This is a proper old school bakery and the smell that assaults you when you enter is just…read morefantastic. Up on Castle Street it just seems to be a little bit off the radar of most of the people in the town centre and I got the impression there's definitely a whole bunch of 'regulars' who go here. They've a huge selection of breads and pastries and all things sweet but I much prefer their savoury offerings like their jumbo sausage roll. They'll heat it up for you and with a dash of HP sauce definitely as close to a slice of heaven you'll get on a cold day. Next time you're after lunch, give your usual a miss and head up here. Pros: Delicious food. Cons: A bit off the beaten track.

Just tried Boyles Bakery today and have to say it was amazing taste. Had been going to a run down…read morebakery for years and then found this fantastic shop. This bakery is pure old school and is in a class of its own. Honestly next time in town hit castle street. x

An amazing bakery! Passing the bakery after school everyday…read moreI started to call in now and again. My first time in the owner was very pleasant and discussed with me my GCSE options. Even when I couldn't call in after school I would wave through the window. After not being in for a while, when I finally did I was made to feel very special. As he said I was a very polite, well mannered girl. The buns are most defiantly the best also at amazing prices. I would defiantly recommend this bakery to anyone!

Called in here after work one day when I was passing as I was feeling decidedly sorry for myself…read moreafter a totally crappy day. There is something very comforting about bakeries and the smell of bread and buns, it's obviously the insecure over-eater in me coming through there, but there really is. They've got lots of little cakes and buns in the window to pull you in and the usual display cases with coconut rings, éclairs and jam tarts and apple pies and so forth to choose from. I got a cream-filled coconut finger with the traditional radioactive red jam blob on the top and it was MASSIVE and it was only 60p!!! I had to stop myself from buying anything else. The girl at the till was really pleasant too and made some conversation. I would call in here again soon, but I'm really starting to worry about my 'aul figure!

Passing through this fabulous department store to get to the Arthur Street Cafe, this was quite…read moreinteresting. It reminded my of Macy's or Bloomingdale's in the United States though smaller. Housewares and home goods, decor, small kitchen appliances, greeting cards, clothing, personal care, perfume and more that I just didn't have time to browse. Prices looked to be medium towards high but this is quality stuff. [Review 1881 of 2024 - 864 in United Kingdom - 22903 overall]

Great food, great service all attached to amazing shopping!! All my loves brought together in one…read moreplace... I love Avoca

This was one of the first stalls that grabbed my attention when I discovered St George's Market…read moremany a year ago. The bakery produces all many of tasty treats, savoury and sweet, all at reasonable prices. The variety on offer is sometimes overwhelming. The range includes deep filled vegetable quiche, home-made sausage rolls, pies, bruschetta and all manner of multi-grain breads. The quiche was superb. A huge chunk for a reasonable £3.50 went along nicely with a piece of fresh bread topped with lightly caramelised onions and salty anchovies. I also took a few of the sugary treats home n my last trip. Giant dark chocolate cookies (when I say large I mean 7-8inches) and Turkish baklava. Both were fantastic but the baklava was possibly the most unhealthy thing I've eaten. Buttery oily soaked thin layers of pastry with walnuts and honey. Delicious but very very filling. Certainly worth a try if you're in the area.

The last five times I've visited, their croissants haven't been fresh. I think it's unfair to be…read morecharged full price for a day old croissant. To be fair, when their croissants are fresh, they're amazing! I even ask before I choose my croissant and they just lie, I find this very misleading and uncool. I've stopped going here because of it.

I really really wanted to like it. Anything with a long history - and the shopgirl was nice, but…read morewhat we had was pretty low quality. The sweet roll was like a hot dog bun with spray whipped cream down the center. Has so much potential. Maybe the other things are good.

You can smell this old school bakery way before you see it, and not in a chemical Subway kind of…read moreway. The smell of the bakery warms the air of this pedestrian area behind Royal Avenue, and they always have tonnes of cakes and breads on shelves outside to tempt the eyes as well. You won't find your fancy modern artisan fayre (or trendy hipster service) here, but what you will find is an exceptional collection of fruity cakes and chocolatey treats, and their sausage rolls will brighten up the most boring of working lunches. Fight your way through the queues of old ladies, and you are sure to find baked joy.

I've been to the recently opened shop on Botanic avenue to browse what this little place has to…read moreoffer but hadn't actually bought anything until my last trip to St George's Market. There is a lot of stiff competition among bakery and baked goods stalls in the market so most who survive really have to put themselves out there with either a catchy niche or gap in the market, or in this case produce some of the highest quality baked thingys to be had in this city. The bakery does the usual array of sweet and savoury, the sweet being the most impressive. Glazed buns, chocolate cakes, chewy American style cookies which rival Big Ted's available close by and any number of muffins, pastries and cupcakes. I tried a fresh cream donut the last time I was there. Coated in a thin layer of close to sickly sweet whit icing and bunged to the rafters with a sweet cream filling. Light, soft and chewy and heavily glazed it was brilliant if I must say. The staff who run the place are fantastic. I was enquiring about the possibility of getting a chocolate cake made to order for a family member's birthday down the line too, which they said would be grand.

I would much rather review this incarnation of the French Village brand than the newly opened cafe…read morein Botanic, where my customer service experiences left something to be desired to say the least!In St George's Market there is a wide range of options, so it takes something special for a stall to stand out, but the sheer quality of the French Village produce has allowed this stand to excel. The stand does a huge rage of all things baked including Muffins & Cupcakes, Pastries, Desserts, Gateau's & Tarts, Soft Chewy Cookies, Speciality Bread, Scones....the list goes on! And everything is crafted with immaculate care and precision. Particular favourite of mine are their scones, which are heaving with fruit, and their Danish pastries, which have just the right amount of cinnamon and beautifully light and flaky pastry. One unusual service but one I think should be highlighted is their Bun on The Run service, which is to do with the noble tradition of bringing your own cake to work on your birthday!You can order your buns and French Village will deliver them for you if you want, and best of all they will give you a free bun for your troubles!

This was an amazing little marketplace we got to discover on our recent trip to Ireland! Open only…read moreon the weekends, this place was ALIVE when we were there. There were tons of people, both locals and tourists, walking around enjoying the food, drinks and items each vendor had to offer here. The place was alive with live music playing, as well as a school group performing dances in one area and a band playing in another area. The vendors were super friendly and we got to try samples of a few different things before we decided to buy a couple things to nibble on while waiting for our hotel to let us check in. There were a ton of different vendors and at this place, I had one of the best bao buns I have ever had, filled with curry chicken! Prices amongst the vendors seemed very reasonable and I ended up buying a couple cute little magnets one vendor had to offer!

The market was very busy, but I did go at lunchtime on a Saturday…read more The first stall I went to had loads of fresh hummus, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. They also had big chunks of focaccia, soda bread, Guinness bread and fresh garlic bagels. At the recommendation of the lovely woman working there, I got the caramelised onion hummus and smothered it all over the garlic bagel (the best thing ever). I also got the sun-dried tomato pesto, which I nearly ate in one sitting. If I lived here, I would be at this stall every week! There were some cute stalls with local vendors selling souvenirs, artwork, and jewellery. There were also quite a few stands with cookies, pastries and sweet treats. These all looked really good. On the other side of the market, there was a lot more hot food. They had everything from tacos, mac and cheese and large portions of fries with various toppings. Everything looked really good and the beef taco from Med Mex was delicious! The sauce was to die for. Definitely worth the visit and might pop back in before I leave!

Any time I'm trying to get in the good books with my girlfriend I go to Treat Boutique. One cupcake…read moreis all it takes. Try red velvet with raspberry buttercream topping, they give you an immediate sugar hit that puts your head in the clouds and shocks your taste buds. Each cupcake comes perfectly boxed and presented to perfection - they really do feel like a special treat. There's a sit in option at treat boutique but I worry that if I sit in Id never stop eating! Maybe one day I'll build up enough will power.

This was, quite simply, the single best cupcake I've had in my entire life.read more

To get a background on why I love Greggs so much consult my review of their Boucher Road stall - we…read morehave history, put it like that. This branch is great, although very busy at lunch time. But never fear the staff here are well trained and they get queues moving at a frightening pace. There's a good seated area inside here, but every time I've been in it's sadly been occupied. I know people say Greggs is the death of the indie bakery but you really can't fault what they do - great pastries and lunch options - what's not to love?! Big love to one of the counter staff today who was a machine getting through the lunchtime rush whilst still being impeccably polite!

Greggs..... like the big chain coffee shops (Nero/Costa/Starbucks), you seen one......... you seen…read morethem all. But to be fair other than its convenience through its close proximity to work, it's good. You will already be familiar with the food offerings if you've ever been to a Greggs before. Cheap bakery goods that while not tip top class leading fayre, well above their weight consider the prices. For this reason alone I quite like Greggs in general, but I thought I'd give this one a mention as the staff in here tend to be pretty friendly and helpful and get you in and out the door quickly and efficiently even when it's really busy.

I bought a box of six of these unbelievably delectable cupcakes at the Uber Chic Charity Fashion…read moreShow yesterday (they had a stall at it) and oh my GOD, they are like the cupcakes you always wanted as a child but cou;d never have. They are sparkly gorgeousness with beautiful creamy icing, edible glitter and soft sponge with delightful extra tastes inside. You might bite into one expecting just sponge but end up with some blueberry juice, or chocolate chips and so forth. These guys are artists, and very very good bakers too. I would recommed them for any 'cake' type event. Yum yum,