A much-loved Norfolk and Suffolk bakery chain is on the rise as it launches its ninth café in a coastal hotspot. 

Two Magpies Bakery is now open along The Quay in Wells-next-the-Sea and it has a 'mini magpie' concept, the same as the Beccles branch, where it is slightly smaller and more geared towards takeaways. 

However, if you do fancy eating inside then there are 16 covers in the Wells café, which were all full on opening day.

Eastern Daily Press: Owner Steve Magnall outside the new Two Magpies Bakery in Wells-next-the-Sea Picture: Sonya DuncanOwner Steve Magnall outside the new Two Magpies Bakery in Wells-next-the-Sea Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Steve Magnall/Two Magpies)

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On offer is a range of bread loaves, sausage rolls, cakes, tray bakes, filled brioche rolls and croissants and much more. 

Customers can also enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, including coffees, freshly-squeezed orange juice and smoothies.

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Two Magpies Bakery was founded by Rebecca Bishop in Southwold in 2013, with Steve Magnall joining the business in 2018.

It now employs more than 170 people and has a thriving bake school in Darsham too. 

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Eastern Daily Press: Owner Steve Magnall with the Two Magpies Bakery team in Wells Picture: Sonya DuncanOwner Steve Magnall with the Two Magpies Bakery team in Wells Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

Mr Magnall, the owner of Two Magpies, said: "We have built the brand with a consistent message of using the best ingredients and real people make our products lovingly by hand.

"We have such great customer loyalty and many people who came on opening day in Wells have been to several sites - they also love the look and feel of the new café."

Eastern Daily Press: Bakewell slices and cookies on the counter at Two Magpies in Wells Picture: Sonya DuncanBakewell slices and cookies on the counter at Two Magpies in Wells Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Newsquest)

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Over the last decade, Two Magpies Bakery has won a whole host of accolades, including being named the region's best bakery at the National Bakery Awards 2020. 

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Mr Magnall added: "I want to keep growing this business while still producing great products and maintaining a great team.

"I don't see why we couldn't go up to 20 sites and beyond." 

Two Magpies Bakery in Wells is open daily from 8am to 5pm, with plans for evening opening until 8pm during the summer.