Pollen Bakery
Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorPollen 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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