Bradley's Bakery in Tameside

I was expecting a homemade pie with fresh ingredients but they are mass produced Martins pies with E numbers and sugars. Quite expensive as I paid £25 per pie. For that price I would expect fresh ingredients and a locally produced pie. I can’t eat processed food due to health issues which was why I chose a bakery over supermarket. Very disappointed.

Absolutly love the place! Fresh sandwiches can't beat them! Pies are lovely and fresh and fresh bread baked, muffins are gorgeous and proper handmade desserts will be going back for sure

There is no better than Bradley’s for ice fingers always made fresh ! The best about , been going here years and don’t go anywhere else check them out !

I ordered and collected 1 large catering cheese & onion pie and 1 large catering meat & potato pie for a large family gathering in between Christmas and New Year. Everyone thought the pies were delicious and asked where I had got them from ! I would definitely recommend Bradley’s Pies to anyone hosting a party ! My husband buys a large pork pie every week from here too, he won’t go anywhere else. Will definitely be back - thank you.

I needed some large catering pies at very short notice. The staff were very helpful in making sure I had them in less than 24 hours! Everyone commented on how good the Meat & Potato pie and Steak pie tasted. Thanks for your swift service and making my guests happy. Highly recommend this Bakery.

I ordered a scotch bonnet pie and a stilton pie. They were nicely packed in the box and because it was raining, the staff gave me a plastic bag as well. The pork filling is well seasoned with spice even though a bit salty. It is less rubbery and tastes less like luncheon meat from a can than the ones from Preston butcher in the market but doesn't taste hand made either. The stilton in the pie also helped the flavour and made it better. However, the scotch bonent pie is just chili sauce layered on top of the meat, this made the top part of the pie soggy, especially since it's a takeaway. There is also no avoiding that for the bottom of the pie for either pie either. As the bottom got softened up by the sauce, the sauce leaked out of the pie after I arrived home. Fortunately because of the plastic bag the staff gave me, it didn't cause me too much of a mess. It would probably be a better experience if there was a table in the store so I could eat it straight away.

We had family up from London and I said ‘leave the pies to me’. And I left it to the day but the ladies in the shop saved my life , and did it with 2 cracking Meat and Potato catering pies.. thank you and would recommend ( not like the clown below who fed his pies to birds???????)

2 meat and potato pies. Both bone dry and not much filling. Pastry rock hard. The birds enjoyed it though.

Every year we enjoy a Team Christmas Tea.. every year I purchase the catering pies from Bradleys.. Potato & meat, and cheese & onion .. and every year they are just perfect.. I order on line, they are ready for collection and the order is spot on .. pale baked and oven ready.. the perfect compliment with a glass of mulled wine.. a fabulous winter warmer.. no mess peeling potatoes, chopping onions, preparing the meat and rolling out the pastry.. no washing up big pots either.. Its the start of the festive season and every year everyone compliments the pies, its become a bit of a tradition.. roll on next Christmas.. although I will be popping into Bradleys to taste other treats and goodies.. Bradleys is forever not just at Christmas... BIG THANK YOU and happy Christmas to all the staff :)

Bought 7 large pork, 3 large beef and 2 large cheese and onion pies for a pie and pint night for a few friends at my local cricket and bowling club. The pies where reported to be one of the best they have ever had by everyone. They went down a treat. Thanks you Bradley's Bakers for all your help and superb pies . Keep up the good work. I definitely recommend them. Peter Werneth Cricket Club.

Superb service. Clean and well stocked shop and the pies are the best I have tasted in a long, long time. We had the potato and meat, steak and chicken & leek. All excellent. Spot on

Thank you Bradley’s. My husband retired today and couldn’t have a traditional leaving do, we ordered pies and cakes for him and his colleagues. Everyone has sent their compliments on the delicious food, the chicken balti pie being a favourite. The service is fantastic and friendly, we would highly recommend

You cant beat this place. I go out of my way to get a supply of pies for the week. Absolutely outstanding food and first class service!

Twelve months since I visited this shop. I love the pork pies from Wilsons of Crossgates Leeds, best in the UK, However when I am in the area I call at Bradleys as these are normally a close rival. When I called today did not realise it had changes ownership. Soon realised the difference. The porkpie was more crust than meat. The meat was not like it used to be so much over spiced it killed the pork taste. Afraid for a decent pork pie will have to head over the Pennines. Ordered some other pies and could not believe the total bill. Last time I will be calling at this shop as it is nothing like the Bradleys of my previous visits except for the shop frontage.

Very tasty would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious pastry. Will definitely be returning soon

Fabulous service by the ladies in the shop. They always make me smile when I go in. I adore there Pork & Chilli or Pork & Black Pudding Pies they are so tasty and freshly baked throughout the day! Wonderful Bakery

Meat and potato pies and the cheese and onion are the best I've ever tasted. My whole family loved these and will definitely be returning again.

Awful! The pies are bordering on burnt and very dry. Egg custard tarts very bland. What a shame as we have been customers for a very long time but sad to say we won’t be going back again.

Bradley's was amazing. Its now owned by Martins. Sadly Mark sold out to a chain and this is the result. The pies are a shadow of what they used to be and are now mass produced and bland

I bought 2 large pork pies Thursday 30 July after shop being refurbished , I thought I would go and buy 2 pork pies they were hot when I bought them the paper bag was stuck to the bottom of the pies there was that much fat in them it was all over my jeans.Let them cool before eating three of us ill later that night would not buy anything from there again .Been buying these pies for more than twenty years.Not any more what a shame.very disappointed customer ps all reviews seem to be old ones not new .

Best pork pies in town, breads great and cakes are awesome! well worth a visit if your a pie person!

The overall quality of the pies is not Bradleys - the pastry is hard and overcooked - the cooked meat is substandard in comparison to the old Bradleys - don't get me started on the Salad or lack of No comparison to the old Bradleys i'm afraidA positive was the hot pots which were lovely

I don't know what has happened at Bradley's Bakery. Maybe financial or operational difficulties have forced the transfer to Martin's (although the signage remains unchanged). Despite Mark Bradley's reassurances, standards and quality have indeed slipped noticeably. I bought a small slice of quiche this week, which was crammed into a small, plastic container, which meant that it was all broken up by the time I got it home. I have enquired several times since the beginning of December 2019 when the famous steak and cow heel pie would be available, only to be told that they are having problems sourcing the cow heel. This is very strange, as it is in plentiful supply on Ashton and Hyde markets. Perhaps the new owners don't want to pay the going rate. I have now bought my own cow heel and am trying out different recipes to make my own version. The inside of the shop has changed for the worse and is not as inviting or convivial as previously. Many of the customers were complaining about the quality and quantity of products available. During the peak lunchtime period I found it very easy to park in front of the shop, which was never previously the case. Perhaps an indication of a dwindling customer base. The loss of an award winning bakery - very sad.

Called in for a salad box. Absolutely embarrassing to what we previously got at bradley's. A poxy plastic container with small amounts of salad in. The salad boxes were gorgeous when Mark and Gill had the bakery and now it's martins it's shocking. I shall not be returning. The bakery has lost all character.

I used to love the sandwiches from Bradleys with added egg and beetroot. Also the pies. It is now just the same as Martins in Dukinfield, the same overpriced bland products. Sorry, wont be returning after many years of being a loyal customer

I have been last year and got a gorgous pork pie and cheese and onion and been and picked up my order for Xmas and it was awful donkeys are soooo dry it’s unreal. And the large pork pie is nothing like it was. I believe your not the company use once again was as it has martins all over it. So just say your martins instead of lying also my mother spent £30 over on muffins and pies for Xmas for family and it’s upsetting you have made us pay for this when it was not up to your usual standards. Weather your busy or not all your individual customer expect what they pay for. Just because your busy that’s no excuse to say the good should be disgusting. I’m not happy

Placed Xmas order couple years lovely pork pies muffins picked order up today pork pies disgusting not the same hard pasty soggy bottoms muffins from martins bakery ( that’s says on sticker ) pay top price for crappy martins which clearly say Bradley’s over the shop

Really disappointed this time. The pork pie is nowhere near as good as it used to be . The pastry is as good but the texture and taste of the pork filling is just not the same. Don’t think I would bother again

I visited Bradley's bakery last Saturday and the staff were as brilliant as always. Although, I was shocked at how much the food quality has decreased. The bakery seems to have merged with 'Martins bakery'. The turkey on my sandwich was like packet meat from the supermarket, not the usual fresh turkey they have on the counter. Also, the dinkie pie was completely different to Bradleys pies of the past. I will not be returning.

Called in today for a couple of meat and potato pies as I all ways do when in the area and was surprised to find there old quality and taste had changed this was once the home of the prize winning pork pie but I do not think I will be going again.so the quest starts again for the top pie shop.

If you like pies, especially cheese and onion pies or pork pies, you have found nirvana. Right balance of salt, mature cheddar and light onion with a flaky crust. I usually have to buy extra and pack them to take back home. If you have a craving for something sweet try the vanilla slice, a creamy vanilla filling in a puff pastry with a white frosting, spot on.

This Saturday I used Bradley's food for my daughters party. The guest commented how lovely the food was. I recomend the pies, savory platter and cakes platter.

Went to a funeral at the adjacent Hirst Cemetery, the day was cold wet and miserable.

I for sure can certainly say that the pork and stilton pie was the best pie I have ever had I bought 8 large pork pies for my business and was served by a lovely young smiley assistant she even has been to the hotel I for certain will be using Bradley's bakery can't wait to go back for a different pie If they taste as good as these every time no wonder they are the best pie shop in the world let alone England.keep up the good work kind regards lee Johnson @windy harbour farm hotel

They’re not named “The Best Pork Pie” for nothing!! If you’ve never been you don’t know what you’re missing.

Tried this little place today and the queue was out of the door! Regardless, we were served quickly by friendly staff. We ordered a sandwich, potato and meat pie, dinky pork pie and a sausage roll- all for around £5. Will be back!

Been here once and had an excellent sausage roll, pork pie and vanilla slice! It’s my aim to try everything on the menu now. Really good selection of cakes, great if you’ve got a sweet tooth. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch. It’s like a Martins or Greggs but 10 x better. Cheap prices too.

Love the pies! We always order the catering size from here for work parties. Wish I lived closer to the shop.

Superb traditional beef and pork pies, pastries and oven bottom muffins. One of Tameside’s last remaining old fashioned bakeries.

Best pies in tameside 👍 Fair prices , the staff are friendly and helpful the shop always smells so nice and is always clean and tidy.

You can't beat a bradleys pork pie.not forgetting hot roast beef muffin! Steak and cheese pies well all of them. Best around!

Bought 4 seperate products The Pork pie they are supposed famous for was nothing special in fact was a little bland ,The egg custard was horrid and was binned seemed to taste more of onion than custard. The apple pie was excellent and the bacon and egg butties were first class.Bradleys are unfortunate in that their close neighbour (about a mile) Is the best cake /pie shop in the country Pies including pork to die for ,fantastic cakes and the best muffins available in the country.

I have been going to this bakery for years, never once have I had reason to complain. Delicious every time.

The most delicious pork pie you have ever tasted! Without question the best pies around. Great choice of products, friendly efficient staff and spotlessly clean. Ordered a birthday pork pie which went down a storm and was absolutely delicious.

I live approx five miles from this busy little shop which I have been frequenting for many years. I originally came across it by accident as I have no reason what-so-ever to visit this location, with this one exception of course. When out and about and think of what to have for lunch, I cannot resist driving all the way to Bradley's to buy some pies. Mine and my families favourite pies are Pork (with extra Jelly), Pork & Black Pudding and Steak & Cowheel. Other delicacies are sold, sandwiches and cakes, which are equally delicious. The shop has recently been refurbished, but I have never had cause to complain. My only selfish query, is why don't they move to another location, such as the end of my street.

These pies are far too nice! We had cheese & onion & pork & stilton. Absolutely gorgeous. The best pies ever.

Sólo podemos comentar sobre las tartas. Pero luego. . Eso es más que suficiente para comentar! Como hambre adictos vivimos más cerca de pastel de Carrs llamado allí. No cerdo y otros no tan buena, ya que soportó el hambre un poco más y nos dirigimos para estas bellezas! Preciosa y caliente cuando visitamos a las nueve de la mañana, nunca es demasiado temprano para tartas. El personal es amable y acogedor, y los pasteles son deliciosos - Prueba de cerdo o de cerdo y Scotch Bonnet y Black Pudding. Para las verduras, el queso y cebolla es realmente sabroso para una vez (Greggs et al tomar nota) y lleno de verdadera queso. Y cebolla! A un precio razonable, no hay nada malo que decir aquí. Si estás en la zona y un ventilador de pasteles, este es el lugar.

Went in to Bradley's for the 1st time after heard good reviews,and yes at 1st glance ,food looked nice, but then watched the girls make sandwiches and serve pies, not one wore the blue gloves, they took the money ( which is extremely dirty) put it in till , then proceed to make next sandwich, they may as well as wiped their bum on the bread then continue to make the sandwich, I walked out! Filthy!!!!!!

Su torta de zanahoria es increíble, este es mi favorito pastel nunca y he tenido muchos de diversas panaderías. . Este es el mejor con diferencia! ! ! Altamente recomendado 🍰 🍰

Tartas cerdo absolutamente excepcional y cómo muchas tiendas ofrecen una tarjeta de fidelización pastel? Personal excelente y un ambiente fantástico - Una visita obligada!

Absolutely the tasties pies going and their specials (pork and scotch bonnet/stilton) are amazing. We chose Bradleys to provide pork pie favours for our wedding and as a gift, Bradleys gave my wife and I a huge heart shaped pie. Whenever anyone talks about the wedding, they all mention the pies. Cant fault the place and the service is second to none. They are also committed to local produce, from the ingredients and preserves to the botted beers. Also the hampers are the business.

I am delighted to say that I have just thoroughly enjoyed one of Bradley's gooseberry pies. Absolutely delicious. Saw them advertised on FB and made a beeline to Ashton straight away to Bradley's bakery which is the best bakery for miles. Can't wait to eat the rhubarb pie I also bought. Husband had an egg custard tart which was equally delicious. Highly reepcommended.

Pork Pies are fantastic, Steak & Cowheel is delicious, and the Meat & Potato is 10x better than any other.Great shop and very friendly staff, cannot recommend this place enough

Fab pies, extremely moorish. Friend brought some pies to a little get together. They went down a storm. Blooming lovely

Bradley's bakery is a must if you want catering size pies for a party at home to save cooking yourself. Our favourite is the meat and potato and the cheese and onion that each serve 10 generous sized portions.ps this isn't a restaurant.

Found on the net and visited for first time this morning(Sat). This is really a hidden gem. Lovely, friendly staff and pies to die for. I was attracted to the steak and cowheel pie and it did not disappoint - crispy pastry and plenty of delicious filling. Pork pie also excellent. We'll be going back!

A great family run bakery with excellent staff. Excellent choice of pies some with "out of the ordinary recipe", which makes them even tastier Worth a visit

A fantastic shop for the best in Pork pies in the area, various combinations but our favourite is the Pork + Stilton. Simply heavenley tasty pies, for a snack at Lunch time.

When i want a pie this is the only place I think of! Amazing tasty pie's! The staff are lovely too. I have grown up visiting this place my mum used to take me when I was little for a treat and i still go now!

Second time we've been. Unbelievable!!! Pork & stilton pie, cheese & onion pie & a manchester tart. A very filling lunch. All top quality. No other bakeries compare!

Love the shop the staff you have 2 get there early it gets very busy the pies are out of this world and not stingy on the inside either wud well recommened you try it. The spiecials of the day r good as well

This has been a long standing iconic bakery,the pies have sold here for decades and are wonderful ,the business has also developed and provides an excellent service

Was recommended to us by a neighbour so we went along. Big queue so that is always a good sign.We had the pork and meat pies and they were very nice. Worth paying bit more for.

I ordered one of there birthday pie for my mums 65th , it's was out of this world !! Gill and the staff were so helpful and nothing was to much trouble. When visiting the shop i was truly gobsmacked at assortment of freshly made goods available , you can see the bakery team making there pies from scratch in the back it really is bakery heaven in there , keep up the fantastic work guys this will definitely be a regular for me !!

I have visited Bradley's bakery many many times and have only positive things to say about the place the food and the staff! The shop itself is very clean and welcoming! The food is absolutely top notch and fills every gap!! The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you..

The staff are always friendly and the pies are delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

People travel from miles around for their pies as they have won many awards. I am lucky to live nearby. All the pies are made in the shop from fresh meat, cheese etc. and their egg custards are made from real eggs and milk - not powder.

Great pies from here, pork are a favourite, but the others are all great. The best is sausage and mash they make as a special once a year for charity :-)I have also had a few of the pie hampers that they make up with your choice of pies, chutney etc., they are great for the hard to buy for Dads, brother's etc. And you know they will be well received!

If you want a great tasting pie , this the place, all there products are very tasty , pork pie is at top of my list , great price and good quality pork , only down side to this shop there sell out very quickly , so go early to purchase .

Great bakery we love everything especially the freshly made sandwichesStaff always helpful go when I am in area

I would recommend anyone to challenge nit only the pies but everything baked there. Simply delicious.i recommend them to all my friends and family. If you are having a special treat at mealtimes then go to bradleys i say.

This place never disappoints. The pies are brilliant, with classic and innovative taste combinations and really tasty pastry. Both the large and individuals pies are great value for money. Make sure you get there early as demand is very high. I got there at midday and was just in time to snap up the last pork and stilton, much to the chagrin of people waiting behind me in the queue, which as it often does continued out the door.

We've had large part baked cheese & onion and meat & potato pies for family parties over December. I can't recommend them highly enough. Great value, great taste and a hit with everyone.

Must visit this place when in the area. The pies are simply amazing, probably the best in the world! Oven bottom muffin sandwiches are also superb. Great variety and choice for everyone. A must visit bakery. All home made, fresh and delicious.

People come from miles for Gillian's Pork Pies! Too tempting and delicious by far! My favourite is her Pork and Stilton which when served hot is ecstasy on a plate!

There is never a day I go in and am disappointed with the food, the pie's are the best around and the sandwiches etc are so fresh and tasty!Overall I would definitely recommend!!

You can purchase a choice of award winning pies.clean establishment, friendly staff . orders taken .Good cooked meats available

Best pies around they were red hot took 39 minds to cool down. . Always visit when in the area. Also the sandwiches are packed full.

I am just adding to other reviewers who have stated how good the pies are from Bradley's. But it doesn't stop there. Try other produce cos everything is fresh and tasty.

Simply the best pies you could ever eat. Pork pies are potentially my favourites, why take my word for it, just go and buy one yourself

Superb pies all to traditional recipes baked fresh each day by a family passionate about what they do.I've been having pies from Bradley's for years, and STILL haven't managed to come up with my favourite! I love the potato and meat, it's nice and peppery and when topped off with a squirt of HP it's cracking. I hated cheese and onion pie at school; all the fat soaked into the base and it was revolting but Bradley's have the knack of getting the cheese all gooey but not the pastry. Yum yum. Steak and Cowheel? Don't let the traditional ingredient put you off, it adds an unctuousness to the gravy and you'd never know it was there, it's sublime. Then there are the pork, pork and chilli, pork and stilton, and pork and black pudding. Oh, and dinkies or large ones. If you're struggling for an edible gift then they can knock you up a customised pie, or as in the case of my friends, a three tier wedding pie! Did I mention the sandwiches and cakes?

Best pies in the world. Ever. Highly recommend pork and black pudding. Great service , what more could a person ask for! :)

Delicious pies and cakes, and also great selection of sandwiches. Also good for breakfasts as they do a very tasty selection of breakfast food

Best pork pie in the area, all the pies are made fresh and are lovely, the sandwiches are awesome and freshly made in front of you, deffo value for money

When ever you go in there are always plenty of staff ready to great you and the smell of all the home cooking is to die for ,you could buy all what's on offer

The pork and beef family pies are always winning awards and whenever we have had them they get eaten up straight away. We have bought them to use as part of buffets at family parties and always find that if you don't get a piece when the buffet first opens then you will find that they have all gone.

Outstanding. I cannot fault this bakery. Everything is perfectly home baked & the taste really is just something else. Whenever I talk about this place everyone seems to know where it is & who I mean. They rave about the pies. I`ve been here several times & this really is the best pie shop within miles with a "proper" pie!If I could have 1 of everything each time I would - always spoilt for choice.

Went here for some pies for dinner pork pies used to be lovely , seemed to have changed, meat and potato lovely cheese and onion sloppy not nice , few people have said the same plus they aren't cheap

Went here for the pork pies. They used to be outstanding with excellent tasty filling and lovely thin pastry. Perfect. Once. Now however they are seriously less impressive. Thicker pastry and less filling. Admittedly I may have caught em on a bad day but my parents were visiting from Wales and - like me - really looking forward to the pie. And just like me they were very disappointed.

On a trip ro England I was searching for good old fashioned savoury pies....I found them at Bradley's Bakery in Ashton. While they have been widely recognised for their pork pies, the steak and cowheel pie was particularly good as was the meat and potato. The shop is very popular among the locals which speaks for itself.