Bakeries in Derby
Derby has 39 bakeries on our map, with the biggest clusters in New Normanton, Derby Centre, Castlefields and Borrowash. Hover a bakery to spot it on the map, or tap Route for directions.
Explore Derby area by area
All bakeries in Derby 1–30 of 39
Chloe's Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
Field Head House, Main Road, Brailsford, Brailsford DE6 3AX
The baking story of Derby
Derby sits where the Midlands meet the Peak District, and its food borrows from both. Derbyshire oatcakes — soft, floppy pancakes of fermented oat batter — are wrapped around bacon, cheese and eggs for breakfast, just as they are over the border in Staffordshire. Sage Derby, a cheese marbled green with sage, is another local speciality. The Derwent Valley mills that helped launch the factory age begin here, and the workers who filled them relied on cheap bread and oatcakes from local bakers. Head out towards the Peak and you reach Bakewell, home of the almond-and-jam Bakewell pudding, and Ashbourne, known for its gingerbread. In the city, the Cathedral Quarter is the place for independent cafés and bakeries.
Local bakes to look out for
- Derbyshire oatcake – A soft, savoury pancake made from a yeasted oatmeal batter.
- Bakewell pudding – Puff pastry with a layer of jam under a rich egg and almond filling.
- Ashbourne gingerbread – A pale, buttery ginger biscuit-cake from the nearby market town.
Bakery hunter's tip: Explore the Cathedral Quarter's independent shops, and order oatcakes at breakfast — many cafés cook them fresh to order.
Did you know? Sage Derby cheese gets its green marbling from sage, and was traditionally made for harvest time and Christmas.
Bakery types in Derby
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 22 | 56% |
| Cake Shops | 9 | 23% |
| Bakery Cafés | 6 | 15% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 5 | 13% |
| Patisseries | 3 | 8% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 3% |
| Asian Bakeries | 1 | 3% |
| Middle Eastern Bakeries | 1 | 3% |
| German Bakeries | 1 | 3% |
| Halal Bakeries | 1 | 3% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Birds | Derby Centre | 7:30am |
| Birds | Allenton | 8am |
| Birds | Oakwood | 8am |
| Eggless Cake Shop | Peartree | 10am |
| Cake Box | Sinfin | 10am |
| Cake Box | Castlefields | 11am |
Derby at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 39 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | New Normanton (6) |
| With published hours | 7 |
| Open on Sundays | 5 of 7 |
| Hygiene rated | 38 (95% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 04:52 |
Bakeries in Derby: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Derby?
We currently list 39 bakeries in Derby, across 23 areas including New Normanton, Derby Centre and Castlefields. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Derby?
Birds has the earliest published opening time at 7:30am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Derby open on Sundays?
Of the 7 bakeries with published hours, 5 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Derby bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
36 of the 38 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 Derby?
The most common type is traditional bakers (22), followed by cake shops, bakery cafés and eggless cake shops.