London is filled with bakeries, sometimes it’s hard to tell which ones are worth the queue, so this week we wanted to feature two of our favourites.
Firstly, we headed to Arôme Bakery on Duke Street in Marylebone. We showed up at 11am and we managed to get a window seat, ideal for people watching, but the cafe quickly filled up. These guys are famous for how they blend French bakery techniques with Asian ingredients. They have a large range of freshly baked selection, from your classic pain au chocolate to choice of pastries made with an eastern flavoured twist.
It was really hard to only pick a couple to try. The Vanilla Chocolate Brioche looked divine, but perhaps too sweet for what we were after. We landed on trying the Apple Danish with Miso Caramel Glaze and the Gula Melaka Coconut Twist.
Our second recommendation is slightly further out, but worth the journey - Pophams is truly the spot to feel the hustle and bustle of London Fields.
Popular for its unusual flavour combinations, like marmite, and seasonal fruit, Pophams has developed a cult-like following. Like Arôme, Pophams’ success is fuelled through its innovative spin on traditional baking techniques. We had to try the monthly special, a buckwheat shortcake, as well as one of their beautiful almond croissants.
They also offer a range of savoury food, from their Maple and Bacon Croissant to their Marmite, Schlossberger and Spring Onion Swirl.
Even though Marmite is on the menu, they have more than enough options to cater for all tastebuds. Our favourite we’ve seen recently is the Rhubarb and Pink Pepper Danish they released as a weekend special, combining cardamon, honey cake and a pink peppercorn crème diplomat. We’d love for this to be a regular on the menu.
Since being founded in 2017, the bakery has now expanded into homeware. The small store makes for the perfect post-pastry amble, if you’re not quite ready to leave the ambience of Pophams.
