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06/09/2026
🎶 Schools back for Winter*, Schools back for ever*! 🎶
*Look, I know I’m paraphrasing Alice Cooper, it’s not winter, and it won’t be forever (though it probably feels like it), but humour me..
To ease the pain/provide worrying flashbacks to itchy airtex/instill a sense of nostalgia in Gen X and elder Millennials, we’ve got a special treat on the counter today and all next week:
(Back To) School Cake
Soft vanilla sponge, fondant icing and all the sprinkles
Good luck kids!
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27/08/2026
🍔 SQUUUUUIIIISH! 🍔
It’s so it seems like a great time to celebrate our beautiful, soft, squishy burger buns in all their glory, and showcase some creations from our wonderful wholesale customers.
Housing some of the absolute best burgers in London, if you’re not in our Bun Club already, do get in touch.
Old School, Brioche, Milk or Potato. Seeded or Plain. We do it all.
18/08/2026
WE ARE BACK FROM HOLS, KIDS!
Come check out our tans lines!
Oh, and this new Pump Street Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie. So, so good 🍪🍫🍪🍫🍪🍫
06/08/2026
Thrilled to have supplied these bespoke potato buns for The Plimsoll x smoked eel sliders at the Broadsheet London Dine Out! event last night.
If you’re looking for a new wholesale supplier, send us an email, and you too can join some of the best ‘housed’ burgers in London by choosing our buns.
01/08/2026
🏖️ HOLIDAY CLOSURE HEADS UP! 🏖️
Our retail bakery will be closed for our annual summer break, so our team can catch up on some 😴
We will be closed 3-17 August inclusive. Reopening on Tuesday 18 August.
🚨WHOLESALE PEEPS, DON’T PANIC!🚨
Wholesale will be open as normal throughout!
18/07/2026
🍒😍 AH CHERRY, MON CHERIE! 😍🍒
You’re all that AND a glacé cherry on top.
Back for a good time, not a long time.
Be quick! 🏃💨
04/07/2026
Happy Pride, from me and the missus 🏳️🌈
Make good choices!
23/05/2026
MAMA MIA! 🤌
It’s not quite as hot as Naples, in Stoke Newington today, but I’m sure what we’ve done to their famous Margherita might give them heatstroke.. 🫣
It’s delicious though
🍅🌱 Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Brioche 🌱🍅
On the counter now!
20/05/2026
🎶 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday love 🎶
Yeah, you heard that right. Our cinnamon & chocolate knots are now available EVERY DAY!*
Why save it for the weekend? Add a little zhuzh into your weekdays.
*Not Mondays though, cos we’re closed, innit?
12/05/2026
🍳🥓ALL DAY BREAKFAST!🥓🍳
Ah, breakfast! The most important meal of the day, right?
But you don’t have to be up at the crack of dawn to enjoy this protein filled joy bun.
Pop in during the week, and we might, just might, have a few on the counter.
Squishy soft, freshly baked bun from yours truly, chopped egg mayo made with the best free range eggs from , crispy bacon and sublime sausages (free range, natch) from .
09/05/2026
🍊PUBLIC ORANGEY ANNOUNCEMENT!🍊
Move over McVities, there are now even more smashing orangey bits at The Spence Bakery.
Jaffa cakes, made with zesty moist orange sponge, house made orange jelly, all topped with dark chocolate.
Question is, can you just eat one?
On the counter now!
Address
161 Stoke Newington Church Street
London
N16 0UH
Directions to Stoke Newington Church Street:
Public transport:
Take bus number 149, 243, 67 or 76 and get off at Stoke Newington Church Street. Alternatively, take the Overground train to Stoke Newington station and walk for approximately 10 minutes to reach Stoke Newington Church Street.
Driving/Parking:
Head towards A10 Kingsland Road and turn onto B104 Ridley Road. Follow the road until you reach Stoke Newington Church Street. Limited parking is available on the street or in nearby parking lots such as Clissold House car park. Please note that parking restrictions apply during weekdays and weekends.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 3pm |
| Friday |
8am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 6pm |
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What people say
The Spence Bakery in Stoke Newington Church Street is a must-visit for anyone who loves freshly baked bread and pastries. This independent bakery has been serving the community since 2002 and is run by a team of talented bakers and baristas, headed up by Katherine Lockwood and Liz Whitaker.
What sets The Spence Bakery apart is their commitment to making everything by hand, from scratch, each day. They take the time to let their dough mature overnight, resulting in bread with a fuller flavour and superior texture. And best of all, they use only simple ingredients that are handled with care and attention.
Whether you're looking for a crusty baguette or a sweet treat like a croissant or cinnamon bun, The Spence Bakery has got you covered. And if you need a caffeine fix to go with your pastry, their coffee is top-notch too.
Overall, The Spence Bakery is a proper bakery that takes pride in its craft. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by and pick up some of their delicious baked goods - your taste buds will thank you!
