Vegan-friendly doughnut chain Crosstown has opened its doors in Bristol. Located close to the university in Queens Road, it is an independent chain that started as a London market stall in 2014, specialising in sourdough doughnuts, seasonal flavours and a range of vegan-friendly options.
Flavours range from high-end takes on classics like Sri Lankan cinnamon or Tongan vanilla glaze to the more adventurous, like lime and coconut with spirulina dough or white chocolate with matcha tea. Priced around £3.50 to £4.75, they're not cheap, so Bristol Live paid a visit to the sleek store to see if the taste and price live up to the hype.
Inside, the new shop is compact but minimalist, with each flavour displayed in a cabinet like a priceless artwork. Brightly-coloured and topped with all manner of crumble, compote, nuts, and glaze, the choice is a little overwhelming, but we settled on a vegan peanut butter and blackcurrant doughnut with a smooth but strong macchiato.
