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Cotswold Baguettes is a straightforward cafe right in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, serving the kind of food that keeps both locals and visitors coming back.
The menu focuses on freshly made baguettes and sandwiches prepared to order, along with hot and cold drinks. There's no fuss here—just good ingredients and straightforward cooking that lets them speak for themselves.
Stow sits at a high point in the Cotswolds and functions as a genuine working market town, so this cafe has earned its reputation by catering equally well to people who live here and those passing through. Whether you're planning to settle in for a proper lunch or grab something to take away while you explore, it handles both equally well. The location puts you right in the thick of things too—convenient for wandering the market square, browsing the independent shops, or heading out to nearby towns like Bourton-on-the-Water or Moreton-in-Marsh.
It's one of those dependable lunch spots that doesn't shout for attention the way busier establishments do, which means it often gets overlooked. But ask a local where they actually eat when they're in town, and this is the kind of place they'll mention. It's reliable, affordable, and does exactly what it sets out to do without any pretence.
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