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Chester · Cheshire · United Kingdom

The Bear Bakery

Micro bakery on the edge of Chester city centre specialising in slow fermented sourdough breads, pastries and savouries with collection Tuesday to Saturday. Voted one of Britain's best artisan bakeries by British Baker readers in 2026.

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The Bear Bakery — Chester
Photo via the bakery’s own website

Find them

Address
Unit 47, CoWorkz, Minerva Avenue, CH1 4QL
Chester, Cheshire
Website
www.thebearbakery.co.uk

What they bake

SourdoughFocaccia
How we know

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The Bear Bakery, in plain terms

Does The Bear Bakery bake from scratch?
Yes. The Bear Bakery in Chester, Cheshire qualifies for Honest Bread because it bakes from scratch on its own premises, uses no artificial additives, and is an independent bakery. This listing is compiled from public sources that describe the bakery baking on its own premises.
What bread does The Bear Bakery make?
The Bear Bakery is listed on Honest Bread for sourdough and focaccia. Every loaf is mixed and baked on the premises from honest ingredients, with no frozen or par-baked dough.
Where is The Bear Bakery?
The Bear Bakery is at Unit 47, CoWorkz, Minerva Avenue, Chester, Cheshire, the UK. Visit their website for current opening times and what is on the counter each day. You can find their location on the map above. Honest Bread only lists bakeries that bake on their own premises — this is where the bread is made.
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