Bawdens the Bakers Bampton Devon in Mid Devon

We called in for something to eat but it cost us over sixteen pounds for two coffees and two bland cakes you could go to bridge house just up the road and for another three pounds you can have two large coffees with two large snacks ,etc, Welsh rarebit with masses of gammon .the decor does not suit the bakery though I suppose that's what you are paying for but l for one do not like being ripped off,why calling a bakery when you can't buy any bread or cakes as you have to order it days in advance and there isn't any thing on display in the window. They are trying to be an upmarket cafe in the wrong place.we won't bother going there again ,rather go up the road ., at least we won't be ripped off.

Great bakery/coffee shop. Friendly staff, Great tasting coffee. They also do made to-go sandwiches, good selection of cakes and a small gift shop section. Very modern sophisticated interior, Also lovely small garden with climbing frame.

If you want excellent bread visit this lovely bakery and pick up a coffee with a sandwich or cake to

The bakery looks attractive, is clean and appears popular. The staff were friendly and helpful. No prices were displayed, at least not obviously displayed, and I ordered a latte – which was £3.10. The drink, which was pleasant, was delivered in a small/medium sized glass beaker and so the large 2.5cm “frothy” head was immediately apparent. Since the diameter of the glass increased from a narrow base to a much wider rim this of course means that the volume of the froth is quite significant – I estimate that more than 25% of my drink was air! Maybe I got about 200ml of liquid. This was disappointing.

On cycling through Bampton we found this delightful bakery. Attracted by the wonderful bread/cake selection in the window we walked in and were made to feel extremely welcome. Nothing was to much trouble. The perfect way to start Good Friday with a coffee and home-made hot cross bun. We will definately return by driving out or a return cycle. Thank you so so much.

My wife and I are staying in a treehouse in Morebath and walked over to Bampton. We needed refuelling and Bawdens hit the spot! We left stuffed; the food was delicious and the staff were excellent, highly recommended.

Sadly no longer a good value bakery with large tasty cakes. It's gone a bit fancier, and the flapjacks & other cakes have shrunk, and prices more than doubled the last 3-4 years (approx £2.50 for a smallish brownie etc takeaway). Taste is good, though not exceptional. Won't be going out of my way to Bampton again, and if passing through will try the Toucan Cafe again.

We had hiked 6 miles and came across this lovely bakery. We were in need of a hot coffee and a snack and this place did not disappoint. As I had forgotten my mask I sat outside on a little table with a seat on the small pavement section to the side of the bakery. I would highly recommend this for a good stop, service was great, tasty food what more can you want. I write this next section, to warn anyone else who decides to sit outside. We then admired the bread @ the front of the shop only for a large car to pull up, a middle aged woman gets out in a fierce temper flattens a chair that was she screams on the ‘public highway’ and then throws it against my walking poles and does the same with another chair. I asked her to not damage my walking poles and both her and the man who was driving (who wound down the window to inform me again) screeched ‘it’s a public highway!’ Whilst I have no knowledge whether it is a public highway or not please people let’s be kind you know nothing about me and what I may be up against and I know nothing about you but what I do know is that kindness goes a long way. Had you calmly put my chairs to one side there would have been no problem but please don’t intentionally try to damage someone else’s property. You were simply rude, obnoxious and an ugly dent on what was otherwise a lovely day. This is in no way a criticism of the bakery. Indeed the staff were very apologetic and confirmed that they knew the couple we were talking about. I would urge said couple to take it up with the bakery not unsuspecting customers. Please note that the staff, another lady who I spoke to and a gentlemen from the deli game butcher were all superb and kind people. This was but a small dent on our first visit to Bampton. We hope to return maybe with my friend who works for the highways agency 🤣

Absolutely the best bread ever. Delicious. We also had sandwiches and they were superb as well, home made, highly recommended.

This is my first successful visit since the move up the road to Lucy Lou's (the previous time it was full). Good coffee and snacks in a cosy cafe, and not too expensive; I will definitely be returning.

Having visited the bakers for 11 years the quality of the flapjacks, macarons and date slice have fallen and were disappointing. The flapjack was dry and tasteless, disappointing and will not be buying again. Sad to see a quality bakers losing it's mojo and going from being the best around to just one of the rest. Maybe eye has been taken off the ball and now a reallignment is required.

This is a super place for a great choice in loaves and delicious coffee. Would be thrilled to have this as my local cafe and look forward to my next visit

New premises at Lucy Lou's don't have same cozy feel as old premises. Disappointed with granary loaf which has lost it's old depth of flavour and lovely substantial texture. Used to take extra loaves home (not local but regular visitor) but won't bother now. Bread pudding was stodgy and too much spice gave feeling of burning in throat.

We go here on a regular basis to have a very cost effective and delicious breakfast treat. Lovely combination of traditional and modern decor and the bread is fabulous

If you like sandwiches that are full to the crust with no skimping this is the place for you!! Excellent selection of cakes and lovely staff and owners. One of Bamptons little treasures.

Always lovely bread and hard to resist the cakes! Very friendly, excellent put-by service. Part of the character of the town

Wanted a full English breakfast and the bakery delivered even did me fried bread. Looking over the menu going back for lunch tomorrow.

Absolutely excellent bread, pies and pasties. The homity pie in particular was superb. Baked on the premises. I was buying to eat later, but there is a cafe attached.

It’s known best bakery in the area in reviews and it’s not too limited as varieties but could have better taste, no sourdough bread. Disappointed after changing route and driving 20 miles extra...

Had chicken and tarragon pie for lunch. Delicious. Followed by butterscotch yum yum. Can't fault it. Lovely range of breads and cakes. A great find.

Great bread, free range eggs, quality bacon all makings of great breakfast / lunch. Small cafe with a big heart. Finish off with a delicious cake.

Great bakery in the town of Bampton that sells bread, pastries and cakes and a range of savoury delights as well. Small tea room too. Even if you’re passing through Bampton well worth a stop.

This is a bakers that caters for light meals including very good breakfasts, we have not had any other meals but are sure they will be good value for money

Brilliant place to have a great breakfast to start the day. Also stock up on your bread and other baked goods as there is a good selection to choose from

Had a nice all day breakfast. Planned to have a piece of cake afterwards, but all the cakes were on display and were covered with flies and wasps, so didn't bother.

Delicious really home made cakes,sandwiches,sausage rolls,scotch eggs ,quiche ,charming tea room great for a light lunch too,their courgette,lime and cardamom cake was so yummy, worth a visit even if you can't stop and just buy a cake to take home, a proper Artisan baker,not like most high Street Bakers's whose cakes don't really taste home made

Everything is 5* The cafe The bread and cakes The chicken and tarragon pie is to die for! The cafe is brilliant I just we didn't live so far from the great place!

Lovely friendly bakers in the heart of Bampton. Gorgeous bread and biscuits and a warm welcome. I've not eaten in the cafè, but it was moderately busy and the food looked top notch.

Visited this lovely quint Devon Village and stopped in the local Bakers for a light lunch, soon as I opened the door the smell of fresh baked bread hit my senses and was greeted with a most lovely smile from the nice northern lady who served me whom made me very welcome and relaxed, had a delicious Panini and a lovely pot of tea and a slice of carrot cake "which was amazing" And I bought a lovely loaf of their famous gorgeous granary, I would totally recommend anyone visiting Bampton to pop you'll certainly not be disappointed..

Detenido en Bampton para un aperitivo almuerzo tarde y visitamos Bawdens. La sopa estaba 'off', así que en un bizcocho toated dcided té ¡Craso error! Gran Jarra de té era normal, llevo algún tiempo para reunir un color y el pastel era rosada y unproved, muy pastoso. Un montón de mantequilla, ayudó bajar.

Buen desayuno, fuimos y comimos un par de veces, buen almuerzo y un café. Buen precio y muy amable.

Stayed at Heron House B & B a couple of doors away and so couldn't resist popping in for some purchases before we left for home. Bought the obvious pasties, a granary loaf, some hot cross buns, Bakewell slices and some other delights all of which were mouth wateringly amazing.

A huge range of bread and cakes, plus specialist pies and lots of lovely jams/biscuits. Nicely presented meals, tasty bacon and a good quality coffee. Their gluten free bread is probably the best I have ever found and I recommend taking some home for your freezer.I hope they expand their gluten free cake range as it would be nice to have more options but they do usually have something available.

Went for breakfast and was delicious! Nothing fancy but just what you want for breakfast. Delicious bread. Service was slightly lacking as they were extremely busy. Overall good experience and would go back. Very cheap-paid £15 for coffee, tea, hot cross buns and two breakfasts meals.

Great choice of tasty loaves, large and small - fresh. Friendly service. We bought two loaves to take all the way home (and freeze).

Straightforward honest cafe food - served by lovely people who really believe in delivering service with a smile. The Granary bread is also delicious.

We were passing through and only really stopped to pick up a paper and use the Toilets in the Village Car park which eat my 20p and then would not open the doors!. So after picking up the paper noticed the 'Hovis' sign down other end of Street. opened the door and the place was nearly full with I guise Locals. Lovely selection of Cakes and savouries on display. Had to share a table but were served by friendly staff. Ordered a large Breakfast and Cheese on toast and tea. Very nice meals. Also purchased a selection of large Sponges to take into work. Great local place,

OMG! What a lovely family run bakery.They even have a small café as well. I can thoroughly recommend it. Coffee delicious, cake outstanding, bread brilliant.No stuffy formal service, you get friendly banter, which is nice.It is quite simply the best bakery ever!!!!!

We called on the off chance whilst on holiday and called in the following day to take pies cakes and bread home with us. Well worth a visit.

Met the bridegroom and ushers for a coffee. They had great looking breakfasts and thoroughly enjoyed them. Device was warm and friendly and place had a lovely atmosphere. Range of breads looked wonderful.

So pleased to find a proper baker on our recent family visit to Exmoor. Every bread we tried was outstanding, but special mention of the mixed grain 'old' or was it 'ancient' grain loaf - simply the best.

Staying on Exmoor we Googled for a cafe with Devon pasties. This bakery popped up so we drove into what we discovered to be the lovely town of Bampton. This bakery was perfect for afternoon tea with a large pot of tea and a copious range of cakes, pies and other delicious goods. A gem

You just cant walk past this lovely bakers without being drawn inside. What a great shop packed with all sorts of 'goodies' and you can also get a pot of tea...just lovely and totally in keeping with the rest of this lovely 'town'.

Delightful bakers that make superb breads and pastries. Such a fantastic choice just wish they were nearer.

We popped into this fab bakers for a coffee, cake and a well deserved sit down. Good prices, good service and the food we saw coming out looked fab. Keep up the good work. We will defo be regular customers when we move into the area later this yearx

Love love their bread, the variety the taste, texture, oh god the smell of freshly baked bread!!! This is a bakery that understands the importance of the right ingredients, that to make great bread, you have to love it, nurture it to make it sublime....here they do! Change nothing it's perfect. They also have a small thriving cafe .

everything looked wholesome. Many different kinds of bread, buns, baps. They have a small area for coffee.

Great quality and service. The products are very good and all home made on the premises. Try the sunshine loaf and the yum yum s.

Spotted this Bakers with a Cafe on my way through Bampton one day looking for somewhere for Breakfast. The Shop was stacked with all manner of Bread, Cakes and Fancies and the little Tea room/Cafe had half a dozen Tables crammed in making it nice and snug. Had a nice Meat free Brunch with some of the best Coffee I've had in ages. Good prices, Friendly Staff, cheerful Locals. Thank you Bawdens

This cafe has improved again with its light lunches and tempting home made ice cream.All the cakes and bread are so good I would I could eat the lot.small and old fashioned but delightful .They have little room for wheelchairs but they have a child chair.parking is speicail here and can find yourself double parked so find a good a spot away from main shops.Afterwards head for bampton Castle ,worth a look and to walk off those cakes.

This bakery was just a few doors down from where we were staying. Being from a area where good fresh local bread is hard to find we just simply had to purchase some bread to take home with us. We were not disappointed it was lovely and fresh and kept well. This bakery also has a seating area where items can be ordered and eaten on the premises. Sadly we did not have time to indulge. People from surrounding area are lucky to have such a bakery on their doorstep

This is an ideal stop for a fuss-free tea, coffee or snack - straightforward bakery products made well in a traditional bakery. Well worth taking some of the produce away too.

for that long awaited break.This tiny tea rooms offer good value tea and cake or pasty.generous the pot of tea is and you maybe more than tempted to another cake.you might even be tempted to buy more cake to take home.

What a find! The sort of bakers you thought closed down years ago. Bread, cakes, pastries, pies & sausages rolls are great. We could not get enough visits in, in the time we were in the area!

Great selection of freshly baked bread with many unusual loaves. PLUS great macaroons as they should be made.

Fab choice of bread, great that each loaf had a description with it to make it easier to choose. Bread was great value too and delicious. They also offer home made dog cookies but sadly had sold out.

We visited here on a recommendation and was not disappointed. Spending a week in Devon we managed to sample this gem twice. The all day breakfast was completely satisfying and set us up for the days ahead. The staff were very welcoming and the smell of freshly baked bread greeted you as you entered. If you do get a chance to visit the cakes are also amazing!

We liked everything peace quiet day out touring lovely views over the coast and going through Exmoor village local pub evening meal local bakery cream tea at Bampton being spoilt at Heron House sitting by the log fire and Fiona's sense of humour and information including Ugbrooke House which we are saving for 2015

What is better than getting some fresh bread or some warm lovely pasties, if that is what floats your boat, this is the place.A very warm welcome and friendly service is also part of the serviceIt is very good value, and you go back for more each time.

When in Bampton, you have to go to Bawdens! Do not miss out on the Granary, it is exceptional and home comfort eating at it's best. This is a family run business that has been over the last 50 years and I am sure for longer. They are always friendly and will always try to accommodate your needs. If you can find better value for money for a breakfast then hats off to you. The fry up will keep you full till supper and everything is locally sourced from the tomatoes to the bacon to the eggs to the sausages. A truly idyllic local business.

No visit to Bampton is complete without at least a coffee and a bite to eat at Bawdens. The locals meet and snack here and we have often got into conversation with them as we enjoyed our food and drink. It is very good value, and it is a real pleasure to buy bread, cakes, buns, pasties and pies baked on the premises. We usually take some home with us.

This little bakers shop in Bampton not only sells a superb range of confectionary but also includes a range of pickles ,jams etc This is also a small cafe area where a range of cooked and cold foods can be obtained at really wonderful prices We always use this as a stop off point on our way to Exmoor