Raab's Bakery in Islington

Been coming here for over thirty years me and my family as were from the area Sarnies/rolls/baguette/cakes all outstanding nice selection My favourite is ham/egg/salad/mayo french stick with a chocolate eclair 😂

My boyfriend gets me a bacon and sausage roll from here every morning! If it’s not raabs I don’t want it. Makes my morning everyday. Good quality, lovely staff and very clean shop! Defo recommend

Traditional independent bakeries are getting scarce now and even more scarce in London especially central London where rents are high. I was so lucky to discover Raabs on a bus journey to Stoke Newington. Finally paid it a visit but as it was late that day, the shelves were bare so I had to make it earlier which is difficult especially if you don't live in Central London and for those who work they have zero chance of trying this gem. The variety at Raabs will amaze you if you go at the right time. From google, I was so delighted to see they had jelly babies which are basically doughnuts that are jelly baby shaped and probably filled with donuts! Without further ado, I got the rainbow cake, carrot cake, cream slice, mini London cheesecake and a mini cherry danish. Seeing a CREAM SLICE is a rarity! When was the last time you saw a cream slice at your local bakery because you can only buy commercially made cream slices these days. Overall, everything was fantastic but perhaps a little on the sweet side. The only thing I would like to see is fresh cream in the cream slice and the pastry to have risen better as it would really make a difference in taste otherwise it was bang on especially the punchy strawberry jam. To summarize, this is a must visit if you are in the area.

It is not often you come across a traditional bakery that once sold many of the cakes you enjoyed a child. This bakery has seen chains like Percy Ingles's come and go and for many reasons... Their produce is always excellent. They do not overcharge. Generous to oversized cakes, such value. Staff are efficient, patient and always polite. If you don't believe the above, the queues will confirm it. I came here for the first time 3 weeks ago, it will not be the last.

Addicted to Raab’s Blue Cheese And Walnut Sourdough and also the Almond Brittles. But to be honest everything is amazing. Simple outfit and more traditional English bakery but amazing products and hence the long queues;) ....sells via the front door directly onto the street so ideal during the pandemic.

He estado visitando esta panadería desde que era pequeña, ¡todo siempre es tan fresco! Rollos de salchicha, pan casero, donas y el favorito de todos los tiempos: ¡el pastel Tottenham!Aunque la generación más joven que está sirviendo ahora no es tan educada. Es posible que deba presionar un poco el servicio al cliente.

Acabo de enfermarme por comer demasiado pastel de manzana, no pude evitar que fuera tan delicioso. Un poco de cola pero realmente vale la pena la espera.

Oh my god, Raabs do the best buns and pastries in town. It is manna from heaven. The staff are the salt of the earth. Can’t recommend enough

I travelled all the way from Enfield just to have a few of their amazing doughnuts. I used to work nearby many years ago. By far the best bakers I’ve ever been to.

I came here wanting a local bakery because, I’ll admit it, we watch a ton of the great british baking show. They have hot cross buns, chelsea buns, mince pies, pasties and savory pies. The pasties and savory pies are not always available at 6am opening.

A proper traditional bakery with great selection of breads, all delicious, rolls and pastries, as well as cakes plus a hot counter for pies and sausage and bacon sandwiches. The staff are also great, there is a reason for the often-found queue going out the door. There are a plethora of fancy bakeries all down Upper St but Raabs is worth them all put together. This is local to me so I visit frequently, but I know many customers travel from afar for this bread. My most recent visit was for hot cross buns which were fantastic! My personal favourites: - rustic sourdough - Bavarian rye sourdough - Madeira cake - almond croissant (shaped like a pain au chocolate) - all the doughnuts! - bacon roll (with crusty bun!) A must visit.

I love this bakery, the rolls, cakes and filled rolls are yummy. The staff are great too, always guaranteed a smile and a giggle. My stepdad moved out of london 10 yrs ago and he still loves to come here for his pastries when he is visiting the grandkids. Totally recommend a visit here!!

The best little bakery ! sandwichs are always deep filled,sausage rolls always hot. And the ladies who serve you are always lovely and full of smiles...

Everything in this small local bakery is absolutely delicious and high-quality. The selection of breads is impressive - go in the morning so you can see the full range and be spoilt with choice. They also prepare cakes / treats and sandwiches. Do not be afraid of queues outside, they serve quickly. And the best part is that they sell their products at really cheap prices. This bakery is way better than the pretentious ones you can find on the Upper Street nearby. I have been a regular client for years and I have never, ever been disappointed.

Visting my Niece in london and fancied a cake. Stuck for choice!! Wonderful selection! Proper old fashioned Bakery and i'm not complaining!!! Excellent service. Delicious!!!!

This kind of wonderful bakery has all but disappeared in London. But Raab's is still going strong - making fresh bread, cakes and pastries - all of which are fantastic. This is a proper, local, high-quality bakery with owners and workers that are proud of what they do without spinning you a pretentious yarn, or some boring middle class story. No hipsters. No virtue signalling. No nonsense. It's just good, old-fashioned, hard-working people delivering excellent products to locals - like they've been doing for 70 years. Long may it continue.

Raab's is really the best in London - Hot X Buns get to Broadstairs Kent every Easter and it they don't then it's not Easter

La mejor panadería de Londres, personal muy amable, excelente ambiente, han estado visitando de vez en cuando desde que era un niño con mi madre e incluso han visitado a mi esposo y le encantó, se mudó de Londres hace más de 7 años y extraña comprar de la panadería, pero definitivamente recomendaría

Raabs is still one of my favorite vices, when passing through London. Proper donuts, Belgium buns and a morning danish, are my regulars. Still wish they.'sold do Macaroons on a regular basis.

The food is amazing and the staff so welcoming and down to earth. It's always busy and your best off getting in early if you want your pick of the best buns and cakes.

Best bakery in London! Marvellous crusty rolls and bloomer bread and the pastry sausage rolls are amazing! Great value!

Traditional Family Bakery. Lovely Bread, rolls and Cakes. Great made to order sandwich bar. I always buy my Bread here.

I love baked goods! Bought a selection of treats for tea and loved every, single one of them. Try the Tottenham Cake!!

Es genial que aún tiendas como sobrevivir en Islington después de tanta gentrification y tarifas negocios caminaron por el Consejo. La panadería abre temprano en la mañana, así que siempre puede tomar un bocata rápido y té antes del amanecer. La selección de pan y pasteles son buenos y a un precio muy razonable. Las mujeres están siempre tan amable y tiene un negocio familiar.

Proper local staff, lovely fresh bread, what more can you ask for ? Outstanding bakers. And so reasonable compared to " artisan " bakers

Tasty food at good prices. This is a takeway bakery. Great for breads, pastries and sausage and bacon rolls!

Este parece ser un tipo familiar, Tradicional lugar, gran calidad, bollos y pasteles pan a precios muy bajos. Estoy realmente sorprendido lo bueno que es y lo recomiendo de verdad. No es un lugar para comer, es sólo una tienda. Sustancialmente de mejor calidad que...

Este fue un gran panadería local que tenía una maravillosa comida. Todo el mundo era siempre muy servicial cada vez que íbamos de vacaciones. El donut de Apple y apple cake eran para morirse!

Viajo por todo el Reino Unido trabajando y este es un asombroso panadería familiar. El Doble de Apple más son los mejores que he tenido. Yo vivo al norte y la pena desviar en el camino a Londres para conseguir uno.

Realmente mezcal bollería y pan, probar el pastel de manzana!! Todo a precio muy razonable. Si te quedas en Islington es completamente la pena para parar.

Pan, pasteles y tartas hechas en las instalaciones cada día, y el rango varía de un día a día. Nuestros favoritos son la centeno y multi-semilla panes oscuro. centeno, Sourdough y croissants de brioche de luz son maravillosos. Les gusta divertirse con las tartas, pasteles y bollos haciendo temáticos en función de la época del año. El personal es divertido y amistoso. Hay un mostrador de sandwich también donde por supuesto que usan su propio pan y panecillos. Es una buena idea llegar temprano para la mejor selección de pan y pasteles.

The best fresh bread in Islington. A roll with plenty of filling inside at a reasonable price. Great local staff. The perfect bakery