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4 years ago
I love this traditional bakery. There is a young lady there who has a smile for everyone and brightens everyone's day. The bread is absolutely delicious- especially their Sourdough! read more
9 French Row
St Albans AL3 5DU
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01727 853629
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Unfortunately not serving breakfast so we didn't get to try the food. Sausage roll is good, the…read morespinach and feta parcel was under baked
While in St Albans, my week doesn't allow me to always walk this way in the morning. I look forward…read moreto getting here. This is a very good bakery. It's a also a cafe, and you can have breakfast, but the baked goods are what it's all about. For me, it's the pain au raisin. It's so wonderfully baked. Crispy shell, tender dough, plump raisins. After coming here a few times, I finally got the breakfast. Perfectly cooked eggs, delicious mushrooms, bacon (pancetta) and fresh bread. The service is great. It's such a good local neighborhood bakery. Come here! You'll enjoy it.
So many amazing breads and pastries! Breakfast was great as well if you are really hungry.
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Great fresh cakes. Plus there pretty fast at getting it prepared for you! The ambience is average…read moreand I like that you can buy tubs of their homemade ice cream! Great small business!
Every time I come to St Albans I have to make a stop off at Pudding Stop…read more I've been here twice now and time and time again the Cakes have been delicious. Pudding stop has bench style seating, so you may have to get used to the fact that you may be sitting with strangers and possible their babies. I tend to come in the late afternoon so the ambience is rather chilled out to my liking. I've ordered the Devon Cream Tea,(£6) which they give you bottomless tea in a teapot with cup and tea strainer. The scone is soft and fluffy and so perfect, and with generous lashings of clotted cream and jam which adds to the divinity of this British classic. Carrot cake is moist and not too sweet...just right. Chocolate flourless cake was a moist sticky chocolate gooeyness which needed some single cream to compliment it, but still throughly enjoyed. The staff are attentive and friendly. Their is free wifi also they have classic movie evenings.
Address: 17 Heritage Close, St Albans, AL3 4EB Tel: 01727…read more811222 http://www.localbakehouse.co.uk Monday - Saturday: 8.30am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 5pm An artisan bakery, coffee shop & restaurant open 7 days a week, a place where we grabbed a quick breakfast.... well sort of! Carrot Cake - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bakehouse-st-albans-st-albans#0OMVFAn55KL-RfViHV3v0g Very moist and not overly sweet Chocolate Croissant - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bakehouse-st-albans-st-albans#P6ERePMSwZFNSp6Pnbclrw Still nice and warm, flaky must not have been long out of the oven. Hot Chocolate - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bakehouse-st-albans-st-albans#djwRTP-GHMeC87zlBPPN1w Very good not too sweet!
A nice surprise. Popped in for lunch whilst in the area. Food was excellent, great lunch time…read moreselections soup, salad, sandwiches all fresh and very tasty. The chorizo jam was spicy and a great addition to a sandwich. Good service and friendly staff.
The best sandwiches in St Albans. Would have given four stars but for the prices. They are a wee…read morebit expensive.
From the owner: Freshly baked, German artisan breads, rolls, pastries and cakes…read more We bake all products in our shops throughout the day Breads and Rolls We offer a huge range of breads such as original sourdough, seeded, wholemeal, Protein, 100% rye or 100% spelt. All breads can be sliced! Pastries and Cakes Delicious pastries such as Apple Danish, Cherry Pocket or Almondane Danish and 100% Spelt treats like Spelt Apple Cake or Spelt Nut Swirl. Sandwiches and Pizzas Freshly made sandwiches (100% Spelt / Seeded Sandwich Bread) and freshly baked, handmade Pizzas. Coffee and Tea Enjoy a cup of tea or a great Illy coffee. It's all about 100% Spelt All our Spelt products are made with 100% Spelt flour Low Carb Bread Our Protein Bread is low in Carbs (8%) and high in Protein (24%)
I love a good vego pasty and these guys make really nice cheese and tomato, and wholemeal vegetable…read morepasties. Not as keen on the other vegetarian cheese pasties as they are a little too cheesy and could give an unsuspecting punter third degree burns. This particular location is pretty small, with access from both sides of the store and a couple of tables outside both doors, and limited seating inside... But then how long does it take to scoff a pasty anyway?
If you've never had a cornish pasty then you're missing out on a special English culinary…read moreexperience. These pastry meals are quite tasty and a good value for what you get. I had the tomato, cheese, and basil pasty for £2.70. If you're in St. Albans I recommend you go here for a taste of the south west of England!
Sunday 27th October I've just been back to the Bakehouse for…read morethe first time since I went shortly after it opened and I'm delighted to say the service is excellent, the coffee is great, Monmouth I think. Had a wonderful breakfast today only slightly spoiled by the fact that we missed the boards with the full breakfast menu to choose from and we just selected from what was available on the counter. Anyway, now we know and we will be back. Beautifully sunny spot on an autumn day. One culinary point, your chefs should head to the Nordic Bakery on Golden square and sample their cinnamon buns for a few tips, they are vastly superior. Look forward to breakfast again soon. Monday 28th October Who would have thought, back so soon and such a change. My wife went back for breakfast one day later with the kids as they are on half term. She described the porridge as "made by someone who has never eaten porridge", dry and lumpy. when she went back to the counter to order something else the staff just studiously ignored her, so she didn't buy anything. How can the service be so changeable. Maybe the weekend staff get it and the week day staff just don't.
Lovely cheese scone: salty, fresh, soft and crunchy at once. Delicious with butter. My Latte was…read morenot as good, tasting a little bit astringent, and arriving long after the scone. I think it had been about 15 minutes since I ordered, and while it was busy, that's a LONG time for coffee to arrive. The other pastries looked amazing too though, and they have a nice view of the cathedral through their large windows that make you feel surrounded by greenery. I would go back here at a quieter time, or I'd just pick up some pastries.
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This bakery is the best in London nevermind North London. The rolls and bakery is of the highest…read morequality. You can see why it has been around for generations. Been coming for many years to Dunns and the sausage rolls never disappoint. Just so good and freshly made on premise. Been around since 1820. With age comes craft. Just add mustard and always support local.
The dessert tasted good, but unfortunately the quality of the strawberries was really…read moredisappointing. They looked very old, soft, and past their best, and when I got home I noticed that one of the strawberries had mold on it. For a fresh fruit dessert, I definitely expected better quality and fresher ingredients.
Came for a visit and decided to have breakfast here. I'm so glad we did. There was so much…read moreselection of fresh breads that were sweet or savory, it was hard to choose. Our group had some different items such as the scones and croissants which were absolutely heavenly. I also had an Iced Chai Latte that was so refreshing. Service was quick and polite. Wish we had Gail's back in California!
Gail's has been my home and my happy place for as long as I can remember. Everything is so yum. I…read morerecently discovered their prepackaged grain bowls, which are little pots of interesting vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. In terms of baked goods, I love their Soho buns, chocolate chip muffins, inside out cookies, honey walnut almond sourdough loaf, mozzarella focaccia sandwich, and cinnamon buns. Can't go wrong with the classic chocolate chunk cookie too. Also, their iced chai is SO good. Genuinely can't recommend it enough!
Stunningly good French bakery with breads, pastries, and baguette sandwiches. Small stand-up…read morecounter for eating inside that holds maybe 3 people at a time and a few tables on a small patio outside. The service efficient and friendly. The food is excellent. Near Parisian quality!
I do not understand how Costa had a line when this beautiful bakery was next door with a beautiful…read moreselection of pastries! I missed out on the pistachio croissant on multiple visits, but the peach was a fun and different variety I haven't had before. I found the croque monsieur to be a little soggy after walking around with it, but that is my fault for not eating it fresh! Smiling staff was always helpful!
Open the second Sunday of each month from 9-2 (they advertise opening at 8, but nothing is really…read moreopen until at least 9) Great selection of locally produced food and produce! You can find everything from brilliant pies (Raven's Den in particular), awesome cheese (Lincolnshire Poacher and others), fresh veggies (Earthworks and others), fresh fish and meats... not to mention cupcakes and other sweet treats! We usually start by getting a coffee for the husband from the vendor with the mobile coffee bar (the machine is in the back of his van), and then wander the markets and end at the Merchant for a cup of tea for me. As long as there is a rainbow biscuit on the way even our toddler is happy.
We visited this market recently and really loved the energy of it. There are the traditional tents…read morefilled with fresh fruits and veggies; but there are also tents with beautiful clothing, luggage, handmade items, etc. I'm traveling the world with just a small backpack, so I'm not doing much shopping these days, but the food items I bought were fresh and delicious. I loved that everything was put in paper bags, not plastic. I read that the market has been around since the 9th century, which I loved knowing. A short walk down the hill brings you to beautiful neighborhoods with cobblestone roads and the huge cathedral. It's a lovely area overall.
Seeing that I'm British and been living in California this Bakery is an interesting one to try and…read morewas keen to see if the items are ''authentic American''. Well.. They come pretty close! Can't say I am all that impressed though. Red Velvet Cupcake - The frosting is so sweet and the Cake a little on the dry side. I like my Cakes to be moist. They're pricey too at £2.65 a pop. I thought paying the equivalent of £1.90 - £2.20 a Cupcake was a lot in California but I can't say I didn't expect it here in Britain as everything is more expensive. I do like the location of the Bakery, right near where my Hubby used to work and less than a mile from our beloved Thai Van (best Yellow Chicken Curry in The City btw!). Aside from the regular sized Cupcakes they also sell mini Cupcakes (£1.35) Brownies (£2.50-$3.75) and Whoopie Pies (£3.25) as well as whole Cakes from Sponge (£22 upwards) to Cheesecake (£26) and Pies (Pumpkin, Pecan, Mississippi Mud (£32-£36) ect. *There are also 3 other locations around London with the newest being in Islington in the Angel Building as well as a Food Truck (look at me becoming all ''American'').. or Van I guess I should be calling it that serves local Festivals.
Red velvet is delicious! Lemon raspberry is good too but too sweet. The others are okay. It's a…read moregood bakery but cakes are a bit over baked and dry and frosting too sweet.
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.
Everything looked amazing and smelled delicious. I wish I could have tried everything. The baked…read moreeggs and sourdough was great
I shared a slice of chocolate cake, and it was amazing! It tasted like it was freshly made. The…read moreworkers were nice and the atmosphere was pretty and clean. Would recommend!
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.
A part of Stockholm since 2008 Fabrique has since expanded to London and New York, a focus on…read morequality and authenticity part of the promise across Sourdough, Breakfast Pastries and Sandwiches like the Croque Monsieur. Utilizing stone ovens, owners Charlotta and David Zetterström committing to use local Ingredients whenever possible, Swedish backing ensures Kardemummabullar are made correctly with a tight wind and bright flavors while a version imbued with Saffron is no less memorable. Higher-priced than other London Bakeries, the Croque toasted-to-order light on both Ham and Cheese, Fabrique's Cookies fair well with a crisp edge and soft center dotted by Milk, Dark and White Chocolate.
Cute little bakery, perfect for some morning treats. They seem very bun focused, with many…read moreflavors. Don't sleep on the cardamom bun! Cinnamon Bun: A lot more strands than a typical cinnamon bun. Not as gooey, but had it's own unique flaky texture going on. Cardamom Bun: Very unique. Not sure I've ever had anything like this. Instead of the standard cinnamon, they had warming cardamom. Found this really delicious. Carrot Cake: A comfort standard. Lots of great creamy frosting. And nicely spiced cake. Chocolate Globe: A bit dense. Heavy on the coconut and heavy on the chocolate.
YouTube personality Cupcake Jemma is one of the main people who jump-started my baking hobby…read moreseveral 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.
We have been fans of Crumbs and Doilies for several years and own the cookbook, so it was our first…read morestop 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!
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.