This spot was a perfect start for us walking down Portobello Road. They had every donut you could…read moreever dream up and for me, it was the creme brulee donut. I had to have one and it was a full on move of perfection. The top of it was charred like creme brulee should be, and the creme was cold enough to be inside a donut. My girlfriend got one with organic strawberry jam and enjoyed an ice coffee along with it. The owner was very nice and looked out for our needs. its a cute little spot and if you're going to shop, nothing would be better than to start off with something perfectly sweet to the taste.

**they have vegan options**…read more My, oh my!! When we set on our way to check out Portobello Market, I was not expecting this treasure! This small establishment has a lot to offer beyond donuts, but the donuts are definitely the star of the show. I had the banoffee donut and my sister had the kinder bueno and neither of us regretted our decision. They were scrumptious. The dough was perfect, like a cloud and even though they look really over the top, they are not overly sweet (I don't know how they do that, it's magic, haha). There is nowhere to sit, it is a takeaway spot. They man serving us was very patient as we tried to figure out what we wanted from all the options. He was friendly and gave us some ideas on what to order. We still took an age to decide, but that was ok, because we were swaying to the awesome playlist they sharing though they're speakers.

Amazing Eccles pie. We stopped by here, just as the bakery has relocated for unofficial opening…read more We had a great time. I had an amazing concoction, an Echo pie, which is a pastry with mincemeat. The outside was crispy and sugary, the inside was a delicious filling of mincemeat. The host was friendly and helpful. What a great place!

We had what I'd consider a compot sufganiyot. It was a yeast doughnut covered in sugar and filled…read morewith a mixed berry filling. Super sweet and delicious. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

A dangerous, but utterly fantastic place! - Dangerous, because you run the risk of getting fat…read more Fantastic, because it's like a miniature version of custard heaven. The patisserie/bakery is part of a little Portuguese ghetto - with the Lisboa Delicatessen shop right across from it and a little Portuguese stationary shop right next to it. Don't expect anything posh or fancy - it's a down-to-earth bakery, where real people eat real custards, so to speak. In order to make the best out of this place, I suggest two options: 1) You come here on multiple occasions, as there's so many different things that will tempt your palette. You simply can't eat all of it in one visit, but you simply have to try most of it! 2) You talk to your bosses and persuade them to host a Portuguese Happy Hour - that way you can buy a variety of lots of different pastries and you get to sample a lot! (This was the option that I went for.) I really love this place - but I suggest you come by on a non-weekend day, as the crowds are simply off-putting.

Pastel de nata (£1.35) were very good. Wish I could have had one hot from the oven. They were doing…read morea good business.

Stopped by the Crosstown in the mall by the tube station. Wow this place has some COOL stuff. I…read moreordered the classic flavors but they have so many seasonal ones that I would want to try. Usually, I like vanilla flavors the best but the chocolate REALLY shined here. There was some fudge on the inside that tasted nice. I would definitely order again, these donuts were some of the best that I tried in the UK.

Top notch... doughnut was dark chocolate truffle .. and totally amazing... cookie was peanut butter…read morechocolate chip... Win win in my book!!!!!!

Honestly, after The Ledbury got its third star, I was a little worried it might get too "precious"…read moreor stiff. I've been to enough 3-star spots in London where the food looks like a science experiment but tastes like nothing. Thankfully, Brett Graham is still keeping it real. The plating is genuinely stunning--the kind of art where you actually want to stop and take a photo--but the best part is that it's actually delicious. It's food you genuinely enjoy eating, not just something you admire for the technique. The pigeon courses were the absolute standout for me. They serve it in stages, which I loved. You get this perfectly glazed breast that is so tender it's basically like butter, followed by a little "snack" of the leg that has this incredible deep, smoky flavor. It's rare to find a place that treats game with that much respect without overcomplicating it. If you're on the fence, definitely go for the wine pairing. The Sommelier was a total legend--super approachable, no snobbery, and clearly obsessed with what's in the cellar. The pairings were exceptional and honestly made the meal for me. They aren't just pouring the standard labels; they're finding really interesting stuff that makes the earthy notes in the pigeon pop. Price-wise, it's a 3-star Michelin in Notting Hill, so it's going to be a hit to the wallet. It's on par with the other big names in the city, but it felt worth every penny for a special night out. The service is polished, but they don't make you feel like you're sitting in a library--you can actually have a laugh and enjoy yourself. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in London. Period. Elite Tip: If they have the signature mushroom tartlet on the menu when you go, don't even think about it--just eat it.

What a great Michelin star experience. I have been to almost 20 in the last year since that has…read morebeen one of my goal goals to hit the top 100 restaurants in the world. Not only was the food, amazing, atmosphere, gorgeous, but the service was funny, entertaining, expressive, and personal. It wasn't stuffy like some of the restaurants we have been to. There was actual fun conversation back-and-forth. I appreciated that so much. I love London, I will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

I have to say, I was a little disappointed. Not with the donuts - they were perfect. Not with the…read morestore - the service was great. My disappointment lies with the British. I brought two dozen of America's greatest export and for most of the day, they sat uneaten! A meeting with my peers and colleagues in London, I figured I would bring a treat. A dozen regular and a dozen assorted. Let me tell you, it was a hassle to carry that box on the Circle Line from Paddington to Victoria. Somehow, the boxes managed to survive without casualties and made it to the conference room table. They did eventually get eaten (I had only two all day), but it wasn't until the afternoon coffee break that the consuming hit its stride. By 6:00 PM, they were all gone, but it was a close call. Donuts? Big in America. Not so big in England.

If you're a serious sweet toothed baked goods fan like me - then Krispy Kreme is mecca. Just the…read moresound of the divergent spelling of 'Krispy Kreme' makes me salivate. These glazed babies are gorgeous - but I can see a lot of dieters wincing at the thought of the amount of fat and sugar in one of these. Sugar ranges from 10g to 30g and fats from 13g to 19g per doughnut. Ouch. But they taste great and look so pretty. That's excusable enough for me. Krispy Kreme *drool* also does decent coffee and iced drinks.

After pub hopping around London with many pints in me I recall we stumbled by this specialty donut…read moreshop. After viewing some of the offerings in the window such as the Gordon Jamsay and Watermelon Sugar High we had to try a few donuts. Honestly, even though the donuts were creative and looked terrific I found they were more sugar flavored than anything else. Then again, I was pretty tipsy so maybe they were pretty decent.

Quick little shop - pick donuts and go in & pay. I selected the blueberry-filled lemon donut &…read moreBoston cream for my man. These were hefty donuts! But so light & fluffy, with very light icing and filling was divine! This is the first time I have had blueberry filling with ACTUAL blueberries! Sooooo good! Service was quick, of course, and there is no dine-in option. Delicious and filling - lots of gluten-free & vegan options (that I don't need but I appreciate for others) These were worth the calories!

Really good mochas and customer service was great. We visited from out of town and were able to sit…read moreand work from our laptops while we had coffee.

This place was so good. Had a real caramel macchiato and a blondie ..It was super sweet and super…read moremoist. Any time I'm visiting London this will be a place i come too

Great quiche, smoothies and pastries. Friendly staff and nice environment. Worth a visit.read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The doughnut was really moist all…read morethroughout and the jam was really fresh. There was a variety of options to choose from including vegan options. Would definitely reccommend.

PACKED! and... OUTSTANDING!…read more This bakery was on a side-street right next to out hotel in London, and we came several mornings for coffee and pastries. One morning, I showed up right before they opened at 7:30 and there were already people lined up. The pastries here (savory and sweet) were all incredible. Some of the best we had in all of Europe. They have coffee, matcha, tea, etc. There is no seating inside, just some benches outside. I really loved the pan suisse and a cinnamon/cardamom flaky roll situation that's formal name is escaping me (I am not Julia Child).

Stood in a light drizzle, queued it out--and wow, totally worth it. These bakes?…read moreMelt-in-your-mouth, insanely fresh, and just pure perfection. Some waits are just meant to be. #FortitudeBakehouse #LondonEats #WorthTheWait