If you’ve never queued up on Tib Street on a swelteringly hot day for a delicious scoop of Vietnamese coffee ice cream at Lazy Sundae – where have you been?
After the huge success of their pastel-hued Northern Quarter dessert shop, Lazy Sundae is to open a second site at Manchester Arndale. They have chosen the centre for their second location in the city, agreeing to take a 1,305 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease.
Showcasing an internationally inspired menu of premium bubble tea, souffle pancakes and artisan ice creams in flavours ranging from Pandan to Sesame Mochi, Miso Chocolate and Hojicha, customers can taste the uniquely Asian flavours of Bali, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan and more.
They will also be serving their fluffy souffle pancakes with toppings like Rose Pistachio, Blueberry Biscoff and Miso Lava Biscoff as well as drinks and bubble teas in seasonally imaginative flavours like and Peach Plum Tea.
Already a firm favourite in the Northern Quarter, Lazy Sundae will bring its unique concept to Manchester Arndale, further adding to the centre’s diverse food and drinks offer which ranges fromcoffee shops and cafes to international restaurant chains including Creams, Slim Chickens, Kokoro, Jamaica Blue, Tim Hortons and Pizza Luxe, as well as other emerging local operators such as Bubble CiTea.
These brands sit alongside Manchester Arndale’s eclectic mix of UK and international retailers which makes it one of the North West’s premium retail and leisure destinations.
Scott Linard, Portfolio Director at M&G Real Estate, said: “We’re delighted that an up and coming brand like Lazy Sundae has chosen Manchester Arndale for its newest location. We place great importance in having a truly mixed offer and its fantastic to be able to support local brands as they expand.
“With such exciting leasing activity taking place, including recent retail lettings to MINISO, Gilly Hicks and Clarks, it’s clear operators across the board have long-term confidence in the centre.
“As we move into the new year, we hope to continue this bumper run, cementing Manchester Arndale as a dynamic and vibrant retail destination with a varied line up of exciting retail, F&B and leisure.”
A spokesperson for Lazy Sundae added: “We are very excited to be joining Manchester Arndale. The site will form the flagship store for Lazy Sundae as part of our nationwide expansion plans. Customers will be transported to far corners of the world through our travel inspired offerings.”
Manchester Arndale is one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping malls, welcoming over 42 million visitors in an average year. It boasts an impressive line-up of more than 200 shops and restaurants including international, national, and local brands.
Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are Manchester Arndale’s retained letting agents. No date has been confirmed for the launch of Lazy Sundae’s Arndale store but we have been assured that it will be ‘coming soon.’
