Dusty Knuckle bakery approved for Blackstock Road site
Hackney Council grants planning permission for new signage at 81 Blackstock Road, with a rumoured November opening.
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The Dusty Knuckle bakery has secured planning permission for new signage at 81 Blackstock Road, its third permanent London location. Hackney Council approved the application on September 25, with the bakery rumoured to open in November. The site was previously occupied by Italian restaurant Il Cavaliere.
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Planning application 2026/1456, submitted in July, detailed plans for new double-glazed timber doors with a fanlight, a traditional Victorian awning, and pink granite plinths. A painted sign featuring the company logo and the words "The Dusty Knuckle Bakery" was also approved. Max Tobias of The Dusty Knuckle Kitchen was listed as the applicant. The approved floorplan indicates a restaurant, bakery, and cafe at the front of the premises, with a kitchen located at the rear.
About The Dusty Knuckle
The bakery, known for its sourdough and sandwiches, began in a Dalston car park in 2014. It moved to a permanent site near the Arcola Theatre in 2018, followed by a second location in Green Lanes, Harringay, in 2021. The business also operates a van cafe at Highbury Fields. The Dusty Knuckle is recognised for its social mission, training young people facing employment barriers. Its Harringay site offers all-day breakfasts, lunches, soups, salads, and evening pizzas.
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Blackstock Road's Reputation
The stretch of Blackstock Road where the new bakery will open was named by Time Out last year as one of the world's coolest streets. It is noted for its diverse mix of independent food establishments, cultural offerings, and a blend of modern and traditional businesses, including Kurdish, Turkish, and Ethiopian restaurants, a bookshop and bar, a grocery store, pubs, and cafes.
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+What has Hackney Council approved for 81 Blackstock Road?
Hackney Council approved planning application 2026/1456 on September 25, 2026, for new signage at 81 Blackstock Road. This permission allows for new doors, a traditional Victorian awning, and a painted company sign, paving the way for The Dusty Knuckle bakery's new location.
+When is The Dusty Knuckle bakery expected to open on Blackstock Road?
While no official opening date has been confirmed, The Dusty Knuckle bakery is rumoured to open its third permanent site at 81 Blackstock Road in November 2026. The planning permission for signage was approved on September 25, 2026.
+Who is behind the new bakery on Blackstock Road?
The applicant for the planning permission was Max Tobias of The Dusty Knuckle Kitchen. The Dusty Knuckle is a celebrated bakery known for its sourdough, sandwiches, and social mission of training young people facing employment barriers.
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