The best York bakeries

Great company, Flaky pastry and hot coffee – can you name a better morning? York is not short of bakeries producing some of the most incredible bakes. Whether it’s your classic fondant fancies at Bettys or sourdough at Cosgriff and Sons, there’s something for everyone.

We’ve collated some of our favourite spots, where you’re guaranteed a sweet treat that you’ll be thinking about for days after.

Best York bakeries

Bettys

Starting our list of unmissable bakeries is none other than Betty’s. Oozing in history, whether its their RMS Queen Mary-inspired interiors or showstopping afternoon tea.

At Bettys York, you can expect all your favourites, like fat rascals and the iconic fondant fancy, alongside that classical Bettys charm that we’ve all come to know and love.

6-8 St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 8QP

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The Biga+

Just a stone’s throw from York City Centre, The Biga + is serving up a sweet slice of Italy. Their menu is packed with mouthwatering Italian street food, from cheesy garlic buns to cannoli, coffee, arancini and tasty tiramisu. This is the spot for a sweet treat.

Found on Walmgate, the bright blue shop front is hard to miss. Pop in for some great Italian coffee and see what all the fuss is about!

67 Walmgate, York YO1 9TZ

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York bakeries: Heppni Bakeri

Nestled on Swinegate, Heppni Bakeri is an artisan French and Scandi-inspired bakery serving homemade pastries and speciality coffee.

Owner India Luck began her career in the industry at only 14 in the Shambles Kitchen. Since the summer of 2024, India has wowed people with Heppni’s viennoiserie pastry. Choose from croissants, pain au chocolat, almond croissants, seasonal fruit danishes, and more – of course, paired with amazing coffee.

14 Swinegate, York YO1 8AZ

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York bakeries: Little Blondie Bakehouse

This award winning independant bakery has made its mark in York for being one of the best and pinkest bakeries. Passionate about their cakes and bakes, you’ll find everything from their iconic crookie to stylish reusable coffee cups and small gifts.

Pop in for a coffee and sweet treat and enjoy what this little pink slice of happiness has to offer.

66 Walmgate, York YO1 9TL

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Little Arras

Little Arras’ story begins in Sydney, where now owner, Adam, was taught the basics of great bread. From the brains behind successful York restaurant Arras, Little Arras is their better baked half.

Head to their warehouse-style shop just by York Minster and check out their slow fermented breads, pastries and cakes for yourself. This is not a spot to miss.

50 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF

York bakeries: Bluebird Bakery

York is where Bluebird’s bakery story began. Now boasting six sites across Yorkshire, it has been a great one. Famous for their incredible bread, they use only the best local ingredients and traditional long fermentation methods to supply handcrafted loaves to delis, cafes and restaurants across the region.

As bakeries go, this is one of our all-time favourites in York, whether it’s their pastries or their beautifully crafted loaves, the love and attention that goes into these baked goods is second to none.

2 Little, Shambles, York YO1 7LY

York bakeries: Cosgriff and Sons Sourdough

Sourdough lovers, we’ve found your place! Gut-healthy and outrageously tasty, Cosgriff and Sons started making their sourdough loaves on a kitchen table and have expanded to a gorgeous bakery overlooking Clifford’s tower.

What began as a side hustle in lockdown completely blew up, and now Cosgriff and Sons are known all over the country for their inventive pastries and mouthwatering sandos.

14 Tower St, York YO1 9SA

York bakeries: Flori Bakery

Baker Lotte, who mastered her craft in Stockholm, has brought some seriously tasty scandi inspired sweet treats to her York bakery. Found on Bishopthorpe Road, a hub for locals, Flori Bakery is bursting with a great community atmosphere.

Serving the most incredible seasonal specials, this place quickly went from a pop-up to a bit of a landmark – all from buttery pastries and an amazing community feel.

45 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NX

Hungry for more? Check out our guide for the best coffee shops in York.