Food Drink Devon

The Daily Knead

The Daily Knead, Station Road, Totnes,, TQ9 5JR

Member Overview

What is The Daily Knead?

The Daily Knead is an independent artisan bakery in the heart of Totnes, dedicated to creating exceptional bread, pastries and baked goods from scratch every day. Best known for our award-winning almond croissants and naturally fermented sourdough, we combine traditional baking methods with quality ingredients and a passion for great food.
Everything is made in-house by our talented team, producing a daily selection of fresh breads, pastries, cakes and seasonal specials for locals and visitors alike.

What does The Daily Knead offer?

Our bakery counter changes daily, offering a tempting range of freshly baked goods made onsite each morning. Customers can expect handcrafted sourdough breads, beautifully laminated pastries, sweet treats, seasonal specials and expertly brewed coffee.
Whether you're collecting your weekly loaf, picking up breakfast on the go, meeting friends over coffee, or treating yourself to one of our signature bakes, there's always something delicious waiting on the counter.

Our Specialities

  • Award-winning almond croissants
  • Naturally fermented sourdough bread
  • Handmade pastries
  • Seasonal sweet and savoury bakes
  • Fresh cakes and treats
  • Locally roasted coffee
  • Weekly specials and new flavour creations

Why Choose The Daily Knead?

At The Daily Knead, everything is made in-house using traditional techniques, careful craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients. Our bread is slow fermented for flavour and texture, while our pastries are hand-laminated to achieve the buttery, flaky finish we're known for.
We take pride in offering a balance of much-loved classics alongside creative new bakes, ensuring there's always something new to discover. As an independent Totnes bakery, we're passionate about providing food that people genuinely enjoy, return for time and time again, and recommend to friends and family.

Where Can You Find The Daily Knead?

You'll find The Daily Knead in the heart of Totnes, serving freshly baked bread, pastries and coffee throughout the week.

Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • Friday: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Popular bakes can sell out quickly, especially our almond croissants and speciality pastries, so we recommend arriving early if you have a favourite in mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Daily Knead known for?

The Daily Knead is best known for its award-winning almond croissants and naturally fermented sourdough bread, all baked fresh in-house each day.

Do you make everything on-site?

Yes. Everything we sell is made by our team at our Totnes bakery, from artisan breads and pastries to seasonal specials and sweet treats.

What types of bread do you offer?

Our range varies throughout the week but includes naturally fermented sourdough loaves and other artisan breads, all crafted using traditional baking methods and quality ingredients.

Do you serve coffee?

Yes, we serve locally roasted coffee, making The Daily Knead the perfect stop for breakfast, a morning treat or a quick coffee and pastry.

Do your pastries change regularly?

They do. Alongside our popular favourites, including the almond croissant, we regularly introduce seasonal bakes and new flavour combinations throughout the year.

Can I reserve bread or pastries?

Availability and reservations may vary. We recommend contacting us directly if you're hoping to secure a specific item.

What time should I visit?

Many of our most popular products sell out before closing, particularly at weekends. For the best choice, we recommend visiting earlier in the day.

Where is The Daily Knead located?

The Daily Knead is based in the heart of Totnes, serving both local customers and visitors exploring South Devon.

Do you offer vegetarian options?

Yes, we offer a variety of vegetarian pastries and baked goods. Our selection changes regularly, so please ask our team about current options.

Why do customers return to The Daily Knead?

Customers return for our freshly baked bread, award-winning pastries, quality coffee and welcoming service, as well as the opportunity to discover something new on the counter each week.

How does The Daily Knead approach sustainability?

Sustainability is an important part of what we do. By baking everything on-site and producing fresh batches daily, we aim to minimise unnecessary waste while ensuring customers enjoy the highest quality products possible.

Do you use local suppliers?

Where possible, we work with trusted local and regional suppliers who share our commitment to quality. Supporting local businesses helps strengthen Devon's food community and reduces food miles where practical.

Does The Daily Knead make products fresh every day?

Yes. We bake fresh every day we're open, ensuring our customers can enjoy bread, pastries and sweet treats at their best.