Miel Bakery in Camden

Best banana bread I’ve had in London

I love the pastries here, and the staff are always so nice. The coffee is fine but that's not what you come here for anyways. The pastries are quite expensive (the pistachio swirl is upwards of £6 I believe?) but again I think it's worth the money so I come for the occasional treat.

The best bakery I’ve ever tried in London no competition Every bite is better than the last The vibe the flavors the details everything is on point Easily my top pick for the sweetest spot in town The place is small with no seating at all but the taste makes up for everything 🥐♥️

Don’t sleep on @mielbakery ! The pastries were super flaky and delicious. There was a constant stream of customers but no crazy lines so it felt comfortable. I would recommend trying their pistachio swirl ✨

There was soooo much variety, I couldn’t choose! So amazing, in my top 10 bakeries! Pistachio and chocolate swirl is a must! Also the mango tart was delicious!!!

I had already heard about Miel many times and they do not at all usurp their term “French inspired bakery”. They seem to have mastered the classics (croissant, pain au chocolat, aux raisins, suisse, palm trees, kouign amann, cannelé etc.) to perfection and have a very diverse and original offering (the puff pastry pistachio escargot, the “chocolate & pecan mousse bun”, the tarts mixing fruit and flower flavors, etc.). The holy trinity of the senses is perfectly stimulated: sight, smell and palate were all in ecstatic swoon.🤩 The small room is ideal for reading a few pages when the weather pushes onlookers outside like today. The “chocolate baked mousse” was delicious and thanks to the young girl who took care of my order for letting me try the “salted chocolate tart”, you rock 🙏🏻

Placed an order online but never received a confirmation. There’s no phone number listed anywhere, and I even tried contacting the bakery on Instagram — no reply at all. Really disappointing and unprofessional.

No consistency here. The first time I had the canele it was beautiful, but I had it again last weekend and it was almost empty inside and what was there looked to be undercooked. I asked the staff about one of the items on display and they didn't know how to explain what it was. They simply took me to the till and showed me the name of the item on the till display (which didn't give much more information). Overall, for the price I expect better quality and service.

Bad service but great pastries. They are annoyed if you ask questions about the pastry flavourings and fillings. They make you feel you are disturbing them coming in to buy. It happened several times already. Same comment from many people I know.

Delicious pastries and great service! Everything is fresh and beautifully made. Highly recommend Mile Bakery

recently visited Miel Bakery and was absolutely blown away! Every pastry I tried was fresh, perfectly baked, and full of flavor — especially the croissant and pistachio swirl, which were simply divine. You can truly taste the quality of the ingredients and the care that goes into each item. The staff were friendly, and the whole place had a lovely, welcoming vibe. Though it’s a small spot, it’s packed with charm and authenticity. Definitely one of the best bakeries I’ve been to in UK — can’t wait to return!

The bakery offers an exceptional experience, with each pastry perfectly crafted and bursting with flavor. The textures are spot-on—flaky, moist, and light—while the sweetness is just right. It’s a place where quality meets creativity in every bite.

Everything here is amazing! The croissants are so buttery and flaky, and the pastries taste super fresh. You can tell they use really good ingredients. Staff is friendly and the place smells incredible. Definitely worth a visit

This was my second time ordering from Miel Bakery. The first time was great; the cardamom bun and chocolate hazelnut croissant were both excellent. Unfortunately, the second experience was disappointing. The cardamom bun had almost no flavor, and the kouign amann was extremely hard and unpleasant to eat. Due to the inconsistency in quality, I dont think i will be ordering again 😔

¡Tuve un remolino de pistacho y chocolate! Bueno, era como se esperaba delicioso! ¡Uno de los mejores panaderos del mundo! Hay una zona de estar y hay lugares exteriores cercanos con bancos. Volveré para probar el resto

Cakes and pastries are fresh and delicious. Great coffee too. * Update 2025, rating downgraded * Revisited this month after original review posted several years ago. Pastries still look good but taste-wise are no longer anything special. I'd say the ingredients or recipes have since changed.

The pistachio bun was really delicious. The staff was also very friendly and attentive.

Picked up a coffee and some pastries for a morning walk through Regent’s Park nearby. Would’ve preferred if my pastries were warm. But otherwise the mushroom cheese pastry (half eaten in the picture) was delicious. The pain au chocolat was flaky too; wished they had put in a double baton though!

Excellent bakery, my go to for an excellent croissant and good coffee. Lovely setting and really friendly staff.

My favorite bakery in the area, croissants are beautifully flaky, other pastries are delicious as well

Two small tables to sit outside in the sun. Enjoyed a roast flat white and a pistachio and raspberry financier. The rest of the pastries also looked fantastic

Sad to see what is said to be top quality ingredients not be used to their best. Might have had the most miserable tarte tatin from here the other week. The fruit tasted ok but the pastry underneath was dry and cardboardy .Also got a loaf of sourdough - but it didn’t have that sour taste or stickiness that is usually so great about sourdough.

Tried the Canele, it’s not bad but I felt a bit too sweet and thirsty in the end. Cinnamon brioche was ok but also not my favourite, either. I saw someone recommended cheesecake but it looks very dry so I didn’t get it…

The bakery is very nice and worth a visit. The quality of the baked goods is excellent and the taste is really distinctive and reflects the care in preparation. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. The atmosphere inside the place is warm and comfortable, but I noticed that the space is very small and may not be comfortable during crowded times. However, the experience was nice and I would recommend anyone passing through the area to give it a try.

Best cannelés, chocolate tart and french bread in London!

Amazing bakery. My favourite in London! All the classic French pastries are delicious! Don’t miss their pain au chocolat, kouign amann, banana bread and the daily special square croissants. The coffee is also great :)

Guys, go do an internship in France, then we'll talk about it again. The prices are ridiculous: a financier the size of a finger, they sell it to you for £3.50! They're making a fortune! The sourdough bread sold for £5 is average: the crumb is too dense and not airy enough. I get a very good one for half price in a Turkish bakery in Stoke Newington, Akdeniz bakery. The pain au chocolat with gianduja sold for £5 is basic, nothing extraordinary. The cannelé was perfect and soft, but they don't even know how to spell the name correctly; they're trying to copy the French, but they can't hold a candle to us. Very few bakeries in London, so obviously no competition, unlike in Paris where there's a bakery every five meters. Sure, it's better than Greg's, but it's not enough to make you queue on the sidewalk...

Most amazing rosemary and potato sourdough loaf - thank you.

One of my favourite bakeries in London. The pastry is absolutely divine. I would visit more often if there was more seating space and if they served matcha latte.

Have been coming here at least weekly for the past 5 years and the quality Miel was once famous for has now disappeared. Instead it’s been replaced with mid flavours, RUDE STAFF (esp the Asian girl with short curly black hair) and pastries so dry even a gallon of their now weak coffee could not save them. Save your money and visit the other better bakeries in the area.

Visita del domingo por la mañana. Pasteles y café inmemoriables promedio. El personal es condescendiente, grosero y muy antipático. No es una experiencia agradable. No volveremos.

Beautiful focaccia. Generously filled with pesto, mortadella and aubergines.

Great bakery with delicious treats. Delivery to our office was seamless and everything was fresh. Thank you so much!

Was sadly disappointed with miel. The pistachio chocolate swirl (£6.50) could do with a little more butter and wanted a stronger pistachio taste. Also had the cinnamon brioche bun which was good but a little expensive (£4.50) for what it was. Maybe it was just what we chose, definitely some other stuff that looked good too!

A super nice bakery that reminds me my French background. When I miss my pastries I definitely go to this nice bakery with a very nice inside and some marvellous choices. I asked them to make me a galette des rois (a special pastry with almond and frangipane that is a tradition in France) and they accepted. They are very kind and their galette des rois is such a delicious and well made galette. I have never taste one such delicious since a long time. Thank you a lot for your work.

Best sourdough loaf you can get your hands on in the UK. I know it’s £7 a loaf but once you taste it you’d pay £20. Plus always service with a smile.😊

Visited this bakery for the first time whilst visiting London. I had seen a lot of positive reviews about this place online beforehand. I ordered the pistachio chocolate swirl, slice of quiche and a mocha. Food was quite underwhelming considering the place's reputation and price. Can't say I would recommend others to visit. Staff were friendly, small seating area indoor and outdoors too.

The pastries are fresh, expertly crafted, and full of flavor. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere to enjoy a sweet treat. I wish they offered actual cutlery.

Lovely, crunchy, airy canelé… tasty😌

My favourite backers in London. Their pastries are incredible - flaky, cheewy, creamy, sweet yet not too much. I’ve tried pretty much all and would recommend the Swiss one, rhubarb one or chocolate nut one. I need to make a visit them again asap.

Very very small place, but friendly service and they offer excellent products, we recommend it!

Delicious pastries, and very patient, kind staff who were so generous with our two young children

Great quality bakes and coffee. Service not that great but its not their fault as it is a small but popular place, so always crowded.

Lovely place, great coffee & amazing pastry

Lovely small bakery filled with tempting baked treats. They do have a small seating area inside the place. I tried the cookies and lemon cake, it was OK. I might return back for the pistachio swirls or buns, which they are very famous for.

Just had the best brownie of my life here, omgggg, was so good, £4.50 though 😬

A Wonderful Bakery – Delicious Treats & Amazing Staff! This bakery is absolutely delightful! The pastries are simply irresistible—fresh, beautifully made, and bursting with flavor. Every bite feels like a treat! The coffee is also incredible, perfectly brewed and rich in taste. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a sweet treat. A big thank you to the wonderful staff for their kindness and excellent service. They make the experience even more special. Highly recommended!

Fantasticly tasty French pastries. Small simple menu but done excisitly!

Such a special pastries. I have to come back to here !

I’ve visited this place a few times, but the pastries are just okay—slightly dry and not quite worth the price.

This cafe is located on Warren Street, just a few minutes from the underground station, making it very convenient. The café is quite small with limited seating. We ordered a Mocha, a Pain Au Chocolat, an Iced Americano, and a Walnut Cake. Unfortunately, the flavors were very average and didn’t leave a lasting impression. Overall, while the location is great, the food and drinks were not particularly memorable.

Great little spot off the main road , amzing hot drinks and great sized snacks for the value , definitely recommend.

I just ate half of their small galette des rois and I thought I needed to leave a review. This is the best galette des rois I’ve ever tasted. I quote my husband who took a piece “you could die after eating this”. Not quite but you get the message… I’ve tested other of their pastries and they are very very good!! Ok, it’s pricey but I think it’s worth it, once in a while.

All I can say is “thank you so much for making such nice galettes, for being so generous with the fèves, and for giving me a piece for France. What’s better is that we can support an independent local business. Keep up the good work!

Los pasteles son excelentes a simplemente bueno, pero esta es una buena panadería. Los precios son altos para esta zona entre Totty y Marylebone; se puede justificar, pero apenas. Este martes por la mañana, el servicio fue realmente pésimo: joven antipático, condescendiente y desinformado, casi burlándose de (todos) los clientes. Yo tampoco quiero vender pasteles, pero luego no trabajo en una pastelería. Las dos damas también detrás del mostrador parecían realmente molestas también. Y en resumen, esos pasteles caros son buenos pero no vale la pena comprarlos en una tienda donde el personal no tiene ganas de venderlos...

Every year, I get a galette for my office and this year it came from Miel… and it’s probably the best one we’ve had, hands down. So many people complimented the creamy, velvety frangipane filling and the crispy, buttery puff pastry even won over the pickiest of eaters 🔥 thank you for an amazing galette and successful Épiphanie 🔥

Yummy pastries Super expensive 😫 😩 😪 😢 😭

Service was really bad, DO NOT GO. They charged me 11£ for a latte and one pastry. There was not enough seating, the floor was dirty, and the waiter was rude

Almond and chocolate croissant was divine

Excellent coffee, fresh pastries.

We were walking across the bakery, and said that smells really good. A guy on the bike with four bags of bakes insisted we go inside. We did and had the dreamiest and yummiest Christmas feast ever. Been fan girling ever since🤍🤌🏻🦭

Was recommended the bakery but £5.80 for a Hot Chocolate and £3.50 for a plain Croissant seems excessive. Small and expensive pastries. Left and went some place else!

This cafe was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! The place is full of pastries and it was overwhelming. I bought a croissant and a baguette to go, and ordered Americano and a pistachio croissant to enjoy there. The croissants were amazing and the coffee was the best (ps. The staff might have been tired in the morning though, I felt like they weren't really interested in talking to me😂 But the bread was so good, I'll overlook it! haha)

Tried a few pastries and very disappointed, especially almond one was super dry, all the layers kept falling apart. Overrated indeed.

A small and cute bakery with a lovely selection of bread and baked goods. Personal favorites were the pistachio chocolate swirl and the mushroom with emmental.

I bought galette des rois and canelé. The taste of the galette des rois was delicious, but I was disappointed that there was no crown in it. The canelé was empty inside. Maybe it was because they were busy, but the staff didn't make me feel good, so I don't think I'll come back again.

This bakery is a real treat! The pistachio pastry is a standout— absolutely delicious. While it’s on the pricier side, it’s definitely worth it. The coffee is also excellent. The space inside is small, so it’s more of a grab-and-go spot.

By far my favourite bakery, they use the best ingredients and respect what they're doing 👌

Took home a superb Galette des Rois, many thanks. The gentlemen working this evening was so kind and helpful with customers. A true star.

The place is very beautiful The baked goods are delicious, especially those with pistachios And mushroom pie

Small neighborhood cafe with amazing food and good coffee

Specialises in delicious baked goods of both savoury and sweet kind. Popular spot.

Good bakery with an interesting selection of pastries. I had the Pistachio choc swirl which tasted mainly of chocolate rather than pistachio so that was a bit disappointing. The chocolate+ pecan mousse bun was very good. The pastries are not overly sweet like in other bakeries, which I really appreciate.

The pastries are great but not on the cheap side

Pastries are okay. Pain au chocolate - not much chocolate in there. Croissant - average , bit dense. Palmier - slightly burned

Lovely bakery with a very local feel. Tried their focaccia, sourdough and the bread pudding.

I bought a sourdough bread, it cost £7, I asked the bread to be sliced, turns out they do not offer slicing the bread (which is weird for a bakery). When I tried the bread, it was so hard, like a hard tack, I could not chew properly let alone slicing it. I simply dumped the loaf into a dust bin. A total waste of money. Very disappointed.

Pricey but delicious cannelé, a rarity in London.

I love going to Miel Bakery! As a French person, I can say their pastries and bread are exceptional—truly some of the best you’ll find in London. The quality is worth every penny, and the owner is so kind and welcoming. It’s always a pleasure to support a genuine local small business that puts so much care into what they do.

such a lovely place and yummy pastry 😋

Miel Bar offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning. We enjoyed their delicious coffees and freshly baked pastries, which were both flavorful and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and efficient, making it a great spot to start the day.

Excelentes pasteles horneados frescos y buen café. Precios de Londres por los que estoy feliz de pagar cuando lo que obtienes es calidad. También probé algunos pasteles en Cedric Grolet y tengo que decir, los pasteles en Miel son igual de sabrosos! Visitamos dos veces y habríamos estado allí todas las mañanas si pudiéramos! Recomendamos este pequeño lugar perfecto a la familia y amigos.

Exceptional. One of the best Pain au chocolat in London. The cappuccino is good, but the espresso definitely needs improvement. Friendly service 👏🏻

How have i not reviewed this place till now! theyre brilliant in every way. the pastry work is so precise and elegant, with coffee that does not disappoint

Service is great. Coffee is better than all of the bigger brands nearby, though differs dependent on who is making it. Pastries are lovely, both savoury and sweet alike. Wish there was more seating!

Had the cardamom brioche and it was gorgeous. Excellent cappuccino too.

Great little coffee stop with fresh pastries made daily. Seating available inside and out although I didn't stay. Picked up a cinnamon and pistachio swirl, really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next time.

Very disappointed with the croissant. The inner layers aren’t good enough and most importantly missing that buttery scent… Also bought pistachio swirl … not very sure on that pistachio cream, too greasy and missing something. Last.. today’s special crumble Apple bread.. it’s just sweet bread with extremely minimum. I have been wanted to try Miel for over 1year, it’s not worth it… pastries are so expensive but missing the French buttery and the layers in middle …

Went there for the canelé and spent £4 on it. Ended up getting a half empty canelé, quite disappointing

Fantastic French bakery in London! My husband surprised me and what a surprise! The patisseries are authentic!! And I am French! J'adore! Merci beaucoup! We don't live close but we'll definitely be back! I didn't take pictures of all the patisseries as they quickly vanished but the pecan and apple tart and the Paris Brest were definitely a must!

Waited a few minutes until staff had finished cleaning until I got served. Chocolate and pistachio roll has nothing to do with pistachios as there’s barely any pistachio paste there. Pretty dry too, overall disappointing.

Bakery Miel is a fantastic, cozy spot for a breakfast, coffee or afternoon treat. The desserts are absolutely delicious - I highly recommend trying the cookie or the flan, depending on your taste. It’s definitely worth the visit for a sweet indulgence!

People are very nice, but the prices and the quality and taste is not. The pistachio swirl doesn't taste like an over 6 pounds swirl. It nearly tastes like a Tesco bun. Definitely looks over substance here, feel free to skip the place

High quality ingredients. Worth the price. Got the pistachio chocolate chip swirl and it was heavenly! Went here around 4pm and unlike other bakeries they still have their bestsellers at this hour so I felt so grateful

Pretty good pastries but not worth the hype. I had the pistachio swirl croissant and the cardamom brioche bun. The pistachio croissant didn’t taste particularly of pistachios. The cardamom bun was better but the cream didn’t gel very well with the dryness of the brioche bun. Absolutely enjoyed the sesame crackers and Indian biscuits!

I bought the wholewheat bread, and I really enjoyed it

edit** I came back after the manager reached out to me, which I really appreciated & I think shows a lot about how they care about their customers! The pistachio swirl this time was incredibleeeee….I stopped myself at one but could’ve have a few more! Not sure if the first time I came was unlucky off day, but this time I can say the pastry was amazing. My latte felt more like a cappuccino, but I didn’t mind too much ** Original: £10.5 for a coffee and pastry feels like robbery. I got the famous pistachio & chocolate swirl, which was tasty but not worth almost £7! It’s like a swirl you’d get at any bakery really…. And I’m fact, mine had a piece is pistachio shell that hurt my tooth in it. the coffee was mediocre and they charge extra for oat milk (in this day and age, why?). There’s a few seats and overall there are some nice pastries, but I don’t think the price is warranted

This was the best bakery in London we have visited so far. First, we weren’t impressed as the pastry didn’t look extraordinary or special in any way. But it was just perfect! It would be great if they had tags with what the pastry actually is. There was a queue and they were running out of many things. The seating area inside is small.

It would be a question of adjusting the prices 😂 it's not bad but the prices seem way too high to me

Attitude - BAD Food - BAD I would avoid