I called in here yesterday to buy my husband a macaroni pie. He has only eaten those from a rival…read morebaker's up till now but he later declared the Brownings variety to be every bit as good! This is just a small shop in Dean Street but it's well stocked and the staff are lovely and friendly. In addition to fresh bread, you can buy delicious filled rolls and baked potatoes, lovely cakes of many kinds and there are many special offers. This week's, for instance, is for two sausage rolls or two pies for just 99p. If a space is available (and there often is) then you can park directly outside.

Good local bakery with a wonderful smell as you walk past that entices you in. It sells all sorts…read moreof bakery products from rolls to cakes and buns and does takeaway hot and coled rolls, soup etc. Good products and slightly higher than national bakers but worth it as all products are fresh and local where possible

Well I have to give any branch of Aulds 5 stars wherever it is (and I've been in most of them)!!…read moreThey are such great little cafes and this one is no exception. It's clean and bright and all the food is freshly made and delicious. It's ideal for light meals, sandwiches, pies and cakes, not to mention lovely coffees and it's very good value. The staff are friendly too. This particular Aulds has an entrance on the street (shown in my photo) and also in the adjoining mall.

Amazing tablet! Good pies, lots of choice, fresh tastes, friendly staffread more

Brownings the Bakers are a bit of a Kilmarnock institution. Home to the famous Killie Pie, they…read morealso sell bread, rolls cakes and all the usual things found in bakeries. They do a good roll with sausage and potato scone in the King Street branch. They used to make excellent strawberry topped sponge cakes (covered in cream and chocolate vermicelli), but I haven't looked for those in a while. I used to visit their, unfortunately now closed, tea room when I was a kid and had to face the tough decision of which cake to choose from the display on the tiered silver tray in the centre of each table.

Home of the famous Shorts pies this place has everything you could ever want from a local bakers…read moreand more.From freshly baked bread and cakes to pies and pastries.If ever you are in Irvine and looking for a hot sausage roll on the go then Shorts is the place for you