Bakeries in Oxford
We list 35 bakeries in Oxford, spread across 16 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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All bakeries in Oxford 1–30 of 35
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The baking story of Oxford
Oxford's Covered Market opened in 1774 to move the city's messy street stalls under one roof, and it still houses butchers, bakers and cafés beneath its old timbers. The city's breakfast tables gave the world Oxford marmalade: a dark, thick-cut orange preserve first sold commercially here in the 1870s, made to a grocer's wife's family recipe. Oxford even had its own skinless sausage of pork, veal and herbs, recorded in 18th-century cookery books. The county's other great bake comes from the north: the Banbury cake, an oval of flaky pastry filled with spiced currants, whose recipe was printed in the early 17th century. Today Jericho and Cowley Road add sourdough, Middle Eastern bakeries and more.
Local bakes to look out for
- Banbury cake – An oval of flaky pastry filled with spiced currants and peel.
- Marmalade cake – A moist loaf cake flavoured with thick-cut orange marmalade.
Bakery hunter's tip: Start at the Covered Market off the High Street, then explore Jericho and Cowley Road for independent bakeries and cafés.
Did you know? Oxford's thick-cut marmalade was first sold commercially in the city in 1874.
Bakery types in Oxford
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 9 | 26% |
| Bakery Cafés | 7 | 20% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 6 | 17% |
| Cake Shops | 5 | 14% |
| Patisseries | 5 | 14% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 5 | 14% |
| French Bakeries | 3 | 9% |
| Cookie Shops | 3 | 9% |
| Doughnut Shops | 2 | 6% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 3% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Headington | 6:30am |
| Gatineau | Summertown | 7am |
| GAIL's | Jericho | 7am |
| Barefoot Bakery | Park Town | 7am |
| Barefoot Coffee & Cake | Park Town | 7am |
| GAIL's | Summertown | 7am |
Oxford at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 35 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Oxford Centre (14) |
| With published hours | 21 |
| Open on Sundays | 21 of 21 |
| Hygiene rated | 32 (88% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 05:56 |
Bakeries in Oxford: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Oxford?
We currently list 35 bakeries in Oxford, across 16 areas including Oxford Centre, Summertown and Cowley. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Oxford?
Greggs has the earliest published opening time at 6:30am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Oxford open on Sundays?
Of the 21 bakeries with published hours, 21 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Oxford bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
28 of the 32 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 Oxford?
The most common type is traditional bakers (9), followed by bakery cafés, artisan bakeries and cake shops.