from Emidlands on the way home. Quaint, non pretentious, warm and welcoming! We had tea, carrot cake, chocolate slice and everything was delicious. So delicious that we took some extras home. Owner was really lovely too, its not so often you can walk into a place and someone will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. thank you and we'll definitely be popping in again. Xx

  • 5/5 Maddy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best cake place ever, and it’s vegan!! I’m not vegan personally, but their cakes are to die for! Also, they do loads of different ice creams and sorbets! The photo below is of a vegan chocolate orange cupcake as a highland cow, and their vegan crème eggs cupcakes they did at Easter!

  • 5/5 Artur K. 7 years ago on Google
    First I have to say I'm not bothered about sweets. I don't buy them, rarely I'll eat it if it's there and I'm hungry :). I LOVE ice cream though. With a passion. When I read an article in MEN last week about place called Ice Shack going 100% vegan I knew to try it out asap. Was worth it. This is my favourite ice cream place from now. Even my friend who is allergic to soya could try some thanks to advice from the staff. I think I might even try their cakes or truffles one day...

  • 5/5 Łukasz P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff, super delicious ice cream and cones. I was really impressed with coconut ice cream with pistachios.

  • 5/5 Natalie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little find ! We drove over from Bolton and were not disappointed. Amazing member of staff served us and the place had such a chilled and welcoming vibe, the energy was very warm. We had the cinnamon cake and the berry cake which were both 10 out of 10 !! Cant wait to try more 💚

  • 5/5 Libby M. 2 years ago on Google
    It cannot be overstated how beautiful and charming this place is. The sorbet selection is amazing and I looooove it so much

  • 5/5 R.A K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Totally vegan. Lots of board games. Good ambience and music was nice and chilled. Took 2 young kids and two older and they had a great time. Ice cream was lovely (chocolate, chocolate orange) and also tried the Choc orange cake which was fantastic. Not sickly but just right with some ice cream. Free water for those who feel thirsty after an ice cream. Will come back. Keep it up! Ive added the current menu on here for peop

  • 5/5 Rozalia Kaczmarek (Rosie K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place, fabulous selection of desserts and all reasonably priced. Marzipan ice cream is to die for!!

  • 5/5 Richard M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great tasting ice cream. Great atmosphere, great friendly staff and best of all, my son has a choice of 22 different flavours of ice cream. Definitely well worth a visit if you are close by and well worth a visit for people who can't have regular ice cream due to milk allergy.

  • 5/5 Harry V. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Incredible vegan ice cream and general vegan gorgeousness. And at a really good price, with amazing staff! Such a humble gem in Withington 🥰

  • 5/5 Malgorzata De W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very charming place. Great choice of vegan desserts. Ice creams are amazing. Would be nice to have greater selection of gluten and refined sugar free items, but other than that is great. Would definitely recommend

  • 5/5 Edward R. 2 years ago on Google
    Ice Shack? More like, N-Ice Shack because everything here tastes so NICE!!! (except Mario Kart which I have been reliably informed is inedible.)


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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