Suffolk &amp; Cambs

Easter is here (cue the sugar rush), and if you haven’t already filled your basket with seasonal goodies, now’s the time to hop to it. We’ve rounded up the very best bakeries in Suffolk and Cambs to get your fix of freshly baked hot cross buns, Easter pastries, and indulgent springtime treats.



Whether you’re a traditionalist (raisins and spice, please) or fancy something a little more decadent – like the dreamy Easter Maritozzi Buns from Pinch Suffolk (imagine pillowy brioche filled with whipped cream and zesty citrus) – these are the must-visit spots for Easter bakes in East Anglia.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-suffolk">SUFFOLK</h2>



<a href="https://www.twomagpiesbakery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Magpies Bakeries</a>, Southwold, Darsham, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and Beccles 



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The queues snaking down Southwold and Aldeburgh high streets says all you need to know about these super star bakeries. Everything you taste from Two Magpies is delicious and worth the wait. All well as filling your bags with goodies you can also learn to bake from the experts yourself at their Bake School in Darsham. 



<a href="https://www.woostersbakery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wooster&#8217;s Bakery</a>, Bardwell, Bury St Edmunds, and various farmer&#8217;s markets around the county.



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Owner and head baker Will is one of Suffolk&#8217;s foodie stars and has made the traditional old bakery cool again with his smart shops and delicious products. It&#8217;s a family affair with Dad Simon and brother Joe looking after the markets and Bardwell business. These boys churn out perfectly risen loaves like sprouted rye sourdough and brilliantly laminated viennoiseries every day of the week. 



<a href="https://pumpstreetchocolate.com/pages/the-bakery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pump Street Bakery</a> and Chocolate Makers, Orford and Woodbridge



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An Instagram darling with serious substance, this family-run bakery in the heart of Orford is as pretty as a (pink) picture — but trust us, it’s what’s inside that counts. The shelves at Pump Street are piled high with flaky, buttery pastries and beautifully baked loaves, all made with precision and love.



You might spot the pastel façade on your feed, but we’re here for the devour not the decor. Their hot cross buns are legendary, and the house-made Pump Street chocolate — ethically sourced and impossibly good — makes the perfect Easter gift (if you don’t eat it first). One of the best artisan bakeries in Suffolk, hands down.



<a href="https://suffolkfoodhall.co.uk/bakery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Suffolk Food Hall</a>, Wherstead 



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Suffolk Food Hall is an Aladdin&#8217;s Cave for foodies and if you love your freshly baked goods you&#8217;ll be delighted to hear that the bakers here don&#8217;t start at the crack of dawn, but bake throughout the day, so whatever time you stop by you can enjoy the smell and warmth of straight-out-the-oven goodies. 



<a href="https://www.thefriendlyloaf.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Friendly Loaf</a>, Nowton



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Tucked away on the Nowton Industrial Estate (yes, really), The Friendly Loaf is a hidden gem that’s baking up a storm. Expect giant almond croissants, beautifully chewy sourdough, and a dangerously tempting line-up of Danish pastries — perfect for an Easter weekend carb-fest.



Our advice? Stock up on flaky goodness, then take your sugar high for a brisk wander through nearby Nowton Park. This one’s a word-of-mouth wonder, but it won’t stay secret for long.



<a href="https://eatpinch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pinch</a>, Saxmundham



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Craving next-level pastries? Foodies from far and wide make the pilgrimage to Pinch at Maple Farm, Saxmundham, for one thing: those iconic crullers — golden, crisp, and totally addictive. Everything here is made using organic produce grown right on the farm, so you can taste the quality in every bite.



This Easter, don’t miss their limited-edition Maritozzi Buns — soft, buttery brioche filled with whipped cream and spiced citrus. Pure joy, and totally worth the road trip.



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<a href="https://cambridgecookery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cambridge Cookery</a>, Homerton Gardens, Cambridge 



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Cambridge Cookery might be best known as a cook school and café, but they are also incredible artisan bread makers, and you can enjoy their baked goodies in the café or take them home after a class learning how to make bread yourself. Save room for treats like cinnamon buns and inspired ideas like crème pat &amp; berry filled cardamon buns.



<a href="https://www.grainculture.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grain Culture</a>, St Mary&#8217;s Street, Ely



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Live in Ely? Lucky you. A trip to Grain Culture feels like stepping into a corner of rural France — complete with Saturday morning queues worthy of a Parisian boulangerie. This award-worthy bakery was founded by Luca Fiorio (yep, formerly of Jack’s Gelato fame), and his obsession with perfecting the art of bread really shows.



Expect golden baguettes, crackling-crust sourdough, dreamy pastries and a larder stocked with foodie favourites like Fen Farm Butter, Pump Street Chocolate, and other locally sourced treats. Can’t make it to Ely? No problem — you can shop online or pick up their goods at Provenance Kitchen (Whittlesford), Burwash Larder, Shelford Deli, and other fab indie spots across the region.



<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Norfolk.Street.Bakery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norfolk Street Bakeries</a>, Cambridge 



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No prizes for guessing which street the main branch of this Cambs city bakery is based on, but you&#8217;ll be pleased to hear there&#8217;s also a branch on Station Road for any hungry commuters among you. This bakery specialises in European breads, so you can enjoy everything from Mediterranean rustic breads and rich German ryes to British sourdoughs. They also serve soups, cakes and sandwiches. 



<a href="https://www.fitzbillies.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fitzbillies</a>, Trumpington Street and Bridge Street, Cambridge 



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We couldn&#8217;t write about bakeries in Cambridge without including this legendary one that has been part of Cambridge life for over 100 years. Although they&#8217;re known for their Chelsea buns that get tourists from all over the world flocking into this bijou little bakery/ cafe, Fitzbillies also does a whole host of other delicious baked goods, including hot cross buns.

Suffolk & Cambs bakeries we love, in honour of Easter

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