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.

Wow did this place make me hungry. The cakes in the shop just need to be eaten. Like, right now,…read morepreferably by me! The pastries, the buns, the cream cakes, the birthday treats, the bread, the oh so soft whipped ice cream and, much to my amazement, the slush puppies ...wow! I didn't even know you could get these any more, I had to have one after I saw one kid with a half red, half blue slushy. Ah childhood. How I miss thee! It's good to see old traditions never die! Sandra's seems to be a half grocery shop / local newsagent as much as a bakery, though they certainly do that right, the store handily also sells a few newspapers, confectionery, various tobacco, light grocery and a few magazines. I'm sure it's a great place for the locals as a one stop shop. I have to give brownie points for the slushies too! Happy me!

I love seeing new business start up in Glengormley (makes a change from all the chippies and estate…read moreagents!) Sandra's is a strange little establishment, with a shop in the front and the bakery in the back. Seems like an odd combination maybe, but what's better than calling in for your paper and milk and picking up a cream bun to go with it?? I've yet to try anything other than their bread and freshly made sandwiches, but so far, I've had no complaints...which is most unusual...

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

Stopped here on a whim and WOW am I glad. Tiny little place... Big taste. The staff clearly take…read moregreat care when crafting each piece, and the flavor combinations are nothing short of brilliant. As an American accustomed to large portions, I wasn't prepared to take half my food for later. Smoked bacon and lentil soup. This was a flavor experience. It started as one sensation and then moved to another... each spoonful deserves to be savored. I'm so excited for these leftovers!

Disappointed yet again by this bakery, it has been about 2yrs since I last tried it despite it…read morebeing almost on my doorstep. Previously I have bought fresh cream buns that weren't so fresh with cream that had soured and dried out bun...which they tried to claim was somehow my fault in the 10mins from purchase to walking home and making a cuppa to sit down with the buns! Giving them the benefit of doubt I trued them again a couple of months later and again produce on the shelves wasn't great but they did have packs of coconut iced fingers that weren't too bad. Anyway they are still in business so figured they must have improved and after a night of children tag team vomiting felt the need for a sugary bun. Eldest daughter took a walk round to bakery and the selection was woeful...they didn't even have coconut iced fingers! I mean come on what kind of self respecting bakery doesn't do them unless they are a fancy patisserie type (which this definitely isn't) they are only getting a 2nd star because my daughter says the german iced biscuits are nice.

Fancy a cream bun? Chocolate Éclair? Vanilla Slice, Jam Doughnut? "Yes please," I always say…read more Always - even when the little angel on my shoulder is telling me to turn away from sin. I can't help it, I'm human. The Seaview Home Bakery always has a lovely smell coming from its doors, and there is always a varied selection of treats on offer. What I really am impressed with is their cake decorating service. They offer that service whereby they take a photograph of a loved one (or anything really!) and put it in edible icing onto a cake, and it's REALLY good value, not expensive at all. And the creamiest, tastiest cake ever. Ever. Can't fault it. If you have a special occasion coming up and want to get a photo put on a cake, I highly recommend going to the Seaview Home Bakery.

This is a great spot for cheap lunches. They have an ok selection of sandwich fillings but nothing…read moretoo exciting. Their hot food a great though - all freshly made in house and different specials every day. The soup and stew are always great. Of course they also have all the usual norn iron local bakery treats. At Christmas they do a really good take away Christmas dinner and will even deliver for groups. I really recommend this spot.

omg this place is absoulutly to die for there hot food is great and very tasty all home cooked…read morewhich you can tell,the do full sodas in the morning fresh soda with bacon egg and sausage for 3 quid its well worth it great hangov er cure,,,,,defo give it a try they never dissapoint!!

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

Boyle's Bakery tends to be the haunt of the kids who go to school nearby, proving perfect for…read morepicking up breakfast, lunchtime or after-class snacks. Like any traditional bakery, it stocks all the usual; iced fingers, snowballs, pastries, sausage rolls. But it's premier snack is its sweet chilli chicken bap with butter. There was nothing like this sandwich to keep you going throughout the school day. Immense. Call in if you're in this neck of the woods and are feeling peckish; it's particularly perfect for lunches as it serves soup too.

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!