Fennel Lane · since 5 a.m.
Bakedbeforeyouwake.
Country loaves, laminated pastry and a short coffee list. Order a bag for later, or come in whilst it is still warm.
Out of the oven 07:10 — Butter croissants
Today’s board
Out of the oven
Bread, slowly
Twenty-four hours, one loaf.
A note from the jar
Hello. I’m the starter. I’ve lived in a jar at the back of the bench since 2016, and I am, frankly, the most reliable person here. Feed me, keep me warm, and I’ll raise a loaf whilst you sleep.
- Day before, 14:00Mix
- 21:00Shape
- 03:00Oven loaded
- 05:00First loaves
From the counter
A short list, done properly.
Pickup
Skip the queue.
Choose the bakes, pick a 15-minute slot, and pay at the counter when you collect. Whole cakes need 48 hours. Everything else, half an hour is enough.
Celebrations
Cakes with two days’ notice.
Victoria sponge, a strawberry celebration, chocolate drip, carrot, or a vegan lemon. Tell us the date, the filling and how many you are feeding. We will write back with a from-price — on this page, that reply stays in your browser.
Neighbours say
Sample reviews — this is a concept
Sample placeholder reviews, not real testimonials.
The seeded rye toast, with their butter, is the reason I cross the lane before work.
Ordered a croissant for 8:15 and it was still shattering when I opened the bag.
They wrote “happy retirement, Pat” in chocolate and did not make a fuss about it.
The starter, I am told, has a name. The loaf tastes like someone paid attention.
From our kitchen
@emberandoat (sample)
The lane
Come in, or send a bag ahead.
See hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 7:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 7:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 7:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 7:30–16:00 |
| Sunday | 8:00–14:00 |
14 Fennel Lane, Linden Row, Brightwater
01632 960214
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- One email when the counter list changes
- Workshop dates before they go on the board
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