One of the few home bakeries left. This place has been here for a long time. You just can't beat…read morewalking into a bakery in the morning and being greeted by the aroma of freshly baked Belfast baps and sausage rolls. A bap, for those of you from farther afield, is soft bread that is crusty at the top. The shape is hard to describe - starts at the bottom in a generally square shape which, slightly higher up, ascends into a dome shape. It's a bit like the dome at the top of the city hall, except it's not quite as big and thankfully it's not green. Aside from that you have a whole array of buns and fresh cream cakes, which for some reason nowadays seem to be called tray bakes, pastries, and gateaus. Apple cakes are still a local favourite from here. A cup of tea and a scone, or a sausage roll bap followed by a bun, are always in supply here and are always a welcome bundle if calling round to a relative's. Try it out if you've never been. Hopefully this long established family bakery will be able to resist the squeeze of the large retail chains and be rotting our teeth for many years to come.

Smyth's bakery really is a local gem and is sadly one of the few local bakeries still around these…read moredays. With all its products being freshly prepared on the premises you always know what to expect from Smyth's, which is usually a full stomach and a hankering for another cream bun! I normally use Smyth's at lunch time and it is an ideal place for me to pick up a sandwich and sausage roll on my way home after a swim in the local leisure centre. Apart from this it also offers a delicious range of buns, pastries, cakes and breads to have your mouth watering and the need to go for an extra workout to burn off the pounds after devouring their scrumptious foods!

It is a lovely family run bakery on the Springfield road and honestly i wouldn't eat in any other…read morebakery in the west, this is hands down the most delicious bakery around. They do everything from fresh sandwiches to rolls and baps for next to nothing! They also do freshly made baps for just £1.. they also have amazing 2 for £1 deals on sausage rolls and jambons. My favourite dish they do is the roasted red pepper and tomato soup made fresh every morning. They also make tasty Frys and filled sodas you will not regret your decision to eat here that I can promise. The staff are friendly and easy to get on with also look out for the funny signs when you go in. It deserves all 5 stars I've rated you should definitely give it a try if your in the area

Updated to say staff are really friendly, food is super fresh. I must be a regular as they know…read morewhat I am in for the second I step through the door!

Driving down Finaghy on Saturday my partner and I spotted a lovely little café just before the…read morecrossroads at Finaghy in Belfast. The place was very quirky and a homely with bubbly staff to match, we both ordered the soup and Sandwich for 5.50 each with was worth the money as our sandwiches were packed out! The soup was homemade vegetable which was delicious (everyone seemed to have ordered it. We both ordered chicken and bacon sandwiches on fresh granary bread (which was supplied by Jeffers bakery around the corner.. I asked) the lemonade was a bit pricey as it just tasted like lemon water but the food made up for it! Im recommending jakberry to a few friends I'll most defiantly be back soon

Definitely my idea of a great delicatessen with a fantastic selection of meats, cheeses, jars of…read moredelicacies, fresh olives, fish, pates, salads and everything else that you hope to find to complete a gourmet feast for a special treat. Among other things there is high quality bacon and locally produced smoked salmon. All sortsof specialised ingredients are likely to be here with things you don't find often such as the Canadian Clover Crest honey which I bought. The only trouble for me is that Arcadia is so far away up the traffic laden Lisburn Road though the longish opening hours are helpful. Mind you, perhaps it is just as well as I'd be overspending far too much.

Arcadia is quite possibly one of the best finds I have had the pleasure of discovering while…read morewriting my reviews. I'm not up on my deli / speciality foods, nor do I know my Perches from my Pollocks (apparently types of fish...yeah, I didn't know that either) but even I realised the extent of Arcadia's wonderfulness. Plus they sell American sweets. No longer was I interested in the Snappers or the Sea Breams (yep, more fish), the Gruyere or the Gouda (cheese this time)...I eyes were solely fixed on the sweetie selection. Picking up a packet of peanut butter M&Ms (I don't like peanut butter, nor do I like M&Ms), the feeling of the novelty of purchasing something that is so highly sought after over here overcame me. And so, they were bought for the grand price of £1.49. My sister, on the other hand, eyes popping out of her head, was visibly distressed by the varied and unusual choice of confectionery which lay before her. Well, Willy Wonka was the lucky man this particular day, and she selected a packet of 'Wonka Nerds'. And now I am officially going to immigrate to the USA. Ohhh, these are good. These are really, really good. Tiny drops of wild cherry and watermelon explode with flavour the moment you pop them in your mouth and start chewing. It's been nice knowing you all...I'll see you on the other side. (Of the ocean).

Jeffers offers everything you could want from a local bakery and this is why it works so well…read more I usually go to Jeffers on an empty stomach and within a couple of minutes leave with a bag full of tasty treats I probably dont need after being coaxed into buying them from the charming old lady behind the counter! They offer a great choice of fresh breads made on the premises, including my favourites - soda bread and potato bread and they do very tasty sausage rolls that can be bought hot or cold, depending on how long you want to wait before devouring them! Their sweets section I have found is also all too tempting, with scrumptious delights such as cream buns, gingerbread men and chocolate eclairs daring you to buy them if you go in with your guard down! Good food at competitive prices, definitely give it a go!

Ever wake up on a Sunday morning,your eyes are glued closed and your mouth feels like the centre of…read morethe Sahara? If the answer to this question is 'No' then I am extremely envious and if the answer is 'Yes' you'll know there's only a few things that can cure a feeling like this. One is a big greasy fry and the other is of course a gallon of coffee. With the former requiring too much effort, yesterday I opted for a big old coffee. Not feeling the best I decided that I would keep things simple and go to a chain, you sort of know what you are going to get from Costa and I didn't want to shock the senses any more than I had to. This Costa is at the entrance of the Kennedy Centre and seems to be one of their flagship stores. There's a large seating area (if you can face making eye contact on a Sunday morning) and the queue moves at lightening fast speed. Yesterday I went for a strong flat white costing £2.45 - a decent price for a decent coffee. One thing I noticed about this store was the huge selection of cakes (see picture) - I'm not sure why but it almost doubles up as a bakery. Although yesterday I decided to swerve getting any baked good ness for fear of it being wasted. All in all a really good Costa and a lifesaver on a Sunday - next time you're in the Kennedy Centre doing the 'big shop' I suggest you park up your probably wonky trolley and grab a cup of joe in comfortable surroundings.

Love me some coffee! However...first time I went here I made…read morethe mistake of not specifying it to be skinny...they use only red or blue milk...it came with blue...yuck! Like drinking buttermilk! Lesson well and truly learned! They also do sugar free syrups for their coffees which is fantastic seeing I use them everytime lol!

If you find yourself around Finaghy and fancy something to eat, Coyles bakery is definitely the…read moreplace to go. Much more than a bakery, it is also a coffee shop and a sandwich bar, offering delicious homemade breads, sweets, sandwiches, burgers and Irish stew to satisfy your appitite and with great tasting fresh coffee and tea being served it is a great place to relax and fill up in. When I used to live in London I would always make Coyles one of the last shops to visit when I was returning back across the water and would pick up a few fresh sodas, Belfast baps, scones and other bakes so I could have a taste of home whilst being so far away. A great family run local business that im always happy to use!

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Beautiful bread and tasty cakes…read more Loafs and rolls, plain flour, wholemeal or with seeds. The bread is yum and I look forward to trying a different one next visit. There are sausage rolls and pastys too. There are various cakes available but I had to go with the choc orange cup cake and it was delicious. This is a lovely bakery located on Lisburn road next to a deli and butchers shop.