Bisous Bisous

Packaged in pretty boxes that look as if they’ve come straight from Tiffany’s, the macarons at this small chain of artisan French patisseries tempt with glowing and seductive rainbow colours (the name translates as 'kiss, kiss'). Hand-made in the traditional way with 10 different flavours (from pistachio and lemon to cherry and cappuccino), they take pride of place alongside equally delicious eclairs, tarts, biscuits and gâteaux. The Chorlton branch has a sit-in café but the city-centre Deansgate shop is retail and takeaway only. There are also outlets at Selfridges in the Trafford Centre and Birmingham. Pricey, but you're paying for quality.