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The Cake Story Patisserie in Colchester town centre

Hours not listed Hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary CO1 1LG
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The Cake Story – patisserie in Colchester town centre
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Opening hours

Sun 05:56
Opening hours not published

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About this bakery

About The Cake Story

The Cake Story is a patisserie in Colchester town centre, found at 4 Priory Walk, CO1 1LG. Pastries and patisserie take centre stage on the counter.

We do not yet hold confirmed opening times for The Cake Story. Independent bakeries often sell out and close early, so check before you travel. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 1/5, awarded on 23 July 2025 by Colchester.

The nearest public transport is Colchester Town station, about 5 minutes away on foot (0.2 mi). 6 other bakeries sit within about ten minutes' walk, which makes Colchester Centre a good area to compare loaves and cakes.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research, last checked May 2024. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for a patisserie like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Pâtisserie Individuelle

  • Mille-feuilleV£5.20Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
  • ReligieuseV£5.45Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
  • OpéraVN£5.75Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.

Macarons & Petits Fours

  • Pâte de fruitsVGFDF£6.90Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
  • Madeleines (bag of 6)V£6.70Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
  • Macarons (box of 6)VGFN£12.50Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.

Viennoiserie

  • Croissant au beurreV£2.55Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
  • Escargot aux raisinsV£3.30Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
  • Croissant aux pistachesVN£4.90Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

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

Food hygiene rating

1 – Major improvement necessary

Inspected23 July 2025
Local authorityColchester
Food handlingMajor improvement necessary
Cleanliness & premisesGenerally satisfactory
Food safety managementImprovement necessary

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

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Colchester Town Rail0.2 mi5 min
Colchester Rail0.9 mi23 min
Hythe (Colchester) Rail1.1 mi27 min

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Questions about The Cake Story

Where is The Cake Story?

The Cake Story is at 4 Priory Walk, Colchester town centre CO1 1LG. 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 Cake Story?

Colchester Town is the closest, about 0.2 mi away – roughly a 5-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does The Cake Story have?

It holds a rating of 1 – Major improvement necessary, from an inspection on 23 July 2025 by Colchester. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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