Jacka Bakery in Plymouth

I really like this bakery. There is nothing better than freshly baked bread and they know how to make it even better with their loverly breakfast including pouch eggs and mushrooms ect. Very tasty, highly recommend

I arrived early and I was waiting outside for the shop to open when two police officers went in and took all the patisserie before it was open. 👎🏽

By far the best bread you can buy in Plymouth. No competition. Absolutely fantastic 👌✨

Ten years under the current owners and I've never had a less than lovely interaction or product from them!

Always sold out so went early to get a famous Creel! Welcoming staff and gorge old bakery! A must visit 🥐✨

Without question the best pasty I've ever eaten. It's the oldest bakery in the UK so they've had time to perfect their art. Get there early because they sell out quick.

Best Cardamon bun ever and lovely staff !

Thank goodness for Jacka Bakery as we would not know what to do without the pai au chocolats on a weekend morning! They also do other lovely things but we daren't as we may not stop. Staff are always friendly and it's just a lovely, welcoming bakery :)

OMG, this place is stunning... there sourdough is one of the best in Plymouth...

Absolutely amazing pastries!! We will be back anytime we’re in Plymouth

This is not for the faint hearted. Not only is in covered in chocolate but it is also stuffed full to the brim with chocolate. Biggest tip if you one, get there early as they go quickly.

Highly recommend the Dorset apple cake

Apple creel, cinnamon swirls, jam doughnut and the maple and pecan bun we bought today for breakfast were fantastic 😋 Definitely be back.

Best sausage roll I have ever tasted, really good value.

What can i say a wonderful place with so much choice. A very old and tradition part of plymouth but very popular place ....

We have been working on the barbican this week and have been popping in for coffee every day. The coffee is amazing, the food is delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful, especially Carly!!

while it was a nice product, £18 for 3 pastries and two coffee was slightly above what was expected for Plymouth 😂😂😂

I live on the Barbican but hadn't tried Jacka's for many years. I bought a steak pasty today based on these google reviews. The veg was undercooked and still quite hard, barely any seasoning and I had one very very small piece of steak in the whole pasty. Massively underwhelming and for a fiver it was terrible and i feel ripped off. I won't be going back or recommending. Quality control looks to be non-existent sadly.

Wow! Sausage roll will blow your socks off

I simply could not resist this bakery. I bought 5 products, so far eaten three...we shared a raspberry fool cake for dessert last night, which was moist, sharp, tangy and sweet. Simply delicious, and we had the lemon curd pastries this morning, which were demolished in a matter of minutes. Simply heavenly. Thank you, I can't wait to tuck into the remaining 2 over the bank holiday. I'll be back!!

I am from California and haven’t been in Plymouth for 5 years. As soon as possible I came to Jacka and no surprise their bread remains the best ever. Happily I found it is also served in the cafe at the Box museum. Unequalled!

Get yourself a creel, absolutely delightful

We stopped for an iced coffee latte as it was an hot day and sat outside. The coffee was so nice we ended up getting a second one each. Staff were very friendly. The croissants on display looked amazing ( I just about managed to resist one). We bought a couple of the deli pies for tea and took them home. They were delicious, really tasty, lovely home made look and not the mass produced look you get with a lot of pies. Big chunks of chicken in them. Will visit again when in Plymouth for work. Definitely recommend .

You must try it once at least in your life. What a delicious bakery

Excellent. I sneak out early occasionally to snatch one of their generous cinnamon rolls.

A great little bakery. Bought a granary sourdough loaf which was great. Also bought a couple of the chicken and ham pies, which could be the best pies we’ve ever had!! We’ll be back when we’re in the area again.

Wow what can I say..I've eaten pastys all over the country and I truly have to say for 4.95 the traditional pattern I've just had from here was absolutely amazing from the pastry to the filling to the seasoning cannot fault it in a yway..and yes it blows cornish pastys from deep down Cornwall out of the ball park I'll definitely be going back and recommending

3 stars. Amazing bread and cakes, however it's all spoilt by the miserable man with the long hair and the glasses who seems less than bothered to serve anyone and looks like he would rather be anywhere else right now.

Delicious! We actually found this place by following the smell on the street. Banoffee Creel was amazing.

Wish we'd gone earlier as the selection was limited but we managed to get a pasty and chocolate orange morning bun which were amazeballs and a beautiful granary sourdough loaf which we can wait to crack into.

Delicious Pain au raisin and good coffee 👌

look forward to the finest most authentic sourdough in the southwest from this charming little family run bakery . and a cup of coffee matching the same level of perfection . Arran, the amusing, heavy metal loving, and sharp witted barista has been playing the caffeine pipes here for long enough to draw a first every time . Be warned get there early if you want bakery product (or place an order) .

Jacka Bakery exceeds all expectations and more. The exceptional quality of their products pays homage to their centuries-old tradition as the oldest bakery in the UK. From their artisanal bread to delectable pastries, each item is a testament to perfection. The service is both top-notch and professional. Highly recommended 👌. Located in the heart of Plymouth, UK is the oldest bakery in the United Kingdom, Jacka Bakery, absolutely fantastic in every way, the quality of its products exceeds any expectations. Highly recommended 👌

Jacka always satisfies. They have cinnamon buns to die for so I always make my way to this bakery when in Plymouth. However, I just had a blueberry and cheesecake creel for breakfast (naughty!) and I am totally blown away. Honestly, I've never been to a better bakery. Get down there early, there's a reason they sell out so quickly.

Make the best sourdough bread in plymouth absolutely lovely

I love my sausage rolls and I can't find a good place for them ,so they are far few theses days. So I thought I try one from jacka bakery , omg it was amazing tasty, full of flavour and the pastry was just melt in the mouth , I'm a great believer that the pastry makes the product, it will be my only place to go for them now.

The best bakery in town! Thank you for the most delicious bread and croissants! 💕

The finest pasty in all of Devon, with few contenders that even come close. Lots of amazing sweet treats and freshly baked breads. Be sure to arrive early, as these delectable creations tend to disappear in the blink of an eye

The taste of pastries has gone downhill and they are not really value for money. But apart from that I did not like the attitude of the person serving. When I was about to pay I asked how much it was and the person said £7. I asked why and I was told it was typed wrongly so £6.50…what??? It looks like they were just rounding it up to screw me, no apology or explanation, that stinks. Serve with a smile, treat customers kindly and they will be back. Try to screw them and they will not come back. That simple. Think about that 👍

Woke up particularly early the creels after being told twice by staff members they sold out first thing. Not sure why, this was one of the worst pastries I’ve had. A bit heavy on the filling. Pastry itself was alright but they ruined it with the filling and overcharged. Also, only one flavour available. Not much choice at all, for what they consider their most sought after product. Was quite disappointed by the product. The filling was essentially three tablespoons of cheap caramel filling. The cake - white chocolate and raspberry. Just tasted like an Asda smart price Victoria sponge. Too sweet and too dry. Very overpriced for the quality of products provided. They’ve just essentially hyped themselves up on instagram and got their friends to do the same. I’ve had better from oggy oggy getting the pink finger .

Popped in while in Plymouth for an event. So I picked up a few lunch time snacks. Oh my! everything was delicious. Had a bacon and cheese bite which was gourmet compared to your average bakery snack. And the chocolate brownie was fudgey and flavorful. 10/10 will be coming back.

The best sausage roll I’ve ever had. Phenomenal! The pastry and meat were exceptionally flavourful and the pastry was so flaky. I can’t wait to try more food here.

Without a doubt the BEST sausage rolls we have ever tasted!! LEGENDARY pastries and coffee keep us coming back, and nowhere else even comes close!!

£9 for two sausage rolls, both burnt black and hard on the bottom I tuck one bite and got a squirt of grease then spat it out absolutely discussing unedible

I have never tasted something like this, I don’t know the name but it’s DELIGHTFUL AND DELICIOUS🥰 We had both flavours( cherry and caramel) and are both very good 🩷💜🩷

I was surprised to see no bread in a bakery at 10 in the morning. All the shelves were empty ! The carrot cake was dry and the choco mint bun was overwhelmingly minty . I found it pricy too . The cashier not too friendly either . Overall quite disappointing compared to the current rating. Will not go there again !

Our 25th anniversary today we thought we would try some of your Creels and Coffee. One word 'Outstanding' you guys sure can bake! Thanks so much, we will be back.

The best bakery in Plymouth... especially as they stock our honey! :-)

This place consistently provides not only amazing friendly service but THE best pastries, without fail! We visit every weekend and are always greeted with a smile and a collection of amazing

This place consistently provides not only amazing friendly service but THE best pastries, without fail! We visit every weekend and are always greeted with a smile and a collection of amazing goods!

Must be the worst sausage roll I have ever had all I could taste was salt and to make matters worse it was £4.50 , It doesn’t come close to a quality sausage roll you can get better in a Spar shop, Maybe it was a off day as lots good reviews , I worked on Barbican late 80s early 90s for 12 years and this was are go to place and never let us down not sure if trying to be something it’s not , I was really surprised how bad it was fair enough if £1.50 but if charging £4.50 it’s got to taste At least ok :-(

I’ve had pastries and sandwiches from here in the past, but last week I tried their steak pasty and I honestly believe it’s the best pasty in Plymouth. The pastry was buttery, the filling was quality and it was out of the world. You need to try this if you’re in Plymouth!

What a great deal the £5 bag" at the end of the day" was! We were visiting the barbican and it was my daughter's birthday. The bag contained the most generous filled focciatia , four scones, a creel and what we think was a peanut filled brownie . Unbelievably delicious and the best cakes we have eaten for ages.

As one of the oldest bakeries in the UK, it is a quintessential Plymouth institution, and one of my go-to bakeries here. Their sourdough bread, notably their malted barley loaf is my favorite. They do sell out of the creels (croissant wheels) by late morning, so do go early for them! The creels are lovely when they're fresh, so eat them quickly as they do lose their texture. Recommend: sourdough bread (including malted barley loaf), various creels, eccles Not notable: regular croissant, chocolate croissant, croissant cubes

I love this bakery. In the middle seventies I was sent down every Friday to collect apple doughnuts. Nothing has changed, brilliant

Love it. Definitely would come again.

Amazing bakery, and delicious pastries.

Probably the best bakery you will ever visit! The croissants, and pan chocolate of to die for ! Well stocked deli, and always a warm welcome. Also, best coffee on the Barbican!

Amazing bread and great vibe inside,

it's the highest rated bakery in the south west for a reason, just go early to get the best pick!

Just had the best pan au chocolat I have ever tasted !

Not sure why this is listed as a restaurant. Had hoped to warm up, sit and enjoy a pastry. Bread smelt and looked good . Got a take away croissant, which was OK but a bit soggy.

We always try and go for a walk on a Sunday morning and always stop here for a Sunday coffee and pastry. Everything we have ever bought from here tastes incredible and the bread is always so lovely and fresh! The staff are all very friendly and welcoming too. Definitely one of the best places in Plymouth for coffee and cakes/pastries. Will continue to make this a regular visit :-)

The best Eccles cakes in the world. Oh and the team there are super friendly and helpful.

Advertised as open, but all locked up, with no notice or info. Dont make a special trip here without ringing first because advertised openings don't mean they are open - even with revised Xmas opening time

Very disappointing, visited today after a recommendation, only to find it closed. Checked facebook in case I had got opening wrong and there was no information. Looked again an hour later and a post was put up saying they weren't gonna open. Very unprofessional. I understand that these things happen, but surely any business should announce it is not opening in advance of the actual opening time, not after!

This is what you call a " proper Bakery " truly amazing. I have been here quite a few times and especially love and adore the Eccles Cakes. So succulent and true artisan baking. Amazing. The best place to visit on The Barbican Plymouth.

Awesome pastries and breads. Making Christmas amazing!

A divine bakery. I don't really want to share my review or this place with anyone as it's hard enough to get one of their sourdough loaves when I visit. Honestly there isn't a single thing they make that won't blow you away!!! The pastries, the bread especially the sourdough, it's just too good. Well worth the price tag and the queue.

Great sourdough bread and amazing pastries and cornish pasty. I'm lucky to find them 😁

Excellent products, excellent services!!! 👏

Absolutely amazing! These are not just cakes or pastries they are more a sensory journey and experience, an explosion of taste and flavours.

Wonderful people, and the food was even better. Lady told me the place had actually supplied a few things to the Mayflower. They were certainly there when it sailed!

Delicious seeded sourdough. And lovely pastries. Worth a visit if you are in tge area.

Top level bakery! Highly recommended.

First of all and this is not exclusive to this business, I do think that food of this type should be behind a screen for hygiene reasons, particularly if some of it is on a waist level table so it cant be prodded or sneezed...

Well … see photo… this has to be the very best jam doughnut I have ever ever ever had ! And I am very much so the other side of 21 ! 😂😂😂 Thank you.. I’ll be back ! 😂😂😂

Every time, I'm in Plymouth, I head here, as early as possible(it sell's out fast, every day!) for their properly made, real bread, cakes, etc. It is the oldest bakery in the UK, too!!! It is a must do, when in Plymouth!!!

Amazing pain au chocolat and cinnamon

Having lived in France I am always disappointed by British attemps at pastries, However had the best ever Cinnamon swirl at Jacka Bakery, Sour doughs, Pain Au Chocs and Brownies also looked amazing.

Love the food and the bread is wonderful. Arrive early, the bread vanishes, I was in a queue this morning at 8.30...

It’s not only the oldest working bakery in England but they have the best bread in U.K. . Their customer service is fantastic. Try their bread , eggs and coffee and you won’t be disappointed . I can’t recommend this bakery strongly enough.

INCREDIBLE sourdough - wish I lived closer!

A lovely little bakery making great sourdough bread. The tart we bought had the crispest sweet pastry base I have ever had. They serve very good coffee too. Not cheap but well worth the price.

We used Jacka Bakery to cater for an office event which required a range of dietary requirements including vegan and gluten free, and everyone at the event was genuinely blown away by the quality of the pastries and how large they were! Plus Jacka were far cheaper than most of the catering alternatives, which made them the obvious choice for us. I absolutely recommend this bakery, and they make the best pain au chocolat I've ever had!

Every time I purchase anything from this amazing bakery I’m never disappointed, this morning was no exception. The Pain Au Chocolates are to die for well worth the walk to get them.

Amazing quality sourdough bread. Also good coffee, and some cakes and deli items.

Traditional, handmade food - very well baked! There's a good selection of their own produce and local artisan products on sale. The only complaint I have is that there is no longer space to sit inside and enjoy a coffee / cake...

Told this was the oldest bakery in the UK. I bought the cardamom cake and caramel polenta cake. I returned to take as many cakes home, cerry brownies, fruit tart and chocolate tarts. Coffee was incredibly good too. Negatives, no boxes for takeaway just brown bags difficult to transport back to crawley, coffee comes in a small only size. Staff were friendly food was amazing. Daily changes to menu

We travel miles to get bread here.

What a lovely place, easy to find, and the smells flowing out of the door meant you were hard pressed not to wonder in and start drooling over the cakes, breads and pastries all of which looked excellent. We opted for savoury and had a...

Best bakery Best bread and pastrys

Nicest bread I've ever had. So fresh!

I love this little bakery. To avoid disappointment, you need to get there early, as there products sell quickly. I had a Veggie Pasty on my last visit and it was surprisingly spicy but that suited my tastes.

Bread range fabulous, cheese selection developing well, Dorset Vinney,Sharpham, Yarg, Quicke's too. Decent, quality, local meat for brekkie and eggs (bring yer old box) Family business worth supporting. Less queue in the week.

The best bread in Plymouth by far but sell out way too quick!

My mum and I come here at least once a week and we always look forward to it. The coffee is delicious (best coffee I have had) and the pastries are to die for. The nicest croissants and my mum said the sourdough bread is...

Simply deliciously the best. Got to weekend-breakfast visit - saturday and sunday 😊 good gf bread on order too

Obsessed with their sausage rolls and pastys... great coffee, staff are lovely. Looking forward to trying everything else they have to offer.

possibly the best pasties in the world.