The Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens today (Tuesday, September 26) and it’s a great reminder to dust off our baking mittens.
However, if you are not a master baker and still want to taste some fresh and tasty buns, doughnuts, croissants and more, Birmingham has several independent bakeries that are ideal for just that.
The autumn weather is a perfect time to sip on some cocoa with a side of a sweet or savoury bake. There are also several Instagrammable cafes and bakeries that would be ideal for a chill hang out to catch up with friends and family.
We wanted to find the best bakeries that are most popular among Brummies and are also have the highest food hygiene ratings.
So, we’ve combined Google Reviews and food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency and found the best options across the city. The bakeries have at least 40 reviews on Google and are rated four and above. Here are eight best independent bakeries in Birmingham:
1. Loaf, co-op bakery & cookery school in Stirchley
This co-op bakery has 4.8 stars from 150 Google reviews and foof hygiene rating of five meaning very good. (Photo - Google maps)
2. The Early Bird Bakery, High Street, Kings Heath
The bakery in Kings Heath has 4.7 stars from 491 Google reviews. They have food hygiene rating of five - which is very good. (Photo - Google Maps)
3. Bread Collection, Great Western Arcade
The Bread Collection at the entrance of the Great Western Arcade has 4.6 stars from 43 Google reviews. They have a food hygiene rating of five - which is very good. (Photo - Google Maps)
4. Maison Mayci, Moseley High Street
This bakery has 4.5 stars from 317 Google reviews. They have food hygiene rating of four meaning good. (Photo - Google Maps)