Warburtons Reviews 220

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.6

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Looking at 54 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the product quality, noting that items like bread and teacakes had changed for the worse, often tasting chemical or bland. Customers also frequently reported issues with products going moldy well before their best-before dates, even when stored correctly. The price was another common point of contention, with many feeling that the cost was too high for the diminished quality and smaller product sizes. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with specific products, such as the Farmhouse White slice bread or the new Our Dough soda bread, finding them to be of good taste and texture. A few other people also felt that certain items, like the thin crumpets, were excellent and should not be changed.

What people talk about most

Product

Customers consistently express disappointment with product quality. Many reviewers report that bread goes... See more

Quality

Customers consistently express strong dissatisfaction with product quality. Many reviewers report that bread... See more

Price

Reviewers express strong dissatisfaction with the pricing, often citing that the product is overpriced for... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

There is hardly any fruit in Warburton's Fruity Teacakes despite the claim on the packet of 'plump and juicy currants, sultanas and raisins'. Other brands including shop own brands are better.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have always loved your tea cakes but recently have not been enjoying them. Smaller, different taste less fruit. Checked online to find everything had changed. I'm afraid I will no longer be buying t... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I’ve ate warbatons for 44 years & loved it until recently, bread after 1-2 days with plenty of date left goes green/ moldy. Bought lidls own & lovely, lasted 11 days 👍👍👍👍

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I used to think Warburtons Half & Half was ok, but the quality seems to have gone down the pan. Has the recipe changed? The taste and texture is every bit as bad as the bread from Tesco and Hovis.


1.6

Bad

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

220 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been eating Warburtons bread for 30…

Been eating Warburtons bread for 30 years but the last few Toastie loaves taste awful almost plastic in taste so now buying Hovis think J Warburton has been too busy making stupid adverts with Kermit the Frog while his bread now tastes worse than Aldis own brand and I see many feel the same shame that

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warburtons toastie is now a joke

Warburtons toastie is now a joke, the slices are so thin while the price is high, i would question why this loaf is still branding itself as "toastie".
Much better options out there at well below Warburton price.

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used to like Warburtons products until...

I used to like Warburtons products. However, I've been increasingly dissatisfied as the quality has been hit and miss. Mainly going mouldy far too quickly.
Recently I heard something that may explain. Someone gained a position in a Warburtons bakery through an agency they use. He was told, on induction, several examples of entire batches just being thrown out because a sick staff member had worked instead of staying off. Therefore strict rule was staff mustn't turn up if they had any sickness /diarrhea as it could contaminate a whole batch...had to be a 48 hours before a return to a shift.
So on a few occasions over 3/4 months this person reported in as having a cold or feeling slightly nauseous and was told to skip the next 2 shifts. He didn't get paid so no motivation whatsoever for "pulling a sickie"! In fact he wanted to work and felt well enough to work but was told by supervisors "no, we can't afford infection". So it came as a shock when the agency phoned and said he was no longer required.. reason given.. inconsistent attendance. There was zero right of reply because he was agency staff. So now I have images of really sick and infectious people working in Warburtons bakery, afraid to mention anything in case they get laid off.
As that could indeed be one reason the products go mouldy more quickly.. I dont touch Warbutons now .. urgh...

24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poison dressed as bread

The ingredients lists read like a horror film. Awful product, a bunch of chemicals formed to look slightly like a loaf of real bread.

I will be actively encouraging anyone I see carrying warburtons in a shop or supermarket to move onto real bread, for the sake of their health and to stop them wasting money on fake, overpriced, unhealthy slop dressed up as something it just isn't.

12 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hardly any fruit

There is hardly any fruit in Warburton's Fruity Teacakes despite the claim on the packet of 'plump and juicy currants, sultanas and raisins'. Other brands including shop own brands are better.

7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tostie loaf I’m surprised it does not…

Tostie loaf I’m surprised it does not ignite in the toaster the amount of chemicals Warburtons add into their “products”. I use the term product, as it’s clearly not traditional bread making, highly processed junk.

30 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So concerned with trying to make extra…

So concerned with trying to make extra margin reduce packet size for greater price , find cheaper ingredients to stuff products with including emulsifiers, palm oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, gelling agents
Etc - that they don’t hold any of the original brand values. A load of crap.

28 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Health Hazard

Just to make the company aware that piece of metal was found in a slice of toast, and it could have resulted in some severe health implications.it was small round and as sharp as a fish hook. Tried to notify the company however their on line form doesnt work.Qite concerning.

2 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Green before sell by date

Have been buying half and half for years but the last three loaves have gone green and mouldy before the sell by date. I thought I got unlucky with one, maybe two but three loaves and I know something is wrong. I store always in the same place, a cool cupboard. Have to choose another brand now as fed up chucking and buying new bread.

1 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mouldy Bread

We have eaten their sliced loaf for years but just lately just after Three or Four days its going mouldy,we will have to find something else.(sad was good)

27 January 2026
Unprompted review

Is this your company?

Claim your profile to access Trustpilot’s free business tools and connect with customers.

Get free account

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look