Top 5 French Bakeries Across the UK
Celebrate French bakeries in the UK, known for their craftsmanship, authenticity and Parisian flair, from classic croissants to world-class pâtisserie.
For those craving a taste of authentic French pastries in the UK then look no further than the enchanting world of French patisserie. But what is it about the French Patisserie that makes it so irresistible – well as with all things French, the patisserie has that certain flair. From the iconic crescent shape of a buttery, flaky croissant, to the delicate layers of a dacquoise. Check out our guide to the top 5 French bakeries across the UK.
Julien Plumart Cafe, Brighton
48 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XB
An award-winning bakery located halfway between the train station and the beach, Julien Plumart is a little slice of France in the heart of Brighton. The elegant, intimate café is the perfect spot to escape the bustling city and enjoy world-class patisserie, with beautiful and delicious treats that can be taken away to enjoy at home, too.
Julien Plumart grew up in his parent’s French restaurant, so you can bet he knows his madeleines from his choux. From award-winning pastries to intricate French patisserie, macarons, savouries and celebration cakes, everything is made by hand from scratch every single day.
Miel Bakery and Patisserie, London
60/61 Warren Street, London W1T 5NU
Miel Bakery combines premium ingredients, expert techniques and a menu that changes with the season. With flour milled in Normandy, chocolate from the high end Valrhona, butter from Poitou Charentes and British free-range eggs, ingredients can’t get much finer. Customers love the authentic French patisserie experience, the cozy atmosphere and quick service along with the excellent coffee!
Bisous Bisous, Manchester
83 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW
Talk about luxurious indulgence with TWO sites in the city, and a concession at Selfridges out at the Trafford Centre, Bisous Bisous has been keeping Manchester’s sweetest teeth satisfied since 2014.
Their pretty pastel stores feature rows and rows of beautiful desserts, wonderfully decorated confectionary and brightly coloured macaroons. They even offer full size gâteaux’s and delightful fruit tarts for celebrating a special occasion. These guys won the Observer Food Monthly Award for Best Producer in 2017, and their ever-popular bakeries prove that their standards haven’t slipped since then.
Anna Cake Couture, Bristol
7a Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AA
Nestled in the heart of Clifton Village, ANNA Clifton is a beautiful boutique cake shop with outdoor seating. Cakes and hot drinks are available to be eaten outside on the pedestrianised street, or to be taken away. Specialising in beautiful cakes and brightly coloured macarons, this beautiful place is a great spot for afternoon tea and/or your daily Instagram post.
The team here at Anna Cake Couture are in their element when producing bespoke wedding and celebration cakes to order, and if you grab the best seat in the house, you’ll be able to watch expert pâtissiers work their magic in the bakery kitchen.
Patisserie Sainte Anne, London
204 King Street, London, W6 0RA
For an authentic, charming French feel, head to Patisserie Sainte Anne’s in Hammersmith. Patisserie Sainte Anne moved to London from Paris in August 2014 and offer a variety of delightful treats such as croissants, cakes, and freshly prepared sandwiches. Most of the ingredients (milk, cream, butter, etc) are from England except the chocolate from Belgium and the butter for the croissants come from France.
Customers rave about the authentic French flavours and the high quality of their baked goods especially the almond pastries and the baked in-house croissants which are delicious.