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10 best bakeries in the UK worth travelling for
For a long time, Populations Bakery owner George Fuest was a one-man team, hand-rolling viennoiserie around a full-time job. His delicious creations were available on irregular ‘bake days’ announced via Instagram, when those who placed pre-orders made their way to his kitchen (a.k.a. the shed in the garden of his Spitalfields home) to pick them up. The rest of the year, they appeared on the counters of a few speciality coffee shops across London. That all changed in summer 2025, when Corner Shop 180 opened. This super-chic grocer, cafe, wine bar, and bakery comes from the original Soho House team, beautifully curated (as you’d expect), with George’s immaculate baked goods at the heart of the operation. His glistening laminated croissants are the star item, made – like everything that comes out of his ovens – with diverse heritage grains and a complex, wholemeal flavour as a result. But, for a small, indulgent post-lunch snack, you can’t go wrong with a delightful hazelnut bite, a dense cake with an irresistible caramelised, buttery flavour.
Address: Corner Shop, 7 Arundel Street, London, United Kingdom WC2R 3DA
Website: @populations.bakery
Pipit
Pastry stop in a quaint English town
In April 2024, husband-and-wife team Fred Mackenzie and Clare Mansfield opened the doors to this neighbourhood bakery in the historic centre of Bradford-on-Avon. Specialising in handcrafted sourdoughs and viennoiserie, Pipit is committed to traditional baking techniques and sustainable ingredient sourcing, using organic stoneground flour, cultured butter and organic jersey milk. Fred and Clare’s journey began when they met working at organic food delivery company, Abel & Cole – and this passion for ethical food is evident in every part of Pipit. With a rotating seasonal menu that celebrates British ingredients, the offerings include innovative bakes, like the decadent gooseberry fool Danish, alongside much-loved staples, such as their now-famous espresso bun: a plump, brioche-based treat topped with sticky, caffeine-laced icing. The bakery also sells a curated selection of provisions and coffee from like-minded producers who share their values of quality and responsible farming.
Address: Pipit, Silver Street, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1JX
Website: instagram.com
Britain’s Best Bakeries Vol 2 by Mill Kenny-Ryder. £22.95 is published by Hoxton Mini Press. Available from hoxtonminipress.com.
