Nice Cappuccino, Beautiful Cakes. This place has orange and…read moreblack deco and a large plate glass window and it feels like your on the Continent. Nice place to go and relax, so don't expect to always have a fast service.

Fun place to treat yourself - and they have the rare liquid chocolate drink that I've been craving…read moresince I first had it in Vienna... The mushroom toast was incredibly tasty and probably the best value dish in the place. I also was really impressed with the Parisienne pastry and the brownie (served warm of course!)... Only the black forest cake was a little let down - it looked beautiful but was coated in a waxy chocolate which didn't feel high-quality at all. Overall the boy and I left feeling stuffed. Really lovely staff and I'd come back anytime :)

This is a quick walk from Kilburn Park underground! It's one of the best bakeries / coffee spots in…read morethe area! They have pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and scones! I've ordered almost everything here and have loved everything! My favorites have been the sausage rolls, scones, and almond croissant!

This was hands down, my best fast breakfast during my trip in England! Stumbled onto this lovely…read morecoffee pastry shop before heading to watch the changing of guards at the Buckingham Palace, so wanted to get a quick meal before diving into the crowds. The barista and coffee shop staff were so patient and nice - especially when I inquired about ingredients in the pastries and asked to have my Spinach Ricotta Roll heated. Overall it was a great experience - good food, good coffee, and exceptional service. Food-wise: we got a spinach ricotta roll and a custard croissant - and loved both. The spinach ricotta roll was a perfect combination of your comfort hot breakfast with egg + spinach + cheese, plus the flaky buttery outer-layer of a croissant. There was also a bit of spicy kick to it - which I loved! Remember to ask for it to be heated. The custard-filled croissant was also heavenly creamy, with the buttery outer-layer of a croissant, this can be enjoyed at room temperature. Drink-wise: we got a Americano and a flatwhite, which were both really good and hot - definitely woke us up for the early morning / jetlag, which helped prep us for day! They also had some nice tables inside the coffee shop to sit and enjoy your food - so it's also a great place to bring your laptops to. Overall - nothing helps more to start a great morning like a great breakfast, and I think this place had the magic that turned our cloudy morning into a great sunny day - would definitely revisit when I'm back in the UK!

Bestest best experience in London ever .. Food 10/10…read moreService 10/10 Value for money 10/10 Staff 10/10 Clean and warm !! Definitely will come again ** we forgot a jacket and one of the staff was running in the street to give it to us .. Bless him Thanks Horizon staff for nice experience :)

This is the best place for coffee and cake in Leytonstone…read more The staff are very freindly and helpful. They take your tray to your table if you've not enough hands. The coffee is great and the cakes add inches to your waistline as soon as you walk in the door, so be careful! There is also a great selection of savoury sandwiches, falafel etc.

I walked pretty far in search of a decent coffee shop. Had just finished a tour at the House of…read moreParliament and was in desperate need of a pick me up. This place is tiny, filled with tons of baked goods a treats. Ordered two cappuccinos & 2 mini cupcakes, a hazelnut one and red velvet. Coffees were a hair cold (-1 star) both cakes were dry (-1/2 star) they don't have any cookies whatsoever (-1/2 star) tons of brownies and cakes - didn't try them but they look good.

My daughter is studying acting in London at Shakespeare's Globe theatre. Alas, we were going to…read moremiss celebrating her milestone 21st birthday. Thanks to Yelp, I found the branch of Konditor and Cook bakery closest to the theatre. The entire staff was very helpful over the telephone and via email as well as live chat. They delivered an elaborately decorated Curly-Whirly cake to the Globe right on time. My daughter and the other members of her troupe all agreed it was one of the best tasting cakes they'd experienced I am looking forward to visiting the store next month when we visit our daughter in London. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it was somewhat pricey with dollars vs. pounds. I would recommend this bakery for any American who has someone overseas in London and needs a cake for a special occasion.

Konditor & Cook is located just next to Borough Market, and the lady at the store front lured us in…read moreby offering us samples of their brownies. After that 1 bite of their brownie, we were HOOKED! That brownie was probably the best I've ever had in my life. The texture was ooey gooey fudge like with still a slight cakeiness to hold it together, big, high quality chocolate chunks, and not overly sweet. I still dream about that brownie to this day! I just wish they could expand this bakery to the USA because this place would win over the hearts of many! What's even cooler is that they sold their own cookbook with a lot of their recipes inside. Thank you for inventing the perfect brownie, I'll be back again next time I find myself in London.

Stumbled upon some awesome brownies!…read more We walked up to this store after strolling around Borough Market, and there was a girl at the store front offering samples. We tried their brownies, and knew we immediately had to buy some to take home! Perfect in texture, and not annoyingly too sweet, the chocolate chip brownie was a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. They had other goodies like cakes and such that we didn't try, but we'd love to visit again when in town!

Excellent barn bracks. Difficult to get in London. Definitely coming back for more. Staff were very…read morehelpfull

I have to say I was really surprised when I read the reviews for this bakery…read more I've past this place a dozen times (typically on my way back from work) and it doesn't look all that interesting from the outside. However, today I was walking back home at around 1pm and noticed it was open and that a few people were sitting inside having lunch. I went in and bought an 'Italian' bread made with whole wheat and olive oil, the label said. They sliced it for me and it was only £1.5. Most artesanal breads are double that, so that was pretty impressive. When I go home I had it with some jamón and olive oil and I can't fault it. Nice, dense crumb with a thick crust. What I did find a bit strange though (and perhaps i went too late) is that half the shelves were empty both in the cake display and in the bread baskets. What was left looked good, including pastries and at least 6 cakes sold by the slice (again £1.5 a slice -steal in London). So, I am now intrigued and will make a point of coming for a sit down breakfast soon to update!

Konditor & Cook have a number of shops around London. Perhaps I would have rated them higher had I…read morevisited one of their other shops, but the little cakes I sampled from the Shaftesbury St shop, right by the entrance to the Curzon Cinema, were not particularly good and were fairly expensive for what they were. The lemon cake was also remarkably dry. There are better options for pastries within a 5-minute walk nearby.

I always enjoy a cuppa and a cake here before catching a movie at the attached Curzon cinema. It's…read morea lovely open space with plenty of seating, both high tables and comfy sofas. The selection of cakes is always good, you get a decent pot of tea, and my boyfriend highly recommends the coffee. The staff can be a little off-hand sometimes, and they have trouble understanding the concept of hot milk with the coffee, but we get there eventually. A nice place just on the outskirts of China Town, I would come here even if I wasn't going to the cinema.

Classic French sandwich place and I can't believe there isn't a crowd. We went back to try the…read morepastry and that was equally as good.

Paul Rhodes is located close to Kensington Palace. We took a short coffee break here right after…read moreour walk at the Kensington Garden. I like this place because of their variety of pastries and they are all fairly priced. Anything from salty to sweet is available. They have all the standard espresso drinks and complimentary still water. I order the sausage roll along with a large cup of latte. Everything can be reheated in the oven if desired. Within 5 minutes my order was delivered. The latte art was poorly constructed but that wasn't a big deal for me. I'll take a good tasting cup of latte over a bad cup with a beautifully etched leaf on it any day of the week. Free wifi is another plus especially for a tourist without a international SIM card. Get yourself a pastry or coffee and Facebook all you want.