Sarah’s Pasty Shop, Looe
Sarah’s Pasty Shop knocks out knock-out pasties fresh from a charming shop in the heart of lovely Looe. It’s a firm favourite amongst locals, who really know their pasties. A small wooden sign swinging in the sea breeze and often a queue of people snaking around the side of the building point out this unassuming little nook. Once inside, you may well be lucky enough to see the pasties being rolled, filled and crimped in the open kitchen. Pasties purchased, stroll through Looe’s winding streets towards the beach and down Banjo Pier for lunch with beautiful sea views.
Address: 6 Buller St, West Looe, Looe PL13 1AS
Website: sarahspastyshop.com
Adam’s, Lostwithiel
A rising star of the scene, Adam’s Pasties is reason enough to seek out Lostwithiel, an often-overlooked gem tucked into the wooded bends of the River Fowey. This historic town rewards lingering: ancient stone buildings, narrow alleyways, antique shops and cafés gathered around a medieval bridge, all lending it an easy, lived-in charm that feels distinctly Cornish.
You’ll find Adam’s Pasties inside Liddicoat Butchers, where pasties are still made by hand using a long-held family recipe and carefully sourced local ingredients. There’s nothing showy about them – just well-judged pastry, generous fillings and an assurance that things are being done properly. Pick one up warm, then take it a few miles downstream to Lerryn, a chocolate-box pretty Cornish village.
Address: 11 Fore St, Lostwithiel PL22 0BW
Website: adamspasties.co.uk
Loafs, Penzance
Loafs is part of a blooming scene rewriting the rules of what a Cornish bakery can be. In foodie-haven Penzance – a town long associated with independent shops, art and a distinctly bohemian streak – Loafs brings together serious baking and an atmosphere that feels more Brooklyn than tearoom. Who knew that ’90s hip-hop and the Cornish pasty were the pairing we needed?
Inside, the vibe is relaxed, the aroma delicious, service super friendly and all anchored by a counter stacked with beautifully made baked goods. Croissants, pastries and loaves are handled with the same care as the pasties: properly made, generously filled and clearly taken seriously. Loafs feels entirely of the moment and proof that Penzance’s food scene has levelled up.
Address: 63 Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SR
loafsbakery.co.uk
