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NewsSucker for pastries? Teesside's top bakeries based on customer Google reviewsThe best bakeries in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool and Darlington, according to
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Join us on WhatsAppLove pastries? The feast your eyes on our guide to some of the best bakeries on Teesside.
From fresh bread and flaky pastries to indulgent cakes and cookies, the demand for these comforting favourites never seems to wane. And on Teesside, there are dozens of bakeries to choose
from.
You'll most probably have your favourites, but if you fancy trying somewhere new then here’s a list of some beloved spots, from Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool
and Darlington, and they come highly praised by locals in Google reviews.
Middlesbrough
1. Nafees Bakers & Sweets Middlesbrough
Score: 4.7 Location: Victoria Road, Middlesbrough Review: Samantha said: “I'm so glad I found this shop. We were looking for some nice treatsfor My friends birthday so we bought a selection of their cakes. I have never tasted anything so delicious. I've already been back 2 times and only found the shop on Saturday.”
2. Morgans Bakery
Score: 4.6 Location: South Terrace, South Bank, Middlesbrough Review: Mark said: “Best thing about this place its cheap and the staff are a credit to Mr Morgan.”3. Sarah's Cakes
Score: 5 Location: Hemlington, Middlesbrough Review: Jessica said: “Very accommodating with dietary requirements. Great service. Finally got to eat it tonight aftercollecting it yesterday. Tasted amazing, looked incredible, everyone was very impressed. I'll be ordering again for our next special cake.”
4. Thomas The Baker
Score: 4.1 Location: Captain Cook Square, Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough Review: Kyra said: “The food here is of good quality and freshly baked which is amazing. A wideselection. Reasonably priced and great service. Staff are helpful and polite. Great place for a quick snack on the go.”
5. Thomas The Baker
score : 4.5 Location: Marton Road, Middlesbrough Review: David said: “Put in a large order with them for an event got a great deal and the staff were great. Food wastop quality would definitely recommend.” Stockton
1. Blondie Bakery
Score: 4.9 Location: Leven Road, Norton Review: Phil said: “Blondie Bakery is a beautiful small eatery in the heart of Norton’s recently updated high street, inStockton On Tees. A real gem, ran by friendly staff who always go above and beyond for their customers. Although famous for baked blondies, I went this morning for a ‘breakfast burrito’,
which was really tasty and filling.”
2. Bluecorn Bakery
Score: 4.3 Location: High Street, Norton Review: Anaya said: “The chicken sandwich was phenomenal. Everything looks so beautiful on display. Also had a ‘old school’cake and it was one of the best I’ve had.”
3. The Village Bakery Billingham
Score: 4.8 Location: Station Road, Billingham Review: Kate said: “The best little bakery. Bought a few birthday cakes from here over the years and theyare always delicious. Amazing value too. I would definitely recommend it.”
4. Foodies Village Deli & Bakery
Score: 4.9 Location: High Street, Wolviston Review: Keira said: “We have been using Foodies for regular deliveries at work, and they consistently impressus. The food is always fresh, tastes delicious and arrives on time. They happily accommodate food intolerances and it is easy and quick to place an order with them. Highly recommended
Foodies for any event.”
5. Soigne Bakery
Score : 5 Stars Location : Greenside, Thornaby review : James said: “A true local gem. Generously sized portions and Superb, unique flavour combos make this a foodiesdream.” Redcar
1. Bakes and Treats Bakery
Score: 5 stars Location: Dyke Road, Redcar Review: Paul said: “Great food and cakes, Really nice hot chocolate also will definitely return.”2. Cooplands
Score: 4.5 Location: High Street, Redcar Review: Ruby said: “The dog bowl outside is absolutely wonderful in this hot weather! Me and the dogs really appreciated it. Alsolovely, friendly staff.”
3. Craig’s Bakehouse
Score: 4.6 Location: High Street, Marske-by-the-Sea Review: Steven said: “Needed lunch in Marske (our first ever visit there!) and called in here as it was "toprated". That rating is no exaggeration, the food was absolutely delicious!” Hartlepool
1. Home Bakery
Score : 4.4 Location: Raby Road, Hartlepool Review: Nicole said: Lovely food and lovely people, can’t complain! Go in here all the time and always get the best service!.”2. Deen's Bakery
Score: 5 stars Location: Wynyard Road, Hartlepool Review: Charlotte said: “Really enjoy the pies and bacon butties from deans whenever I'm working inHartlepool.”
3. Brus Baker
Score: 4.8 Location: Brus Corner, Hartlepool Review: Robert said: “Been going here for years when I pass the town working food is lovely and hasn't changed the chickentikka sarnies are still the same after all these years lovely owner to very polite lady.”
4. Manor Lane Bakery
Score: 4.6 Location: Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool Review: Angelina said: “Nice hot cooked food.”5.Victoria's
Score: 4.2 Location: Catcote Road, Hartlepool Review: Jamie said: “Traditional bakers are very rare these days Lovely to see a place like this. the smell of freshlybaked stuff on a morning is incredible.” Darlington
1. Number Eight Bakehouse
Score: 4.9 Location: Post House Wynd, Darlington Review: Holly said: “Genuinely the best bit of Saturday for me. Their food is always so creative with oldfavourites and specials every week. This week I took home a little leek and Bombay potato sarnie and a pistachio cherry cake, that I'm sure this picture won't do justice to, the
flavours are always 11/10. Excellent coffee and tasty sourdough. Dog friendly, vegan friendly.”
2. Bank Top Bakery
Score: 4.8 Location: Victoria Road, Darlington Review: Andrew said: “A little off the beaten track, this fantastic homely bakery is tucked away at the top of VictoriaRoad - but is definitely worth the trip! A delicious selection of freshly made pies, pasties, sandwiches and cakes - and good value too. Can't wait for my next visit.”
3. The Leas Bakery
Score: 4.7 Location: Thompson Street, Darlington Review: Scott said: “Awesome bakes and cakes, could have bought all sorts of lovely items.”4. Thomas The Baker
Score: 4.4 Location: High Row, Darlington Review: Michael said: “Lovely breakfast sandwiches nice and fresh and lovely light soft bread. Very good coffee and a greatselection of treats for afters.”
5. P&V Bakers Ltd
Score: 4.1 Location: Dodsworth Street, Darlington Review : Gaye said: “Fabulous tasty traditional cakes, flapjacks and tray bakes. Moreish bread buns too! Great placeto go for tea-party treats and lovely friendly staff too. Would definitely highly recommend.”
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