Artisan Bakery, Sourdough & Handcrafted Bread, Fresh Pastries

Bluebird Bakery Shambles York

Traditional Long-Fermentation Breads and Handcrafted Pastries from Local Bakeries

The Story

Bluebird Bakery began as a small home project on a kitchen table in the heart of York. What started with a simple idea—to bake real bread with honest ingredients—has grown into a well-known artisan bakery rooted in traditional methods. The bakery focuses on slow fermentation, natural ingredients, and handcrafted quality, staying true to the belief that good bread takes time.

Using local organic flour, wild yeast, and long fermentation, their bakers prepare loaves without improvers, artificial additives, or unnecessary fats. Every loaf reflects the bakery’s commitment to time-honoured techniques and the local producers they support.

What They Sell & Services

Artisan Breads

  • Hand-crafted sourdough loaves

  • Made with local organic flour

  • Fermented with wild or organic yeast

  • Long-fermentation method (no additives, no improvers, no saturated fats)

  • Regular favourites plus seasonal and experimental creations

Baked Goods

  • Fresh pastries

  • Creative bakery specials that rotate regularly

  • Sweet and savoury items prepared in small batches

Wholesale Supply

They supply:

  • Delis

  • Restaurants

  • Bars

  • Cafés
    Across Yorkshire

(Wholesale orders feature the same slow-fermented, organic-focused approach.)

In-Store Experience

  • Daily fresh bread available for pickup

  • Customers can stay and enjoy coffee in partnership with Roost Coffee

  • Warm, local bakery environment focused on fresh, handcrafted items

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