Vegan
Organic
Take-out
Bakery
A quirky vegan dessert parlor serving ice cream, milkshakes, cakes, truffles, pastries and hot drinks. Fully vegan since Apr 2017. Relocated from 1c 160-164 Wellington Rd. Open Wed-Sat 12:00-20:00, Sun 12:00-18:00. Closed Mon-Tue.
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414 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Manchester, England, M20 3BW
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Last update on 15 Apr 2024 by IceshackM20
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80 Reviews
First Review by RJS
Diroege
Points +34
Must visit - Edit
Been meaning to pop into the Ice Shack for ages and finally did today. The service was bubbly, the ice cream delicious, the cakes looked tempting but managed to resist. Definitely recommend it. Will be returning soon enough
Read morePros: Selection, Friendly
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SophieTravers
Points +38
Really nice ice cream and cake - Edit
I got the black forest gateau ice cream, my friend got pistachio, and we shared a slice of coffee and walnut cake. Both were lovely and there was a really good selection there! Would definitely go again and try another flavour :)
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rosie-jane
Points +114
Delicious cakes and ice cream - Edit
Really good cake and ice creams.
Read moreWe got cakes and milkshakes which were all delicious.
There was a large range of ice creams to pick from.
Staff were so lovely and friendly.
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darlingrhi
Points +386
Best ice cream with most interesting flavours - Edit
They have such a range of flavours and the ice cream are soooooo good. They also do milkshakes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-18
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guardianoftheplanet
Points +180
One of my Favourite Places - Edit
Ice Shack is amazing. If you are in Manchester, don’t miss out on a visit, it’s worth coming out of the city centre for. I come here so much and each time is just as delicious as the last. The owner is fab and they have 96 (possibly 97 now) ice cream flavours on rotation. Just a lovely place to be whether you are 5 or 50.
Read morePros: Yummy, Lovely space, The owner!
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JadeEvers
Points +28
I've only tried the cake..... - Edit
I've only tried the cake, but it is quite something else, there is so much variety a nd they are all so delicious. This is definitely my go to place when I am craving a sweet treat! Such a joyful experience!
Read morePros: Amazing options , Fun atmosphere , Taste sensation
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arlo2
Points +146
Lovely, lovely, LOVELY - Edit
Went here the other week on a little date. We took the dog, who got a little treat, and played connect 4 with some ice cream and cake. The service was brilliant and the owner is such a warm and welcoming host. We will be back soon to try some new flavours, but what we had was incredibly yummy. I had a pistachio and raspberry cake which was incredibly moist in the most delicious way, and my partner had chocolate ice cream. A classic, but by no means boring. It was creamy, tasty, and so chocolatey!! See you soon, ice shack!
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moony69
Points +99
Hot choc heaven - Edit
Our favourite vegan haunt in its new home. So much good stuff to say but today is all about hot chocolate!
Read moreAbsolutely perfect 😍
Pros: Everything, Staff, Hot choc
Cons: None
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ayoung15
Points +1239
Amazing place - Edit
Incredible ice cream, very tasty cakes and cupcakes and a super friendly funny and lovely owner!! The biscoff ice cream is super creamy and tastes like you are having an actual biscuit!! The chocolate and peanut butter cake was my favourite. Great place to sit down, have a chat, have a coffee and enjoy great cakes. I also found the board games on the tables a nice distraction and great idea to entertain!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-23
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Nattyy
Points +2799
So much choice ! - Edit
Really lovely staff, felt like we were back at Disney world 😂
Read moreCream egg cupcake is amazing ! The chocolate and salted caramel was a little dry but could just be today, the lotus biscoff cake was really good, luxury hot chocolate defo worth getting👌👌
Sooo many ice cream flavours to choose from, we got green apple and was yummy.
IceshackM20
Hello there :)
Read moreI’m so glad to enjoyed our little spot!
Those cream egg cakes are all we’ll be baking between now and Easter I think 😅
The choc salted caramel was one of our non gluten containing cakes so definitely has that slightly different texture, completely understandable that that’s not for everyone.
Biscoff continues to be the vegan staple though!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, and I hope you have an excellent week
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Joey1998
Points +54
Highly recommend - Edit
Great little icecream shop that serves amazing cake, including GF
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-01
Pros: Cake, Icecream, Staff
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lh0p98
Points +500
❤️❤️❤️ - Edit
Love it here. Such a cool community vibe. They’ve just moved units to around the corner and they’re hosting more events. Not to mention it’s really fairly priced. One of Withington’s vegan gems💎
Read moreIceshackM20
Hello there!
Read moreThank you so much for the lovely review! It makes us unreasonably happy to be just one of little old withington’s vegan gems, so lucky to have so much amazing choice around here.
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AliceManchip
Points +1534
I LOVE ICE SHACK - Edit
The cakes here are amazing! They are well priced and the selection is always changing. They have a massive variety of ice cream and cakes with some inventive flavours. A wide range of herbal teas which is a plus! The customer service is outstanding - the staff are friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend!! Loads of fun board games to play!
Read moreEdit: had to update my post to recommend the tiramisu cake (one of my favourite vegan cakes ever). If it is on display when you go - definitely get a slice (or two)
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-02
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Woolfie
Points +40
Absolute gem - well worth seeking out - Edit
Our third visit here (we aren't local) and my 8 year old is already asking if we can visit again next time we are in Manchester!
Read moreWe had Halloween influenced cakes (huge slices) accompanied by delicious hot drinks. The star of the show however was the huge range of ice creams of all kinds of flavours. We tried to go for ones which are unusual so included cinnamon and pumpkin pie - the former was wonderful in particular. The kids happily played on the wide range of games that are available which keeps them all happy, so it would be a great place to bring children where they won't get bored hopefully.
It's in a small road tucked away by Withington Library - this does mean it is close to quite a few bus routes which stop outside or nearby so its great if you are reliant on public transport. Definitely a must-do when we are next visiting.
Pros: delicious food, wonderful owner, loads of games to keep the small people happy
Cons: None I can think of
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IanRoberts
Points +20
Great Ice cream - Edit
Amazing ice cream at a reasonable price with incredibly friendly staff and a nice environment
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere, Fair pricing , Excellent ice cream
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LisaSpykers
Points +8010
Perfect cake and tasty ice cream - Edit
Despite being totally full from dinner at nearby Lotus, we managed to squeeze in a Biscoff and banoffee flavored ice cream with a slice of cake to go. The ice cream and cone were yum and a really good price. The vanilla cake with a jam and cream centre was perfectly moist and flavorful despite being a little on the small side. Next time, I need to try the Oreo cake!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-14
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katiechurn
Points +1237
Obsessed with this place - Edit
Such a lovely little ice cream shop! The ice creams are some of the best vegan ice cream I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot 😋) and there’s so many amazing flavours! The gluten free options are great - they offer a gf cone!! The cakes and bakes are also super yummy. As a bonus you can play some board games while you’re there.
Read moreThe staff are also super friendly and helpful😄
Pros: Such amazing ice cream , Great gluten free options, Friendly staff / owner
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nicirl
Points +2167
The best cake I have ever had! - Edit
I have started going at least once a week to experience the godsend that are the cakes. I have orders a cake before for an celebration and everyone loved it! The ice cream is also amazing, and so are the staff!
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Anne_F
Points +55
Lovely place - Edit
I went in to get some pieces of cake for my birthday, and was happily surprised by the wide range of options. All cakes are vegan, and some also gluten free. They look amazing and taste even better.
Read moreThe staff is super friendly, definitely a must-visit whenever you find yourself in Manchester. Also easily accesible by bus.
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AbbiPhillips
Points +24
Delicious delicious delicious - Edit
Best place ever!! The owner is so nice and everything is delicious!!
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kingoftheducks
Points +85
Spectacularly Good Vegan Ice-Cream & More! - Edit
Got to Ice Shack quite late on a Sunday, but there was still a good selection of ice-cream available - phew! - though it's a place that deserves to sell out everyday, that's how delicious their ice-cream is!
Read moreThere's also a good selection of games, and the atmosphere was so lovely and friendly. If were more local we'd be in here all the time I'm sure! But we're already looking forward to making the trip and coming back soon.
Pros: Delicious ice-cream, Really friendly staff, Lots of games and other stuff!
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MEC70
Points +142
Wonderful vegan ice cream and dessert shop - Edit
From really friendly staff and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, to great vegan ice creams and sorbets and tempting looking cakes, chocolates and drinks. What an absolute gem. So good I came back later in the week, I had to try some more flavours of ice cream. My favourites were the lemon sorbet and the peanut butter and chocolate ice cream but there was such a huge choice, I hardly made inroads into the options. Good prices too. Lots of board games available to play too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-29
Pros: Great vegan icecream, Vegan desserts, Vegan chocolates
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christianmc
Points +20
Great! - Edit
Best vegan ice cream in Manchester? So many flavours to choose from never seen that many. Still waiting to try the cakes...
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Dog friendly
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AlmaEgan
Points +1240
Dangerously good - Edit
So many varieties of ice cream - traditional and unusual. Theres also waffles, cookies, cakes and smoothies
Read morePros: Great variety , Value for money , Lovely staff
Cons: A bit hard to get to
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BeccaTravels
Points +48
Amazing - Edit
Ice Shack has a wide variety of delicious desserts! The staff member who served us was friendly and welcoming. We even got free hot cross buns!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Friendly staff
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tilde123
Points +479
Delicious and well priced - Edit
Absolutely drool worthy place! Cakes, cookies, truffles, waffles, pancakes, milkshakes, ALL the toppings, tea/coffee! Go early to avoid missing out on sold out stuff!
Read moreEverything tasted delicious for vegan or non vegan food!
Everything is really fairly priced, there's no vegan markup,
Staff are absolutely lovely people.
Seating area is cute and cosy!
Pros: Delicious!, Fairly priced, Great place and staff
Cons: A few ice crystals in icecream-still delicious!
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rodrigoazs
Points +2655
Amazing cakes - Edit
I ordered a cake for my birthday and it was amazing. The staff was very nice to me and delivered the cake very quickly.
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