Trafford Centre Viral Eatery
Trafford Centre’s newest viral eatery impressed a reviewer with standout items despite the hype — it’s currently trending among local food tips and mall dining rounds. (x.com). Worth checking if you’re in Manchester and chasing buzzy new spots. (x.com).
Lola’s Cupcakes opened its first Greater Manchester shop at The Trafford Centre on February 28, 2026, marking the London-born brand’s northern debut. The launch event handed out 500 free mini cupcakes and brownie bites, featured live DJs and giveaways, and offered 20% off flyers valid in‑store until the end of April. Lola’s ran a pre‑opening tease using the slogan “This city deserves better cake” and created a city‑exclusive “I MCR” cupcake for its Trafford Centre outlet. The Trafford Centre’s official directory now lists a Lola’s Cupcakes shop with online ordering and click‑and‑collect available from the Trafford location. Manchester Evening News published a first‑look piece after a reviewer visited the new shop on March 24, 2026, covering the opening build‑up and product highlights. The centre amplified the arrival on social channels, posting a TikTok video of Lola’s that drew several hundred likes within days of the opening.
