This branch of Birds is situated on the main street running through Ashby. Birds are purveyors of…read morethe finest fresh bread and rolls, filled sandwiches and cream cakes in Ashby. Fantastic elephants feet, cheesecakes and meringues are always a treat, all wrapped up in cake box adorned with ribbon. Their sandwiches are stacked with filling and make a wholesome lunch too. However, Birds is a hugely popular place and you will often have to patiently wait in a queue for such quality food.

been in here this morning and bought some egg custards. was feeling peckish after going to the…read moredoctors this morning. just done a 14hr fast for some tests. sorry about the waffle. the custards was fantastic and there was loads of other cakes on display. there was a birthday cake in the shop window, also in the shop was bread rolls and sandwiches. their factory is based in derby near pride park. and around 2.30pm they start to reduce the price of their cakes so if u go at that time you can get a bargain. p.s. dont tell the lads or girls i work with i bought a load on monday as a treat at reduced price.

Visited the deli today and expected better. We went in to coffee and also ordered two scones. The…read morecoffee was in cardboard cups, the scones put in paper bags with butter and a disposable knife. We sat outside with no plates for the scones, just putting them on the bags. Then we found the scones were dry and the coffee pretty average. We expected more from a deli. We felt like we were camping out rather than giving ourselves a treat and having morning coffee and cake. The place looks delightful but is let down by its style. We will not be going to the deli again, especially as the cafe opposite uses cups and plates. So, if you don't mind you coffee in cardboard, your cake in, and on, a paper bag then this place would be fine for you .

Situated in the Ferrers Art and Craft Centre, in the picturesque ground of Staunton Harold is the…read moreimpressive Breadfirst deli. Wonderful aromas greet you as you enter; is there a better smell than fresh bread? The friendly staff immediately invite you to try their variety of breads and cheeses, clearly proud of the products they sell. As well as the tiger bread, flatbreads, scones and other bakery delights they sell, there is also a range of handcrafted chocolates made locally, handmade desserts, and good range of quiches and cold meats. In addition there was also an interesting selection of pre-made spice packs for creating Indian dishes like jalfrezi, aloo gobi and biryani rice, to name but a few. A great local find, with an interesting range of products, we will definitely be returning.

always go here for lunch, very friendly staff, low low prices and excellent cobs of gigantic…read moreproportions. if youre in measham and hungry.. go see coral.

Birds is one of Swadlincote's most established businesses. It primarily sells bread and rolls baked…read moreon the premises, as well as the most fantastic cream cakes. These include éclairs, elephants feet and blackcurrant cheesecakes, to name but a few. They also make a great variety of filled sandwiches and rolls. Birds is, and has always been one of the most popular shops in Swadlincote with queues often forming at peak times, but they dissipate quickly. If you're looking for some fresh, tasty and home-made food, you can't really go wrong with Birds.

My favourite shop in Swadlincote. I always buy their Farmhouse loaf. The cakes are the best in…read moretown, can't resist them. The staff are lovely and friendly. Keep it up Birds, i am sure you will.