Bakeries in Liverpool
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 56 bakeries we know about in Liverpool, 4 of them with published opening hours.
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The baking story of Liverpool
Liverpool's most famous dish is scouse, a slow-cooked stew whose name, from the sailors' 'lobscouse', became a nickname for the people themselves. Its bakeries have their own dockside classic: wet nelly, a dense, syrupy bread pudding made from stale bread and fruit, sold by the slab. The city's sweet history goes further back. Toffee was being sold in the village of Everton in the 18th century, and the port's sugar refineries made Liverpool one of Britain's great sugar cities. Liverpool's Chinese community, among the oldest in Europe, adds egg tarts and buns to the mix, and the Irish, Welsh and Caribbean influences of a great port city are everywhere you look.
Local bakes to look out for
- Wet nelly – A dense, moist, syrupy bread pudding made with fruit, sold in slabs.
- Egg tart – A Hong Kong-style pastry filled with smooth, sweet egg custard.
- Everton toffee – A hard, buttery toffee associated with the district since the 18th century.
Bakery hunter's tip: Head to Chinatown around Nelson Street for bakeries selling egg tarts and buns, and look for wet nelly at traditional bakers around the city.
Did you know? Everton FC's nickname, the Toffees, comes from the toffee shops that traded in Everton village in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Bakery types in Liverpool
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 27 | 48% |
| Cake Shops | 7 | 13% |
| Patisseries | 7 | 13% |
| Bakery Cafés | 4 | 7% |
| Doughnut Shops | 4 | 7% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 3 | 5% |
| Cookie Shops | 3 | 5% |
| Italian Bakeries | 2 | 4% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 2 | 4% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 2 | 4% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Handmade | Waterfront | 7:30am |
| Oven Door Bakery | Knowledge Quarter | 8am |
| Poundbakery | Norris Green | 8:30am |
| Baltic Bakehouse | Baltic Triangle | 8:30am |
Liverpool at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 56 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Liverpool Centre (6) |
| With published hours | 4 |
| Open on Sundays | 3 of 4 |
| Hygiene rated | 38 (61% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sat 3 Oct, 23:54 |
Bakeries in Liverpool: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Liverpool?
We currently list 56 bakeries in Liverpool, across 25 areas including Liverpool Centre, Dingle and Ropewalks. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Liverpool?
Rough Handmade 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 Liverpool open on Sundays?
Of the 4 bakeries with published hours, 3 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Liverpool bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
23 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 Liverpool?
The most common type is traditional bakers (27), followed by cake shops, patisseries and bakery cafés.