The best churros in London

The best churros in London

Churros are a popular Spanish dessert that has gained worldwide recognition. The long and slender deep-fried doughnuts are perfect for dipping or filling with different sauces, and they come coated in a generous layer of cinnamon and sugar. London might not boast the temperate climate of most churro-loving countries, but it has still taken this treat for its own. Whether you prefer plain or filled churros, our guide to the best churros in London has you covered – not in sugar and cinnamon, but with the top churrerias in the city.

In this guide
  1. Churros in London
    1. Brick Lane Crepe Waffle & Churros – Go beyond chocolate
    2. Love Churros – Sweet lovin'
    3. Churros Garcia – Family tradition
    4. Wahaca – The churry on top of an excellent meal
    5. Churros Buenos – All-in on churros
    6. Aguamiel – London's first churreria
    7. Ferdi – All of Europe under one roof
    8. Brazilian Churros – More sugar real estate
    9. Pachamama – Just like mama used to make
    10. Taquería – Thick, creamy caramel
    11. The Knot Churros – The world's first churros afternoon tea
    12. Churros London – A typical Camden treat
    13. Paladar – 100% gluten free
    14. Jamon Jamon – Tapas for beginners and experts alike
    15. Jacuzzi – OTT everything

Churros in London

The best places to buy delicious churros in London

Brick Lane Crepe Waffle & Churros

Go beyond chocolate

An adorable little dessert shop on Brick Lane, this place boasts a menu of indulgent sweet treats, including soft, chewy cookie dough, waffles, crêpes, and churros. The loop churros here are available in vegan and non-vegan versions, with a variety of sauces to choose from as well, for example maple, biscoff, peanut butter, and many others.

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Love Churros Shoreditch Love Churros Brixton Love Churros Croydon Love Churros Westfield Stratford City

Sweet lovin'

Love Churros began as a stall at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and later toured the pop-up circuit before eventually establishing its first permanent location. Today, they offer their fried delicacies as far away as Saudi Arabia. You can select from an array of regular, filled, or loop churros, along with a variety of dipping sauces. In addition, their cafés also offer milkshakes, ice cream, and other desserts, as well as a range of hot beverages.

  • 31, Box Park, 2-4 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 49 Brixton Station Road, Brixton Unit 30, 99 George Street, Croydon, Croydon Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, Newham
    Love Churros Shoreditch
    31, Box Park, 2-4 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
    Love Churros Brixton
    49 Brixton Station Road, Brixton
    Love Churros Croydon
    Unit 30, 99 George Street, Croydon, Croydon
    Love Churros Westfield Stratford City
    Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, Newham
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    Love Churros Westfield Stratford City
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    020-348 708 86
  • Love Churros Shoreditch Love Churros Brixton Love Churros Croydon Love Churros Westfield Stratford City
Churros Garcia at Portobello Road Market Churros Garcia at King's Cross Canopy Market
Churros Garcia at Portobello Road Market
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Churros Garcia at King's Cross Canopy Market
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Churros Garcia at Portobello Road Market Churros Garcia at King's Cross Canopy Market

Family tradition

For over fifty years, the family-owned Churros Garcia has been delighting customers with their fried dough, sprinkled sugar, and melted chocolate. The tradition of freshly made dough, mixed by hand, has been passed down through generations to keep the legacy alive. While Churros Garcia can often be found at various markets and events throughout the city, they regularly set up shop at Portobello Road Market and at King's Cross Canopy Market.

  • Portobello Road, Notting Hill Canopy Market, King's Cross
    Churros Garcia at Portobello Road Market
    Portobello Road, Notting Hill
    Churros Garcia at King's Cross Canopy Market
    Canopy Market, King's Cross
  • Churros Garcia at Portobello Road Market
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    Churros Garcia at King's Cross Canopy Market
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  • Churros Garcia at Portobello Road Market Churros Garcia at King's Cross Canopy Market
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The churry on top of an excellent meal

For those in search of vibrant Mexican cuisine that is environmentally conscious, a visit to Wahaca is a must. As the UK's first carbon-neutral restaurant group, Wahaca is devoted to both sustainability and exceptional food. The extensive menu caters to a range of preferences and includes crispy Mexican churros with chocolate or dulce de leche caramel for dipping.

  • 140 Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch 119 Waterloo Road, South Bank/Southwark 1074 Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham 26-28 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia 40 Canada Square, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 35 The Broadway, Wimbledon/Merton 68-69 Upper Street, Islington Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank/Southwark 6 Montfitchet Road, Newham 66 Chandos Place, Covent Garden Paddington Square, Paddington
    Wahaca Shoreditch
    140 Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch
    Wahaca Waterloo
    119 Waterloo Road, South Bank/Southwark
    Wahaca White City
    1074 Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham
    Wahaca Oxford Circus
    26-28 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia
    Wahaca Canary Wharf
    40 Canada Square, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets
    Wahaca Wimbledon
    35 The Broadway, Wimbledon/Merton
    Wahaca Islington
    68-69 Upper Street, Islington
    Wahaca Southbank
    Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank/Southwark
    Wahaca Stratford
    6 Montfitchet Road, Newham
    Wahaca Covent Garden
    66 Chandos Place, Covent Garden
    Wahaca Paddington
    Paddington Square, Paddington
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    Wahaca White City
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    Wahaca Oxford Circus
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    Wahaca Canary Wharf
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    Wahaca Wimbledon
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    Wahaca Islington
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    Wahaca Southbank
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    Wahaca Stratford
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    Wahaca Covent Garden
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    Wahaca Paddington
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    Wahaca Shoreditch
    020-395 197 45
    Wahaca Waterloo
    020-395 197 48
    Wahaca White City
    020-395 197 49
    Wahaca Oxford Circus
    020-395 197 42
    Wahaca Canary Wharf
    020-395 198 90
    Wahaca Wimbledon
    020-395 197 50
    Wahaca Islington
    020-395 197 43
    Wahaca Southbank
    020-395 197 46
    Wahaca Stratford
    020-395 197 47
    Wahaca Covent Garden
    020-395 197 41
  • Wahaca Shoreditch Wahaca Waterloo Wahaca White City Wahaca Oxford Circus Wahaca Canary Wharf Wahaca Wimbledon Wahaca Islington Wahaca Southbank Wahaca Stratford Wahaca Covent Garden Wahaca Paddington
Churros Buenos Portobello Road Churros Buenos Wembley
Churros Buenos Portobello Road
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Churros Buenos Wembley
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Churros Buenos Portobello Road Churros Buenos Wembley

All-in on churros

Churros, the crunchy Spanish doughnut-style delicacy, have gained immense popularity worldwide, and one of the best places to try them in London is Churros Buenos. You can select from a range of dipping and filled churros, accompanied by a variety of sauces such as the classic chocolate, caramel dulce de leche, pistachio, and strawberry. You can also have them delivered to your doorstep for a cheeky little treat no one else needs to know about.

  • 168 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill Wembley, Wembley/Brent
    Churros Buenos Portobello Road
    168 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
    Churros Buenos Wembley
    Wembley, Wembley/Brent
  • Churros Buenos Portobello Road
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    Churros Buenos Wembley
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  • Churros Buenos Portobello Road Churros Buenos Wembley

Aguamiel

London's first churreria

Aguamiel is a minimalist establishment in Covent Garden, specialising in churros. This classic Mexican dessert is available with options of sugar or sugar and cinnamon, complemented by a selection of three dips. Their entirely vegan and halal churros are freshly made on-site, and customers can enjoy them with a coffee or traditional Mexican beverages like horchata or agua fresca.

Ferdi

All of Europe under one roof

Ferdi is a chic Parisian-inspired bistro that has indeed been imported from the French capital. Featuring unique, playful decor and plush red seating, Ferdi has compiled an assortment of gourmet delicacies from across Europe to tantalise your taste buds. The pan-European journey stops off in Spain as well, with the menu including delectable churros with hot chocolate or hazelnut sauce.

Brazilian Churros

More sugar real estate

While the Spanish are credited with inventing churros, South American countries have enthusiastically embraced them and introduced their own unique variations, such as the ridged version popular in Brazil. Unlike the smoother traditional iteration, Brazilian churros offer more surface area for sugar or sauce. You can try them for yourself at this Greenwich Market stall.

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Just like mama used to make

The Pachamama restaurants serve Peruvian cuisine with Asian influences, bold flavours, and intriguing textures in stylishly atmospheric venues. There's a range of South American delicacies to choose from on the menu, from ceviches and skewers to seafood platters. The dessert menu features an assortment of tasty treats as well, including their signature churros with dulce de leche.

  • 18 Thayer Street, Marylebone The College of Central London, Shoreditch
    Pachamama Marylebone
    18 Thayer Street, Marylebone
    Pachamama East
    The College of Central London, Shoreditch
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    Pachamama East
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    Pachamama Marylebone
    020-793 593 93
    Pachamama East
    020-784 695 95
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Taquería Exmouth Market Taquería Notting Hill
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Taquería Notting Hill
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Taquería Exmouth Market Taquería Notting Hill

Thick, creamy caramel

The chic Taquería restaurants specialise in tacos and other small Mexican dishes such as tostadas and quesadillas, with a range of fillings to suit all tastes. Their dessert menu also features churros, which come with cajeta, a thick caramel sauce made with goat's milk. You can also complement your meal with Mexican cocktails, fine wines, beers, and soft drinks.

  • 8-10 Exmouth Market 141-145 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
    Taquería Exmouth Market
    8-10 Exmouth Market
    Taquería Notting Hill
    141-145 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
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    Taquería Notting Hill
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    Taquería Exmouth Market
    020-389 796 09
    Taquería Notting Hill
    020-722 947 34
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The Knot Churros South Kensington The Knot Churros Knightsbridge
The Knot Churros South Kensington
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The Knot Churros Knightsbridge
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The Knot Churros South Kensington The Knot Churros Knightsbridge

The world's first churros afternoon tea

The Knot Churros is a group of dessert parlours that offer a vibrant and floral ambiance, dedicated to taking the classic Spanish churros to the next level. Apart from the traditional cinnamon-sugar coating, they are also served with a wild range of dips and glazes, including gold sprinkles. You can also try chilled churros with soft serve ice cream, but the undisputed highlight is the afternoon tea that comes with ten churros, soft serve, candy floss, bagels, and glitter popcorn.

  • 13 Bute Street, Kensington 36 Knightsbridge
    The Knot Churros South Kensington
    13 Bute Street, Kensington
    The Knot Churros Knightsbridge
    36 Knightsbridge
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Churros London

A typical Camden treat

Located in the Stables Market of Camden, Churros London specialises in serving delicious churros in the heart of the city. There are no surprises here, just the classic and irresistible fried doughy treats from Spain. Customers can indulge in either loop or filled churros, with a variety of dipping sauces to choose from. In addition, the place offers a selection of hot drinks and ice cream to accompany your churros.

Paladar

100% gluten free

Paladar offers a lively and immersive Latin American dining experience that extends beyond just the food. Alongside its innovative and fresh gluten-free cuisine, the restaurant showcases exhibitions from Latin American artists, adding to the colourful atmosphere. The churros here are colourful as well – they're made with purple corn flour and served with chocolate & ancho chilli sauce or with coffee dulce de leche.

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Tapas for beginners and experts alike

Jamon Jamon's warm and inviting atmosphere beckons you into a cosy dining space where a wide selection of tapas awaits. The menu includes all the classics, such as patatas bravas, tortilla, garlic and chilli prawns, and paella. You can also enjoy Spanish wine, beer, and sangria with your meal, and the dessert selection includes classic churros with hot chocolate.

  • 3 Caxton Walk 177 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead 38 Parkway, Camden Town
    Jamon Jamon Soho
    3 Caxton Walk
    Jamon Jamon Belsize Park
    177 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead
    Jamon Jamon Camden Town
    38 Parkway, Camden Town
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    Jamon Jamon Camden Town
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    Jamon Jamon Soho
    020-783 669 69
    Jamon Jamon Belsize Park
    020-743 842 42
    Jamon Jamon Camden Town
    020-728 406 06
  • Jamon Jamon Soho Jamon Jamon Belsize Park Jamon Jamon Camden Town

Jacuzzi

OTT everything

With overwhelming yet tastefully assembled decor, an armada of Italian waiters scuttling around, and plates so big they barely fit on the table, Big Mamma Group's Palace of Worldly Pleasures doesn't hold back in any regard. Though the food is firmly rooted in Italy, the signature dessert at Jacuzzi is an indulgent chocolate fondue for two, made with Grand Cru Valrhona dark chocolate and accompanied by homemade churros.

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