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!

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

Sweet Boulangerie & Patisserie is a simple bake shop along the Exmouth Market. I stopped in for a…read morecanelé and quite enjoyed it--it was fluffy and custardy with a great caramel-vanilla flavor. Check out the shop if you're hankering for a sweet baked treat, too.

Today I decide to take in Sweet, a boulangerie & patisserie in Exmouth Market. I have walked past…read moreSweet for at least a year and often admired the pastries, but just never had the time to go in. Today I made the time. When I entered Sweet I was greeted by the staff and quickly took in a few silver tables and several wooden tables with stools. I ordered a goat cheese pastry puff and cappuccino. I was a bit annoyed that rather than ring me up, allow me to sit down and bring me my cappuccino, I was made to stand and wait until my drink order was finished. As I sat down, there was a mini rush. I was glad to have a seat because Sweet wasn't meant to hold a large crowd. The goat cheese puff was good; with each bit I could taste the goat cheese, meaning there was lots of goat cheese, yummy. The puff also had large tomatoes and a bit of basil, which added a nice flavor. The crust was light and flaky and I am sure I would have enjoyed the puff even more if it had been served warm. The cappuccino was also very good, but had a bit too much foam and not enough liquid for my taste. I like just a bit of foam and lots of liquid, next time I will request it that way. Overall Sweet was not bad, I would visit again, but doubt that I'd make it my regular boulangerie.

I came in mid afternoon and it was busy but easy to find a seat. The service was fast and they…read moreadvised us what was good. I got a chai latte and the lentil, carrot, harissa soup. It was very flavorful and came with a piece of bread. It had a perfect creaminess from the carrots. I got the chai with half the sweetness. It had the perfect amount cinnamon taste without being too sweet. My friend got the spiced café au latte and blueberry yogurt pot. She enjoyed both .

Quick service. Good variety of options. Lots of seating, but a bit tight. Staff is super friendlyread more

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.

I discovered this great little place about a month into a 3-1/2 month stay in London for work a few…read moreyears back. My only regret is that I didn't find it on the first day. Wonderful pastries, tasty sandwiches and the English breakfast is hearty. Worth a walk from Angel or Old Street Underground stations.

Fabulous pastries. I think we got eight different pastries from this place and a lot of them had…read moreground almonds which I adore. Everything was really good, including the cardamom bun, the fruit pastry, and all of the almond pastries. The staff were really lovely and the space is small, but unique and beautifully decorated. I was so happy to find this place!

Ever since Sweden, I'm always on the lookout for the ultimate Kanelbullar (cinnamon roll) which is…read morenot like the American version. For a small shop, there was a wide selection of Swedish items (see photos). For my fika, I ordered a Kanelbullar and a slice of Princess Torte (cake). Although both were really good, the tiny shop's seating was all filled up. Even the little bench outside had a person sitting on it so I had to take my baked goods to go.

When the birthday boy mentioned in passing that he wasn't much for desserts but did love a good Key…read morelime pie, I noted it down as any good friend, neighbour or colleague would. Then I began a search of London. Could I procure Key limes and make the pie myself? That idea quickly fell flat and that's where Hummingbird Bakery appeared. Via their website I was able to order and pay for the pie and pick it up at this, their new Angel location. The process was easy and the people working there were as sweet as their baked goods. Only problem was the pie. Nice as it was, every person who'd had proper Key lime pie in the past had the same reaction after tucking in: it lacked the punchy zest -- the mouth puckering tanginess -- they always associate with this dessert.

A very small unit, about 100m from Angel Stn. There are 5…read morebarstools to sit and eat inside. They had the usual fantastic selection of cupcakes, pies,brownies etc My favourite being the black bottom. I have heard their richmond branch does an afternoon tea, so i think i will have to give this place a go

Arome produced pastries both beautiful and divine!…read more On the recommendation of friends, we made a stop by here for a Monday breakfast. According to their website, they deliver "European excellence with Asian flair" which is really a great way to describe their pastries and the experience! Definitely the quality that you would expect with some of those Asian flavors. Here is what we tried: Chocolate Pistachio Escargot (5/5): Shaped in a snail shell, in between the flaky layers of pastry were luscious chocolate sprinkled with pistachio for nutty texture. Really enjoyed this one! Honey Butter Toast (4/5): Touted as their signature, I had high expectations for this. It is exactly as described which that slightly sweetness from the honey in a perfectly toasted milk bread. I did enjoy this a lot but also felt like it would benefit by having something else for texture or contrast. Chicken Butter Croissant (4/5): The croissant had the nice flaky layer with chewy interior. I loved the savory chicken sausage with the slightly sweet soy glaze that provided nice contrast and that Asian twist. When we got there a little after opening, there was no line but all the seats were taken as the place is quite limited on seats. While we were asked to wait for a little a bit outside, we did not have to wait too long. However, the line did end up getting longer as we were leaving and some ended up eating outside. Overall, if you are interested in tasting some tasty pastries, I would recommend Arome!

I came here alone and ate three pastries to myself. Everything was delicious and made so fresh…read more They have very unique offerings you can't get everywhere. The chicken hotdog croissant was my absolute favorite. 10/10 Even though they have a line sometimes the service is really quick and they do a good job of getting everyone through. It's a small place with intimate setting.