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Cardiff Bakestones Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Cardiff Bakestones: 34 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Cardiff Bakestones. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.00 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.30 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- FraisierVN £7.30 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.05 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.25 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.50 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- ReligieuseV £6.70 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- OpéraVN £6.65 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £13.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.55 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.40 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.15 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £1.95 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- FinancierVN £3.25 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Kouign-amannV £3.80 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.85 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.55 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.20 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.35 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.95 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.15 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Croquembouche (to order)V £125.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £36.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £33.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £26.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £42.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £39.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £27.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
Boissons
- Iced latteVGF £4.55 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.70 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.70 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.50 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.75 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.45 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for Cardiff Bakestones
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (8am – 3pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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