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1. Lee's Family Bakers
Lee's Family Bakers on Stanhope Road in South Shields has a 4.9 rating from 637 reviews. | Google
2. Northern Rye
Northern Rye in Newcastle has a 4.9 rating from 431 reviews. Photo: Iain Buist
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3. Paticake Patisserie
Named after co-owner Pati, Paticake Patisserie in Sunderland has a 4.9 rating from 279 reviews. | Sunderland Echo
4. Pia's Artisan Bakery
Over in North Shields, Pia's Artisan Bakery has a 4.9 rating from 71 reviews. | Google