What is a Bakery?
A bakery is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, bagels, pastries, and pies.
Some retail bakeries are also categorized as cafés, serving coffee and tea to customers who wish to consume the baked goods on the premises.
Top Bakeries In South Africa
Top Crust Bakery
Address: Plot 17 Vlakplaats, Skurweplaas 353-Jr, Centurion, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 82 568 4759
Fournos Rosebank
Address: Cnr Baker &, Shop 11-12, 33 Baker Square, Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 447 3392
Patisserie de Paris
Address: 9 Mackay Ave, Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, 2194, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 11 326 0913
Tip Top Bakery
Address: Shop No, 1 Junius St, Meyerton, 1961, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Tessa’s Bakery.
Address: Milpark Centre, Jasmin Rd, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 551 6107
Who are the big bakery companies in South Africa?
The bread sector is dominated by four bakeries that are owned by the four largest food companies that also control the wheat milling market:
Sasko and Duens bakeries are owned by Pioneer Foods, Albany bakery is owned by Tiger Brands, Blue Ribbon bakery is owned by Premier Foods, and Sunbake bakery is owned by Foodcorp.
Is the bakery a profitable business in South Africa?
In fact, bread is the second most important staple food in the country after maize meal. Therefore, a bakery business is a profitable one worth venturing into.
Most South Africans eat pastries, cookies, cakes, bread, and various other baked products on a regular basis.
How do I get a bakery license in South Africa?
Bakery Laws and Regulations
Your bakery will need a business license, as well as a certificate of acceptability to operate. You will need to get in touch with your local municipality to apply for the necessary licenses and permits.