Layers Bakery launches in East London

Destination bakery Layers has opened the doors to its new waterfront store and cafe in Goodluck Hope, East London.

The store will be open from 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday, offering freshly baked sourdough goods, coffees, grab-and-go breakfasts as well as an all-day brunch menu.

The store is founded by three partners, who have years of industry experience in hospitality, retail, coffee, baked goods, and food.

Goodluck Hope is the industrial-inspired riverside development of 841 new homes on Leamouth Peninsula, creating an island neighbourhood of new homes.

Faye Weatherburn, co-founder of Layers, said: “I fell in love with this location from the very first time we came to visit, back in May 2022. There was still construction taking place and yet, we went in and looked at each other and said, ‘Yes, I think this is it.’ There is something about the view of the O2, being so close to the water, and the history of the location that just makes it all magical. We look forward to opening and serving the new community at Goodluck Hope.”

James Boyce, associate regional sales director at Ballymore, added: “We are delighted to welcome Layers Bakery to our island community. The island is already home to a number of thriving independent businesses, and the arrival of an exciting new destination bakery will bring the best food, drink and atmosphere right to the doorstep of our residents, offering ultimate convenience. Layers joins the neighbouring cocktail bars, coffee shops, galleries and culture hubs just a few minutes away on City Island, completing our island story.”