Bakeries in Leicester
We list 61 bakeries in Leicester, spread across 26 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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The baking story of Leicester
Leicester's food culture is one of the most varied in Britain. Belgrave Road, known as the Golden Mile, is lined with sweet centres selling jalebi, barfi and ladoo, and the city's Diwali celebrations are among the biggest outside India. The market in the city centre has traded for more than 700 years. Leicestershire also has deep English food roots: Red Leicester cheese, coloured with annatto, is named after the county; the Melton Mowbray pork pie is made just to the north-east; and Stilton is produced in Leicestershire dairies. Bakers here are as likely to sell samosas and naan as pork pies and fruit cake, which sums up a city that wears its many traditions comfortably.
Local bakes to look out for
- Melton Mowbray pork pie – A hand-raised pie of chopped, uncured pork with bowed sides.
- Jalebi – Crisp, syrup-soaked spirals of fried batter sold fresh on Belgrave Road.
- Red Leicester cheese scone – A savoury scone made golden with the county's annatto-coloured cheese.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit Leicester Market in the city centre, then take the short trip to Belgrave Road for sweet centres — around Diwali the whole street is lit up.
Did you know? Stilton cheese can only be made in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire — and not in the Cambridgeshire village of Stilton itself.
Bakery types in Leicester
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Shops | 23 | 38% |
| Traditional Bakers | 23 | 38% |
| Bakery Cafés | 9 | 15% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 7 | 11% |
| Patisseries | 6 | 10% |
| Celebration Cake Makers | 2 | 3% |
| Turkish Bakeries | 1 | 2% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 2% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 2% |
| Halal Bakeries | 1 | 2% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Ethel Bakery | Crown Hills | 7am |
| The Tiny Bakery | Clarendon Park | 7:30am |
| Deer Barn Tea Room | Cropston | 9:30am |
| KREM | Spinney Hills | 10am |
| The Cake Box | Belgrave | 11am |
| The Cake Solution | Belgrave | 12pm |
Leicester at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 61 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Leicester Centre (10) |
| With published hours | 6 |
| Open on Sundays | 4 of 6 |
| Hygiene rated | 44 (66% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 04:18 |
Bakeries in Leicester: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Leicester?
We currently list 61 bakeries in Leicester, across 26 areas including Leicester Centre, Belgrave and Highfields. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Leicester?
Ethel Bakery 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 Leicester open on Sundays?
Of the 6 bakeries with published hours, 4 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Leicester bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
29 of the 44 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 Leicester?
The most common type is cake shops (23), followed by traditional bakers, bakery cafés and eggless cake shops.