The Cake Shop, based in Oxfordshire, is hidden away in a market deluge of bakeries, butchers and…read moreornamental stalls. They specialise in designing and creating celebration cakes for all occasions including weddings, civil partnerships, birthdays, christenings and corporate events. "The cakes we produce are designed and tailored to suit our customer's individual requirements", well they certainly suited mine as anyone who knows me understands implicitly that I just LOVE a bit of a cake. And gingerbread men, but the question is...what's the best way to eat them? Video link: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxtd6ANvg-c&feature=related

I absolutely have to walk past this place every time I'm in the Covered Market. It sells the most…read moreamazing cakes. I've already got my eye on ones to recommend to any friends who look remotely like they might get married one day. Their speciality is big cakes, so wedding cakes and birthday cakes. They have some standard designs which can be modified to suit individual needs (such as the classic 3-tier wedding cake with various flowers on top and frosting round the edge), but their best ones are individual ones or unusual ones. They usually have some amazing chocolate ones on display, with huge chocolate roses or a heap of handmade chocolates piled on the top, but they swap displays round regularly so it's great fun looking at new arrivals, whether they're a snowboarding cake, or a wedding table cake with customised guests, or a couple in a jacuzzi. The absolute best thing is that you can watch the decorating in progress, as it's all done facing out by a window. It's really hypnotic watching someone craft a little marzipan bride or write a birthday message on a cake in piping icing. They also sell all manner of cake decorations and mini cakes for special occasions, as well as the best range I've ever seen of those cute little yellow chicks you get at Easter.

I went to visit Carl, having been to his bakery 4 years ago with my grown kids…read more We were so lucky because we found out he would be closing for good to move to Greece. My wife and friends love his treats just as much as my kids did. My 39 year old son passed away in 2022. I spread some of his ashes in front of LA PATISSIER ANGLAIS. He would have love that. Safe journey, Carl and Anna. You are a MASTER and we are honored to have been your fans!

My wife, daughter and I stopped by this place to grab a quick, light breakfast before walking…read morearound the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-water and it was very good. It was busy, so you could tell that it is a popular spot. It is set on the river that runs through the village so you can enjoy your breakfast while the water slowly flows by you. This area and the cafe are beautiful. The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. Even though they were very busy, they showed no signs of being annoyed or overwhelmed. They seemed genuinely happy you were there and eager to make sure you were happy with your stay. We ordered the sausage rolls and a Cornish pastry and they were very good. I'm sure there are a lot of amazing restaurants in the place, but you would not go wrong stoping by here to grab a coffee and a bite to eat.

Cinnamon roll and your brownie was, brownie, very and pineapple, fruit smoothies, or all just OKread more

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

Lovely neighborhood bakery using English grains for their loaves, making delicious pastry treats,…read moreselling local dairy goods, and even offering workshops for baking with English grains. There's a space in the front to sit and enjoy your treats. You can see through to the bakery at the back. There are racks of local wine, cider, beer, and jams. There's a cafe area for tea and coffee to enjoy with your bread and pastries.

These guys are nailing the best sourdough in town. Their filled sandwiches are ridiculously…read moregood-the chicken Caesar salad one especially so. They roast the chickens on site so everything is prepared there and is tasty and fresh. I had the most delicious Walnut tart. What a total treat. They are selling local cheeses, fruit and veg. What a team. The Bakers and front of house staff are all calm and smiling. Get there early, as they sell out Quick!

Finally LS has a bakery! an awesome bakery with sourdough bread, lots sorts, and cakes!read more

We just moved here and are so glad to have found such a great bakery. We've come almost daily and…read morehave tried the variety of breads on offer. All feature crisp crusts and great solid texture unlike the mushy industrial breads at the supermarkets. Their lunch sandwiches are a treat as well. And beyond the breads the pastries and cakes are great as well. Even the pizzas offered Thursday evenings are excellent. The staff are friendly as well, but it can get very busy so a wait can be expected. The bread is a bit pricier than average at about £3 each, but you get what you pay for. They even offer half loaves as well. Also by afternoon you'll have only a choice of what's left, but we've never been disappointed. If you love great bread this is the place for you.

Sis went to Univ for her Junior Yr abroad & loved this place so when when visiting her old haunts…read moretoday, La Croissanterie was a must. Veggie Samosa was filled w/ veggies & lightly spiced. Pizza Baguette w/ shrooms & cheese was a delish twist - all long & skinny but chewy w/ it's brown bread The most delish thing however was the Caramel Fudge! Think Graham Cookie-Shortbread crust w/ a thick layer of caramel & all topped w/ a layer of dark chocolate Still in purse & yet to try is the Chocolate Flapjack - which is like an Aussie Bar (for us Yanks) with a layer of dark chocolate on top

During our three weeks in the UK, we ate croissants every morning, and these were BY FAR THE BEST…read more We did our due diligence and tried bakeries in England, Wales, and Scotland. The croissants here are wonderful. The almond were my favorites, but all were outstanding. Nice folks, too.

Such a cute bakery selling fresh cakes and pasties, as well as a nice selection of food gift items…read more They had local products too which was really nice to see. The croissant was a little disappointing, but the Easter biscuits tasted really fresh and the spice level was perfect. There can be a long line mid-morning but it's a lovely spot.

Popped in after Brunch visiting Lacock from Southern California. Glad we decided to take-out the…read moreVeggie pastey, sausage rolls, meat, potatoes pastey. Our first time trying a pastey. We ate it cold later on ...omg... it was Thanksgiving in every bite. Wished we would've known it was going to be so delicious! We would've ate it when it was still warm. The ladies at the bakery were delightful. Worth the walk over in the rain & puddles. Delicious is an understatement.

One of the best meals of the day in good old England is Afternoon Tea. This quaint little tea shop…read morein the Victorian Village of Buscot really does it well! Oh I did enjoy my High Tea - cucumber sandwich(it was thick white bread with the crusts left on - perfect for a hungry girl!) and my home-made plain scone served with clotted cream and jam. A generous pot of English breakfast tea with plenty of flavour was a natural accompaniment. Had I desired home baked cakes or a lunch I don't doubt I would have been just as impressed. My beady eye spotted the cakes under their glass domes; but my tea had been so substantial I will just have to wait until my next visit to give them a try. I will return because as well as the great food it was value for money. There was friendly service and some nice objects for sale. There were paperbags filled with old fashioned sweeties, lots of handmade crafts and a little glass and wooden case filled with affordable and quirky vintage costume jewellery. You could enjoy your tea and then go shopping for the kind of things you usually have to hunt hard to find! Combine this with the lovely garden to enjoy in the warm weather and the proximity to the riverside walk and Kelmscot and the National Trust's Buscot Park and you could have a great day out. If you find yourself if the area do call in too. You will be pleased that you did.

From the owner: Buscot Village Shop and Tearooms is situated in the picturesque village of Buscot…read more We pride ourselves in homemade cakes, light lunches, salad bowls and soups and cream teas. Located next to the Themes, Buscot Tearooms is just a two minute walk from the lock and weir. The National Trust house, Buscot Park is just half a mile away.