4&20

I had read a few reviews about this new bakery opening up on Clonbern Road. This was quite exciting as it is only a 20 minute walk from my house and right across the road from the New World supermarket (which I sometimes go to). My sister and I decided to try it out 4&20 three Sunday’s ago. It was Father’s Day and my Dad loves croissants.
We bought three almond croissants priced at $ 4.80 each — a little on the expensive side. My Dad, two sisters and I agreed that they were just too buttery and very rich (luckily I just had half!).
Aside from croissants, they also sell brownies, ‘morning buns’ and a range of loaves. I could not believe the when I saw the price of the loaves — $ 12 each! I did read somewhere that 4&20 kneads every loaf by hand and they are then baked in their specially designed oven, which took six months to arrive here from France. They also use organic flour and free range ingredients in all their baking. I guess that explains the expensive prices. Maybe one day I will try a loaf, but in the meantime I’ll keep buying my bread and pastries from the La Cigale Market at half the price…