What could be better than a loaf of fresh bread, warm from the oven, smelling divine and…read moremouthwateringly tasty? A whole shop full of the yeasty little buggers, that's what! I have to admit I'm a bit of a bread snob; having a mother who bakes the most scrumptious bread I grew up on a three or four times a week flour-fest and I spent many a glorious hour watching her kneading dough, sneaking tastes of sugary fresh yeast, prodding freshly proven and silky soft doughy goodness and enjoying the fruits of her labours slathered in butter that melted down my chin.....(she still bakes bread twice a week 35 years later!) I like good bread, preferably hand made organic artisan bread, crusty and floury on the outside and tasting of bread. Be it sourdough, spelt, rye, studded with olives, sweetened with honey, multiseeded or plain, baguette, bagel, cob, pave or bloomer, I LOVE BREAD!!!!!! Anyway you get the message, I need a good bakery and now I want to move to Bath to be near Bertinet because I love their bread...not that bread is all they do, no, they do cakes too, and donuts and pasties and sausage rolls and quiche and meringues and so many other baked bits of joy that I could almost weep with happiness. Let me explain, we were in Bath for a weekend trip and my mum (also a bread nerd) found this little gem of a shop whilst I was exploring the Roman Baths, she was lured in by the window display of lemon tarts subliminally beckoning her to the door, on purchasing one and seeing the vast array of treats on offer she decided we must come back to sample some more in the cafe upstairs. The lemon tart was sublime (she didn't get me one so I'll have to take her word for it) and the next day after waiting a suitable time from breakfast, we wandered in to a small but adequate room upstairs. There was only one table for 4 left unfortunately right by the door to the toilets which was a bit of a pain but we settled in to peruse the menu. We ordered teas and coffees and selected soup of the day (carrot and coriander) a cheese platter of Homewood's Old Demdike ewes cheese, Neston Park's Baronet and Trethowen's Gorwydd Caerphilly and a toasted teacake which was unavailable so we went for toasted brioche instead. After a 10 minute wait we got our drinks but to be honest it didn't seem that long as we were chatting and then a further 15 minutes passed before the food arrived and it was glorious. The soup came with a large slice of sourdough bread which you could toast yourself in the tabletop toaster and it was delicious to the extreme. Sweet carrotty goodness with a lemony blast of coriander in a soup the texture of the softest fur you can imagine. The bread was perfection, chewy and dense without being tough and doughy with the hint of sourness you'd expect and went so well with the soup. The cheeseboard also came with sourdough slices, the cheese pieces were generous and utterly gorgeous and the salad and tomato and onion marmalade were an ideal partner to the cheeses. We indulged in a couple of desserts, cloud meringue with berry compote and an intriguing salted butter caramel tartine which was explained as toasted sourdough with a caramel topping. The tartine was simply fantastic, just enough of a salty tang to cut through the insense caramel sugar rush and combined with the sourdough was an experience I crave for again, preferably on a weekly basis. The disappointment came with the meringue. It was solid. We expected at least a chewy centre or better still a featherlight mousse of airiness but sadly no, the ice cream was good and berry compote was fine not too sweet, not too sharp but the meringue gets a big thumbs down...change the name from cloud meringue or buy them in from M&S cos they're better! I also took home a sourdough loaf (it didn't last the evening), a pecan pie for me and mr z and a cinnamon brioche with salted caramel and walnut glaze which were pretty darn good too. The website has a mailorder shop...can I have a regular delivery please :D

I had high hopes, but never got to try…read more We came in on a Sunday morning, to not be greeted by an employee who definitely did not want to be there. The bakery was empty, and poorly stocked (no Bath buns at 10am...wtf?). The cafe was closed with a sign saying it was full. We queried this and instead of being told cheerily that it was a 10-15 minute wait only a monosyllabic answer from the surly shop girl - "it's full". Fine. Whatever.

Cute little cafe. Well placed right by the Roman Baths, Abbey, central street, short walk from…read moreThermae Spa. Light lunch sandwiches. Mediterranean veggie was surprisingly delicious and the bread fresh. Super nice staff. With the option to sit outside on the square or upstairs with a view of the square. Lattes with love! Live music from the square and Pump room makes for a good setting.

Mokoko is a cute little restaurant in the Bath town square near the Abbey. They serve sandwiches,…read moresalads, quiche and many other brunch/lunch items. They also serve coffee and make specialty drinks, juices and smoothies. I stopped in to get a smoothie to have while walking around town. They had a few different flavor combinations but I decided to go with the berry smoothie. The kind gentleman at the counter took my order and I looked around while I waited. They had many foods sitting out on the side, it looked like you could choose a main and some sides yourself for a specified price. The food all looked very good. The smoothie was fine, unfortunately it wasn't cold which was the thing I wanted most. This may just be a thing in Europe but for me, I like a cold smoothie. They have several tables outside to sit and enjoy your food. There is also seating on the second floor of the eatery. The wait was a little long, about 10 minutes for two smoothies. There was no other food or drinks that came out of the kitchen so I am not quite sure why it took that long. Wasn't a terrible wait, but there was nowhere to sit while waiting.

Jacob's Coffee House was our hungry stomach's savior recently. We had had a long afternoon, now…read moreworking into early evening, strolling around Bath, and by now it was getting dark and much cooler. We were hungry, but most places had already rolled up the welcome mat and were closed the day. The prospect of facing the 90 minute train back to London with empty stomachs was not appealing! Fortunately Jacob's was still open and serving, and although it was only 10 minutes till closing time, they kindly stirred us our hot paninis in their upstairs dining area. Upstairs a number of people were having coffee or dinner, some on their laptops, so we were not alone in having a leisurely meal even though it went past their official 7 PM time to close. Although the furnishings are coffee shop Spartan, everything was clean and comfortable. I had the ham and cheese panini, which was delicious; my wife had the vegetarian panini, with artichoke and goat cheese, which she really enjoyed. Both paninis were around 5 pounds, pretty reasonable. As a bonus, for a small amount they threw in a slice of passionfruit carrot cake, which topped the meal off nicely! Great place for a quick late meal in Bath before heading home!

You're a lucky soul if you live in Bath. Being from nearby, I've a real soft spot for the south…read morewest, and cities like Bath remind me how gorgeous it is around there: the cotswold stone, the lush green hills, the old architecture. You can certainly grab a slice of that (and a slice of cake) whilst whiling away the afternoon at Jacob's. We popped in for a brief stop off before indulging at the (new) Bath spa. Flat whites checked out, the array of cakes was plentiful and exciting, and the staff were lovely. It was a little hectic -- one can't really stand anywhere appropriate around the counter without getting in the way of a waitress, but it's no bother once you've paid and taken a seat. The carrot cake was more than worthy of a mention. It wasn't in the least bit dry, the icing was just plentiful enough, and it was stuffed with nuts and fruit. I even think it was crusted with shaved coconut. The pigeons will try their luck, but I welcome a little avian entertainment. They're really cute, friendly, and will help polish off the crumbs if you're inoffensive about it. You'll also have a great view of the cathedral if you sit outside. Gorgeous little spot.

Thank goodness for dependable Pret! After many days of heavier, richer foods, I just needed a big,…read morefresh salad that I a) didn't have to make and b) knew was going to be light, satisfying, and nourishing too. I tried to find somewhere local to support that had what I was looking for, but couldn't really find anything reliable anywhere. So: to the corner of Cheap and Stall I went for a Humous & Falafel Mezze Salad (sweet potato falafel, humous, a brown rice/red quinoa blend mixed with fresh mint and parsley, pickled cabbage, cucumbers, fresh pomegranate, and a wedge of lemon to squeeze over it all [don't miss this part!]). Despite there being quite a few people milling about deciding on what to get, I was able to grab my salad and cash out super quickly. Brought it Sydney Gardens with an iced matcha latte I did get from somewhere local, and it was the perfect lunch on a sticky, warm day.

We had just driving from Salisbury Cathedral and were on our way to see the Roman Baths but needed…read morea little refueling before we entered. Pret is always a reliable place to stop for a quick bite. I fell in love with Pret in London and quickly used Yelp to find the closest one to me. In London, they're never too far away but I wasn't sure about Bath. Much to my pleasure Pret did not fail us here! On this day, I decided to have the Chef's Italian Chicken Salad and it was just as fabulous as anything else I've had at Pret. I especially love how Pret lists the calorie count on their items, it makes it so much easier to make choices when you're trying to watch your caloric intake. I wish more restaurants did this in Canada. I wish Pret would come to Canada. We need you.

Best tea service ever! The price was decent and the food was yummy. I have to admit their cake was…read moredry but their scones were delicious. The service was very slow and it seemed like they needed some more more employees but it is what it is. I would go back a million times! I love the ambience and the lighting was wonderful. The elderflower sparkly soda was amazing, too. Drop in before or after you go to the fashion museum and it is perfect since they are only a few feet away!

I ended up going to "Bea's Vintage Tea rooms" for lunch. It had a kitschy WWII ambience with…read moremismatched teacups and 1940s music playing in the background. The waitresses were stunning in their "Rosie the Riveter" headscarves, bright red lipstick, and black cat eyeliner. Their Afternoon tea was a tasty feast with tea sandwiches and a variety of savories. I would definitely love come back with friends one day.

Quite possibly the best deli in Swindon. Great staff, luxurious range of products from all over the…read moreworld. Try the Napoli sandwich and an Illy coffee.

The first couple of times I stopped in, it was just to have a peek at the merchandise. lots of…read morejams, sauces, meats... specialty items that you wouldn't find at your regular grocery store. The front area never seems to be that busy, but the cafe at the back always seems to be buzzing. On one occasion I stopped in to grab an Americano on the way back to the hotel. It seemed a bit manic as it seemed as though the three ladies behind the counter were new or maybe not as well acquainted with the appliances and till. As I was ordering my Americano, I spotted some lovely looking sweet treats and decided to get some brownies. It took a bit long to get the Americano, but it did allow me time to nose about and take a look at the sandwich board. As I was waiting, a fourth lady appeared with a delicious looking cake! It looked freshly baked and decorated. Not sure what kind of cake it was, but I may have been drooling. I bought two (yup, one for me and one for Mr. Snarky). I thought that the white bits inside the brownie were nuts, but to our, pleasant, surprise, they were actually chunks of white chocolate. Mr. Snarky and I agreed that it really enhanced the brownie. The brownie itself wasn't too sweet, so when you bit into a piece of the white chocolate, it was really quite lovely. The brownie was also a great balance between fudgy and cakey... not always an easy feat to achieve. It is definitely one of our favourite brownies now. On my second visit, it was a bit quieter... still busy, but the three staff behind the counter this time seemed to have everything under control. I decided to have a cream tea. The selection of tea is quite nice, but a bit overwhelming as you are staring at the glass jars on the wall. The lady said she would bring my order to me when it was ready. While it looks like there is outdoor seating, I chose to sit inside, at a table along the wall facing the counter where the sandwiches are made. As I waited, I watched one of the staff lovingly putting together a sandwich. She was quick, but graceful. Not sure that I have seen a sandwich put together so lovingly! On one of the sandwiches, she carefully made sure that the meat (not sure what it was... maybe tuna, maybe pieces of chicken?) was in every bite, rather than clumped in the middle. On another sandwich, after putting the greens and other piece of bread, she carefully tucked in some of the greens that were sticking out. It really was lovely process to watch. I posted a picture of my cream tea... The scones are huge! And they are lovely as well. Having tasted the strawberry jam, I am tempted to buy a jar from the deli area as I really enjoyed it. As I was finishing my scone, I noticed a man and another woman walked in, they walked behind the counter and began asking how things were going. Presumably the owner??? Immediately they began helping out, tidying things up and the man stopped at my table and asked how my scone was. Really friendly service and they really take pride in the quality of the food they serve.

Nice classic coffee shop, did a great job on presentation. The coffee was good and procured quickly.read more

Came here on a cold Saturday morning and the town was quiet because tourist were still asleep. Love…read morethe laid back vibe because it was on the corner of a Main Street with huge windows on both sides. Had a cappuccino and they asked if I'd like coco powder on the side and they made it look so nice. Also ordered a croissant but I regretted I didn't ask for it to be toasted. Anyway enjoyed my 15 mins there for some zen time.

I can't really fault this place at all: the staff are all reasonably friendly even though they have…read moreone of the worst jobs known to man, the food tastes very good (in a 'I'm being really unhealthy and not giving a damn about it' kind of way) and the prices are rock bottom cheap. Obviously, you want to avoid this place like the plague at lunchtimes, when every Sarah, John and Dave come to get their pasties and sandwiches, whilst queuing halfway down the street, but most other times, it's a great service that won't harm your funds overtly. On a side note, my friend used to work here and his name was, unfortunately, Greg - why would you do that to yourself?

This is a really nice place to eat whichever town you are in. But the food here is served…read moreparticularly quickly. It always tastes fresh and is hot. I like the steak bake, chicken bake and sausage rolls the best. Its £ 1.19 for a steak bake so its really good value compared to most shop bought lunches. The only disadvantage is that you cant sit down and eat indoors, which is a shame when its cold and wet outside.