Best Bakeries in Tynemouth

Tynemouth and North Shields have a growing baking scene that blends artisan newcomers with long-established family bakers. From a cafe-bakery-bar on Front Street that makes its own sourdough to the market stall that launched one of the region's best-known bread brands, there is proper quality here if you know where to look.

Toast Cafe, Bakery, and Bar

Toast at 69A Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4BP, is part cafe, part bakery, part bar -- and it does all three well. The bakery side produces sourdough bread, focaccia, croissants, and pastries on-site daily, and you can watch the baking process from the front of the shop.

The brunch menu is excellent (the grilled cheese toasties and Turkish eggs are both worth trying), and in the evenings Toast switches to Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, and natural wines. The raised terrace has outdoor seating, and dogs are welcome.

Ranked number one bakery in Tynemouth on Tripadvisor.

Best for: On-site sourdough, all-day brunch, wood-fired pizza in the evenings, dog-friendly.

Tynemouth Market

Tynemouth Market in the old Metro station runs every Saturday and Sunday and regularly features artisan bakers. This is where PureKnead started in 2015 before moving to permanent shops in Whitley Bay and Newcastle -- and the market tradition continues with rotating stalls selling sourdough, patisserie, and cakes from local producers.

The market is worth a regular visit for baked goods alone. Arrive early for the best selection.

Best for: Weekend artisan market with rotating bakery stalls -- the birthplace of PureKnead.

Pia's Artisan Bakery

Pia's Artisan Bakery at 58 Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1AZ, is an independent bakery producing bread, cakes, and pastries in the heart of North Shields. The shop sits within easy reach of the Fish Quay and serves a loyal local customer base with freshly baked goods and coffee.

Best for: Independent bakery on Saville Street, handy for the Fish Quay.

Cook and Baker

Cook and Baker at 7 Brandling Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AR, is a small independent bakery and cafe offering homemade cakes, savoury bakes, and coffee. The location on Brandling Terrace puts it within a short walk of the town centre.

Best for: Homemade cakes and savouries on Brandling Terrace.

Cafes with Great Baking

Several Tynemouth cafes carry impressive baked goods. The cafes along Front Street and around the village green frequently stock cakes and traybakes from local suppliers. For a broader look at where to sit down, see our guide to the best coffee shops and cafes in Tynemouth.

Greggs

North Shields has multiple Greggs branches, including one on Saville Street and another in the town centre. Open from 6am on weekdays.

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