Bakeries in Maidstone
We list 9 bakeries in Maidstone, spread across 5 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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All bakeries in Maidstone 1–9 of 9
Thomas Cookie Co
Unit M, Orchard Business Centre 20/20 Industrial Estate, St Barnabas Close, Allington ME16 0JZ
The Cake Box
Unit 245 Water Lane, The Mall Chequers Centre, King Street, Maidstone Centre ME15 6AR
The baking story of Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent's county town on the River Medway, sits in the middle of the Garden of England. The orchards, hop gardens and nut plats around it supply the ingredients of Kent's best-loved bakes. Kentish cobnuts — a cultivated hazelnut harvested fresh from late summer — are a local speciality, eaten sweet and milky straight from the shell or baked into cakes and biscuits. Huffkins, the soft, dimpled Kentish rolls, are another county favourite, and cherries and apples from the Weald and the Medway valley fill pies and crumbles in season. Maidstone's brewing heritage was once considerable, thanks to the hop gardens all around, and its market and riverside offer plenty for visitors.
Local bakes to look out for
- Kentish huffkin – A soft, flat oval roll with a dimple in the middle.
- Cobnut cake – A moist cake made with fresh Kentish cobnuts in season.
- Kentish cherry pie – A summer pie of sweet Kent cherries.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit between late August and October, when fresh cobnuts are in season, and explore the farm shops of the surrounding Weald.
Did you know? Kentish cobnuts are traditionally sold fresh in their husks from late August, when the nuts are still green and juicy.
Bakery types in Maidstone
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Cafés | 2 | 22% |
| Patisseries | 2 | 22% |
| Traditional Bakers | 2 | 22% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 11% |
| Doughnut Shops | 1 | 11% |
| Cake Shops | 1 | 11% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 11% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 11% |
Maidstone at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Maidstone Centre (5) |
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 7 (57% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 16:23 |
Bakeries in Maidstone: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Maidstone?
We currently list 9 bakeries in Maidstone, across 5 areas including Maidstone Centre, Allington and Bearsted. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Maidstone bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
4 of the 7 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 Maidstone?
The most common type is bakery cafés (2), followed by patisseries, traditional bakers and artisan bakeries.