J W Cockett & Son

J W Cockett & Son delivers exceptional baked goods that have earned them a stellar 4.7-star reputation in Hawes.

J W Cockett & Son is a traditional bakery located on Main Street in Hawes, serving the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with freshly baked goods and local specialties. This established family business has earned an impressive 4.7-star rating from customers who consistently praise both the quality of their products and the generous portions offered.

The bakery is particularly renowned among walkers and visitors exploring the Dales, offering an excellent selection of hearty pies, including highly acclaimed steak and ale varieties that customers describe as exceptionally well-filled with meat. The shop stocks a tempting range of traditional Yorkshire treats, including Fat Rascals and Eccles cakes, alongside freshly baked slices and cakes perfect for afternoon tea on the hills. Operating as part of a dual premises that also houses a butcher's shop, customers appreciate the convenience of sourcing quality baked goods and fresh meat from the same trusted location.

Visiting Information

The bakery opens at 8:00 AM Monday through Saturday, closing at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with shorter hours until 1:00 PM on Wednesday and Saturday. The shop is closed on Sundays. Payment is accepted via credit cards, debit cards, and contactless methods, with cash also welcomed. Please note that wheelchair access is not currently available.

4.7

from 61 reviews

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Showing 5 of 61 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous

5/5

3 months ago

Nice to find a butchers and bakers on the same premises. And even better to find that both halves of the business are equally good. As is so often the case, came in looking for dinner options after a day exploring. Left with some burgers, and then because the bakery was impossible to ignore a tray of butterfly cakes as well. If you are in the village and dinner arrangements are still a mystery to you then absolutely seek this one out.

Anonymous

5/5

5 months ago

Great place to get lunch for walking the hills. Plenty of pies and slices. Cakes are excellent. Walkers should stock up on the cakes for their afternoon tea as most cafes in the area are closed by the time you've finished on the hills. Lived the Eccles cakes & Fat Rascals

Anonymous

5/5

6 months ago

Well, there is also a bakery! Never tested a pie (steak and ale) that was SO FULL of meet. Fantastic taste and a steel at £5.96 And sausages are so tasty as well Definitely recommend

Anonymous

5/5

a month ago

Friendly and helpful. Their smoked bacon chops and Wensleydale sausages went down a treat. A must if in Hawes.

Anonymous

5/5

7 months ago

Really lovely butchers ans great choice. Went here for a savory as they looked too good to miss. Little pork pies were incredible and had a steak and veg pattie which was also beautiful. Pork scratchings were to die for and the fairy cakes were beautiful when paired with a good yorkshire cuppa. Lovely butchers.