It's hard to resist a Greggs with their delicious bakes and sausage rolls. And it can also be a struggle to walk by a Costa Coffee chain without being tempted to nip in for a hot drink.
The region is full of them - with new research finding that Greater Manchester has a total of 100 Costas and 102 Greggs. There are also 28 Caffe Neros, 46 Starbucks, and in comparison, just 11 branches of Pret.
If you're after a hot drink with the most choice of chain coffee shops, then head to the area of City Centre North & Collyhurst in Manchester, as this is where you'll find the biggest concentration of chain coffee shops. The area covers Market Street, the Arndale Centre, and the Northern Quarter.