Havenhands The Bakers storefront with yellow bicycle decor, menu signage, and customers outside in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire.

Havenhands The Bakers

Havenhands The Bakers: a beloved independent bakery serving fresh loaves, cakes, and friendly smiles in Boroughbridge.

Nestled in the charming market town of Boroughbridge, Havenhands The Bakers is a cherished independent bakery serving the community and visitors alike. This traditional establishment has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to quality and classic baked goods.

With an impressive Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 149 reviews, it’s clear that customers consistently enjoy their experience. Reviewers frequently praise the bakery as a 'rare find' – an excellent independent shop offering a delightful array of freshly baked items.

What to Expect at Havenhands

  • **Artisan Breads:** A wide selection of excellent loaves and rolls, perfect for any meal.
  • **Sweet Treats:** Indulge in a great choice of slices, cakes, and other tempting pastries.
  • **Friendly Service:** The staff are regularly noted for being very welcoming and helpful, ensuring a pleasant visit for everyone.

Whether you're looking for a fresh loaf for dinner, a sweet treat to enjoy with a coffee, or a savoury snack, Havenhands The Bakers provides a delicious experience in the heart of Boroughbridge.

4.6

from 150 reviews

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Showing 5 of 150 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.View all on Google →

Janice
5/5
10/11/2025

I’ve become a regular at this bakery. The owner and staff a very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is delicious with a great choice of sweet and savoury, all made to very high quality, freshness and value for money. Well worth a visit for hot or cold sandwiches, pies and pasties. Not forgetting freshly baked granary bread baked and sliced to perfection. Thank you, keep up the good work 👍

Mark Wayt
5/5
24/07/2025

Havenhands is one of those rare things left in our towns - an excellent independent bakery that sells excellent loaves, rolls, slices & cakes, but also breakfast rolls (bacon sandwiches are amazing) & sandwiches amongst other things. Always freshly made, top quality, and always a treat.

George Hirst
3/5
07/08/2025

Good bakery overall acept a lady that works in there when I said about eccles cakes on the display that there was wasps nesting on them I got a response saying I don't think they have really don't appreciate been made out a liar when making a hygienic request to protect current and future costumers.

mrsobek84
5/5
10/09/2025

Lovely bakery with loads of goodies and nice coffee

Barry Harrison
1/5
06/10/2024

We bought two panini's, one brie with tomato and pickle, the other mozzarella with tomato and pickle. Both were VERY light on cheese to say the least and heavy on pickle and tomatoes to the extent that we would describe both as pickle panini with tomato and (very little) cheese. We have had both on several occasions previously and have been entirely satisfied so have no explanation of the marked change in quality. We also waited an inordinate length of time after ordering our panini's for them to reach us. Several other customers ordered food of different kinds after us, and their food their food came before ours.

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📍 Havenhands, Bakers, 8, St James Square, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9AR, UK

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Address

Havenhands, Bakers, 8, St James Square, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9AR, UK

Opening Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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