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You'll find Huffkins on Burford's High Street, a bakery and tearoom that's been operating since 1890.
What started as a family business well over a century ago has become one of those places locals genuinely depend on, which says something about how consistently good it is.
They bake everything fresh in-house – bread, cakes, pastries – and serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. The Lardy Cakes are worth seeking out; they're a traditional Cotswolds specialty and effectively the signature item here. There's real attention to detail across the menu, the kind that comes from owners who care about maintaining standards across generations.
The atmosphere inside is genuinely relaxed. You can settle in with a hot drink and spend as much time as you want watching life happen on the High Street. It feels rooted in the community rather than existing purely for passing trade, though visitors are absolutely welcome.
Burford's location works well for exploring this part of the Cotswolds. You're close enough to Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Bibury to make them easy day trips, so Huffkins serves as a convenient refuelling stop if you're moving around. It's the kind of place where you should plan to sit down properly rather than rush through.
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