Pollen Bakery
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor![Pollen Bakery](https://www.creativetourist.com/app/uploads/2019/04/d10f61b8dc9b0435d40090200b9cb9b8-623x438.jpg)
Pollen is a popular bakery in the Ancoats and New Islington area, specialising in sourdough bread and viennoiserie baked goods.
Pollen is a popular bakery in the Ancoats and New Islington area, specialising in sourdough bread and viennoiserie baked goods.
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