Mason and Rye Patisserie and Bakery Cafe

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Mason and Rye is a long, modern patisserie which sweeps the back of Fenwicks' famous Food Hall.

When scouting the city for a place to eat it can be easy to forget about this subterranean eatery, so it was with deliberate delight that I sought it out for a light lunch this past weekend.



The cafe (/bakery /patisserie /restaurant) is decorated with clean and fresh neutrals. Smalls pops of colour, such as the flowerpots on each table, save it from being too clinical and give a natural aroma to the dining area. Most of the food is deli-style, with long benchtops displaying the wares behind immaculately clean glass screens and cloches.

I chose a tuscan salami and aged gruyere closed flatbread, which was delicious. The neatly-dressed attendant couldn't tell me if gruyere was a blue cheese or not, but a helpful nearby customer leaned over to explain that it's more like a strong edam. I also had a pot of green tea, and then couldn't resist going back for a strawberry and mascarpone muffin, which was truly scrumptious!



Despite not understanding the ingredients of their food, the staff were generally helpful and cheery. I couldn't fault the presentation of the food, and the prices were reasonable considering the upmarket atmosphere.

I can't wait to visit again, mainly to try the other desserts on offer!

Opening times:
Monday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday: 10.30am - 5.00pm
Last orders 30 minutes before closing time.

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