Visitors to this medieval town are delighted to find this charming fourth generation craft bakery and café, which has been pleasing customers (including the author, William Trevor) since 1901.
Nuala Hickey - who is an energetic member of the Tipperary Food Producers group, dedicated to showcasing the county's wonderful produce - now continues the family tradition, baking her unique traditional crusty bread, artisan bread, and cakes including the famous Hickey’s barm brack. Recognition for this speciality includes a gold in the 2010 Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards, and it is also available online.
The much-loved café did not re-open after the pandemic, but wholesome takeaway treats are available from the bakery counter. Here locals and visitors mingle cheerfully, choosing favourites like sausage rolls and quiche, or something more-ish from the lipsmacking range of cakes and pastries - which, along with a tea or coffee, can be enjoyed with on a bench outside the bakery or on the quayside.
