French Bakeries in London
We list 89 french bakeries in London, with the most in Marylebone, King's Cross and Notting Hill. Every listing shows its exact location, directions and – where published – opening hours.
Vernon’s Crème Cakes
Unit C025 Trident Business Centre 89 Bickersteth Road, London, Tooting Graveney SW17 9SH
L'Etoile Patisserie Francaise
Basement and Ground Floor Front 73 Westbourne Grove, Westbourne Green W2 4UJ
Paul
Unit 2 St Pancras Station, St Pancras International Station, Unit 2 The Arcade, King's Cross N1C 4QL
About french bakeries
There is a particular smell to a French boulangerie at eight in the morning – caramelised crust, warm butter, a hint of yeast – and plenty of British bakeries now manage to bottle it. Some are run by French bakers who trained in the compagnonnage tradition; others are British-owned shops that have mastered the classics. Either way, they share a focus on bread made fresh through the day and viennoiserie laminated with butter.
What to order
- Baguette de tradition – Creamy, irregular crumb and a crackling crust – eat it within hours.
- Croissant au beurre – Crisp, shattering outer layers and a soft, buttery honeycomb inside.
- Pain au chocolat – Two batons of dark chocolate in croissant dough, the French breakfast staple.
- Pain aux raisins – A spiral of laminated dough, crème pâtissière and raisins.
- Pain de campagne – A larger country loaf that keeps for several days.
Where they are in London
| Area | Count |
|---|---|
| Marylebone | 5 |
| King's Cross | 3 |
| Notting Hill | 3 |
| Islington | 2 |
| Seven Dials | 2 |
| Brompton | 2 |
| Hammersmith | 2 |
| Covent Garden | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many french bakeries are there in London?
We currently list 89 in London, spread across 71 areas. The map shows where each one is, and every listing links to its own page with directions.
How do I find the nearest french bakery to me in London?
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