East Avenue Bakehouse

Bold Street, L1

Review by Joe Earnshaw

Situated at the top of Bold Street, East Avenue Bakehouse is the latest independent business to open on the ever popular thoroughfare of the city.

Although only recently opening on 8 March, the café/restaurant, or social eatery as it describes itself, has already generated a huge buzz amongst the city’s foodies and, therefore, I was very excited when invited to review it.

East Avenue Bakehouse is an all-female owned and run bakery, which is why it aptly opened on International Women’s Day.

Two of the owners, Jo and Charlotte, have been friends since childhood and grew up in Plymouth on East Avenue, hence the name.

Before reading the menu I was worried that, as a bakehouse, it would heavily rely on its excellent breads and pastries. However, I was extremely pleased to see that this is not the case.

To start, I decided to go for the vegetarian homemade Scotch egg, which comes with a side of delicious apple and ginger chutney (£5.75). I’m a big advocate for Scotch eggs and so at first, I was worried about its vegetarian nature, however, I was pleasantly surprised and it was lovely.

My dinner date decided to go for the ham hock terrine with toasted brioche and caramelised onions (£6). This was a beautifully light starter before the main meal; however, it could also be enjoyed as a light lunch.

East Avenue Bakehouse prides itself on its local produce and so I opted for the Anglesey sea bass, pan fried with crayfish, lemon pesto butter, pea puree and potato cakes (£15.75). This plate was exceptionally fresh and tasty, and the simplicity of the dish showcased the quality of the produce rather than overpowering it with strong flavours.

My friend went for the Goosenagh duck breast, pan fried with port, orange and cranberry, served with braised savoy cabbage and dauphinoise potato (£15.95). The duck was cooked to perfection and the dauphinoise potatoes were gorgeously creamy.

Charlotte helpfully recommended wines to accompany our dishes and I had the pleasure to try a white wine which is grown on Charlotte’s aunt’s vineyard in New Zealand.
To finish we had a selection of pastries and cakes including a chocolate brownie, fresh shortbread and a selection of macaroons, which as expected, were absolutely delightful.

Diversity is what distinguishes East Avenue Bakehouse from other city restaurants and cafes. The team has managed to create a fantastic atmosphere in which you can enjoy both a relaxed coffee and a cake, or a delicious three course meal with a bottle of wine.

East Avenue Bakehouse is a fantastic new addition to Bold Street and I believe it will continue to cement itself as a regular haunt for the city’s passionate, food loving residents.

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