Real bakeries in Cork
Cork sits in County Cork, Munster, Ireland. Honest Bread lists 6 bakeries in and around Cork that mix and bake from scratch, with no frozen or par-baked dough and no additives.
Between them, the Cork bakers here make sourdough, soda bread, rye bread, rye sourdough and wholemeal. Every listing is either confirmed by the baker or compiled from public record, and we say which on each profile.
Arbutus Bread
Artisan wholesale bakery in Mayfield founded by former Michelin chef Declan Ryan, baking French-style sourdough and yeast breads through the night. Acquired by the Bretzel Trading Company in 2024 and still operating.
Hassett's Bakery
Cork artisan bakery founded by Michael Hassett in 1984, baking breads and cakes each morning from local ingredients, with shops in Douglas and Carrigaline.
Natural Foods Bakery
Artisan bakery and cafe founded above the Natural Foods health store on Paul Street, baking long-fermented sourdough and yeast breads by hand without unnecessary additives. Established in 2002.
Pana Bread
Bakery at Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, with a further shop in Ballincollig, making a range of artisan breads including sourdoughs, rye, soda and gluten-free loaves.
Ryes & Shine
German microbakery started by Angela Noethlings in Mayfield, specialising in organic artisan sourdough and dark rye breads made only with flour, water and salt. Sells at a weekly stall in St Luke's.
The Alternative Bread Company
Long-running stall in Cork's English Market making a large range of handmade breads, including organic sourdoughs, traditional Irish soda bread and flatbreads. Established in 1997.