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HART'S BAKERY

(5.0 Score)
Arch 35, Lower Approach Road, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QS, UK Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Sourdough ✓Handmade Pastries ✓Seasonal Cakes and Savouries ✓White Sourdough ✓Wholemeal and Sesame ✓Malted Wheat and Sunflower ✓Super Seedy ✓Good Loaf ✓Light Rye Sourdough ✓Croissants ✓Pain Au Chocolat ✓Cinnamon Buns ✓Cakes and Patisserie

"Hart's Bakery is an artisan bakery with a rustic cafe space offering homemade pastries, pies, and cakes. All their pastries are handmade, and their sourdough bread is crafted from flour, water, salt, and natural leaven. They use organic flour from Shipton Mill in Tetbury and bake fresh, high-quality products daily on-site. All of their products are prepared, baked, and sold in one open space. Hart’s Bakery specialises in sourdough, handmade pastries, seasonal cakes, and savouries. Their long, slow fermentation process creates bread full of flavour and character, with excellent keeping qualities. This schedule allows their bakers to work during the day, and the bread is available for sale as soon as it comes fresh from the oven.

2026 Highlights: Hart's Bakery offers takeaway, eat-in options and online click-and-collect ordering."

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Menu:

Pain Au Chocolat £3.60
Plain Croissant £2.90
Cinnamon Bun £3.10
Almond Croissant £3.40
Pain Aux Raisins £3.40
White Sourdough £4.20
Super Seedy Sourdough £4.50
Wholemeal & Sesame Seed Sourdough £4.40
Good Loaf (Gf) £4.70
Country Rye Sourdough £3.80
Bakery Blackcurrant Jam £4.75
Bakery Raspberry Jam £4.75
Blackcurrant & Sour Cream Bar £3.50
Brownie £4.00
Carrot Cake With Walnut Brittle £3.75
CHEDDAR:
Mustard & Sesame Savoury Croissant £4.20
Chocolate Chip Cookie £2.75
Classic Pork Sausage Roll £4.40
English Custard Tart £3.00

Contact:

0117 992 4488

Tue-Sat: 7am - 3pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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BRISTOL LOAF

(4.9 Score)
213 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HF, UK Directions

Since 2017

Specialities:

✓Bread ✓Bread Roll ✓Flatbreads ✓Bagels ✓Buns ✓Pies ✓Tarts ✓Croissants ✓Pastry items

“Bristol Loaf is an award-winning, artisan bakery, and its dedicated team of bakers uses traditional techniques to create artisan bread and cakes. The team includes skilled patisserie chefs, bakers, and coffee and wine specialists, supported by three kitchens producing seasonal dishes and friendly front-of-house staff. They prioritise organic, ethically, and locally sourced produce whenever possible. This includes speciality flour from Shipton Mill in Tetbury for their bread and pastries, Arabica beans from Oddkin Coffee Roasters, oat milk from Unordinary made from 100% British oats, and dairy milk from Bruton Dairy in Somerset. Bristol Loaf offers specialty coffee and a selection of natural wines from Native Vine, alongside refreshing draughts from local breweries. The counter is always stocked with freshly baked pastries, a variety of sandwiches, cakes to suit all tastes and dietary needs, and artisan loaves to take home. Their meat is high-welfare from Origin Butchers, and most vegetables come from Hugo's Greengrocer in Bristol. They take sustainability seriously and are committed to protecting the planet, actively collaborating with local businesses to source the best ingredients for their cafes.”

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Menu:

PISTACHIO:
Coconut And Rosewater Cake £48
Indulgent Chocolate Cake With Dark Chocolate Ganache £45
ORANGE:
Almond And Fennel Cake £45
Earl Grey Cake With A Seasonal Jam £45
Banana And Peanut Butter Cake With Dark Chocolate Ganache £40

Contact:

0117 955 4428

Mon & Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed-Sat: 8am - 4pm|5:30pm - 11pm
Sun: 10am - 4pm

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JOE'S BAKERY

(4.8 Score)
240-242 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NZ, UK Directions

Since 1990

Specialities:

✓Classic Bread ✓Artisan Bread ✓Craft Bread ✓White ✓Stoneground Wholemeal ✓Malthouse ✓Six Seed Tin Bread ✓Wholemeal Spelt Bread ✓Original Sourdough ✓Mild White Sourdough ✓50/50 Wheat and Rye With Rye Sourdough Ferment ✓Pain Tradition ✓Focaccia ✓Sourdough Rye

“Joe's Bakery is owned by Wayne Thick and Jenny Rogers. The bakery has been making bread every day for about 130 years and is the oldest working bakery in Bristol. They also offer handmade cakes and sweets, such as Eccles cakes, brownies, and Greek orange filo cake, using high-quality ingredients. The bakery was an early adopter of compostable bags, joining the local GRAB (Gloucester Road Alternative Bag) campaign. Takeaway options are also available at the bakery. Joe's Bakery combines traditional baking with modern artisan techniques while trying to be environmentally friendly. They make a variety of fresh breads on-site, including traditional English bread, French-style bread, German bread, and award-winning sourdough.”

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Contact:

0117 975 5551

Mon-Fri: 7am - 7pm
Sat: 7am - 5pm
Sun: Closed

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HART'S BAKERY REVIEWS

What a delightful place this is, If you are in the area you must visit this place. It's busy, but the team are quick and efficient, but more importantly than that they go out of their way to make sure you have a lovely time. They all looked like they were having fun, despite being at work, The food is sublime, some amazing flavours expertly baked. You simply must visit !.

The staff is AMAZING. They are really nice also all the group cooking together makes the space cozier. The coffee also was delicious. If I come back to bristol I will come for sure! I spent 5-6 pounds for a coffee and a cookie :).

There’s a reason the reviews are so high. Great coffee, great bread, great pastries. The croissants are also technically correct by French standards, even if I find them to be a bit short of butter. The apple turnover was incredible as well. Will definitely come back if in Bristol.

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BRISTOL LOAF REVIEWS

I ordered it for my husband's birthday and it was an absolute hit. Not only did everyone at the party thoroughly enjoy it, but it was so delicious and visually stunning that my friend decided to order it for her husband's birthday as well. This was our second time indulging in this delightful treat, and I must say, it exceeded our expectations once again. The cake itself was moist, flavorful, and simply heavenly. The intricate design showcased true craftsmanship. Alongside the cake, I also tried their coffee, which was absolutely amazing. The combination of the exquisite cake and the fantastic coffee made for a truly memorable experience. If you haven't tried the Bristol Loaf cake yet, I highly recommend giving it a try. You won't be disappointed! #BristolLoafCake #DeliciousDelights #CoffeeLovers #TwoThumbsUp".

After the time I spent in Bristol with so much good sourdough around, now that I’m back in New York, I find myself missing the focaccia sourdough from The Loaf the most. If you have the opportunity to have coffee and a pastry, or one of the many focaccia sandwiches here, definitely do not let it slip away! Everything is good here!.

Been here a few times recently and it truly is amazing here ! The staff are incredible good at their job, warm and friendly. The coffee is incredible and the snack selection always inviting :) massive plus points for being dog friendly with homemade treats also.

JOE'S BAKERY REVIEWS

So happy that this is our local bakery! We usually get the brown sourdough that is so tasty I can just have it with butter and stays tasty for another 4 or 5 days even without toasting. The pistacchio croissants are the ultimate breakfast treat! And everyone that works there is always nice - thank you for being awesome!.

A proper bakery offering superb quality at reasonable prices without pretense. I've bought bread from here pretty much every week for the last 10 years and am certain there are many many more loyal customers because of how consistantly good their offerings are.

Their pastries, donuts and muffins were delicious! Staff were also friendly, which adds to the experience. Will definitely be back for more tasty treats.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HART'S BAKERY Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BRISTOL LOAF Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JOE'S BAKERY Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 8
Business Hours: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10
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