Loaf Micro Bakery

Award-Winning Artisan Sourdough

Loaf Micro Bakery is a celebrated neighbourhood bakery located at 6 Middleton Street in Wymondham, a historic market town in Norfolk. The bakery specializes in slow-fermented sourdough breads crafted using a distinctive three-day process that begins with a 12-hour leaven, followed by mixing and shaping, then a slow overnight fermentation that enriches the dough's sour character before fresh baking each morning. This meticulous approach contributes to exceptional digestibility and complex flavour. The bakery uses exclusively organic and regenerative flours sourced from sustainable farms across Norfolk and the surrounding county.

Diverse Bread Selection

The bakery's sourdough range includes Heritage (a blend of rye, stoneground wholemeal, white, and spelt flours), Seeded Rye (100% rye with toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, barley, millet, oak flakes, and organic molasses), Stoneground White (available in original or tin loaves), Chia & Flaxseeds (four-flour blend with golden flax and fibre-rich chia seeds), and Seeded Crust (stoneground white with toasted seeds and oat flakes). The bakery also produces Focaccia Rosemary and Sea Salt with generous olive oil and Maldon sea salt, alongside stoneground white and spelt baguettes.

Sweeter Treats and Beverages

Beyond bread, Loaf offers an enticing selection of sweeter treats including cinnamon buns with maple and coconut sugar glaze and chocolate cookies, with weekly specials rotating regularly. The bakery partners with a local independent roaster to deliver exceptional single-origin, medium-roast coffee, currently featuring Indian Monsoon Malabar with earthy, chocolatey character. Additional beverages include espresso, flat white, cortado, cappuccino, latte, and Americano, all served in fully biodegradable takeaway cups. The hot chocolate is made ganache-style using Pump Street chocolate, crafted from beans sourced from family farms and cooperatives worldwide and sweetened with agave. A range of herbal teas completes the beverage menu.

Plant-Based Philosophy

Loaf Micro Bakery operates as a fully plant-based kitchen, using no dairy products in any offerings. All sourdough is prepared in an environment where nuts and sesame seeds are present, and the bakery provides detailed allergen and ingredient information for each product. Staff are attentive to customer dietary requirements and allergies, offering guidance before purchase.

Location and Atmosphere

Situated in Wymondham's town centre, the bakery occupies a charming space on Middleton Street, a location that reflects the historic character of this Norfolk market town. The warm welcome extended by the team—including owners Clare and Oliver—creates an inviting neighbourhood atmosphere that has earned the bakery recognition as a genuine community asset. The bakery operates Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Expansion and Recognition

The success of the Wymondham location has led to expansion, with a second branch established in Norwich at 15 Dove Street, also operating Thursday through Saturday, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The bakery has received consistent five-star ratings and recognition as a top-rated establishment in the region, celebrated for high-quality bakes, exceptional coffee, and genuinely friendly service.