Vegan Bakery
Station Masters Café
Barnstaple Railway Station, Station Road, Barnstaple Centre EX31 2AU
Pannier Market and Butchers Row
Bakeries in Barnstaple
We list 8 bakeries in Barnstaple. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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Rowe's Cornish Bakers
Asda Stores Limited, Anchorwood Retail Park, Taw Wharf, Barnstaple Centre EX31 2BN
The baking story of Barnstaple
Barnstaple, at the head of the Taw estuary, claims to be one of the oldest boroughs in England, and its life has long revolved around trade. The great glass-roofed Pannier Market, built in the 1850s, takes its name from the baskets, or panniers, in which farmers' wives carried butter, eggs and produce into town. Next door, the shops of Butchers Row still sell meat, fish and local foods. North Devon is dairy and sheep country, and its cream, butter and cheese go into the region's baking: scones heaped with clotted cream, Devonshire splits, and apple cakes made with fruit from the county's orchards. The market's stalls of cakes, bread and preserves make it an essential stop.
Local bakes to look out for
- Devon scone – A light scone topped with clotted cream first, then jam.
- Devonshire split – A soft yeasted bun filled with cream and jam.
- Devon apple cake – A moist cake packed with local apples.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit the Pannier Market on a food market day, then browse the independent shops of Butchers Row next door.
Did you know? Barnstaple's Pannier Market is named after the panniers, or baskets, in which farmers' wives carried produce to market.
Bakery types in Barnstaple
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 5 | 63% |
| Bakery Cafés | 2 | 25% |
| Cake Shops | 2 | 25% |
| Vegan Bakeries | 1 | 13% |
| Cupcake Shops | 1 | 13% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 13% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Station Masters Café | Barnstaple Centre | 8am |
Barnstaple at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| With published hours | 1 |
| Open on Sundays | 0 of 1 |
| Hygiene rated | 7 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 00:19 |
Bakeries in Barnstaple: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Barnstaple?
We currently list 8 bakeries in Barnstaple. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Barnstaple?
Station Masters Café has the earliest published opening time at 8am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Barnstaple open on Sundays?
Of the 1 bakeries with published hours, 0 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Barnstaple bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
7 of the 7 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Barnstaple?
The most common type is traditional bakers (5), followed by bakery cafés, cake shops and vegan bakeries.