Honest bread in Leicestershire
Leicestershire has 9 real bakeries listed on Honest Bread, in 6 towns. Every one bakes from scratch on its own premises.
Look for honest bread in Leicester, Loughborough, Barrow upon Soar, Hinckley, Kirkby Mallory and Market Harborough.
Towns in Leicestershire
All bakeries in Leicestershire
31 Mallory Bakery
Family-run micro-bakery in Kirkby Mallory specialising in organic sourdough, breads, cakes and pastries made by head baker Donna. Opens Fridays and Saturdays until sold out, with Great Taste Award-winning bakes.
Brod Artisan Bakery
Artisan bakery in Barrow upon Soar making naturally leavened sourdough breads and pastries from scratch using natural local ingredients, with goods made fresh on the day.
Connor's Bakery
Family-run bakery on Rugby Road in Hinckley, established in 1931, making naturally leavened sourdough and artisan breads by hand using natural ingredients.
Ear To Ground Bakehouse
Small-batch sourdough microbakery in the Western Park area of Leicester run by a mother and son team, baking loaves, focaccia and Turkish bread using Shipton Mill flour. Operates to a weekly bread schedule with a loyal following.
Mrs Bridges Bakery (Mrs B's)
A Leicester bakery making sourdough bread, focaccia, quiches and cakes in-house for delivery and in-store pickup.
Olivia's Coffee & Bakery
Coffee shop and bakery in Loughborough town centre, baking sourdough on a three-day ferment alongside focaccia and baguettes. Shortlisted for Great Food Club Bakery of the Year 2025/26.
Public
Independent coffee shop and bakery on Loughborough's Frederick Street, opened in 2021 and baking sourdough loaves fresh on-site each day alongside filled croissants, pastries and brunches. Named Great Food Club Cafe of the Year 2025/6.
The Garage Bakehouse
Small bakery in the centre of Market Harborough selling sourdough and artisan breads alongside coffee and cakes, run by Daniel and Lauren Cadoo. Known for its sourdough, cruffins, croissants and Turkish bread.
The Tiny Bakery
Small artisan bakery on Clarendon Park Road making handcrafted pastries, sourdough bread and cakes on site from scratch. A Good Cafe Award winner with a reputation that exceeds its size.