I wouldn't go as far as saying it's my favourite but one I often go to near work is Brunetti's (yeah yuppieville
). Alot of their cakes are too sweet for my taste but the biscotti neapolean and baci rings along with a hot/ice chocolate depending on the weather are very nice.
Although I haven't been there in a while, for muffin lovers out there
Brown's bakery in Lygon Street use to make good ones.
Does La Porchetta's count as a take away?