Olympic Bakery is a general store in Unit 6, Lynden Court, Queenwood, Hamilton, and its baking is what most people come for. The bread is baked fresh each day, and the almond croissants, fruit tarts and chocolate cake are the pastries customers name. Alongside the baking the shop stocks groceries, a range of organic snacks and some local produce, so a visit can be a whole shop or just a treat.
Customers praise the freshness of the baking and say the staff are friendly and happy to give recommendations, including on where the products come from. Not everyone is won over. One customer found the layout cramped at peak times, which makes it awkward to get around with a basket. Another said some items cost more than at the big chains, though they felt the quality and local sourcing made up for it. One would like the shop open longer, especially at weekends.
The shop is a short drive from the centre of Hamilton, and its warm, relaxed inside suits a quick stop with a coffee and a pastry.