About Luminary Bakery - Stoke Newington
Award-winning bakery and café in Stoke Newington. Fresh pastries, sourdough and focaccia sandwiches, daily soup and our Great Taste-winning carrot cake, brownies and coffee. Everything is baked by women training with us: Luminary is a social enterprise that helps women who have faced disadvantage build careers in baking. Every order makes a difference.
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The Béchamel Croissant Bake
£6.50Carrot Cake (Slice)
£5.00Orange, Cardamom and Pistachio cake (Slice)
£5.00Lemonaid Passion Fruit
£4.50Luminary Bakery x New Ground Special Brew Coffee 200g [Beans]
£10.00Pastry Box of 6
£19.00
⭐ Lunch Deals & Bundles
Lunch for one or treats for the office - our Luminary favourites bundled together.
Pastry Box of 6
Six freshly baked pastries of your choice - perfect for the office, a weekend brunch or sharing (or not).£19.00Coffee and Pastry
Breakfast sorted: one of our freshly baked pastries with any coffee. Every order supports women training with Luminary.£6.50Sandwich, Coffee and Treat
Lunch sorted: one of our homemade sandwiches on sourdough or focaccia, a coffee and a cookie or brownie. Every order supports women training with Luminary.£15.00Coffee and Cake
A generous slice of one of our signature layer cakes with any coffee - the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.£8.50The Lunch bundle!
A choice of one of our homemade filled sourdough or focaccia sandwiches, bundled in with a delicious cookie. Savoury and sweet in one little package - that's lunch sorted!£10.00
🏆 Great Taste Award Winners
Judged blind by over 500 chefs, buyers and food writers. In 2026 our Classic Carrot Cake won 2 stars, and our Salted Caramel Brownie and Luminary x New Ground Special Brew coffee (used in all our coffees) each won 1 star.
Carrot Cake (Slice)
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 2 stars. The best carrot cake in London (in our opinion). Lightly spiced carrot sponge cakes sandwiched and topped with cream cheese orange flavoured buttercream. Decorated in a crescent moon shape with dried orange slices, cinnamon powder, cake crumbles, pumpkin seeds & rosemary.£5.00PopularSalted Caramel brownies [Flourless]
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 1 star. Made with gluten-free oat flour, 70 percent dark chocolate and cocoa and swirled with decadent salted caramel.£4.00Gluten freeLuminary Bakery x New Ground Special Brew Coffee 200g [Beans]
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 1 star. Luminary X New Ground Special Brew Coffee Beans 200g£10.00Carrot Cake Mini
Currently sold out£5.00Luminary Bakery x New Ground Special Brew Coffee 1kg [Beans]
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 1 star.£30.00Flat White
A smooth coffee made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a velvety layer of microfoam£4.10Latte
A creamy coffee made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a light layer of foam£4.20
🍂 Autumn Specials
Seasonal bakes for cosy autumn days - here for a limited time.
Winterberry and Chai Crumble
Light and tender plant-based sponge slices, spiced with warming chai and studded with vibrant mixed berries. Finished with a crunchy and crisp crumble topping.£4.00Cardamom Bun
A soft, spiced bun infused with aromatic cardamom for a warm, fragrant treat.£4.20Pumpkin Loaf Cake - slice
Currently sold out£3.50
🥪 Sandwiches
Every sandwich comes on your choice of our homemade sourdough or focaccia.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
The comforting classic: ham and cheese on your choice of our homemade sourdough or focaccia. Toasted to serve.£7.50Hummus and Falafel Sandwich (VEG)
Crisp falafel, silky hummus, tangy pickled onions and peppery rocket on your choice of our sourdough or focaccia. Fresh, vibrant and fully vegetarian.£7.50Halloumi and Pesto Sandwich
Grilled halloumi, fragrant basil pesto and peppery rocket on your choice of our sourdough or focaccia. Fresh, herby and satisfyingly salty.£7.50Kimchi, Squash and White Bean Sandwich [plant-based]
Roasted squash, white beans and tangy kimchi with peppery rocket and toasted pumpkin seeds, on your choice of our sourdough or focaccia. Fully plant-based.£8.50Plant based
🥣 Soup, Quiche & Salads
Freshly made in our kitchen every day.
Soup of the Day with Bread
Currently sold out£7.50Butternut Squash Quiche with side salad [Vegan]
Currently sold out£7.00Vegan
🥐 Savoury Bakes
Whilst we are famous for our sweet treats, our savoury bakes are just as good - flaky, cheesy and made fresh every day.
The Béchamel Croissant Bake
A buttery, flaky croissant filled with thinly sliced farmhouse gammon, mild cheddar, and creamy béchamel sauce. Topped with grated cheese and baked in the oven until golden, bubbling, and irresistibly melty.£6.50PopularPork Roll
Currently sold out£4.20Prosciutto, Cheese and Jalapeno Swirls
Currently sold out£4.20Plant-based Sausage rolls
Currently sold out£4.20Cheese Scone
Currently sold out£3.80
☀️ Breakfast & Pastries
Try our Croissants, pain au chocolat or pain aux raisins, the perfect breakfast staple! Our decadent Almond Croissants are famous amongst our locals and regulars.
Croissant
This delicate breakfast favourite is folded with layers of butter, proved and baked to flaky perfection.£3.60Pain au Chocolat
Currently sold out£3.80Pain Suisse au Raspberry and White Chocolate
Currently sold out£4.00
☕ Coffee & Hot Drinks
Coffee and hot drinks are comforting beverages that provide warmth and energy. We use our own special coffee beans made only for Luminary Bakery made with notes of hazelnut, dried fruits and milk chocolate
Cortado
A balanced coffee drink made with equal parts espresso and steamed milk£3.30Americano
A strong, black coffee made by diluting espresso with hot water for a smooth, bold flavor£3.60Cappuccino
A creamy coffee made with espresso, steamed milk, and a layer of frothy foam£4.20Espresso - Double
A rich, concentrated coffee made with two shots of espresso for a bold flavor£3.00Flat White
A smooth coffee made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a velvety layer of microfoam£4.10Latte
A creamy coffee made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a light layer of foam£4.20Macchiato
A shot of espresso topped with a small amount of frothy milk, offering a strong coffee flavor with a touch of creaminess£3.30Mocha
A rich coffee made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate£4.60Hot Chocolate
A creamy, comforting drink made with steamed milk and rich chocolate£4.20Chai Latte
An authentic spiced tea latte with steamed milk.£4.60Matcha Latte
A creamy latte made with matcha green tea powder and steamed milk£4.60Earl Grey
A fragrant black tea infused with the essence of bergamot£3.80Peppermint
A refreshing herbal tea made with peppermint leaves, offering a cool and soothing flavor.£3.80English Breakfast
A robust black tea blend, perfect for a strong and flavorful start to the day£3.80Green Tea
A light, refreshing tea made from steamed or dried green tea leaves, offering a subtle, earthy flavor£3.80
🧊 Iced Drinks
Iced Americano w/ milk
A chilled coffee made by diluting espresso with cold water and ice for a smooth, refreshing flavor£3.70Iced Chai Latte
An iced spiced tea latte made with chai concentrate and cold milk, served over ice£4.70Iced Latte
A chilled coffee made with espresso and cold milk, served over ice£4.30Iced Mocha
A chilled coffee made with espresso, cold milk, and chocolate powder, served over ice£4.70
🥤 Cold Drinks
Stay hydrated with drinks from our fellow social enterprise superstars.
Apple Juice
Folkington's Apple juice made from blending the juice from two apple varieties: Russet apples grown in three Wealden orchards in Sussex and Kent and one orchard in Herefordshire and Jonagored apples, also grown in Herefordshire.£3.50Lemonaid Passion Fruit
Have you ever had lemonade, but made with passion fruit rather than lemons?£4.50Still Water
One 330ml glass bottle£2.50Sparkling Water
One 330ml glass bottle£2.50Orange Juice
Folkington's Orange juice made from late-harvested Valencia Late oranges, a variety noted for its intense and sweet flavour, plus a selected blend of early-harvested varieties including Navelina and Salustiana.The oranges have been grown by farming co-operatives principally in the Spanish region of Valencia.£3.50Lemonaid Lime
The drink it all began with contains a lot of lime juice, water and a little sugar£4.50Lemonaid Ginger
Ginger and lemon juice are tingling on your tongue in our latest lemonade.£4.50Lemonaid Blood Orange
Plenty of blood orange juice topped up with grapefruit, orange, lemon and a hint of cherry.£4.50
🍪 Sweet Treats
Sticky cinnamon swirls, decadent brownies and crunchy cookies! It's all here...
Oatmeal & Raisin Cookie [Plant-Based]
A soft and chewy oatmeal & raisin cookie, packed with hearty oats and sweet, plump raisins. Warmly spiced and perfectly baked for a comforting, classic treat.£3.50VeganCinnamon Swirl
One of our bestsellers. A pillowy swirled bun, flavoured with rich cinnamon butter and drizzled with an optional brown buttered cream cheese frosting.£4.20[Chunky] Chocolate Chip Cookie
A chunky chocolate chip cookie is a thick, buttery treat loaded with generous pockets of gooey, melted chocolate for a rich and satisfying bite.£3.50Salted Caramel brownies [Flourless]
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 1 star. Made with gluten-free oat flour, 70 percent dark chocolate and cocoa and swirled with decadent salted caramel.£4.00Gluten freeDark Choc Chip and Sea Salt Cookies [Plant-Based]
Plant-based and made with olive oil, light brown sugar, packed with 70 percent dark chocolate chips and sprinkled with Maldon sea salt.£3.50Vegan[Chunky] Double Chocolate Chip Cookie
A double chocolate chip cookie is a rich, fudgy treat made with a chocolate-based dough and packed with melty chocolate chips for an intense chocolate experience£3.50Earl Grey & Lemon Swirl
Currently sold out£4.20
🍰 Cake Slices
'Spectacular' and 'Generous' were used recently to describe our cake slices. Try them and see what the fuss is about!
Carrot Cake (Slice)
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 2 stars. The best carrot cake in London (in our opinion). Lightly spiced carrot sponge cakes sandwiched and topped with cream cheese orange flavoured buttercream. Decorated in a crescent moon shape with dried orange slices, cinnamon powder, cake crumbles, pumpkin seeds & rosemary.£5.00PopularCoffee Loaf Cake Slice
A rich brown butter coffee cake topped with a deliciously crumbly streusel£3.50Lemon and Blueberry (Slice)
Currently sold out£5.00Coconut Passionfruit and Mango Loaf - slice
Currently sold out£3.50Orange, Cardamom and Pistachio cake (Slice)
This orange, cardamom, and pistachio seasonal celebration cake is made with lightly spiced orange and cardamom sponge, sandwiched and topped with pistachio buttercream. Decorated in a crescent moon shape with dried orange slices, cake crumbles, pistachios, rose petals and rosemary.£5.00Banana Loaf Slice [Plant-Based]
Currently sold out£3.50Classic Victoria Sponge
Currently sold out£5.00Sticky Toffee Cake Slice
Currently sold out£5.00Lemon Drizzle [Plant Based] Cake Slice
Currently sold out£3.50VeganPistachio Lime Loaf Cake - slice
Currently sold out£3.50
🧁 Luminary Minis
Looking for a taste of Luminary? Get yourself some Luminary Minis! Made in small batches everyday, these adorable minis are the perfect treat.
Orange, Cardamom and Pistachio Mini
Currently sold out£5.00Carrot Cake Mini
Currently sold out£5.00
🍞 Loaves & Shop
Our sourdough loaves, coffee beans, granola and merch. Purchase with a purpose - every buy supports women on their journey to employment.
Luminary Bakery x New Ground Special Brew Coffee 200g [Beans]
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 1 star. Luminary X New Ground Special Brew Coffee Beans 200g£10.00White Potato Sourdough [800g]
Currently sold out£6.40House Sourdough [800g]
Currently sold out£5.80Luminary Bakery x New Ground Special Brew Coffee 1kg [Beans]
🏆 Great Taste 2026 – 1 star.£30.00Luminary Bakery x New Ground Special Brew Decaf Coffee 1kg [Beans]
LUMINARY X NEW GROUND SPECIAL BREW DECAF COFFEE BEANS 1KG£30.00Granola 500g [Plant-Based]
A simple and wholesome vegan granola made with whole grains and seeds, lightly sweetened with agave syrup. Nut-free and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack£9.00Vegan
💛 Pay it Forward
We are a social enterprise designed to offer opportunities for women to build a future for themselves. We provide a safe and professional environment where women can grow holistically – encouraging ambition, restoration and second chances.
Pay it Forward Coffee
Pay for an extra coffee to go to one of our women in training, and be a part of their journey to employability and entrepreneurship.£4.00
