Fresh sourdough at The Copper Kettle

Café & Bakery · On the High Street

Baked before sunrise, gone by lunch

A family bakery and café. Sourdough proved overnight, breakfasts cooked properly, and cakes worth crossing town for.

Sourdough baked daily· Breakfast till 11:30· Celebration cakes to order· Dog-friendly

Our bakery

Three generations of getting up early

The Copper Kettle started as a market stall and never lost the habit: small batches, real butter, and bread that's proved slowly instead of pumped full of shortcuts.

Come for breakfast, stay for a loaf — or order a celebration cake and make someone's week.

Opening hours & directions

Fresh croissants

What people say

★★★★★
"The almond croissants sell out by ten for a reason. Set an alarm."
— Google review
★★★★★
"Ordered my daughter's birthday cake here — they nailed it, and half the party asked where it was from."
— Google review
★★★★★
"Best bread for miles. The Saturday queue is annoying and completely justified."

Find us

Visit & opening hours

  • Tuesday – Friday7:30am – 3pm
  • Saturday8am – 4pm
  • Sunday9am – 2pm
  • MondayClosed (the ovens rest)

Address14 High Street, Essex
Two doors down from the post office

Phone01234 567 890

Order a cake or get in touch

Celebration cakes need 48 hours' notice. Everything else — just ask.

Thanks — we'll get back to you today (probably smelling of fresh bread).