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Cornish Bakehouse

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A traditional Cornish pasty producer with multiple locations, offering a wide range of savory pastries, baked goods, and light meals.

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Cornish Bakehouse

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A traditional Cornish pasty producer with multiple locations, offering a wide range of savory pastries, baked goods, and light meals.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Praised for authentic pasties and seaside treats, a must-visit for a taste of Cornwall."

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Ensure Pasty is Heated

Request your pasty be thoroughly heated to avoid receiving it cold in the middle, ensuring a satisfying meal.

Beware of Seagulls

Dine with caution when eating outdoors, as seagulls can be a nuisance, especially at the St Ives branch.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 9AM

Cuisine

Bakery

Price

Budget/Mid-range

Phone

+44 1736 793632

Address

51 Fore St, Saint Ives, TR26 1HE, United Kingdom

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Authentic Cornish Pasties

Authentic Cornish Pasties

Savor traditional, award-winning Cornish pasties with a variety of fillings, praised for their perfect meat-to-potato ratio.

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Seaside Pastry Perfection

Seaside Pastry Perfection

Enjoy freshly baked pastries and cakes by the sea, a perfect treat after a stroll along the coast.

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Sweet Treats Galore

Sweet Treats Galore

Indulge in a delightful array of sweet baked goods, from colorful meringues to tempting cakes and doughnuts.

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Stunning St Ives 🐚🩵🐬🪼- THE BEST cornish bakery ever 🫶#cornwall #stives #ukstaycation #ukbeach #ukhiddengems
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Ensure Pasty is Heated

Request your pasty be thoroughly heated to avoid receiving it cold in the middle, ensuring a satisfying meal.

Beware of Seagulls

Dine with caution when eating outdoors, as seagulls can be a nuisance, especially at the St Ives branch.

The Cornish Bakery ☕ Freshly baked pastries, the smell of coffee in the air, and that cosy coastal charm. A St Ives must-visit! 🥟💛 #stephreels #TheCornishBakery #StIvesEats #CornwallFoodie #CoastalCafeVibes
@stephreelss_
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You will see a lot of TikTok‘s saying that they found the best bakery in St Ives for a Cornish pasty and I’m going to save your time - this one is actually solid. I tried a lot of the ones from recommended videos and quite frankly a lot of them had more potato and onion than meat and flavour - this place has the perfect mixture & the baked goods are next level. I don’t really like meringue, but ...
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39 likes • 1.5K views

Lunchtime Panini Special

Visit during lunchtime for hot and tasty paninis, a great option for a quick and delicious meal.

Check Pasty Fillings

Be aware that some pasties may have a higher potato-to-meat ratio, so check for flavor balance.

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Ensure Pasty is Heated

Request your pasty be thoroughly heated to avoid receiving it cold in the middle, ensuring a satisfying meal.

Beware of Seagulls

Dine with caution when eating outdoors, as seagulls can be a nuisance, especially at the St Ives branch.

Lunchtime Panini Special

Visit during lunchtime for hot and tasty paninis, a great option for a quick and delicious meal.

Check Pasty Fillings

Be aware that some pasties may have a higher potato-to-meat ratio, so check for flavor balance.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

The Cornish Bakehouse receives mixed reviews, with many praising the authentic taste and variety of its pasties and baked goods, especially when enjoyed fresh and hot. However, a significant number of customers report issues with pastries being served cold, and some find the staff to be unfriendly, impacting the overall dining experience.

"Great cornish pasties. Unfortunately the staff is not very nice. Grumpy faces 😆 But pasties yummy."

FEDDAR MATDAR

"The first time I ever had cold pastry and I got cheese and bacon and its just so disappointing. I got it especially bcoz im craving melted cheese but no i got frozen cheese instead."

Trishia E

"Definitely not a good cornish pastry. I got the lamb and mint and honestly it didn’t taste great which i was expecting. Very little meat and lots of potatoes. Disappointed. Staff were definitely not the friendliest. Overall I wouldn’t recommend."

Philip Woo

What People Like

Authentic Cornish pasties
Variety of baked goods
Fresh seafood sandwiches

What People Dislike

Pastries served cold
Unfriendly staff
Inconsistent food temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

The traditional steak pasty and cheese & onion pasty are highly popular. Sweet treats like doughnuts and cakes are also frequently enjoyed.

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Yes, the Cornish Bakehouse offers vegetarian options like cheese & onion pasties and vegan sausage rolls.

Taking away is common, but be mindful of seagulls if eating outside. Some reviews suggest ensuring pasties are adequately heated.

Visiting during lunchtime is recommended for a good selection of paninis and other hot options.

Yes, the Cornish Bakehouse offers hand-roasted coffee, along with other drinks.

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Some customers have noted that the staff can be perceived as unfriendly, while others have had positive service experiences.

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