Bakery – Articles about London

Soho-based bakery Cutter & Squidge has teamed up with the hit show “Downton Abbey” to celebrate the digital release of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” with an exclusive afternoon tea experience. Fans can indulge in themed treats either at home through beautifully curated hampers or in person a...

London isn't exactly lacking in pastries, but Riga's cult bakery Cruffins has just raised the stakes with a bright yellow flagship on Drury Lane. Known for their croissant–muffin hybrids stuffed with rich creams and ganaches, they've finally brought their favourites to Covent Garden. You'll find all...

Bread Ahead, the cult Borough Market bakery and baking school, is marking Sourdough September in style. Since 2013, founder Matthew Jones has grown the bakery from a humble three-product menu – sourdough bread, brownies, and amaretti biscuits – into a baking hotspot offering over 40 in-person and on...

Carnaby Street's about to get even sweeter. On Friday, 6 June, Donutelier – the luxe doughnut spot known for its Insta-worthy treats – is hosting a full-on day party for National Doughnut Day. Doors open at 11:30am, with free doughnuts for the first 100 through the door. From 1pm, you'll even be abl...

Bread Ahead has officially opened its doors at Battersea Power Station, and they're kicking things off with festive Build-a-Pie baking sessions, offering walk-in fun for families in the lead-up to Christmas. The Build-a-Pie sessions cost just £15, and guests can roll up their sleeves and make six mi...

One of London's most popular bakeries is celebrating ten years of making bread with an all-day charity fundraiser in Dalston in order to, er, make bread for its youth training programme. The Dusty Knuckle Youth fundraiser this Saturday will feature live music, DJs, food traders, and drinks on a roof...

Back in February we brought you news about the mysterious and sudden closure of Beigel Shop, the yellow-fronted bakery that's part of an infamous beigel rivalry. The news made national headlines, with a repossession order appearing on the shop's door but later being replaced with a note. However, on...

With locations throughout the city, Crosstown is a favourite for many doughnut lovers in London. If you're one of them, you're going to want to know about their 10th birthday celebrations. Not only has the brand developed an exciting new doughnut flavour to mark the occasion, they're giving 800 of t...

London has no shortage of fab bakeries where you can pick up fresh bread or tasty sweet treats, but now one of the capital's favourites has officially been ranked as one of the finest bakeries in the country. The Dusty Knuckle Bakery, with locations in Dalston and Harringay, has been rated as the th...

Ah, Shoreditch! London's buzzy hub for artists, trendsetters, and other creative types is a great place to make some bread – both figuratively and literally. Shoreditch bakeries rank among the top bakeries in the capital, offering everything from rustic sourdough loaves and decadent pastries to pict...

With its Victorian townhouse charm and colourful Portobello Road, Notting Hill is an iconic backdrop for romantic films, but those with a sweet tooth will find something else to love here. The upmarket area is home to some of London's top bakeries and cake shops, bridging the gap between traditional...

Soho might be best known for lively nightlife, brilliant restaurants and bars, and its sexy, sordid past, but that's not all the area should have to its name. Soho is also home to several excellent bakeries; whether you're in the mood for a freshly-baked pastry or want to sip on speciality coffee, t...

Camden is probably best known for markets, pubs, and live music but there's more to this part of North London than that alone. There's plenty of discover in this diverse area, including some impressive bakeries producing delicious bread, cakes, and pastries. We can help you find a great bakery in th...

Covent Garden has lots to offer, from bustling markets and upscale boutiques to street entertainers and delicious food. All of this makes the area a favourite with locals and tourists alike. Plus, when you need a bakery Covent Garden comes through – there's certainly no shortage of options if you're...

You probably already know that London is chock-full of great bakeries, ranging from those that cook up classic bakes to places bringing some international flair to baking in the city. If you're a dedicated fan of all things bread and pastry you'll be excited to know that five different bakeries in t...

Although they originated in Sweden, cinnamon buns are popular across Northern Europe, the USA, and London. When you're craving a sweet and sticky pastry that's full of flavour, the cinnamon buns that London bakeries and cafés sell are sure to satisfy you. Numerous cinnamon rolls are available all ov...

Thanks to the hectic pace of London life, grab-and-go food is enduringly popular in the capital. If you want delicious Nordic baked goods but you've got no time to spare, Ole & Steen has launched a grab-and-go concept at its Jubilee Place store in Canary Wharf that'll be just what you're looking...

You're mistaken if you think that a gluten-free diet means you have to miss out on sweet treats like cookies, cakes, and brownies. London has plenty of specialist gluten-free bakeries and bakeries that offer ranges of gluten-free products, letting you get your fix of sweet bakes and fresh bread. Whi...

Whilst drive-thru restaurants certainly aren't as popular here as they are across the Atlantic, when you do happen upon one it's usually fast food burgers or chicken. Thanks to Gail's Bakery, that could soon be set to change. The well-established bakery group opened their first store in Hampstead ba...

The Greggs vegan range is an iconic — and often contentious — part of the chain's offer, starting with the holy vegan sausage roll. Anyone who wants to keep their Veganuary momentum going will therefore be glad to hear they've brought back a major crowdpleaser — the Vegan Sausage, Bean and Cheese Me...

Donutelier by Roladin has been crafting luxurious donuts for over three decades at their family-owned patisserie. The art of donut making (or doughnuts, the never-ending debate continues) is a laborious but rewarding process, and these guys know how to do it best. They use the technique of long-esta...

For those who have a sweet tooth, Dalston’s newest bakery is definitely something to get excited about. The Proof was previously an online-only operation but is now opening a permanent site in Dalston Square. This unique bakery specialises in profiteroles – known as proofiteroles –...

Whether you’re after a quick snack or a nice lunch, you can hardly go wrong with a properly done bagel. Though New York is usually hailed as the end-all-be-all of bagels, you’ll find plenty of foodie support for London as the rightful wearer of the roll-with-a-hole crown. These chewy, in...

The search for the best croissant in London is ongoing. Buttery, flaky, beautifully glossy pastries aren't particularly hard to come by in the city, but whittling it down to the very best croissants in London is the real challenge. From Popham's marmite, Schlossberger and spring onion pastry to Cris...

Everyone adores the smell of freshly-baked bread or cakes wafting from a bakery. If you love nothing more than tucking into a fresh sourdough, flakey croissant, or sweet cake, you’re spoilt for choice in London. All over the city there are some great places baking staple foods and indulgent tr...