Judges Bakery has been in Hastings for donkey's years but it changed hands a while back and isn't…read morequite as good as it was before. The prices have gone up and it's trying to be a bit more trendy now (think organic & vegan options). The cakes still look delicious but if you knew it as it was before, you might be a bit disappointed.

When you ask the locals what the best bakery in town in they will say Judges. Confirmation comes in…read morea visit. This venerable Hastings bakery in the Old Town knows how to make artisanal breads and pastries, and organic to boot.. I was delighted to see it was open during an early morning stroll. There was already a line at 8 Am, one lady buying an entire basket of breads, rolls etc. Not to be deterred, I waited and stuffed myself with a what was like a raisin sticky bun, fresh and delicate and chock full of butter and I am sure, calories. It was divine. I also ordered a sausage pastie for the bf, a vegetarian pastie and a cheese and sweet onion relish one. The were all in a flaky crust, and substantial..the cheese and onion one was delicious, the onion relish lending an interesting flavor to the cheese.It was large enough to be a meal. Did I say I didn't even try their famous bread? Oh hurt me. So much good food and so little stomach room. That's what I get for dining on a scone and some peel away shrimp before I get to Judges. Judges also sells bottled drinks, prepared foods, soups, biscuits etc on the side. It looks more like a small gourmet organic shop that sells baked goods than your standard bakery. Service was with the usual British friendliness and grace. Kudos to Judges for reinvention. From on Old Town bakery to THE IT BAKERY.

Great coffee and cakes/sandwiches on the menu here. Good enough in fact that we called in two days…read morein a row. Pleasant service and a good range of seating options (including outdoors). A good local business meeting the needs of its clientele well.

Great wrap around window makes for perfect people watching when you dont want to go outside. Fresh…read morepastries and coffee, delightful teas, strong internet. Didnt see too many plugs though. A cut crowded but still noise level was low.

A really great family-owned spot right on the main square in Hastings. Their paninis, though…read moreseemingly average in their refrigerated state, are absolutely amazing when grilled. Efficient service and a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy a coffee.

Big thumbs up here. It offers a different selection to judges bakery that is in the old town. It is…read morea well run co-op that really think about what they sell. Each product is sourced locally or as near to. There mini-deli counter is my favourite, but hurry you may be too late as often the goodies have sold out by 1pm.

I'm a bit perplexed at this being in bakeries but never mind !! This shop is like a Tardis ! It…read morelooks tiny from the outside, but once you go inside, it seems to go on for miles. They stock a wide range of organic and whole foods, as the name suggests, but also eco-friendly household products and cosmetics from well known but hard to find ranges like Weleda.