Gibbons Bakery, at 16 Hertford Street, has been run by Roy Gibbons's family for at least four generations. With his wife Dianne, he has maintained a standard of baking virtually unrivalled anywhere in Britain. On a visit to East Oxford, Derek Cooper, presenter of Radio 4's award-winning The Food Programme, commented that Gibbons's bread was some of the best he had ever tasted.
The bakery is also one of the focal points of the East Oxford community. Roy and Diane organise raffles and collections for a host of local charities and let the pupils of St Mary and John's School, which is just across the road, sell their crafts there to raise school funds. The bakery is where hundreds of East Oxford people meet up, exchange news and views, and hear about anyone who might need help.
Small, local bakery, making bread on this site for 4 generations. Open from early (about 8.15) to until the bread runs out. The bread, in particular the wholemeal, is delicious, the best in Oxford. The service is friendly and kind, this shop is a true pillar of the community. Cakes are often for sale too, along with whatever is around and is good including apples or honey.
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Ruby (14.12.08)
