The Artisan Baker — Restaurant in Stroud

I visited on Friday 11th for a Flat White coffee and a cake. The coffee was OK but more expensive than Costa. I had to ask the young chap, who was not very welcoming, what a certain cake was, can't remember the name, he said "it is made with our pastry wrapped with chocolate and hazelnut inside" brilliant, I thought, but when I cut it in half I could find any chocolate or hazelnut filling, even with my glasses on. It was very doughy and dry. I had to have a glass of water to help it down. Yes I could have returned it but at £3.80 I know I should have. I certainly will not be going back. There are a lot of better coffee shops with nicer cakes and coffee at more competitive prices. Sorry but it is not for me. Very...

Could the people who pull the strings at the Artisan Baker please note that the young lady working behind the counter, as below, is worth her weight in gold. You couldn't have a better ambassador (or is that ambassadress?) for your company. My award of five stars is as scarce as hen's teeth when it comes purveyors of coffee, your Cheltenham branch only got four, but so impressed was I with this personage that I wish I could have awarded six stars for service. I only have a sweet treat when my blood sugar levels are falling through the floor but the munchables on offer were very tempting. She was amazing, the coffee was amazing and the unique swirly was outstandingly...

We stumbled upon this lovely place by chance :) Went to Juniper Café in Painswick, saw Ori’s book, and realised their pastries are his. Had to visit the original spot since it was on our way. Unfortunately, Ori wasn’t in when we arrived, but we tried the signature cardamom cinnamon swirl and almond croissant—both incredible. I was tempted by the challah but ended up going for the focaccia, which was a great choice. The staff were lovely, and we got to watch the bakers in action, folding bread by hand. A must-visit if you’re ever in the Cotswolds and after genuinely good bread...