The bakeries in Norfolk that have been named among UK's best

Mabel Bakery in Downham Market and The White Horse Bakery in Holme-next-the-Sea were included in the 2026 ranking by the Good Food Guide.

Mabel, which was founded by Lucy Peacock and Dan Frazer in 2023, specialises in handmade sourdough bread, seasonal pastries and small-batch bakes.

The White Horse Bakery only opened last April, but has quickly earned acclaim.

Head baker Leigh Gentry said he was "over the moon" to be included.

Off the back of their success, here are some other local bakeries that have received praise.

Bread Source

Steve Winter of Bread Source (Image: Rosie Mills-Smith/Supplied)

There are several places to tuck into a Bread Source in Norfolk.

It is now a very well-known name, and some of the cafes are at stunning spots such as Norwich Cathedral and The Dial House in Reepham.

Its accolades include the regional crown at the National Bakery Awards in 2025 and a mention in The British Baker's 13 best artisan bakeries last year.

The Tudor Bakehouse

Paul Muncila of the Tudor Bakehouse

The Tudor Bakehouse has been serving communities across the region since 1991.

The popular bakery was first established by Paul Muncila, who decided to start his own business after working as a baker in Norwich.

It now has stores in Diss, Harleston and Bungay and was one of the 36 best bakeries chosen from across the UK to take part in Britain’s Best Bakery on ITV.

It was also shortlisted for the National Bakery Awards in 2025.

The Old Store

Staff at The Old Store in Thornham (Image: Denise Bradley)

The Old Store in Snettisham started serving its customers in 2022.

It has since expanded to open sites at Drove Orchards in Thornham and the Fring Estate.

The bakery has collected a range of accolades in the last few years, including a place in last year's Good Food Guide list.

Two Magpies Bakery

A selection of Two Magpies' bakes (Image: Bruno Brown)

Two Magpies makes baked goods, hand-laminated pastries and sourdough bread.

It is currently available at several sites across Norfolk and Suffolk, with cafes in Norwich, Blakeney, Holt, Woodbridge, Wells-next-the-Sea, Beccles, Aldeburgh, Framlingham and Southwold.

Its salted caramel and almond brownie was crowned Britain’s Best Cake at a ceremony in 2024.

The Craft Bakery

The team at the launch of The Craft Bakery in Mundesley (Image: Debbie Hicks)

Finally, the family-run Craft Bakery is known for its traditionally-made bread and cakes - including the signature white sourdough, which won a Great Taste Award in 2023.

It can be found in North Walsham, Sheringham, Cromer and Mundesley.