Akins Family Bakers

Akins Family Bakers Artisan Craft Bakery selling traditional bakery goods with a modern twist In South Shields 01914551413
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When Akins Family Bakers opened in 1984 Barry & Anthony Akins were already experienced bakers. Gaining experience from various bakeries they worked in, including a well known baker in South Shields their Uncle Ernest who owned Hossner’s in Fredrick Street. Ernest Hossner gave them the enthusiasm and the passion, believing in the importance of traditional A

rtisan Craft baking methods in making products of a superior quality. When Thomas Akins retired as an electrician, he along with his wife Sylvia saw the enthusiasm their sons Barry and Anthony had for baking and supported them in the early days to open Akins Family Bakers

The bakery quickly made a name for itself by selling a high quality range of freshly baked products direct from the shop at the front of the bakery. The shop developed so well, they also opened in Durham city as well as supplying many of the hotels & restaurants and coffee shops in the region. At Akins Family Bakers the team of highly skilled Artisan Craft bakers only use the best ingredients available. Using traditional baking methods to make traditional & modern foods taking ideas from around the world

Make your Dad feel special this weekend with our Father's Day TreatsTriple chocolate brownie and a selection of caramel,...
19/06/2026

Make your Dad feel special this weekend with our
Father's Day Treats
Triple chocolate brownie and a selection of caramel, chocolate and hazelnut cookies

COME ON ENGLAND !!!!!!
17/06/2026

COME ON ENGLAND !!!!!!

Why not treat yourself this weekend our delicious Cheesecakes and something new this weekend Fresh Cream Palmiers and Ap...
12/06/2026

Why not treat yourself this weekend our delicious Cheesecakes and something new this weekend Fresh Cream Palmiers and Apple turnovers

This weekend Plum and Ginger cheesecake Plus a taste of summer with fresh fruit Meringues and fresh fruit Crème patisser...
07/05/2026

This weekend
Plum and Ginger cheesecake
Plus a taste of summer with fresh fruit Meringues and fresh fruit Crème patisserie Tarts

This weeks cheese cake Ginger & Plum and Ginger & Mango
20/03/2026

This weeks cheese cake Ginger & Plum and Ginger & Mango

Give your mother a treat this weekend with selection of Mother’s Day cakes
13/03/2026

Give your mother a treat this weekend with selection of Mother’s Day cakes

National Pie Week. See our handmade Mince and Mushy pies and the full range of pies and pasties
05/03/2026

National Pie Week. See our handmade Mince and Mushy pies and the full range of pies and pasties

Today’s Cheese cake Ginger cheesecake with rhubarbBe quick before they’re gone !
28/02/2026

Today’s Cheese cake
Ginger cheesecake with rhubarb
Be quick before they’re gone !

Today we have strawberry vanilla and chocolate and pistachio cheesecakes
27/02/2026

Today we have strawberry vanilla and chocolate and pistachio cheesecakes

Well after 29 years im now leaving to start a new life somewhere else. It's been a pleasure working here and im now leav...
27/02/2026

Well after 29 years im now leaving to start a new life somewhere else. It's been a pleasure working here and im now leaving it in the capable hands of our wonderful bakery staff to continue serving our local community and beyond. I'd like to thank all our wonderful customers and staff past and present and if cause our bosses Barry and Tony. I hope yous all continue supporting our local family business and other small businesses aswell.
Thanks

Graham

Address

26 Rosebery Avenue
South Shields
NE333

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441914551413

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