Bakeries in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has 7 bakeries on our map, with the biggest clusters in Milton Keynes Centre, Brooklands, Central Milton Keynes and Heelands. Hover a bakery to spot it on the map, or tap Route for directions.
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All bakeries in Milton Keynes 1–7 of 7
Gordoni Coffee Cake Snacks
Medina House, 334 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Centre MK9 2AE
The baking story of Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes was designated a new town in 1967 and became a city in 2022, but within its boundaries lie much older places with food traditions to match. In the market town of Olney, local women have raced along the High Street flipping pancakes on Shrove Tuesday for generations, and legend traces the custom to 1445, when a housewife heard the church bell and dashed off still holding her frying pan. Stony Stratford's old coaching inns fed travellers on Watling Street, and Wolverton grew up around a railway works. Buckinghamshire's Chiltern country is known for cherries — cherry bumpers, small cherry turnovers, were made for local cherry fairs. Today MK's diverse population supports bakeries from Polish to Nigerian.
Local bakes to look out for
- Shrove Tuesday pancake – A thin, lemon-and-sugar pancake, tossed in earnest in Olney each Shrove Tuesday.
- Buckinghamshire cherry bumper – A small pastry turnover filled with black cherries.
- Bedfordshire clanger – A suet pastry roll with a savoury filling at one end and sweet at the other.
Bakery hunter's tip: Combine the city's shopping centres with trips to Olney and Stony Stratford, whose historic high streets have independent bakeries and cafés.
Did you know? In the Olney Pancake Race, run each Shrove Tuesday, competitors traditionally wear an apron and headscarf and must toss a pancake as they run.
Bakery types in Milton Keynes
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Cafés | 3 | 43% |
| Cake Shops | 3 | 43% |
| Traditional Bakers | 2 | 29% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 14% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 14% |
Milton Keynes at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Milton Keynes Centre (2) |
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 7 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 02:13 |
Bakeries in Milton Keynes: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Milton Keynes?
We currently list 7 bakeries in Milton Keynes, across 6 areas including Milton Keynes Centre, Brooklands and Central Milton Keynes. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Milton Keynes bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
7 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 Milton Keynes?
The most common type is bakery cafés (3), followed by cake shops, traditional bakers and artisan bakeries.