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The Loaf Artisan bakery in Crich, Alfreton

Hours not listed Hygiene 4 – Good DE4 5BH
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The Loaf – artisan bakery in Crich, Alfreton
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Opening hours

Sun 22:16
Opening hours not published

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About The Loaf

Looking for an artisan bakery in Crich, Alfreton? The Loaf is at Victoria House, The Common, DE4 5BH. If you are after a proper sourdough loaf, this is one to try. It is one of 6 Loaf locations we list across the UK.

Opening hours for this The Loaf branch are not in the sources we use. Chain branches usually keep regular high-street hours, but times vary by location, so check before a special trip. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 4/5, awarded on 19 November 2025 by Amber Valley.

Rail links are some distance away – Whatstandwell station is about 1.1 mi off – so plan to drive, cycle or catch a local bus. With no other bakery on our map within 3 km, it serves a wide local area. From central Alfreton it is roughly 3.8 mi away.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research, last checked May 2024. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Sourdough & Loaves

  • Spelt sourdoughVVG£5.60Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
  • Rye and caraway loafVVG£6.40Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
  • Porridge sourdoughVVG£7.30Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.

Viennoiserie

  • Seasonal fruit danishV£4.05Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
  • Ham and cheese croissant£3.95Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
  • Pain aux raisinsV£3.20Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.

Seasonal Bakes

  • Plum and frangipane sliceVN£4.50Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
  • Pumpkin spice morning bunV£4.25Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
  • Strawberry and elderflower tartV£4.90Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for artisan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

4 – Good

Inspected19 November 2025
Local authorityAmber Valley
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGenerally satisfactory
Food safety managementGood

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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The first photo comes from the business; others are illustrative.

Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Whatstandwell Rail1.1 mi27 min
Ambergate Rail1.6 mi40 min

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Questions about The Loaf

Where is The Loaf?

The Loaf is at Victoria House, The Common, Crich, Alfreton DE4 5BH. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to The Loaf?

Whatstandwell is the closest, about 1.1 mi away – roughly a 27-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does The Loaf have?

It holds a rating of 4 – Good, from an inspection on 19 November 2025 by Amber Valley. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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