Looking for high quality bakeries? Living in Phuket we are extremely fortunate to have so much good quality fresh produce available – organic vegetables, tropical fruit and young coconuts to name just a few gems. But we’ve struggled with over the years is getting our hands (or more accurately our mouths) on fresh, quality bakery products and pastries although there have been a few long-term notables.

But now there are lots of new bakeries opening on the island. In no particular order…

1. Lucky 13 Sandwich

With 8 locations around the island of Phuket, Lucky 13 Sandwich has firmly stamped their mark on the cafe bakery market. With fresh bread baked twice daily in their production bakery in Kamala and distriubuted to all their stores, freshness is guaranteed. Flavour is also important, using recipes that have been handed down through generations. They do not use any preservatives in their bread and only use the best of ingredients including butter from New Zealand. Why not get lucky and try and Lucky 13 Sandwich today.

2. Napoleon Bakery, Ban Manik

Located perfectly on a corner in Ban Manik, the newly opened Napoleon Bakery is making waves on the island with it’s beautifully crafted artisan breads and bakery items. All items are baked on site daily by Head Chef Rolf Kurt who has 40 years experience, traditional in it’s style, using only the best of produce, Napoleon Bakery is an absolute must.

3. Zurich Bread Factory and Café, Kathu

Locals drive from all over the island to buy takeaway bread and pastries from Zurich Bread Factory. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu features its house-made traditionally European style breads and pastries. You need to try the cranberry hot cross buns, almond croissants and fruit tart (there’s definitely fruit in there, along with creamy custard and chocolate 🙂 Located on the very busy Phrabaramee Road in Kathu, opposite the go-karting track. Parking is available behind the bakery.

4. Bake, Cherngtalay

With multiple outlets on the island, Bake Cherngtalay is the home of its production kitchen which supplies bakery products throughout Phuket.  With dine in and takeaway options, their fresh pastries (apple turnover a must try) and daily baked fresh breads, their extensive list means there is something for everyone’s palate. Once the kingpin on the island, but now finds itself in a more competitive market, Bake Cherngtalay continues to provide excellent quality bakery items and is very deserving of a place in our top ten list.

5. Project Artisan, Layan

Located five minutes inland from Layan Beach, nestled amongst lush grass and native foliage, Project Artisan is the perfect escape for the entire family. A newcomer in location and style, Project Artisan is establishing itself as the place to be on the island for the hip crowd, providing excellent service, artisan food and beverages and regular workshops to educate the young and the young at heart. Project Artisan’s locally sourced, and organic-where-possible breads and pastries are available in their aptly named “Grab & Go“ and also feature on their evolving menu.

6. La Fayette French Bakery, Kamala 

With two locations in Kamala, one a cute little café and the other featuring a café but also the bakery production kitchen, La Fayette French Bakery is a wonderful addition to the formerly-sleepy Kamala village. The dine in and takeaway bakery items and rustic, traditionally crafted bread as well as their buttery and fluffy croissants are a naughty pleasure.

7. Les Diables, Boat Lagoon

High Tea at Les Diables is an institution on the island just like the café’s owner Peter Webber. With a larger than life personality, Peter is a master craftsman in patisserie, growing up in Devon UK, it is no wonder his scones and house made jams are divine. For ten years he held the position of Executive Pastry Chef at the famed Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. Now he’s brought all that skill and precision to Les Diables in Phuket. Delicate pastries, bite size sandwiches, scones and savory pastries all feature in the afternoon tea available daily. And for special occasions Peter’s bespoke cakes deserve a Top Ten category all on their own.

8. Delish Café, Rawai

Off the beaten track down in Rawai (used to be in Chalong on Viset Road), Delish Café is primarily frequented by locals, our suggestion to you is to break out of the tourist trap and head south. The café is owned and operated by an Australian couple who are long term residents on the island. Already listed on The Thaiger’s Top Ten Coffees, it also makes our best bakery list too, because their freshly baked products are simply the best. The cake cabinet is something you would expect in a trendy suburban café in Sydney, their latest addition is walnut, coffee flavored cake, cinnamon meringue, toasted walnuts, and maple vanilla whipped cream. Oh my goodness take my money now!!!

9. Anantara Layan Breakfast Buffet, Layan

Yes, I am fully aware this is not a bakery, however… Anantara Layan has the most scrumptious breakfast buffet on the island and this is largely due to the extensive and delicate bakery items on it. Executive Chef Silvano, a long time resident on the island, and his pastry team produce all items on site daily. The banana bread is especially delicious as is the light and fluffy croissants, paired with house made spreads and jams.

10. Kinsook Cafe, Phuket Town

This cute little café in Phuket Town has very quickly established itself as a place to have good quality vegetarian/vegan bakery items. Their banana bread with a hot latte is very popular with locals! Changing menus depending on availability of healthy products keeping the café fresh, current and keeps you coming back for more.

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