Bakeries in Rochdale
Rochdale has 10 bakeries on our map, with the biggest clusters in Rochdale Centre, Cutgate and Wardleworth. Hover a bakery to spot it on the map, or tap Route for directions.
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All bakeries in Rochdale 1–10 of 10
The Cake Guys
Unit 11 Evans Business Centre, Dane Street, Rochdale, Rochdale Centre OL12 6XB
The baking story of Rochdale
On a December evening in 1844, a group of weavers and other workers known as the Rochdale Pioneers opened a small shop on Toad Lane, selling basic foodstuffs at fair prices and sharing the profits among members. It is regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement, and the original shop is now a museum. The flour and oatmeal on its shelves tell you much about the diet of Lancashire mill towns: bread, oatcakes, porridge and pies. Rochdale's bakers still sell meat-and-potato pies, barm cakes, parkin and Eccles cakes, while its South Asian communities, largely of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage, add naan and sweets. The surrounding Pennine moors make fine walking country.
Local bakes to look out for
- Meat and potato pie – Minced beef and potato in shortcrust, a mill-town staple.
- Lancashire parkin – A sticky oatmeal gingerbread eaten around Bonfire Night.
- Barm cake – A soft, flat bread roll for every kind of butty.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit the Rochdale Pioneers Museum on Toad Lane and the grand Victorian town hall, then seek out a traditional pie shop nearby.
Did you know? When the Rochdale Pioneers opened their Toad Lane shop in 1844, their first stock was just butter, sugar, flour, oatmeal and candles.
Bakery types in Rochdale
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 7 | 70% |
| Cake Shops | 3 | 30% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 10% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Sayers | Rochdale Centre | 8am |
Rochdale at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Rochdale Centre (8) |
| With published hours | 1 |
| Open on Sundays | 0 of 1 |
| Hygiene rated | 8 (63% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 01:02 |
Bakeries in Rochdale: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Rochdale?
We currently list 10 bakeries in Rochdale, across 3 areas including Rochdale Centre, Cutgate and Wardleworth. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Rochdale?
Sayers 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 Rochdale open on Sundays?
Of the 1 bakeries with published hours, 0 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Rochdale bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
5 of the 8 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 Rochdale?
The most common type is traditional bakers (7), followed by cake shops and eggless cake shops.