What to order at Parsons Bakery

The dish to know
Pasty and an iced bun
Editor tip
This is the budget counter, not the sourdough one; a lunch here costs less than a flat white elsewhere on the road.
CuisineBakery
Price£
NeighborhoodGloucester Road
HoursMon-Sat 07:30-16:00; Sun 09:00-14:30
The dishPasty and an iced bun
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Tip: This is the budget counter, not the sourdough one; a lunch here costs less than a flat white elsewhere on the road.

Location

Address: 125 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AX

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