One of London’s best-loved bakeries is expanding. Toad Bakery will open an outpost in Deptford Market in June, where founders Rebecca Spaven and Oliver Costello hope to build on the community they’ve grown in Camberwell. Bakery number two will be bigger than the original, and operate as a central bakery for both sites. Expect Toad’s long-fermented sourdough made using sustainably farmed grains, reasonably priced Catalyst filter coffee, classic bakes like the everything bagel croissant, yuzu jaffa cake and saffron vanilla cheesecake, and seasonal specials. One big difference? The addition of an espresso machine.
The bakery will be the handiwork of designer and carpenter Nick Tudor, and centre around an open-plan kitchen.
“Having outgrown our tiny bakery in Camberwell, we are so excited to build on all that we’ve learnt there and open a second site in the heart of Deptford,” said Spaven and Costello in a statement. “Moving most of our production to this new site will give the whole team more space to create, develop and bake for a new crowd.”
Since launching in 2021, Toad has drawn constant queues for its creative pastries influenced by Costello’s graphic design background that lean on seasonal and sustainable ingredients, and sourdough and enriched doughs that are the product of Spaven’s obsession with bread making. It’s a mission bolstered by Costello and Spaven’s commitment to offering positions to young bakers to help cultivate their craft. The new spot joins Deptford’s flourishing drinking and dining community, including the recently launched Mondo Sando.
Toad Bakery opens at St Paul’s House, Deptford High Street SE8 4BX in June.
