Bakeries in Wakefield
We list 15 bakeries in Wakefield, spread across 10 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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The baking story of Wakefield
Wakefield sits at one corner of the famous Rhubarb Triangle, a small patch of West Yorkshire between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell where forced rhubarb has been grown since the 19th century. The plants are moved into dark, heated sheds in winter, where they push up tender pink stalks that are harvested by candlelight. Each February the city celebrates with a festival of food, drink and rhubarb. Naturally, rhubarb fills local bakes: crumbles, tarts, rhubarb-and-custard cakes and pies. Wakefield's long history as a market and cloth town shows in its cathedral and Georgian streets, and Yorkshire staples such as curd tart and parkin are always close at hand. Pontefract, home of liquorice, lies just to the east.
Local bakes to look out for
- Rhubarb crumble – Tart pink forced rhubarb under a buttery crumble topping.
- Rhubarb tart – A pastry case filled with sweet, sharp Yorkshire rhubarb.
- Yorkshire curd tart – A nutmeg-scented tart of curd cheese and currants.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit in February for the rhubarb festival, and between January and March look out for tours of the forcing sheds in the Triangle.
Did you know? Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb was awarded Protected Designation of Origin status in 2010.
Bakery types in Wakefield
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 6 | 40% |
| Cake Shops | 6 | 40% |
| Bakery Cafés | 3 | 20% |
| Patisseries | 1 | 7% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 7% |
| Celebration Cake Makers | 1 | 7% |
| Doughnut Shops | 1 | 7% |
| Gluten-Free Bakeries | 1 | 7% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| The Cakery Room | East Ardsley | 12am |
| Karpaty Bakery | Wakefield Centre | 7am |
| Cooplands | Wakefield Centre | 7:30am |
| The Oven Door Bakery | Outwood | 8am |
| The Tea Tree Café | Wakefield Centre | 10am |
Wakefield at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 15 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Wakefield Centre (4) |
| With published hours | 5 |
| Open on Sundays | 2 of 5 |
| Hygiene rated | 12 (83% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Tue 6 Oct, 21:02 |
Bakeries in Wakefield: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Wakefield?
We currently list 15 bakeries in Wakefield, across 10 areas including Wakefield Centre, Agbrigg and Belle Vue. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Wakefield?
The Cakery Room has the earliest published opening time at 12am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Wakefield open on Sundays?
Of the 5 bakeries with published hours, 2 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Wakefield bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
10 of the 12 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 Wakefield?
The most common type is traditional bakers (6), followed by cake shops, bakery cafés and patisseries.