You can’t beat freshly baked bread and homemade cakes.

With the UK becoming obsessed with shows like The Great British Bake Off we’ve come to expect the finest of treats.

Here we round up some of the best bakeries in and around Watford according to Tripadvisor.

Watford Observer:

The Kitchen Croxley
198 Watford Road, Croxley Green
Rating: 5/5
Customer review: “The whole experience was wonderful, from the service to the homemade scones and cakes.
“There's a wide selection of teas and coffees and the big bonus is the cost is really reasonable.”

Watford Observer:

Flourish Craft Bakery
Garnett Close Unit 2, Watford
Rating: 4.5/5
Customer review: “There was a constant flow of people buying from the bakery counter while the kitchen was busy serving up fresh and tasty breakfasts.”

Eats and Treats
241 St. Albans Road, Watford
Rating: 4.5/5
Customer review: “Great family run cafe, food simple fresh and tasty.
“Tomato soup, very rich and one of the best I ever tasted. Service is superb. Not forgetting great cakes and deserts. Definitely worth a visit.”

Watford Observer:

Med Cakes
308 Whippendell Road, Watford
Rating: 5/5
Customer review: “We buy cakes from there for all the occasions. Cakes are always fresh and tasty. They also do breakfast and coffee. I recommend this place.”

Cinnamon Square
7-9 Church Street, Rickmansworth
Rating: 4/4
Customer review: “The cinnamon buns are to die for. The best buns I’ve ever had. Heat them up in the microwave for 30 seconds and enjoy a sweet delicious gooey cinnamon bun. Perfect with a cuppa tea after a busy day at work.”