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The Crusty Cob Artisan bakery in Dorchester town centre

Closed · opens tomorrow 7:30am Hygiene 5 – Very good DT1 2LW
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The Crusty Cob – artisan bakery in Dorchester town centre
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Opening hours

Sun 14:04
Closed · opens tomorrow 7:30am
Monday7:30am – 3pm
Tuesday7:30am – 3pm
Wednesday7:30am – 3pm
Thursday7:30am – 3pm
Friday7:30am – 3pm
Saturday7:30am – 1:30pm
Sunday TodayClosed

Open 6 days · about 44 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About The Crusty Cob

The Crusty Cob is an artisan bakery in Dorchester town centre, found at 16 Maud Road, DT1 2LW. The approach is artisan: smaller batches, longer fermentation and seasonal bakes. It is one of 3 The Crusty Cob locations we list across the UK.

Doors are open on 6 days each week (it shuts on Sunday). The ovens are on early – doors open from 7:30am on its earliest day. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 5/5, awarded on 26 March 2025 by Dorset.

The nearest public transport is Dorchester West station, about 4 minutes away on foot (0.2 mi). It is not the only option nearby: there are 4 more bakeries within a kilometre, so a bakery crawl is easily done.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Sourdough & Loaves

  • Rye and caraway loafVVG£5.55Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
  • Spelt sourdoughVVG£6.70Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
  • Seeded sourdoughVVG£5.40Naturally leavened loaf packed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and sesame.

Viennoiserie

  • Seasonal fruit danishV£4.45Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
  • Ham and cheese croissant£4.35Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
  • Cinnamon bunV£4.15Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.

Seasonal Bakes

  • Mince pieV£2.50Rich, boozy mincemeat in all-butter shortcrust, dusted with icing sugar.
  • Plum and frangipane sliceVN£5.35Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
  • Stollen bitesVN£3.40Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for artisan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected26 March 2025
Local authorityDorset
Food handlingVery good
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementVery good

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Dorchester West Rail0.2 mi4 min
Dorchester South Rail0.4 mi10 min

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Questions about The Crusty Cob

What are The Crusty Cob's opening hours?

Monday: 7:30am – 3pm; Tuesday: 7:30am – 3pm; Wednesday: 7:30am – 3pm; Thursday: 7:30am – 3pm; Friday: 7:30am – 3pm; Saturday: 7:30am – 1:30pm; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is The Crusty Cob open on Sundays?

No, The Crusty Cob is closed on Sundays according to the hours we hold.

What time does The Crusty Cob open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 7:30am. On Monday it is 7:30am – 3pm.

Where is The Crusty Cob?

The Crusty Cob is at 16 Maud Road, Dorchester town centre DT1 2LW. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to The Crusty Cob?

Dorchester West is the closest, about 0.2 mi away – roughly a 4-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does The Crusty Cob have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 26 March 2025 by Dorset. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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