A bakery to pick up bread, a café for a slice of cake and a dessert shop after dinner are three different kinds of stop. This small selection gives each a place, with enough practical detail to avoid arriving after the counter has closed. Choose BEK for bread and pastries, the Dovecote for a coffee break, or Utopia for a pudding in Fareham town centre.
BEK Sourdough Bakery: bread and pastries in Gosport
BEK’s Gosport shop is at 9A High Street, PO12 1BX. The business has bakeries in Gosport and Southampton and describes its bread as slow fermented, shaped by hand and baked daily. The range includes classic and wholemeal sourdough alongside pastries, so it is useful for taking a loaf home as well as picking up a treat.
Published Gosport hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, and Saturday, 8am to 1pm. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Saturday’s early finish is particularly worth remembering if you are combining the bakery with shopping or a waterfront visit. See BEK’s locations and bread range.
What to budget and when to order
On 25 October 2026 the website listed a classic sourdough loaf at £4.40 and a croissant at £3.20. The pastry range also included cinnamon buns, fruit Danish pastries and filled croissants. Prices and the counter selection can change, so use the online shop to compare the current range.
BEK offers preordering for collection with two days’ notice. If you need a particular loaf or a larger quantity, that is more useful than relying on what remains on the shelf. Choose Gosport as the collection location. Browse the pastry range or read our BEK business profile.
The Dovecote Eatery: a coffee and cake break
The Dovecote is at Home Farm on Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, PO16 8UT. Its online ordering menu includes coffee, tea, cakes and smaller sweet treats. It is a useful choice when you want to pause over a drink rather than buy a whole celebration cake or a loaf for the week.
The selection shown online changes and individual items can sell out. If a dietary choice or a particular cake is central to your visit, ask what is available that day. Find the café and booking details. For more places to meet over a drink, use our coffee and brunch guide.
Utopia Desserts: a pudding on West Street
Utopia Desserts is at 63 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0AT. Its menu centres on waffles, cookie dough and gelato, making it a different choice from a daytime bakery or traditional café. It is useful to keep in mind for a sweet stop after a town centre meal.
The website advertises opening into the evening, including until 10pm Monday to Thursday. Check the current hours, menu and ordering options before setting off, especially around holidays. The business also links to an allergen guide. See Utopia’s menu or visit our Utopia profile.
Pick the stop that suits the occasion
For a Saturday loaf, head to BEK before 1pm or arrange collection in advance. For a café catch up, check the Dovecote’s current offering. For dessert after dinner, look at Utopia’s evening hours. If you are buying for a group, preorder what you need and check collection times before arranging the rest of the day. Browse more local food guides to build the rest of your outing.
