Top 50 Bakeries Revealed in Good Food Guide

Bakeries have seen a surge in popularity, and to celebrate this, The Good Food Guide has unveiled its top 50 bakery locations. These stretch from coastal bakehouses to sweet shops in East London, with a special mention for a Gloucestershire bakery.

The list, carefully curated by experts, showcases the freshest and most flavorful foods, from croissants to sourdough, and more. Notably, three bakeries that made the cut are conveniently located near you.

Since its first publication in 1951, this food guide has been the ultimate reference for excellent food across the country. It ranks baked goods from budget-friendly treats to high-end dining options, offering a broad variety for you to explore and judge for yourself.

An outstanding local gem from the top 50 is Six Chimneys bakery in Cheltenham. Located at Unit 4, Alstone Lane, Alstone, this Bakery School with a pop-up shop opens only on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm (or when sold out).

The food guide describes Six Chimneys as a small artisan bakery that has found great success with limited hours, emphasizing the amazing products coming out of its ovens. The bakery offers a delectable range, including sourdough loaves, viennoiserie, morning buns, creamy patisserie, and playful items such as egg custard Danish with spiced cream, honey and almond croissantine, and lemon, basil, and black-pepper cake. It also boasts meaty sausage rolls, substantial sandwiches, and savory pies like slow-cooked shin of beef marinated in red wine.

Three Bristol bakeries also made the list, including Farro, renowned for its in-house milled einkorn wheat loaf, Hart’s Bakery, known for its irresistible daily menu, and Lockdown Loaves, a village bakery with an urban vibe.

Additionally, nearby spots such as Landrace Bakery in Somerset have also been recognized for their mission to restore the regional community of speciality grains and ingredients, garnering praise for their artisanal offerings and incredible flavors.