Bakeries in Brighton
We list 61 bakeries in Brighton, spread across 14 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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The baking story of Brighton
Brighton has been feeding day-trippers since the Prince Regent made it fashionable, and its seafront still trades in doughnuts, candyfloss and sticks of rock. Step back from the beach, though, and the North Laine and Kemptown reveal one of the most independent food scenes in the south: slow-fermented sourdough, vegan cakes, Portuguese custard tarts and brunch in every style. Sussex has a few bakes of its own worth hunting down. Sussex pond pudding hides a whole lemon inside a suet crust, which melts with butter and sugar into a sharp, syrupy 'pond'. Sussex plum heavies — flat, currant-studded cakes once eaten by farmworkers — are older still. With the South Downs on the doorstep, local flour, apples and honey are never far away.
Local bakes to look out for
- Sussex pond pudding – A suet pudding with a whole lemon, butter and sugar steamed inside.
- Sussex plum heavies – Flat, scone-like teatime cakes dotted with currants.
Bakery hunter's tip: The North Laine's narrow streets around Gardner Street and Kensington Gardens are packed with independent cafés and bakeries — Saturdays are busiest, so go early.
Did you know? A traditional Sussex pond pudding is steamed with a whole, pricked lemon buried in the middle of its suet crust.
Bakery types in Brighton
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Cafés | 29 | 48% |
| Cake Shops | 23 | 38% |
| Traditional Bakers | 16 | 26% |
| Vegan Bakeries | 11 | 18% |
| Patisseries | 11 | 18% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 10 | 16% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 8 | 13% |
| Gluten-Free Bakeries | 2 | 3% |
| French Bakeries | 1 | 2% |
| Doughnut Shops | 1 | 2% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Bakery | Brighton Centre | 6am |
| Open Bakery Kemptown | Kemptown | 7am |
| Famous Cake Company | Woodingdean | 7am |
| Cafe Coho | Brighton Centre | 7am |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | Hollingdean | 7:30am |
| Julien Plumart | Brighton Centre | 7:30am |
Brighton at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 61 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Brighton Centre (34) |
| With published hours | 18 |
| Open on Sundays | 15 of 18 |
| Hygiene rated | 48 (88% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 17:11 |
Bakeries in Brighton: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Brighton?
We currently list 61 bakeries in Brighton, across 14 areas including Brighton Centre, Round Hill and Queen's Park. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Brighton?
Hellenic Bakery has the earliest published opening time at 6am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Brighton open on Sundays?
Of the 18 bakeries with published hours, 15 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Brighton bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
42 of the 48 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 Brighton?
The most common type is bakery cafés (29), followed by cake shops, traditional bakers and vegan bakeries.