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Bread Source Artisan bakery in Norwich town centre

Open now · closes 4pm Hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory NR2 1ND
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Bread Source – artisan bakery in Norwich town centre
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Opening hours

Wed 12:41
Open now · closes 4pm
MondayClosed
Tuesday8am – 4pm
Wednesday Today8am – 4pm
Thursday8am – 4pm
Friday8am – 4pm
Saturday8am – 4pm
SundayClosed

Open 5 days · about 40 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About Bread Source

At 44-45 Market Place, NR2 1ND you will find Bread Source, an artisan bakery serving Norwich town centre. If you are after a proper sourdough loaf, this is one to try. It is one of 5 Bread Source locations we list across the UK.

Doors are open on 5 days each week (it shuts on Monday and Sunday). The earliest you can drop in is 8am. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 3/5, awarded on 11 August 2026 by Norwich City.

Arriving by public transport? Head for Norwich station; from there it is a walk of about 16 minutes. It is not the only option nearby: there are 8 more bakeries within a kilometre, so a bakery crawl is easily done. Practical notes: accepts debit cards and credit cards.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Sourdough & Loaves

  • Porridge sourdoughVVG£5.50Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
  • Country white sourdoughVVG£4.90Long-fermented white sourdough with a deep, blistered crust and open, tangy crumb.
  • Spelt sourdoughVVG£5.95Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.

Viennoiserie

  • Pain aux raisinsV£3.65Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
  • Cinnamon bunV£3.05Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
  • Cardamom bunV£3.45Knotted brioche-style bun laced with freshly ground cardamom and pearl sugar.

Seasonal Bakes

  • Hot cross bunV£2.70Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
  • Rhubarb and custard tartV£4.25Forced Yorkshire rhubarb baked over vanilla custard in a crisp pastry shell.
  • Plum and frangipane sliceVN£4.95Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for artisan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

3 – Generally satisfactory

Inspected11 August 2026
Local authorityNorwich City
Food handlingGenerally satisfactory
Cleanliness & premisesGenerally satisfactory
Food safety managementGenerally satisfactory

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Norwich Rail0.6 mi16 min

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Questions about Bread Source

What are Bread Source's opening hours?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 8am – 4pm; Wednesday: 8am – 4pm; Thursday: 8am – 4pm; Friday: 8am – 4pm; Saturday: 8am – 4pm; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is Bread Source open on Sundays?

No, Bread Source is closed on Sundays according to the hours we hold.

What time does Bread Source open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 8am. On Monday it is closed.

Where is Bread Source?

Bread Source is at 44-45 Market Place, Norwich town centre NR2 1ND. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to Bread Source?

Norwich is the closest, about 0.6 mi away – roughly a 16-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does Bread Source have?

It holds a rating of 3 – Generally satisfactory, from an inspection on 11 August 2026 by Norwich City. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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