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The limited edition donut featured in Clark Bakery’s newest reel (📸 Clark’s Bakery / Instagram) Football fever is beginning to build ahead of the World Cup, and one Dundee bakery has come up with a sweet way for fans to show their support for Scotland. Clark’s Bakery has unveiled a limited edition Scotland-themed doughnut, featuring bright blue icing inspired by the national team colours and finished with a white saltire-style design across the top. The bakery shared a behin

One of Dundee’s most anticipated food and drink developments is now actively seeking traders ahead of its planned opening later this year. The new street food market on Brown Street, being developed by the team behind Loom, has issued a public call for street food businesses interested in becoming part of the project when it launches at the end of 2026. In a post shared by Loom, the team said preparations for the venue are continuing and attention is now turning towards the b

Visitors to The McManus will soon be able to enjoy food from one of the region’s most popular independent businesses, with Loom Deli announced as the new sandwich supplier for the museum café. The new partnership will see Loom Deli’s signature sandwiches available at The McManus Café when it reopens on 3 June following a short closure to prepare for the launch. Announcing the news on social media, The McManus described the move as “big news” and invited visitors to enjoy Loom

Plans have been submitted to Dundee City Council which could see a new Burger King restaurant open at the former KFC site near Broughty Ferry. Signage proposals lodged with the council show the fast food giant preparing to take over the vacant unit, which closed as a KFC in March earlier this year. The move would mark Burger King’s second location in Dundee, alongside its existing restaurant at Kingsway West Retail Park. Following the closure of KFC, many Dundonians had specu

Guinness will be sold at the bar (📸 Vitaly Mazur) Popular Irish bar chain Malones has confirmed plans to open a brand new venue in Dundee later this year. The business revealed the news after launching a new website page dedicated to the upcoming Dundee location, which is expected to open in late summer 2026. While an exact location has not yet been confirmed, the company says the new venue will bring its well-known mix of live music, live sport and its popular signature spi

📸 Adam Ward Fresh progress has been spotted at Dundee’s upcoming Cake Box store as work continues on the brand’s new city centre location on Reform Street. The dessert chain is preparing to open inside a new unit in the busy shopping street, with the exterior work now appearing to be largely complete ahead of the launch in the coming weeks. New signage and finishing touches have recently been spotted at the site, giving passers-by a clearer look at how the new store will app

Additional dates have now been confirmed for the popular Broughty Castle market events, with organisers announcing a series of extra Sundays taking place later this year. The Yard Market revealed it will now be adding Sunday events alongside its existing Saturday gatherings at the historic waterfront location, giving visitors even more opportunities to explore independent traders beside Broughty Castle. The newly confirmed dates are 21 June, 16 August and 20 September, with o

A popular Broughty Ferry restaurant has unveiled a brand new menu, promising a mix of fresh flavours, updated dishes and familiar favourites for diners to enjoy. Forgans, located in the heart of Broughty Ferry, announced the launch on social media, inviting customers to come in and explore what’s new. The venue described the updated offering as being “packed with delicious new dishes, signature classics, and plenty to tempt you”. The refresh signals a continued effort to keep

The church on West Queen Street A former church in Broughty Ferry could soon be given a new lease of life under plans to transform it into a multi-use community venue. Proposals have been submitted to Dundee City Council to redevelop St Luke’s and Queen Street Church on West Queen Street into a space that would combine a cafe, exhibition area, meeting rooms and an event venue. The building, which has long been a recognisable part of the area, could be repurposed to serve a wi

A popular bakery in Lochee has announced it will begin operating full-time, marking a new step forward for the local business. Swojskie Bakery, based on High Street in Lochee, confirmed the change in a social media post, revealing it will expand its opening schedule from 4 May 2026. The move follows growing support from customers who have helped the bakery build a loyal following in the area. From the new opening date, the bakery will welcome customers Monday to Friday betwee

The KFC closed earlier this year. (Picture: Google) Plans have been submitted to bring a new drive-thru restaurant to a long-standing fast food site in Dundee. An application lodged with Dundee City Council outlines proposals to refurbish and rebrand the former KFC building on Tom Johnstone Road. The work, submitted by Glasgow-based firm Mackinnon & Co, is valued at around £75,000. The site was left vacant earlier this year following the closure of the KFC restaurant, which h

The new menu features pub classics (Picture: Tay Square Bar & Kitchen) A new bar and restaurant is set to open in Dundee this week, with Tay Square Bar and Kitchen preparing to welcome its first customers. Located in the city centre on Tay Street, the venue will officially open its doors on Wednesday from 11am, bringing a fresh food and drink offering to the area. The new spot will serve a wide-ranging menu, including classic pub favourites, burgers, curries and brunch option

A popular Dundee food spot known for putting a modern twist on a classic comfort dish is preparing for its next chapter in the city. The Topped Tattie has announced that it will be moving from its current pop-up at Mains Castle to a new location on Caird Avenue. The takeaway first launched in May last year and quickly built a following thanks to its simple but standout concept. Focusing on baked potatoes, The Topped Tattie has turned the traditional “tattie” into a gourmet ex

Dundee’s most historic business has closed its doors, bringing an end to 158 years of trading in the city centre. J A Braithwaite, widely regarded as Dundee’s oldest shop, has ceased trading as its owners retire. The news was confirmed through the shop’s telephone answering message, which delivers a simple but poignant goodbye to customers who had continued to support the business over the years. First established in 1868 in the City Square, the business became a longstanding

A new street food venue is getting ready to open its doors at City Quay, and an early look at the menu suggests it could quickly become one of Dundee’s most exciting food spots. Gidi Street Food is aiming to launch soon, bringing a bold and varied menu that draws inspiration from global street food culture. Ahead of opening, a preview of some of the dishes on offer has given a taste of what customers can expect. The menu features a mix of popular street food favourites, inclu

Holding the Baconater all wrapped up. Dundee’s new Wendy’s restaurant is set to open on Reform Street on 26 March, and ahead of the launch, we were given an early look inside - and a chance to try the menu for ourselves. Stepping into the restaurant, the first thing that stands out is the atmosphere. The space has a welcoming, modern feel, with a layout that encourages people to sit in and enjoy their food rather than rush through. A fun touch comes in the form of board games

The new Wendy’s restaurant opens tomorrow A first look inside Dundee’s new Wendy’s restaurant has been revealed, as the Reform Street site prepares to open its doors tomorrow on 26 March. The new restaurant has taken over the unit previously occupied by Fridays & Go and Fatburger, with a full transformation now complete. Fresh signage featuring the iconic Wendy’s logo has been installed, while the interior has been fitted out ready to welcome customers. Images of the finished

Dave's Single is just ome of the burgers that will be on the menu (Picture: Supplied) Wendy’s is set to open its first restaurant in Dundee next week, marking a major step in the brand’s continued expansion across Scotland. The globally recognised fast food chain will officially open its doors on Reform Street on 26 March, bringing its signature menu and dining experience to the city centre. Located at 26-28 Reform Street at the former Friday's & Go site, the new restaurant w

A new chapter is about to begin on Dundee’s Nethergate as Riddoch’s prepares to open its doors this Friday, transforming the former Casa site into a multi-space hospitality venue aimed at both daytime visitors and late-night crowds. Located next to Dundee Contemporary Arts in the former Clydesdale Bank building, Riddoch’s has undergone a significant refurbishment in recent months. Now nearing completion, the venue is being positioned as one of the most versatile new additions

Gidi Grill is set to make a grand return to its original location in Dundee with the opening of a new street food restaurant later this month at City Quay, bringing back a beloved culinary experience that many have missed. This new location not only marks the site of their former flagship eatery, which was a cornerstone of the local dining scene, but it also represents a homecoming for the brand that has become synonymous with vibrant and authentic street food. The flagship r

A well-known Dundee waterfront venue is entering a new chapter as Dundee Cycle Hub rebrands as Forks, with a stronger focus on café culture and bike hire at its Waterfront Place base. The change comes as the hub’s core maintenance and technical services move to the new Green Travel Hub on Bell Street. Until now, the waterfront site combined a workshop, kiosk and café, but that side of the operation is now being transferred to the larger city centre facility. In its place, the

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March and is a global moment to celebrate the achievements of women while recognising the challenges that still exist. Dundee has long been known as “She Town”, a nickname that reflects the city’s history of strong female leadership from the jute mills to modern science, culture and business. Across the city this year, a range of events are taking place that celebrate women’s voices, creativity and lived experiences. From

Picture: Ross Batchelor Work has begun to transform an empty unit on Reform Street into a new Wendy’s restaurant, bringing the American fast-food chain closer to opening its doors in Dundee city centre. The site, which was most recently occupied by Fridays and Go and Fatburger, has been vacant since the previous businesses closed. In recent days, new signage featuring the Wendy’s logo has appeared on the building, confirming that preparations for the new restaurant are now un

Dundee is set to raise a glass this summer as the city prepares to host its very own whisky festival for the first time. On 13 June 2026, the iconic Caird Hall in City Square will be transformed into a celebration of Scotland’s national drink, bringing together distilleries, music, art and heritage under one roof. The new event is being delivered by Slanj Events, the team behind established whisky festivals in Edinburgh and Clackmannanshire. Their Edinburgh event at Murrayfie

A new bakery is set to join Dundee’s city centre after Cake Box's plans for a new store on Reform Street were approved . The decision clears the way for the national brand to move into a long-vacant retail unit, adding another food business to one of the city’s busiest streets. The proposed shop will be fitted out with a main serving counter, customer seating and dedicated areas for preparing and storing cakes. Design plans show a full internal refurbishment to transform the

Picture: Riddoch’s A prominent Perth Road building is preparing for a fresh start after new owners confirmed a major refurbishment ahead of a Spring 2026 reopening. The former Clydesdale Bank site, located next to Dundee Contemporary Arts and most recently operating as Casa, will relaunch under the new name Riddoch’s. The project is being led by a team with decades of experience in Dundee’s hospitality trade, including involvement with Captain’s Cabin and the JF Kegs group. T

A new fast food name is arriving in Dundee this week as Popeyes prepares to open its doors at Kingsway West Retail Park. The popular fried chicken chain will welcome customers from tomorrow, taking over the unit previously occupied by Pizza Hut, which closed in December last year. I was given an exclusive sneak preview inside the new restaurant ahead of launch. The space has been completely transformed, with bright orange branding, digital ordering screens and a modern seatin

What the new services could look like (Picture: Ashfield Land) Plans have been submitted for a major new roadside services development on the A90 between Dundee and Perth, raising the prospect of motorway-style facilities on one of eastern Scotland’s busiest routes. The proposal focuses on land near Errol, just off the Inchmichael Junction, and would include a mix of restaurants, a hotel and facilities aimed at supporting both everyday drivers and HGV operators. Although the

What the new street food market could look like (Pictyre: LJR+H Architects) Mill Market, the new street food market, is beginning to take shape inside the former Tay Works jute mill on Brown Street, and the building itself is a huge part of the experience. It is expected to open later this year, and the anticipation of it has gone down a storm on Dundee Culture, with coverage racking up thousands of likes and views from followers and non-followers. After speaking with Liam Mc

M&S Dundee opened at the Gallagher Retail Park last year (Picture: Google) Broughty Ferry is in line for a brand new M&S Food store as the retailer unveils a major expansion across Scotland. The Ferry features prominently on a newly published list of 32 proposed locations, marking a significant step in the company’s plans to grow its food business nationwide. While no specific site in Broughty Ferry has been confirmed, the inclusion alone has sparked early excitement locally.

Picture: LJRH Architects Newly released planning documents from Dundee City Council have revealed fresh details about Dundee’s upcoming Mill Market Food Hall, confirming just how transformative the project will be for Brown Street and the wider city. The development will reinvent part of a historic jute mill into a lively food, cultural and social destination unlike anything Dundee has had before. The market will be operated in partnership with food traders The market will b

Dale visited 25 pubs in the city, including Groucho’s (Picture: The Great British Pub Crawl / YouTube) A popular YouTuber has declared Dundee one of the best pub cities in the UK after completing an enormous 25-pub crawl during his first visit to the city. Dale Harvey, who runs The Great British Pub Crawl channel, spent a full day exploring Dundee’s pubs as part of his eight day tour of Scotland , later telling followers he had “not enjoyed a place as a whole quite as much in

The new market will be at the old mill on Brown Street (Picture: LJRH Architects) Since sharing the news that Dundee’s new street food market on Brown Street has been approved, the reaction has been huge. Excitement has been building quickly, and I genuinely cannot wait to see this project brought to life. LJRH Architects confirmed yesterday, that planning permission has been granted, meaning a long-disused mill on Brown Street will soon begin its transformation into a lively

Picture: LJRH Architects A major new street food market is officially on its way to Dundee after plans for the Mill Market Food Hall on Brown Street were approved. The project will see one of the city’s oldest jute mills transformed into a lively modern destination, bringing fresh energy to a long-neglected corner of the city centre. The approval, which was confirmed this afternoon by LJRH Architects, marks a significant milestone for the team behind the development, who say

The new restaurant will be located at the former Arnold Clark site (Picture: Google) A new global buffet restaurant has been approved for Dundee, with plans to transform the former Arnold Clark showroom on East Dock Street into a large dining venue. Hot World Cuisine confirmed that Dundee City Council has given the go-ahead for its proposal, paving the way for the creation of a new restaurant that will feature a range of international dishes from across Asia, Europe and beyon

Popeyes already operates in Scotland’s three major cities (Picture: Wikimedia Commons) Popular American fast-food chain Popeyes is eyeing up Dundee for its next Scottish restaurant. A new planning application submitted to Dundee City Council reveals plans to transform the former Pizza Hut unit at Kingsway West Retail Park into the city’s first Popeyes. The Louisiana-style chicken brand, known for its crispy fried chicken sandwiches and southern-inspired menu, has been expandi

One of Dundee’s most beloved food spots, The Shack Street Food, is entering a new chapter with extended weekday opening hours and a hint of festive treats to come. Run by the ever-inspiring Gill Young, The Shack has been serving up hearty comfort food from its cosy Isla Street home since 2016. Known for its warm atmosphere, flavour-packed dishes and Gill’s infectious personality, the eatery has become a local favourite among Dundonians seeking good food and even better compan

A brand new Dundee-brewed ale inspired by one of the city’s most remarkable wartime heroes is launching this Friday. Winkie’s Flight, created by 71 Brewing and served at CANVAS, celebrates the extraordinary story of Winkie, a homing pigeon whose bravery helped save a stranded aircrew during the Second World War. The bold, resinous citrus ale pays tribute to the bird who flew more than 120 miles through stormy skies and darkness after her crew’s bomber crashed into the icy Nor

Dundee’s 71 Brewing has been named Scottish Brewery of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Beer Awards, marking a major achievement for the city’s fast-rising craft brewer. The ceremony, held after the Beer Matters Conference and Trade Show at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange, saw 71 Brewing take home several accolades for both innovation and quality. Founded in 2016, 71 Brewing has built a strong reputation for its crisp lagers and experimental small-batch brews. Based in Dundee’s histor

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