Cripps Bakehouse, Pigeon Whole highly rated in Mercury poll

A long-running family business has been named the state’s best bakery in a Mercury poll, as the top five is revealed. SEE THE LIST >>

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A LONG-RUNNING family business in Bellerive has been named the state’s best bakery in a Mercury poll.

Cripps Bakehouse Bellerive owner Linda Free was thrilled with the support shown for the business.

The bakery has been operating for 30 years.

“It’s fantastic and I just want to thank all our customers and everyone who voted … we’re extremely happy for the support especially in these tough times,” Mrs Free said.

Pigeon Whole Bakers in the Hobart CBD placed second in the poll, with Leslie Vale Bush Bakery in third and Jean-Pascal Patisserie in fourth.

Linda Free's Cripps Bellerive Bakehouse has been nominated as one of Tasmania's best bakeries. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

Top 5 bakeries

1. Cripps Bakehouse, Bellrive

2. Pigeon Whole Bakers, Hobart

3. Bush Bakery, Leslie Vale

4. Jean-Pascal Patisserie, New Town

5. Summer Kitchen Organic Bakery, Ranelagh

Look out for our next Best of Tassie category — Tassie’s Best Coach — with nominations opening from 6pm Monday via the Mercury’s Facebook page.