The Dusty Knuckle to open third London bakery on Blackstock Road this November

# What's announced London. The new shop will launch in November at 81 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park (N4 2JW). Time Out named Dusty Knuckle its bakery of the year in 2025.

# Why this matters Dusty Knuckle has built a reputation across London for packed sourdough sandwiches, pastries and boldly flavoured pizzas. Adding a Finsbury Park site widens its north/central footprint and gives local shoppers and commuters another nearby option for its signature baked goods.

# Where the brand started and how it expanded

• Founders: Max Tobias, Rebecca Oliver and Daisy Terry.
• First location: Dalston, opened 2014.
• Second permanent shop: Green Lanes, opened 2021.
• Mobile operation: a van café in Highbury Fields since around 2024.

Those moves show a measured, incremental approach to growth rather than rapid roll-out.

# What to expect at Blackstock Road

# Community and training work Dusty Knuckle runs a trainee programme aimed at young people who face barriers to employment. The company provides on-the-job mentoring for participants described as 'at-risk' youth, which is a core element of how the business operates alongside its commercial activity.

# Practical details

• Address: 81 Blackstock Road, N4 2JW.
• Opening timeframe: November (year of report).

# What remains unknown

• Exact opening date in November.
• Whether the Finsbury Park site will include sit-in café space, a pizza offering, or new items unique to this location.
• Hours of operation and ordering options (counter, takeaway, online, delivery).

# How this fits local trends The arrival of another independent bakery aligns with recent activity across London's food scene, where established local brands add second or third locations and specialist bakeries expand beyond single shops or market stalls.

# Quick takeaway If you want Dusty Knuckle staples nearby, watch for the November opening at 81 Blackstock Road in Finsbury Park. Expect the bakery's familiar sourdough-based items and pastries, and look out for further announcements on the shop's layout and full menu as the opening approaches.