Birley Bakery in Kensington and Chelsea - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We have been here several times and it’s is definitely a contender for best bakery/coffee shop in London (certainly of those I have visited). The coffee is exceptional and their cakes, croissants and patisserie from Vincent Zanardi are well worth a visit alone. Birley is in the beautiful Chelsea Green, a lovely village type setting in the heart of Chelsea. Highly, highly recommend.

This place has the look of a lovely french bakery, serving pastries and ‘fancy’ cakes. We had a coffee and a couple of their pastries, which were average at best considering the price. They also serve everything in takeaway bags/cups, whether or not you decide to sit in. I would recommend looking elsewhere for high end coffee/pastries.

Having tried Birley Sandwiches when they first opened years ago, and then frequently visited Hertford St I had high expectations. Sadly really disappointed and I would advise you not to go. Over priced for what it is. Savouries very sharp tomato flavours. Tasted like a good tinned tomato paste, not fresh. Pastry good, but overpowered by too strong tomato flavour. Cakes really disappointing. Rasp/Vanilla tart insipid and weak flavours. Again pastry good but filling very weak. Lemon Meringue same. Weak core flavour. The main event of the Tropizienne was just poor. No real flavour and nothing to remember you had had a bite of something sweet. Far too bland and dull. Very disappointing. Coffee was hot which was good but too strong. Service excellent and efficient, Packaging lovely, but food was poor. Sorry Robin Birley. I did try to like it.

vegan chocolate chip cookie is to die for!! so good, the chocolate melts in your mouth and it’s so rich and good

What a treat. A delicious bakery, newly opened in December 2022. They have such an array of pastries (the usual croissants, pains au chocolat, pains au raisin,...) And breads. In a lovely classily decorated place. Good coffee too. Of the savoury pastries, they had "cravats" - small half tubes of puff pasty filled with either sausage/bbq sauce or spiced tomato, mozzarella and basil. I had never seen these before, so of course we had to try them. Delicious. We seem to chat to all manner of strangers - so of course made driends with other customers, the management, customers' dogs... Also there is an area where one of the bakers is working. I was able to geek out on all things bread with him. So much fun

This stunningly decorated patisserie is a wonderful addition to the area. The red walls feature beautiful Chinois birds, clouds and even a perfect little mouse hand-painted on to the wall. It is so chic and pretty. The cakes and breads and breakfast offerings are delicious. They also offer lovely looking chocolate. It was thrilling to see a true Tarte Tropezienne outside Provence! There is seating at the window bar and some banquettes. Hopefully service will improve and more clearing up going on as guests leave but this is, no doubt, teething as Mr Birley's establishments are always top notch. Will definitely be walking this way again.