Caribbean Bakery · West Mersea town centre
Mersea Island Bakery Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Mersea Island Bakery: 33 items across 5 sections, from patties to drinks.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Mersea Island Bakery. Always ask staff about allergens.
Patties
- Ackee and saltfish pattyDF £3.10 Jamaica's national dish folded into flaky golden pastry.
- Chicken pattyPopular £1.95 Curried chicken in a turmeric-tinted flaky pastry case.
- Jerk chicken patty £2.70 Smoky jerk-spiced chicken in a crisp, flaky turnover.
- Saltfish pattyDF £3.10 Salted cod with onion, peppers and thyme in yellow pastry.
- Vegetable pattyVVGDF £2.50 Spiced mixed vegetables with scotch bonnet in golden flaky pastry.
Breads
- Roti skinVVGDF £2.30 Soft Trinidadian dhalpuri roti with ground split peas.
- Coco breadPopularV £1.40 Soft, folded coconut milk bread that is slightly sweet.
- Spice bunV £5.30 Dark, sticky bun with molasses, raisins and cherries.
- Hardo breadPopularV £3.50 Dense, slightly sweet Jamaican white loaf, ideal for fried dumplings and toast.
- Easter bun with cheeseV £6.45 Spiced fruit bun served with a slab of processed cheese.
- Bun and cheese sliceV £2.20 Single slice of spiced bun with cheese, a Jamaican favourite.
- Fried dumplings (4)V £3.05 Golden fried flour dumplings, crisp outside and fluffy inside.
- Hard dough bread (sliced)V £3.35 Sliced Jamaican hardo loaf for sandwiches and toast.
Cakes & Sweet Treats
- TotoV £2.25 Moist coconut cake spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Grater cakeVGFDF £1.30 Pink and white Jamaican coconut sugar candy, sweet and chewy.
- Black cake (whole, to order)V £32.00 Celebration fruit cake made with rum-steeped fruits and browning.
- GizzadaV £1.50 Crisp pastry shell with sweet spiced grated coconut filling.
- Rock cakePopularV £1.80 Crumbly coconut and fruit cake with a rough, rocky top.
- Coconut dropsVVGGFDF £1.50 Chewy clusters of diced coconut cooked in ginger and brown sugar.
- Bulla cakePopularVDF £0.95 Dark, molasses and ginger flat cake, often eaten with cheese or butter.
- Sweet potato puddingVGF £3.00 Dense, spiced pudding made with grated sweet potato and coconut milk.
Hot Food
- Ital stewVVGDFGF £8.80 Plant-based vegetable stew with coconut milk and spices.
- Curry goat boxPopularGFDF £12.50 Slow-cooked bone-in curry goat served with rice and peas and salad.
- Brown stew chickenGFDF £9.30 Chicken braised in a rich browning gravy, with rice and peas.
- Ackee and saltfishDF £12.50 Ackee sautéed with salt cod, peppers and onions, served with dumplings.
- Saltfish fritters (4)DF £4.80 Four crispy fritters of salt cod, peppers and spring onion.
- Jerk chicken boxPopularGF £10.00 Smoky jerk chicken with rice and peas and coleslaw.
Drinks
- Carrot juicePopularVGF £3.15 Sweet homemade carrot juice with nutmeg and condensed milk.
- Bigga or TingVVGGF £1.60 Jamaican fizzy grapefruit or fruit soda, served cold.
- Irish mossVGF £3.45 Thick sea moss drink blended with milk and spices.
- SorrelPopularVVGGF £2.60 Spiced hibiscus drink with ginger, popular at Christmas.
- Ginger beerVVGGF £3.10 Fiery homemade ginger beer, freshly brewed and chilled.
- Peanut punchVGFN £3.10 Creamy Caribbean drink of peanut butter, oats, milk and nutmeg.
Ordering tips for Mersea Island Bakery
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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