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We have been fans of Crumbs and Doilies for several years and own the cookbook, so it was our first stop when arriving in London. The shop is small but welcoming and right inside kingly court. We tried the cornflake brownie which was heavenly and a mini biscoff cupcake. Both were delicious! read more

Crumbs and Doilies - Cornflake brownie! Yum! - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

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YouTube personality Cupcake Jemma is one of the main people who jump-started my baking hobby several years back so I figured I had to pay homage by visiting her bakery while touring London. :p I tried the mini cupcake versions of the red velvet and strawberries and cream. Kinda on the dry side so hoping the regular versions are much better. Wished there was more strawberry flavor in the strawberries and cream cupcake but omg the cream cheese icing on the red velvet cupcake is delish (nice subtle tang and not overly sweet)! As for the New York cookies, I wouldn't say they're really Levain-like, but standing on their own they're still good cookies! Missing the crispy exterior but the interior is nicely soft and slightly gooey. I specifically tried the choc chip cookie (standard taste) and the cookies & cream cookie (I really enjoyed this one! Fan of the trickles of white chocolate ganache). Service was a bit cold. The lady who assisted me was no-smiles and there was conveyor-like communication from her. What I will give props to (and I wished more bakeries did this) is that she asked if I had any food allergies before confirming my order. read more

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Super yummy, but definitely expensive. The shop is very cute and the staff were lovely!

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Carissa C.

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I love Cupcake Jemma so I was excited to visit here! It was super crowded on a sunny Sunday afternoon, but the line moved quickly. We got the custard cream mini cupcake, red velvet mini cupcake, and one of their giant biscoff cookie. Everything was delicious! The cupcakes were the perfect mini size, was moist, and wasn't overly sweet. The star of the show, however, was the biscoff cookie! I loved how Biscoff-y it was and on the bottom was a thick layer of biscoff spread. OMG I'm still dreaming of this. read more

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Sarah C.

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finally visited cupcakejemma's shop! very cute and well made stuff but I think the frostings are too sweet read more

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Matt O.

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Chocolate chip cookie was one of the best I have ever had. Went back the next day to get another and sadly they were out. I took a vegan chocolate chip cookie, was good and surprised me, but no where near as good as the traditional one. That said if you want a vegan cookie, for sure check it out! read more

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Cutest cupcakes! I've been following their YouTube for years now and was so excited to finally visit their shop in soho London! I got their biscoff cupcake and their gingerbread - both were amazing! read more

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Cute dessert shop nestled away in Carnaby market! Her cupcakes and flavors are delicious, and she also offers an array of spectacularly decorated cakes, as well as brownies and tray bakes! I had the Cookie Dough cupcake which was a delicious brown butter cupcake with a cookie base, and cookie dough on top. I thought the buttercream was a tad too sweet, but other then that, the taste was delicious. Jemma also does many YouTube tutorials on her recipes, as well as tips and tricks if you're a home baker. read more

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Chris M.

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Very cool Cupcake spot. I went here for Halloween therefore all they Cupcakes had this theme. The one that I had with cookies was good although the frosting was a little bit too sugary. Staff is nice and friendly. read more

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Samantha B.

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3.5 out 5 Stars This was a must stop after stalking C&D on Instagram and Twitter for months in advance. The store is super cute but a little difficult to find (head to the courtyard area, don't put the street address into GPS). We tried the Key Lime cupcakes and took a piece of the Raspberry Bombe cake. Both were good, but for some reason were not what we had in mind. The cake was more of a sponge and less of the moist type of cake we were expecting, though the raspberry filling was divine. The frosting on both items was a little sickly sweet and could have done with some flavoring or more or a buttercream style texture. In retrospect I wish we had gotten the delicious cookie bar instead of the cupcake. Overall definitely worth it if you are in the neighborhood, but don't know if I would trek across town for them :( Maybe we went on an off day? Also the service was not super friendly and I don't think they shared our excitement about being there which was a bummer. read more

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Celeste S.

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I am a home baker. Since moving to UK have become a HUGE fan of Cupcake Jemma on YouTube and had to visit her cupcake shop in Soho when it opened. Cute little with a monthwatering display. Options to eat in at the limited seating or takeaway. Highly recommend getting a deal with a multi box so you can try more then one flavour. There cupcake flavours change every day so I gotta try them all. I personally find he the cakes better the cheesecakes and slices. My last visit I had the biscoff (my favourite flavour) cheesecake and found it dry and tasteless. read more

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Amanda M.

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Holy freaking crap. Can these little baby cupcakes get any cuter? The answer is no, because it's not possible. But they can't possibly taste that good... right? OH MY GOSH THEY DO. They're adorable AND delicious! I was looking for a cute little thing to give my co-workers and mini cupcakes were a huge win because they're not toooo big and they're small enough for just about everyone (including people on diets) to have a little taste. I went online and the ordering process was simple and fabulous- it's also insane how custom you can make these little babies- custom sprinkles? Personal logo on each one? Amazing. I just wanted a variety and they gave me just that! Thanks crumbs and dollies- you're the best. read more

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Natalie A.

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I love Cupcake Jemma's youtube channel so I was really excited to finally visit Crumbs & Doilies. However, I was a bit disappointed. The cupcakes were overly sweet, masking any flavor. Neither the Mojito nor the Raspberry Ripple tasted of anything other than sugar. The Malteser had a more distinctive flavor but was still way too sweet. The cupcakes were definitely well-made, with good texture and pretty decorations. If it weren't for the sweetness I'm sure they would have been great! read more

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Alison A.

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I've heard a rumor that Yelp might offer a 6th star eventually, and when that day comes, this is where I'd award it. Crumbs and Doilies is a super adorable cupcakery tucked away in one of the throughways of Kingly Court, Soho, and to date, is my absolute favorite cake shop--and I've been to many many. They have perfected their cupcake presentation (set up in glass cases as if it were a jewelry store), and where most bakeries overlook the art of the mini cupcake, this place seems to take even more care in decorating them with a perfect frosting swirl, edible glitter sparkles, light dustings of other toppings like coconut, sprinkles, fondant shapes, matcha crunchies, candied fruit, and holiday-specific toppings as well (the Pride rainbow displays were particularly impressive, they not only did a daily cake slice that was rainbow in layers, but they also had rainbow cupcakes, rainbow meringue cookies--referred to as "unicorn drops," and rainbow blondie brownies). The cake is superior to any other cake shop I've experienced, it's moist without being soggy or wet, and substantial without being dense, crumbly, or too bread-y in consistency. The frosting isn't disgustingly sweet nor overdone. Everything about their cakes are balanced, beautiful, and offered at a great price point for the quality, presentation, as well as location--in the heart of Soho, Kingly Court, one would assume they could charge one and a half to two times the price they charge here (minis run about £1.45-£1.65, regular cupcakes about £3.50, and a slice of the daily cake about £3.75-£4). Best. Cake. Frosting. Ever. Skip dinner and go here. Heck, "have cake for breakfast." read more

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Lynsey H.

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Simply amazing! This bakery is right up my street! Lots of creative items that you struggle to chose which one to take home! I loved it and I know it will be somewhere that I revisit over and over again. On this visit I went for a jammy dodger brownie/blondie type cake (I can't remember the exact name). It was delicious and definitely satisfied my sweet tooth craving. The slices of cake they sell are HUGE, you'd have to eat in it multiple sittings. My friend picked up a cupcake and loved it. There is not much room to eat in, we took our cakes out into Kingsley Court and found a seat and ate there. They package the cakes up in cute little boxes so it will travel well if you don't want to eat it straight away. read more

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Crumbs and Doilies - Lots of amazing creations to chose from! - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

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Livi S.

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Yes baby, if it's cakes you're looking for, this my is the place! The cakes are baked made upstairs, which wins extra bonus points from me and damn are they delicious! The Oreo cookies and cream cake was a stand out for me, not the cheapest, if i remember rightly, maybe £4 or £5 pounds, but damn was it good. To be fair though everything I've tried from there is amazing, so whatever you ordered you can't go wrong!! The disappointing thing is the seating and rather the lack of it. It's very cramped if you choose to sit down and there's no wifi. Don't let that put you off though, get takeaway to eat when you're home. read more

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María S.

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I had been following Crumbs and Doilies and its owner on social media for a while now, so I was very excited to finally come here. When I got to the place, I ordered the slutty brownie and the mini red velvet cupcake. The icing on the red velvet cupcake was incredibly sweet, and you could feel the sugar in your mouth, not nice at all. The slutty brownie was stiff and clearly not fresh. It was not at all what I was expecting, could have done better in any other place. Very disappointed in this place. read more

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Ruby G.

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So heartbroken I traveled from California here and my sister absolutely loves Jemma and buys her books online and supports her! On the door says opens at 11 on Monday and I was turned away claiming they open at 12 today I spent about 20 ponds on a Uber here just to get told to leave I explained I'd probably never be back I'm from LA it's a once in a life type of deal plus I had cash. He still said no. He wasn't rude but not accommodating at all! Sorry sister this was a fail.... read more

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Pam M.

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Well if this isnt the cutest cupcake place.... Lots of creative cupcakes and the menu changes often. What I like is that they have little cupcakes and regular size too.... so if you can't choose.. then choose 2 or 3! This is a great a great little find in London! read more

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Christopher K.

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Cozy, cheap and delicious. We stumbled upon this small sweets shop on our last day in London. You will want to try everything they have, trust me. For only 11£ we got two slices of cake, a cupcake and some water. The service was warm and nice. Would truly recommend this spot for a mid-afternoon stop. read more

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Rick S.

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A dream come true in London. Well worth the trip. Cupcake Jemma was gracious enough to record a nice video for my granddaughters who adore her on YouTube. We enjoyed the PBJs, Sticky Toffee and washed it down with traditional English tea. read more

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Kristie Y.

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I am an avid follower of Cupcake Jemma on Youtube. Jemma, the owner of this quaint cupcake bakery posts weekly cupcake video tutorials on Youtube. I live across the ocean and I have been watching her youtube videos and hoping that one day I could try her cupcakes. That day has finally come and I rushed to Crumbs and Doilies the first day I was here in London. I bought the tiramisu cupcake and the rose and pistachio cupcake. When I first had my first bite into my tiramisu cupcake I was rendered speechless. I felt like I had an actual tiramisu cake. The rose and pistachio cupcake was also as phenomenal as the tiramisu cake. The frosting has the right level of rose flavor such that it did not overwhelm the pistachio cupcake base. I had such a great experience here that if I could give a 10-stars rating, I would. This is a must-visit when you're in Soho! read more

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Emma L.

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Pretty good cupcakes (I had raspberry ripple), with tasty sponge. I felt there was too much topping (as much as there was cake, really) that was too creamy and that overall the cupcake was small. The kicker: it cost £3.90! For a small mouthful of cake and cream!? Get outta here. (That's what a giant slice of cake five times the size costs at hummingbird bakery) Probably didn't help that I got the server on a bad day. She avoided eye contact, grunted at the people after me in monosyllables and rolled her eyes when they asked her for flavours. If you hate cupcakes and/or people, don't work in a cupcake shop. read more

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Crystal L.

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While this is certainly a cute shop with lots of interesting flavors, I wasn't impressed with the texture of the cake itself. I had a mini Snickers cupcake and a red velvet cupcake-- the former I enjoyed but the latter I found underwhelming. The cake was rather dry and the frosting overwhelmingly sweet; I'm also a firm believer in a cream cheese frosting for red velvet cupcakes and the frosting on the red velvet cupcake seemed to be either mostly buttercream with a bit of cream cheese or all buttercream. Either way, it's definitely a very cute shop with lots of fun options that's worth checking out if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to pay them a visit. read more

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Elia T.

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The location is perfect, a few steps to Regent st. and in the awesome Carnaby st. area. The various selection of cupcakes is amazing and the quality of all the products is very high. A very good surprise is the double choice of any flavour (mini and normal size). read more

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Roudha A.

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The place is amazing even if the shop is small but the cake was delicious .. I didn't expect it will be excellent .. I love this store .. They have many different flavors of muffins and slices of cakes such as snicker , ore, Lotus and pistachio I tried a slice of lotus was more delicious .. Staff are friendly and lovely .. Keep it up read more

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Kirsten G.

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This shop is cuteness overload. The colours and decor make you want to eat a bowl of icing. They had about 6 or 8 different flavour options, and each option is available as a mini cupcake or a regular size. They also had 2 loafs of cake available for slices. I opted for a dozen assorted mini's as I couldn't decide on my own! Although I didn't get to try each flavour (shared with my colleagues) - the 2 I did try were great. I had the mint chocolate and the salted caramel. The best part of both was the frosting. It's literally perfect frosting. Reason for knocking it down to 4 stars - price! Eeek - it's expensive! Great for a little treat, but very pricy! read more

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Kaye P.

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Finally made it over here! I have been a huge fan of Jemma (the owner) and following her recipes on YouTube. I was so glad to finally try the delicious cupcakes here. The Salted Caramel and Unicorn cupcakes were delicious! The cake was light and the icing was rightly sweet. The staff were very helpful and nice. Definitely worth the trek! I'll be back across the pond again (I'm from California) and will make sure to stop by here again! read more

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Leah J.

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Super cute place! Friendly staff- really needed the loo at the time and the lady at the front was kind enough to give me a code to use the bathroom in Kingsley square! I bought the raspberry and coconut cupcakes for my family as well as the peanut and coconut VEGAN cupcake for myself and omg!!! They were delicious! Really hard to find good , moist vegan baked goods! They also serve coffees and sodas! And they have the cutest merchandise too! The owner (cupcake Jemma) has really succeeded with this little shop! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! read more

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You should definitly stop by this cupcakes shop. Greats products with great tastes. The place is really nice to have coffee or tea. read more

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Not kidding when I say that this place have the most delicious cupcakes I've ever tried, specially the pb & jelly one! It's sweet but not too much, with that slightly salty taste from peanut, delicious jelly, is moist and perfect. I wish I could eat more sweets just to have one of those every day. The staff is really friendly and although the shop is a bit small, is cute and lovely read more

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Came here for Cupcake Jemma. Minis are wayyy to mini for the price they are. The frosting is the whipped buttery kind, and I prefer denser frosting with less of a bland butter taste. read more

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Money can't buy you happiness, but you can buy cupcakes from this Place and that is like buying happiness (in cute little boxes).

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Was craving some dessert so came across this cute little cupcake place. Lots of selections of cupcake flavors. You can get a regular size or a mini size cupcake. We decided to get 4 mini sized cupcakes ( blueberry cheesecake, christmas, caramel, and raspberry flavor). All 4 were delicious in flavor. I was very impressed! Mini size was the way to go- not too small and not too filling, just the perfect size. We also got a latte which tasted good as well. Cute little place with fresh and tasty cupcakes. Pricey but hey it is always nice to try something new. read more

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Christine L.

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Omg, this place is hands down my favourite place for wonderful, and cute cupcakes. Super delicious, and not overly sweet, which I love! The packaging also makes them great as gifts. The staff are friendly and cheerful. And it's in a cosy spot just off of Carnaby Street, which makes it great for a spot of coffee too! read more

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Ashley C.

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Ordered 2 dozen mini cupcakes for my boyfriend's birthday, using their online order form. I chose the mixed flavor cupcakes with mixed decorations and got them delivered - as I'm currently in a different country. Everyone loved the cupcakes and said they were delicious! Ordering was easy and Crumbs and Doilies were super responsive via email when I had questions. Highly recommend! read more

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The hardest thing was deciding between their unctuous salted caramel and pretzel cupcake and gorging myself on the double chocolate one. So I had both. Coffee's great too. read more

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I had the Biscoff Rocky Road and it was absolutely delicious. Creamy, gooey and gorgeous, packed with fresh marshmallows and crushed Biscoff biscuit. It was quite small but that's probably a good thing, could get sickly if there was much more of it. Only downside was the price- at £3.40 it is on the steep side. All products were a similar price so although I'd love to, I can't afford to go regularly. I'll return for another when I feel I need a good treat. read more

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More info about Crumbs and Doilies

1 Kingly Court
Carnaby Street
London W1B 5PW
United Kingdom
Soho
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020 8874 8885
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http://www.crumbsanddoilies.co.uk/

Hours

What time does Crumbs and Doilies open?

Crumbs and Doilies opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Crumbs and Doilies opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Crumbs and Doilies close?

Crumbs and Doilies closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Crumbs and Doilies closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Crumbs and Doilies have catering options?

Yes, Crumbs and Doilies does have catering options.

Does Crumbs and Doilies serve alcohol?

No, Crumbs and Doilies does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Crumbs and Doilies have TVs?

Yes, Crumbs and Doilies has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Crumbs and Doilies have bike parking?

Yes, Crumbs and Doilies has bike parking.

Does Crumbs and Doilies have outdoor seating?

Yes, Crumbs and Doilies has outdoor seating options.

Does Crumbs and Doilies have parking?

Yes, Crumbs and Doilies has parking options.

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Does Crumbs and Doilies have free WiFi?

Yes, Crumbs and Doilies has free WiFi.

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Pierre Marcolini

4.8(5 reviews)

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I have an intense love of financiers, so when I spotted financiers here I had to try them. I'm so…read moreglad I did because the ones I've had before (that led to my love of them) ultimately paled in comparison to the ones I had her. I purchased the caramel, framboise, and chocolate ones. Normally I wouldn't have gotten the chocolate one (it had mini chocolate chips) just because I didn't think the texture you work well, but because it is a chocolatier it made sense to at least try it. Ultimately, I do think the caramel and framboise options were the winners. They were delicious and moist and just beautiful. Don't get me wrong: I would never turn down the chocolate one, but when I go back I'll be going for the options (and possibly trying new ones).

This review is just for the eclairs - they are the best eclairs I've had in my life and I've even…read moreeaten eclairs in France where I normally live. The quality of the ingredients and chocolate are exquisite, but the downside (where I took off a star) is that they are on the small side and they are expensive at £5 each. They also sell a variety of chocolates (9 piece boxes, 16 piece boxes, beautiful heart chocolates, or by the unit. You can buy macarons in traditional flavors but my favorite macaron place in the world is Pierre Herme and they have more unique flavors there. We tried the chocolate eclair and the hazelnut one. Neither was overly sweet - it was just right. The texture of the cream was perfect too - it was airy, light, tasted fresh and not artificial, and was not too sweet. The bread part at the bottom was firm - not too hard, not too soft, and not spongy. The chocolate one had a raspberry/chocolate topping with gold flakes and it was just perfect. The hazelnut one was really unique, as I had never had a hazelnut eclair before but I love hazelnut anything. There were little pieces of actual hazelnut, the hazelnut cream was perfect and not artificial-tasting, and there was this powdered sugar crunchy thing on top. The hazelnut was a bit messy to eat/share, since the topping part was harder to break apart, but every bite was amazing. I'd definitely come back here again to eat eclairs. Note that if you want to eat here, they don't really have spoons suitable for eating/sharing - it's more like a small spoon to stir coffee. There's one table outside where you can sit and eat, but there's no seating inside, so don't expect a place where you can hang out and drink tea/coffee and eat your eclair. The eclairs here are fantastic, we came at the end of the day so they didn't have many flavours left, but they typically also have vanilla, salted caramel, and I'm sure a few others that escape my memory (I asked one of the staff what other flavours they typically have). I've overused the word "perfect" in this review, so just go here and eat some eclairs and maybe some chocolates too. I had a praline little egg and it was fantastic, but the eclairs were like nothing I'd ever have. Minus one star for the price, but I guess it's relatively cheap next to all the other expensive stores in Marylebone. Worth the splurge every once in a while and I'll definitely be back.

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The Hummingbird Bakery

4.0(113 reviews)

0.2 mi•Soho

Really cute. Cupcakes were good and moist and tasted like they were made from fresh ingredients…read more I really loved the Black Bottom. A chocolate and vanilla swirl with chocolate chips and the icing was scrumptious. Give it a try.

I was looking for a place that delivers bakery goods / gift baskets in London and came across The…read moreHummingbird Bakery on Yelp. I live in the U.S. so finding delivery places in other countries can be difficult. First, from what I have been told by those who received the bakery items I had delivered, everything is very fresh and delicious. Their customer service was the best I've come across in a long time (I had a few questions and corresponded via email a few times). I have used them for two delivers so far and I give them a 10 out of 10! I will be using them often in the future for deliveries in the UK. I highly recommend The Hummingbird Bakery!

I see treats :)

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The Hummingbird Bakery Soho. Credit Benjamin C. M. Backhouse.

Patisserie Valerie

3.6(46 reviews)

0.7 mi•Marylebone

Wonderful food! Super kind staff even though my group came I about an hour before they closed…read more Reasonable pricing and delicious tea! Would HIGHLY recommend!

It was super rainy day and were around Buckingham Palace. We cought a cab and asked the driver to…read moretake us to some nice coffee spot. It happened to be Patisserie Valerie. I passed by this place a few times before and was thinking of coming some day. Serendipitously we spent our rainy day as this wonderful cafe. We had double chocolate cake and eclair. I am not a big fan of chocolate cakes but this one changed my mine. That chocolate cake was so tasteful. My capuccino was pretty good, I think the presentation was better than the taste but overall exceeded expectations.

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Bea's of Bloomsbury - Marylebone

4.5(6 reviews)

0.7 mi•Fitzrovia

It was my first high tea experience in London! Bea's is relatively small -- there was a birthday…read morecelebration that filled all the tables in the back of the restaurant. It was very noisy as there were a lot of kids participating in the celebration. The server did a great job telling us exactly what the high tea included. I really enjoyed the earl gray tea!

Had high expectations for Bea's of Bloomsbury, but my experience was lackluster…read more I had a chocolate cupcake with pistachio buttercream, the cake was dry on the edge and the centre wasn't moist. Buttercream was so-so, tasted more almond than it did pistachio. Service was not amazing either.

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Marchesi

3.8(4 reviews)

0.4 mi•Mayfair

While staying in Mayfair I read an article which revealed the supposed places where Beyonce eats…read moreand drinks while she stays in Mayfair. Marchesi wasn't on the list but on my two visits to Marchesi I couldn't help imagining her here either closing down the place with her entourage or queueing at the counter in dark sunglasses, waiting to order a pastry to-go. Being owned by Prada, this staple of Milan is the first outpost outside of Italy. As one would expect from both Italy and a house of fashion, the place is a design home-run. It's difficult, in fact, to walk by without declaring a desire to stop in as it looks utterly charming. Servers in green uniforms with crisp white aprons add to the charm and order of the place. But what's that phrase? All hat, no cattle. All foam, no beer. You get it. On my first visit here I ordered a croissant and a latte (£7) at the counter and enjoyed them from a bench in nearby Berkeley Square. But to take in the entirety of the Marchesi experience my next visit demanded I get a table inside and from this vantage point I had a more difficult time rationalizing the cost. The server was cold in demeanor, the croissant (£4.70) tasted less than fresh, and I couldn't rationalize the additional price (including 12.5% service charge) I was paying for such an experience. So I preferred Marchesi as a take-out spot. Still, if you want to imagine you're Beyonce in Mayfair, probably best to enjoy at least one morning from a table inside this highly stylish spot.

Simply stunning, what a wonderful addition to Mount Street, just stunning…read more I have frequently visited Marchesi in Milan (a favorite of mine) and now London, how wonderful. My visit included a selection of sweets and a perfect espresso. Just a perfect break from of day of shopping Mount Street.

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You can also order at the counter, to-go

West Cornwall Pasty Co

3.8(5 reviews)

1.2 mi•Marylebone

West Cornwall Pasty Co provided an awesome - it's really real, you're really in London - you…read moreknow.....that *thing* you need for it to register that you're really at your destination Mushroom & Cheese Pasty was the perfect "welcome to London" treat after getting off the plane, out of Paddington Station & finally at the Marylebone Station where we could take a breather before our next train Hot, flaky, @ ultra delish w/ its potatoes, onions, mushrooms & peppery spiced cheese Ah! Pasties!! I'm here!!!

On a cold day when you have a long train journey ahead of you, a Cornish pasty may be just what you…read moreneed. Strategically located at many of London's major train terminals, West Cornwall Cornish Pasties have filled a hole on many a cold night. It wouldn't be to amiss to claims of them being the gourmet standard of Cornish pasties. As an indicator there selection contains steak & stilton, lamb & mint, the awesome chicken & vegetable and of course the traditional meat and potato variety. Hot, tasty and filling, these Cornish pasties are an excellent way of keeping your hunger gremlin at bay.

GAIL's Bakery Seymour Place

4.4(47 reviews)

1.0 mi•Marylebone

Everything looked amazing and smelled delicious. I wish I could have tried everything. The baked…read moreeggs and sourdough was great

S/o to Gail and her bakery. Wow. Everything was absolutely delicious. We picked up…read moreA baguette, the perfect pick up for a night in with local cheese and prosciutto. The pastries are world class as well.

Scone!

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Baked goods selection

Laduree

4.3(80 reviews)

0.3 mi•Mayfair

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I would have loved to try the beautiful macarons in this darling shop but after being ignored for…read more10 minutes by the staff I left.

Good for a quick stop, but I was the only person in store and the clerk still gave me the wrong…read moremacaron which I didn't realize until I'd left. The Marie Antoinette tea was unique and better than I expected (I don't like rose or honey, or citrus in black teas) but there was no lid so it was hard to drink without spilling when I got it for takeaway.

0.5 mi•Covent Garden, Strand

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Whipped London

3.7(11 reviews)

Aug 2023 I was on a…read morehunt to find a good bakery in London and was hoping this was going to hit the mark, but it didn't. I purchased the chocolate layered cake and found it to be dry. Perhaps their specialty is the cheesecake. They also sell cookies, frozen cheesecake sticks, and hot/iced coffee. It is very hot and stuffy inside the bakery. Outdoor seating and indoor seating on the lower level is available.

Excellent desserts and very friendly folks working there! I found this place on the internet and it…read morewas one of my first stops in London! Give it a try!! You won't be disappointed!

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August 2023

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Whipped London outside and the outside seating area

Belle Epoque

4.6(7 reviews)

2.6 mi•Islington

Wonderful French patisserie on Upper Street, close to Highbury & Islington station…read more Although the facade is understated, the widow display is fabulous: orderly rows of wonderfully colourful tarts and pastries. Inside, they have more pastries (including Danish pastries) and savoury tarts as well. They have quite an extensive eating area, so we went for tea and tarts; my friend had the blackberry crumble tart, and I had the pear and almond tart. Both were very nice indeed - my pear and almond tart was wonderfully fresh, not too sweet, but a lovely caramelised texture - a bit of resistance, but not chewy. Staff were friendly and efficient, happy to give advice on their products, and also to let us linger. I'll certainly add this to my list of places to catch up with friends.

A little taste of Paris in Islington. Their window display is magnificent, you literally walk in,…read moretake a few pictures of course, and choose what you want from the window display!! So many choices from the Strawberry Fraisier, to the Paris Brest, Choux pastry (eclairs) Tarte au citron, fresh fruit tart, and the big Macaronde. I of course had to try the big macaronde and I was glad it was the last one, my friend opted for the Strawberry Fraisier. The shop is cute, tables and chairs in the front, they also have a large seating area downstairs, a bit more quieter, perfect for a catch up. They bring your desserts down for you and any drinks you have ordered. The service is efficient. My macaronde was a raspberry flavour, with creme patissiere in the centre, with a raspberry jam, and the coolest thing, came with an injected pipette with raspberry sauce which you squeeze into the creme patissiere. Was a bit solid at first to break, definitely need to use that knife, and crack it open, but once I got past that, was the softest, tastiest, not chewy either, full of flavour that jam, and the extra helping of the sauce made it simply sublime! I actually fell into heaven! My friend loved her Fraisier. Presentation is eye catchy, everything is presented so beautifully! A must recommend if you are in the area!