Sunflower Bakery, Dundee
Today’s review is for a Dundee desserts company, The Sunflower Bakery
This company reached out to me via Instagram to do a review of their treat box selection. I was sent so many different treats which was a lovely surprise, and the owner was so friendly and genuine also. I love doing reviews for small businesses like these, so I hope this review encourages others to try these delicious treats.
Sunflower Bakery Products
The box contained the following:
- Raspberry and white chocolate buttercream cake slice
- Mini Egg & Oreo cheesecakes
- Milkybar Cookie
- Galaxy Caramel Browniesicle
- Nutella Brondie (Brownie and blondie mixed)
- Creme egg cookie dough (pictured below)
Sunflower Bakery Packaging
Sunflower Bakery Review
Raspberry and white chocolate buttercream cake slice
Mini Egg & Oreo cheesecakes
I had a small amount of the Mini Egg and Oreo cheesecakes as I am not the biggest fan of cheesecakes in general. However I thought they both tasted nice, and my family enjoyed them also!
Milkybar Cookie
The Milkybar cookie was almost as big as the cheesecakes! I thought due to the size that there was no way it could be soft. To my surprise it was perfectly soft and tasted amazing. I enjoyed this the most.
Galaxy Caramel Browniesicle
The Galaxy Caramel Browniesicle looked the most appealing when the box arrived. The brownie inside was very rich and was surrounded with a lovely chocolate shell. I haven’t ever had one of these and so it was nice to finally try one.
Nutella Brondie (Brownie and blondie mixed)
The Nutella Brondie is something I have never heard of. So I believe Sunflower Bakery is one of the few places in Dundee to make this! I thought it was a really nice idea and I loved the combination of flavours when eating it. This invention was very well baked also and I would definitely recommend this one.
Creme egg cookie dough
Overall Rating
I would say this company provided a great customer service, presented all the treats beautifully and were a lovely company to review food from. Give them a follow on their Instagram below to order, and for new bakes being released.
Service: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Packaging: 8/10
Overall Experience: 10/10
Connect with Sunflower Bakery
Instagram: @the_sunflowerbakery
Location & Delivery
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Delivery: Currently across Dundee
Tayble Deli: Review Of Their New Mind-blowing Pan-Asian Street Food
Tayble Deli, Dundee
Today’s review is for a Dundee sandwich and street food company Tayble Deli.
I reached out to Tayble Deli via Instagram and they were delighted to have a review done. I was overwhelmed with the customer service and great food these guys have to offer.
Tayble Deli Products
Inside the food bags, I was given a mix of their new street food menu as well as a sandwich and soup from their deli menu. This company really went out of their way and provided Halal meat dishes so I could try some of their meat options also. These guys are available for catering, so I’m sure you could request Halal if you wanted!
Starters
- Leek and potato soup (Veg, GF)
- Spicy Chicken Signature Sandwich (Halal)
- Feta salad (Veg, GF)
Mains
- Smocked Haddock and potato dauphinoise BonBon’s, smoked Anster cheese sauce and crispy kale
- Bao buns with sticky pulled oxtail and Asian slaw (Halal)
- Soft Taco with roasted celeriac, sticky date puree and Asian slaw (vegan)
- Salt and pepper wings, spring onion, sesame and teriyaki glaze (Halal)
Dessert
- JT’s Carrot Cake (Veg)
- White Chocolate and raspberry Fudge (Veg, GF)
Tayble Deli Packaging
I went to pick up the food from Bank Street and was given two brown delivery bags. One contained the cold food and the other with hot food. All of the hot food was foil wrapped so that I could enjoy them hot which was a nice touch. Each item of food was placed into its own food container so I could try each item individually. The packaging was all eco-friendly and reusable so a thumbs up from me!
The delivery contained a handwritten note from Lewis Donegan who is the Executive Head Chef at Tayble Deli. In this note it contained a description of each item and which ones were Halal, Veg, Vegan and Gluten Free. I think this is a really nice way to connect with your customers, and I am so glad I got to review this.
Tayble Deli Food Review
Starters:
The starters of soup, sandwich and salad was a nice way to begin the meal. The soup was creamy and smooth and tasted just like a perfect leek and potato soup should taste. Although I never order takeaway soup, this is a nice idea for a light lunch option.
The Spicy Chicken Signature Sandwich was incredible. I love a good loaded sandwich and this was overloaded with filling. It contained pickled jalapenos, cheese, spring onions and lettuce. The quality of each ingredient was of a high standard and that was reflected in the taste.
The feta salad I thought was a nice accompaniment to the rest of the food. The feta was mixed with olives and chillis which I ate alongside the rest of my meal.
Mains:
For the mains I think my favourites were the Bao Buns and the salt and pepper wings. Both of these really had a lot of flavour and tasted really fresh. I love this type of street food the most so I thoroughly enjoyed eating them and would recommend trying them!
The Soft taco was probably my third favourite. I think it was a nice vegan alternative to a meat or fish filled taco, but since I prefer to have some meat in my taco I would recommend this more to my vegan followers.
The smoked haddock BonBon’s were unfortunately not to my taste. I am not a massive fan of smoked fish and so I probably wouldn’t eat this again. However, I will say the Bonbon’s were fresh and contained very high quality ingredients so I would say that if you like smoked fish, this one is for you!
Dessert:
I love reviewing desserts and so this was a nice surprise because I wasn’t expecting to receive desserts in this review. Both the carrot cake and fudge tasted divine. I love carrot cake so I am really picky with how I like it. These guys definitely know how to make a good carrot cake, and the portion size was perfect as an after dinner treat.
I am not a massive fan of fudge, but I think this white chocolate and raspberry one may have converted me! I will certainly be returning for both of these.
Overall Rating
Overall, the food tasted fresh, the ingredients were all of a high quality and the selection I was given was amazing. I think this would be perfect for lunch or early dinner. This is a hidden gem in Dundee and I can’t wait to try more of their takeaway menu!
Service: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Packaging: 8/10
Overall Experience: 10/10
Connect with Tayble Deli
This company also run Dundee Cooking Academy and The Howff Secret Supper Club both in the same area as Tayble Deli so be sure to check these both out!
Instagram: @taybledeli
Location & Delivery
Delivery: ZippyD & JustEat
Dough Dough Pizza Co: A New Phenomenal Mobile Pizzeria
Dough Dough Pizza Co, Dundee
I am so excited to share this review of these pizzas from a company named Dough Dough Pizza Co. This is a local Dundee mobile pizzeria pop up who typically do pop ups for a couple of days, and you can book a slot to pick up your fresh pizzas. This company also caters to weddings, parties and events if you are looking to hire. The pizzas are 10” Neapolitan Style Pizzas made with their Homemade Dough, Homemade Pizza sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano and Fior di Latte Mozzarella.
I haven’t ever seen a mobile pizzeria in Dundee and I thought this was a really cool idea. Especially with the current COVID situation. Another food restaurant in Dundee recommended I try this place, so I was very excited when I heard about it. This company opened in August and has been doing pop ups since. They haven’t a got a specific schedule for pop ups, so you have to keep an eye out and catch a slot when you can. I honestly think this adds a little to the exclusivity of this pizza experience.
Dough Dough Pizza Co Packaging
The pizzas were in an authentic pizza box making the pizza feel like a proper takeaway. I was gifted some of these pizzas and upon arrival also received some complimentary tray bakes. I met the owner Justin, and saw how lovely and genuine he was. Due to my drive home he advised that I warm the pizzas a little in the microwave to ensure I enjoy the full experience of these pizzas hot.
Dough Dough Pizza Co Food Review
I did just that when I got home, and was honestly blown away with the taste. I tried the Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Pesto and Margherita pizzas and added some extra toppings also. The pizzas were so soft and flavourful. Because the pizzas are cooked on sight they are so fresh and light, and I didn’t even feel guilty for almost eating a whole pizza on my own!
Overall Rating
I would definitely recommend trying this secret but amazing mobile pizzeria Dough Dough Pizza Co, as you will not be disappointed. They tasted really authentic and fresh, and I will definitely be returning myself. As well as many meat options, they also offer dessert pizzas which sound really interesting too.
Service: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Packaging: 9/10
Overall Experience: 10/10
Although this post was mainly for the pizzas, the traybakes I received from Dough Dough Pizza Co were also exceptional. My family all had different favourites, and I honestly couldn’t pick a favourite because I really enjoyed all of them. I’m not sure when this company is next popping up, but keep a look out and give them a follow on their Instagram below:
Connect with Dough Dough Pizza Co
Instagram: @doughdoughpc
Location & Delivery
Lit Shakes ‘n’ Mocktails: Your New Drinks Pleasure
Lit Shakes 'n' Mocktails, Dundee
Today’s product review is a little different from my usual in that I am reviewing drinks from a local Dundee company Lit Shakes ‘n’ Mocktails. I saw this company pop up on my Instagram and thought why not give them a try. The customer service was great when I messaged through. In addition to this, the business owner was happy to gift me two mocktails and two milkshakes of my choice to try.
Lit Shakes 'n' Mocktails Packaging
I decided to try the banoffee and cookie dough milkshakes, and the blue lagoon and passionista mocktails. I wanted to try some new flavours of milkshakes and mocktails that I haven’t seen being provided by other companies in Dundee. The process of ordering was very easy, and I received the products yesterday evening by delivery. The drinks arrived and were in cup holders. Each drink came with a straw also which was great!
Lit Shakes 'n' Mocktails Food Review
I enjoyed these whilst watching a movie with my family. I was blown away by the banoffee pie milkshake as it tasted as good as the dessert itself. Moreover, my family really enjoyed the cookie dough one also. The mocktails were also very refreshing and would be perfect to order for an afternoon summers BBQ, or even as a late evening drink.
Pricing as follows:
Mocktails: £3 each or 2 for £5. Milkshakes:£4.
Without a doubt I will definitely be ordering these again. Furthermore I would recommend all the flavours I tried.
Overall Rating
To conclude I really enjoyed these milkshake and mocktail drinks from Lit Shakes ‘n’ Mocktails. Firstly, the service was excellent. Secondly, the drinks tasted amazing and I would definitely order them again. Lastly, this company is a local one which means we can support it during COVID. I am really glad I reached out to them!
Connect with Lit Shakes 'n' Mocktails
Instagram: @lit_shakesnmocktails
Location & Delivery
Salud Salads Brings You A New Lunch Alternative
Salud Salads, Dundee
Today’s post is in collaboration with a local Dundee company Salud Salads. This company first appeared on my Instagram and as part of my new product reviews I am looking to work with local Dundee companies. As a result I hope to try and increase awareness of them in the local area.
When I first messaged through I received a very enthusiastic response from Paige who was happy to collaborate. Thereafter, I went through the website and picked a medium salad box which contained 1 base, 2 proteins, 3 vitamins, 1 topping and 1 dressing.
Salud Salads Packaging
The salad box arrived in a plastic packaging and was beautifully presented. Furthermore, it looked very appetising and I was so excited to try it. For my box I picked salad leaves with tuna, eggs, sweet potato, sweetcorn and cucumber.In addition, I accompanied this with a crispy onion topping and a mint yoghurt dressing.
Salud Salads Food Review
I had this salad for my dinner last night and it was really filling. It had all the components for a healthy salad meal and the dressing was a tasty addition. I would recommend ordering these as part of weekly meal prep if you are looking for fresh salads throughout the week. As part of this collaboration I also received a breakfast bircher too. This is pictured below and was a lovely surprise. I had this for my breakfast today and it was filled with oats and raisins, and was a nice change from my porridge!
Overall Rating
To conclude, I loved working with Salud Salads and reviewing their food. Firstly, the service was very quick and easy. Secondly, the experience was great and the owner was lovely. And lastly, the food tasted amazing and I highly recommend it. Moreover, Salud Salad had their first birthday today! So check them out on their instagram below!
Service: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Packaging: 8/10
Overall Experience: 9/10
Connect with Salud Salads
Instagram: @saludsalads
I have been informed that Salud Salads is no longer serving up their great dishes! The owner Paige has moved to Cyprus to pursue her career.
Location & Delivery
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Delivery: All over Dundee