Open Bakery Brighton – Kemptown Shop

Why you’ll like the Open Bakery Brighton

The Open Bakery Brighton is widely regarded as the city’s best bakery – and it’s easy to see why. With its flagship site in Kemptown, and a smaller outpost in Queen’s Park, this independent, award-winning bakery is home to some of Brighton’s most iconic baked goods, a passionate team of over 40, and a loyal local following.

Whether you’re popping in for a warm almond croissant on a Saturday morning, picking up a chewy brown loaf, or booking into one of their expert baking classes, Open Bakery delivers exceptional, authentic food every time.

Brighton’s best artisan bakery

From fresh bread, to delicate pastries, to savoury bakes and biscuits – Open Bakery Brighton has an ever-changing counter full of tempting treats. For breakfast or brunch, you’ll find savoury options like sausage rolls, veggie quiches, and filled focaccia, as well as sweet seasonal specials that change with the week.

A local favourite for breakfast and lunch

The bakery’s Kemptown shop is a local hub – a favourite place to stop in for morning coffee and a pastry, or a lunch break filled with fresh focaccia sandwiches, savoury tarts and seasonal soups. Tables fill up quickly, especially on weekends, as regulars and visitors alike drop in to grab a coffee and soak up the friendly atmosphere.

The Queen’s Park shop is a more compact version of the Kemptown bakery but no less welcoming, offering a carefully curated selection of baked goods and drinks with the same Open Bakery Brighton charm.

RB loves the chewy brown loaf, a slow-fermented, deeply flavoured bread with a springy texture and signature crust. It’s become a Brighton staple. Equally famous is their almond croissant – golden, generously filled, and finished with the perfect dusting of icing sugar.

Meet the Open Bakery Team

Brighton Open Bakery is run by a dedicated team of around 40 passionate bakers, chefs and front-of-house staff. At the Kemptown site, you’ll find a team of 8 friendly front-of-house staff led by a shop manager, alongside a talented bread team and patisserie team, each with their own head. A full-time apprentice splits their time between pastry and bread, learning from some of the best in the business.

Just up the road is the Open Bakery Cookery School, also home to the savoury production kitchen and biscuit team. A head chef leads a team of five on the savoury side, while two bakers work their magic downstairs in the biscuit kitchen. A bookings manager keeps the classes running smoothly, while a dedicated driver and market manager support weekend markets and events.

The Essentials 

• Award-winning and proud

Open Bakery Brighton are regional winners in the National Bakery Awards for South East England — and it’s no surprise. They’ve built a reputation not only for quality and consistency, but for bringing the heart and soul of artisan baking to Brighton, seven days a week. Whether you’re after a loaf, a lunch, or a new skill, Open Bakery delivers.

• Learn to bake like the best

Open Bakery Brighton isn’t just a place to buy brilliant food – it’s also a place to learn how to make it. Their cookery school offers hands-on baking classes in bread, croissants and macarons, all taught by the bakery’s expert chefs, bakers, and even the owner. Guest teachers, often friends of Open Bakery, add their own flair. Classes are relaxed, welcoming, and popular — so booking in advance is a must.