I walked pretty far in search of a decent coffee shop. Had just finished a tour at the House of Parliament and was in desperate need of a pick me up. This place is tiny, filled with tons of baked goods a treats. Ordered two cappuccinos & 2 mini cupcakes, a hazelnut one and red velvet. Coffees were a hair cold (-1 star) both cakes were dry (-1/2 star) they don't have any cookies whatsoever (-1/2 star) tons of brownies and cakes - didn't try them but they look good. read more

My daughter is studying acting in London at Shakespeare's Globe theatre. Alas, we were going to miss celebrating her milestone 21st birthday. Thanks to Yelp, I found the branch of Konditor and Cook bakery closest to the theatre. The entire staff was very helpful over the telephone and via email as well as live chat. They delivered an elaborately decorated Curly-Whirly cake to the Globe right on time. My daughter and the other members of her troupe all agreed it was one of the best tasting cakes they'd experienced I am looking forward to visiting the store next month when we visit our daughter in London. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it was somewhat pricey with dollars vs. pounds. I would recommend this bakery for any American who has someone overseas in London and needs a cake for a special occasion. read more

Konditor - Per my request, they decorated the cake in keeping with my daughter's acting major - Bakeries Near Me - London, LND

Stumbled in here after going to church across the street. No wifi or anywhere to sit, so it's more of a grab and go kind of place. The staff was very friendly. Yummy baked goods and cute shop if you're in the area. read more

Konditor is a little corner bakery and cake shop near Waterloo. They don't have the vibe of a local cafe or bakery, but rather are more for packaged cakes and baked goods to take home. I tried the almond croissant, which was just ok. Maybe your experience with the cakes will be better! read more

Super cute shop near where I was staying. Ordered slice of lemon chiffon cake to go. Quickly, friendly service. But the cake did not taste like lemon :(. Frosting wasn't too sweet which was a plus. read more

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This place needs to expand! I came in here one lunchtime and felt like I was in one of those strange Italian films where 200 hundred people all try and fit into a tiny fiat punto. I can see why everyone crowds in small little shop. It is like the adults version of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Cakes and chocolates took up every available millimetre of space. I elbowed my way to the front and gazed at all the cakes for sale, some in slices, some only available as the whole cake. The Whisky and Orange bombe looked decadently naughty, I paused at the Frosted Carrot, and then I finally settled on the Lemon chiffon, which was.... dreamy. Other sweet things there which took my fancy was the boston brownie with cranberries, and the double chocolate chip cookies. I made everyone that I was with get something so I could have a bit of theirs too. The confectionaries here are a world away from the mass produced dross that you would find in supermarkets - if you are going for a calorie fest you need to come here. There are other Konditor And Cooks around London, in Chancery Lane, London Bridge and the Curzon Cinema in Soho, but this is the best location. You stumble upon it when you think you are walking down a residential street, which makes the discovery all the more sweet. read more

As a nearby worker, I'm in this place more than I'm in own flat. Every morning I take a peep at the menu on my way to work, and quite often rationalize that my packed lunch if perfectly fine for dinner as I scroll through the options of butternut squash and sage soup with a potato and rosemary roll or seranno ham and pineapple pizza. Yes, there is no place to sit, but I'm not sure I would want other people hearing my foodgasm anyway. Treats abound, and my personal favourtie is their pumpkin pie only on offer in November. The take-away coffee is heavenly as well and they use Union coffee. If you think you might be a frequent buyer, request a coffee card for great deals on coffee and pastries. read more

My girlfriend brought home takeaway brownies from here today and I. am. in. love. We got four flavors: vanilla bean cheesecake, boston brownie, gluten free dark chocolate and the best one, salted caramel. There was something seriously religious about that brownie. Or rather, there is -- because we haven't finished it. We're shaving off little bits with a fork so it never has to end. When it does, it'll be a sad day. read more

Konditor - Clockwise: salted caramel, gluten free dark chocolate, vanilla bean cheesecake, boston brownie - Bakeries Near Me - London, LND

Overpriced and underwhelmed. I recently ordered a birthday cake that said it served 3-5. I foolishly didn't look at the cake sizing as I had ordered from here before and been happy with the size. However, as I was later informed their pricing structure has changed. The cake I received was tiny and would serve 2-3 at best. The cake was ok, a little dry. Again, different to what I have received in the past. Such a shame I now think their cakes are way overpriced for what you get. Needless to say I wouldn't order an occasion cake from here again. read more

It was a sad day when our office birthday policy changed (damn you economic downturn) which meant that we no longer got Konditor and Cook cake for every department birthday. A home-made cake can rarely stand up to the marvellous K&C. Yes, their cakes are expensive, but my word they are worth it. Particular favourites of mine are the Curly Wurly and Carrot Cakes - choosing between the two is the only unpleasant part of a trip to the shop. Order ahead and they can do all manner of icing requests, and their cakes are always beautiful. The icing is so rich, sweet and delicious that my teeth ache just thinking about it. They have all manner of smaller offerings as well, sweet and savoury (and, if you're picking up a cake in the afternoon, I've sometimes found success negotiating an extra little quiche being thrown in for free), but this place will always be a cake place for me. And it's difficult to think of a better one. read more

You're getting 5 stars on the brownie alone. Amazing! It's true though, you can't really stay in and enjoy the treats, but it's a nice place to stop for something on the way back to the office if you work in the area or grab a snack and take it to the southbank and walk around and make the tourists jealous. read more

The wonderful cakes of Konditor and Cook was part of my morning walk to work. I use to often stop and stare at the daily offerings in the storefront lustfully - The prices use to be on the luxury end of things for a young intern. Interestingly, my first try of Konditor was thanks to a contractor that bought me a cake as a 'I'm sorry I insulted you' offering. I'm sure it was because it was a great cake and not because it was a peace offering but it was up there as one of the best cakes ever! Cakes are pricey but it's flavours won't disappoint. read more

Konditor how I love you :) Tucked away from the hussle and bussle of Waterloo station you find on the corner of a cute road ... Konditor and Cook. Unfortunately this Konditor and Cook has nowhere to sit down as it is so small, but really, the cakes are so good that you really need to enjoy them in the luxury of a bean bag or at the park. I highly recommend the curly whirly cake, the carrot and pineapple, the boston brownie and a gingerbread ... that's just for starters =D If you fancy something savoury they do have a hot selection and sandwiches at lunch time, they also do museli for breakfast, the food is really nice but of course needs to be accompanied by something sweet =) You can buy a whole cake if you wish or just a slice and they also sell coffee and cute little cakes to give as gifts. Do get here early at lunchtime as there is always a queue. Please note: if you have not been here before, you may become addicted. I am not to be held responsible for any weight gain :P read more

We are visiting from the states and just came across this place walking around. We got some pieces of cake to go with dinner. Curly Worley was my favorite next to the hot chocolate. read more

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I like to eat the carrot cake here, if I can actually get inside that is. Konditor is a very popular little place, like a classy bakery, with reason of course, the cakes are absolutely fabulous. There are a few dotted around London but I have only ever purchased and eaten something at this one. I am normally rather health concious but all of that flys out of the window when I am faced with places like this. Seriously. You feel full by just looking at what is on offer. The brownies are particularly moist. Try not to spend too much money because you will never be able to eat everything you buy, much as you imagine it will be easy. So just take your time, and decide on one (maximum two!) treat. And indulge. And then next time try something new. The carrot cake, I must repeat, is the best thing I have had. read more

Really nice staff here. At the end of the day, the person who waited on us, threw in 2 small fondant covered cake squares with our small order of a slice of lemon iced cake. Oh, and the cake was DELICIOUS, with a nice butter cream frosting. Just a really nice location, reasonable prices (about $4.50 pounds), and great people. read more

Konditor and Cook, how I miss you! All these years after my month on Stamford Street, I dream about the first time I walked past your purple facade and doubled back in curiosity. It's true. It's impossible to get in here after work or first thing in the morning. But if you can get in, it's worth the wait. The sweets are remarkable. All of them. I sampled widely and often while staying in a room that looked out on Cornwall. Their lunches were my favorite find: vichyssoise, cheesy breads, Irish Cheddar and chutney on chewy wheat bread... my mouth waters at the memory. I wake up craving the lemon moons, the biscotti, the magic cakes, and the orange leaves. And the savory shortbreads - parmesan and rosemary. And the Boston Brownie with cranberries. read more

An outstanding modern deli, that majors best in bakery items. The cakes are amazing - with an extensive range. You can buy by the slice or a whole cake - they all tend to be really rich. So go easy! There are 4 or 5 K&C's across Central London, this one is at the base of the awesome "Gherkin" Swiss Re: Building & benefits from outside seating in the plaza area. Great destination for special occaision cakes. Also they do good salads & sandwiches at lunchtime. read more

I really, really want to give this more stars. If it had more German style cakes then I'd be absolutely delighted. Having said that, they very nicely oblige those who want German Kuchen by baking Bienenstich on a Thursday - 'Bee Sting'. This is a cake very dear to my heart - a sort of dense sponge (I'm no patissiere!) with patissiere's cream inside and almonds on top. Heaven for me and nostalgic for some. The cakes here are just plain good! They are honest, tasty, and old fashioned good ingredients tantalise the taste-buds as you walk into the shop. They are beautifully presented. They make fantastic bread, including loaves made wheat-free and some German style as well. Good jam. Really good sandwiches and other interesting lunch items. It's got a cosy, Victorian, modern feel and it is very approachable. read more

This place has cakes to die for! I gained many a kilo when working nearby - we would have cake day once a week and while it destroyed my waistline, these cakes were worth it! Despite the silly name the curly wurly is the one that I would recommend above all others, but you can't really go wrong with any of their selection. They look good, and taste great. read more

Everything in this place was tempting and delicious. Their red velvet brownie was the first red velvet brownie I have ever enjoyed, and their cakes were great too. What really stood out more than anything were their frosting, they were amazing. read more

Definitely overrated. Can't believe how hot it was inside! I mean jeez, I know it's cold out. But it ain't that cold, son! 1 star. Apart from that mediocre coffee and sandwiches. I've had better sandwiches than that from my mommy. read more

This location. And this location only. I can't even go to another one based on how amazing and pleasant they all are. But the desserts... Curly Whurly- Rich chocolate flavor. If you're a chocolate person, this is you all day. Hazelnut Noisette- Densely flavored and not any part of it falls flat. Carrot Cake- Best I've ever had...I won't list why i'm credible, but no one has pulled off passion fruit filling like this. Apple Pie- No competition. That slightly charred crust and the extremely sweet apples. Well.. Salted Caramel Brownie- Only one worth having in my opinion. Now I need to try their lunch offerings... Also! Make sure to get the loyalty card. It's definitely worth it and on your first visit try out the 4 cakes for 10 pound deal. read more

We happened to be in the neighborhood... and had it not been for Mr. Snarky leading me away from the goodness of the Real Food Market to Konditor and Cook, I may have missed out on the brownies. The store front is wonderful and enough to make you press your face against the window and drool. I resisted that urge, but did take a cheeky picture. The store itself is quite small, with no real place to sit. In the front room there are the sweets and cakes, in the next room, the savouries. It was busy so I was finding it a bit claustrophobic and also worried about knocking cakes and brownies off the shelves in the window. They have a deal on brownies... 3 for 5 quid. Mr. Snarky convinced me we should get three, two Curly Wurly Brownies and one classic. I also spied some other goodies and decided on a Passion Fruit Meringue Tartlet. He spied a Raspberry Meringue. I popped outside while he paid because I just couldn't cope. When Mr. Snarky looked at the receipt, he noticed that the lady had charged him the wrong price... for the wrong item. We pulled out the box and discovered a Raspberry Tartlet instead of the Raspberry Meringue. No wonder she had asked us if she could put everything in one small box. Mr. Snarky went back inside to clear things up. Eventually we ended up in the shadow of the London Eye, sprawled out on the grass, and eating our sweets. The Passion Fruit Meringue Tartlet was lovely... but extremely sweet. The Raspberry Meringue that we thought was filled inside with some kind of raspberry goo... was really just a huge puff of Meringue with Raspberries folded in. Mr. Snarky had to give up halfway through because it was just too much and too sweet. We did split a Curly Wurly and saved the rest of the brownies for later. I must admit when Mr. Snarky said Curly Wurly Brownie, I imagined a Brownie made with the Cadbury Curly Wurly candy (one of my favourites). However, it turns out that it is a cream cheese brownie. If the brownie had been less than spectacular, I would have been disappointed, but this was great, regardless how I had interpreted Curly Wurly. The brownie (including the classic which was split for Breakfast on the day I departed) was the right consistency of moist, chewy, but still a bit cakey. Often I find that people get that consistency wrong and end up either more like cake or more like fudge... this was the balance! I would love to go back and try their cakes as they looked heavenly. Even took one of their pamphlets on cake decorating classes... don't know if I will get the chance, but would love to do it! read more

I had a late lunch here and it really changed my droopy mood. I ate, had some coffee and the food was so good it got me going for the day.

I love all of the Konditor & Cook shops. They make the best brownies in London. FACT. And they're great for picking up a treat or two with which to treat your colleagues. Everything I've ever purchased from a K&C has been fantastic, from the Curly Wurly cakes to the cute magic cakes to the hot chocolate... They're not incredibly cheap, but neither are they incredibly expensive. And once you've taken a bite out of their Boston Brownies (or their Curly Wurly brownies which come a close second), you will be hooked. read more

A boutique lunch alternative in this god forsaken corner of Southwark. Never one to advocate mixing sweet and savory, I must admit that their sweet potato quiche was quite delightful. Can't wait to see what else they dish out. read more

What a treat this wonderful place is! Everything we've tried there has been excellent and tasty and well priced and yummy! It's small and packed to the rafters with all kinds of lovely eats! Keep coming back to try something new, there's always something new! Enjoy! read more

4 stars for their curly wurly brownies alone! Delicious treats and great offers!

Yum, yum, yum Amazing cake amazing coffee This is a regular for me and I have never had a bad experience. Even the staff are wonderful! Keep an eye out for offers they regularly have good ones. read more

Staff was friendly. Food was friendly. Definitely coming back here again. There are multiple chains. The time I came here I just grabbed three treats recommended by the worker. One was this sort of chocolate chili square treat. The other was a ginger cookie (delicious to my surprise). Lastly I got the almond fruit tart (the best out of the three). These treats compliment well with a coffee so...order up! read more

A cup of tea and a slice of cake aunt Sally? Old Worzel would have been in his absolute element if he'd have found Konditor and Cook. There are a few in London nowbut my favourite is on the cornes of Cornwall Street just 2 mins walk from Waterloo station. It sells cakes by the whole or the slice. Lemon chiffon, dark chocolate, curly wurly cake and carrot cake to name but a few. They a are wonderful if you have a close friends birthday coming up as they will write whatever you like on them. They also have tiny little cakes called Magic cakes, they make great little presents. Their bread is top quality sells out fast though and their handmade sausage rolls are to die for if you are suffering a sore head from the night before. Coffee is top notch too. read more

Brownies, cakes, chocolates, granola, coffee, hot chocolate, sandwiches... Everything is absolutely delicious!

One of the places which are a must if you're in the area. There's something for everyone inside sweet or salty treats and all kinds of coffee drinks. I also liked the high hygiene in the restrooms which is always important. read more

It's a great cake shop, but that's pretty much about all it is. Coffee is pretty average, and it's all takeaway. Not what I was expecting for a coffee & tea shop really. Service was ok, and the cakes are great! read more

Visited this tiny shop with my baby in a stroller. The entrance was too small for the stroller to pass, so the friendly waitress opened both doors for me. She helped me pick out 2 delicious cakes, almond st clements and a rhubarb crumble. Then a guy walks out yelling at the waitress to close the door! I told him it's because of me that the waitress opened the door, he barely glanced at me and bark another order at the poor waitress. I can only hope he is only the manager and not the owner since he really doesn't seem to care about the customer. Yelling at their employee in front of customer speaks very badly about the business. read more

Probably should have gotten a brownie or different pastry but opted for the brightly colored raspberry meringue. It was really not that great. It was super chalky sweet and disappointing. Had to chuck it. read more