L' Artisan is a bakery at 7/167 Hardy Street in Nelson Central, rated 4.6 on Google from 22 reviews. Customers mention cinnamon buns, breads, ciabatta rolls and a Cornish pasty, and say the breads, cakes and pizzas are baked each morning.
A good bakery in a city centre usually bakes through the morning, so the widest choice comes early. Breads with a good crust and soft crumb are a useful test of any bakery, and a cinnamon bun is best eaten the same day. Regulars often ask when the savoury items were baked. Bakeries that bake each morning tend to build a loyal following.
For people in Nelson who want fresh bread, cinnamon buns or a savoury bake, this Hardy Street bakery is worth a visit.