Cornish Bakehouse
About
Bakeries
Price Range : Under $10 (£)
Location
Adress: 11a The Corridor, Bath, BA1 5AP
Phone: +44 1225 426635
Business info
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
Reviews
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Linda K.
TIMING:
- Extremely quick
- To-go style (not sure if there were seating)
- A family of 7 people in front of me, but one person picked up the items and the other person was ringing them up
FOOD:
1. Small traditional
- Texture (outside): light, thick, and flakey exterior bread
- Texture (inside): soft, creamy and hot!
- Seasoning: reminded me of a pot pie
- Portion: very good as a snack
2. Beef roll
- Texture (outside): Thick, more bread-like
- Texture (inside): meat was hard and compact
- Seasoning: good, could've had less salt
- Portion: perfect as my second snack
3. Portuguese egg-tart look-alike
- Texture: light and fluffy
- Seasoning: very creamy and sweet
- Portion: I wish I had 3 more but I bet there was a lot of sugar and eggs used, so 1 was enough
SERVICE:
- Attentive
- Quick
EXTRA:
- This was my only meal of the day. I had the traditional for lunch and the beef roll 3 hours later. I was very happy!
WOULD RECOMMEND?
- Yes -
Joy W.
Tasty and affordable pasties here. I'm still unclear about the difference between a pasty and a meat pie. But never mind that, because it didn't stop us from ordering 3 of them:
Traditional Cornish Steak Pasty with potato and onions,
Creamy Chicken with chicken breast, potatoes, leeks, and onions in bechamel sauce,
Cheese & Bacon with cheddar, smoked bacon, potato and onions.
The crunchy edges of the dough were neatly folded and the pasties were satisfying just to look at. I wouldn't say the filling is incredible, but these were my first pasties and I liked them. -
Matthew K.
What an amazing surprise it was to find a real Cornish bakery in the United Kingdom! My first experience eating a Cornish pasty was ironically in the middle of Phoenix, Arizona (admittedly, that place stays very true to the Cornish traditions and creates some amazing pasties, so the bar was already set pretty high). Nevertheless, my wife and I both really enjoyed this small bakery in the town of Bath - it was the real deal!
Quick bit of history for those who don't know what a Cornish pasty is: back in the 18th and 19th centuries, pasties became popular with miner families. Since miners would spend the day covered in soot, it became tough for them to eat lunch without the soot getting all over their food. Their families would soon start baking pasties, which essentially are full meals surrounded by a thick crust. The miners were then able to hold the crust and eat the meal in the middle (essentially a biodegradable, all-natural, edible container). In modern times, pasties are still popular because, frankly, they're delicious! Whether you order a chicken pot pie, shepherds pie, or traditional pasty, you're bound to love this tasty meal.
On this particular day, my wife and I decided to split the "traditional", which is essentially steak and onions in a shell. Much like a pizza parlor, the pasties are cooked fresh every day and then left in a warm display. Upon ordering, the staff heats up the pasty in the oven. Our traditional pasty was hot and savory (and oh so delicious)!
We also loved the staff. The two employees working at the counter were friendly and offered some great suggestions. The interior of the restaurant includes a few small tables to eat like a small cafe. Prices here are very reasonable as well.
Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here and would certainly venture back soon! -
Camellia C.
Great selection and prices! Popped in and grabbed a lemon meringue for 1.8 pounds, standardized bacon and cheese pasty for around £3, and a giant traditional steak pasty for 4.9 pounds.
The bacon and cheese was hot, crispy, and delicious.
Unfortunately, the steak pasty wasn't heated, so unless I get another one from somewhere else, my understanding of steak pasties will be tragic.
The meringue was very sweet, but that is to be expected. It was deliciously lemon and very dry, which is absolutely perfect for a meringue. -
Danielle D.
When walking into this clean, bright cafe, I had no idea we were purchasing the same Cornish pastry served in carts all over London!
Regardless of the venue, our pastries were delicious! After touring the Roman baths early in the morning, I was suddenly ravenous.
The cheese and onion pastry, with a perfectly flaky crust, was amazing. My friend's "traditional" pie had an herb I couldn't place - and was also delightful.
A perfect lunch for a Spring afternoon!