Bakehouse (bakery)
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| Industry | Bakery, Food |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Grégoire Michaud |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
Number of locations | 7 (2025) |
Area served | Hong Kong |
| Products | Egg tarts, croissants, doughnuts, cookies, sausage rolls, and scones |
| Website | https://www.bakehouse.hk/ |
Bakehouse is a Swiss-founded bakery chain in Hong Kong.[1] It was founded by Grégoire Michaud in 2013. It opened its first shop in Wan Chai in 2018 and as of 2025 has seven shops across Hong Kong.[2][3][4][5] Bakehouse is best known for its egg tart, a traditional Chinese desert in Hong Kong, which had been readapted by the bakery.[6][1][7] Bakehouse also serves pastry products such as croissants, doughnuts, cookies, sausage rolls, and scones.[8][9][10][11]
History
Bakehouse was founded by Swiss Chef Grégoire Michaud, the former executive chef at Four Seasons Hong Kong, in 2013.[9][12][13] It started as a wholesale bakery supplying kitchens in Hong Kong.[14]
In 2018, Bakehouse opened its first store in Wan Chai. It opened its second store in Soho in 2020. In 2022, Bakehouse opened three new stores in Tsim Sha Tsui, Stanley, and Causeway Bay respectively.[5] In 2024, Bakehouse opened a new store in Tung Chung.[2][15] In 2025, Bakehouse opened a new store in Sha Tin as a restaurant, as opposed to the previous stores serving only pastry products.[16]
References
- ^ a b Limbu, Prashan. "HK's great egg tart debate: tradition vs. innovation". www.thestandard.com.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Story". www.bakehouse.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Locations". www.bakehouse.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (18 March 2025). "A Food Lover's Paradise: 8 Must-Visit Places to Eat in Hong Kong During Filmart". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Bakehouse Soho | Restaurants in Soho, Hong Kong". Time Out Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Meet Grégoire Michaud, The Chef Who Created Hong Kong's Most Viral Bakehouse Egg Tart". 8days. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Pursuing the perfect bite in Hong Kong | Travel". Daily Hive. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Catering & Large Orders". www.bakehouse.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b "The Best Bakeries in Hong Kong". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Yu, Helen. "Where to find the best egg tarts in Hong Kong". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "The 13 best bakeries in Hong Kong for bread, pastry, sweets". 8 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Urban Explorer Series: Interview with Grégoire Michaud". pagecommonjournal.pagehotels.com. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Bergin, Celia; Westcott, Ben (7 July 2025). "Butter's global price surge hits croissants and kitchens alike". The Japan Times. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "About - Bakehouse Wholesale". www.bakehouse.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "A recipe for success? Why some food places thrive in Hong Kong, but others fail". South China Morning Post. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Sha Tin Restaurant Menu". www.bakehouse.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.