Loaf
Winner 2026
Bakery of the Year,West Midlands 2026
Announced 20 October 2026.
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Who they are
Birmingham
Loaf is an independent cooperative bakery and cookery school rooted in Stirchley in Birmingham. Its bakery specialises in naturally fermented sourdough alongside baguettes, focaccia, rye bread, croissants and other pastries. Loaf champions Real Bread made without artificial additives and has been serving the local community since 2009.
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