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Mmm… Doughnuts: New Dough and Co shop could open on Aberdeen’s Belmont Street

The plans come months after Siberia took over the former Melt cafe as part of ambitious expansion aims.

The new Dough and Co could brighten up Belmont Street
The new Dough and Co could brighten up Belmont Street. Image: Michael McCosh/DC Thomson

The owners of Siberia have unveiled plans to turn a long-empty cafe beside the Aberdeen bar into a new doughnut shop.

Late last year, the Belmont Street pub and hotel announced major expansion plans as it bought over the Cavern record shop and former Melt cafe next door.

Owners Harding Ltd secured the deal on the site just days after a summit aimed at reviving the stagnant city centre.

They were tight-lipped on their plans for the four-storey building at the time…

The Dough and Co will form part of Siberia’s expansion. Image: Ben Hendry/DC Thomson

Old Melt store could be new Dough and Co

But now, documents freshly submitted to the council reveal their aims for the old toastie shop – and they’re enough to make Homer Simpson drool.

They want to turn the former Melt unit into a doughnut shop called “Dough and Co”.

The new signage would boast of its “fresh hand-made doughnuts”.

Doughy treats like these could soon be coming to the city centre if Dough and Co is approved.
The unit had been empty for some time. Image: Norman Lawie architects.
Here’s how the Dough and Co sign would look. Image: Norman Lawie architects
This sign will alert shoppers to the rings of delight on offer. Image: Normal Lawie architects

There would even be a bright pink sign in the shape of the bakery item jutting out onto Belmont Street.

Siberia manager said plans would boost cafe culture

Speaking in November, Stuart McPhee, the co-director of Siberia Bar and Hotel, indicated the plans they were cooking up would boost cafe culture in Aberdeen.

He said: “We think Aberdeen has a bright future, and local independent business has a big part to play in that.”

Stuart McPhee of Siberia. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Melt developed a cult following among Aberdeen cheese fans.

But it became one of several city centre businesses to fall victim to the pandemic when it shut in August 2020.  

You can see the Dough and Co plans here.

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