Bakeries in Melton Mowbray
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 3 bakeries we know about in Melton Mowbray, 1 of them with published opening hours.
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Just outside Melton Mowbray, within about 12 miles.
Olivias Coffee and Bakery
Unit 13 Wymeswold Business Quarter, Wymeswold Lane, Wymeswold LE12 5BS
The baking story of Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray calls itself the Rural Capital of Food, and it has a strong case. Its pork pie, hand-raised in hot-water crust with bowed sides and a filling of chopped, uncured pork that stays grey-pink rather than cured pink, became famous in the 19th century as a portable snack for fox-hunting parties in the surrounding countryside. The Melton Mowbray pork pie now has protected status and must be made within a defined area around the town. Melton also sits at the heart of Stilton country, and the blue cheese is made in dairies nearby. Its markets, including a long-running livestock market, keep the town busy, and its food festivals celebrate the produce of the Leicestershire countryside.
Local bakes to look out for
- Melton Mowbray pork pie – A hand-raised, bow-sided pie of chopped uncured pork in hot-water crust.
- Game pie – A raised pie of mixed game, a Leicestershire hunting-country favourite in season.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit on market day to see the town at its busiest, and eat your pork pie at room temperature rather than straight from the fridge.
Did you know? The Melton Mowbray pork pie was granted Protected Geographical Indication status in 2008.
Bakery types in Melton Mowbray
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Shops | 3 | 100% |
| Bakery Cafés | 2 | 67% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 33% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Farm Dairy - Milk Shed | Great Dalby | 7am |
Melton Mowbray at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Burton Lazars (1) |
| With published hours | 1 |
| Open on Sundays | 1 of 1 |
| Hygiene rated | 1 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 11:04 |
Bakeries in Melton Mowbray: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Melton Mowbray?
We currently list 3 bakeries in Melton Mowbray, across 3 areas including Burton Lazars, Great Dalby and Melton Mowbray Centre. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Melton Mowbray?
Vine Farm Dairy - Milk Shed 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 Melton Mowbray open on Sundays?
Of the 1 bakeries with published hours, 1 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Melton Mowbray bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
1 of the 1 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 Melton Mowbray?
The most common type is cake shops (3), followed by bakery cafés and cookie shops.