# Rachel Leigh Bakes, Folkestone — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rachel Leigh Bakes — Bakery in Folkestone with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 129 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/restaurants/rachel-leigh-bakes (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Bakery # Rachel Leigh Bakes 48 the Old High Street, Folkestone [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8639926050806471308&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Rachel Leigh Bakes](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102819694323581651290) **In short:** Rachel Leigh Bakes is a bakery in Folkestone, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 129 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Rachel Leigh Bakes Rachel Leigh Bakes is a bakery on the Old High Street in Folkestone. The shop makes baked goods including cookies, cinnamon buns and cookie pies, with customers noting generous portion sizes. Portions are reasonably priced. Staff are reported to be friendly and welcoming. The bakery holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Vintage & Vinyl next door - Folkestone Harbour Yarn next door - J J Taxis next door - Steep Street Coffee House next door - Quarterhouse next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this bakery's delicious and high-quality baked goods, especially the cookies, cinnamon buns, and cookie pies, with many noting the generous portion sizes. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who are often praised for their helpful recommendations. Visitors appreciate the reasonable prices and the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a sweet treat. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (129 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Folkestone Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1732488). [More restaurants in Folkestone](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (129 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Folkestone **Plus Code** 9F3335JM+4H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Folkestone Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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