Traditional cafe and bakery in Heywood, on Manchester Street opposite the East Lancashire Railway (ELR).
Cafe & Bakery in Heywood
Hot pies from the counter, full English breakfasts, butties and fresh bread from Ernill's in Bury. Walk in or ring Stella 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!”
A traditional cafe for Heywood locals and visitors
If you are searching for cafes in Heywood, you will find us on Manchester Street with the burgundy shop front opposite the ELR. Stella has run the counter since 2005. It is the same independent bakery cafe Heywood regulars have used for years: hot pies, full English breakfasts, bacon butties and bread from Ernill's in Bury. No app, no chain, just honest food and a mug of tea. Step off the heritage train and you are across the road from us at 118 Manchester Street.
We also get people looking for a butty shop or sandwich shop in Heywood. Cold sandwiches and salad rolls are made fresh at the counter, and the bacon cobs go out steady on weekday mornings. For breakfast, pies or a loaf to take home, see what we sell or ring Stella before you travel.
Common questions
Quick answers if you are planning a visit. More detail on find us and what we sell.
Where is the best cafe in Heywood?
We are at 118 Manchester Street, Heywood OL10 1DW, opposite the East Lancashire Railway station. Stella has run The Bakery Cafe since 2005. Hot pies, breakfasts, butties and fresh bread from Ernill's Bakery in Bury.
Do you serve breakfast in Heywood?
Yes. Full English breakfasts, bacon butties and sausage butties from opening until early afternoon. Mon–Sat from 8:30am, Sun from 9:30am.
Is this a butty shop or sandwich shop?
We are a traditional bakery cafe with a hot pie counter and fresh bread. Bacon and sausage butties are popular, and we make cold sandwiches and salad rolls to order at the counter.
Do you take card payments?
Yes. Cash and card accepted at the counter.
Is there parking near the cafe?
Free on-street parking on Manchester Street and nearby side streets. Handy if you are coming from the ELR station across the road.
What are your opening hours?
Mon–Sat 8:30am–2:30pm. Sun 9:30am–1:30pm. Ring 07484 066777 if you want to check before you set off.
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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