A traditional bakery and cafe on Manchester Street, opposite the East Lancashire Railway (ELR).
Hot Pies, Fresh Bread & Traditional Breakfasts
Early mornings, hot pies from the counter, and bread to take home. Walk in or use the number below.
Opposite the ELR118 Manchester Street, Heywood, handy if you’re on the train or walking up from town.
Stella since 2005She runs the cafe and is usually on the counter.
Bakery from BuryPies, bread and cakes from Ernill’s Bakery, family run wholesale bakers.
Delivered whilst you sleepErnill’s are up baking the best bread.
Our Story: Stella & The Bakery Cafe
A small, traditional cafe on Manchester Street. Stella runs it day to day.
The business was Ernill’s before Stella took it on in 2005. Anything from the bakery side (pies, loaves, cakes) is still baked at Ernill’s in Bury; we stock and serve it here.
You’ll get bacon, bread and coffee on the go most mornings. Stella opens before the busy spell, sets the tables and works through the jobs she’s always had on this street.
It’s a traditional cafe: local food where we can source it, plain-sized plates, wooden tables, bits on the walls she’s collected over the years. A lot of people who come in she knows by name, including how they take their tea.
If you want to know what’s on the counter today, ring Stella on 07484 066777 and she’ll say what’s in.
What we sell — pies, breakfasts, cakes and bread
What’s out changes by the day. Below is the sort of thing we usually stock.
Allergens & dietary requirements: Many of our pies, breads and cakes contain wheat, gluten, dairy or eggs. If you have an allergy or intolerance, please ring Stella on 07484 066777 before you visit and she’ll let you know what’s in today.
Want to check what’s in before you travel? Ring Stella.
Call 07484 066777Google reviews — what customers say about us
Five-star reviews customers have left on Google — they roll past below.
★★★★★
“Lovely little cafe. The toast was perfect with real butter, great coffee too! Great selection of cooked food, cakes, pies etc at reasonable prices. The lady who was working had been there for years, she was lovely and friendly. We will definitely be going again.”
★★★★★
“Brilliant traditional Bakery. Great selection of breakfast, breakfast sandwiches and hot pies also cold salad sandwiches. Lots of traditional cakes to choose from all from a traditional local Baker. Definitely will call in again when passing.”
★★★★★
“We popped in to while away a rainy half hour with tea and cake. The array of local delicacies was a real delight and the two we tried were beautifully fresh. Friendly clean, comfortable, and with pleasant staff. An added bonus was being able to walk out with a loaf of regular bread made on the premises.”
★★★★★
“Called in on the off chance passing through town. OMG cakes are amazing. 12/10”
★★★★★
“Lovely staff and good food, coffee is really nice too!”
The best traditional cafe in Heywood
We’ve been the traditional bakery Heywood on Manchester Street since Stella took over in 2005 — the same burgundy shop front, the same counter, and the same straight answers when you ask what’s hot. Locals treat us as their breakfast cafe Heywood OL10: full English, bacon cobs and tea in a mug before work or after the school run. We’re an independent cafe Heywood in the old sense — no chain, no app, just hot pies Heywood from the warmer and bread from Ernill’s in Bury. Step off the heritage train and you’re opposite us: opposite the ELR at 118 Manchester Street, so you’re never far from a pie and a brew.
A peek inside the Bakery Cafe Heywood
Photos of the seating, counter and some of what we sell.
Find us — Manchester Street, Heywood (OL10 1DW)
Cash accepted
Card accepted
118 Manchester Street, Heywood, opposite the ELR (East Lancashire Railway) station. Free parking on nearby streets.
Opening Hours
- Monday8:30am–2:30pm
- Tuesday8:30am–2:30pm
- Wednesday8:30am–2:30pm
- Thursday8:30am–2:30pm
- Friday8:30am–2:30pm
- Saturday8:30am–2:30pm
- Sunday9:30am–1:30pm
Not sure we’re still open? Ring up and Stella will say.
Visit Us
The Bakery Cafe
118 Manchester St
Heywood, Rochdale
OL10 1DW
Opposite the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) station. Free parking on streets nearby. Have a look round when you arrive; there’s usually a spot not too far.
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Orders, questions, or to ask what’s on today?
Cash accepted
Card accepted
Phone is the easiest way to reach us.
Bacon butty and a cup of tea?
Stella’s on 07484 066777.
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