Yesterday I visited Cookies and Scream with a friend. We tried four things over the course of three…read morehours sitting at the cute little table by the window. We had the vegan, gluten free: - pecan pie, warmed and served with a scoop of vanilla ice scream - peanut butter chocolate chip cookie - berry jam cake - oatmeal chocolate chip cookie Our favourite was the pie. It was super delicious and we were happy to get a crust piece. The crust was not your average tan-coloured flaky floury pie crust but more like a cookie/graham cracker crust. Delightful. I really enjoyed the ice scream on top (I'm lactose intolerant, so getting to savour ice s/cream is a very special treat for me.) My friend thought the ice scream was a bit too cloyingly sweet though. We liked the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie but it had a strange texture. Almost like raw cookie dough. This may be due to its gluten free ingredients. We enjoyed the taste. But wished it was a little crispier. The berry jam cake was, for me, super nice. It had a good cakelike density. Not like angel food that feels as if the wind could blow it away. And the jam was fantastically berry-flavoured without being too sweet. It also had a dusting of cinnamon sugar on top, which was nice. I don't think my friend fancied it as much, saying it was noticeably vegan. But as someone who has been lactose intolerant for years, while I could taste the apple-sauce-instead-of-butter substitution in the batter, I actually preferred it to an overly rich, oily dairy taste. We both enjoyed the wholesomeness of the flax seeds in the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and its oatey texture. However, both of us, without conferring first, offered the same sentiment: it tasted like it had a touch too much bicarbonate of soda in the mix. Still, we finished every last bite. The little shop also has some seating in the back, and an outdoor garden with seating for when it's warm down a few steps out the back door past the toilets. I'd like to come back and sip a shake in summer. And I was just chuffed to find it's the same shop I'd once adored in Camden Market, rebooted in Holloway. Wanting to give this place five stars because of its awesome vegan punkness, delicious baked goods, and reasonable prices, I nonetheless considered giving only four because of some of the flavour flaws profiled above. I'd give 4.5 if I could. But because vegan is just so much more sustainable and better for the environment, I'm glad this shop is doing its bit. So until London has more vegan dessert shops to choose from, I'm going to give five stars here for concept, exhibition, and execution.

***visited in March 2019…read more Happened to walk in here to get away from the brisk air and grab something hot to drink... and ended up falling in love... with the banofee pie! I was so excited to see they had it because it's typically unusual to see (I only know about it because my brother is obsessed with Ireland and has had it a bunch there). Banofee pie is made of banana cream, frosting, and Carmel... it sounds mediocre but it really is a treat and Cookies and Scream hit the nail on the head with their pie! ... I can only imagine how good their other treats are ... definitely worth a stop after walking the Camden market!

Mmmmm......Donuts! (Said in the voice of Homer Simpson.)…read more They do donuts so righteous here. As we were walking around Borough Market we saw the line for Bread Ahead and realized it was for the donut stand they had outside along the street. We had to jump on line and drool over the display of sugary goodness. We each tried a different donut and was not disappointed! So many varieties to choose from - coconut, lemon curd, blackcurrant cheesecake, seasalt caramel and honeycomb, and others. They don't skimp on the fillings as each bite was flavorful. Yum!

This was my first stop before starting my food tour around Borough Market. I picked up a Crème…read moreBrûlée Doughnut and a Tiramisu Doughnut. After finishing the food tour, I came back for another one, the Pistachio Doughnut. The Crème Brûlée Doughnut was the clear winner. Presentation-wise, it looked just like a real crème brûlée, complete with its beautifully caramelized top. The filling was rich, silky, and creamy without being overly sweet. The dough itself was light, soft, and not greasy or overly bready, making it a fantastic combination. This one is an absolute must-try. The Tiramisu Doughnut had a nice creamy filling, but it didn't quite capture the classic tiramisu flavor. As for the Pistachio Doughnut, the filling was smooth and creamy, but I could barely taste any pistachio, which was a little disappointing. Service was quick, efficient, and well organized despite the line. The setup is simple: queue up, place your order, pay, and enjoy. Overall, the Crème Brûlée Doughnut is the standout and definitely worth ordering. It's the one I'd come back for again. :)

Wow, what a selection of breads and pastries. I picked up a poppy seed bagel with butter and it was…read moredelicious! Service is wonderful here. Everything looks delicious!

The lines were long at the nearby market, but short and efficient at Paul Rhodes. Their baked goods…read morecounter offered all sorts of temptations, but we settled on trying two: a mini salted caramel tart and mini Bakewell tart. The former was like a millionaire slice, but with soft, gooey caramel. I loved the Bakewell. The frangipane and jam perfectly complemented each other. As we ate these in a nearby park, we appreciated that the pastry was sturdy and tasty, so we had no trouble eating with our hands. Based on this experience, I'd happily visit another Paul Rhodes location.

Near the end of the afternoon while exploring Blackheath we were craving something sweet to snack…read moreon and a caffeine boost. At this point they had limited items available but that was fine as we had a few tasty pastries and cappuccinos. Just right to sit at an outside table on a nice day and people watch. Decent spot to end our day before jumping on the train back to London. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Plus, they have a clean bathroom here which was a must before heading back to our hotel.

A small space with a lot to offer their coffee is not something I would get again. The cafe is more…read morespacious than seems at first and service is quick. It is a convenient location.

Great sourdough donut, rum and Carmel pecan. Very friendly service and atmosphere. Would definitely…read morerecommend.

The matcha cake donut was nice and fluffy and not too sweet! Very enjoyable--no dine in roomread more

Love this bakery and coffee shop! We stopped here almost every morning on our recent trip. The pain…read moreau chocolat is delicious! Light and fluffy and so, so good! The croissants - plain and almond - were incredible, and the cinnamon bun was to die for! The service is great. Jennifer is very sweet and the young man working on Saturday was so polite. Small place, but perfect for what you need! My latte was Fresh and hot!

Admittedly I did not visit this location in person, but my boyfriend picked up some bread and…read morepastries and brought them home. Vanilla doughnut was the best thing, and the almond croissant and jam doughnut were solid. Sourdough loaf was good but not amazing - I thought the same when I ate it at the restaurant a few weeks later.

Tourist-friendly! I visited this bakery because it was was a one minute walk from where I was…read morestaying and I was not disappointed. Both staff workers were incredibly friendly and patient with me as I counted out my pounds (foreign to any overseas tourist). The tea wasn't very strong, but it was certainly hot. They added milk no extra charge and I added my own sugar. The bagel was absolutely delicious! They were generous with the cream cheese, didn't burn when toasting, and it was soft and chewy inside. I also ordered a veggie samosa with my takeaway and got everything for under 5 quid. I'll be back before my trip ends! Fantastic service and better than average breakfast.

If you want a good bagel this is where you want to go! I have been going for years and it started…read moreof quite basic with just a few bagels to choose from but now they do everything from smoothies to a sausage sandwich.They do great deals form day to day which are such a bargain its no wonder its so busy. They do all sorts of types of bagels like a rustic,plain,seeded and even a chocolate bagel.The smoothies are to die for they do every flavour you could ever think of and they really are delicious.There is seating outside but very limited however i feel its such a great place just to drop in get what you want and be on your way!

Stopped by in the morning for breakfast. Was fortunate to find a table before a line appeared…read moreoutside. Chocolate and sansho pepper pain suisse with lovely croissant-like layers was airy and crisp and tasted as good as its appearance. Perfect. Honey butter toast was buttery and sweet with superb crisp outer crust. but may not appeal to some who prefer less sweetness. Almond croissant was delicious and filling.