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Pictured at the opening of the new Buttercrane Muffin Break store are from left: Valerie Mosane; Scott Nicholas, Head Baker; Peter Murray, Buttercrane Manager and Conor McMillan. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie
Pictured at the opening of the new Buttercrane Muffin Break store are from left: Valerie Mosane; Scott Nicholas, Head Baker; Peter Murray, Buttercrane Manager and Conor McMillan. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Today Buttercrane Centre welcomed the scent of fresh baked muffins to the mall as Muffin Break launched its first Cafe Bakery in Northern Ireland and first on the island of Ireland. Fifteen staff have been recruited locally to support the new store opening.  

The launch is the 63rd store in the UK for the Australian brand, joining a family of 360 stores trading across New Zealand and Australia and the UK.

The café bakery has a wide range of breakfast, lunch and savoury options with muffins, cakes, bagels and pastries all freshly prepared on site and baked in store. Muffin Break are passionate about sourcing only the best coffee beans and serve 100% Arabica beans, freshly ground for your favourite coffee.

A selection of produce on offer at Muffin Break. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie
A selection of produce on offer at Muffin Break. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Josh Nixon, Head of Estates, Muffin Break says: “We are delighted to be launching to the Northern Ireland market with our first store in Buttercrane Centre, Newry, with a further four launches in the pipeline for Northern Ireland this year.  

“We look forward to serving our freshly baked muffins, cakes, snacks and Arabica coffee to the local community. The café fit out is a welcoming, modern and comfortable refuge for customers to take some time out from retail therapy and enjoy a ‘Muffin Break’.”

Peter Murray Buttercrane Centre Manager said: “We are delighted to support the introduction of a new brand to the Northern Ireland market and we are thrilled that they have chosen Buttercrane Centre as a launch pad. The appetising menu, premium coffee beans and commitment to freshly prepared products, ensure Muffin Break will be warmly welcomed by our customers and it will make a wonderful addition to the food and drink offering in the Centre.”

Customers can also enjoy perks and rewards when they join the Muffin Break Club including exclusive offers an even a free birthday muffin. Plus, pick up a loyalty card in store and receive every 6th coffee for free. 

The store opens at 9am Monday to Friday and Sunday from 1pm with late nights offered Wed, Thurs & Fri.

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