Artisan Bakery · Axminster town centre
The Bakehouse Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 32 items we would expect to see at The Bakehouse in Axminster town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Bakehouse. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Spelt sourdoughVVG £6.45 Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
- BaguetteVVG £3.05 Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.
- Rye and caraway loafVVG £5.10 Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
- Olive and rosemary sourdoughVVG £5.90 Kalamata olives and fresh rosemary folded through a crisp-crusted white sourdough.
- Porridge sourdoughVVG £5.85 Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £5.70 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
- FocacciaVVG £5.10 Olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled with sea salt flakes and fresh rosemary.
Viennoiserie
- Ham and cheese croissant £5.20 Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
- Almond croissantVN £4.05 Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.50 Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.
- Morning bunV £3.15 Croissant dough rolled with orange zest and cinnamon sugar, baked in a muffin tin.
- Pain aux raisinsV £3.70 Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
Seasonal Bakes
- Stollen bitesVN £4.95 Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
- Plum and frangipane sliceVN £5.25 Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
- Blackberry and apple crumble barV £3.45 Bramley apple and foraged-style blackberries beneath a crunchy oat crumble.
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £4.60 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £3.80 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Hot cross bunPopularV £2.60 Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
- Rhubarb and custard tartPopularV £5.00 Forced Yorkshire rhubarb baked over vanilla custard in a crisp pastry shell.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Sticky ginger loaf sliceV £3.30 Dark, treacly ginger cake with stem ginger pieces and a lemon icing drizzle.
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £2.60 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
- Lemon and polenta cakeVGFN £4.90 Gluten-free slice of zesty lemon and almond polenta cake with syrup.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £3.45 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
- BrownieV £3.55 Fudgy dark chocolate brownie with a papery crust and gooey middle.
- Banana breadVN £4.00 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
Savoury
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £4.80 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
- Cheese sconeV £3.10 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.55 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Focaccia sandwichN £7.60 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Spinach and feta pastryV £5.10 Spinach, feta and dill wrapped in flaky laminated pastry with nigella seeds.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £6.55 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £4.25 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
Ordering tips for The Bakehouse
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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