Bakeries in Middlesbrough
We list 19 bakeries in Middlesbrough, spread across 11 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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The baking story of Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough grew from a handful of farmhouses into an iron and steel giant in the 19th century — Gladstone called it an 'infant Hercules' — and its food has the same big-hearted character. The town's most famous dish is the parmo, a breaded chicken or pork escalope smothered in béchamel and melted cheese, first served by a local chef in the 1950s and now beloved across Teesside. Its bakeries share much with the rest of the North East: stotties for sandwiches, pease pudding, corned beef pies and saveloy dips. Teesside also has strong Italian and South Asian food traditions. The North York Moors, just to the south, offer farm shops, tea rooms and moorland honey.
Local bakes to look out for
- Stotty cake – A flat, dense, chewy loaf, perfect for big sandwiches.
- Corned beef pie – Corned beef, potato and onion in pastry, a North East bakery staple.
- Parmo – A breaded escalope topped with béchamel and cheese, Teesside's signature dish.
Bakery hunter's tip: Try a parmo from a local takeaway, and look for stotties and corned beef pies in traditional bakeries around Linthorpe Road.
Did you know? The parmo is usually credited to Nicos Harris, a chef who served it at a Middlesbrough restaurant in 1958.
Bakery types in Middlesbrough
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 16 | 84% |
| Cake Shops | 2 | 11% |
| Patisseries | 2 | 11% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 5% |
| Bakery Cafés | 1 | 5% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | Middlesbrough Centre | 8am |
Middlesbrough at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 19 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Middlesbrough Centre (8) |
| With published hours | 1 |
| Open on Sundays | 1 of 1 |
| Hygiene rated | 18 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 07:16 |
Bakeries in Middlesbrough: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Middlesbrough?
We currently list 19 bakeries in Middlesbrough, across 11 areas including Middlesbrough Centre, Marton Grove and Ayresome. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Middlesbrough?
Cooplands has the earliest published opening time at 8am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
18 of the 18 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 Middlesbrough?
The most common type is traditional bakers (16), followed by cake shops, patisseries and eggless cake shops.