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    Nordic Bakery

    3.8 (125 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dena M.

    Amazing bakery and coffee shop. The cinnamon roll was recommended to me by the barista and it is delicious. The outside is a little harder and has a sweet glaze on it but the inside is nice and soft, a little dry but when you have a coffee with it, it's wonderful. The coffee is nice and moderate, not too bold but has a good coffee taste.

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    Jeff H.

    Nordic Bakery is my favorite café in Central London. It's conveniently located on Golden Square which is away from the usual tourist routes and crowds ... but not too far away. This is a Scandinavian enterprise so they have all sorts of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish goodies - both savoury and sweet. I especially like to grab a tea here in the afternoon and eat one of their specialty pastries - a Karelian (Finnish) pie. The staff here are friendly, the WIFI is free and easy to access, there's bike parking in front. Though it's crowded, there always seems to be one table left for me. Cheers!

    Cinnamon roll. Still warm! Huzzah!
    Gina K.

    A good cinnamon roll is hard to find. I came here to check out their Cinnamon Rolls. Just how good were they? Pretty darn good. I'd say. Sweet but not so much that it over powers the stronger cinnamon taste. Rolled with many layers http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/Sh_PrXavTAk2d5jTs_onuQ?select=o0ASB1yte_BYX7zBg-lfAg to allow for maximum sugar and cinnamon to dough ratio. Awesome. The interior is too starkly plain and quiet for me. Like someone's dull interpretation of Ikea. I'll trade the plain austerity of the bakery for the fresh air across the street in Golden Square. The roll was still warm at 10:30am. It was a good morning =)

    Sexy cinnamon bun
    Yinnie C.

    Dearest Nordic Bakery, I'd like to let you know that your cinnamon buns have reduced Brinda and I to crack addicts. I'm not even joking. Because of your buns, I have been reduced to a snivelling wreck on the train searching for leftover crumbs and smelling my shirt for that amazing cinnamon smell that still lingers. The other passengers think I'm crazy. But I don't regret ordering those pillowy spiced goodness which its crispy sexy layered top on the outside and soft and warm and comforting. It was a food orgasm. I'm already having withdrawal symptons. (I found a crumb on my t shirt a few hours later, it dropped on the floor, I cried.) If anyone else would like to join my cinnamon buns anonymous where we will be getting over our addiction by, uhm, eating more of it. Please let me know. Yinnie. P.S: Following Brinda's review, I will not admit to strategically planning anything. That being said, I will not say I didn't strategically plan it either.

    Li-mei H.

    The Nordic Bakery opposite Golden Square in Soho is a place I discovered thanks to a Finnish friend of mine. It's become a habit of ours to meet up for coffee here, thanks to their freshly prepared Finnish treats. It's not uncommon to walk in and to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns, which are hard to resist. These are not your average cinnamon buns - they're delightfully sticky and have a reassuring heft. You will not be disappointed. They also have great rye bread sandwiches, again done in typical Finnish style. I particular enjoy the ham one - incredibly simple and surprisingly satisfying. They usually ask if you want them open or closed, in other words, whether you want one piece of rye bread or two - opt for the open one, my Finnish friend assures me this is the way it's done. Another thing to note is that you can buy the rye bread in bulk, frozen which my friend does regularly and I have done once too.

    Trieu L.

    Okay, so this Nordic style bakery has been staring back at me all year. Its finally time to try. And to be honest, I didn't find the hype of these cinnamon bun. I mean it is nice, but I have tasted better. I got a fresh batch, nice hot and fresh. I thought it could be more cinnamony, and lighter, but it wasn't, pastry slightly thicker than I like, and very filling. None the less, it went down with a great cup of tea. The venue is simplistic and is located away from the hustle and bustle. But because of free WiFi, its rubbish if you cant get a seat, and lovely if you do. Overall I would return, a nice change from all the cafes around these parts. Service was OK, can get busy at time, so grudge on the staff.

    Yum yum??
    Vincy H.

    What can I say? Nordic bakery has the best cinnamon bun in town!! As a cinnamon lover, it always hurts when a coffee shop doesn't offer anything spiced with cinnamon. But at the the same time it is always a dream come true when you find out a place specialised in making cinnamon bun/swirl/cake and etc.. Everything here comes warm even you have it taken away. Nordic bakery truly is a hidden gem. They might have a simple door front and basic interior, but their food and coffee are beyond amazing. Tasty food, clean environment, friendly staff. They totally find themselves a special place in my heart. And their signature cinnamon bun indeed warmed me up on this chilly exhausting Thursday.

    The famous cinnamon bun.
    Louisa K.

    Their Cinnamon Bun is notorious so I had to try it. I was not impressed. It smells and looks tempting but personally, I didn't like the taste. The cinnamon flavour seemed unpleasantly extreme to me. My black americano was very nice though. The Nodic Bakery also does other cakes and biscuits as well as sandwiches and salads, dominated by salmon. The small room was surprisingly crowded with waitresses who didn't have much to do - unsurprisingly.

    Hot chocolate and their famous cinnamon bun
    Becky M.

    Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon with a few friends. I was told this place is usually packed and are famous for their cinnamon buns... So here we were! I'm not by any means a cinnamon bun connoisseur (only ever had Cinnabon, and my own freshly baked ones!), this left us slightly disappointed. Maybe it's because we didn't get them fresh out of the oven? It was a bit dry on the outer 2 layers, but when you get to the middle, it seems quite dense and stuck to my teeth a bit. Perhaps slightly undercooked (I've posted a picture)? Or maybe this is how it's supposed to be? I'm not entirely sure!! Anyhow, with all the great ratings, I would come back and give the bun another try, only if it's fresh. Flavor-wise: no complaints, nice and cinnamonny, not overly sweet and didn't need a layer of creamy icing on it. Their hot chocolate was Nice, not to rich, just the right amount of sweetness. Will be back!

    Sunny day hide out
    Joice T.

    My favourite little Scandinavian bakery place with the best cinnamon bun around..hidden from the hustle and bustle of piccadilly Circus. This place is a little gem for a break away after all those tiresome walks around the shop.. Definitely a good vibe for a coffee date..

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    So my mother and I ate at a lot of eateries while we were in London last year. Only Bloomsbury Cafe…read moreleft us declaring defeat: we just couldn't finish our meals here. Their servings are HUGE, and are so affordable too! I left wishing my mother and I had the ability to save our leftovers for later, because we hated wasting any of the delicious food that we ordered. Even before we got our food we were pretty excited. When you walk in you're greeted here with a beautiful sight: fresh sandwiches, bread, and pastries, all on display right at their main counter. Once we were seated I noticed little flower pots line the window, too. Fresh food and flowers - what more can you ask from a cafe for a first impression? We also loved the owner and his wife: they were very kind and they constantly kept us up to date on our food order, just to mention what was done and what they still needed to do or cook. They clearly work hard to provide fresh fast meals - and we learned quickly as people came in and out of the place that takeaway is available here. But we wanted to enjoy a sit down meal, and enjoy we did! I started mine with fresh squeezed juice - we're talking so fresh you'll want to add sugar to it if you're used to the juice that comes in stores. And when our English breakfasts came out? Just, wonderful. My mother and I each received SO much food. Both meals came with amazing buttered bread (like, I would have happily eaten an entire plate of bread and only bread), hash browns so fresh that they may as well have given us the original potatoes (yum), and what I can really only describe as a mountain of beans, eggs, and meat (well, on mine anyway - not so much on my mother's vegetarian breakfast order). All of it absolutely delicious, and every single bite made me smile wider and wider. Definitely walk on in if you're near this little shop. Don't be afraid to order one meal and share it if there's only two of you, either - you'll likely both leave well fed, and you can always order a little more food if you want too from that great looking counter of theirs...

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    Lovely little café! I went there yesterday for lunch and the café owner were extremely nice. They…read moreoffer a variety of different sandwiches, quiche as well as warm meals. I had rice with meatballs in a tomatoe sauce which was a bit hot and very delicious. The waitress (I guess the owner of the café) was very nice and friendly, did ask if we want drinks or dessert. You can sit outside and inside. I would highly recommend you trying this café and I love to go there again next time I am in London!

    This is one of London's remaining "proper" cafes. The owners are genuinely lovely and welcome…read moreeveryone with a smile and even remember you if it's been months between visits. I always come to this establishment if I'm in the area and demand that my colleagues meet me there. I've never heard a complaint. Many local establishments wouldn't know a "full English" of it slapped them across the back of their legs, but you won't be disappointed here. Decent, tasty, full-sized sausages, quality bacon and all of the assorted extras that would set anybody for the day. The coffee is good and if you've still got space for lunch later, they also sell a range of delicious sandwiches. The owners are flying the flag for English (no fuss) breakfasts. The interesting thing is that neither of the owners are native Brits, but they've certainly created a welcome oasis in this part of London. Even the health conscious and vegetarians will be happy. Highly recommended.

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