Ice Shack Manchester

Vegan ice cream!

Lauren from Manchester

About me Hi! I'm Lauren, born and raised in Manchester. I finished my degree in Film and Television at Kingston University in 2017 and am taking a bit of a break from real life for a bit. I like hamsters, films, writing, my buds and the colour yellow. Why Manchester I love Manchester so dearly, I know I'm lucky for growing up here and for getting ...
""Ice Shack" is an ice cream paradise; it's Manchester's, and the North's, first all-vegan dessert parlour. I like the decoration and their games!"

Just off Wilmslow Road is an ice cream paradise, the North's first all-vegan dessert parlour. 

Ice Shack is a small and friendly venue ideal for meeting up with friends and cooling down on a hot day. Ice cream, cakes, board games and video games all come together in Ice Shack to form a beautiful union. There's a soft spot in my heart for places that combine mismatched furniture, sofas, benches and bar stools, and all are available here for your seating needs. 

The ice cream and deserts themselves are delicious and the combination available make it all that much better, just look at the ice-cream doughnut sandwich in the picture! 

Everything served at Ice Shack is vegan and allergy options are available. The amount of variety available is also incredible--whether you feel like a classic vanilla or chocolate or going a bit more out-there with Earl Grey or rosemary and liquorice, you'll find the flavour, topping, or other desserts at Ice Shack satisfactory. 

Ice Shack also plays host to many events, from games nights to circuit training.

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About me Hi! I'm Lauren, born and raised in Manchester. I finished my degree in Film and Television at Kingston University in 2017 and am taking a bit of a break from real life for a bit. I like hamsters, films, writing, my buds and the colour yellow. Why Manchester I love Manchester so dearly, I know I'm lucky for growing up here and for getting to see it grow and change around me. I love the sheer diversity of Manchester, both in its people and its places. Where else can you find me online? Blog L...

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