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Simmons Bakery in Southdown, Harpenden

Closed · opens 6:30am today Hygiene 5 – Very good AL5 1LG
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Simmons – bakery in Southdown, Harpenden
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Opening hours

Tue 02:42
Closed · opens 6:30am today
Monday6:30am – 5pm
Tuesday Today6:30am – 5pm
Wednesday6:30am – 5pm
Thursday6:30am – 5pm
Friday6:30am – 5pm
Saturday7am – 5pm
Sunday8am – 4pm

Open 7 days · about 71 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About Simmons

Simmons is a bakery in Southdown, Harpenden, found at 1 Piggottshill Lane, AL5 1LG. It is a classic British high-street baker: think sausage rolls, pasties, iced buns and fresh bloomers. It is one of 45 Simmon's Bakers locations we list across the UK.

Simmons is open 7 days a week. It opens as early as 6:30am, handy for a pre-work loaf or coffee. Sunday trading makes it a useful weekend option. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 5/5, awarded on 9 December 2025 by St Albans City.

If you are coming by train or tube, Harpenden station is roughly a 16-minute walk. Within a 3 km radius we list 4 other bakeries, the closest about 0.7 mi away. From central Harpenden it is roughly 0.7 mi away. Practical notes: outdoor seating.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

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Full menu

Breakfast

  • Bacon Roll£3.05Hot back bacon in a freshly baked white or brown roll.
  • Sausage Breakfast Roll£3.05Pork sausages served hot in a soft bakery roll.
  • CroissantV£2.20Butter croissant baked fresh and served warm if you like.

Sandwiches & Lunch

  • Freshly Made Sandwich£4.65Sandwich made in the bakery each morning with classic fillings.
  • Filled Baguette£5.30Crusty baguette filled with favourites like chicken salad or ham and cheese.
  • Toastie£5.40Hot toastie with melted cheese and a choice of fillings.

Cakes & Bread

  • Cake SliceV£3.50Slice of a homemade cake from the counter, flavours change daily.
  • Scone with Jam & CreamV£2.80Fruit scone served with strawberry jam and clotted cream.
  • Jam DoughnutV£1.65Light sugared doughnut filled with raspberry jam.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected9 December 2025
Local authoritySt Albans City
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementVery good

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Harpenden Rail0.6 mi16 min

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Questions about Simmons

What are Simmons's opening hours?

Monday: 6:30am – 5pm; Tuesday: 6:30am – 5pm; Wednesday: 6:30am – 5pm; Thursday: 6:30am – 5pm; Friday: 6:30am – 5pm; Saturday: 7am – 5pm; Sunday: 8am – 4pm. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is Simmons open on Sundays?

Yes – on Sundays it opens 8am – 4pm.

What time does Simmons open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 6:30am. On Monday it is 6:30am – 5pm.

Where is Simmons?

Simmons is at 1 Piggottshill Lane, Southdown, Harpenden AL5 1LG. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to Simmons?

Harpenden is the closest, about 0.6 mi away – roughly a 16-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does Simmons have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 9 December 2025 by St Albans City. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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