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Dougies Goodies confirms official opening date for their new Belfast bakery

Dougies Goodies Bakery in Belfast

The wrapper will soon be taken off Dougies Goodies new bakery in Belfast city centre


After weeks of anticipation since announcing their new Belfast store, the popular local bakery Dougies Goodies has confirmed its grand opening on Friday 11 October.


Over the past year, Dougies Goodies has been expanding its Northern Irish presence, opening their new cake factory in Ballymena as well as appearing on the shelves of local shops across the province.



And with each opening, the buzz around Dougies Goodies baked goods has grown louder, with queues along Northern Ireland’s main streets a regular feature of its arrival in local towns and villages.


Dougie the chief cake maker!

Dougie the chief cake maker!


The flagship Fountain Street bakery will provide a unique bakery experience for sweet treat lovers. City centre commuters and shoppers will be able to enjoy freshly baked pastries, cakes, savoury snacks and more in its unique surroundings.


Visitors to the store will be able to soak up the full Dougies Goodies experience while they collect their famous custom cakes for that special occasion.


Dougies Goodies Chief Cake Tester Frank Warwick (middle) with the fantastic DG crew outside the famous Ballymena store!

Dougies Goodies Chief Cake Tester Frank Warwick (middle) with the fantastic DG crew outside the famous Ballymena store!


Speaking about the opening, Dougies Goodies Chief Cake Tester Frank Warwick said:


“Every day we have customers travelling from Belfast to pick up their celebration cakes or sample our Goodies, so we simply had to bring Dougies Goodies to Belfast - we’re excited to announce after months of hard work that we will be opening our Fountain Street doors on Friday, October 11.


“We’re excited to set up shop in one of the most vibrant, fun-loving cities in the world.”



Inside Dougies Goodies bakery in Ballymena

The Friday launch event will be a typically Dougies’- sized spectacular. Expect a huge celebration, with giveaways, treats, and few more surprises.


And, of course, there will be cake. Lots and lots of cake. So, Belfast, get ready to gather your friends and finally taste what all the fuss is about. The Dougies Goodies experience is one you won’t want to miss...


The new Dougies Goodies store will be located at 51 – 53 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5EB (A short walk from Belfast City Hall).


The store opening will take place Friday, October 11 (10am – 3pm)



Dougies Goodies logo

About Dougie’s Goodies Bakery


Dougies Goodies Bakery started in 1983, with a passion for creating mouth-watering treats.


We’ve grown from a small bakery to a beloved regional business with a huge and loyal following.


Individuality is key to our continued success, and no one does it like Dougies! We love making our customers’ day, just as much as we love making cakes.


We use only traditional baking methods, starting from scratch every time. It’s this commitment to excellence which creates the unrivalled taste and quality of our incredible range of products, setting Dougies apart from the rest. No mixes, no short cuts; we believe extra effort means extra flavour.


That’s why NI can’t get enough of our cakes, bakes and more!

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