A York bakery has made it on The Good Food Guide’s Best Bakeries list for the second year running.
The guide has visited bakeries up and down the country to find ‘Britain’s best bread, pastries and baking talent’ – and one is right on our doorstep.
Haxby Bakehouse, in Haxby, York, has once again been recognised by the reputable publication, after it was first named on the list last year.
“Phil Clayton, a largely self-taught baker, credits his flavoursome loaves with the flour grown and milled in small batches by Yorkshire Organic Millers – you can taste the splendid results by purchasing his crusty sourdough classics and slow-fermented yeast breads,” the guide says.
“The Haxby shop, where it all began, has a counter stacked with pastries, tarts, cooked meats and store-cupboard ingredients as well as the venerated ‘pain au levain’.
“There’s also an outlet (also with a café attached) in the characterless Clifton Moor Business Park, where eager locals take advantage of a bigger range of goodies ranging from generously filled focaccia sandwiches to sugary cinnamon buns and good coffee.
“Get there early – they’re invariably sold out by midday.”
Phil and the team shared their delight at the news via social media.
“We’re all very proud to be listed for a second year in the Good Food Guide’s 50 best bakeries,” Haxby Bakehouse said on Instagram.
“In great company, some very inspirational bakeries on the list.”
Haxby Bakehouse is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
Read the full list for the Good Food Guide’s 50 Best Bakeries 2026 here.
