A sister (or perhaps brother?) company to Bullion Chocolate, Doughboy takes pride in keeping a stream of gourmet treats coming for sweet-toothed Sheffielders.
Doughboy was born out of an idea to create a wholesale bakery for Bullion owner Max Scotford to stock their café and other local businesses with a selection of mouthwatering bakes. But as plans progressed, it didn’t take long for the brand to uncover a separate life as a unique cookie takeout joint.
It’s certainly a tasty concept: six oven-fresh cookies on the counter at any time, five of which rotate on a weekly basis, with a promise that you’ll never see a certain flavour repeated in the same month. The only mainstay of the selection is the classic milk chocolate chip (no need to mess with perfection, right?) and you can also grab succulent brownies, chocolate bars, chilled milkshakes and delicious ice cream from local legends Our Cow Molly.
Flavour-wise, there really is something for everyone. Max tells us that if it tastes sweet, then you can make it into a cookie – and they’ve certainly proven that hypothesis by knocking up carrot cake, Bakewell Tart and even pina colada-inspired creations! A key inspiration was recreating the bright, family-friendly atmosphere of 1930s LA sweet shops, which you can see reflected in the vintage-style branding and bustling neighbourhood feel of the shop.
“We’ve had a great response since Doughboy opened its doors to walk-in customers,” says Max. “We wanted a space where kids, adults and families could come and enjoy some lovingly made bakes. The constantly changing selection ensures there’s something for everyone’s taste, and we have plenty of vegan options available, too.”
The premises are based at Aberdeen Court, just off Division Street, and Doughboy began life by supplying their good friends Steam Yard (situated next door) and Corner Store on Sharrow Vale Road with freshly baked goods. That client list has since grown to supply some of the region’s most recognisable institutions: Chatsworth House, Sheffield Wednesday FC and Sheffield Hallam University all regularly stock a selection of indulgent bakes.
All cookies are baked, topped and finished on-site, and whether you’re taking goodies home or perching on a seat outside to relax in their picturesque yard space, the goal remains the same: bringing the warmth and excitement back into enjoying sweet treats. Next time you’re in town and the sugar cravings kick in, be sure to stop by and enjoy some truly top-tier bakes.
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