Parsons

I have a huge sweet tooth, so I swung by Parson’s for a snack. One of the great things about this little shop is that it offers a large variety of homemade cakes. I tried their famous custard slice, a fluffy, delightful cake that just the right amount of sweet and eggy.
It is a bit on the pricier side though — if not for its convenient location, I would have gone elsewhere.

When I visited here a couple of months ago, I treated myself to a frothy cappucino and moon cake. I don’t quite know what was in the mystical moon cake, but I do know that everyone must taste one. Yum. A little gem on St Michael’s Hill — and the sausage rolls look darn tasty too.

Being located on Baldwin Street this little café is in a great place for grabbing a quick snack for lunch or breakfast on your lunch break, or as a quick stop during a hard days shopping. As for the place it’s well kept, but pretty small with very little seating — so its almost definitely the kind of place you’d go just to grab a snack as oppose to a long sit down lunch!
I am a massive fan of pasties and Parsons doesn’t disappoint… yes, they’re not the healthiest thing in the world, but they taste amazing! They have a good selection and also offer vegetarian alternatives of cheese and onion or veggie pasties, so there’s something for everyone. Price wise it’s pretty good too — you can expect to pay around £1-£2 for a pasty — and coffee is pretty cheap too!

Mmmm who cannot like a good old fashioned pasty?! Parsons have a really good selection of different styles and flavours so you’ll definitely find something that tickles your fancy. Anything with cheese in is a sure thing for me.
Be prepared for long queues prior to 9am and expect a big lunchtime rush. There is very very little seating in here so it’s better to takeaway. Their coffee is also surprisingly good and sometimes they have a drink and pasty deal which is pretty good value. otherwise, I personally think it’s a tad overpriced. This is probably due to the central location and the fact that it’s full of commuters.

As bakeries go, Parsons isn’t bad. The pasties have a good crust (that’s important, I always think) and the quality of the bread used for the sandwiches is pretty decent. It’s one of the better options for a quick snack on Baldwin Street, as you’re rushing from Temple Meads to the office in the morning. The prices are higher than in some of the budget bakeries in the area, but the products are superior, so you get what you pay for. It’s not outstanding food, by any means, but they do a good job here, and the lady behind the till has always been very friendly any time that I’ve ventured in. Worth a visit if you’re hungry and in a hurry.

Catching commuters as they rush by in their droves, this well located city centre Parsons Bakery branch is averagely priced and the pasties practically fly off the shelves. Try the Steak and Stilton if you’re feeling cheesy, otherwise the chicken supreme is pretty tasty. Parson’s also sell strong lavazza speciality coffee and sandwiches, even featuring a meal deal for those who forgot to make their packed lunch last night. Most customers take away, but there are some seats; it would be nice if you could watch busy Baldwin Street rush by, but they are towards the back of the shop.