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

Stevensons is a traditional, home bakery that, aside from bread of course, does a decent line in…read moremeat pies, custard tarts, traybakes including large rice crispie biscuits, pancakes, potato bread etc. As with bakeries in general, it is best to be there in the morning as by 3pm or so much of the best bread has gone. Next door, and under the same name of Stevensons there's a greengrocer, the only one where I've seen watermelons during the summer. I bought some delicious nectarines here, much better than supermarket ones and they do nice looking bunches of fresh herbs for soup, amongst all the usual potatoes and other vegetables. It's all fresh and good - anyway, I'm always a fan of small greengrocers, I'm convinced they're usually better than supermarket stuff when you get time to shop in one.

My girlfriend says that I can't fend for myself, she says that if she wasn't around I would just…read moreeat out everyday. Today I tried to prove her wrong but the next thing I knew I was in a bakery queue, I think I blacked out, who knows?! The Antrim Road was crying out for a bakery/sit in deli like this and judging by the queues today the locals have already taken this place to their hearts. There's an exceptional take out selection which is clearly displayed on the wall. It can be tricky going to a new place and deciding what to get but I was sold on the Italian Style Panini with Salami, chorizo, pesto and mozzarella. These are pre made and ready to be toasted so you don't even have to wait around for the staff to combine the ingredients. I was really impressed with the quality of the food, fresh, flavoursome and incredibly delicious. Cheap too - at £3.75 I felt like I was robbing them. I'm in love with this new bakery and I can't wait to lazily amble up the Antrim Road on a Sunday morning and chill out in the lovely surroundings. It's a perfect 5 from me! I mean what's not to like? It's convenient, quick, cheap and really well thought out!

Such a lovely little place! We had breakfast and it was delicious and not expensive…read more Friendly, helpful staff adds to the pleasant atmosphere. They have a great selection of buns and tray bakes and Yes, we did have one but shared it as they where quite substantial. They also do a takeaway service as typical home bakery produce. Filled soda's, sandwiches and baps are availible to take out and very reasonable! So around about £2.50 to £3.00 . They where non stop and it was nice that the sit in area was a little bit separate from the take away so it didn't feel overcrowded. With the prices and the quality of food I can see why they are non stop. Always a good sign for any coffee shop.

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.

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

On one of the last working days before Christmas I decided to call in here and pick up some treats…read more I called in pre 10 am and the selection was amazing. Fresh cream buns, tray bakes and all sorts of baked breads were all stacked high. I asked the assistant could I have a selection of 30 random buns, her choice, but this caused confusion so I had to ask about four times. Once I got the message across she picked a fantastic selection of cream buns and a few tray bakes. The buns themselves were out of this world - clearly freshly produced. As other reviewers have mentioned you need to be in early to get the best stuff. Price wise it's great value - I paid under £20 for 30 fresh buns. My one gripe was the customer service - the two workers watched me to try to pull the door open whilst holding three boxes of buns.

This bakery is as old as time, or at least it feels like that. It's a really traditional bakery and…read moreall the bread is baked fresh on-site every day. They always have a fairly extensive display of buns on show in the window, which is no good if you're weak willed (like yours truly)! We've also got loads of cakes for family occasions from here and they've always been delicious and well made.

fantastic food, delivered fast to us here at blooms of belfast. couldn't have asked for better…read moreafter working so hard for mothers day!! would definately recommend and will be using again, as always!! =0)x

Great food great price and great service will be back. The various meal deals are great for kids…read moreand adults or workmen and the portions are massive. The bakery side also is great with tons of sweet treats for after a coffee or your meal.

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!