Harden's survey result
Summary
This “magical place” – “the best patisserie in town, magnifique!” – is a living monument to old Soho, having been founded in 1871 by a Communard exile from Paris. “Great scones, proper clotted cream, and the best cream cakes in London – still cooked on the premises” – reward visitors (but it “gets busy, and is very popular with tourists”).
Summary
“One of the few remaining eccentric Soho sites left” – this “long-established fixture” was founded in 1871 by an exile from Paris. “Individual, exceptional and entertaining”, “the food still makes it a destination” – “including wonderful cakes better than any chain”. It is, though, “very busy, clearly on the ’to-do’ list of many tourists”.
Summary
“Fight to get a seat and enjoy the best pâtisserie in town” at this “Soho institution” – founded by a Parisian exile in 1871 and frequented by generations of artists, revolutionaries and bohos. It’s “eccentric to say the least”, and not incidentally “one of the few pâtisseries still cooking on the premises – there are so few of these places left!”. And while “still miles ahead of other French pâtisseries, they also offer a (very English) cream tea”. “They do their utmost to squeeze you in (as it is always busy). I guess the ambience is a matter of taste but luxurious it isn’t!”
Summary
“A piece of old Soho that outshines all newcomers”, this “eccentric and delightful” pâtisserie has just celebrated its 150th anniversary – in premises opened by a Parisian exile in 1871. The “delicious cakes and pastries” are still made on site, and it’s a “perfect spot to watch the world go by”. Generations of bohos, artists and revolutionaries have passed through the door – including Karl Marx – and Bastille Day, 14 July, is always celebrated here.
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28 Greek St, London, W1D 5DQ
Restaurant details
Maison Bertaux Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I doubt that anything has changed here in the last 100 years - even the chips on the paintwork are unchanged from my visits as a child with my grandparents. Since Chez Valérie was taken over by private equity and transformed and destroyed into a chain, Bertaux is (with Bar Italia) the last authentic Soho coffee stop. Good for baked goods and high on genuine old Soho atmosphere. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
28 Greek St, London, W1D 5DQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
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