Celebrated table

The Bakery TW

A former Bicycle Bakery turned focused sourdough specialist, this 20-seat café draws locals with handcrafted viennoiserie, substantial savoury plates, and consistently praised coffee.

The story

The Bakery TW Royal Tunbridge Wells: Artisan Sourdough & Daily Pastries

A focused baking studio

The Bakery TW in Royal Tunbridge Wells functions as a dedicated artisan bakery that traces its roots back to its previous iteration as the Bicycle Bakery. That transition allowed the team to narrow their craft entirely toward sourdough fermentation and daily pastry work. Regulars often line up before the morning shift ends, drawn by the steady output of fresh loaves and viennoiserie.

Savoury plates and sweet finishes

Visitors typically start with the craquelin topped choux bun filled with Baileys cream. The sourdough kitchen then shifts toward substantial sandwiches like the pulled pork option served alongside house slaw or the porchetta variation layered with Taleggio, drizzled with mojo verde, and folded onto shokupan. The staff also handles Kejriwal eggs with spicy cheese on toast and a complete weekend fry up for earlier diners.

A recognised local staple

The Good Food Guide recently named the venue a Local Gem for 2026, citing its consistent quality and dedicated following. Patrons pair their morning pastries or afternoon sandwiches with freshly brewed coffee prepared to a high standard. The straightforward menu and reliable output keep this artisan bakery grounded in everyday comfort rather than fleeting trends.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
The Good Food Guide
Local Gem

Details

At a glance

The Good Food Guide 2026 — Local Gem

History

On the record

2026
The Good Food Guide — Local Gem

Formerly the Bicycle Bakery, this artisan sourdough specialist and 20-seat café is beloved of Tunbridge Wells locals. Expect a steady stream of aficionados lining up for loaves of bread and top picks from the daily selection of viennoiserie and patisserie (the craquelin-topped choux bun bursting with boozy Baileys cream is absolutely divine), while others settle in for savoury muffins, Kejriwal eggs with spicy cheese on toast or the full ‘Bakery breakfast’ fry-up. At lunchtime, there’s a choice of ‘sandos’ – perhaps pulled pork and slaw or the more substantial porchetta with Taleggio, mojo verde, fried egg and shokupan (Japanese milk bread). Excellent coffee too.

Established

Location

Find us

118-120 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2QZ
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
01892 356902
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