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Loafi's Custard Tarts: A Northern Comfort

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Loafi, a beloved bakery in Ramsbottom, offers classic British treats like Eccles cakes and custard tarts, with a standout menu featuring generously filled custard tarts in various flavors. Run by former executive chef Rich Sharples, the bakery emphasizes straightforward, nostalgic flavors with northern roots, balancing sweets with solid savories like sausage rolls and bacon sandwiches. Customers rave about the approachable quality and comforting taste of home, making it a must-visit spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Loafi's Custard Tarts: A Northern Comfort

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Loafi's Custard Tarts: A Northern Comfort. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 13th, a bakery called Lofi and Rams bottom has quickly become a local favorite since opening last year. It focuses on classic British treats like Eccles Cakes, Shorebread and Cornflake Tarts, but the real draw is their standout custard tarts. These are generously filled with smooth A custard in a crisp pastry case available plain or with twists like coconut and raspberry jam. The man running the show is Rich Sharples, a former executive chef from Gary Usher's Elite Beastro's Group. He's brought his skills to baking, emphasizing straightforward nostalgic flavors with northern roots. You might spot specials using extra ingredients keeping things fresh without over complicating. Customers can't get enough, with trays emptying in minutes as word spreads. People travel from afar for that comforting taste of home, praising the approachable quality that hits right in the nostalgia spot. Lofi balances sweets with solid savouries too, like sausage rolls from local butchers and bacon sandwiches on soft nook rolls.

At 11 a.m. weekdays, fresh sandwiches appear using local meats and fillings such as cured ham or coronation chicken. Grab a meal deal with a drink in crisps for 7 pounds 95 pence or pair soup like, current ham, lentil and tomato with sourdough. This spot nails the vibe of a proper Lancashire bake house, dialing back to reliable favorites that deliver every time. If you're nearby, it's calling your name.

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