Lynn's Bakery review
Ranked 2 of 7 in Cake makers in Telford
Best for: neighbourhood bakery counter in Donnington
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Trading as LYNN'S BAKERY LTD · 11 The Parade, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EB · Service area: Telford
Lynn's Bakery in short
Lynn's Bakery is the Donnington parade counter run by a live limited company, selling everyday bakes over the shop counter rather than taking design-led orders online. Its strength is steadiness: a neighbourhood shop regulars return to, backed by the top hygiene mark, and in our view one of the most likeable counters in this round.
Reviewers rate it warmly, with 4.7 from 215 Google reviews, a strong showing for a single-counter bakery [3].
What counts against it is how little exists on paper beyond the listing and the registers: no menu, no prices and no insurance details are published [3]. Our judgement is that Lynn's Bakery suits a walk-in celebration order from a well-reviewed local counter, not design browsing from the sofa.
Our verdict
Our judgement: Lynn's Bakery suits you if you want a long-standing Donnington bakery counter with a 4.7 Google average and a 5 hygiene rating behind it [2] [3]. The trade-off is a thin public footprint, with no working website, menu or prices to browse before you visit [3].
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 66.3 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
90 out of 100
The Food Standards Agency register lists the bakery with a 5 rating, inspected 16 December 2024 [2].
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
40 out of 100
No menu, price list or quote route is published on the pages checked [3].
Website and service information C7 · weight 5%
30 out of 100
No working website could be opened; the Places listing carries the address and phone [3].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company since | 2021 | Source companies-house |
Industry qualifications
Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.
- FSA Food Hygiene RatingSourcedchecked 4 September 2026. Reference Rating 5 (FHRSID 249614).
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Questions about Lynn's Bakery
Is Lynn's Bakery any good?
Is Lynn's Bakery registered with a food scheme?
It is listed on the Food Standards Agency hygiene register with a 5 rating, which is the top mark available [2]. That entry names the Donnington parade shop directly, so you can check it yourself by business name. Ask for the rating details when you phone your order through.
What does Lynn's Bakery charge?
It publishes no menu, price list or quote route, so nothing about charges can be sourced from its pages [3]. Phone the counter with your servings and design and ask for the price before you commit. Get that figure confirmed on a written order.
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How is Lynn's Bakery ranked?
It ranks second of the seven Telford cake makers in our September round, carried by warm customer evidence and the top hygiene mark against a thin website and pricing record. Read the full review, then phone the counter with your brief.
Others assessed for this trade
- Cake Box Telford71.7 / 100Ranked 1. Best for egg-free celebration cakes ordered online at published prices.
- Greggs65.3 / 100Ranked 3. Best for everyday bakes, sandwiches and sweet treats.
- Eggless Cakeshop Telford63.4 / 100Ranked 4. Best for egg-free celebration and wedding cakes.
- Creams Cafe Telford61.7 / 100Ranked 5. Best for late-night desserts in Southwater.
Sources
- Companies House — LYNN'S BAKERY LTD overview (13696392) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Food Standards Agency — Lynnes Bakery, 11 The Parade, hygiene rating 5 Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing — Lynn's Bakery Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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