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Forget sad supermarket sandwiches, level-up your lunch at this epic Nottingham bakery Forget sad supermarket sandwiches, level-up your lunch at this epic Nottingham bakery
Forget sad supermarket sandwiches, level-up your lunch at this epic Nottingham bakery | The Ugly Bread Bakery
Your body is a temple and deserves a delicious lunch

In 2024 we're saying goodbye to sad lunches. We're ditching regrettable supermarket meal deals and instead choosing to fuel our bodies with something worthy.

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Nottingham is home to a variety of coffee shops, cafes, and bakeries, all dishing up delicious lunches on the go.

So to ensure that you're well-fed this year, we're starting a series of the best lunch spots in the city, starting with The Ugly Bread Bakery.

The Ugly Bread Bakery, located on Carlton Street, serves epic sandwiches and delightful cakes.

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There's the option to dine in or take away, so you can enjoy an incredible lunch or coffee away from your desk.

Sandwiches are the staple of every lunchbox and the offerings at The Ugly Bread Bakery are great.

There are choices to suit every taste ranging from salami and goat's cheese to cream cheese and roasted veggies.

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In addition to epic lunchtime choices, you can purchase sourdough pizzas to eat in or take out to cook at home.

What's lunch without a sweet treat? Thankfully, the bakery also has a tremendous selection of cakes, treats, and pastries like cannolis, gooey brownies, and carrot cake.

"Best sandwiches in Notts"

The Ugly Bread Bakery has an overall rating of 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor, boasting a series of excellent reviews.

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Jenny Denman said: "Excellent from the minute that we entered to the minute that we left. Great food and coffee and such friendly and efficient staff."

Another reviewer said: "Best pizza and sandwiches in Notts. Excellent food, best pizza, thin crispy lightly baked dough with fresh ingredients just how it should be. Caters to all tummies and allergies and is also dog-friendly. The bakery is also so good focccia and cannolis. Good value for money and great service will defo be back."

Sam B said: "Wonderful hearty food with great service and a nice atmosphere, highly recommend for on the go or eating in. Also great deals on food every day."

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