The Good Loaf in Daventry

Just stopped by and brought the marmite/cheese bread and 2 focaccia Beautiful produce and lovely friendly staff. Like a little hidden gem !

Went to give a short talk to a group of friends. Worked out pretty well. Everyone had, and enjoyed their brunch. The coffee is excellent too. The added bonus is that the bread for sale is about as good as it gets. The place has a good atmosphere and a good ethos - long may it prosper.

I thought I'd written a review, but I'm not sure I finished it, so this might be a duplication. Apologies if so. But this place is utterly brilliant and I wanted to make sure I'd said that. The food is lovely, tasty, healthy, reasonably priced, all delivered by very nice, efficient staff, who were all very smiley. I thoroughly recommend it.

Terrific food, very reasonably priced, delivered by perfectly charming people. Went with my two brothers and we were all blown away by the quality of food.

Today we visited the Good Loaf for lunch, the service was great, the iced coffee were so good I had 2! And the food was delicious- thank you for another great experience!

Great all day breakfast just a shame it was cold! Please when you are serving hot food please serve on a warmed plate serving what must have been only warm not hot food on a cold plate results in cold food. Very disappointing not rocket science!!!

We have been having a few home deliveries from the good loaf recently. I have to say the food is so fresh and tastes so good! The bread is freshly made and feels like a pillow! We have the picnic packs which are such great value for money. The cakes are so good! Would definitely recommend the good loaf for a weekly shop of bread, baps, meat, and some treats!

Visited today for a late breakfast/early lunch. It was the first day the cafe was open I believe since lockdown, although they have done a fantastic job throughout these difficult times with deliveries and click and collect. We were rather concerned as there is no outdoor space and as a couple in our 60’s have been very cautious throughout lockdown. However today was a very positive experience. All staff were very pleasant, as always and the food delicious, again as always. But the changes made to adhere to covid safety regulations were evident and the whole experience felt totally ‘safe’. Well done to you all.

I have been here before. The varied menu is good. The town centre location is superb and it is a very nice, comfortable, clean place to be .I placed my order and was given a numbered spoon to put in the jam jar on my table.It has to be said that I was the only customer and that remained the case for around 5 minutes until two more customers came in and placed their order and sat at a table. My order still hadn't arrived and it was surprising when the two people who arrived after me received their food. Two or three minutes later, my order arrived.It occurred to me that had the two staff at the servery concentrated on their jobs instead of gossiping, this might not have happened. To compound this, the two other customers had exactly the same meal as I did so there are no excuses. I won't be going here again as there are plenty of competitors who serve the customer better

Had lunch at the Kettering branch which was lovely also bought a loaf . The staff were lovely and I will definitely be going again.

Popped in here for lunch with my wife and daughter. Food was great but the service wasn’t great if I’m honest. Not sure that I witnessed anyone actually smile. Shame really.

I have been going to the goodloaf for sometime now, it must be good as I keep going back. I visited today with a couple of friends. As usually the coffee is really good. The flat white is much better than those served at the well know chain restaurants. Limited cake selection today, but I would put that down to this Christmas period. As a reference my son will always choose the lemon cake when he is here. Great selection of breads on offers to buy but get there early as the best ones (marmite) go quicker. The only reason I give it four instead of five is that in recent months service has not been as great e.g. clearing tables, water carafes filled. Only a minor point. What I think is great is the opportunities it provides for vulnerable women.

We chose the Good Loaf already knowing that their bread and cakes are sublime, combined with the fact they support vulnerable women to get back to employment and build confidence. The buffet was delivered promptly at the time we had asked for, all packaged so nothing got squashed in transit and also easy to lay out for serving. The rolls were full to the brim with filling and the cakes and pastries were delicious. Needless to say at the end of the night we had absolutely no food left despite ordering for more people than attended. Everyone commented on the food and had at least 3 cakes each. Great value, Great service, Highly Recommended.

Great find! Coffee lovely, food great Staff really helpful and friendly! Nice, airy space.....perfect. Give it s try!! Well worth climbing upstairs for ( found out later there is a lift😊)

I’d like to thank the Good Loaf for the amazing buffet they supplied for our training day. The food was fresh, tasty, lots of it and delivered on time, contributing to the end of a very successful day. I wouldn’t hesitate to order again - many thanks to all involved at the Good Loaf

This used to be so welcoming with all the tables outside. Now it is a shambles, just a few rickety tables shoved up in one corner. My friends and I used to frequent the All Saints Bistro many times per week for lunch but not now. Please bring back the old seating area, I am sure you would attract far more customers.

Amazing bread and good coffee, Place for reading book and eating any delicious delicious sweet. Friendly staff with nice smile on face .

We went here after seeing the reviews. Not knowing the area we didn’t know what to expect. The area is a little run down and we thought we were in the wrong place at first but then saw the sign.After climbing some stairs we reached the top floor and it really opened up into a large coffee shop. As we were there later most of the stuff had been sold.We managed to order two toasties, one halloumi and pepper and one chicken and bacon and had two hot drinks and two pecan and whites chocolate blondes which all tasted lovely.The toilets were not great and need attention, as these could put you off but the service and food was good.

Meeting my wife so called in for a cuppa. Pot of Tea sufficient for 3 cups. Also able to purchase Artisan Bread. A good variety of loaves baked at the cafe.

Somewhat hidden away in the back streets but a real find when you get there. Artisan bread and great tea & coffee in a very relaxing environment. Way better then the corporate Starbucks etc.

What an absolute gem of a coffee shop/ cafe. Looking for a place on Saturday and found it on search engine. Lunch was delicious, loads of tables with table service. Baking bread on site for sandwiches, etc and to sell. Only down side for me was parking as I can't walk far although I and my 2 friends managed to park outside eventually.

Visited The Good Loaf in their new town centre venue. Great food and a great social enterprise. Had my favourite egg and bacon sandwich for lunch. Really recommend this for breakfast or lunch.

I visited on a Saturday afternoon with my husband. We both chose sandwiches with different fillings. When they arrived...wellll!!! They were huge. I had a chicken with peri peri and my husband had ranch chicken. Both accompanied by a lovely homemade coleslaw. Very impressed. I decided to have the gluten free brownie :-). It didn't disappoint - with gluten free cakes they can be very stodgy but this was amazing. I ordered a coffee as well. I'm quite fussy with my coffee as its usually watery and not strong but this was great.

This place is so frustrating. A bakery, it’s 1pm on a Saturday and they have no malted bread, wholemeal or sourdough to make us a sandwich.

Called in for coffee whilst out house hunting. A lovely cafe with the following benefits: Fresh bakery on site Social enterprise so your visit does good rather than making money for others Friendly staff Great atmosphere. Top place to visit.

My 5 year old and I visited The Good Loaf at All Asaints for lunch and I would definitely recommend it. My son said “This is the best soup ever” and my halloumi toastie was absolutely delicious. Great location in the town centre and friendly staff. Will definitely return.

We have just been to the Good Loaf and had a most delightful Afternoon Tea.

Having been to the Overstone Road original on a number of occasions I visited the latest venture on a grey April morning. Firstly the good points. The bacon and egg sandwich and americano I had were both excellent and if I had just scored the food it would have been 5 stars but there are some areas for definite improvement. Firstly, and given the location this may sound strange, but I found it quite soulless. Secondly, and off greater concern was the state of tables, none of which were clean or indeed cleaned while I was there. I know it has only been open a few weeks and I thoroughly support the aims and aspirations behind the venture and hope the little tweaks required can be made so I give 5 stars next time I visit.

Visited on the opening day of the all saints church launch. Love that such an iconic building is being put to good use. Had a bacon and egg sandwich on sourdough bread which was delicious and filling. Great place to catch up with friends and pick up a loaf at the same time. Will definitely be back!!

Don't expect posh - but do expect to have the best bread in Northants and the most hearty, tasty breakfast ever!

Ate here after parkrun this morning. Good choice of food and drink at great prices - highly recommend.

Good local food, local ingredients and always a friendly service, highly recommend. Enjoy the selection of breads with the marmite and cheese my personal favorite!

I went here for a change first time here with my good friend.We had a egg and bacon sandwich it was freshly made.Was very good value for money,would definitely go back here.Lots of fresh baked bread and cakes on sale.Good coffee and tea plus cold drinks..Very good value indeed.

Well known for their sourdough fruit loaf, their other breads are rather yummy too.

I usually make a point to try new foodie places, but for some reason this one always passed me by, I made the spontaneous decision to wander in as I was walking past and I'm glad I did!

I'm really impressed with this place. We came here because we had won some vouchers in a quiz, but I wish I had known about it before. Not only does it do really wonderful artisanal bread (as good as anything I have had in France) it's actually a social business, staffed by local vulnerable women who are looking for a fresh start in life. Such a great idea and the food and coffee is ace. Do give this place your time and money, it's great. :-)

Great place to eat and have some good fresh food. Just shows what can be done with an old RAF boot factory. Also always nice to leave with some fresh bread for later at home

The good loaf, recently the standards and quality and variety of the food has gone down hill. Sadly not as good as it has been.

I found this a very pleasant place for a light lunch in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Tasty sandwiches, toasties and soup, served with great fresh breads of different sorts freshly baked on the premises and very reasonably priced are available mornings and afternoons. The building is slightly off the beaten track and the stairs might be a challenge for some but all worth the effort, and it is pleasing to support a laudable enterprise such as this one in the town.

Me and my bf came here for afternoon tea. The bread were fresh and drinks were nice. I more favour my bf’ mocha instead my latte as latte was a bit bitter. We enjoy our time here. However, it was a bit noisy as a lil baby were keep crying.

Visited here with a couple of friends for lunch. Not an extensive menu but very varied and we had no difficulty choosing. Sandwiches are huge and delicious.

Lovely cafe and great bread ...fruited sourdough and marmite sourdough amongst the best. Good for breakfast.

Sharing is caring. A good friend came for an overnight stay, a visit to Good Loaf is good start of a lovely morning ~ freshly made coffee & simple meals. My friend bought some of their homemade products for home as well. Loving their display of messages.

The good loaf is literally around the corner - I’ve walked past it many times and even sent our daughter there to make pizza during the school holidays but never ventured in myself. This week we dropped in and had yummy bacon sandwiches with tea for breakfast and came away laden with a large sourdough loaf. A great little place - friendly and spacious so you can just chill, read or work quietly whilst enjoying a reasonably priced snack.

This is tucked away in an old Shoe Factory opposite the TA Centre. Really good service, lovely food featuring bread made on the premises. The bacon sandwiches are the best that I have ever had.

I always enjoy popping into the good loaf. The staff seem to really enjoy working there, I have never received bad service. The staff are attentive and kind, nothing is too much! Their bread is to die for, you can never enter and leave the place without a loaf. A young lady made me an amazing soya mocha the other day, and with being a barista myself, I can say that their coffee is fantastic.

It’s a lovey and lively place with local families, friends and couples on Saturday mornings. It’s a cafe with good cause & good loaf of bread. The environment is cosy for good chat & catch up. My husband loves the bacon sandwich while I always enjoy 2 slices of fruit sourdough toast with marmalade. Yum yum .. when friends are visiting, this is one place we will go. Staff are friendly as well.

I have been here a few times. This cafe has a lot going for it great bread (as the name suggests and lives up to) and every time the staff have been friendly.

Have visited The Good Loaf on several occasions and it never fails to please! Amazing coffee and cakes, and the bread is great! Would recommend to all.

I love baking bread. Sourdough is my specialty, but this bread is so good,

I had a great mocha. Good value. Lovely staff and really great bread. I drop in any time I am in this part of town. It’s a great asset to the local area. Long may it continue.

This is great place for sandwiches, toasties or soup. Bread is made in their kitchens (they also do bread making courses).

Nice place they do some nice breads to choose from....I had a chicken spur door with salads was very tasty will return

Such welcoming staff who work there. The bread they bake is awesome so much texture and delicate taste. Lovely coffee and do an excellent bacon sandwich.

A great place for breakfast or a light lunch, with delicious home made artisan bread and cakes and a good range of other light lunch items.

First time for coffee ( which was really good) with friends but will be returning with husband for bacon sandwich and cakes

We ran in here last week to grab some bread, and it was delicious! Staff were very busy, slightly rushed however pleasant Would highly recommend!!

Visited here with work colleagues and have to say you could walk by and not realise this place is there but walk inside and up the stairs and be amazed.

loved this place which I visited with a friend for the first time today. the bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich on multigrain was amazing. Fantastic homemade bread, tasty bacon and great fresh salad. Customer Service great. Can't wait to revisit soon

If you can get past climbing the stairs you will find a beautiful cafe with staff who clearly aim to please, waiting to serve you homemade delights and drinks. A great place to take your newspaper or favourite book and lose yourself. This was my first visit and I will visit again. Thank you for a lovely experience.

Wonderful service, beautiful food, friendly atmosphere and well done to all it is such an amazing and important cause.

The sourdough and other breads and many of the cakes are fabulously tasty. Great chocolate brownies. Large environment with plenty of seating.

I visited tuesday lunchtime (20th March) with my friend -( my 1st visit was for a surprise 70th birthday party) I have never seen so many varieties of cakes, scones, bread etc all freshly baked on the premises and i honestly was really impressed with the cleanliness and good service we all received. - we were even told to help ourselves to a loaf of bread on the way home from the party) My second visit was even better ! I had a "Ranch Toastie " at £4.50 which included a side of homemade coleslaw. I could'nt fault the food in any way, really generous filling and lovely bread. My friend was equally impressed as she is going through a round of Chemotherapy and did'nt really feel like eating very much . "But" - she did order a toastie the same as i did and managed to eat half of it . The other half was neatly placed in a "take- away" box by one of the staff for her to take home with her .Well done to all the staff at the Good Loaf , i will definitely recommend the place to everyone .x

I wondered what I was walking into from the outside, but inside (and it feels like going up stairs to management offices of the old shoe factory) is a bright open eatery with a friendly welcome. Get there early to buy loaves of real bread. Our Flat White and Piccolo coffees were as good as any trendy independent coffee shop. We could have shared a sandwich, freshly made, lots of filling and served on a plate,. No pre-packed garage style sandwiches here, thank goodness. The ladies are all smiling and work hard. Well done to all involved.

We came here for lunch with our 8 month old as we’d not been since I was pregnant. We were treated to an incredible lunch and the staff were so lovely and particularly kind to my baby - which she loved! We love the ethos of The Good Loaf and what it’s doing for all of our community. The team should be so proud of their continual achievements. I had the pastrami sandwich and my husband has the ranch chicken sandwich, both were incredible. The coleslaw however was to die for! I don’t think it was the same coleslaw as our last visit, this was the best coleslaw I’ve ever eaten in my life - I don’t like it normally as I find it tasteless. But the waitresses said to me that the team use a special mayo that they sell to take home too, and that day the coleslaw had been made by Maria - I hope I come back again on a day Maria has been in! We spied some peanut butter cakes on our way out whilst chatting to the ladies and they were lovely that evening! It would be great to advertise that people with prams can use the service lift to get up as I’m sure it will mean that more people will come as you offer a serene place for all, including the youngest of our community!

I am really sad to have to give a 1 star review to The Good Loaf. I have visited several times before with friends and family and have always had brilliant food and service. Today I booked a Mother's Day afternoon tea as a treat for myself my daughter, mum and nan. We sat down and a single stand of food was brought out this consisted of 1 scone split in two, 2 slices of brownie, a shop brought cupcake, 2 shop brought hot cross buns and 5 finger rolls, 3 filled with cheap ham and 2 filled with tuna and sweetcorn. We were not offered any drinks even though these were supposed to be included in the afternoon tea for £12.50 a head. When I queried what had been brought out I was offered a couple of more rolls and some cake. This was not what I expected. The cakes and bread are normally made in the cafe and the fillings are normally good quality meats. We were very disappointed and chose to leave rather than be robbed. We were unable to find anywhere else to have afternoon tea today because everywhere was fully booked. A sad and frankly disappointing attempt by The Good Loaf. I do not think we will be returning again.

This place is a great find Amazing building Lovely staff Fabulous good Incredible bread And now open on a Sunday! Yippee Worth a visit folks!!

So not only does the good loaf do some great work but they make lovely food & I mean lovely! So we usually have coffee and a bacon sarnie (with egg) on whatever fresh bread you like, but today we’ve just had;

A real gem of a place hidden away in Northampton. Lots of comfy sofas and a good choice of tasty treats. They make and sell bread too.

I love coming here. The food is fantastic, especially with the sour dough bread! You can buy the freshest, tastiest loaves of bread there too.

This is a great place to visit in an old shoe factory. A great selection of food for all tastes and pockets as well as the chance to support a not for profit helping people to get back into society. Bacon butties as well as imaginative veggie options. Very friendly atmosphere and helpful if you are a wheelchair user ring first to arrange access via goods lift.

All freshly baked, homely satisfying stuff, but that's not just the food - the atmosphere, ethos and style of this place exude community and all good things. Sat in a comfy armchair, scoffing a ginger bread mince pie and chatting to the friendly staff I found myself in an absolute winner of a cafe.

Would highly recommend TGL. Lovely staff and great home made food - will back soon to try more of the menu

We had a day off work and having previously sampled the bread from the bakery decided we should check out their other offerings. We were not disappointed!

I love The Good Loaf. It covers so many things I want from a cafe.

I recently visited this large roomy cafe for the first time with my daughter, who is a regular patron. She loves the home made produce on sale here and suggested I give it a try.

Had already tried the bread made in the bakery here from another outlet, wanted to try the cafe and was impressed. It's not in the greatest area of town and parking is limited but it's a great place for a tasty lunch. The cafe is a large attractive space upstairs next to the bakery and has lots of room and a friendly vibe. There's a good range of tasty sandwiches or toasters all made with your choice of their bread. The cakes looked good too but we were on our best behaviour, you can also buy the freshly made loaves to take home. Staff were friendly and helpful and prices reasonable, the location/parking drops it a star but the place itself is great.

Hidden upstairs this spacious cafe offers a HUGE range of artisan breads and some amazing cakes. Utilising the long and simple layout of the old shoe factory it refurbished, the seating is ample, spacious but basic. Enjoy a book whilst you eat.

This a social enterprise which works with vulnerable young people so deserves to be supported for that alone. However, the beautiful bread and lovely coffee make it a great place to visit for brunch.It is tucked away down a side street but is well worth a visit and am only sorry I don't live nearer.

On previous visits to buy loaves we thought the lunch offers looked good. We ordered toasties (you have a choice of bread and fillings) and i have not eaten a larger/better one: bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms and cheese (+ egg for 50p extra).. The service was good. You can also buy the snacks as a take awayThe bread/cake sales area and restaurant is on the first floor, quite a long room with plenty of tables, clean and tidy. You can look through windows into the kitchen area. We found some interesting NN magazines to read. The building is an art deco influenced former shoe factory. Access is up some steep stairs but there is a lift if one of your group goes up first to ask for use of the service lift. The restaurant and bakery is also a social project GOOD BREAD DOING GOOD is the motto, so it does not fit into some the categories below.

Always quality products and very helpful and friendly staff. Freah cakes and quality coffee. Well worth a visit

I live near this cafe and thought Id try it out. Im glad I did! This is a real proper down to earth cafe with great sandwiches, cakes and scones.They make everything from scratch and you can buy cakes and bread to take away.It all in a good cause as the staff have all had difficult times and overcome them.The bacon butty was huge and delicious. Ill be there again soon to try their scones.

The bacon sandwich is best in town, the bread is just heavenly!I always find a smile, happy staff, great fun and people being relaxed and enjoying life.Wish you did Sunday lunches!!

We attended an antenatal class held in the back rooms of the Good Loaf and having not heard of it before we had a quick look at the website before attending. So glad we did our research as we decided to get there early for coffee and breakfast first! And we were not disappointed! Sourdough fruit toast and a flat white started the day off very nicely! As this was an all day course we had to have lunch too (oh what a shame!!) the lunch was even better!! The quality of the bread is outstanding and the cakes amazing! We bought a loaf to take home with us and I'm sure this won't be our last visit now we have found this little gem!

A really lovely place - nice staff, great service. Really nice food. Lots of toys and books for kids to read.

Yummy cakes! Courgette and lime cake was my favourite. I will be returning. Staff greet you with a friendly smile making you feel most welcome, the smell of the fresh loaves and baking makes you feel at home I will return most definitely.

Yesss... that's the place if you are looking for quality and nice people around. I'll be back soon...need more vitamin Deficiency and good bread.

Lovely and airy on a hot day. Posh fizzy ginger beer and delicious cakes - the first place in Northampton that I have found Portugese custard tarts. They were amazing. Will definitely return and dare I say become a regular.

Food is absolutely delicious at this place. Child friendly with a toy corner - my daughter loves it. Staff very friendly. Will definitely come back again soon

This is a fantastic concept which seems to be social enterprise. It is cafe and bakery and a little off the beaten track but worthy of a visit. The bread they sell is pretty good - not cheap but sometimes you want quality over low cost. It is a very good venture and very clean.

This place was okay but I wouldn't come back. The staff were quite inattentive and were all talking to family members at the cash register so I couldn't put my order in for a while. The only real breakfast option was a bacon roll. Bit of a shame, it was a nice bacon roll but I could do it at home. Would definitely recommend the brownie & the setting was nice too.

Great place for brunch with family, food is good and reasonably priced and kid friendly. Plenty of choice for breakfast or lunch all day and of course great bread. Worth hunting this venue out as it's a bit off the beaten track.

chilled atmosphere, beautiful decor, incredible food and lovely staff- Definitely recommend this place!

Visited for lunch with friends. Had a vegetarian sandwich. Lovely modern cafe, tasty food, friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere.

This place has become something of a second home to myself and friends who bring our children of all ages for lunch regularly. As a large venue with plenty of comfy seats it's relaxing and spacious. The food is awesome, soup, salads and sandwiches all served in the freshest bread, they frequently have specials. They serve delicious cakes too! The staff are lovely and always make an effort to check we're ok. I can't rate the good loaf highly enough, keep up the fantastic work ladies!

What a great little place! Popped in on the off chance and didn't know what to expect was pleasantly surprised! Really clean and tidy place, staff were lovely and the cream egg brownies were delicious! Best bakery in town by far! Well done

I am fussy and hate sauces, additives etc and this restaurant hits the button. I never ever eat coleslaw - The Good Loaf's is home made, not too stodgy and quite delicious. The food is light, beautifully cooked and the coffee is very very good. The bread is superb and other cafes serve it too - including Bartellas down the road but would say the food here is far superior to any other served in Northampton.

Friends and I had the opportunity to visit the Good Loaf for lunch in March 2017. The restaurant is located in an obscure part of Northampton on the upper level of a former industrial site. Once inside, its eclectic modern vibe welcomes guests to but a variety of made fresh daily baked goods or make use of ample seating for a sit down meal. I enjoyed the Customer Selection sandwich and a bowl of mint pea soup with a flat white. The sandwich was amazing. The sour dough bread light, fresh and flavourful. The toppings and meats fresh and properly at room temperature. It was by far the best sandwich I have had in years. The soup was hearty and tasty, too!Upon leaving, friends and I also purchased baked goods, including a loaf of sour dough bread, tarts and scones. Amazing all around. I highly recommend diverting to come here and will definitely be back.

Very few people know about this gem. About 20 met here on a cold winter morning before a walking tour. Very hospitable staff, have some banter. With huge number they got orders correct. Most had bacon Sarmiento, some with egg. Everyone happy. The issues are - it's upstairs and parking - try opposite, means a detour on one way but worth it. It's a charitable venue so you're doing good too. Challenge you - bet you buy a cake (e.g. Malteser slice) or bread to take away!

Want to say a huge thank you to the amazing staff that was there this morning at around 11, absolutely fabulous job, delicious food as always of the highest quality!!