Bakeries in Bury St Edmunds
We list 11 bakeries in Bury St Edmunds, spread across 4 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
Explore Bury St Edmunds area by area
All bakeries in Bury St Edmunds 1–11 of 11
Mrs Bean's Bagels and Bakery
73 St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds Centre IP33 1TZ
The baking story of Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds grew around the great abbey that housed the shrine of St Edmund, King of East Anglia, and its medieval grid of streets was laid out by the monks. In 1214, according to tradition, England's barons met at the abbey and swore an oath that led to Magna Carta the following year. The town remains an important market centre — its market still fills the Cornhill and Buttermarket twice a week — and its long brewing tradition continues. Bury is also in the heart of sugar beet country, and East Anglian sugar has gone into countless British bakes. Suffolk rusks, huffers and fruit cakes fill local bakery windows, and the Abbey Gardens are perfect for a picnic.
Local bakes to look out for
- Suffolk rusk – A crisp, twice-baked round, perfect with cheese.
- Huffer – A large triangular soft roll from East Anglia.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit on a Wednesday or Saturday for the market on the Cornhill and Buttermarket, then picnic in the Abbey Gardens.
Did you know? Bury St Edmunds is home to one of the UK's sugar beet factories, turning East Anglian beet into sugar.
Bakery types in Bury St Edmunds
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Cafés | 4 | 36% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 3 | 27% |
| Patisseries | 2 | 18% |
| Traditional Bakers | 2 | 18% |
| Cake Shops | 1 | 9% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 1 | 9% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 9% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Bakery & Sandwich Bar | Bury St Edmunds Centre | 7am |
| Cornish Bakery | Bury St Edmunds Centre | 8am |
| Wooster's Bakery | Bury St Edmunds Centre | 8am |
| Wooster's Bakery | Stanton | 8:30am |
| Procopio's Pantry | Bury St Edmunds Centre | 9:30am |
| Crumbs | Bury St Edmunds Centre | 10:30am |
Bury St Edmunds at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 11 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Bury St Edmunds Centre (8) |
| With published hours | 6 |
| Open on Sundays | 3 of 6 |
| Hygiene rated | 9 (89% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Wed 7 Oct, 01:24 |
Bakeries in Bury St Edmunds: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Bury St Edmunds?
We currently list 11 bakeries in Bury St Edmunds, across 4 areas including Bury St Edmunds Centre, Priors Estate and Sicklesmere. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Bury St Edmunds?
Bury Bakery & Sandwich Bar has the earliest published opening time at 7am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Bury St Edmunds open on Sundays?
Of the 6 bakeries with published hours, 3 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Bury St Edmunds bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
8 of the 9 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 Bury St Edmunds?
The most common type is bakery cafés (4), followed by artisan bakeries, patisseries and traditional bakers.