Best pastries we had in London. Right across the street from Paddington station. So convenient to…read moreour train station and hotel. Went there every day we were in London.

Nice bakery in London. Good service and lots of pastries, bread, sandwiches, and drinks. Was here…read moreon a Monday for lunch with family and we got to try a few things. Execution of the food was great, but flavor wise was hit and miss. I wanted to try so many pastries but I know desserts from other countries can differ greatly. I had a spinach and cheese pocket and ate some of a veggie sandwich. The pocket was good and savory with a flakey phyllo dough shell. The veggie sandwich was lacking in flavor and on the bland side. The pastel de nata pastry was delicious. It was the same as an egg custard tart. The apple pie however was disappointing. Nothing like the chunky spice laden apple pie filling you find in the states. Biodegradable wood utensils are used here which is cool. I liked this bakery and all they had to offer.

If you find yourself on Portobello Road and can walk by Maison Ruget without going in you've got…read moremore willpower than I. It's not that the place looks so charming (it doesn't) but rather, the sweets displayed in the window look so irresistible. I waltzed in for Vanilla Flan (£4.30; more like firm custard in a crust, very good) then sat there long enough to notice that some of the savory offerings began to look very good too. This is how I wound up eating lunch in reverse. After the Flan I went on to share a personal-sized Mushroom Pizza (with ham; £5) and a Salade Goat Cheese (£12) which was different than what I'd expected. Rather than placing fresh goat cheese into the salad itself, the cheese was warmed atop sliced toasts, then laid around the salad. Did I mention there was a ton of goat cheese? There was. Between that and the English Bacon liberally topping the salad, this was the richest goat cheese salad I'd ever had and I couldn't come close to finishing the cheese and toasts. Luckily, the salad itself was quite good and, featuring a Dijon Vinaigrette, quite French inspired. I can't really recommend anyone consume so much rich food in one sitting but I can certainly recommend a visit to Maison Ruget. It's an unassuming little cafe producing some very good sweet and savory offerings and perfect for a casual lunch.

We need a French Bakery in just about every corner, especially one like Madison Ruget! We found…read morethis little gem while walking and shopping down Portobello Road in London. It looked nice so we decided to give it a try. The combination of a casual atmosphere with more delicious choices then we could try in one visit made it an instant win. It is a great place to get off of your feet for a few minutes while shopping and enjoying all the London has to offer. I recommend the croquet or quiche with a fruit tart. You'll love it!

We went nuts while staying in Notting Hill, getting pastry breakfasts every morning. Every morning…read morea different bakery. I liked Fabrique in theory but their options were very roll-heavy and they weren't very distinct. Walnut might have been my least favorite and cinnamon my favorite but honestly it was hard to tell. We also had an almond roll and a cardamom roll.

Great spot for a casual yet high quality pastry in Notting Hill! I highly recommend the walnut bun…read more I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Portobello to try their espresso drinks too! Everyone here is super friendly and they don't rush you at all.

Wow! I was looking forward to coming here and fortunately it was about a five minute walk from the…read morehotel. Started out the trip here the first morning. When you walk in it's overwhelming because everything looks so good. I was only ordering for myself, and it was a cluster deciding what to get. I went with an almond croissant and then also a blueberry muffin for later. It's the kind of thing where you want to order one of everything. Trust me. The almond croissant was very good. I really enjoyed it. I won't say it was the best I've ever had, but it was definitely up there. I usually do a standard butter croissant and I didn't because I was so overwhelmed with how good everything looked and wanting to try something more. In hindsight, I probably should have tried the butter croissant because I bet it would have been amazing. A friend tried some small cookies and I was able to sample those. They were also great. The blueberry muffin was also very tasty although it probably would have been better if I didn't wait 12 hours to eat it! Overall, you should come here and order a bunch of stuff. There's really no other way around it. I do feel that a place like this should have exceptional coffee as well. I got a flat white and it was only just okay The set up for coming in and ordering and then needing to move outside so you don't feel like you're crowding the register while you wait for your coffee drink is a little bit of a mess. They should have a better flow here or if they're going to have coffee have it off to the side or something. But it's really all about the pastry here and that's the star. The coffee is kind of and after thought anyway. Definitely check Ottolenghi out if you're in the area!

Great takeout with many interesting options. We weren't exactly sure how it worked so we got in…read moreline and felt slightly rushed to order takeout quickly. The salad assortment was really delicious and we took some pastries to go as well. Honestly, we didn't even realize there was a sit down option. Definitely stop if you are in the area.

Sweet little bakery right in the middle of Portobello Road London…read more They have limited GF options but they are great

A cute bakery along famed Portobello Rd. No seating inside but more of a grab & go place. Find…read moreeverything from cupcakes, cookies, to full cakes for purchase. They have a variety of cupcake flavors with colorful frosting. Noticed at least one vegan option. There is no restroom or Wi-Fi. The red velvet cupcake was soft but not super moist and frosting had hardened a bit, but cute decoration. They sell coffee as well.

It has been 5 years since I've been to London and found this wonderful cafe again in the Paddington…read morearea. I was happy to find that the baked goods from fresh breads and pastries and their salads and sandwiches are still very good. Laurents is still a great place for a quick or leisurely breakfast or lunch.

After a huge breakfast and a morning of sightseeing, we weren't ready for a full lunch but we…read moreneeded a little mid-afternoon pick my up to tide us over until dinner. As were were on our way from Paddington Station to Kensington Gardens, I pulled up Yelp to find the perfect place and up popped Laurents. The pastries looked great, as did their savory fare but I needed some sugar so decided to get a lemon meringue tart and a coffee. The tart was delicious and the coffee was excellent. Staff members were friendly and cheerful. We sat at a table outside and watched the world go by as we gathered our strength to continue our sightseeing. It was the perfect place to stop and I recommend it to anyone in the area.

Classic French sandwich place and I can't believe there isn't a crowd. We went back to try the…read morepastry and that was equally as good.

Paul Rhodes is located close to Kensington Palace. We took a short coffee break here right after…read moreour walk at the Kensington Garden. I like this place because of their variety of pastries and they are all fairly priced. Anything from salty to sweet is available. They have all the standard espresso drinks and complimentary still water. I order the sausage roll along with a large cup of latte. Everything can be reheated in the oven if desired. Within 5 minutes my order was delivered. The latte art was poorly constructed but that wasn't a big deal for me. I'll take a good tasting cup of latte over a bad cup with a beautifully etched leaf on it any day of the week. Free wifi is another plus especially for a tourist without a international SIM card. Get yourself a pastry or coffee and Facebook all you want.

"Sooooo Cute", says my wife Amanda. Yes. Maybe. I don't care. I'm about the food. So…read more.. First- The service. Is top notch. Clearly the staff cares about people. It is amazing. Second- The food- wonderful. As an American, I'm used to more bold flavors. Bothe the sausage roll and the beef and Guinness pie have more subtle (less overwhelmingly spicy) flavors. I liked both very much for their subtle flavors. Third- The sweets were very good. The carrot cake and the pecan pie both had less sugar than the U.S.- which I like- I am not an overly sugar fan. Both desert were absolutely perfect. I would recommend this shop in a second to my friend- this is a great representation of classic English food and sweets. But to my enemies I would suggest eating Thailand food across the street at the "English Pib".

A neighborhood institution, owner Sally Clarke has been a part of the Kensington foodie scene for…read moredecades. This little shop is a lovely take-out pâtisserie and bakery, selling items that became famous in her restaurant (Clarke's) across the street. It's expensive (this is Kensington, after all) but the quality of the breads, pastries and savory pies is high. My mum (who lives in Cambridge) requires that I pick up the double-crusted chicken pie every Christmas, on my way from Heathrow to Cambridge (!). So I have to carry it on the Underground and on BritRail, then in a cab. That's called loyalty to a pie! My only complaint is that there's no place to sit down. In their old location, you could meet a friend for coffee. So I just put my pastry in a bag and duck into a side street to eat my treasure - far from the scornful glares of the Kensington Church Street crowd!

When I worked at Kennedy Space Center, we used them for making cookies and oh my goodness were they…read moreamazing. All of our media LOVED these cookies and looked forward to them each year. The cookies always looked beautiful and the staff was friendly with our PR team.

We were looking for an afternoon tea at the last moment, and the staff was so lovely to accommodate…read moreus without a pre-booking. The manager and staff were so kind to make extra scones so that we could try out an English tea. They gave our picky eater other options so that everyone was happy. The presentation and taste of the food was just perfect. Each one of us had a favorite item, but enjoyed all of the options presented. We shared 2 teas among the 4 of us and it was a perfect amount of food. I would recommend based on service, presentation and taste. Thank you for being so patient with us.