Turks and Caicos Bakeries
Despite its small size, the island of Providenciales has a great selection of bakeries and cafés that produce a full array of delicious goods.
Several breads and desserts have long been part of the local cuisine of the Turks and Caicos Islands. These include Journey Cake or Johnny Cake, a cornbread that was favored for its ability to keep well and was a staple for fishermen and sailors. Today, white bread and rolls as well as desserts (such as fruit cake and rum cake) are popular. The local recipes and baking styles of these goods share traits with those in the neighboring Bahamas.
Agriculture has always been limited in the Turks and Caicos due to the sparse freshwater resources, poor soil, and arid environment. Consequently, few grain and cereal crops have been raised here beyond maize and millet, which was often cooked as grits rather than baked.
Where to Get Baked Goods
There are several places on Providenciales where you can find tasty baked goods. Most are located in Grace Bay. The best time to go is in the morning, as some goods sell out during the day.
Caicos Bakery
Caicos Bakery is found in the small Caicos Café Plaza. This French bakery serves a wide selection of baked goods that are made fresh every morning, as well as coffee made from local TCI Coffee Roasters beans. Choose from bread, croissants, sandwiches, small pizzas, and desserts.
Tribe
Tribe is a deli and restaurant located upstairs at the Ports of Call plaza in central Grace Bay. The deli primarily serves sandwiches, salads, and other prepared foods. Tribe's proprietary loaves of rustic and sourdough artisan bread, which are offered as both round loaves and baguettes, are a local favorite. You can purchase Tribe baguettes at Graceway Gourmet.
Graceway Gourmet and Graceway IGA
The Graceway Gourmet and Graceway IGA supermarkets offer a full range of fresh-baked goods, including breads, cookies, donuts, muffins, pastries, cakes, and more. Both stores stock similar items, yet availability varies by time and day.
Chinson’s
While Chinson's Grill Shack is best known for its Caribbean jerk dishes, the establishment is also a busy bakery with a selection of loaf breads and dinner rolls. The baked goods for sale often include fresh coco bread, a soft and doughy Jamaican bread sometimes eaten with Jamaican patties.
Cakes
If you need a cake for a wedding, party, or other event, the island of Providenciales has both pre-made cakes available at grocery stores and custom cake bakers who prepare incredible and unique creations.
A traditional layer cake isn't the only option. Bakers can create cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, unique pastries, and dessert buffets.
Custom cake bakers can also accommodate dietary and allergy concerns by making cakes nut-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, or vegan. For special requests, it’s best to contact your baker well in advance so that they can import uncommon ingredients if necessary.
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