Artisan Bakery · Stanhope town centre
The Bakers Loaf Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Bakers Loaf: 32 items across 5 sections, from sourdough & loaves to savoury.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Bakers Loaf. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Heritage grain tinVVG £6.90 Tin loaf made with British heritage wheat, milled locally for rich flavour.
- BaguetteVVG £3.25 Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.
- Spelt sourdoughVVG £6.75 Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £6.30 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
- Porridge sourdoughVVG £6.60 Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
- FocacciaVVG £5.80 Olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled with sea salt flakes and fresh rosemary.
- Country white sourdoughPopularVVG £4.55 Long-fermented white sourdough with a deep, blistered crust and open, tangy crumb.
Viennoiserie
- All-butter croissantPopularV £3.30 Laminated by hand with cultured butter for crisp layers and a honeycomb centre.
- Cinnamon bunV £3.50 Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
- Almond croissantVN £3.65 Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
- Seasonal fruit danishV £3.40 Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
- Ham and cheese croissant £5.05 Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
Seasonal Bakes
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £5.45 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Hot cross bunPopularV £2.35 Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
- Rhubarb and custard tartPopularV £4.45 Forced Yorkshire rhubarb baked over vanilla custard in a crisp pastry shell.
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £4.00 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Stollen bitesVN £3.40 Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
- Plum and frangipane sliceVN £5.40 Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Chocolate and sea salt cookieV £2.85 Chewy dark chocolate cookie with crisp edges and flakes of sea salt.
- Banana breadVN £4.05 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £2.80 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
- Sticky ginger loaf sliceV £4.40 Dark, treacly ginger cake with stem ginger pieces and a lemon icing drizzle.
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £3.30 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
- BrownieV £4.20 Fudgy dark chocolate brownie with a papery crust and gooey middle.
- Lemon and polenta cakeVGFN £3.55 Gluten-free slice of zesty lemon and almond polenta cake with syrup.
- Olive oil and orange cakePopularV £3.85 Moist slice of olive oil sponge with candied orange and a citrus glaze.
Savoury
- Focaccia sandwichN £9.00 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £4.65 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.95 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Spinach and feta pastryV £5.30 Spinach, feta and dill wrapped in flaky laminated pastry with nigella seeds.
- Cheese sconeV £2.55 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £4.80 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
Ordering tips for The Bakers Loaf
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.