There’s a story behind every slice. And ours begins with a corner shop, a community, and a simple idea: good food should be easy to get, feel like home, and taste like a treat.
Where it all began
Westham Bakery started as Westham on the Go, a local convenience store that quickly became a favourite stop for bread, milk, and a quick chat. But something magical happened between the weekly essentials. People started asking for more. A sweet treat here, a celebration cake there. And we listened.
What began as convenience soon turned into celebration. Before we knew it, our shelves were filling up with freshly baked goods, and customers were coming back for more than just groceries, they were coming for moments.
Baking joy into everyday moments
Today, Westham Bakery is known across Durban for our fresh cream cakes, fudgy brownies, flaky pies, and slices that melt in your mouth, all at prices that make sense. But at the heart of it all is still the same love for community, quality, and creating a space that feels like your own.
Whether you’re popping in before work, grabbing your family’s go-to loaf, or ordering a personalised cake with piped messages (yes, we still do that for free), Westham is here for your big days and your everyday.
There’s nothing quite like hearing a customer say, “This is my Westham.” It means we’re doing something right. It means the bakery isn’t just a business, it’s part of the rhythm of your week, your go-to stop, your familiar face on a busy day.
Every store, your store
From Phoenix to Newlands, Longbury Drive to Dube Village, and Verulam in between, each Westham Bakery shares the same warm, homely feel. But step inside and you’ll always find a little something that reflects the local spirit. That’s the beauty of a bakery that grows with its community.
And yes, Phoenix is open 24/7 because cravings and celebrations don’t run on a schedule.
What’s in store
Walk through our aisles and you’ll find an entire lineup of goodies, all made fresh daily. Our celebration cakes are a crowd favourite, topped with fresh cream, finished with hand-piped messages, and boxed in packaging that feels like a gift. From simple vanilla sponge to over-the-top chocolate creations, we’ve got a cake for every personality.
Looking for something smaller? We’ve got mini desserts, sweetmeats, brownies, cheesecake slices, and cookies that are perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping all to yourself. There’s a sweet treat for every kind of day, from lunchbox surprises to payday spoils.
And because we started as a convenience store, we’ve never forgotten the everyday. You’ll still find your freshly baked bread, milk, eggs, pies, chocolates, and pantry staples on our shelves, stocked and ready when you are. For many of our customers, a trip to Westham is part of their weekly routine. Come for the essentials, leave with something extra.
Made to be shared and posted
Our cakes don’t just taste indulgent, they look the part too. From hand-piped birthday wishes to gift-ready packaging, every product is designed to be part of the moment, whether it’s set up on a party table or opened at the office with wide eyes and forks ready.
Our Sweet Shop Cake is proof. It took us a few tries and a lot of taste tests to get it just right. Now it’s a bestseller that makes us smile every time we see it tagged in your pics.
What’s next?
With new stores on the horizon, more sweet creations in the works, and a growing community of regulars we know by name, the Westham story is just getting started.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about what’s baking next.
