3 days ago
Big news for bread lovers and pastry aficionados—August Bakery is making its long-awaited leap from cargo bike to corner café!
Harry and Florrie, the duo behind the bakery, are gearing up to open their first bricks-and-mortar site at 4-6a Battersea Rise, just a stone’s throw from Clapham Common. Locals will already recognise the spot—it’s bright turquoise and has been a favourite brunch and pizza destination for years.
August started as a tiny operation in Harry’s Putney flat under the name Crumbs/Robins Bakery & Provisions. It was a simple idea: bring exceptional bread and pastries to friends and neighbours. But as word spread (and so did the demand), Harry took to delivering his creations across South West London on a cargo bike. With the success of this micro bakery, the dream of a permanent home began to take shape.
Florrie joined the team to turn that dream into reality. With a background in business management (and a handy dose of wine expertise), Florrie is ensuring the new bakery runs smoothly while laying the groundwork for exciting community events. Together, Harry and Florrie are determined to make August Bakery a staple of the Battersea Rise food scene.
This isn’t just any bakery. August will be a modern bakery and café with a focus on sustainability and top-notch ingredients. Think organic, regeneratively farmed wheat and dairy, zero-waste processes, and an open-plan kitchen where you can watch the magic happen.
Here’s what’s on the menu—literally and figuratively:
Harry and Florrie are committed to bringing a stronger independent food scene to SW London, and August Bakery aims to be a driving force behind that mission.
Opening a bakery from scratch isn’t easy, but August Bakery has already received incredible support through its Crowdfunder. Every donation brings them closer to opening their doors and helps fund essential bakery equipment like deck ovens and pastry sheeters, as well as carpentry for their coffee bar and bread shelving.
And it’s not just a donation—it’s an investment in your baked goods future. Contributions come with bakery credit (yes, that’s a thing!) to spend once they open. Plus, there are extras like sourdough classes, exclusive merch, and even invites to their Grand Opening Party for big-hitters.
Pro tip: If you’re donating, note that the Crowdfunder tip is optional, and you can reduce it to zero if you choose.
The team hopes to have the space transformed and ready for action by late November, just in time for the festive season. So, whether you’re looking for mince pies to fuel your Christmas spirit or a neighbourhood café to make your new regular, August Bakery is one to watch.
For updates, donations, or to stake your claim on some bakery credit, check out their Crowdfunder and follow along as they bring their vision to life. Battersea Rise is about to get a lot tastier.
Where: 6a Battersea Rise, London SW11 1ED, United Kingdom
When: late November
