Fans of a perfect bake can rejoice as a Norfolk bakery has been named one of the best in the world by a leading gastronomic guide. 

La Liste, who publish the 1,000 Best Restaurants in the World, announced the results of its 2024 Pastry Awards today and bakery chain Bread Source made the cut among 199 other UK bakeries. 

The bakery was founded by Steven WinterThe bakery was founded by Steven Winter (Image: Sonya Duncan) The awards gave recognition to more than 3,000 pastry providers around the world considered the ‘crème de la crème of pastry shops, bakeries, coffee shops, afternoon teas and desert restaurants’.

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The bakery has a stall in Norwich MarketThe bakery has a stall in Norwich Market (Image: Newsquest) And the bakery is no stranger to accolades either.

Earlier this year it was named the second best bakery in Britain by British Baker, and in 2023 it scooped the title of best bakery in Norfolk at the National Bakery Awards. 

Established in 2012 by Steve Winter, Bread Source has eight locations across Norfolk in Norwich, Aylsham and Reepham.

Each location sells freshly baked artisan bread, pastries, buns, cakes and sandwiches alongside great coffee.