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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!