Stokes By The Orchard

Walk down Stokes Croft and you'll spot Stokes By The Orchard tucked into the neighbourhood's beating heart. There's something unpretentious about the place that feels right for this area—no overthinking, just excellent bread and pastries that taste like someone actually cares. The kind of spot where you can grab a decent coffee alongside something freshly baked, whether that's a croissant or a sourdough that doesn't crumble all over your lap. It's become a proper fixture for locals who know their stuff, evidenced by those 4.8-star ratings from actual people who show up regularly, not once and never again.