As expected it has a good lineup of tasty high caffeine and sugar products…read more However, even though this branch hasn't been there very long, things like the menus are tatty, service is slow and generally poor. We were rather pleased when we discovered Patisserie Valerie was coming to Reading but it really hasn't delivered.

The plain scones with cream and strawberry jam were my favourite especially with the afternoon tea…read morespecial

The cakes here a simply amazing. Beautifully decorated but not just easy on the eye, delicious too…read more Same goes for the brownies (probably the best brownies I've ever had). On top of that, they serve speciality coffee so you can get you perfectly crafted flat white here too. Can't wait to visit again.

From the owner: Welcome to Cuppies 'n' Cream, a luxury cake & cupcake company based in Wokingham, Berkshire…read more Opened in the October 2011, Cuppies 'n' Cream is quickly becoming the number one destination in Berkshire for the fluffiest, yummiest and freshest cakes and cupcakes! mixed2 (427x640)We also bake giant cupcakes, wedding cakes, cupcake towers and bespoke celebration cakes. We strongly believe that cakes should not only look fabulous but also taste incredible. That's why all our cakes are hand made using only the highest quality ingredients including organic flour, free range eggs, pure butter, Madagascan bourbon vanilla and Belgian chocolate. Cuppies 'n' Cream also have amazing recipes for Gluten free, Dairy free, egg-free and Vegan cakes! Cuppies 'n' Cream provide luxury celebration cakes, cupcakes and wedding cakes around the South East including Wokingham, Reading, Maidenhead, Ascot and Bracknell areas, but can deliver further afield if necessary. We can deliver our cupcakes and cupcakes to surrounding counties and London also. Our attention to detail and the flawless finish of our cakes have earned us a strong reputation and attracted a large and varied client base not only in the South East of England but also across the UK.

If you're passionate about mama's home cooking and even more passionate about desserts, then I have…read moreto say that Zingarella's is one of the best Italian patisseries that I've ever had the good fortune to visit. Their pastries made daily in-house are simply irresistable, from fruit tarts, chocolate choux rolls to miniature pies, they're laden with lashings of cream. The extravagance of this kind of treat is certainly worth the extra pennies (around £2-3 each). The cafe itself has that classic Italian feel to it, with marble tables and a terrace outside to enjoy the summer days and some of their home made gelato and a coffee or if you're hungry their paninis are sure to be a hit too. I love this place.

This place does the most awesome and delicious on the planet. I just cant resist them because they…read moreso unique and different from another bakery/cake shop in Brighton. although slightly expensive, you know your paying for quality food as well as the excellent and friendly customer service. the cakes mainly contain fruits, cream and chocolate and they also do special occasion cakes made-to-order. highly recommended

Pascal and Debbie run this friendly patisserie, tucked out of sight away from Abingdon town centre…read more However, it is well worth seeking out, as this place is an absolute gem. All the cakes and pastries are made on site by Pascal, and all are far too tasty for their own good, and very reasonably priced! I personally love their almond croissants, which I daren't eat too often! We asked Debbie and Pascal to make the cake for us for G's 40th birthday - they did an absolutely fantastic job, as you can see from the picture provided. Absolute 'genocide by chocolate', for a very reasonable £40! I can't recommend this place highly enough. Lovely people, amazing cakes. If they did coffee and had seating, you would never get me out of it!

Patisserie Pascal is certainly a treat for the eyes. It's a little bit tucked away, so when you…read morecome across it you'll feel like you've found a treasure. There are so many tasty and beautiful treats on display that you will be spoiled for choice. There's cakes and biscuits and savoury items too - my hubby loves the cheese and ham croissants for lunch if we're out and about. And there's chocolates too what more could you ask for? Well, it would be nice if they stuck to their opening hours. Several times we made a special trip there, only to find the store was closed when it should be open - and there was no note in the window to explain the closure. That aside, if you're looking for fancy cakes and chocs in Abingdon then they are certainly worth a visit.

Strudels and stritsels and pastries, oh my!…read more When I walk into Bachmans Patisserie, I always revert back to being 5, when being given a sweet treat was a pleasure unrivaled by anything. Bachmans is quietly nestled in a row of shops which are situated along a busy road - you might not give it a second thought when you wizz past, but if I told you that this unassuming little place was voted Best Patisserie in the UK (2007) - would you stop the car then? This is not your bog standard bakery, there are 5 full time pastry chefs on the premises working on sweet concoctions. Being half Austrian, this is the only place that I buy Stritsel (it's a sweet brioche bread stuffed with raisins and currents). The owners are Swiss so they know how to make it properly. The cakes and pastries are almost too beautiful to eat, but don't let that stop you from tucking in. They also make bespoke cakes for weddings and parties - although if I were to get married and got the cake from here, I would be thinking less "I do", and more "When do I get to eat the cake?"

Ordered a bespoke cake for the local cancer unit, and was served by a charming and helpful young…read morelady at Bachmann's. The cake was a lovely chocolate one, and so heavy! Comments from the cake's recipients state it was one of the best they'd tasted.

I'm amazed there's no reviews for this absolutely delicious bakery. They have been using the same…read morerecipes for years, thank God they haven't change them as, one of the best places you'll find for the best Gourabithes & many more other savory & sweet pastries.. Each time I come back to London from Los Angeles, I stop and buy a whole load and take them back with me and they're always fresh! Don't move or change your recipes. Thanks

Free wifi and decently priced food!…read more I had the earl grey tea which came in a pot that was about 2-3 cups. The prosciutto ham ciabatta with artichoke hearts and arugula was delicious! All in all, a great place to get some rest and enjoy good food while visiting Windsor castle. Two beverages and two entrees came out to be about 21 GBP. Not bad!

Solid food - nothing really stands out as spectacular but everything did it's job, taste wise…read more I got a salmon and cream cheese bagel for €2.50 which was adequate - good serve of both ingredients which I appreciated, as sometimes when I have ordered this combination previously, have noticed most place seem to have the tendency to skimp on one of these ingredients. I can happily attest to the fact that this was not the case with the bagel purchased from Patisserie Valerie. I had sufficient salmon coverage and the counter lady warmed the bagel up just the right amount so it didn't become over chewy when cooled down. Sat in a table outside, but wasn't able to access the free wifi - guess its range is only limited to the diners eating inside?

We found Tom's cakes while waiting to check-in our accommodation. It is beautiful cozy place,…read morevarious pastry choices, some tables inside and a quiet lovely backyard. We got the wheatfree cake, an americanto and a latte and sat on one of the tables in the backyard. Service was friendly, coffee was very good and the pastry was very fresh, not too sweet, and with yummy, melts-in-your-mouth cream. I wish i had a photo of the place: the backyard is not too large. It ends in a wooden hedge on one side and a mossy brick wall on another. The far end overlooks a few large trees. There are a few simple bistro sets in red, each with a ceramic teapot center piece, used as a flower pot :) Peaceful, quiet, beautiful ambient and a tasty pastry and coffee. A hidden little gem to discover

A friend recommended Tom's cakes. I was in a rush and just popped in for some takeaway pastries…read morefor a picnic. My first impression of the look of the display and shop were just OK. I purchased a raspberry pastry, a strawberry tart and a brownie as most others would be a bit messier for a picnic. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The brownie was average, the raspberry and strawberry pastries however were excellent! The strawberry tart seemed to use custard as opposed to my preferred creme patissiere but was excellent nonetheless. We will be back to give Tom's cake a better try.