To ask your opinions

[Gooseygoosey12345]

Posted here for traffic and also because I don't know where else this would go.
I've just taken over running a bakery, it's not in good shape with regard to products or aesthetics. What would you like to see in a bakery? What's your favourite product from a bakery? Would you sit in if you could?

Good coffee and interesting homemade pastries. I'd sit in if these were available.

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm taking it all on board and forming a plan

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm taking it all on board and forming a plan

@Gooseygoosey12345
you will have to let us know when and were you relaunch so we can all come and admire it and sod the diet for a bit

Another vote for cheese scones here. Proper cheese scones with cheese running through, not just a cheese topped scone.

Good luck @Gooseygoosey12345 !

I like a very clean environment, nothing tatty or scruffy that suggests lack of hygiene or care.

Can you describe the locale? Who are your likely customers?

I would kill for an old fashioned bakery that isn't stupidly expensive and does the basics well. A loaf of bread that is actually baked all the way through would be nice! Where I live you either have the option of supermarket bread which is mainly appalling (floppy french sticks and doughy gloop) or posh bakeries where you can pay the best part of a fiver for an artisan loaf. It would be nice to have somewhere where you could pick up a nice loaf, rolls and maybe a little cake, custard tart or doughnut.

London cheesecakes. Fresh cream cakes. Vegetarian sausage rolls.
Nice tea bags!

Will keep you all informed of the relaunch
Our bread is lovely luckily and ranges from £1.70 to £2.25 so fairly priced I think.
I'm taking all these ideas in thank you all

Quite a few independent bakeries around here, best sellers seem to be
really good brownies, almond croissant and chocolate donuts to die for

Nelson's squares (East Midlands pastries). Brownies are reliable.

Cheese Scones! Yum yum

Good sourdough, preferably with a wholemeal option.

A few vegan options (savory and sweet).

Banana bread.

If you're serving a cafe type menu - get an egg poaching machine for eggs on toast (or avocado toast topped with eggs - bit of a cliche but still lovely).

Check out Bread Source in Norwich for inspiration.

What are you bestsellers? Have you asked your customers what they like?

Could you do some tastings at local groups - PTA/ mum and baby groups/ whatever your target market goes to and ask them to vote for their favourites?

There is a new one near us that do lots of brownies flavours. Also do boxes too. Very popular along with their homemade pies. I always think deals are good too like after school deals as when I pick my son up we often nip in one and it’s become a habit.

Good look.

Everywhere I go there's a shortage of good brownies. I notice at craft fares and festivals that Brownie stalls do well.

Look up Cavan bakery for some ideas. they run a great range of shops. Best of luck

Brownies are a brilliant idea! So is going to local groups with tasters! Will be doing that next week once some of my new products are in