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This Yorkshire bakery is selling “Kolin” the caterpillar donut cakes

The ultimate British favourite.

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 13th July 2022

Colin has got some serious competition.

If there's a supermarket character that's been making headlines- it's Colin.

The caterpillar cake has long been a British tradition, and whilst we all know how the M&S vs Aldi #FreeCuthbert played out- it's fair to say that any form of chocolate-covered animal is welcome at the dinner table for birthdays and barbecues alike.

Now, joining the party of Colin lookalikes, Yorkshire's own Doe Bakehouse has created a unique concept that reminds us just a little of the namesake.

Kolin the Caterpillar is a donut caterpillar devised by the locally-renowned bakery- and we're truly obsessed with the concept.

Costing £30 each, Doe assembled each donut cake with 5 filled ball donuts.

One of the many advantages of ordering from a Yorkshire independent is the breadth of choice you'll have, no Kolin is the same here and you can tailor your caterpillar to your taste.

caterpillar held outside store.
Kolin is available to pre-order online. / Image: Doe Bakehouse

Choose from fillings of jam, cream, Biscoff, Oreo or chocolate cream in any combination before adding a chocolate coating and drizzle, again you can choose from three different types of chocolate for this (white, milk or dark chocolate).

The popular bakehouse also shared a video of mini Kolin eclair cakes on their Instagram page, which will be available to purchase in store.

 
 
 
 
 
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It's not the first time that we've been drooling over Doe Bakehouse's creations inspired by the popular supermarket.

The Percy P*g, as it’s known on the company’s social media page (we love some forward thinking ways to avoid copyright problems) is a pink donut with our favourite sweet pig stuck on the top.

Read More: This Yorkshire bakery near Leeds is selling Percy Pig donuts

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But that’s not all the rainbow bakery has to offer. Inside each store is an Instagrammable hideaway with every every possible neon colour imaginable plastered on the walls.

You can also get coffees in every possible colour too, and bagels and more.

The Doe Bakehouse reckon they’re one of the more colourful bakeries in Yorkshire- and they’re definitely right about that.

On their website, Doe state that they “have three bright and colourful shops in Yorkshire. One is hidden in the back streets of Harrogate and the two are in the city of York. Come and visit, absorb the surroundings: The rainbow walls, the glitter tassels, the multi-coloured chairs and the eye-catching murals. Escape from reality, oh and enjoy a doe-nut whilst you’re there.” 

If that's not enough to pique your interest, the Yorkshire bakery was responsible for the rude-looking donuts shown on Channel 4 star Steph McGovern's shared on social media as the post-show snack after filming at Leeds Dock.

Image: Doe Bakehouse

Writing “Interesting choice of post show treats in the @PackedLunchC4 green room today…….”, the Channel 4 TV presenter shared a photo of a box of Doe Bakehouse’s now infamous ‘vulva nuts’ with her 420,000 Twitter followers, attracting national attention- and a lot of comments.

Read More: Channel 4 star tweets photo of Yorkshire bakery’s rude-looking donuts from green room

To get yourself any of Doe Bakehouse's donuts, you can pre-order online, or you can find usually its Harrogate store on Bower Street (no. 4) and on Church Street in York city centre. If you’re in Layerthorpe, you can also grab a donut from Unit 1, 43 Layerthorpe- you’ll spot the exterior a mile off.

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Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.

Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.

The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.

The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.

Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.

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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.

It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.

This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.

Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.

“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”

The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.

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Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.

Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.

Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in. 

Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.

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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.

Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.

The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.

While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.

Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.

The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.

If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.

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