Alternative Bread Company

Unit 22 The English Market, Grande Parade, Cork.

It’s hard to believe that the Alternative Bread Company stall in the English market has been established for eleven years. Packed as it is with modern day breads to beat the band, it could almost be one of the newest additions to the array of epicurean delights this cult food market now offers Cork city shoppers. But no… this place is part of the culinary furniture of the market, and no wonder as Sheila Fitzpatrick has been in the food business for thirty years.

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Barron's Bakery & Coffee House

Cappoquin, Co Waterford.

Barron’s Bakery is a traditional family owned bakery specialising in handmade breads baked in antique brick ovens, and a range of home made sweet and savoury pastries, cakes and gateaux. The daytime coffee shop serves all Barron’s breads and baked goods.

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Bretzel Bakery (The)

1a Lennox Street, Portobello, Dublin 8

Not so far from the madding crowds of Dublin's city centre lies one of the cities most well-known and well-loved gems. The Bretzel has been a landmark in Dublin since the late nineteenth century and has long been synonymous with great breads and pastries. The bakery was strictly Kosher bakery until the mid 1990's, the Hackett family was the custodian until the end of the century, until ill health forced a sale. A new century - a new owner, William Despard stepped in to revitalize this institution, which is the Bretzel Bakery. Why not pop in for a little slice of Dublin history and a fine slice of Dublin bread?!

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BrookLodge and Wells Spa (The)

Macreddin Village, Co Wicklow.

Beautiful hotel set in the grounds of Macreddin Village in County Wicklow. Luxury accommodation, separate conference and wedding facilities, bakery, shop, and pub with pub food. Home to Ireland’s only registered organic restaurant The Strawberry Tree, plus casual Italian restaurant also on site.

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Ditty’s Home Bakery & Coffee Shop Castledawson

44 Main Street, Castledawson, Co Derry, BT45 8AB.

The charming village of Castledawson is home to one of Artisan Baker, Robert Ditty’s family run award winning bakeries and coffee shops. Whether your just popping in to buy something delicious to take home or taking the time to relax and indulge in something from their scrumptious range of home baked local breads, pastries, cakes, biscuits, short breads, scones and muffins or a spot of lunch, all served by friendly local staff, your are sure to enjoy your experience.

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Ditty’s Home Bakery & Coffee Shop Magherafelt

3 Rainey Street, Magherafelt, Co Derry, BT45 5AA.

Magherafelt is home to another of Artisan Baker, Robert Ditty’s family run award winning buzzing bakeries and coffee shops. Run by Robert’s wife Helen this is a real treat for those looking for something delicious to take home or staying to indulge in something from their scrumptious range of home baked local breads, pastries, cakes, biscuits, short breads, wee buns, scones and muffins or a spot of lunch, all served by friendly local staff.

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Foods of Athenry (The)

Oldcastle, Kilconieron, Athenry, Co Galway.

Foods of Athenry had a very unfortunate fire last week 29th June 2011 and are out of production for a couple of weeks. They pass on their thanks to everyone who sent them good wishes and have been so helpful. We will keep you posted! Set among the famous rolling fields of Athenry, the Lawless family farmhouse bakery prides itself on producing healthy baked goods, made with pure and natural local ingredients, love, care and absolutely no additives in sight. They grow much of the fruit, like apples and rhubarb, for Siobhan’s pies and tarts and her vision to supply this range at an affordable price in the mainstream market is paying off, with many stockists in Galway city and county.

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Hassetts Bakery

Main Street, Carrigaline, Co Cork.

Carrigaline is blessed with great bread courtesy of Hassett’s Bakery in this busy town on the outskirts of Cork City. Michael Hassett has been baking since he was in his early twenties, has always concentrated on sourcing good ingredients for his stunning array of creations, and consequently, his following has grown steadily over the years. So much so in fact, that his long established premises, which once consisted of a small counter service area with the kitchen behind, is now being extended, revamped and turned into a bakery and Coffee Shop for our times.

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Heatherlea (The)

90-96 Main Street, Bangor, Co Down BT20 4AG.

At heart of the hustle and bustle of Bangor’s Main Street, is Paul and Patricia Getty’s bright, airy and modern coffee shop, restaurant, deli and home bakery. At the Heatherlea you will find an excellent choice offered throughout the day, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast a wholesome lunch or even a tasty pastry freshly made in their delightful bakery all served by friendly helpful staff in this surprisingly relaxed atmosphere in the centre of it all.

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Hickey's Bakery & Café

Westgate, Irishtown, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

Hickey's Bakery & Café is a traditional family bakery which has been providing the people of the region with fresh bread and Hickey’s famous fruit brack loaves for over a century now. This long standing business also incorporates a day time café serving morning snacks, lunches and afternoon tea. You'll find a selection of light or substantial dishes along with the in house baking and patisserie too. We just love it when we find this kind of establishment – and we are only to happy to welcome the owner into the happy Good Food Ireland fold. Hickey's is easy to find right by the West Gate in Clonmel Town so you really can't miss it!

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