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182 Harrogate Rd
Chapel Allerton
Leeds LS7 4NZ
0113 268 0656
Chapel Allerton
Leeds LS7 4NZ
0113 268 0656
7 reviews for The Sunshine Bakery
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The Sunshine Bakery
30/7/2010
Oh my goodness me, what a wonder! I wandered into this beautiful little bakery simply looking for an afternoon delight, nothing cheeky, and was immediately impressed by how quaint and welcoming it was inside. There are quaint little tea tables for one to make a brief stop, albeit there are only three, and an array of goodies and drinks to choose from.
My eyes immediately fell upon the Eton Mess cupcakes, as I'd arrived late in the day there were only a few items left to choose from, but I couldn't choose anything else having taken one look at the mound of cream which lay atop the cakes. Just after picking my cake I noticed that they also sell these delightful jars of 'cookie mix', which are pre-made jars of ingredients for making cookies/gingerbread men and so on. Apparently they are made locally by a lady in Dewsbury, Catharine Priestley, and even come equipped with either a wooden spoon or ginger bread man cutter!
I just couldn't resist buying one, as a friend's birthday was coming up, but unfortunately didn't have the cash to pay in full. They don't accept cards and I was willing to make a trip to the cash point but the lovely chap let me off the extra pound or two - how fantastic is that?! Another lovely aspect of the shop is that they sell La Bottega Milanese coffee, another indie store based in the city centre, so I'll have to come by again soon and grab a proper coffee.
I saved my cake for when I got home and, in spite of having knocked it about a bit, ate every crumb. The sponge was perfect - moist, tasty and not too heavy, and the cream was heavenly. I meant to eat it with a cup of tea but found myself devouring the whole thing before the kettle had even boiled... Yum yum and more yum. Awesome!
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The Sunshine Bakery
12/7/2010
Yum! Yum! Yum!.........and the guy behind the counter is abit tasty too!
Just been dumped?
Got to visit the inlaws this weekend?
Can't afford those shoes you've had your eye on?
You know when you're feeling abit sad and a chocolate bar just isn't going to cut it, the Sunshine Bakery can put a smile back on yout face!
What a delight........the cakes look delicious, they taste scrumptious and the place smells heavenly! The perfect place to catch up with a friend over a cappuccino...........and cake! The only problem I find with this place is the choice....theres so many gorgeous flavoured cupcakes that I can never make up my mind ......which leads to buying a box full! But I still manage to polish them off before the weekend is through and my otherhalf raely gets a look in.
Check this place out, its so much more than your average bakery.
The cakes are decorated so beautifully that you won't want to eat it but then you have a nibble, your taste buds explode and before you know it you're ordering a second.
Once you've had a cupcake from here nothing else will do!
The Sunshine Bakery
25/3/2010
This little bakery is like a ray of light shining into the busy road it sits on. I had heard rumours of a new bakery in town that makes amazing cupcakes so I thought I would swing by to verify them. I couldn't leave the horrible task of eating cupcakes to everyone else now could I? I didn't need much persuading to enter but if there had been any doubt, the sign, surrounded by heart stickers, proclaiming that the chef was a former Marco Pierre White chef, would have given me that extra nudge.
I was too late to catch a lunch time meal - they are all prepared on site and are of traditional ilk - but luckily that wasn't my priority. I was heading for the cupcakes. They are beautifully presented and come in bright (but not too, unnaturally bright) colours. I went for a pink one, passionfruit and mango flavour. It got its own little box and looked so cute that for a brief moment I thought it would be a shame to eat. The topping tasted like fresh cream and the cake part was moist. There was nearly as much topping as cake - a good ratio in my opinion! I was amazed by the price of this extremely high-quality cake: only £1.50! There are also cute star shaped biscuits and hand made chocolates to choose from so if you have a sweet tooth or know someone who does, get down here!
The Sunshine Bakery
24/8/2010
My bus goes past the cute looking Sunshine bakery on the way to work & i noticed recently a big sign in their window 'national cupcake champions 2010' so i popped in to get some treats for work.
They gave me my selection in a cute box but as i was in a hurry & i'm abit cack handed, before i even left the shop I DROPPED MY BOX OF CUPCAKES & turned them into mush. Kindly they took them from me & gave me another box of cupcakes FREE. How nice was that, So a BIG THANKYOU for making yummy cupcakes and for being soooo nice, warm & friendly. xx
The Sunshine Bakery
29/7/2010
Oh my goodness. Never before have I had cupcakes that tasted so good, until I visited the Sunshine Bakery. Faced with a rather large selection of brownies, cupcakes, shot cakes and bread, I was stood trying not to drool over the cabinet for a good 10 minutes before deciding what I wanted. So far I've sampled the double chocolate cupcake (gorgeous), the mango & chocolate cupcake (interesting combination, but not for me), a chocolate shotcake (I needed more chocolatey stuff!), a tiramisu cupcake (lovely and creamy), Turkish Delight brownie (just...beautiful), peppermint brownie (not overpoweringly minty) and the absolutely divine roasted pepper, tomato, pesto and cheddar bread. It probably doesn't help the old bank account that I live about 10 minutes away either...
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The Sunshine Bakery
16/3/2010
Got a sweet tooth? Yes? Of course you do. And since discovering The Sunshine Bakery in Chapel Allerton, my sweet tooth has developed into a worrying yet delicious habit and I seem to have gained half a stone.
This little bakery sits happily on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, right next to Coco Loco and just down from The Olive Tree. It may be small, but it's packed full of tasty treats waiting for hungry mouths.
The Sunshine Bakery staff are absolutely marvellous and always on hand for a chatter about cupcakes, cooking and whatever else crops up. That is, if you can tear your eyes away from the delicious display of delectable goodies on show. Which brings us to the cupcakes - oh, the cupcakes!
My favourite is Eton Mess, a so-yummy-it's-insane taste sensation. And at £1.50 a pop, they're so reasonably priced it's hard to refuse one, two or even three.
The Sunshine Bakery is open Tues to Sat from 10am 'til 6pm, but don't hang about - understandably, they often sell out quickly at the weekend. I really recommend a visit, a cupcake and a lifelong affinity with this rather amazing bakery. Yum.
The Sunshine Bakery
22/3/2010
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The Sunshine Bakery is a delightful and delicious new addition to Chapel Allerton's row of pretty little shops on Harrogate Road. I just love the name - so twee and smile-inducing! As soon as I heard about it I just knew I had to check it out ASAP! I have both the requisite sweet tooth and and a love of all things kitsch and vintage-inspired. Hence I LOVE The Sunshine Bakery!
The outside of the shop is painted a sumptuous deep plum colour and the sign features gold, hand-painted lettering with a quaint feel. Inside the walls are covered in oh-so-vintage pink flocked wall paper...but to be honest that's not exactly what your eyes are drawn to with all the tasty treats on display!
Anyone with a particular predilection for sweetmeats will be literally drooling all over the shop! The cupcakes cry 'EAT ME' with their generous helpings of many-coloured icing and array of flavours. There are also such delights as champagne truffles, as well as slightly less exciting (though very delicious I'm sure) savoury items including sandwiches and soups as well as tea and coffee.
There is a lovely atmosphere at The Sunshine Bakery, with friendly, smiling staff, and the customers seeming very happy to be there and oh so close to their next cupcake fix! I also opted for Eton Mess...it was absolutely delicious! If you live in Chapel Allerton you may find yourself trying desperately to avoid the temptation to visit the Sunshine Bakery daily...luckily for my health I live a reasonably long bike ride away...however, the exercise required to get there will probably just allow me to justify a rampant gorge-fest upon arrival! YUM!