Best bakeries in Belfast

With various locations around the city, General Merchants is a popular spot for brunch, lunch, great coffee and delicious baked goods. Grab a freshly ground coffee, accompanied by a delicious slice of cake, a tasty pastry, or a healthy peanut butter ball. If you’re in the mood for a longer stay, there’s also a delightful brunch menu with specials such as French toast, pancakes and plenty of savoury goods.

Perhaps one of the most popular bakeries in the city, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the fantastic French Village Bakery. With locations on the Lisburn Road and Botanic Avenue, as well as a catering service available for a variety of events, French Village Bakery is a great option for all occasions. It offers a range of French-inspired bakes, from cakes to croissants and everything in between. Perhaps the most popular offering, however, is the signature cupcakes. Believe us when we say we’ve never tasted anything quite so delicious!

One of the most underrated bakeries in Belfast, Lazy Claire Patisserie is somewhat of a hidden gem due to its location. Set on the Castlereagh Road, you’ll have to travel just outside of the city centre to discover this French patisserie-inspired Belfast bakery. However, we can guarantee you that it’s worth the trip. Offering everything from choux buns to mille-feuille and more, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to the streets of Paris as you sink your teeth into the delicious goods on offer. And, while this is a hidden gem throughout the rest of the city, locals in the area know all about how good this spot is. So, we recommend getting down early so you don’t miss out!

If freshly baked doughnuts that are full of flavour and fillings is your idea of the perfect sweet treat, then you need to check out Oh Donuts. Hidden down a side street not far from City Hall, you could easily miss this cute little coffee and doughnut shop. However, walking by is a huge mistake. With a wide and varied menu, offering plenty of vegan-friendly options, everyone can delight in the delicious flavours on offer here. Some of the most popular offerings include the Biscoff and Brownie, the No-tella, and the simple Madagascan Vanilla Glazed doughnuts. Oh, and if you’re a coffee fan, we recommend grabbing a coffee to wash down your doughnut with – seriously some of the best coffee in the city!

Located on the Ormeau Road, just south of the city centre, Bread and Banjo Bakery brings together the very best of traditional and creative goods to create something really special. Working on a made-from-scratch ethos, Bread and Banjo Bakery makes the most of whole fresh ingredients to offer a delightful range of artisan breads, sweet treats and personalised celebration cakes. Offering a fantastic range of sandwiches, this is a great place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch. Plus, the range of vegan options mean those with specific dietary requirements don’t have to miss out. We just can’t guarantee that you won’t want to buy one of everything as soon as you walk through the doors!

From flavourful cinnamon rolls to creative cakes, bakes and brunch, Brew and Bake offers everything you could want from a local bakery. Operating on the Lisburn Road since 2018, this cute little bakery has grown a huge following in the city, welcoming food lovers through its doors every weekend. Come wintertime, however, it’s the famous hot chocolate that keeps customers coming back time and time again. Rich and creamy and topped with torched marshmallow fluff, this warming drink provides the perfect respite from the cold winter weather.