Henderson's Artisan Bakery — Restaurant in England

I have been coming to Salisbury for many a year especially for the Chalke Valley History Festival. By chance, I discovered the Artisan Bakery and was immediately taken by their different flans and the unusual but delicious cheese muffins. On more than one occasion I have bought three or four to take home with me (I even have a loyalty card!). Last Monday (June 26), I lost my wallet (at the Festival it transpired later) and after a long morning on the Tuesday trying it track it down I had to visit the Bank and cancel my cards. Cash was all I had left to last the week. Seeking a bit of solace I headed for the Artisan for a cuppa ad a cheese muffin. The tray was ready and I proffered a £10 note. The assistant informed me that they do not accept cash ... I then explained my unusual situation. She called her supervisor/boss over who somewhat aggressively advised me that they do not keep cash on the premises and were a card only shop. I repeated my situation and said that I could pay the boill in full with the correct amount of cash. This offer was ignored and the tray removed from the counter. Nobody seemed to be able to 'think outside of the box' nor treat me as a customer as being someone important. Not a question of what we can do, more a matter of what we can't do. I had to leave with a somewhat embarrassing atmosphere in the room. Went next door but one and had no trouble in obtaining a cuppa plus a muffin - for cash. In fact, I spent the rest of the week at the festival asking 'Do you take cash?' Never heard a 'no' answer. Ps .... will I go to the Artisan again? Not if I see that supervisor behind the counter ... so that is probably one customer that...

Called in here for a quick lunch. Service was good, the waitress carried out our order while chatting to an acquaintance of hers in the queue behind us, for which I can't fault her, as it didn't seem to slow her down! We sat outside, not a bad place to watch the world go by. I had a slice of homity pie and my partner had a panino. The food was delicious but we both felt the main part of the meal was a little on the small side and the salad too much in comparison. I could have eaten slightly more pie and slightly less coleslaw - but then I suppose it would cost more than the very reasonable £5.95 I paid. Drinks (tea and coffee) were good. Finally, from the other side of the building on Minster Street you can see right into the kitchen which is...

Met some friends today at the market and decided we would have lunch together.....what a find this place is ......3 of us had quiche...with homemade coleslaw ( not full of mayo) bean salad and green salad. The roasted red pepper and feta salad myself and friend had was so tasty... wonderful thin crispy pastry and glorious cheesy filling. My husband had a bacon roll .... Which he said was great. .....the only issue sat outside tables not awfully inviting....very busy place and empty plates etc around....it won't stop us returning would love recipe...