Artisan Bakery, Sourdough & Handcrafted Bread, Fresh Pastries
Bluebird Bakery Shambles York
Traditional Long-Fermentation Breads and Handcrafted Pastries from Local Bakeries
- 2 Little, Shambles, York YO1 7LY, UK
- Mon-Sat - 9 AM–5 PM Sun-Close
- +441904627706
- 4.7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆(100)
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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