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Top 5 bakeries in york
1. Bluebird Bakery
Found in the iconic and historic shambles, Bluebird Bakery is an absolute gem and one of the city’s most fantastic bread makers. They utilise traditional fermentation methods with super high quality and organic ingredients resulting in some of the most delicious bread on this side of God’s own country. Alongside this they also offer a wide variety of sweet treats such as muffins, cookies, cakes and award winning chocolate brownies that are just utterly indulgent and make for a perfect pairing with a coffee.
2. Little Blondie Bakehouse
This popular and inviting spot can be found on Walmgate, having recently grown a great reputation from locals for its social media worthy selection of cookies, brownies and cakes. The looks are certainly not deceiving as these are some of the best sweet treats in all of York. This is also a great spot for those with dietary requirements, with the team offering a large variety of vegan and gluten-free items meaning everyone can get in on the fun. Make sure to visit next time you’re in the city for a great snack and an even better instagram story.
3. Crumbs Cupcakery
This next spot is for all cupcake lovers out there, Crumbs Cupcakery. This one can be found just beside the York Minster. Run by local twins, this beautiful spot offers couture cupcakes that are precisely and elegantly decorated one by one, resulting in a masterpiece of food that looks almost too good to eat. They have a wide range of flavours including seasonal specials that are absolutely perfect for an afternoon tea or for the overworked student in much need of a sweet treat. A must visit.
4. Little Arras
Little Arras was once a side project of the Arras restaurant also found in York but quickly proved it had the skills and fantastic product to warrant its own space on Goodramgate and it was a great decision. Offering fresh and delicious bread, pastries and slices, you can really taste the passion in every bite as well as the finest of ingredients that make Little Arras the number one spot for stocking up on goods to impress that special someone in your life. Who needs to go to France when this is right on the doorstep.
5. Flori Bakery
Flori Bakery, found on BIshopthorpe road, is a wonderful spot that has been recognised by locals for its cultural flavours with a blend of Portuguese and Scandinavian influences within its pastries that offer a breath of fresh air amongst the typical baked goods found within the city. Some standouts include their buttery croissants, inventive slices and seasonal items that have caused queues going down the road. A real welcoming and tasty spot that gives another excuse for a morning pastry and coffee.
York truly does have some of the finest bakers in the country. So whether you’re a busy student in need of some home cooked flavour or a visitor of the city, be sure not to miss out on these spots and treat yourself to some of York’s finest independent bakeries.
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Ways to wear pink and brown this season.
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Vinted Depop
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