From chocolate éclairs to sandwiches to baguettes, these are some of the things you will find at…read moreFirkins. This is the one place where I buy jam doughnuts and éclairs from and never have I been let down. It's a very clean bakery and the staff are very friendly. I have been coming here since I was kid and I wouldn't go anywhere else for my cakes and doughnuts. I am a cautious guy when it comes to health but I do like the odd jam doughnut now and then. Firkins is the closest bakery to where I live and its not the biggest of bakeries. However there are times where it is not about the quantity of what you sell, its about the quality. And the quality of cakes, sandwiches and doughnuts sold here are first class.

firkins is another bakers good for warm savoures centred in hill top .read more

While on a little road trip up the M6, we stopped in Stafford for some lunch. After lunch, I saw a…read morebakery glistening off in the distance, with windows steamed up from all the fresh baked goodness inside. This little bakery was jammed with all kinds of bread, pastries and cookies. I selected a sticky bun type of thing with raisins and currants as well as a chocolate chip cookie. Both were fantastic. If I could have eaten more, I would have ordered 1 of everything. It all looked very good. The service is excellent, with a bunch of ladies exuding classic English charm. Very pleasant and helpful.

Sandwiches, freshly baked bread, cream cakes, cakes, pies, pasties- you're kind of spoilt for…read morechoice really. Everything is made fresh every day, and every lunch time there is a queue out of the door. Service is pretty fast as it's over the high, goody-filled counter, but it's always polite. The BLT sandwiches are salty and full of awesome, the fresh cream cakes are hard to resist, and the custard slices are cut far more neatly than mine at home. I'm not particularly fond of the chocolate numbers myself, if I'm tempted, I go for the rhubarb and cherry slices (super moist), and things like the Belgian buns are pretty snazzy too. A couple of things worth noting are- They have a slicing machine- so if there's any loaves you want, but are only capable of cutting diagonal doorsteps at home, they can deal with it. If you want a hot sausage or bacon sandwich for example, you're possibly going to have a little wait as they like to cook things fresh. If you ring in advance, you can avoid standing in the corner by the fridge of drinks for a short while.

The best source for all your bread cakes!…read more I adore Gayton's bread and if I cannot find any in my local shops I always visit the bakery shop where the staff are always cheerful, happy to see you and tempt me into buying some of their excellent cakes!

I have travelled all over the world and yet Gayton's have the best bread I have ever tasted. Their…read moreGranary Loaf is to die for. If you haven't tried their products yet you haven't lived. Well worth a drive up to the Bakery as the staff are always welcoming and cheerful. Although you always leave with more than you had planned. lol.

My host recommended I stop by and check this place out and it did not disappoint. There were so…read moremany amazing treats and options, I couldn't decide! So I got half a dozen. Since the offerings change, I don't want to entice something that's not available, but the candied ginger shortbread was incredible. Go early for the best selection.

From the owner: Dugan's makes creative and unique French style individual sweet and savoury tarts using quality…read moreingredients that are locally sourced whenever possible. In addition our Ludlow location serves fresh sandwiches, salads, a selection of cakes and brownies. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.

The Crunchy Monkey might be the best thing in Cradley Heath. After Tesco came and killed the whole…read moretown off in a matter of months, it's amazing to see a young business pop up out of nowhere. The quality of food and staff here are great. I often roll in here on my way to visit friends who live in cradley after I've caught the train to town. The inside is large and has a mix of comfy sofas and traditional cafe tables and chairs. The whole place is well lit and furnished with cream and warm colours that instantly let's you forget you actually in the middle if a dead town. The jacket potatoes are crispy and the chili filling was some of the best chili I've ever had. I've been there a few times for breakfast and it's always been great with generous helpings of everything on the menu. The prices are the best part, a whole breakfast you could pay up to £7.00 in a city for is around £4.00. The charge a little more of you choose to eat n but it's still seriously under what you'd expect to pay to begin with. All in all a great cafe and cradley needs more businesses like this.

Finally LS has a bakery! an awesome bakery with sourdough bread, lots sorts, and cakes!read more

We just moved here and are so glad to have found such a great bakery. We've come almost daily and…read morehave tried the variety of breads on offer. All feature crisp crusts and great solid texture unlike the mushy industrial breads at the supermarkets. Their lunch sandwiches are a treat as well. And beyond the breads the pastries and cakes are great as well. Even the pizzas offered Thursday evenings are excellent. The staff are friendly as well, but it can get very busy so a wait can be expected. The bread is a bit pricier than average at about £3 each, but you get what you pay for. They even offer half loaves as well. Also by afternoon you'll have only a choice of what's left, but we've never been disappointed. If you love great bread this is the place for you.

As a coeliac you may question why I'm writing a review for a bakery, and sadly it's not because…read morethey are making amazing Gluten Free alternatives of their delicious looking cakes. I have a major sweet tooth, and whilst I can't eat their delicious cakes I can buy them for other people. So whilst I'm buying Danishes and tarts for the other half, I'm buying myself the freshly made monster meringues. Worth treating yourself to some freshly baked classics and great bread as opposed to a cupcake every now and again. It's always nice to find a good local supplier that means you can bypass the supermarket and grab something freshly and locally made with good quality ingredients. They are superbly located for the commuters from Snow Hill Station, you just need to remember its there on the corner of Great Western Arcade.

The Bread Collection located on the corner of Birmingham's Great Western Arcade has a very unique…read morefeel and a sense of it's own character! They offer fresh bread, cakes, pasties, sandwiches and a great alternative for a nice lunch. Although the interior is quite small and there are only a few seats I'd recommend the food here to anyone. You can also buy their items for home use. I bought a whole bread loaf!! Although you pay a little more, the better tastier food, an alternative to the big supermarkets, and you know that your supporting a local grocer's using local sourced ingredients, its a win win all round. Pay them a visit!

This charming little cafe is a stones throw away from where I live…read more They offer lots of food and drinks options - sandwiches and baguettes with a choice of plenty of filings and fresh homemade cakes to boot too. If you fancy eating in you can as there are a few tables but it would seem that most people take away. They have outside seating and it is nice to catch a few rays whilst tucking into some food. They do a meal deal which is perfect for lunchtime if you work near the cafe or happen to be going past. A great addition to the community.