Artisan Bakery · Camberwell, London
The Bread of Life Bakery Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 33 items we would expect to see at The Bread of Life Bakery in Camberwell, London.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Bread of Life Bakery. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- BaguetteVVG £2.75 Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.
- Spelt sourdoughVVG £5.70 Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
- FocacciaVVG £5.85 Olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled with sea salt flakes and fresh rosemary.
- Seeded sourdoughPopularVVG £6.25 Naturally leavened loaf packed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and sesame.
- Rye and caraway loafVVG £6.40 Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
- Country white sourdoughPopularVVG £6.10 Long-fermented white sourdough with a deep, blistered crust and open, tangy crumb.
Viennoiserie
- Cardamom bunPopularV £3.45 Knotted brioche-style bun laced with freshly ground cardamom and pearl sugar.
- Seasonal fruit danishV £4.45 Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
- Cinnamon bunV £3.05 Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
- Ham and cheese croissant £3.95 Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
- Almond croissantVN £3.80 Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
- Pain aux raisinsV £3.25 Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
- Morning bunV £3.85 Croissant dough rolled with orange zest and cinnamon sugar, baked in a muffin tin.
Seasonal Bakes
- Blackberry and apple crumble barV £3.20 Bramley apple and foraged-style blackberries beneath a crunchy oat crumble.
- Stollen bitesVN £4.45 Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £4.30 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £4.80 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Mince pieV £2.05 Rich, boozy mincemeat in all-butter shortcrust, dusted with icing sugar.
- Hot cross bunPopularV £2.00 Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Olive oil and orange cakePopularV £4.75 Moist slice of olive oil sponge with candied orange and a citrus glaze.
- Sticky ginger loaf sliceV £4.10 Dark, treacly ginger cake with stem ginger pieces and a lemon icing drizzle.
- Chocolate and sea salt cookieV £3.45 Chewy dark chocolate cookie with crisp edges and flakes of sea salt.
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £3.35 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
- Banana breadVN £3.90 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £2.95 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
- Lemon and polenta cakeVGFN £4.50 Gluten-free slice of zesty lemon and almond polenta cake with syrup.
Savoury
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.35 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Cheese sconeV £3.10 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £6.10 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £4.65 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
- Spinach and feta pastryV £5.00 Spinach, feta and dill wrapped in flaky laminated pastry with nigella seeds.
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £5.05 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
- Focaccia sandwichN £8.25 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
Ordering tips for The Bread of Life Bakery
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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