Delicious & affordable fruit tarts (4/5 green stars) I…read morepicked up two tartlets from Heaven's Cakes in the English Market and wish I had bought more! They were only €2 each, which seems amazing really. They were both fruit-nut combinations - one had plums on top while the other had rhubarb and the nuts were pistachio and almond. Both were delicious and I have to say I preferred them to the tart I tried from the Queen of Tarts in Dublin a few days later. Heaven's cakes tarts and pastries are a little more rustic looking but I actually prefer them that way. I'm also giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. Here are some pros and cons: Pro: *You're supporting an independent, family-run business. *They provide a simple paper bag (preferable to boxes with plastic windows). *They appear to support community events like a healthy eating day at a local school Cons: *I don't know much about their ingredients - would be nice to know a few things, e.g., are eggs free range? Any organic ingredients used? Where is fruit sourced? Etc. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)

HEAVENS CAKES This five year old patisserie stall in the…read moreEnglish Market is well named. Here you get the tastes of pastry paradise, made locally! My latest purchase consisted of two French style tartlets: one a Berry and Almond mix, the other of Lemon Curd (photo), €2.00 each. Both were delicious. Service is always good and, while the wrapping may not be quite up to the French standard, it is not far off it and, in any case, is totally adequate. Web is www. Heavenscakes.ie but it didn't work last time I tried it.

My pear and almond tart was truly delicious! And I don't even like pears! Highly recommend!read more

Nice french style bakery. Small counter seating & glass display cases. Croque monsieur was…read moreexcellent. The eclairs are good also. One of few places for decent pastries in Cork

Bracken's Bakery does look like nothing from the outside, but the interior shows the wide range of…read morecookies, cakes, bread, sandwiches and hot meals. The prices are moderate, but the staff is completely overstrained, when the nearby companies are on lunch break. The queues are much too long, the waiting time for a sandwich are extended. The food is good, not doubt about that. I had a toasted jumbo with brown bread, chicken, cheese and salad for € 5,50. Quite tasty with added salt. Do yourself a favour, don't come during lunch time. You may find a seat inside or, if the weather is nice, on the sidewalk in the emissions of the passing cars.

Best sandwich in cork. Yes the queues are long at lunch time but that's a sign of how good the food…read moreis. (it wouldn't look too good if it was empty at 1pm) Cakes are exceptional and they do lots of other food such as salad plates and quiches. Coffee is also top quality and the staff are excellent and always helpful!!

I had gluten free chocolate cake here and it was phenomenal! I hope to be back before my trip is…read moreover!

Ahh what can I say...there bread is sooo nice, they do spelt breads and the like. Im Coeliac but I…read moredo eat nice rustic breads as I can handle them better. Their pies are so nice too, I tend to go to their city centre cafe where I find the staff to be nice and friendly. What I like about this place is that its not huge and impersonal ,they've another one in Blackrock which is wicked good also and has seats outside for those sunny day

Food is always amazing. Place is very cool, distinctive. Massively recommend for beautiful…read moreingredients, healthy lunch, treats and great coffee

Excellent choice for a fresh and tasty breakfast! Granola and the French Toast Special were divine!read more

I ate an amazing almond croissant which reminds me the one I'm eating home in France! The baguette…read moreis ok Nice and decent prices for a bakery !

Stopped in for coffee and sandwich. Cute place, friendly people, good food and coffee. Not a huge…read moreselection but just enough. Will come back.