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From market stall to first permanent premises for Crafty Beans
Bristol’s newest cafe has opened next door to one of its oldest.
Crafy Beans on Park Street is the business’ first permanent premises following their original location in St Nick’s Market.
They promise the “best breakfast roll in town” as well as cakes that can be made to order and coffee from Clifton Coffee.
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Crafty Beans have been based in the Glass Arcade at St Nick’s Market since September 2020.
Since opening, they have built a strong reputation for their cakes, with a counter always bursting with sweet treats.

Crafty Beans opened in St Nick’s Market in September 2020 – photo: Martin Booth
Their new neighbour on Park Street is Woodes, who have been here since 1966.
Crafty Beans has replaced Love Bristol on 20 Park Street, which was also the original location of Mrs Potts now a few hundred yards up the road.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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