Cupcake Shops in London
We list 35 cupcake shops in London, with the most in Spitalfields, Brompton and King's Cross. Every listing shows its exact location, directions and – where published – opening hours.
Lola's Cupcakes Hammersmith
Unit 9, Broadway Shopping Centre, Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith W6 9YD
Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd
Tottenham Court Road Station Oxford Street, St Giles W1D 2DH
Lolas Cupcakes
Unit 4006 Management Suite, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush W12 7GF
About cupcake shops
Cupcakes had their big British moment in the late 2000s, when pastel-painted shops with towering buttercream swirls opened on high streets across the country. The craze has calmed, but the cupcake has settled in as a staple of birthday parties, baby showers, office celebrations and weddings. Specialist cupcake shops still do it best, with flavours rotated through the week and decoration ranging from simple piping to hand-sculpted sugar figures.
What to order
- Vanilla with vanilla buttercream – The plain test of a cupcake shop – sponge should be moist and light.
- Red velvet – Cocoa-tinged red sponge with cream cheese frosting.
- Salted caramel – Caramel-filled sponge and a salty-sweet buttercream swirl.
- Lemon meringue – Lemon curd centre, topped with toasted meringue.
- Biscoff or cookies and cream – Biscuit-flavoured bestsellers, especially with children.
Where they are in London
| Area | Count |
|---|---|
| Spitalfields | 2 |
| Brompton | 2 |
| King's Cross | 2 |
| Greenwich Town Centre | 1 |
| Tottenham Hale | 1 |
| Rush Green | 1 |
| Mayfair | 1 |
| Hammersmith | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cupcake shops are there in London?
We currently list 35 in London, spread across 32 areas. The map shows where each one is, and every listing links to its own page with directions.
How do I find the nearest cupcake shop to me in London?
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