Isn’t it time you treated yourself and your loved ones to a delicious pastry treat? Or maybe a warm fresh loaf of bread. Whatever you fancy these eight Ipswich bakeries won’t leave you disappointed.

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Artizan, Silent Street

Gorgeous food and a relaxing atmosphere, what more could you want?

From chocolates, cakes, scones and breads to fine dining and afternoon tea – there is something for everyone to enjoy.

You can also get specialist cakes made here for any occasion.

Another plus about this bakery is that everything on the menu is handmade in store.

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Martin’s Bakery, Woodbridge Road

This bakery has been trading for an impressive 28 years!

They make and bake their yummy treats on site and even have a gluten free range.

Fresh bread, sausage rolls, cheese straws and photo cakes are just a few of the many products they offer.

Whether you want something hot or cold, Martin’s Bakery has you covered.

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Victoria’s Bakery, Various locations

With five Victoria’s bakeries in Ipswich you are spoilt for choice.

This family business has been running in Suffolk for nearly 30 years now.

As well as offering fresh bakery goods you also have the option to have a take away hot meal, which is perfect when you are on your way to work and want to grab something for breakfast quickly. All of their products in their bakeries are produced from scratch at their Woodbridge Road outlet.

Palmer’s Bakery, Meredith Road

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Pop down to Palmer’s Bakery with your friends and family and grab yourself a lunch time treat.

You won’t be disappointed with their wide range of choices, including fresh bread, jacket potatoes, toasted sandwiches, pasta and salad bowls.

There is free parking on offer outside so that is one less thing to worry about, now all you need to think about is what hot drink to order!

The owners of Palmer’s Bakery have eight other bakeries in Suffolk, one in Needham Market named Bretts Bakery, one in Claydon called Freshfills and the others all called Palmer’s Bakery.

Anchor Bakery, Bixley Road

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Be met with the smell of warm fresh bread when you enter the Anchor Bakery.

Warm pies, delicious cakes, sandwiches, scones, doughnuts and hot drinks are just a few of the many treats which are on offer.

This bakery will have all your favourite sweet and savoury snacks waiting for you.

With so much choice it may be difficult to pick just one treat!

Duncan’s Butchers and Bakery, Martlesham

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This unique bakery located at The Square in Martlesham, can offer you delicious handcrafted breads and cakes, as well as quality British meat.

On top of this they also have a great range of sandwiches.

Pick up some lunch to enjoy with friends and then take a look at their selection of meat and pick up your dinner.

A day filled with delicious meals thanks to Duncan’s Butchers and Bakery.

Cake Supreme, Tacket Street

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If cake is what you want, prepare to be impressed with the masterpieces at Cake Supreme!

The talented staff can make you a cake for any occasion and with any character, colour or writing on it. From Pepper Pig, Avengers, Toy Story, and Aladdin to Star Wars, they have done it all. You will have to order the cakes in advance so make sure you think ahead if you have an important occasion approaching. Why not check out the variety of cakes and cupcakes they have on offer the next time you walk past?

The Little Cake Place, Dales Road

Sink your teeth into the delicious cakes at The Little Cake Place on Dales Road.

The cakes are made with premium ingredients and can come in a range of flavours with various fillings.

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You will need to order your cake in advance to allow the talented cake decorators time to perfect it!

From Cupcakes to many tiered cakes, they can make it however you desire.

Why not pay them a visit today?