Tea Time in Wonderland

One of my favourite places!

Scrumptious cupcakes in an explosion of colours, twinkled with sweet stars, silver pearls, rainbow decorations… The sugar icing is so soft – obviously your diet will disapprove but who cares when it’s that good?!

You’re not a cupcake fan? Just look on the right side of the till – don’t ven try to resist the absolutely splendid cakes: red velvet, carrot cake, New-York Style cheescake… And huge slices, you will not be able to finish yours…

Think it’s way too girly for the man of your life? Try going there during the week, right after work. I often see gentlemen of all ages, with designer clothes or a suit and tie, chosing a few cakes… I never dared, however, to ask whether those were for them, their children, or just a romantic gesture, a nice change from a red rose…

The Hummingbird Bakery counts 20ish seats inside, maybe 15 outside. However, the address is very well known, the place usually full. you’ll need a little patience, especially as you will not be able to order if you cannot prove you already have a table… Not very easy with a pushchair either, it will be better to fold it before coming in.

But don’t despair – juste ask to take it away: the boxes are lovely, and same advice than for the nearby Snog: just enjoy them in the wildlife garden near the Natural History museum a couple streets away… (even better as the kids will run happily around)

It’s also possible to order the cakes in advance. This is how I tasted the Red Velvet Cake for my daughter’s birthday and believe me, my guests’ tastebuds still remember how good, moist and satifying it was…!

Hummingbird Bakery
47 Old Brompton Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 3JP

2 other branches in Notting Hill and Soho

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