Nordic Bakery in City of London, Westminster

Had a cinnamon roll and coffee business meeting on a bench during lockdown. Assistant in shop was very knowledgeable on the bakery items but they didn’t stock syrups for the coffee. A little expensive but delicious.

No sé nada de comida escandinava. Entonces, el famoso panecillo de canela de Nordic Bakery me sabía realmente 'extraño'. Esperaba un pastel suave, mantecoso y dulce, pero no, tenía la textura del pan poco cocido, pero instintivamente sabes que se supone que debe ser así (¡por supuesto que podría estar completamente equivocado!) Finalmente me acostumbré a la textura masticable y el sabor de la canela era hermoso. Su café de filtro tenía un sabor realmente interesante. Aunque no tenía demasiadas capas complejas, el aroma y la suavidad permanecieron y llenaron mi boca muy bien. Este sabor aparentemente 'menos complejo' combinó perfectamente con la textura y el sabor del panecillo de canela. El panecillo de canela no era exactamente mi taza de té, pero la experiencia me hizo sentir como si estuviera en una ciudad extranjera y probando comida extranjera, ¡lo cual es algo bueno! El servicio fue super cálido y amable.

Sliding into a city as striking and seething as London can be, will likely trigger feelings of trepidation, excitement and exploration. A slow somnolent train ride will quickly give way to a fast walking flow through the turnstiles and down into the underworld of cramped confusion and the whisk, whisk, whisking of passengers away from the point of arrival and off to myriad pods of possibility. Finding yourself in Picadilly is to find neon belligerently pounding home the messages of corporate consumption, manufacturing demand and need where once there was none. A stone’s throw from decadent and delightful hotels, whose environs are home too to those with less comfortable accommodation and a closer relationship to the elements. Shoppers fly hither and thither, diving headlong into the great edifices to disposable fashion, knowing full well that their acquisitions will neither change their lives nor, very likely, command their loyalty beyond their next birthday; destined instead for an airing or two and a life of contemplation at the back of the cupboard. This is not to say that the experience is unpleasant or unrewarding. If you can take command of your senses and maintain a lightness of commitment, enabling you to skate lightly over the ice taking in the remarkable and the ridiculous then you will surely fill with ideas and ambitions to ponder and pursue. But for all but the most resilient, there comes a time when escape feels the most rational response. Rest easy as it can be achieved with little effort and as is often the case, London reveals its many sides when least expected and often most wanted. Wheeling away from Picadilly Circus and heading north to Golden Square led us to increasingly calm streets and eventually the inner sanctum that is the Nordic Café. When it feels like all of life is a contest, this is a place that in ways that are inexplicable provides subtle and simple sustenance capable of restoring both sinew and soul. Coffee that is strong but without bitterness restores resolve. The warmth of the cinnamon buns provides a continental backdrop to the many conversations at communal tables populated by citizens clad in natural fibres and whose outward appearances are strong and reassuring. These are a people convinced that life’s many choices seem obvious, as indeed they are when removed from the constant noise and disinformation of the now dominant interests at work around our world. Simplicity feels possible and welcome, clarity returns and life starts to feel a little less complicated. Those around us start to feel less like potential problems and more like a community of like-minded souls where solutions are possible if we all embrace that one core commitment that is care for those around us and a disregard for demonstrating our importance to others. As we gaze around this simple, sincere and intriguing place, we see a couple take a seat and in an act from a bye-gone era he slowly takes her hand and blesses it with a kiss. Civilisation, good sense and hope abound in that room of warmth and well-being.

One of my favourite cafés in London as I love all things scandinavian. The coffee is really good and so are the cinnamon buns. It can get a bit crowded but most of the time you get a table. It’s very minimal and a nice place to relax from shopping. The service is also very good, everyone is realxed and friendly here.

great location and nice food the service was speedy too a tad expensive for the size of the sandwich but it was nice and healthy

I've been going here for years and it's always a good experience. The decor is tasteful and understated, and the Scandinavian-styled food is great.

The cinnamon rolls and other pastries are excellent. Coffee is also great. Service is also good. It was quite busy when we visited. By 11am (on a Sunday) all the tables were full.

Still selling stale cinnamon buns or more aptly named rock cakes. Such a shame as these are the best on a good day but it’s 50/50 whether you get a good day. If only quality could be maintained, but they just never seem able to. Staff insulting customers intelligence but saying they are fresh really doesn’t help, couldn’t even cut with a knife - inedible.

Vinimos recomendados por los rollos de canela y de verdad son súper ricos. Tomamos también un chocolate caliente que estaba genial!!

Nordic Bakery is a great place for as the title says, cinnamon rolls. Their coffee is excellent as is the warm service. It was very crowded in there when we visited but they helped us make room for our group of four. Would definitely go back here when next in London.

Proche de Piccadilly Circus dans un coin calme pour prendre un petit café accompagné de roulés à la cannelle Les roulés sont biens équilibrés, un peu dense : y a de la matière Le café est tres bin aussi Mélange parfait et simple 😀

We rested our tired legs here on an overcast drizzly afternoon. We drank steamy shots of hot chocolate with rustic cinnamon buns on the side. Perfect and timely find. It’s a busy place indicating it’s popular. Great!

口コミを調べていて、評判がよかったnordic bakery。観光客というよりも地元の人でにぎわっている印象でした。シナ モンロールとカフェラテを注文しましたが、普通に美味しかったです。観光の合間に、一人でゆったりと時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

Nicely located opposite a square (park), which makes it hard to decide wether to sit inside the cafe or grab your goodies to go. We decided to sit in the park, but the interior of the cafe is really appealing, minimalistic and cozy. Bit noisy but we’re swedes and used to a different type of atmosphere. Great sandwiches (this swede loves rye bread), really impressed with the coffee (Swedish coffee is STRONG, and coffee in London has been a disappointment so far, until now, this was rather nice actually) and an OK (but big) cinnamon bun (needed more cinnamon and cardamom). I will surely return during my next London-visit!

If you need that hit of Scan fika then this is a fine establishment just behind Piccadilly Circus. In the summer it was a bit busy but on a glorious day, one can cope!

Easily the worst "cinnamon roll" I've has the pleasure of trying. It was dry, tasteless and hard as a rock. I expected a cinnamon roll but was instead served something reminiscent of old bread. Avoid like the plague.

We asked certain Nordic dishes that we saw on the website and they responded like we are asking such a weird thing. We ended up getting coffee and a cinnamon bun. Cinnamon bun was dry and coffee was quite bad. Used the toilet before we left. Dirty and smelly toilet with no disability access. Overall, I would not reccomend this place.

I think i was expecting a slick scandi coffee shop and it was run down. Toilets are downstairs so no facility for wheelchair &/ buggies. Food itself was really nice

I have only been in there once the other day and what I saw was pretty bad. I had been served my drink and was sat at a table watching the world go by, the two staff on at the time were talking to each...

I visited for an afternoon pick me up when I was in town. The cinnamon bun was nice, generous portion and tasted good. When I poured the milk into the filter coffee I ordered , it coagulated immediately causing an sighly look to the drink....

My first visit and I made a special detour as always looking for a taste of Scandinavia as I have Swedish roots. The atmosphere inside seemed to have a great vibe. As I was on my own today I just ordered to take out. The...

Nice staff, tasty bakery goods and good coffee in a comfortable environment. Recommended stop in morning or afternoon.

Well designed place, great location. Great cinnamon buns, rye bread sandwiches and baked pies. Well worth a visit!

Came here on a whim and got a few tasty baked goods to take away and warm up for breakfast the following day. They were really tasty, quite strong on cinnamon and cardamom flavours but slightly underdone in the middle.

I'm not the biggest coffee drinker, but came here as my girlfriend is and spent a really nice hour here. I had an apple tosca bun and Latte, the latter of which was simply sublime (highly recommend!), She had a cappuccino with a spinach quiche...

In 10 months I have been living in London I haven’t been in a place with such a poor service. The waiters don’t matter to give a welcome to the shop... so I wonder where is the Nordic politeness. Cinnamon buns are indeed great but...

Congratulations to the Nordic Bakery for winning the “Most unfriendly and uninterested staff” award. A significant achievement with strong competition in London. Sad to see the service gradually deteriorating and the decor becoming ever more shabby. Clearly the owner has lost interest and love for...

The atmosphere in the shop was amazing, but the food were a disappointment. My friends and I went there because they wanted to try the cinnamon bun, so i went there with them at lunch and ordered a prawn sandwich and a tiger cake. First...

Food: Good flavours Decor: Minimalistic and casual Service: Ok Value: Good Favorite: coffee and banana bread Location: Great Overall: Good for a quick bite

wandering round Piccadilly and Soho, killing time before a matinee - despairing of finding somewhere nice for a coffee and snack - came across the Nordic Bakery - wow, what a find - as my wife says, tastiest ham and cheese roll she's ever had...

Fun breakfast stop with friends. Service was nice and smiley, food and coffee was great! The simple yet beautiful display made me buy the photogenic cook book.

Have been here a few times. Outside of peak times it’s reasonably quiet and hence good for a quick meeting. Decent standard of food and yes, the buns are good.

Located in Soho close to Carnaby Street this small, warm, friendly, buzzy cafe has proper Nordic charm, freshly baked aromas and the tastiest buns in London. I’ll go for a short latte and a delicious, warm cinnamon bun if I feel I have earned it...

Bought the cinnamon roll as a takeaway and didn't regret it, ate it outside in the sun was very sweet and good value for money.

Great location, minimal menu. Nice array of cakes - hear that the cinnamon bun is good. I had the pancake style cake, which was decent. Other cake was average. Coffe was fine but nothing to write home about.

Small’ish but great atmosphere and decent selection of cake with Nordic twist. We went early evening and it was packed. Ordered coffee and cake, coffee good - cake average. Probably just use the place if stopping for quick coffee.

So, I arrive in London and am stuck waiting in Soho for someone, I need a coffee and snack. I search yelp and find the Nordic Bakery, not far away. I read the reviews, they appear very good, so I start walking........ It would be...

I had planned to meet a friend at Nordic Bakery for a late afternoon snack. Upon entering the bakery I felt that I was all of a sudden whisked back to Sweden as the display case was immaculately set up and the workers were all...

I used to work near this cafe long time ago but never had a chance to visit there as they were always busy for lunch time. But yesterday on Easter Sunday, I and my husband stopped by for a coffee. Their cappuccino had a heavenly...

I loved this place! I had a traditional Finnish cinnamon bun and it was insanely good! It was still warm - just what I needed on a cold day! Super soft, cinnamon-y and gooey! The staff were friendly, there was a very relaxed atmosphere and...

I love this cafe, it's a must for us when going to London! Staff friendly and we always have the cinnamon buns!

Cute, small little coffee stop place. Buzzing even though slightly tucked away from Piccadilly. Good service and lovely hot chocolate. Lovely array of pastries too, will be back to sample some!

We had a breakfast which was very simple. Not very charming... very plain buns with cheese and a cup of coffee... it was ok, but we won’t come back.. we think it was expensive comparing to other nice places with fully English breakfast.

Expensive spot but it delivers what promises. Just had a nice slice of berry cake and it was simply delicious. Definitely will return to try the other items on the menu.

We’ve passed this cafe on a number of occasions and finally stopped for a mid morning treat. Fairly small inside and had to wait 5 minutes for a space on a table. The choice of cakes/buns made my mouth water, two good coffees and two...

I like the interior - it feels smart and modern. Cakes are baked in the kitchens downstairs. The best coffee is the standard filter coffee. The cakes are very good. The oatcake is delicious, and the Tosca cake was lovely too. It's a little overpriced...

Met up with some friends who we haven’t seen for ages. Found this cafe and whilst they were busy they were happy to move a table round to sit the 9 of us. Coffee was good and the cakes went down well. Would recommend.

And reasonable compared to Regent St a few steps away! Delightful Scandinavian choice of rolls and pastries, we had Apple Torta between us, very reasonable and great coffee. Looks could be tidier and cleaner, obviously not cleaned since day before, bin overflowing. On the edge...

Agree with previous reviewer and buns are lovely! Especially when warm and fresh from the oven. This little place is hidden away from the main hustle and bustle of soho and is often a more relaxed and quieter place to rest a while. Nice coffee...

I had gone to Londond for a weekend trip, made a special detour to visit, would never bother again, the staff are totally disinterested in the customers when we did get served there was no where to sit to eat the food, why were staff...

We went here for hot chocolate and cake while we were in London. Chocolate cake was a bit dry but it was the very end of the day and it was still tasty. Hot chocolate was good and the decor and staff were great! A...

Strangely, we ended up eating here yet again, as my husband felt Nordic rye bread withdrawal symptoms as we are both on a diet. We read a self serving excerpt from the NB blog which starts:”There seems to be a tendency to define good food...

It was truly a pleasant surprise to find this precious cafe! There is always a cozy feeling, the hot chocolate is straight from heaven and the staff is very kind and nice. Definitely coming back!

I had an apple tosca bun which was as big as the plate and tasted amazing. 1 point off for tea. It came with a cup and f hot water with a tea bag on the side- it might be Nordic, but when in England,...

We visited simply to get a rye bread sandwich which we have become accustomed to when visiting Finland. The rye bread is imported from Finland and served with traditional fillings. Great taste and a nice reminder of being in Finland.

Popped in here for a latte and a bun on Saturday morning . Place was packed out the door and luckily we were fortunate to get a table . Its not cheap but it serves up rustic tasty food and good coffee.

Love this place. The staff are friendly, helpful and clearly appreciate their own product. Cakes are superb. Moist. Flavourful. Not overly sweet. The bread is phenomenal. As are the sandwiches! Slightly pricey but definitely worth it. Quality ingredients and good size portions. Highly recommend a...

I went here with my mom after a long day of walking around London. I had an apple juice, which was delicious and my mom had a tea. We had a chocolate muffin and an piece of the upside down cake... both were tasty. Only...

Delicious coffee and pastry, small cafe with good atmosphere and lovely staff. Well locat d near to Piccadilly Circus so much nicer than the big chain cafes.

We came here mainly to try a selection of the food on offer. I'd previously been to the one just off Baker Street for coffee and cake, where I'd found so-so food but excellent service, and in general this one was much the same. We...

Went for coffee at this weekend. Coffee was fine, better than a chain, I like to support independents, it came in nice solid mug. The service was TERRIBLE, three out of the four staff at the counter were rude as f#@k. Zero interest. When they...

Well if you need a kick start there coffee is smooth. cinnamon bun as big as your head will last all day. Sticky sweetness heaven.

A thimble, tasteless, Cappuccino for £2.90. Hard to support an independent when value for money is so poor.

Popped in for a quick cappuccino en route to Regent street and was tempted by a slice of berry thingy . Looked and tasted delicious Coffee was fantastic too Light , open airy and immaculately clean Service was great I'm coming again!

Swedish Fabrique took London by storm, Nordic Bakery has a little more work to do. Certainly, it,is a good selection of baked goods and coffee is good, but there is something with the lack of love for customers. Maybe a stressful day.Dare to try the...

This cafe looks really nice and designed really well. Coffee was good but not amazing and the cinnamon buns, who were supposed to be one of the highlights of this place -was just NOT GOOD. It was super sticky and dry. Expensive and not worth...

I went to the bakery in order to buy some Nordic treats for my American friends and went for the cinnamon bun. Didn't remind me that much of home, but it was okay - a bit dry, but it was in the evening, which might...

I was drawn in by the sweet smell of cinnamon and somewhat quirky hipster exterior but I was driven out by the sweaty staff and prison conditions. This cafe is extremely dirty, the kind of place where a spill will remain until the end of...

There have been lots of previous reviews where the staff have been roundly criticised - perhaps the comments have had an impact because I was greeted by smiles and efficient service. The interior is a bit austere, and so we chose to eat in the...

Delicious and authentically Norwegian cafe food - rye bread sandwiches with smoked salmon were tasty. Good cafe atmosphere although you can also take the food away and sit in Golden Square across the road. Didn't have time for coffee but it looked good. Friendly and...

The reason for average is because one of the employees was very rude. This is the Nordic bakery in neal street. The place is nice with a lovely atmosphere. Plenty of cakes, pastries and savoury food but our experience was totally ruined by a very...

Good cinnamon buns and coffee a bit let down by the staff. Nice range of cakes and sandwiches, staff would benefit from being a bit more cheerful and attentive.

We visited the Nordic Bakery several times while in London. The cinnamon buns and light sandwiches are wonderful. We ended up buying their beautiful cookbook. Our favorite.

Really liked the cinnamon roll they serve here, coffee is also good. On the downside, I'd say the seating area is not particularly the best to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee out, but it's ok for a quick drink and a nice bun...

This place has wonderful cinnamon buns, but the service is not great. The people are not as friendly as good service would command. (Few smiles, not much effort). After bringing the wrong order there's no apology and no real effort to make sure that I...

Wanted to try this bakery with a friend of mine, it looks interesting from outside. However when we walked in none of the 2 people behind the counter paid attention. The place looked dark, with no music in bacground - in one word SAD. We...

Great for a quick lunch and not too expensive for the area Enjoy d the open sandwiches and delicious tasty cake Staff were ok but you do have to queue

Went with some friends. Couldn't get a table as its quite a small place so had to make do squashed around a small table. You order at the counter then the staff bring your food /drinks to your table. They got the order wrong. Tables...

Trek for this and its well worth it! Will come back for more. Came on a Sunday morning at 9:40am. It was open and wasn't busy.

This is a really nice coffee shop with delicious sweet treats especially their signature cinnamon rolls. If it is watm you can take away and sit in the square in the sun! Regards Omar

I've wanted to come for a while. The cafe was full which is good. Our coffee and food took a few minutes longer to get to the table than you'd expect but they apologised for the delay. Rye bread with smoked salmon needed more cheese...

Made a special trip to come here to sample the cinnamon buns - having enjoyed them so much in Norway. Really disappointed - stodgy, not well baked - nothing like the ones we enjoyed before. the coffee was nice though...

We planned our walking tour of London on December 30th 2016... with the idea of stopping off at The Nordic Bakery, Golden Square. Hustle and bustle. Busy & noisy as well as cramped. Would we go again. No. The coffee was as expected. Hot and...

we went there for a late breakfast thinking it was one of those cosy coffe shops sellying home made things and full of glutted free options ( some of us are gluten intolerant and looking the website we thought ... right it sounds perfect). unfortunately...

Lovely homely feel in café, Staff very friendly. . Great meeting place. Good wholesome food. The Cinnamon Buns are especially good. Also good for take away drinks and treats

Stopped by here one morning for a coffee and a cinnamon bun for breakfast. It is a bit more peaceful than the local chains. Staff were friendly enough and the coffee nice.

This place has a great location on Golden Square, a great oasis between the hustle and bustle of Soho and Piccadilly. The open sandwiches were tasty and filling while the cinnamon buns are sensational. I expected slightly better coffee, but it's still pretty good. The...

Please try the cinnamon bun with a warm cup of coffee early in the morning. Nice place to get ready for shopping on Carnaby street.

Visited here with a friend at the weekend. It was packed and I can see why. The cinnamon bun was fantastic, and served warm! Delicious! My flat white, and my friends got choccie were also good. Worth a visit. Only 4 stars and the toilet...

Went in here 22nd October.Its a 3 minute walk from the Piccadilly end of Regent Street.I ordered a cinnamon bun and a hot chocolate.both came virtually straight away.I didnt think the cinnamon bun was that wonderful to be honest.hot chocolate was fine.

The famous cinnamon roll was available but I don't know if it's supposed to be so dry and stodgy but it was... Not very enjoyable and left the place with a brick in my stomach The place is also very noisy due to the acoustic...

To be honest, i can't see the big deal here. Although evidently patronised by the Soho media, the buns seemed to me to be just that bit stodgier than one can buy at the supermarket. A typical lunchtime trade comprised a somewhat chaotic behind-the-counter scene,...

My friend who took me there loves the place, their coffee and cinnamon rolls. I had their ricotta-spinach quiche and their white chocolate cinnamon rolls. I have to say the ricotta-spinach quiche didn't impress me and it cost £4 for a piece -which was medium...

Visited by chance at a lunchtime, lovely selection of food . However , no eye contact from staff and minimal communication. This definitely let the place down and did mar the experience

Researched for the best cinnamon buns in London and it lead me to here! They are very different to what a lot of places consider to be a cinnamon bun, not as soft and sweet but really great and authentic! Just a little on the...

We had blueberry pan-cake, a buttery almond cake (that went well with my cappuccino), and a very heavy cheesy spinach quiche. It was very good! Highly recommended it!

Tucked away in New Cavendish St this bakery serves fantastic sandwiches in rye bread and even better pastries and cakes - well worth a visit

Visited here on recommendation however we were a tad disappointed, the coffee was around £2.80 and it wasn't anything special, it was also only half filled with coffee rest was froth. The toilets as well weren't the best.

I come here for a tea and a cinnamon roll. It's the best place in London for it and I go out of my way when in the neighbourhood just to visit. Lovely.

If you have been to any of the Nordic countries you will know how appealing and healthy their food can be. This place is a very good representation of that food.