Pre-orders are now closed for the next two weeks! thank you everyone who has ordered from Loaf Actually so far! During the next two weeks, some fresh loaves and treats will still be available at the Bearwood Community Hub honesty bread shelf 😊 The shelf is restocked on Wednesdays at 2pm and loaves are then available when the hub is open. No pre-orders needed, just pop in and pay via a QR code. First come, first served! Keep your eye on socials for exciting Christmas specials and maybe some calls for testers... Pre-orders will next re-open on Friday 6th November. In case of any questions, check the How it works section and FAQs, or drop me a message! Thank you! ♡
Birmingham, England

Loaf Actually

Birmingham, England

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Not accepting orders at this time

Holiday notice ☘️

The bakery will be closed for two weeks between 26th October and 8th November. As usual, our loaves do nicely in the freezer in case you'd like to stock up beforehand 😊

Refer your friends!

Word of mouth means the world to the bakery. If you have been referred by a friend, please tell me their name during your order check out and both of you get 15% off your next order!

How it works

Loaf Actually is a microbakery operating out of a small kitchen space on Bearwood High Street. You can find us at 487 Bearwood Rd, where we are sharing space with the wonderful guys at RPM Analogue Audio Ltd.

Our bakery operates primarily on a weekly pre-order system. This is how it works.

1. Place your order:

Every week on Saturday at 11am, pre-orders will open via this website and you’ll be able to place an order for the upcoming week. When you check out, you will choose when to receive your order with various options between Wednesday and Friday.

2. Confirmation and payment:

By Tuesday at the latest, you will get an email directly from me to confirm your order and to send you a link to complete your payment.

3. Bake days:

Once all orders are in and paid for, I will begin mixing, kneading, and baking, ready for orders to be shared with you on your selected day.

Whilst I bake, orders will be closed to give me time to focus on your breads.

Our primary collection location is our studio space at RPM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Additionally, for customers located in Harborne/Queens Park area, I offer an option for delivery of your orders to your home on Thursday afternoons/early evening (this option is subject to order volume).

When you place your order, please make sure you select the appropriate day and option for you, as orders are baked fresh on your chosen day.

If you have missed the week’s order cut-off, do feel free to drop me a message or keep your eye on our social media for posts about fresh extras.

In case of any questions or if you face any challenges when placing your order, please do not hesitate to contact me!

About Loaf Actually

Hello, and thank you for stopping by at Loaf Actually.

My name is Jo, and this bakery has been a dream of mine for many years, and I am so excited to finally have the chance to bring it to life.

I started baking nine years ago, when moving from Germany to the UK. At first, it was a way of bringing something familiar with me into the new place that would become my home. Soon, making bread and sharing it with friends, family, and neighbours became a consistent part of everyday life and a real source of joy.

In spirit, Loaf Actually is inspired by the German bakeries I grew up with. These aren’t places for overly sophisticated treats, cakes, or pastries, but shops that are part of everyday routine, where we would pop into regularly to pick up our staple breads and rolls for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Somewhere that provides familiar, reliable products made with care.

At Loaf Actually, there will be some sweet treats, and every once in a while, there will be seasonal specials and new flavours we will try out together. But at its core, my hope is to provide simple and familiar, well-made breads for you and your friends and family, to add a reliable staple to your lunch box or dinner table.