1. Huffkins
A beloved, family-run bakery and café that has been serving the community since around 1890. Start your day with a handmade cake, artisan coffee, or a classic afternoon tea in a cosy, beamed setting. They pride themselves on using locally milled flour, free-range eggs, and other Cotswolds-sourced ingredients.  Expect freshly baked goods, from pastries to lardy cakes, lovingly crafted using time-honoured recipes.  

4. Baking’s Heritage: Lardy Cake
A quintessential Cotswold delicacy, the lardy cake is a rich, layered sweet bread made with lard, sugar, spices, currants, and raisins. Its origins lie in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties.  Huffkins, in particular, is known for serving high‑quality versions of this regional classic.  
 
2. Bakery on the Hill (The Little Bakery Company)
Positioned right on Burford’s historic High Street, this artisan bakery is a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or a sweet treat.  From their renowned Crunchy Sourdough and Malted Loaf to flaky croissants and seasonal pastries, their creations highlight traditional baking techniques and local ingredients.  
3. Hugo Lovage Patisserie
Nestled on Burford’s iconic High Street, Hugo Lovage blends French-inspired elegance with local flair. Run by Michelin-trained pastry chef Cindy Kosmala, it’s celebrated for beautifully crafted macarons, éclairs, battenburg, and more—with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available too.  Patrons praise the lightness and freshness of the cakes—one reviewer said they “stumbled into another world” upon tasting.