Rhody Gem: June Love’s English Bakery in Middletown

July 2023

Photo courtesy of June Love’s English Bakery

Posted Friday, June 30, 2023 12:00 pm

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By Abigail Lebowitz

What it is:

A bakeshop known for its English cakes, pastries, cookies, and specialty desserts.

Where to find it:

Find June Love’s housed in a red-roofed commercial plaza on busy Aquidneck Avenue; a standalone sign bearing the Union Jack confirms your arrival.

What makes it a Rhody Gem?

Tea cakes, rock buns, sticky toffee pudding, and more are bakery staples across the UK, yet finding these treats in the states was difficult until now.
Enter mother and son June and Nishan Lawton, who founded their business on making British favorites using locally sourced ingredients. When asked if their surname is Love, Nishan chuckles and explains, “that’s what my mom calls everyone!” Inside the small bright space, patrons will find a variety of classic baked goods along with seasonal desserts in the case. The menu is updated as the duo discovers new recipes on trips back to their village of Harpham. June Love’s is also a regular at farmers markets this summer so be sure to visit their markets page online for updates.