Fran's Pantry in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Everytime I come back to my birthplace, I have to at least have a decent pasty before I return home. And Nelly’s is a stopping point on the way back. I have tried many pastys over the years and while there are other (few) respectable ones, Nelly’s are the most authentic (proper job). No flaky pastry, proper pasty pastry (a dying skill) and full of the finest chuck steak, turnips (swede), potatoes & onions and plenty of salt’n’pepper seasoning. My Gran would have complimented this pasty. Shame I only bought 10 back with me. They barely made the journey back, devoured by my Son and I on the long 13hr trip back home. Looking forward to our next trip back.

When I’m Cornwall you have to have a pasty. So we went here and got two fresh out the oven and ate them by the River Fowey. They are delicious. Good and peppery as they should be and buttery crisp pastry. Also took some home for family. You much go here if I’m the area. Reminder: they close at 2pm each day. So get yours early.

Fantastic service very polite and the coffee was excellent. The owner who served us was very helpful and brought the coffee to our table outside. Also very reasonably priced.

Ignored on entry by 3 people behind the counter. When one of them finally worked up enough passive enthusiasm to ask me what I wanted I was 10 seconds shy of walking out. Communication carried out with back to me, which is kind of difficult for someone with a hearing impairment. Food and drink grudgingly passed over with a Cornish farewell on exit. (sneer and silence). Not going there again.

Lostwithiel is a lovely little Cornish town, there's not a huge amount of options for food, but Nelly's provides some lovely baked good that are perfect. There's plenty of benches and public spaces near the river to sit and eat your goodies.

Fabulous little deli stocked with lots of local produce, baking starts at 5am, open from 8.30am. Local clotted cream

This has to be the worst pastry I have ever experienced. I think it's probably due to being over-worked. Pastry has to be handled as little as possible to be good. This has been rolled a hundred times and is like shoe leather.

Baking at its best - this place is really worth a visit. Between us we had a steak pasty, 2 small quiches, an Eccles cake and an almond tart and they all tasted amazing. The coffee and milk were good too.

Ordered twice from here. First was for a “takeaway lunch” for Eden project to keep,us going. 1 beef pasty , I cheese and onion tart and 2 cherry tarts. Lush! Then 2 days later for “food on the road”. All in one breakfast pie!!!! Yep you heard that right. Bloody gorgeous (only wish we had some brown sauce!)

Breakfast pasties/ ham, leek + cheese pies on a Friday are the best. Amazing service and great food. Definitely worth a visit! All the 1 star reviewers must be mentally deficient

just came back from a short break at Lostwithiel, in Cornwall. I came across this place and i had read the reviews. I cannot understand those who gave a bad review....On our last day we went there and ordered a traditional pasty, a cheese pasty, a sausage roll scones and rock cakes for our 6 hour journey home. We didn't eat them until the evening when we arrived. What a delight! I can honestly say these are the best pasties i have ever tried and the shop and staff were great!! There were 2 ladies making fresh pasties while i ordered. The man who served us was really helpful too. The flaky pastry was amazing. The scones too were delicious. The rock cakes were massive and delicious.. I tried other scones and they can be dry and tasteless, but these were perfect, even the next day.. I highly recommend this lovely little bakery while in Cornwall. Its definitely worth a visit. I cant wait to go here again next time!

Probably the worst pastie ever. No flavour, veg was non existent and the small amount of meat inside was clumped together and resembled something I can’t mention here, dry as a bone, zero gravy...

The pasties we purchased were inedible. The pastry was incredibly thick and cloying with an almost scone like texture and the filling was far too peppery. We binned them. My husband loves pasties normally. (We even order frozen pasties to be sent to us as Hampshire supermarkets don't understand what a proper cornish pasty should be.) We used Nellie's (despite a previous slightly disappointing experience a year ago ) as we are aware of the excellent reviews. Definetly expected better than this.

We have just moved to Lostwithiel and had our first pie from them. The crust was crispy and packed with flavour. The filling was super tasty. The best!

We always make a diversion to Kelly's / ex Frans about 4 time a year The best bakery by far The Victoria sponge slices are to die for Will be popping in this Friday 20th on route weekend away

Excellent! Quick service, good and hot, gorgeous flavour. Not a lot more that I can say. Go and enjoy!

We went to Lostwithiel mainly for the antiques and shopping. We didn't know about the free parking - how refreshing - and as we walked along we noticed Nelly's and their pasties in the window. So we bought a large steak pasty to try. It was amazingly good. We have set up a list of places we call the Pasty Trail and we're working our way through them. It's a personal preference but we loved Rowe's pasties and Chough's in Padstow. Elizabeth's in Coverack is also well worth a mention. So far though Nelly's is in front! We'll be back for more.

As a long time local resident of lostwithiel i have been purchasing various pies and pasties from frans up until nellies over many years, I can honestly say that the service is fantastic. The staff at nellies make sure you receive a friendly customer experience and you’re always treated well. But I must admit the pasties are lacking in so many ways, the filling usually bland and dull with grey meat and flavourless cubed veg, and the pasty is tough and flavourless also which for a shop that mostly sells pies and pasties you wouldn’t expect this. The pies and flans on the other hand are exceptional, flakey pastry and lovely fillings which I recommend , I recently managed to try the “cheese leek and ham pie” which always seem high in demand and it was superb! Going forward for this place to improve would involve a recipe change for the pasty, I did notice it was the cheapest price in the town and I think the flavour resembles this, I’m sure people would be happy to pay slightly more for better ingredients! overall a great establishment with good care to customers :)

Cannot fault Nellie bakery in anyway breakfast pies are delicious service is second to none highly recommended

We recently stayed in Lostwithiel and called in to take some pasties home with us, and they were just the best ever!!the cheese and veg really won me over on this occasion so I would highly recommend giving them a try!

Tried pasties all over the area. But had to get back to Nelly’s when possible. Large portions with excellent flavour and crisp pastry. Loads of special pies on offer too. Good job I live 220 miles away!! Took 10 home tho!! 😎.

This was our first visit to this shop. I had read good reviews of Fran's Pantry before visiting & from what I can gather Nelly's is following as good in their footsteps. We tried pasties,tarts,pig sticks(sausage rolls) & custard tarts on our visits & all were very good,my favourite being the custard tarts! Well worth a visit. Staff very friendly.

This is not Fran’s Pantry anymore, it has been taken over by Nelly’s. Nothing is the same, Fran’s cheese pasties were worth a 20 mile detour they were so good. Nelly’s cheese pasties have very little flavour and the filling consists largely of potato cubes. The pastry is tough, tasteless and heavy. It was very disappointing and we won’t be going back. The previous good reviews from last year must refer to when it was Fran’s Pantry. These days as Nelly’s this bakery now sells cheese pasties that are tough and tasteless and the pastry is too thick and heavy even on the custard tarts.

Always has been a shop of delights and is under a change of ownership. Still maintaining the very high standards, all home made sweet and savoury temptations including delicious pasties are on offer. Also a selection of local cheeses and milk can be obtained using your own container - a good innovation avoiding plastic. Don't miss this whether Cornish clotted cream or a yummy quiche is your fancy, all produce from Nelly's is mouthwatering.

Strongly reccomend the Steak and Cheese Pie!!!! Best example I’ve had outside of New Zealand. Took the whole family to Fran’s Pantry. Had a selection of pasties and pies and they were delicious. Gluten free pastry was crispy and super tasty. Very friendly staff. Great experience for all!!

Bought some pies for a picnic on a day out in Lostwithiel and although we had to eat them cold they were superb!

If you want a really good (and large) Cornish pasty, then this is the place to come.

I have fond and distant memories of the excellent pasties from the old bakery at Lostwithiel.

We live in Cornwall and my husband is a big pasty fan.For the first time ever he did not finish the one we bought here today very disappointing.His view ,dry and pretty tastleless

Lovely pasties, pies and cakes. A great place to have in the centre of any town! We ate from here twice during our week’s stay in Lostwithiel and had no complaints from the family. Easy to find next door to the Co-op.

We had some lovely pasties and pig sticks (sausage rolls) from this lovely little bakery. They also really helped me out in baking a birthday cake for my son which was ready for collection on our first day of holiday!

I go to Cornwall every month and this is the place to shop for pasties, pies and cakes and the egg and bacon pie is truly wonderful. The quiches are also delicious. The scones are fantastic and you can buy the cream there as well. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff very helpful. Their pasties are made in front of you and are great value. The Cornish apple juice is also really good. If in Lostwithiel this summer this place is a must.

Stopped off whilst on holiday in Par with the family for pasties and cakes to eat on the Picnic Tables by the Medieval Bridge. No complaints, pasties may seem 'bready and not look like a conventional Cornish Pasty, but satisfying nonetheless.

Without a shadow of a doubt the best bakery in Kernow. JUST AN HONEST NON PRETENTIOUS EXCELLENT VALUE EATERY. Recommendations include Millionaires shortbread(exceptional), pasties, egg custard tarts(too die for), fantastic quiches, super Rock Cakes and a lovely butterfly bun. The staff are always happy and chatty. Just wished it was in Norfolk!! We'll be back next year. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Bestest pasties around and all freshly made. Recommend this shop to anyone that wants a tasty treat.

Popped in for a Cornish pastie it was amazing ended up with buying 6 to take home and cream teas too a must visit

We got some baby steak pasties to take home with us and they were one of the best we have tasted. You can see them making them on the premises so you know they are home made and fresh. Yummy xx

We're staying at the Duchy Restormel Manor and read the lovely complimentary scones were from this local bakery.

We thought we'd support the local traders, but wish we hadn't. The pastry on the egg custard was underdone, heavy and had a peculiar flavour. The cherry/almond tart was cooked through, but the pastry case was really hard and dense, so much so that the pastry from both cakes went in the bin and I normally eat anything!

Fran's is tucked up a side street and although I was looking for it, I found it by accident. The vegetable pasty I bought was large, freshly cooked and good value. If ever I am here, I will buy some to take home.

You cannot come to Cornwall without trying a Cornish pastie. The smell of cooking from the Fran's Pantry draws you to it. To see the pasties being prepared makes you salivate. The taste is better than the expectation.

Really good pastrys they make fresh. Amazing bread and pastrys. Very friendly people and wiling to help

Nos encanta este lugar. La calidad de los ingredientes es maravillosa y te puedo decir que los panaderos se enorgullecen de sus productos. Siempre dirigirte aquí cuando estemos en Lostwithiel.

Normalmente tenemos la deliciosa cornish pasty recién hechas y queso y cebolla pasty de Fran's si de repente a la ciudad alrededor de almuerzo, y recomendaría estos. Sin embargo, el nuevo favorito tiene que ser el tortas caseras eccles. Capturarlos recién horneados, todavía cálido, con fruta y abundante azúcar de pastelería, inusual y luz. Casi me volví por un segundo. . La primera no tardara en destrozarlo. Altamente recomendado.

In Lostwithiel zit deze geweldige Fish and Chips.De locals komen hier veel en er staat soms al een rij voordat de deuren geopend zijn..... dat moet toch wel iets zeggen.Wij zijn een van onze avonden daar gaan eten. Het is dan wel een soort snackbar maar de menen zijn zo aardig en je kan ook gewoon een wijntje krijgen bij je visje en dit wordt allemaal op en prettige manier geserveerd en klaar gemaakt.Wat mij betreft een echte aanrader.....

Found this gem of a shop while on a 2 day break. This is the best pasty I've ever tasted and believe me I've eaten a few. The staff are very friendly and helpful too. I wish I lived closer but then again I'd be a bit larger with these irresistible pasties on my doorstep.

Small shop down near the river. Good for buying some home baked pies and cake for a picnic. Local fayre

Best breakfast pies, full monty, pasties, I have ever had. It has become our family tradition to visit Fran's pantry, we are the 3rd generation..... Once a year when we have our get away holiday in Cornwall.

I decided to try a Cornish pasty for breakfast and risk the ire of my better half by bringing her a "full monty" pie. This had bacon, egg, mushroom and tomato inside a herby crust. She was delighted with it and we repeated the dose the next day. I also sampled some of the sweeter offerings and they were as good as the savoury items. The staff are friendly and efficient. One point to note is the early closing hour of 3 pm so get your pasties early, they are great!

The handmade (which you can see being made) are lovely, and for once it was just how i love mine full of pepper, hubby always gets the little flans with Stilton, The quality of the food is lovely, i have to still do recommend.

Popped in several times whilst staying at my dad's house. Great selection of treats, flans and sausage rolls in particular were good.

Delicious, filling and tasty pasty. Eaten hot and then another cold the next day. Superb both times. Crisp pastry, plenty of filling and well worth the money. A 'real meal' to go. Would definitely visit and have one again.

My friend bought some of Fran's pasties and they were gorgeous!!! So good we took them on a picnic around St Michael's Mount. Highly recommend them x

Knowing that we would be staying near Lostwithiel, I checked to see if there was a pasty shop in town. I was delighted to find Fran's pantry online and the reviews seemed very good. Also my name is Fran, so the choice was made. When we got there on the Thursday it was gone 2pm so all the pasties were sold out. A good sign! So we got there early on Friday and bought our two treats. Oh they smelt good and were lovely and warm. We found a place by the river and tucked in. I can honestly say that we were both very disappointed. The pastry was appalling and although proper steak was used, the filling had no taste. Shame as we had had a superb one the day before from the local butcher.

AMAZING pasties and bakery products. Great price - cheaper than other places and big pasties too! Staff are really nice and frindly

Lovely cakes and bread cooked to perfection friendly helpful staff.We bought their rock cakes to eat on a day out they were excellent

Excellent food and service at this great take away. Pasties and flans to die for. Service with a smile no matter how busy they are and food is great.

Great wee baker in Lostwithiel. Visited the town for a wedding and discovered Fran's. 3 visits in 2 days and was also delighted to discover the bride and groom had arranged Fran's pasties for the reception.Staff are super friendly and their recommendations were spot on.

Delicious scones, local eggs and clotted cream all served with a smile and a friendly word. They were delicious! I wish we had one of these close to home.

Our cottage left us some scones from Frans as a welcome package - so I blame them for the fact that they were so nice we had to go and buy more! At the same time the kids both got a gingerbread man (loved the fact you can happy or sad ones!!!) - their response was " this is a lovely gingerbread man - nicest ever!"Definitely worth a visit!

Small and exceedingly good. We tried the quiches and the pasties. Excellent, and all served with traditional Cornish cheer.

Lovely shop, great produce and all served with a smile. Highly recommended. Will be back for more soon.

Lovely pasties and the new pudding pasties are a treat too. Another Lostwithiel business with a social conscience - fantastic!

Great place for a great pasty. The staff are fantastic, as are the fridge cakes and all the other treats available. It's in a fantastic location, with picnic tables and a beautiful river just a stone's throw away.

These pies are utterly delicious and perfect for a picnic. What a wonderful bakery. We will visit again to try the cakes!

Lovely pasties - very juicy and delicious. So much so I dripped past juice down my jacket. Good thing the pasty was so tasty that I didn't care. My partner, who doesn't like pasties at all (what?!) also loved them - so points there!

Great little bakery, selling some traditional treats as well as deli cheeses and meats, along with local dairy produce.

I was always a barnecutt pasty girl until I visited here! Great pastys, pies and cakes. I often have my lunch from here and ring to order, everyone is friendly and jolly, quite rare these days! Get there early on a Friday to enjoy a breakfast pasty! Bacon sausage beans and cheese! You won't be disappointed!

Lovely pasties made with quality ingredients, very yummy! Also had all of the items needed for a diy cream tea - the scones and cream were excellent! If you are in Lostwithiel this is the only place to go!

If it says it's homemade then it's homemade and probably made by Fran herself! Just visit and savour the cooking smells and watch Fran rolling out the pastry!

Typical Cornish Fayre. I found the pastry heavy and hard on the mini quiches, but they were tasty. They open early for the fresh bread which is very good. Service is quick and friendly.

I have not tasted food this good in a long time. The steak pasties we had (twice!) you must not miss this treat if you visit Lostwithiel, piping hot and very good is not enough to describe them

If you want a take away lunch by the river then this is the place to get it. Steak pies are delicious and the crumble desert was divine.

Been here a few times now to try and find something nice to enjoy however I'm yet to have done this. The pastry with the pasties is very dry and also not much moisture in the pasty. Having not enjoyed these I decided to go for a cheese one, I was served by the miserable lady who also works in the chip shop across the road and she just shoved it in the bag without a word! Eating it in the car I found the pasty wasn't even hot, but not cold. It wasn't very nice. On another occasion I decided to go for a sausage roll, it was disgusting and I would go as far as inedible!! Sausages were horrible and barely cooked and the pastry was awfully and was again sold cold with a slight touch of warmth, I had to microwave it to be able to eat it but I still didn't enjoy it. One nice thing about the place is that you can see them making it all behind the counter and can see it's all fresh but what does that matter when the food isn't that great.

by far the best sausage rolls I've had in Cornwall ( the pies , pasties and sweets I could recommend ) and the staff are nice as well so will return for more great food.

Lovely people, lovely home made food at great prices and always a cheerful welcome. Small local shop and such a great advertisement for Lostwithiel.

Great place for a pie or paste, although much better fresh out of the oven apparently. The bread is nice but you need to be quick. Staff are great and always happy to help, great local shop.

The food here is very much hit and miss, sometimes i have been and the food has been delicious, other times the food has been dry and you've needed gallons of water to wash down.

Every morning as I cross the bridge to work the incredible smell from Frans Pantry drags me in for a pasty, pie and/or coffee. Lovely seeing them made on the premises and on a Friday and ocassional treat will be their steak and cheese pie. A few extra inches on the waistline but heh who's counting ?So friendly as well. Many thanks

From Full English breakfast Pasties to the usual meat and several veg,this place never fails to Fill the void.Try their Cheese and onion or go for the huge sausage rolls...then wak around the corner,sit on the river bank and enjoy this ancient village.Free parkingGood walks.

My kids love their pies, pasties & cakes. Always friendly, lovely cooked on the premises right in front of you goodies!

This is a small popular well run bakery in the town of Lostwithiel. The pasties are made on the premises and are the very best served piping hot. This is not a restaurant.

The pasties here are amazing, the pastry is nice and fresh.The scones are good as well. You can also buy a few other bits like local cheeses.

I make a damn good scone - I make no bones about that. But we went in and ordered scones, cream and jam. A hot scone arrived with plenty of cream and masses of jam. Absolutely delicious! I nearly told my husband they were better than my scones, but was afraid he would agree, so kept quiet!

They ran out of pasties when we went, got a full monty pie, lush! Great for a walking snack... also brought some local cheese from the counter as looked so good, we were right all round a good place to pop into and get a couple of snacks

An excellent local bakery and small deli, where pasties etc are made and cooked in front of you. They make a good range of cakes & pastries & also take orders for special cakes which are awesome! (A rugby field & an Antarctic scene with penguins were birthday highlights). Local cheese, milk, ham etc as well. We are so lucky to have this local asset.

The delicious pies from Fran's Pantry are the only things I will break my weight watchers diet for !The stilton and broccoli tarts are just heavenly ! If you are in the Lostwithiel area and fancy picking up a picnic don't hesitate to drop in and choose from their wonderful selection of pies and pastries. This is not a 'bake off' outlet , the pies are cooked in front of you, the delightful aromas are impossible to resist. The service is excellent, friendly and helpful.