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Whistles Traditional Bakery

Fresh Baked Goodness Daily in Manningtree

4.5 (39 reviews)

A Hidden Gem in Manningtree

Whistles Traditional Bakery & Sandwich Shop is a beloved local bakery serving the Manningtree community with freshly baked bread, delicious pastries, and hearty sandwiches. Our traditional approach to baking ensures that every item is made with care and quality ingredients.

From our famous Huffa Baps to freshly baked sourdough bread, bread pudding, carrot cake, and Viennese fingers, we offer a wide selection of sweet and savoury treats. Our friendly staff, led by owner Nigel and his team including Kenny and Kasey, provide warm, welcoming service that keeps customers coming back.

Coffee Available

Fresh coffee to accompany your baked goods

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Traditional Baking

Time-honored recipes and methods

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Great Value

£1-10 price range for quality food

Our Specialties

Freshly baked daily with traditional methods

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Huffa Baps

Our famous oversized rolls, deep-filled with fresh ingredients. Try the sausage, egg, and bacon Huffa for the ultimate breakfast treat.

Popular Fresh Daily
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Bacon Baps

Perfectly cooked bacon on freshly baked rolls. A customer favorite for breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast Quick Bite
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Sourdough Bread

Traditional sourdough with a perfect crust and soft interior. Made fresh using time-tested methods.

Artisan Traditional
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Carrot Cake

Moist, flavorful carrot cake that customers rave about. Perfect with a cup of coffee.

Sweet Fresh
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Pastries & Cakes

Wide selection including Viennese fingers with chocolate, bread pudding, and seasonal treats.

Variety Traditional
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Pasties & Rolls

Savory pasties and filled rolls, perfect for a quick lunch or snack on the go.

Savoury Takeout

What Our Customers Say

4.5
Based on 39 reviews
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2 weeks ago

Visited for the first time today after moving to the area. Lovely little bakery with a great selection of food and drinks. All freshly made and delicious. I look forward to visiting again!

Food: 5★ Service: 5★ Atmosphere: 5★
4 weeks ago

Been here a lot since i moved to the area last year. Kenny and Kasey were very nice today and asked me to leave a review! Good selection, good prices, good quality. Would recommend.

Food: 5★ Service: 5★ Atmosphere: 4★
2 months ago

Does really nice bakery food along with egg and bacon roll etc early morning so perfect for the early start trades. The owner is also a very nice guy grafting hard to make a living, support them!

Food: 5★ Service: 5★ Atmosphere: 5★
a month ago

Epic little bakery ideal for breakfast and lunch, so much choice, the huffa baps are huge and deep filled, everything cooked fresh and tastes amazing. Highly recommend this spot!

Food: 5★ Service: 5★ Atmosphere: 5★
9 months ago

Traditional bakery. Our first visit to here on a day trip. We tried the sour dough bread, bread pudding, carrot cake and Viennese finger (with chocolate). Everything was delicious. Haven't had bread and cakes this tasty for years.

Food: 5★ Service: 5★ Atmosphere: 5★
a year ago

Googled nearby bakers, so glad we did. This is a hidden gem. The rolls, pasty and cakes were excellent. So nice to find a traditional bakers.

Food: 5★ Service: 5★ Atmosphere: 5★

Visit Us

Come experience traditional baking at its finest

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Address

2 Stour St
Manningtree CO11 1DH
United Kingdom

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Phone

+44 1255 235547

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Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday 7 AM - 3 PM
Sunday Closed

Updated by phone call 6 days ago

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Payment Options

Credit Cards Debit Cards Contactless
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Service Options

✓ Takeout
✗ Delivery