This is a nice very traditional typical English bakery with the usual assortment of tea coffee…read morerolls cakes bread and very reasonable prices with nice staff and helpful

I was so lucky to have stumbled into this place! I didn't plan to come here but it was an absolute…read moretreat to eat some of their tasty macarons! This is the 2nd time I've tried Laduree; the 1st time I tried it was when I was in Hong Kong, but it wasn't that great then. Here it was fresh and at the perfect temperature, since I had it in the morning. I had the rose, salted caramel and the vanilla flavor and they were all so delicious. Great, well balanced taste and perfect soft, melting in your mouth, fluffy texture. Each bite was so amazing, not too sweet either! I love how consistent their macarons are. Each macaron was 1.8£ which isn't too bad when comparing to other macaron places I've been to around North America. The service wasn't too friendly to me though because they knew I was a tourist, so that was kind of unfortunate and didn't make the experience that great. They had this "too busy" kind of attitude even though there was nobody there. I do have to say that the decor and interior design is on point, it has this classic, british cafe look but with the signature aqua color of the Laduree brand. It was nice as they had a small sit-down area, so I was able to enjoy my 3 macarons while catching a break from walking around!

It's macaroon time! I first discovered Laduree in Paris as so many do, wandering the streets in…read moresearch of sweet treats. The store is a almost an assault on the senses with brilliant colours, delectable smells, and countless combinations just hinting at the virtually unlimited pleasures to be tasted. Over the last year, Laduree has made it's mark on London, opening a number of stores across town. Fortunately (or perhaps not), this particular store has opened up right below my office and provided a steady, albeit expensive, supply of fine Parisian delights. As to be expected, the displays are as pleasing to the eye as the tastes are to the palate. Pyramids of macaroons, elegantly arranged boxes of chocolates, and rows of intricately designed truffles adorn the shop. The staff are very helpful and friendly, quick to offer advice when you stare dumbfounded at the number of options presented to you. My usual favourite is the simple box of 8 for just under 13 squids. I can never choose but if you ask them for a random selection they will pick them for you, seemingly at random but I assume based on the more popular trends. I've always been quite happy with the range provided which usually includes some salted caramel, chocolate, a few flower-based flavours, and a citrus or two. Something to make everyone happy! As a note, I've heard that Laduree makes all their macaroons in Paris and ships them freeze-dried around the world. Now to London, I assume they stick them on the first Eurostar or fly them over and the taste is still fresh but this could be a problem for their further afield stores. I haven't tried it out in person, but something to keep in mind.

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.

Tanswell's Bakery offers delicious fresh baked breads, pastries, and confectionary treats. They…read moreoffer an assortment of filled rolls and baguettes each day. Tanswell's has expanded their operations where the baking is now done across the street providing a wider selection of offerings to their customers. If you are looking for a treat in Long Melford, follow the locals to Tanswell's.

Great bakery - open really early (I've hit it at 0630 and been served with a 'sleepy' smile. Get…read morethere before 1500hrs - they really start running out of fresh bread by then. Great for lunch too - pizza, fresh sandwiches. ...there Saturday morning sausage rolls are pretty great too.

Great spot to grab dinner and a drink before heading into Wembley. The space is very large with…read moreboth a bakery/cafe and restaurant area. We sat outside and ordered a meal to share and two drinks. The smash burger was very good and a hefty portion size. Service was great as well. Only downside is that, probably due to an unexpected amount of business all at once, the restrooms were not maintained and all stalls in the women's room (I think 4) were out of paper. Luckily someone boyfriend grabbed a role from the men's for the few of us that noticed early enough! Generally, seems like a great option pre event at Wembley!

Before Oasis concert, I stopped in for a drink. Important!!! You have to order a meal to get…read morealcohol. That was okay since I was also hungry so my partner and I split a burger and chips and I also had a Crème Brûlée Donut. The burger was large and loaded with toppings. The crème brûlée donut is soooo good. We almost got a slice of pizza to split, but full from donut and burger.

I stumbled upon Greggs' deliciousness by mere circumstance of living across the street from it…read more Greggs is fill with pastry delicacies that is so good that you can't stop yoruself from eating the savory offerings despite questionable nutritional value. There are countless variety of baked goods, sandwiches and assorted food items to satisfy any tastes, and during lunch time the lines are often out the door... I think that should be sufficient to testify to its goodness in taste (possibly not to the heart). The beef pie is not the very very best I've ever had, but he veggie one certainly makes up for it. I try not to walk by it for fear of wanting to indulge in the carbie goodness, but for those of you less health conscious, definitely dive in!