From sourdough to pastries: check out these five independent bakeries in Yorkshire

Feeling peckish? Check out this selection of some delicious independent bakeries across Yorkshire.

Flori Bakery - Scarcroft Road, York

Located at 9 Scarcroft Road in York, Flori may be small, but it is a highly sought-after pastry shop that sells a delicious selection of pastries and breads. 

You don’t have to step inside the bakery to understand its acclaim, as you’ll be able to spot the queue that often snakes out of the door and down the street.

It was opened by Lotte Rodgers and is a family-inspired bakery where you can enjoy beautiful bakes such as their signature Pastel de Nata, a custard tart sprinkled with cinnamon.

Lotte learnt her skills while working in an independent bakery in Libson and when she returned home, what started out as skateboard deliveries during lockdown became an adored bakery that, according to her instagram, was ‘inspired by the heartwarming kitchen of my childhood and the people I love.’

The bakery is open Thursday to Sunday 7.30am-3pm. 

Manna Bakery - Cold Bath Road, Harrogate

Found in the heart of Harrogate town, Manna is a jam-packed bakery selling everything from the viral cookie croissants and peanut butter brookies to sourdough loafs enriched with flavours like garlic and stilton. 

This is a great place to spend your spring afternoons as it is located at 34 Cold Bath Road, only a short walk away from Valley Gardens.

Their full range of donuts, breads and pastries include vegetarian and vegan friendly options,all made from locally sourced products.

If you would like to visit a place fully glazed in the Yorkshire spirit, then Manna bakery is the place to go.

The bakery is open Monday to Friday from 8-12pm and closes at 3pm on Saturday.

Hirsts Bakery - High Street, Knaresborough

Hirsts Bakery is a family run business located at 13 High Street, Knaresborough. Open since 1973, this cozy bakery has perfected their craft, with a great selection of breads and cakes that surround you as you enter.

They are not shy when it comes to their toppings- you'll find cupcakes covered in your favorite flavoured chocolates, and huge cream cakes that are sure to fill you up.

Their savoury selections span across the back wall with even more pastries and pies nestled at the front among the rest of their sweeter selection.

The bakery is open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 5pm. 

Cosgriff & Son’s Bakery - Tower Street, York

Sourdough specialist Paul Cosgriff recognized his passion for baking bread in lockdown and soon opened Cosgriff & Son’s bakery at 14 Town Street in York.

At Cosgriff & Son’s, you can enjoy unique pastries all made with a sourdough starter such as a hazelnut and espresso pan au chocolat, or a sourdough plain Swisse filled with milk chocolate. If you’re longing for something savory and perhaps a bit more filling, they offer a selection of sandwiches that change weekly.

Most importantly, their selection of sourdough is as fresh as you can get, as their loafs are baked in-house every day.

As a family-run bakery, its sole focus is centered around just that- creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for everybody to enjoy a chat and some delicious food.

The bakery is open Thursday to Sunday from 7.30-3pm. 

Yorkshire Born & Bread - High Street, Pateley Bridge

In the idyllic town of Pateley Bridge, located at 8 High Street HG3 5AW, Yorkshire Born & Bread Bakery infuses the high street with rich smells from freshly baked goods.

Here, you can find ‘quality breads and pastries made to order’ and ‘beautiful cakes for beautiful occasions.’ This small and exceptionally creative bakery prides itself on traditional recipes passed down by generations.

Their techniques may be well established, but it doesn't stop them from producing new and exciting recipes such as a Mediterranean tomato and herb cob or putting decorative designs on a multitude of festive treats for every occasion.

The bakery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30am-3pm.