Ditty's Bakery in Magherafelt

Stopped here for a coffee. Staff gave very promptt service. Clean and friendly restaurant which the locals were frequenting. Coffee of a high standard & complimentary shortbread given also

After being asked to go to a table a very extensive menu was available, along with Christmas specials. Choosing the waitress took the order. The food was very tasty and hot. Wedges were like that in several ways. They all have a section cut out of the skin side. Guess to ensure cooking evenly. Would stop again if in the area.

I booked Afternoon Tea for 3 here to mark an occasion at the end of July and I'm so glad I did as it was truly fabulous! On arrival, the table was draped with a beautiful tablecloth and clearly prepared for an Afternoon Tea setting. As we were promptly escorted to our Table, it soon became clear that a gorgeous China Teaset awaited us and OMG it was so elegant!! My Mum is Vegetarian and I am Vegan - quite a challenge in any food setting - my Husband is not at all fussy (thank goodness) and we were all delighted with our food which was no only great to look at but delicious, well-laid out and plentiful (even a delicious bowl of soup was included) We were given a variety of choices for Tea and Coffee (I can highly recommend the Blueflower Tea) to everyone's delight. The staff were so very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable and catered to our every request. We all loved it and would absolutely highly recommend it for that special occasion or treat! We'll definitely be back for more! A special thank you to Donnacha, the Manager for his attention to detail and to Donna who looked after us so efficiently!

Have been here many times. Very disappointed with the speed of service this time. Clearly chaos in the kitchen! Food was OK when it eventually came but the delay was not good. Hopefully an experience not to be repeated the next time

We had just arrived in Magherafelt and went out fo look around, and possibly find somewhere to have a light lunch. Ditty’s filled the bill nicely. When we arrived the place was almost empty but before we left there was a line at the till, people waiting to place their orders. We had wonderful home made soup and sandwiches, plus a delicious dessert. We happily continued our tour of the town before heading back to our B&B, the Laurel Villa.

My daughter and I went here for lunch the staff are really nice we ordered chicken and ham pie with chips and coleslaw it was the nicest lunch we have had in a long time we had an appointment and traveled from Craigavon but we would definitely come back just for the food first class

Called in for a quick lunch one busy , rainy Saturday , place was busy ,Ditty’s has changed ownership recently and you would know that once you walk in , all new staff , all very young , looked like the owner talking down to them every chance he could , food was ok , new menu not great , place is missing character , missing the old staff that used to be there , won’t be back in a hurry at all , I felt like I was been rushed out .

Now under new management the place went for a little adjustment and it looks nice. The staff are extremely friendly and the place is clean even the floor (what often is overlooked at other places) Good and clean presentation of the food and reasonable prices.

This Bakery / Restaurant has changed management and has improved immensely. Better choice of food and really tasty. Also very nicely presented. Staff are much better organised and much more friendly. Great if you just want a Coffee and a pastry too. Highly recommend. Only downside is that food is slightly more expensive.

You can't beat Ditty's. Excellent produce and they have a cafe as well, if you'd like to stop for half an hour, otherwise, pile up on delicious buns, cakes, sausage rolls and have a great day. :)

We use Ditty's when visiting family on a near-daily basis, we've lunched and snacked there many times and also taken large orders away for large parties, they're friendly with a wide variety of great sweet and savoury snacks. Get their bread, it's unbeatable!

good food and coffee, great venue and choice of healthy options, carry out option if required and preorder!!

Great wee spot for coffee. Had a few days in there. Was really good though heard they have changed their sausages which is disappointing. Best birthday cake about

When I write a review I want to be helpful, both to visitors and the establishment concerned. On my recent visit, being candid, I felt that Ditty's could do better. The floor (at the back of the shop) wasn't particularly clean, nor were the tables. The food was acceptable, though I would have said somewhat basic. The area at the front was brighter, cleaner and more inviting. On a positive note one of the older members of staff greeted us pleasantly as we left. My message to Ditty's would be to clean the floors more often, be more careful when cleaning the tables and the chairs, think about brightening the decor at the back and give a bit more thought to the quality and the presentation of the food.

This bakery / cafe really hit the spot , when we called in for a wee pick me up . Lovely big scones , and good coffee , as coffee should taste . Was wishing we were in at lunch time as the sandwiches looked really tasty . Staff really pleasant and friendly . Also spotless toilet facilities . Well done staff

Ditty’s Bakery was recommended to us by Katherine at the Bridewell Visitors Center. We chose an appealing variety of pastries which we felt provided a taste of baked goods unique to Ditty’s as well as common fare. The items were appealing and tasted fine.

excellent cup of tea and a pineapple tart ,heaven when you have been on a diet for weeks ,i always love popping in when i visit Magherafelt.

Ditty's must be one of the oldest businesses in Magherafelt. They've lasted so long because their food is second to none, Buns, Bread, Pastries to die for. Love their cream horns.

I visited this coffee shop with my family on Wednesday. My nephew and niece were picking cakes and taking a bit of time as children do, the woman behind the counter said impatiantly "it is like pulling teeth". This is the second time I took my visiting family and the second time the staff were rude. I was highly embarrased and spoke to the lady in charge. MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL NOT BE BACK.

Food very good. Staff very pleasant. Quality of food excellant. The make their own chocolate on the premises.

Great spot for a light lunch. Everything freshly prepared. Couldn't resist trying their sourdough toasties and weren't disappointed. Generous portions and reasonably priced. Too full for one of their delicious looking pastries after lunch unfortunately!

I love to go here with my friend for catch up. Castledawson one is easy to park at Magherafelt one a little harder but it's worth walking small distance the smell of home cooking help.

For that extra special treat there is nothing like a freshly made Ditty's chicken, bacon & Coleslaw sandwich on their homemade granary bread followed by a dirty big fresh cream bun

Fab sourdough toastie! I had sweet chilli chicken, peppers, sweet corn& pineapple. Was able to get beetroot salad instead of coleslaw, and some mixed leaves&cherry; tomatoes.

Visited Ditty’s Bakery in Magherafelt. Good food but no Baristas. Ordered coffees,latte and cappuccino. Milk was scalded to the point that lava would have been cooler. If they would pay attention when steaming the milk instead of gaping around, produces a drinkable coffee. I even said to one of the assistants that if some adult or child had this spilled on them they would have third degree burns. I believe McDonalds was sued in America a few years ago for a similar incident. So get your staff trained before someone has serious burns.

Love calling into dittys when we're passing through castledawson, lovely bakery where we can sit down and enjoy a cup of tea and something from the bakery, always fresh food and clean place.

There is always a fabulous array of cakes and lovely breads on show. The staff are always smiling and welcoming. The café is great for coffee and yummy snacks. Would definitely recommend a visit.

It does not matter if you come for only a cup of coffee or for a lunch, everything is good, clean and lots of choice. Very European. We love this place. Interior is very nice

Great wee place to have a cup of tea or coffee and the food is really good all home made which is better. Took my mum and son here and we shall be back great wee spot and very friendly staff

Ditty's is a great place for a Saturday morning fry. The staff are excellent and very helpful. The food is cooked to order and comes out really hot. You can have a full fry, small fry, or just pick the items you require. It has...

Sacar bollos y pasteles son preciosas. Rebanadas flan con crema son para morirse. Sentarse en el servicio es un poco agitado y lento y las comidas son sólo un promedio.

Ignorados por el personal por 5 minutos, ya que esperamos para ser servido. Éramos las únicas personas en la cola! A la izquierda. Luego encontramos el Vintage de Té en Moneymore.

Pura y simplemente la mejor panadería de NI. Si tuviera alguna queja yo diría que la velocidad del servicio no es genial, pero la comida es increíble! ! !

Recientemente renovado, así que parece muy bonito y moderno por dentro. Limpio, buena selección de bollos, pasteles y tartas. Gran lugar para pedir tarta de cumpleaños para niños. Café no su fuerza, por desgracia. Pena porque sería un lugar estupendo para disfrutar de esta bebida con uno de sus bollos. . . . . También si me equivoco

Fresca comida casera, ambiente encantador. Desayuné aquí en dos ocasiones y cada vez fue cocinado a la perfección.

Esta panadería es una delicia, me encanta ir de aquí y el único problema es elegir qué tarta a! No hay otra panadería en la selección Esta tienda tiene y me encanta ir por el extraño regalo o demasiado.

All freshly made food. Very good value and very tasty. Got to be the cheapest tea and scone around deal.The smell of fresh bread is lovely.

Stopped here for a lovely cup of coffee and croissant. Bright and modern cafe with friendly staff. I also bought wheaten bread, flavoured Irish oatcakes and the best coffee and walnut cake ever

called in to Castledawson for a quick bite and found Ditty's Homebakery/Restaurant we had a pleasant experience to see a wide range of food and great staff to help us and attend to us soup and scones were very good and also the selection of eats that were on sale a worthwhile place to call and enjoy.

With no shortage of coffee stops dotted around NI it is nice to enjoy a family owned business.The coffee is excellent and what a choice in pastries. Plenty of space to sit and relax at the back of the shop front and very friendly staff.Well worth a visit.

Ditty's has earned itself an enviable reputation both as a bakery and as a lunch/afternoon tea venue. Prices are very reasonable and the quality of food is faultless. Get there early for the full range of food on offer as they do tend to run out of some things later in the day. Good staff and great food. Enjoy.

I would often call at Ditty's when passing through Castledawson village for a cup of tea and a sandwich.Your choice of sandwich is made to order using their own fresh bread that is baked on the premises and usually finish off with one of their home baked delights.

Called for lunch recently with my mother and husband on route to country down. Both my mother and I had the vegetable soup with wheaten bread which was delicious. My husband had a cheese and salad roll which also was delicious. On this occasion we did not have any of their pastries but they are delicious as we have had them before. The staff are always friendly and welcoming.

Called in for a salad and got a few spoonfuls of lettuce and asked if I wanted tomatoes. Portions tiny and was given two thin tiny Skinny chicken goujons. Found the portion stingy and salad very bland.

always get a tasty treat in Dittys, Magherafelt and Castledawson. Coffee and cake or a proper lunch. Nice for an informal lunch or coffee break. Castledawson opens early in the morning for breakfast with the papers The food is lovely

My sister ordered her 50th Birthday cake from this venue and can highly recommend. Very light cake which was enjoyed by all.

Despite this I am giving a rating of 4 because prices are reasonable and the salads are very good, although peanuts have no place in a Waldorf salad (which is otherwise excellent). I like the cafeteria style, the dining room and the refurb but whoever did it used too many hard surfaces and the noise level is now too high when busy.

Great choice of home made food, Ease of parking bright and welcoming. These combine natural ingredients with traditional baking techniques and time honoured recipes. In particular, Ditty’s famous oatcake range are a credit to Robert’s close relationship with producers throughout Ireland and have featured at numerous prestigious events such as the Ryder Cup and Wimbledon as well as being awarded several Taste Awards.

This is a lovely place for a catch up with friends or family etc. The food is always beautifully cooked and they have a very varied menu. Staff are extremely friendly too which is always a plus. Food is not overly priced. All food home made which is even better. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

i come here with family and sometimes by myself love the layout, staff are friendly and helpful. love the food

Beautiful wholesome food, always served with a smile and always busy..... A great selection of salads,sandwiches lasagne etc and the buns are always yummy. Great wee place for a coffee and catch-up to a snack and they have a great special menu on the paninis are great!

Called in for coffee and a sandwich passing by, I got a small, aged lady with no knowledge as to how to deal with customers. Whoever owns this business , staff training needed, be thankful your not in a city , or your business would be short lived..

Great wee place to dine with young family. The staff are lovely and helpful. We chose the soup and sandwiches. The soup was a meal on its own, so full of vegetables and nutricious. On leaving we bought some of the chocolate treats from the show counter. This is a great wee place for family or a quick lunch for busy people. We will return.

Really worth a visit. Lovely seating and a brilliant choice of fresh food. I had coffee and a delicious raspberry pastry which was amazing. They also have a chocolate counter which is extremely hard to resist and the display is beautiful. Would certainly recommend for scones, lunch, coffee and treats. Will definitely be visiting again as it is somewhere nice to meet up with friends etc. for a chat.

This is the café of a popular local bakery that produces a great range of products, some unique. It has a steady stream of loyal customers mainly to take away coffees rolls cakes bread etc. Simultaneously they serve seated customers cafeteria style. This mixture does not always blend well and there is an over familiarity between staff and some customers that detracts from the professionalism that this otherwise excellent business aspires to. With the bypass coming and competition increasing Dittys could well benefit from a refurb, staff training and rethink on its marketing approach.

Spent the morning finishing off our christmas shopping. Then went to Dittys for lunch. I go here regularly as the staff are always very friendly and helpful and the range of food is great including their speciality desserts and chocolates. I really enjoyed the lasagne, the others had homemade vegetable soup with wheaten bread. All very tasty. Will definitely be back soon.

I had lunch today in Ditty's Castledawson and most impressed. I could find no fault. Excellent and helpful service, great savoury pie, lovely salads and wonderful tea. The place was airy, relaxed and spotless. Love all the local produce and recommend highly as does my husband who was with me

My Grandchildren love the cakes, so on a Saturday i walk in with trepidation knowing how long i will have to wait ! Minimum staff, not exactly the friendliest, 15 minute wait for two small buns that cost £1.35. Cafe the same, long wait, no clear prices, it really is behind the times regarding customer service, choice, prices, etc. Be careful Dittys i have heard competition is coming your way !

Stopped in one afternoon around 2.30pm. Was quiet and we got served quite quickly. It wasn't busy and there were a few people sitting at the tables eating but what really let it down was the dirt of the place. Food all over the floor, tables not cleaned, cutlery - hmm say no more. There should be no reason why any cafe should be like this therefore I won't be returning!

I have eaten here several times. The food is nice if a little overpriced. The coffee is like dishwater! Weak and tasteless! There are a couple of staff members that have been there for some time, they are rude and have no idea about customer service! The ordering system is a pain. Why can't the people who are sitting at a table have waitress service? It would certainly solve the congestion at the front counter. There have been many occasions where, upon finishing my food, I would have liked something sweet. Take one look at the queue and decide against it! Why would I get up from my seat to line up for a bun? The sister shop in castledawson is staffed by the rudest, surliest staff I've ever witnessed, this place is not far behind it. Pity really. Sort your ordering system out, teach your staff to make a decent coffee and train some of them in customer service, then I might return.

Ate here lots of time, mainly because of lack of options to eat elsewhere. The food and coffee are average. Was short a few about 10 pence one day and they wouldn't let it go. As long standing family customers, this is not a nice thing to do to your main custom! It would have been paid back the next day. Have not returned since.

The viking rolls are superb and unique, I love them!! The staff are friendly and everything is made fresh.

My daughter took Senior Managment and my Mother out to Springhill House Friday past.They had to go the length of Magherafelt to get lunch.No bad thing, as ditty's really impressed.The owner immediately spotted my 83 year old mothers fraility and made arrangments to get her a seat.The coffee was, per SM, simply the best she has had (outside of the breakfast Espresso I make each morning, obviously)the Pies are apparently very good too.Tis a proper buitch having to work while the womenfolk run the country.sigh,Marcus

love the vikking rolls , best coffee shop in town, have been back a few times when in the area, its a lovely bakery, a good selection of bread ,

My husband and I went in one Saturday afternoon about 4.15, they were clearing up and wrapping all away, my husband wanted a salad was told the kitchen was closed, yet all the salad stuff was in front of us!! I asked the young girl serving could we have some of the salad that was there, she asked the older woman could she do that and she shrugged and said ok.. Oh my what a lot of work that must of been for her... I asked her two questions and she is yet to answer me, she left us and did not finish serving us and let the older woman finish.. I will not be going back while young ones are working again, they hire these young staff who are cheap to pay but must not care about there business, Catch a grip Ditty's is your reputation not more important than saving a few pound on staff... and as for the Dittys in Castledawson, oh my goodness terrible!! The staff in there are sooooo unfriendly and slow, they leave you standing and just do not care...

Have been going to Ditty's for a life time. Love the savoury pastries.My son, a regular customer (age 16) went to the Magherafelt shop to get a take away lunch. I gave him £5 - plenty for lunch I thought. He ordered salads and a large sausage roll to take away. The lady serving said that they didn't have any large sausage rolls left. She gave him 2 small sausage rolls. Total bill was £5.17. He had £5 with him. She would not give him the lunch and made him walk home (25mins) to return with 17pence. I was ssoooo cross. Could she not let 17p go or take some salad back or 1 of the sausage rolls??? After all he didn't ask for two. She was the adult. Still very cross about this:(

Staff here are always helpful especially when I'm with my two young children. The tables are too squashed together though so manoeuvring buggies is difficult. I agree with another contributor who wrote in October 2013 about the sister cafe in Castledawson. (There is no option to review this cafe on trip advisor yet). The staff in Castledawson are unpleasant, surly and lazy. I will never return as I have been ignored on more than one occasion and they served other people in the queue behind me before me.

Out and about in Magherafelt doing a bit of business this week and myself a colleague came across this bakery in the town centre just off the Diamond. It is in a great location and I recognised the name from my employment with Hastings Hotels were Ditty's oatcakes where a popular choice on the cheese board, un-beatable with a some blue cheese and a sweet chutney!Well...no cheese and biscuits with wine on this occasion, we settled for a Cappuccino and the service was swift and friendly. Our hot drinks were brought to the table accompanied by a little chocolate mint. Service was good and the coffee was amongst the best I have had in a long time!I never caught the name of the young lady who served us but i'm guessing she was relatively new, she should be commended for her great service and coffee making!Great Work Guys!! Can't wait to come back!

Delightful, pleasant & swift service for a coffee today, unlike the sister cafe in castledawson where I stood like a lemon for 10mins (being ignored by the rudest inhospitable staff in mid ulster) before walking out. Lesson to be learned here!

This is a lovely bakery situated in centre of town. Good presentation of cakes and pies. extensive menu on wall. Sadly the young staff appeared dull and not interested and were not sure what lunch dishes were still being served. Tables were dirty and not cleared. Great potential but lacked good management of their young staff.

This bakery is better than the other one a few doors down!!! I love everything in it and its really cheap! Must go bakers in Magherafelt!

We always stop here for a sandwich (if we can get a seat!). Everything tastes fresh and it's good value too.

This is a lovely bakery/coffee shop. Their pastries, scones, sandwiches etc. are freshly made daily and are really tasty. They have a wide variety of breads, cakes, etc. However, not a wide choice of hot meals. Cooked breakfast, Pies & salad would be their limit. No chips or potatoes. Also could do with menus!!

we stop at dittys regulary on our way to belfast.....the service is always good...the serving for food seems odly split between the bun and cake counter........but hey it works..and works well...excellent......we normally get a soup and sandwhich... ohh and the pasties are lovely too