Doe Bakehouse was flooded with support after revealing that, despite how tough things have been lately, they sold out in all nine locations over the weekend
A Yorkshire bakery owner has been inundated with messages of support after taking to social media to share a heartfelt message about how difficult it is running a small business right now.
Revealing that she has had sleepless nights, and emergency talks regarding the business and its 'crushing' energy bills, the owner of Doe Bakehouse - famed, amongst other things, for its rude-looking vulva nuts and Percy Pig creations - revealed that things have been really tough and she's had moments where she's felt they wouldn't survive the winter.
However, she went on to share a positive message - saying that "during those dark moments' she'd had to 'think quickly' and make some changes, and that it seemingly had all paid off.
Celebrating a day when the business sold out in nine different locations, she thanked customers and staff for their support as she said she hoped this would be enough to get them through.
The post, which has already been liked over 1,300 times, read:: "We sold out in all shops and markets today. Normally when packing down a market, the take down feels long and laborious, but today it felt like relief (hence the pic showing actual joy on my face).
"This week has been really tough, I've had sleepless nights, I've had emergency talks regarding the business as our energy bills have been crushing us.
"But during those dark moments I"ve had to think quickly, I've had to speak to staff about changes and things we can do better and today has proven that those tough moments in business are exactly what you need.
"My staff at the core are amazing, they work hard for the business, they put time and effort into making Doe better.
Image; Doe Bakehouse
Image; Doe Bakehouse
We are nowhere near out of the dark yet, but we are doing everything we can to produce the tastiest donuts, the best brunch (in Clitheroe) and the best coffee - We hope this basic formula will keep us going through (what looks like) a grim winter.
"Thank you to every customer who walks through the door and buys something. Selling out in 9 locations feels pretty special and gives us that extra kick to keep going."
Underneath, followers were quick to offer their support and reassurance with one person commenting: "You'll do it! We're all in this together xxx"
Another said, "Nobody does it better than you guys. I know you will make it through."
A third added: "Inspo! And this isa lso my remind to order those donuts I keep promising myself"
A fourth said: "Keep going! Sending lots of love."
Doe Bakehouse has plenty of donuts stops near Leeds, with two store in York and one in Harrogate.
It also has more the further you head north, as well as donuts available to deliver across the country via its webshop.
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Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo announces Leeds opening date
Domo will officially open the doors to its Leeds venue this summer.
Get ready for Domo Leeds, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
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Domo has confirmed it will officially open the doors to its first Leeds venue on Friday June 5, so we really don't have long to wait.
Located at the iconic Tower Works development, Domo Leeds will offer a vibrant new canal-side destination, perfect for the summer months.
Alongside the main restaurant menu, there’ll be a dedicated bar food menu designed around relaxed dining and carefully crafted small plates designed to pair with the drinks offering creating a more informal way for guests to experience Sardinian flavours.
Domo co-founder, Sarah Elliott-Busceddu, said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally open the doors and welcome people into Domo Leeds. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where everyone feels welcome and somewhere that brings people together in the true spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
“Whether it’s an evening out with friends, a relaxed catch-up over drinks after work, or a big family celebration, we’ve designed Domo to feel warm, inclusive and full of life. We can’t wait for people in Leeds to experience not just the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and sense of community that sits at the heart of everything we do.”
The Sheffield institution serving the city’s favourite sandwich for over 60 years
Clementine Hall
Of course, it's the one and only Béres.
It all started back in 1961 when Hungarian butcher Sandor Béres left his home city of Budapest during the 1956 uprising against the Stalinist government.
After the government took control of his father's butchers shops, Sandor set out to establish the chain once more and so, Béres was born.
And thank god it was, as for over 60 years now their iconic pork sandwich has been fuelling the hungry people of Sheffield, and we'd go as far to say it's one of the best sarnies in the city.
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Hot roast pork, herby stuffing, crispy crackling and fruity apple sauce all crammed into a soft bap - it really doesn’t get much better than that.
But, what makes it so special? Béres claims it's all in the preparation and quality control.
Being a traditional butchers, their pork joints are traditionally roasted and cured in house to give that succulent texture and crispy crackling every single time.
They use around seven tonnes of pork and four tonnes of flour per week to feed us hungry lot, and it's no surprise when you see the queues forming outside your local Béres every lunch time.
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The very first shop was born at Wadsley Bridge where they quickly built a reputation for their sandwiches, this then allowed them to become a proper Sheffield household name after expanding rapidly through the 2000s.
They now have 14 sites across Sheffield, and each site is as good as the next. Not only are the pork sandwiches class but if you're ever faced with a hangover no matter how severe, their stacked breakfast baps are always there to save the day.
But why we love Béres most of all is the lovely staff who are always there to offer a smile and a chinwag, but what else do you expect from the people of Sheffield hey?
Georgina Pellant -
10th October 2022 
