Guide to the best desserts in London

Guide to the best desserts in London

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, London is the place to be. Ranging from trendsetting sugary treats on the go to painstakingly crafted dessert marvels, the capital is where you’ll find some of world’s greatest pâtissiers plying their craft and coming up with creative puddings to delight the eye as well as the palate. Check out our guide to the best desserts in London to get your fix of sugar, spice and everything nice.

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  1. The best desserts in London
    1. Donutelier – St Honore donut
    2. Angelo Musa – Papilio
    3. Honey & Co. – Feta & honey cheesecake
    4. Humble Crumble – Fruit crumble
    5. Cédric Grolet – Trompe-l'œil patisserie
    6. Le Deli Robuchon – Le Cube Robuchon
    7. Gloria & Circolo Popolare – The Incomparable Lemon Pie
    8. Ave Mario – Giant Stracciatella gelato
    9. Marksman & Lasdun – Brown butter & honey tart
    10. The Circle of Crust – Nutella ring
    11. Fatt Pundit – Sizzling Brownie
    12. Bao – Fried Horlicks ice cream bao
    13. Bubblewrap – Bubble waffle
    14. Knoops – Hot chocolate
    15. Cakes & Bubbles – The Cheese Cake
    16. Sunday in Brooklyn – Sunday Pancakes
    17. Facing Heaven – HK French toast
    18. The Ivy – Baked Alaska
    19. Hans & Gretel – Chimney cake
    20. Boolay Crepes – Crème brûlée crêpe cone
    21. Crème – Cookies
    22. Mille Patisserie – Mille crêpe cake
    23. Heddon Street Kitchen – Sticky toffee pudding
    24. Diwan Damas – Madloua
    25. Sesame Kingdom – Halva
    26. Darlish Ice Cream & Berenjak – Baklava ice cream sandwich
    27. How Matcha – Matcha everything
    28. Yauatcha – Petits gateaux
    29. Buns From Home – Cinnamon bun
    30. St. John – Eccles cake and Lancashire cheese
    31. Brasserie of Light – Chocolate Bubbles
    32. Rules – Rules Golden Syrup Sponge
    33. Café de Nata – Pastel de nata
    34. Fischer's – Classic Cinnamon & Apple Strudel
    35. Flesh & Buns – S'more
    36. Harry's – Harry's Toadstool
    37. Japan Centre – Mochi
    38. Héfaure – Japanese pancakes
    39. Peggy Porschen – Cupcakes
    40. L'Eto – (Walnut & caramel) honey cake
    41. Miki's Paradise – Freakshakes
    42. Roka – Seika Moriawase
    43. Crosstown – Sourdough doughnuts
    44. Aux Merveilleux de Fred – Merveilleux
    45. Le Petit Beefbar – Gelato Mantecato Al Minuto
    46. Longboys – Long doughnut
    47. Treats Club – Donut French toast
    48. Lahori Kulfi & Falooda – Kulfi falooda
    49. Kipferl – Sachertorte
    50. Crome – French toast
    51. Café Cecilia – Guinness ice cream, anyone?
    52. Italian Bear Chocolate – Ultimate cake for chocolate lovers

The best desserts in London

Dessert places with the best desserts in London

Donutelier Charing Cross Road Donutelier Carnaby Street
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St Honore donut

At luxury Israeli patisserie Roladin's donut studio in London, you can't really go wrong with any of the carefully crafted delights. But if you're undecided on the merits of, say, pistachio versus raspberry, go for the St Honore if it's available. Pleasantly round, this signature donut is inspired by the French patron saint of pastry chefs and features a mascarpone cream and salted caramel base, a scoop of white chocolate Chantilly, and a caramelised vanilla profiterole plopped on top.

  • 48-50 Charing Cross Road, Covent Garden 50 Carnaby St, Soho
    Donutelier Charing Cross Road
    48-50 Charing Cross Road, Covent Garden
    Donutelier Carnaby Street
    50 Carnaby St, Soho
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  • Donutelier Charing Cross Road Donutelier Carnaby Street

Angelo Musa

Papilio

Esteemed French pastry chef Angelo Musa became the Pastry World Champion on the back of his Papilio, a decadent dessert featuring chocolate sponge, mousse and crémeux with coconut, passion fruit and mango caramel and a dark-chocolate glaze. You can indulge in it at Musa’s recently opened patisserie on the fourth floor of Harrods, which offers a variety of the chef’s wondrous creations.

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Feta & honey cheesecake

When the much-loved Honey & Co. Middle Eastern restaurant was forced to move to a new location in Bloomsbury, many feared their famous feta & honey cheesecake was going to get lost on the way. Fortunately, this wasn't the case. In fact, the group is growing, meaning you can now get the signature dessert at multiple locations. It combines a delicate kadaif pastry base with a creamy feta cheesecake layer, Greek thyme honey, almonds and seasonal fruit. If you want to try your own hand at it, the recipe is also on Honey & Co's website.

  • 54 Lamb's Conduit St, Bloomsbury 216 Great Portland St, Fitzrovia 19-21 Store St, Fitzrovia/Bloomsbury 52 Warren St, Fitzrovia
    Honey & Co. Bloomsbury
    54 Lamb's Conduit St, Bloomsbury
    Honey & Smoke
    216 Great Portland St, Fitzrovia
    Honey & Co. Daily
    19-21 Store St, Fitzrovia/Bloomsbury
    Honey & Spice
    52 Warren St, Fitzrovia
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    Honey & Spice
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    Honey & Co. Bloomsbury
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    Honey & Smoke
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    Honey & Co. Daily
    020-738 861 75
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Fruit crumble

Humble Crumble took a national favourite and improved on it with style and a hefty helping of blowtorched marshmallow. The artisanal fruit crumble come in your choice of fruit, crumble and extras such as custard, whipped cream or the afore-mentioned marshmallow, with the resulting treat a delight to look at as well as taste. PS - the custard is bottomless …

  • Borough Market Kitchens, Winchester Walk, Southwark 105C Commercial St, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets Camden Stables Market, Camden Town 50a Seven Dials Warehouse, Earlham St, Covent Garden
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    Borough Market Kitchens, Winchester Walk, Southwark
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    105C Commercial St, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
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    Camden Stables Market, Camden Town
    Humble Crumble Covent Garden
    50a Seven Dials Warehouse, Earlham St, Covent Garden
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  • Humble Crumble Borough Market Humble Crumble Old Spitalfields Market Humble Crumble Camden Market Humble Crumble Covent Garden

Cédric Grolet

Trompe-l'œil patisserie

One of the best pastry chefs in the world, Cédric Grolet, is famed for his exquisite trompe-l'œil creations. The desserts in the Fruits and Flowers lines are shaped and airbrushed to look like the ingredients they’re made from, making for a mind-bending visual and flavour experience. Grolet’s patisserie at The Berkeley luxury hotel is his first outpost outside of France and features an exclusive dish – a trompe-l'œil scone.

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Le Cube Robuchon

The deli spin-off of renowned haute cuisine restaurant Le Comptoir Robuchon is no stranger to acclaim, but things hit a new level when they came up with their insta-viral pastry cubes. Highly pleasing to look at in a Minecraft sort of way, the delicate square brioches are piped with chocolate, vanilla or matcha, dipped in the corresponding glaze and thrown, er, distributed to the social media hordes. They go quick, so best show up early.

  • 82 Piccadilly, Mayfair 279 King's Rd, Chelsea
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    82 Piccadilly, Mayfair
    Le Deli Robuchon King's Road
    279 King's Rd, Chelsea
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The Incomparable Lemon Pie

Even in the overwhelming decor of Big Mamma Group’s Gloria and Circolo Popolare restaurants, the massive lemon pie stands out, dominating the room from its display throne. The meringue layer is an impressive 15 centimetres thick at its highest point and stacked atop a zesty lemon tart, making for an instantly iconic dessert.

  • 54-56 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch 40-41 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia
    Gloria
    54-56 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch
    Circolo Popolare
    40-41 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia
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    020-309 576 90
  • Gloria Circolo Popolare
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Giant Stracciatella gelato

Continuing the tradition of each Big Mamma Group restaurant having its own signature maximalist dessert, Ave Mario shapes fior di latte ice cream into a humongous cake, marbled through with crunchy Stracciatella chocolate and cut at your table. For a bit of extra indulgence, ask for caramel on top of your slice.

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Brown butter & honey tart

The simple description and pale amber colouring of this dessert belie the complexity of the flavour you taste when taking a bite of it. Suffice to say, the signature dish is a big part of the reason this was London's first Michelin Pub of the Year in 2016. Years on, the delicate treat is still one of Marksman's major draws, and is also available at younger sibling restaurant Lasdun at the National Theatre.

  • 254 Hackney Road, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets National Theatre, South Bank/Southwark
    Marksman
    254 Hackney Road, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
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    National Theatre, South Bank/Southwark
  • Marksman
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    020-773 973 93
  • Marksman Lasdun

The Circle of Crust

Nutella ring

The Nutella ring is the popular Pizza Pilgrims chain's signature dessert, but this spin-off kiosk in Kingly Court throws any pretence of restraint out the window. They take a ring of properly made Neapolitan pizza dough and stuff it with classic candy bars such as Mars, Bounty, or Reese's, bake it, of course, then slather it in Nutella. If that's not enough sweetness for you, you can also add ice cream. The kiosk also serves espresso shots, and we're pretty sure you're going to need one afterwards.

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Sizzling Brownie

An Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant might not be your first thought when it comes to treating yourself to a brownie, but this classic dessert is done with panache here. The “sizzling” part of the name is key, as the fudgelicious brownie is served in an iron skillet, with hot chocolate and vanilla ice cream melting atop it and turning it into a sweet, gooey mess.

  • 6 Maiden Ln, Covent Garden 77 Berwick St, Soho
    Fatt Pundit Covent Garden
    6 Maiden Ln, Covent Garden
    Fatt Pundit Soho
    77 Berwick St, Soho
  • Fatt Pundit Covent Garden
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    Fatt Pundit Soho
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    Fatt Pundit Covent Garden
    020-783 688 83
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Fried Horlicks ice cream bao

It’s usually the savoury buns at the Bao eateries around town that get all the praise, but the chain’s brief dessert list does include another standout. Their fried Horlicks ice cream buns have a crispy crust courtesy of a hot fryer and sandwich a scoop of Horlicks malted milk ice cream between them.

  • 4 Pancras Square, King's Cross 53 Lexington St, Soho 13 Stoney St, Southwark 1 Redchurch St, Shoreditch Battersea Power Station, Vauxhall/Battersea 56 James St, Marylebone 2-8 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of London
    Bao King's Cross
    4 Pancras Square, King's Cross
    Bao Soho
    53 Lexington St, Soho
    Bao Borough
    13 Stoney St, Southwark
    Bao Noodle Shop Shoreditch
    1 Redchurch St, Shoreditch
    Bao Noodle Shop Battersea Power Station
    Battersea Power Station, Vauxhall/Battersea
    Bao Mary
    56 James St, Marylebone
    Bao City
    2-8 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of London
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    Bao Noodle Shop Shoreditch
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    Bao Mary
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    Bao City
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  • Bao King's Cross Bao Soho Bao Borough Bao Noodle Shop Shoreditch Bao Noodle Shop Battersea Power Station Bao Mary Bao City
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Bubble waffle

Bubble waffle ice cream spots might be ten a penny these days, but they were originally launched in London’s Chinatown. The Bubblewrap team transformed a traditional Hong Kong egg waffle snack into a hot-and-cold, crunchy-and-smooth treat and a viral trend was born. You can customise your dessert by choosing from different bases, gelato filling and toppings.

  • Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 24 Wardour Street, Soho/Covent Garden 35 Goodge Street, Fitzrovia
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    Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham
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    Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
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    24 Wardour Street, Soho/Covent Garden
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    35 Goodge Street, Fitzrovia
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Hot chocolate

Including hot chocolate on the list might be fudging the definition of dessert a bit, but the rich, creamy potions served at Knoops rank up there with the best of them when it comes to sweet indulgence. The artisanal experts help you craft your perfect blend from an array of over 20 different % chocolates, various milks and flavours such as orange, lavender and pink pepper. You can also have your drink served as a milkshake or iced.

  • 69 King's Rd, Chelsea 2 New Row, Covent Garden 80 Kensington High St, Kensington 1 George St, Richmond 130 Brompton Road 199 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
    Knoops Chelsea
    69 King's Rd, Chelsea
    Knoops Covent Garden
    2 New Row, Covent Garden
    Knoops Kensington
    80 Kensington High St, Kensington
    Knoops Richmond
    1 George St, Richmond
    Knoops Knightsbridge
    130 Brompton Road
    Knoops Notting Hill
    199 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
  • Knoops Chelsea
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  • Knoops Chelsea Knoops Covent Garden Knoops Kensington Knoops Richmond Knoops Knightsbridge Knoops Notting Hill
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The Cheese Cake

One of the world’s greatest pastry chefs Albert Adrià serves a decadent take on the classic cheesecake at his all-dessert restaurant at the luxurious Hotel Café Royal. The Cheese Cake is made with creamy, brie-like Baron Bigod cheese, has a skin of hazelnut and white chocolate, and comes with homemade Breton shortbread. You can also pair it with a glass of handpicked bubbles. If that all sounds a bit too much, there are somewhat lighter treats and hot drinks on the menu as well.

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Sunday Pancakes

The infamous glossy stack of pancakes with hazelnut maple praline and brown butter is a highlight of the brunch menu at this Brooklyn export. The full triple stack looks like a work of art that’s almost too good to tuck into, but there are single and double options that are easier on the conscience as well.

  • 98 Westbourne Grove St Christopher's Place, Marylebone
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    98 Westbourne Grove
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    St Christopher's Place, Marylebone
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    020-763 010 60
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HK French toast

The dessert menu at this compact LA-inspired Chinese eatery is short, but packs quite a punch in the form of the HK French toast – slices of fluffy Asian milk bread, layered with peanut butter, condensed milk and malt powder and fried into a decadent treat. If that’s not indulgent enough for you, add a scoop of ice cream.

The Ivy

Baked Alaska

The Ivy, an icon of British dining in Covent Garden, has plenty of draws on its menu, but the Baked Alaska dessert for two is certainly a showstopper. The meringue, spectacularly flambéed at your table, hides a cherry sorbet core that complements the Griotte cherries surrounding the génoise sponge.

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Chimney cake

Camden's premiere dessert emporium Hans & Gretel is a fairy-tale shop decorated with colourful lollipops, candy and sweet delights of all sorts. The treats on offer are equally over-the-top and range from scoops of artisanal gelato to donuts and bubble waffles, with the chimney cake a particular highlight. You can customise it with your choice of toppings and gelato. Hans & Gretel also has outposts at select Hamley's toy stores.

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Boolay Crepes

Crème brûlée crêpe cone

Though the Yolkin ice cream macarons are sadly no more, the creative mind behind them has come up with another viral enterprise. Boolay Crepes serves crème brûlée crêpe cones, which are quickly picking up steam, and not just for their extensive use of diacritics. A thin crêpe is folded into a cone, filled with your choice of vanilla or hazelnut crème or an Eton Mess variant with fruit, and topped with a caramelised sugar crust.

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Cookies

The large, chewy cookies at Crème are the work of Michelin-trained chef Damien Leroux, who uses his expertise and all-natural local produce to bridge the Atlantic with French twists on this American classic. The available cookie flavours are banana dark chocolate, white chocolate miso, milk chocolate or vegan double chocolate, and they’re freshly baked every hour.

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Mille Patisserie

Mille crêpe cake

Mille Patisserie specialises in mille crêpe cakes, special no-bake desserts that are made by layering the thinnest of French crêpes on top of each other, separated by a coating of pastry cream. The decadent, textured treats are available in different flavours, for example pistachio & Madagascan vanilla, matcha or Gariguette strawberry & elderflower.

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Sticky toffee pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is as much a mainstay of British cuisine as, well, Gordon Ramsay. It’s therefore quite fitting that the infamous celebrity chef offer a by-the-books take on the traditional dessert at his restaurants. The warm, gooey and hefty treat comes slathered in melting vanilla ice cream.

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Madloua

There are plenty of sugary delights at this compact Syrian confectionery, including the kanafeh shredded filo pastry with melted goats’ cheese or the thick, chewy bouzza ice cream. But if you find yourself overwhelmed by the variety, the madloua, a semolina pudding covered with raw cream, is always a welcome and reliable option.

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Halva

At Sesame Kingdom, you can get your fill of halva, the aromatic, nutty Middle Eastern sesame treat that melts on your tongue. The halva here is made using single origin Ethiopian sesame seeds and available in different flavours, from chocolate, tiramisu and vanilla to za'atar, pistachio and cinnamon & raisins. It's gluten-free and vegan, too.

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Baklava ice cream sandwich

The Darlish baklava ice cream sandwich is a viral dessert by the Darlish Ice Cream parlour. The signature specialty consists of a scoop of ice cream sandwiched between layers of the sugary baklava pastry, sprinkled with pistachios. The dessert is such a hit, it’s even available in the acclaimed Berenjak restaurant in Soho.

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How Matcha

Matcha everything

It’s pretty clear what How Matcha is all about, and if you’re a fan of this health-conscious tea powder, you might just find this café to be a matcha made in heaven. Matcha powder is used in everything here, from the coffee to the eclairs, chocolate chip cookies, mille crepe cake, macarons and other treats from the dessert bar. As an added bonus, the resulting green colouring is sure to pop on your feed.

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Yauatcha’s delicately crafted treats are a marvel to look at as well as taste. The patisserie is European in style, but it draws on the teahouse’s Chinese heritage for inspiration, resulting in sweet delights such as the Raspberry Delice with lychee panna cotta or the Earl grey ganache. They also make special seasonal desserts, such as a white chocolate Easter egg that many regard as the second coming.

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The cinnamon buns by Buns From Home are laminated with butter sourced from Normandy, following French croissant-making principles. This gives them a unique sort of rich flakiness that has become a hit and led this former delivery-only bakery to open five London shops in swift succession. If the classic cinnamon isn’t up your alley, there are other flavours such as tiramisu and cardamom to choose from as well.

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St. John

Eccles cake and Lancashire cheese

St. John might be better known for its revolutionary nose-to-tail cuisine, but it’s worth noting that the dessert menu at this institution pips the mains when it comes to length. Among options such as rice pudding or twice-baked chocolate cake, the Eccles cake is a standout, its rich fruitiness and crispy pastry complemented with a wedge of creamy Lancashire cheese, as is tradition.

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Chocolate Bubbles

It’s hard to take your eyes off of the 24ft tall, sparkling Pegasus that dominates the Brasserie of Light dining room, but the Chocolate Bubbles dessert might do the trick. An indulgent chocolate treat, it combines Valrhona dark choc, dark chocolate mousse, a brownie, chocolate pearls and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glittering, memorable dish.

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London’s oldest restaurant is suffused in British tradition, and the pudding selection features familiar classics such as sticky toffee pudding, sorbets or fruit crumble. As generations upon generations know, you can’t go wrong with any of these but the Golden Syrup Sponge is a particular highlight – simple and comforting.

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Pastel de nata

Pastel de nata might be a Portuguese national dish, but the artisan bakers at Café de Nata do the egg custard tart justice. The treats are freshly made and baked each day, and can be complemented with a cup of freshly ground coffee.

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Fischer's

Classic Cinnamon & Apple Strudel

The apple strudel is a classic Mittel European dessert, but despite its conceptual simplicity – it’s just fruit in pastry, after all – its devotees know it can be surprisingly tricky to get right. The one at Fischer’s, a relaxed Viennese eatery in Marylebone, passes muster with its full flavour and hints of cinnamon. It can be served with whipped cream or ice cream.

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S'more

Somewhat surprisingly for a Japanese restaurant, you can find the beloved North American s’more on the dessert menu here. The classic recipe of a marshmallow and chocolate, sandwiched between a pair of graham crackers and roasted over fire is upgraded with a strawberry marshmallow and almond chocolate, but the resulting gooey-meets-crunchy treat is as delightful as ever.

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Harry's Toadstool

There are plenty of classic Italian desserts available at the sophisticated Harry’s eateries, but the Toadstool isn’t one you’re likely to find on the streets of Rome. White chocolate, fresh raspberries, mascarpone mousse, iced vanilla parfait and pistachio biscotti crunch are sculpted into an adorable toadstool that you’ll want to snap a pic of, before snapping it up.

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Japan Centre

Mochi

The Japan Centre food hall at Leicester Square stocks all sorts of weird and wonderful Japanese treats, but those with a sweet tooth will want to stop by the mochi bar on the ground floor. The freshly prepared glutinous rice cakes come in variety of flavours and are also available as ice cream, donuts, cookies and more.

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Japanese pancakes

These compact cafés serve the thick and very fluffy souffle pancakes that are typical of Japan. You can choose from toppings such as cream & strawberries or Nutella. The cafés also sell bubble tea and smoothies.

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With a dainty fairytale aesthetic outside and in, the Peggy Porschen parlours are a treat to look at in and of themselves. The biggest delights are found at the patisserie counter, however, where a range of cupcakes awaits patrons. They’re supposedly some of the best in the world and come in various flavours, for example a classic red velvet with vanilla cream cheese frosting and pink sugar hearts, or a changing selection of seasonal specials such as the Summer Berry Pudding.

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L'Eto is a group of Mediterranean-style cafés around the city, but their biggest draw are the cakes. You can choose from different cheesecakes, layer cakes, sponge cakes and even low-calorie options, with flavours such as saffron dulce de leche, blueberry vanilla cheesecake or rose & lychee sponge cake – or the walnut & caramel honey cake, which upgrades their legendary honey cake by packing it with walnuts.

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Miki's Paradise

Freakshakes

Disciples of the freakshake trend that has swept the world in recent years can get their freak on at Miki’s Paradise, a cosy North London café with no qualms about jamming marshmallows, pretzels, Oreos and what have you on top of a rich, creamy milkshake base. Of course, the end product doesn’t just taste good, it looks good as well.

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At the elegant, award-winning Roka restaurants, the dishes arrive in style, carefully arranged for maximum visual impact. The exotic fruits platter is a prime example of this principle at work when it comes to dessert, with the selection of fresh fruit presented in a show-stopping way that makes it almost a shame to tuck in. And don’t worry, there are some decidedly non-fruity treats hidden in the feast as well.

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Sourdough doughnuts

The fittingly named Crosstown doughnuts can be found at stores, trucks and stalls across London. The award-winning treats are available in numerous classic and offbeat flavours, for example Tongan vanilla bean glaze, chocolate truffle or peanut butter & blackcurrant compote. They also regularly craft special edition and seasonal flavours such as hot cross bun or Guinness, and many of their flavours are vegan-friendly.

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    64 Jubilee Pl, Chelsea
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    115 Cannon St, The City/City of London
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    13 Newman St, Fitzrovia
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    5 Greenwich Market, Greenwich
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    Broadway Shopping Centre, Hammersmith and Fulham
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    5-6 Picton Pl, Marylebone
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    Battersea Power Station, Vauxhall/Battersea
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    4 Broadwick St, Soho
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    157 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
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    More London Place, Southwark
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    Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, Newham
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Merveilleux

The merveilleux is a traditional Flemish pastry that combines meringue with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or other toppings. You can choose from different flavours as well, for example a coffee or a speculoos cream, with the artisans at Aux Merveilleux de Fred crafting your treat right in front of you in their baroque-inspired shops.

  • 1-3 Leadenhall Market, The City/City of London 55 Northcote Rd, Battersea 88 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington St Pancras International, Camden Town/King's Cross 123-125 Kensington High Street, Kensington
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    55 Northcote Rd, Battersea
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    88 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington
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    St Pancras International, Camden Town/King's Cross
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    123-125 Kensington High Street, Kensington
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Le Petit Beefbar

Gelato Mantecato Al Minuto

The international Beefbar group is renowned for its quality steaks and other meaty delights, but they're no slouches when it comes to desserts, either. Their Gelato Mantecato Al Minuto for two is a playful, refreshing treat featuring creamy fior di latte gelato and a bunch of sauces and toppings you can mix and add tableside.

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Long doughnut

The famed Longboys doughnuts are immediately recognisable thanks to their elongated, hot-dog-like shape. You can choose from all sorts of fillings for these brioche treats, for example chocolate hazelnut, strawberry white chocolate or lemon meringue pie, with vegan, dairy-free and nut-free options available as well. The menu changes monthly and you can count on seasonal specials showing up as well.

  • 16 Bagley Walk, King's Cross Borough Yards, Stoney St, Southwark 31 Liverpool Street, The City/City of London
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    16 Bagley Walk, King's Cross
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    Borough Yards, Stoney St, Southwark
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    31 Liverpool Street, The City/City of London
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Donut French toast

With a name like that, you know there's no holding back at this place. Having graduated from pop-up to permanent, Treats Club is the first cooked-to-order donut shop in London. There are all sorts of fillings and twists on the classic donut available here, including the donut French toast – a square donut that's cooked like French toast, then embellished with maple syrup, salted butter and cereal-milk ice cream. Get some gourmet marshmallow fluff on the side if you dare.

  • 8 Hackney Road, Shoreditch 1 Kingly Street, Soho
    Treats Club Hackney
    8 Hackney Road, Shoreditch
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    1 Kingly Street, Soho
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Kulfi falooda

Kulfi is traditional South Asian ice cream made by slowly simmering whole milk and flavouring it with pistachio, rose water, and saffron. Falooda is a summer drink from the same area, made with rose syrup, milk, thin vermicelli noodles, nuts, and other toppings. Combine the two and magic happens – magic in the form of a refreshing dessert that's part milkshake, part bubble tea, and all delicious.

  • 112 Ilford Ln, Redbridge 40 Upton Lane, Newham
    Lahori Kulfi & Falooda Ilford
    112 Ilford Ln, Redbridge
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    40 Upton Lane, Newham
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Kipferl

Sachertorte

The famed Sachertorte is a continental classic, indulgent chocolate cake whose outward simplicity hides a symphony of indulgent sweetness. One of the best spots to get an authentic Sachertorte in London is Kipferl, a snug alpine-inspired restaurant and patisserie in Angel that serves traditional Austrian food and drinks. Other Austrian treats, such as Mozartkugeln and Kaiserschmarrn, are also available.

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Crome

French toast

If you love French toast as much as the French love, er, love, treat yourself to a Crome-antic meal at this futuristic spot in Marylebone. Crome's menu is comprised solely of French toast. Forget about boring old French toast with maple syrup, as there's a plethora of sweet and savoury options to explore here, including limited-edition seasonal specials like super-chocolatey options around Easter.

Café Cecilia

Guinness ice cream, anyone?

Located just off Broadway Market, this simple neighbourhood bistro in Hackney is a modern spot that takes inspiration from the chef's Irish roots. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at various times throughout the week. The real star of the show is the desserts, especially the Guinness bread ice cream, which is often paired with dishes like deep-fried bread and butter pudding.

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Ultimate cake for chocolate lovers

Italian Bear is known for chocolatey treats, with its indulgent hot chocolate being a hit in particular. Visit this modern and comfortable venue if you're a big fan of chocolate cake. The bestselling cake comes with layers of sponge and ganache and is available whole or by the slice. A vegan version is also on the menu.

  • 41 Broadwick Street, Soho 29 Rathbone Pl, Fitzrovia
    Italian Bear Chocolate Soho
    41 Broadwick Street, Soho
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    29 Rathbone Pl, Fitzrovia
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