Had some time in scenic downtown London, so I decided to grab a coffee at the first place I saw…read more The first place I saw was Commonwealth Coffee. It is a bright and spacious coffee house, obviously very popular with the Western University students. They also have sandwiches, which I did not try, but they have a good selection. B served me, and she was friendly and efficient. They make their own doughnuts and loaves. I got an apple doughnut. It was filled with apple filling, some cinnamon icing on top, and it was fresh and not heavy. As a tourist, I appreciated not feeling rushed. A very pleasant place to have a coffee and pastry, even if you're not a student.

This cafe is very spacious, has amazing lighting, plays good music, and the customer service is…read moregreat :) I ordered an iced SF hazelnut latte and my bf ordered an iced mocha! Also had the banana bread + honey dip donut which were both delicious.

Fun east London donut shoppe On Hamilton rd near Egerton w…read more Parking at back/ side Amazing size and " flavors " of sweet donuts , including apple fritters Boston cream loaded with sweet creame , look for the peanut butter and jam donut and many others Seems like this store admires the fun side of the Simpsons See Lisa inside the van inside the shoppe

We entered wanting to buy two donuts and came out with a box of six. There are SO many choices, and…read moreeach one looks better than the next. The flavours are incredibly creative and have the power to stun any walk-in into a state of indecisiveness due to wanting to try them all. The box of six cost us 24$ which was very reasonable considering the decadence of each donut. My only constructive feedback is that they taste very similar despite the variety. All delicious, but I couldn't tell the difference between most of them if I was blindfolded. The jam-filled ones were our favourites due to how distinct they were. A must-visit for any donut lovers in London!

These donuts are absolutely phenomenal…read more Boxcar has a regularly rotating menu, but they do keep some staples as permanent fixtures. In terms of the permanent ones, I got the OG sprinkle and the apple fritter, which are my go-tos at donut shops. They were incredible. The donuts are massive, fresh, soft, and are bursting with flavour. They're the perfect treat. The rotating menu options I tried were equally as great. If you're someone who has a sweet tooth, you will definitely not be disappointed in their options. I'd highly recommend getting multiple donuts and sharing them with others so that you get a chance to try everything and see what you like best. Cheers. Check out @foodpharaoh on Instagram for more food!

Dry, uninspired donuts. I went towards end of day so I am not sure if that impacted their taste…read moreand freshness. Location is on a main thoroughfare, but it was still hard to find. I didn't realize we had driven past it several times- it wasn't until I saw the chalkboard sign on side walk that it was BoxCar. It was on the chalkboard sign but not on the building itself. I believe it had name on the glass door but it is challenging to see when you're driving and trying to locate them without crashing into another vehicle. I don't recommend this place and would not return. I expected better quality and taste for the price paid.

This is a super Instagram worthy donut shop with some great varieties of flavors. We arrived on…read moreSunday afternoon and the staff was so friendly and patient as we contemplated which half dozen to get... we settled on the watermelon, Twix, chocolate s'mores, peanut butter, earl grey and lemonade and each one was fabulous and fresh. Apparently the flavors change often. Would definitely recommend!

This business has always been fantastic, and this is just one more great location to serve…read moreLondoners! Boxcar makes phenomenal donuts and sells incredible coffee. We buy all our beans there for at home! Plus if you get a bag of coffee you get a free coffee to go with it! That little policy just makes you even more excited to get home and make a pot from the beans you just picked up!

Way too expensive, Their Rum balls and Cannoli's are so small now. They are not worth the money…read more And i was really disappointed to find out all the baked goods and pastries are brought in frozen. Haven't been back

1st time visiting!…read more Beautiful bakery, AMAZING food, DELICIOUS pastries. But most impressive was the WARMTH attitude of the employees. Our server was a delight! She was kindhearted, attentive, helpful, providing service with a BRIGHT smile!

The donuts and coffee here are so delicious. Love that they have vegan options for both donuts and…read moredrinks. The space is super cute and has a lot of seating available. It wasn't too busy when I last went near the end of the day on Sunday and we got our drinks and donuts pretty quickly as well even though there was only one barista available at the time. I would love to come visit again during the week for one of the many events advertised!

Wow this was the worst ice coffee I have ever had. Questioned if the milk was sour and was assured…read moreno. They did not care to offer a replacement Doughnuts are not made daily. Very disappointing

amazing mini donuts, made fresh so they're crispy on the outside and still soft on the inside. lots…read moreof cool flavors too, loved the coconut cream which was covered with toasted coconut, and it was super fragrant but not too sweet. really good

Three years ago when I discovered this food truck, I went to purchase some donuts with my Caucasian…read morefriend I purchased first and when I got my donuts, there was no powder in the bag. My friend ordered the same amount of donuts that I did, and her bag was filled with sugar and filled with powder and we've all that we would never buy donuts from this lady again because clearly she has an issue with coloured people. Four years later, she has the privilege of going to different schools and selling her donuts and every time a coloured child approaches her truck and ask for a pacific item. She lets them know that she doesn't have it then the coloured children will send their Caucasian friend to go buy the donuts that they were told she does not have, and she gives the Caucasian children the exact order that Previously she denied This woman this business does not respect appreciate all colours of people purchasing her items she's disrespectful to adults she's disrespectful to children, and she only seems to be disrespectful to brown and coloured people .

During our holiday visit to London, our family recommended the Happiness Café. So one rainy…read moreafternoon we parked across the street hopped over some road construction and blew thru the doors. The first impression of décor and display, it is clean, intentional, thoughtful and cozy. We perused the menu and I decided on the fig and cheese croissant, accompanied by an espresso martini. We found our seats at a table and I could not take my eyes off the artistic desserts on display. One in particular was a tree ornament, made of cake, it was shiny and beautiful, almost too pretty too eat. Almost. My only regret is that I didn't enjoy one, but I was too full after lunch. Our meals were delivered to our table and even though I wasn't very hungry when we arrived, the look and smell of the food fueled my appetite. My croissant creation was filled with fresh ingredients and the decadent combination of savory and sweet hit the spot. The espresso martini was wonderful, even my picky husband liked it. To our delight, we had the opportunity to meet the owners, a husband and wife team. Both very stylish, with warm smiles and welcoming conversation. The wife is the pastry chef, I had to wonder if she ever had time to sleep considering the array of beautiful desserts on display and what it must take to perfect them, individually. We look forward to returning on our next visit to London hopefully during the warmer months to enjoy their patio, and THIS time, dessert first! And maybe second! Now that we are back home in Los Angeles, I find myself wishing we had a Happiness Café. I was in Beverly Hills yesterday at the Rodeo Collection and I visited a café with hopes that it might compare, but it was missing the warmth and artistry of Happiness Café.

Good atmosphere, Coffee and Hot Chocolate are top notch. Went with my girlfriend and have a good…read moretimes. One thing to note if you want to visit is the place doesn't have public wifi.

Really good quality bakery products The apple and lemon meringue pies are the only 2 pies we have…read moretried, and they are excellent! We have purchased ginger cookies which tasted amazing. My favourite though is their frozen chicken pot pies. A little pricey, but absolutely delicious with the right ratio of crust to yummy, savoury filling. We're regular customers, and love the variety and quality Of their products!

Sweet and soft, reasonable prices. Loved everything I tried and ate it up in a couple minutes…read more(cookie monster moment).

When it comes to hidden gems in London this one has to be near the top of the list…read more I don't make it to often but every time I do I make a mental note to come back more often. Which I then promptly forget until the next time I am nearby. I have never not been impressed. The coffee, locally roasted is absoutley fantastic and only pales if you dare compare it to the freshly made baked goods: cookies, cupcakes, muffins, cakes pies ... the list goes on. They all look and taste amazing! They also have breakfast, sandwiches, soups and all kinds of entrées. While it is often overlooked from the outside it is cozy and wonderful once you enter. A lending library, board games and locally made products like coffee and honey await you inside. I'm actually leaving myself another mental note to return shortly - let's see if this one sticks.

Having heard so many great things from some of the Yelpers out there, I knew I had to drop in to La…read moreNoisette and see what all the fuss was about! Upon first glance, this place seems like a simple little bakery, nothing too special. However, they do have something pretty cool cooking up in store! Have you tried a bagel bomb!? No? Well it's essentially bagel dough wrapped around awesome filing to make a little ball of goodness! My friend and I both purchased a pizza bagel bomb. The girl at the counter was happy to explain all the different varieties but we couldnt resist the cheese, sauce, and meat that was waiting inside this thing. She heat it up for a little bit and also prepared us some wonderful Angry Alpaca tea (if you haven't tried this stuff yet, do yourself a favour and get some. It's local tea and it tastes AMAZING!). I loved the flavour of the pizza bagel bomb. They put some nice spices on top and the fillings weren't your typical mozzarella and pepperoni. I believe capicola and provolone as well? It was the perfect little pick me up since we didnt want a big lunch. The bakery was consistently busy! There was always someone at the counter but the service is quick. I believe La Noisette supplies bagel bombs to a few spots in London. I'll be happy to recommend them to anyone! I want to try the Nutella one next!