Bakeries are a wonderful source of sweet and savoury treats, and there are plenty to choose from in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
They can be a great spot if you're looking to bring home some warm loaves of bread or if you fancy a sausage roll.
Additionally, if you want a deliciously sweet cake or pastry they are often the best places to go for those.
Here are some of the highest-rated bakeries in the BCP area based on Google Reviews.
5 of the highest-rated bakeries in the BCP area
M's Bakery
Address: 805 Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth BH7 6AP
Rating: 4.8/5 (from 487 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: "Fantastic little bakery! Great range of fabulous breads. Huge selection of amazing cakes and pastries, I didn’t know what to buy! You can buy a bag of small cheese scones - absolutely lovely! Highly recommended"
Crusty Bread Artisan Bakery
Address: 309 Ashley Road, Poole BH14 9DZ
Rating: 4.8/5 (from 131 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: "A fantastic local place that we have passed so many times, finally we made it inside for lunch shortly before closing.
"The owners are so friendly and helpful, if you need any advice on the breads or menu items then they can talk you through it all."
BigWigs Bakery Bournemouth
Address: 10 Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5AQ
Rating: 4.7/5 (from 41 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: "Found this lovely bakery around the corner from where we stayed in Bournemouth. Got takeaway pastries and coffee for breakfast. Everything was delicious with a friendly smile from behind the counter. The lunchtime menu looked very tempting too."
Oxford's Bakery
Address: 23 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole BH13 7LE
Rating: 4.5/5 (from 107 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: "Visited this place on a small high street as we were passing through and the reviews seemed good. There is parking on street opposite the shop.
"The place offers a lovely selection of cakes and pastries (hot and cold) and all are reasonably priced.
"Staff and really friendly and helpful (and patient as my 3 kids were spoilt for choice!)"
Recommended reading:
- 5 restaurants from BCP and Studland featured in Good Food Guide 2024
- Dorset village shop crowned best in South West of England
- 7 under-the-radar fish and chip shops to find in BCP
Shelleys Bakery at Highcliffe
Address: 314 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5ET
Rating: 4.8/5 (from 94 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: "Lovely Bakery with a very wide selection of baked bread and cakes. Staff very helpful and welcoming."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel