Hot Pantry Bakery - Cardiff

Decent prices for the area, friendly staff and an excellent range of items. Only gets 4 stars as sometimes quality is a bit off on some items but nothing drastic.

We went to bakery for the first time on Monday to find out that it could be the last time they have vegan options. A lady employee said that the employees of Vegan go and the new owners come. She said it is not sustainable as a company to have vegan options as they do not sell. It depends on the new owners. This is a step back for a business shame vegan / vegetarian buyer were not considered. You'd have bloomed. We tried one of mushrooms; Cheese Jamaica style pasties; a donut and the other sweet pastries all only for £7.50. Donut was a bit dry and the sweet pastry tasted like a perfume brandy or something hadn't been safe, but we didn't like it. We enjoyed the mushroom and the cheeseries they were really good and recommended.

This is a genuine bakery that delivers great quality products at affordable prices. I particularly enjoyed the custard disc and samosas. The staff, who are friendly Welsh ladies, make the experience even more pleasant. The fact that they often sell out of items by the end of the day shows that the food is popular. For those looking for a budget-friendly option that offers more than just salads, this is the place to go, as it is not like the overpriced Pret-a-Manger.

My partner and I visited the bakery for the first time on Monday, only to discover that it may be the last time they offer vegan options. One of the staff members informed us that the vegan staff are leaving and new owners are taking over. She mentioned that it is not financially viable for the business to continue offering vegan options as they are not selling well. It will ultimately be up to the new owners to decide. It is disappointing to see a business take a step back in catering to vegan and vegetarian customers, who could have been a valuable market for them. We tried a Mushroom and Cheese Jamaican style pasty, a donut, and another sweet pastry for just £7.50. The donut was a little dry and the sweet pastry had an odd perfume-like taste, possibly from brandy or something similar, which we did not enjoy. However, we really liked the mushroom and cheese pasties and would recommend them.

I always order the chocolate croissant here, it's my go-to choice. I'm also a big fan of their pastries. They offer a wide selection of sandwiches and baked goods to take with you. Don't be put off by the line, the service is quick and friendly.