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.

Great mulled wine!! Not too sweet, lovely blend of spices to keep you warm on a cold day. Plus,…read morethey had seating!

Great quality, helpful service, very rich, steep price…read more This is some quality hot chocolate, quite rich and full on chocolatey flavor. They let you try the various flavors on tap, from white chocolate to dark. There's a choice of the melted chocolate as is or added to milk. I went with milk but realized it may have been even better just straight melted. Either way super rich -- I had trouble finishing it! Maybe get it to share. Also choice of some topping, I got a huge marshmallow. Super tasty melted into the hot chocolate but again maybe too sweet / rich by the end. Also it's a pretty steep price: £5.70 for one with milk and a topping. All in all this is a hot chocolate to share both richness and price-wise.

The Library at County Hall is situated inside the Marriott hotel cradled beside the River Thames…read more The restaurant offers sweeping views of the iconic Big Ben and captivates with its sophisticated charm and old world ambiance. My husband and I had the privilege of booking afternoon tea during our recent visit to London. The total cost was approximately $175 USD and served one pot of tea with the flavor of your choice along with delicate sized sandwiches and several desserts on a tiered platter. Alejandro, our server, was not only hospitable but knowledgeable with the tea offerings. Service was also efficient and the presentation was refined. That, along with the stunning view, made our experience memorable. The only part that STAINED my delight was being seated next to 3 overly pretentious young women who, while dressed well & presented the proper image, did not possess the etiquette they "TRIED" to present. It was more obnoxious than sophisticated. To give you a better visual - think 'ladies who lunch' but with the tone that matched women who discussed men like they were at a bar rather than an upscale tea room. I found their conversation inappropriate, immature and rude. They spoke loudly enough for perhaps a third of the room to hear. Other than that, I would recommend The Library for all that it offers - just cross your fingers you aren't seated too closely to a trio of young 20-somethings who think they have the male population all figured out like they've watched and taken notes of every episode of 'Sex and the City'.

5 stars for the view, 4 stars for the tea. The location is perfect with stunning views of Big Ben…read moreover the Thames. The tea itself was pretty good with a big assortment of sandwiches and desserts (and a cake shaped like Big Ben!) the tea selection comes in little glass jars you can smell, and both the County Hall mix and earl grey tasted yummy. The service was pretty quick and friendly.

Delicious ube and pandan ice cream!! Order from the kiosks only, they don't accept cash. Service…read morewas very fast, there is some seating inside.

Absolutely fantastic ube bilog. Excellent portion size to split between two people. Super creamy…read moreice cream and the pandestal cover is sweet and a great compliment. Super busy when we arrived yesterday but order came quickly via ordering on the electronic screens. I'll definitely return for the ube brownie and the coconut dessert option.

Milk Train Café is a true Instagram-worthy treat and so much more than just a photo opportunity!…read moreThe soft-serve ice cream is incredibly creamy and comes in a variety of fun flavors, with the signature cotton candy or candy floss topping adding a magical touch. Watching your ice cream float out of the train-shaped cones is half the fun. The café itself is bright, playful, and welcoming, making it perfect for a quick indulgence or a fun stop while exploring London. The portions are generous, the staff are friendly, and everything feels freshly made with care. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Milk Train Café delivers a whimsical, delicious, and unforgettable dessert experience--you'll leave smiling (and probably with a sticky sweet cotton candy mustache).

While traveling to the Uk , I was looking so fun delicious places to try and this was on top of the…read morelist ! The service was great and we got our order fairly fast . But be aware there's not client restroom so they will tell you the closest locations to them . The idea of an ice cream cone shaped like a tree with cotton candy was so much fun and creative ! Great experience and a fun stop to try .

I love a great English tea and St. Ermin's delivers above and beyond. Wonderfully blended…read moretraditional teas, decadently rich sandwiches and dessert bites, and the perfect scones. This is the place to get a well needed shot of refinement. Everything was delicious!!

On our London Christmas vacation, my wife main request was to have tea at a proper English tea room…read moreand St. Ermin's Tea Lounge fit the need. Located in a beautiful hotel with a calm and quiet lounge, the beautiful room was filled with patrons sipping tea. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty. The desserts were inhaled by our boys and enjoyed by all. The scones arrived with clotted cream and jam were equally consumed by our boys. The variety of teas were enjoyable and packed with flavor. If you are in London and looking for a relaxing / quiet tea experience, St Ermin's Tea Lounge is beautifully decorated, tasty and a memorable event.

I was drawn in by their "Best Espresso in London" sign. It may or may not be true, but I can say…read morethat the Iced Gusto with hazelnut is sweet and delicious, and packs a gorgeously strong caffeine kick. You can't come here and not get dessert, though. The Tiramisu is the best I've had anywhere and it airs perfectly with their espresso. Seeing as it is in a very vibrant touristy part of London, situated near Big Ben and the ever famous London Eye, it is on the pricier side. A cup f coffee and dessert will set you back almost as much as a regular meal might elsewhere. Believe me, though, it's worth it. FYI: The later it gets, the more packed it's likely to become, as people are always hankering to see the city come alive with bright lights after sundown.

I would give this place 3 1/2 stars. A friend and I stumbled upon Caffe Vergnano the afternoon we…read morearrived in London from the U.S. after searching for Wagamama, which we never found. It looks like more of a coffee shop, but we weren't really interested in anyplace else we came across at the time. I ordered the gnocchi w/ gorgonzola and radicchio, which was pretty good, but a tad on the sweet side. Service was okay - nothing spectacular, but not bad either. Not bad for our very first meal in London, but the other meals we had surpassed this one.

Staff was amazingly friendly with quick service, the location was awesome and the library of games…read moreextensive. There was no way to just order water when ordering other things (i had one beer and wanted to add it). The staff did bring some after asking but didn't offer to refill. The games themselves really need some love and care. All games were missing some piece or another and 2 out of the 3 games we played were missing instructions. One game had duplicate cards making it hard to complete rounds. We only came for the board game space to which we had to prepay so it was a little disappointing. This place has so many awesome things going for it so I hope the shop can take the time to give the board games the love they need.

We wanted to stop and grab some lunch, was told we would have to pay 7pounds to sit at a table per…read moreperson, asked if we could just order some food and sit outside and again said 7 pounds per person. Menu and beer selection looked good, but couldn't stomach the $21 pounds to just sit before we could even order food.

Great place for a cup of coffee. I ordered the cortado and it was a nice flavor. Wish it was a bit…read moremore as it's what I'm used to. Service, fast. Didn't wait long for my cup of cortado. Ambiance was nice, bit of a small place but ample seating. I sat outside. FYI though, they don't have a bathroom so you'll need to find another place if you're dining in and needing to use a restroom. That's the only downfall to this place.

Yummilicious pastries. Not a huge selection, but enough to have something for everyone. Cinnamon…read moreswirl,black current crumble cake, and guest pastry were all good. Also offered a couple of sandwiches but we did not try them. Had a nice selection of can drinks (OJ, Red Bull, etc.). The iced latte was amazing. The service was not friendly, but it was a quick in and out (express location). Which also means that there is no seating except for 4 chairs outside. They appear to have a back room, but it was not open. All and all it was a good stop for a coffee and pastry on the go. Not a good stop for a lingering morning breakfast.

Mercato Metropolitano was such a fun find! It's spacious, lively, and offers an incredible variety…read moreof cuisines. The beer garden out front is perfect for hanging out, while the indoor food court--though a bit tucked away--opens up into a huge space filled with a variety of great food options. I tried The Duck Shed's Vietnamese wrap, which was packed with flavor, and the fish & chips, which were fresh and perfectly crispy. Whether you're looking to relax outside or explore the numerous indoor food stalls, it's a great place to hang out with friends.

I believe that the name Mercato Metropolitano is for the retail area. It was open early matching…read morethe hours listed on yelp. The Food Hall itself opened at noon. As I remember it, there was a cheese monger (who also greeted us), cafe, and some fresh produce. There were also a few tables and chairs for folks to relax and enjoy their beverages and pastries. The man in the cafe, who made our latte was friendly and charming. He asked where my wife's family was from and then spoke some rudimentary Japanese with her. When a regular customer came in with his dog, Molly, the business owner sliced some meat and served it to Molly. It was obvious that while much of his business was probably transitory, he took the time to get to know his customers, even the K-9's. Oh yeah, and the latte was pretty good too!