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    Ole and Steen

    4.3 (67 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Chocolate Bun
    Cat C.

    We were looking for a quick bite before our West End show and saw this bakery along our hop on/off bus. We found one and it didn't disappoint. It tasted just as delicious as it looked. Prices are reasonable. There is bar and table seating. A great stop!

    Wendy J.

    Best decision to start my London morning in the bright yet relaxing Danish bakery. Counter service with lots of table seating. I had the traditional Danish cinnamon swirl and a mocha. For an added touch, the barista decorated my mocha with a lovely flower motif. The sweet dough of the danish swirl was tender and moist. A must try on your next visit,

    Chai Tea Latte, Americano and Almond Croissant
    Lauren E.

    This review is for the Strand & Waterloo location, however, the Chai Tea Latte I ordered at Ole & Steen was the best I've ever had! Amazing quality and fresh baked goods. I also had an almond croissant that was quite tasty and fresh. I'm very happy I decided to try them and would happily try their other locations. Highly recommend trying them out for breakfast when in London.

    Everything cheese sandwich, cinnamon bun, ham sandwich
    Mai L.

    You arrive and get in line and order at the counter. There are some tables but it's not a ton based on the crowd. We were lucky to snag a table. We order breakfast sandwiches and espresso drinks. The bread was super tasty. I got a cheese everything bread sandwich - I thought it might get toasted but it didn't so heads up - may need to ask. Quick and easy place to get breakfast so you can head on your way.

    Mushroom and egg roll!
    Leslie S.

    We wanted a quick breakfast place so we thought we would give this location a try. Through the window the pastries looked amazing but once inside and up close, they weren't the most visually pleasing. Also, the savory breakfast sandwich options were pretty limited. Being pregnant I wasn't able to have anything with meat on it (they were all premade) so I went with an egg and cheese sandwich. While eating my sandwich I noticed that some bites had an odd sweet flavor. I guess they also put some type of jam on it that, to me, was not that good at all and just made the sandwich soggy. We came during the week but in a busy city the place was still packed. All the tables were taken and the only table I found was one that wasn't cleaned up. We moved the trash to the side of the table and during our entire meal, no one came up to clear the table. I would try other places before I return here.

    Juvi G.

    Great cafe with a pretty chill local vibe, despite being located in one of the busiest parts of London. They have a full menu of just about everything on your radar, from high-quality coffees and juices, to pretty decent food and pastries. The interior is really spacious, with two floors' worth of seating and comfy couches that invite you to stay awhile. There is table service, but you first have to order at the counter, which can take awhile given the long queues, sometimes. Coffee and teas, you also have to get yourself at the pick-up counter. My single-shot oat latte was unexpectedly-amazing, but my cheese toastie left a bit to be desired; nothing to write home about. The cookies and pastries they sell, however, are on-point. Just pick your sweet poison. If you want my recommendation, go with one of their chocolate chip cookies; they are legit! Service is friendly, hassles are few. There are worse places to be.

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    Beth C.

    This proved to be a fast place to get dessert and breakfast for the next morning. I had trouble deciding among the offerings and asked for a recommendation. The server pointed me toward the Copenhagen mess, a limited special item. As I had Eton mess in my dessert wish list, this sounded great to try. This was truly something worthy of Bake Off: a biscuit topped with cream and fresh fruit, with crunchy meringue on top. Exquisite. My husband selected a slice of chocolate cake. Traditional but oh so good. For breakfast, we grabbed a chocolate croissant and cinnamon roll. While neither was fresh, both were delicious.

    Victoria L.

    So glad we happen to pass by as we were walking around. We got a cinnamon and almond bun. It was so soft and delicious. It was a perfect afternoon pick me up. The rest of the items looked good and I wish we had more time. I would definitely recommend for a treat. Service was awesome too and very informative.

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    Went to Ole & Steen on a Saturday morning for breakfast. Good coffee and nice different pastries made for a pleasurable experience?

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    Very okay. Coffee was so-so. Sandwiches were very so-so. Bought a loaf of rye bread to take home and that was quite good.

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    The food was really really good as was my latte. Ambience not so much, just so-so. But food and drink were great.

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    The coffee and desserts were good. They are super understaffed and several with bad attitudes. I'd try other places before I went back.

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    Arome - Sausage and Cheese Croissant

    Arome

    4.6(18 reviews)
    0.3 miSoho

    Came to Arome after hearing lots of great things online and it did not disappoint! My only regret…read moreis I wish I had more people with me or I wish I was hungrier cuz I really wanted to order ALLLL the pastries! My husband and I decided to try for a table and we ended up waiting about 45 min - 1 hour to sit. There was a super short line for to-go pastries (and sometimes there was no line), so if you're pressed for time, definitely do that! I love how the Arome workers help move the line along and help people in line find tables. Also speaking of Arome, the AROMA was fantastic! It smelled to buttery and fantastic both inside and while waiting in line. I ended up trying: the iconic Honey Butter Toast, Black Sesame Mochi Cookie, and Almond and Chocolate Croissant, a Savory Croissant (I think Sausage and Cheese), a Chai, and a Matcha. Everything was SO GOOD. All the pastries were amazing. I'm glad we got a mix of sweet and savory things. Everything we had was buttery, flaky, intentional, and made with love. What you'll like the most will depend on your personal flavor preferences! Definitely give this place a try!

    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!

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    Bread Ahead Bakery | Borough Market - cinnamon roll

    Bread Ahead Bakery | Borough Market

    4.5(146 reviews)
    1.8 miLondon Bridge
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    Mmmmm......Donuts! (Said in the voice of Homer Simpson.)…read more They do donuts so righteous here. As we were walking around Borough Market we saw the line for Bread Ahead and realized it was for the donut stand they had outside along the street. We had to jump on line and drool over the display of sugary goodness. We each tried a different donut and was not disappointed! So many varieties to choose from - coconut, lemon curd, blackcurrant cheesecake, seasalt caramel and honeycomb, and others. They don't skimp on the fillings as each bite was flavorful. Yum!

    The borough market bakery. They have a stall inside the market an a bakery right outside the market…read morehall. I'd reccomend checking out the bakery as this is where the fresh goodies are made and you're more likely to get the fresh batch here. Price wise, it's a bit steep. At 5£ per donut and 6.50£ for a piece of focaccia. But you're in a tourist area so high prices should be expected. We opted for the cheese focaccia that came right out from the oven. For 6£, it's not bad. It's pretty sizable and a good shareable snack! It's a good crusty bread and had a subtle garlic flavor with a blend of stringy cheese. If you like cheesy garlic bread, this is for you! Out of all the snacks you could get in the borough market, this is a solid option! But I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

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