Lucy Harper
An absolute staple of Slaithwaite life - the best bread and pastries in the village, reasonably priced. The canalside location is perfect for grabbing coffee and a snack before or after a walk, or sit in for hot food and a look behind the scenes in the open kitchen. It can get a bit hectic in busy times or when the weather is bad and people are clamouring to sit inside, but the seating and ordering system has been adapted recently and staff are generally helpful. The business is a cooperative and truly independent and local, well worth supporting :)
Daniel Hawtin
I grabbed a quick takeaway bacon roll and wow, what a bacon roll that was. Made on bread they had just baked, perfectly cooked and plentiful amount of lovely bacon. Best sandwich I’ve ever had. Luckily for me I’ve got to go back next week for round 2!
Elisa Winstanley
Nice bakery! The seeded granary was most delicious!! We also brought some almond croissant and ‘pulla’ (think that’s how it’s spelt) which was a cardamom and cinnamon bun! Didn’t get a chance to take a photo, as we delved into them as soon as we got home! It’s not dog friendly inside, but is outside.
Gill Tobin
Brilliant place, lovely staff.
Wonderful food.
The mushrooms on toast are very tasty.
Can get very busy but don't be put off waiting, it's worth it!
Michaela Barnard
This is a lovely cafe with great values and quality of food behind it. Brunch was fantastic, mushrooms on toast and a croque monsieur. Tea and coffee was wonderful and there are gorgeous sweet treats too. We had a sticky ginger slice and a lovely chewy meringue. Table service and prompt, lovely staff.
Raj Aujla
This is the finest bakery I have ever been to in the UK. I love my bread, cakes and sandwiches. Nowhere beats here. Cakes are out of this world and breads and sandwiches and super tasty. I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you to you all. There are some amazing hard working staff there too!! Raj
Elspeth Dermott
Lovely food in a rustic setting. Staff are cheerful. Gets very busy at lunch time though, best to go before or after the rush.
Louise Galvin
Beautiful bread at this co-operative bakery. Great soups and stews including many vegan options and lots of cake. Gets busy you may need to share a table. Dogs welcome outside where there is s bench seating area.
Victoria Davies
We bought bread to take away, was delicious! Highly recommend the cinnamon bun thing and the olive sourdough! Sitting area could be bigger
Hamzah Ahmed
A refreshing change from the corporate, mutli-chain cafés we see today (e.g. Costa/Starbucks/Nero). I highly recommend The Handmade Bakery and encourage everyone reading this review to pay a visit ASAP.
Quality baked goods that taste delicious and look the part, sold at a very reasonable price. The Handmade Bakery Café has a varied menu to choose from and this includes warm drinks as well as baked goods.
Staff here are very polite, welcoming and service is more than satisfactory.
The bakery/café is set in an open space, with very simple decor and plenty of space/seating. However, given the pandemic, I understand the indoor seating is no longer available.
Overall, a great find that I will definitely be visiting again soon.
Gillian Healy
What a find, great food and lovely and friendly staff, we had breakfast and bought a loaf to take home.👍
Sally Hanson
Such a quiet out of the way cafe. Fantastic food and prices are moderate.
Friendly staff who can't do enough for you. Clean toilet facilities.
Can't wait to visit again.
Blook Tseng
We love the bread from here and come to Slaithwaite specifically for it. Lunch was lovely.😋
The staff were super friendly too.
Philip Crewe
Best bacon buttie ever imo (looks exactly like the photo on website already), my niece had the beans on toast, lthat looked amazing too, reasonable price considering the ample portions & quality of the food
Joanne Daye
Beautiful freshly made bread, cakes and patisseries which you can see been made. Highly recommended the leven bread and seeded granary, both absolutely gorgeous! Baguettes only served on a Saturday. Pretty location next to the canal so you can sit outside with bicycles or dogs, parking is tricky.
Ann Frechette
Always a great treat to stop here and have a coffee and croissants, never disappoints, great place, great food, great staff.
Brian Minto
Must visit. Welcome stop after walk along canal. Sourdough took home - VERY good.
Amanda Rothwell
Superb food every time , gorgeous breads ( but be quick ) & lovely friendly staff & yummiest cakes !!! This is a gem of a place I love ❤️ it .
Gillian Bickerdike
I have known about this place for ages and never been!! More fool me !! It is a fabulous place,the food is great and reasonably priced. I had the best beans on toast ever,my daughter had a savoury pastry with salad,delicious. I will definitely be going back.
Sharon Old
Wonderful place. Staff where super with my full of cold, stroppy toddler. The chilli bowl was delicious and a huge portion. Bread was perfect. We will definitely be back. Thank you.
Beverley Lee
My daughter and I visited today for the first time. The half hour drive to get there was more than worth it �
Fabulous food and we both loved the style and feel of the cafe. We will be back. Amazing place highly recommend a visit ���
Kate Stanley
Absolutely gorgeous bread products, lovely ethos of how the place is run, the staff obviously work.hard and do the best flat white coffee in the world BUT I do find the whole ordering procedure and knowing what is available a bit daunting and somewhat unclear when I go in (or maybe this is just me!). My children and I sat at a table full of pots for a good 10 minutes and waited about that time for our drinks (I had a coffee and the kids had apple juice, which they loved) when it wasn't really that busy. I understand that these things take time and have to be done in time order but a litte communication wouldnt have gone amiss at this time. Xxx
Claire Kingslow
Great � really enjoyed being taught how to make bread , lovely teachers dave & Aaron, got looked after with a gorgeous lansh too , I would highly recommend anyone if they wanted to go there to eat , make bread or cakes �����
Shaun Walsh
I've been wanting to visit The Handmade Bakery since a friend told me about it a few weeks back, and I wasn't disappointed :-) Had a coffee with a piece of their pistachio and orange cake (lovely), and brought a "sleepless white" sourdough loaf home - just enjoying a couple of slices of it toasted.
Very friendly atmosphere, lovely staff - nice to sit outside by the canal and watch the world go by :-)
Donna Denham
Had a fantastic day making bread 🥖 it was great fun with very nice people. Would highly recommend it. Although arm and ribs ache from all the needing 😫💪💪
Martin Price
A really great day lots of information on how to do the basics well so you can have the confidence to go and try it for yourself and expect the same results. Matt and Steve are really knowledgable and had all the time to answer questions and give ideas would really recommend that any one who has any interest in making bread for whatever reason go along< and you get really great food as well as a load of bread to take home
Vera Cummings
I have been twice now and both times the food was delicious ,especially the grilled cheese sandwich and also the array of cakes are really good
Jayne Dawson
An astounding little gem tucked away at the side of the canal in Slaithwaite.
Wonderful home made cakes, artisan bread, wonderful strong coffee and sumptuous teas such as rooibos, which is delightful.
Great friendly staff this place is a must xx
Alexandra Glew - O'Leary
I went on my own with my baby during the week and the staff were so helpful and friendly. The coffee EXCELLENT. I had an almond croissant - the best I have tasted. Today I went with family for lunch, and we were all so impressed. Amazing value for money and lovely fresh produce. Again, excellent coffee. So happy to have found the place. Thank you.
Lisa Carlisle
Use to live in slawit and loved coming here for your bread and even though we live in oldham now we came back when we can and buy from here. I even had to pop in today when we had a flying visit.
Sally Frankland
Beautiful hand baked savoury Danish pastries. Fresh bread straight from the oven what more could you ask for? Lovely coffee and fresh proper tea, reasonable priced, and you can get baking lessons too!! Wonderful discovery.
Pamela Fallon
A fantastic surprise and rest spot while walking the canal. The food was first rate
Natalia Colman
I had the Guinean cake and the grapefruit tea and it was out of this world! - a beautiful space with a lovely atmosphere 😊
Darren Bottomley
One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had, stunning bakes, lovely location and the friendliest staff. Amazing place!!
Abi Wardle-garner
Gorgeous as usual never had a bad meal here staff are always great.
Diane Hollingworth
Great food, great atmosphere, lovely staff
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