There’s nothing better than a baked goodie to treat yourself with, whether it be a warm loaf of artisan bread or a speciality cake made and designed just for you. And the best news is that there are several independent and artisan bakeries producing high-quality and tasty fare that you can support. Here is our list of local bakeries where you can treat yourself.

Linden Loaves

If you’re on the lookout for fresh sourdough loaves, look no further than Linden Loaves.

Their bread is naturally leavened 100% sourdough, with the dough fermented for 18 hours and distributed at most 4 hours after baking.

Described as soft and chewy with mild sour and salty notes, a fairly wild crumb structure and a darkish caramelised crust, their breads are made with only flour, water and salt and delivered from Tuesday to Saturday every week to various areas in Joburg.

When: Monday to Sunday, 6.30am to 5pm.
Where: The Little Deli located, 47 4th Avenue, Linden, Johannesburg

Website: www.lindenloaves.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 817 4450

OH MY CAKE!

If you’re looking for cakes, cupcakes, macarons, brownies or cookies that look like art and taste like dessert, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re looking for a birthday cake, a baby shower cake, or some simpler treats for dessert, you can shop everything you need right on the Oh My Cake website. Browse over 100 cakes, choose your design, flavours, size and customisations, select a delivery or collection date and pay securely at checkout. Anything you order online will be ready within 48 hours.

If you’re looking for something a little more last-minute or you feel like popping in to watch the bakers create edible art, visit the store in Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Fourways.

Oh My Cake! stocks a wide range of desserts, including cakes-to-go in beautiful designs that are available seven days a week, with no need to pre-order.

When: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Saturday, 8am to 5pm. Sunday, 8am to 3pm.
Where: Oh My Cake! Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg

Website: www.ohmycake.co.za | Email: [email protected] |  Tel: 082 076 5789

Burkleigh House Bakery

With over 25 years of commercial baking experience, the minds behind Burkleigh House Bakery offer a range of baked goods, honed to perfection. This small, family-owned business supplies over 70 retail stores, including some of the country’s biggest grocery stores.

Baked fresh from the oven with the creamiest butter, the sweetest sugar, the fluffiest flour and the freest of free-range eggs, Burkleigh House Bakery has a range of delicious handmade biscuits and a variety of rusks on offer with which to spoil yourself.

The Randburg-based business also offers a range of homemade cocktail pies, made with puff pastry made from scratch to enjoy at home.

Seasonal homegrown organic honey is also available for purchase from the premises.

When: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Burkleigh House Bakery, 323 Pine Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg

Website: bhbakery.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 886 8983

SugarBear Bakery

SugarBear Bakery specialises in bespoke wedding and celebration cakes, cookies, cupcakes, macarons and confectionery.

Owner/manager Kerry Halfon first fell in love with baking as a young girl by baking cakes, biscuits and other favourites from her grandmother’s old recipe book after school and on weekends.

Although she went on to study psychology and marketing, Halfon decided to return to her passion in 2011, and SugarBear was born.

In 2012, she completed a wedding cake course with the South African Wedding School to qualify in wedding cake techniques such as piping art, sugar roses and brush embroidery. Halfon also attended a three-month pastry course in New York and returned with an obsession with learning more.

When: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm. Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Where: SugarBear Bakery, Senderwood Square, 17 Chaucer Ave, Senderwood, Bedfordview, Gauteng

Website: www.sugarbear.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 061 409 3171

De Baba Eatery

De Baba Eatery celebrates the art of baking by relying on quality ingredients, such as proper butter and stone-ground flour, as well as meticulous techniques.

The bakery boasts a slew of pastries and breads made fresh each morning, with visitors frequently praising the sourdough breads, croissants and seasonal experiments like the Margherita pastry, which showcases the kitchen’s ability to innovate baked goods.

When: Sunday to Monday, 7.30am to 6pm. Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30am to 8.30pm.
Where: De Baba Eatery, 76 4th Ave, Melville, Randburg

Website: www.debaba.co.za | Tel: 078 085 4489

Saleh’s Bakery

Saleh’s Bakery is a family-owned bakery that remains a great place for anyone who enjoys freshly baked desserts.

The bakery offers an impressive variety of desserts, made from fresh, quality ingredients and catering to different tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for creamy cheesecakes, sweet cupcakes, chocolate-filled doughnuts or flaky pastries, each treat is fresh, rich in flavour and satisfying in every bite.

When: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Closed on Monday.
Where: Saleh’s Bakery, 146 Beyers Naudé Drive North East Service Rd, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg

Website: www.instagram.com/salehsbakery | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 071 178 1203

Vicky’s Veganry

For vegans with a sweet tooth, Vicky’s Veganry is a fully plant-based bakery rich in vegan cakes and sweet treats.

Featuring a slew of frosted and baked desserts, the bakery’s wide array of creations are each 100% dairy-free, egg-free, and cruelty-free.

When: Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 2pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Where: Vicky’s Veganry, 25 Braeside Road, Greenside, Johannesburg

Website: vickysveganry.co.za | Tel: 076 801 4404

Glenda’s Patisserie

Glenda Lederle established The Patisserie and created a local spot known for delicate treats, warm hospitality, and sweet confections.

The shop features delicate petit fours and exquisite custom cakes, featuring classic French-inspired baking artistry and tasting as exquisite as they look.

When: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm. Saturday, 7.30am to 2pm.
Where: Glenda’s Patisserie, Post Office Centre, Rudd Rd, Illovo, Sandton

Website: www.instagram.com/thepatisserie_illovo | Tel: 011 268 0044

The Family Bakehouse

The Family Bakehouse is a patisserie and artisan bakery that features a wonderful mix of classic pastries, such as croissants, and modern favourites, such as decadent choc chip cookies.

With a strong focus on fresh, quality ingredients, patrons are sure to enjoy a premium taste in every single bite.

When: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Friday, 7.30am to 5pm.
Where: The Family Bakehouse, Genesis on Fairmount Shopping Centre, 10 Sandler Road, Fairmount, Johannesburg

Website: www.facebook.com/LiliciousBakery | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 065 585 7223

Not Bread Alone

True to its name, Not Bread Alone produces an extensive range of fresh artisanal loaves such as ouma bread, rye, and French loaves, as well as pastries and confections like croissants, homemade pies and cupcakes.

When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturday, 7am to 3pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Not Bread Alone, 286 Acacia Rd, Cresta, Randburg

Website: www.facebook.com/NotBreadAlone | Tel: 011 888 8764

The Test Bakery

Led by two professional bakers, The Test Bakery hosts baked goods prepared with the finest, best-quality and locally sourced ingredients. What’s more, the bakery believes in keeping things simple and authentic, which is why they don’t add preservatives, emulsifiers or artificial flavourings to their products.

As a result, the products feature indulgent cakes and elegant desserts crafted with care as well as artisan sourdough and viennoiserie made using time-honoured techniques.

When: Wednesday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm. Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 5.30pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Where: The Test Bakery, 5 Quince St, Braamfontein Werf

Website: thetestbakery.co.za | Tel: 063 074 9781

Black Forest Bakery

A family-run traditional German bakery for nearly 50 years, Black Forest Bakery is synonymous with quality breads, pastries, savouries, rolls, cakes and sweets.

By adhering to using all-natural, high-quality, and organic ingredients, visitors can regularly enjoy heavy, nutrient-dense breads that ensure customer loyalty.

When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm. Saturday, 6am to 12pm. Closed on Sunday.
Where: Black Forest Bakery, 102 Juta Street, Braamfontein

Website: www.blackforestbakery.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 403 0065 / 011 403 4151

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