Violet Cakes in Hackney

You’ll always find something you’ll like! :) Had a sugar cookie craving and this hit the spot! I love discovering new goodies every time I come.

Super lovely spot! Had a great cup of coffee and the staff was really welcoming. Looking fw to visiting again (For my fellow GF friends, they had 1 cake gluten free but not certain if coeliac friendly)

I ate their best seller pastry (with the cream on top) and it was god awful. One of the worst things I have ever tried. Please stop selling it. Oh and it was £12 - what a joke.

It was really exciting to finally be here after buying The Violet Bakery Cookbook so long ago! The best thing we ordered (and went back for more!) was the chocolate rum cake. The rum enhanced the cake more than flavored it and was just a lovely plush slice with really great icing (tasted like muscovado sugar). I would buy a whole loaf of it (which they sell). Everything else was mediocre (brownie, cinnamon scone, coffee), except the vegan/gf vanilla cake (which was actually terrible: very oily, too sweet, weird flavor). Staff was jovial and attentive! Thank you!

Very overpriced for what were average tasting cakes. Worse still, having spent £20 on coffee and cake when I asked for some milk for my baby they gave me 50mls of milk in a cup and charged me £2.

A little hidden gem off the main roads. Plenty of seating outside for those lovely days and fantastic produce and coffee. Guy on service today, complete with Guns’n’Roses top is an utter legend. Worth the trip here just for the banter and friendly service. Absolutely worth going out your way if you’ve never been here.

PLEASEEEEE make the cupcake with the marshmallow whipped topping more frequently. I haven’t managed to get my hands on it since October 2021! I live locally and I miss it so much.

The cakes were nice but the prices were pretty insane

I absolutely love Violet Cakes! I the tastiest treats, literally gorgeous and delicious. Coffee is yummy too. I order special personalised cakes for my special occasions every year too! Wish I lived closer to the bakery. I would go every day!

Really lovely little place with friendly staff. But unfortunately coffee was really weak. Also the Fanny’s deconstructed breakfast is very underwhelming, it’s a box with two tiny bits of bread, half an avocado and a boiled egg cut in half. The food is overpriced for what you get. Shame as it’s a nice place and the staff are great.

Ordinary-looking and unassuming pastries and cakes sold at the price of a high-end patisserie that offers state-of-the-art, intricate creations—did I just see a bread pudding (!) for £11?! With so many great bakeries in the area and beyond, I've never seen such prices.

Took my family here last Saturday as a treat. I was so shocked with the service. I would have left had my aunty not already started ordering. I felt completely embarrassed at the image this place left my family of the area. The server was so cold and rude. Could barely be bothered to talk to us let alone serve us. He obviously thought he was above being a server. He spoke to us as if we were idiots for asking what cakes there were. I’ve lived in the area for 12 years and will not be coming back.

Violet was pretty buzzing on a Sunday afternoon. Huge selection of delicious looking cakes, great presentation. A bit pricier than other similar places I felt. My rhubarb cupcake was good and had a piece of rhubarb on top but would have hoped for the pink icing to be flavoured and to have more rhubarb flavour. The cinnamon bun pudding was good and served warm, £12 though is steep. The brunch menu did look great. All in all, worth a visit you’ll have some gorgeous food but will be on the upper end of price for these types of places. Service was very good.

Really cute corner shop and the pastries look amazing (can vouch only for the chocolate chip cookie). The coffee was on the pricey side for the quality (£6+ for a dirty chai)

this used to be my favourite spot for a cortado in hackney, but after six months away, i was really disappointed. the coffee was pale, weak, and completely lacking in flavour—nothing like it used to be. ended up tossing it, which says it all. hope they sort it out

My dog and I were made to feel rather unwelcome this morning by a male barista! First time in a long while I’ve felt unsafe and unwelcome as a person of colour where all the staff were white and also the clientele! This in the heart of Hackney! I complained to the other female staff member who was much more sympathetic! I’m never going there again!

I've got a food poisoning after visiting

Excellent coffee and friendly staff. Would recommend.

Really great if you like small things and having no money left

In and out experience, which is fine. Cupcakes were very dry, and my black coffee was really weak. Far, far too expensive for the quality. Let’s stop this hipster experience and just make good food, for the love of God.

A classic bakery. It's not cheap but it's a must to treat yourself once in a while with their cakes and biscuits

I'm so disappointed with the customer service I recently received from this bakery which I used to love. In short, I ordered a cake for my husband's birthday and was given the wrong cake. I didnt realise until I got home because it was the wrong filling inside the cake, and neither of us like the filling we were given. Management confirmed they had accidentally given me the wrong cake. They agreed to give me a partial refund for the error, but said they "cannot offer a refund for the whole cake" and that they "hope I understand thay cakes are extremely expensive to make and we have a strict refund policy because of this". I paid £70 (£45 after the partial refund!) for a cake I could not eat because I didn't like the flavour, because they gave me a flavour I did not order. I honestly can't believe that the business treats their regular customers like this, penalising them for their own mistakes. I feel silly for supporting the business as I have over the years and won't be back. Cannot recommend after this experience.

I got a slice of Earl Grey Bergamot cake, and for £9, I expected it to be the best cake of my life. I was so disappointed. The cake felt like it had been sitting in the display window for a while—the icing was very dry and tasted like pure sugar with some artificial flavoring. It was nearly impossible to eat. I had to scrape it all off—or rather, it practically fell off in one piece because the icing was so dry. But the weirdest part was when I asked if the cake contained nuts (because my partner is allergic, and I wanted to know if it would be safe for him to try). The person working at the bakery looked at the cake and said “I assume it doesn't have nuts”. What do you mean you assume 🫠 Save your money, it’s not worth it.

Their Christmas cake is worth five stars on its own. Absolutely delicious I can't get it out of my mind. The flavours are decadent, and when you slice into it the liquor notes really come out. The layer of marzipan is a wonderful touch. I also bought some of their mince pies, which were delicious though a bit pricey for its portions. They are pretty mini compared to your typical mince pies sizes at that price Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location is more of a takeaway with some outdoor seating. Honestly, don't miss out on their festive menu!

£4 for a bad flat white. Absolute rip off considering you can get a great flat white up the road for about £3.20. And they have the cheek to ask for “tip” when getting a take away coffee. Avoid this place

I’ve always been a fan of their cinnamon bund and small bakes—they’re consistently delightful. For my birthday, my husband bought me the 'Earl Grey Bergamot Cake,' and while it looked stunning, it didn’t deliver on taste. It didn’t have the distinct flavors of Earl Grey or bergamot and instead reminded me of a supermarket cake. The icing was far too sweet; most of my guests ended up scraping it off. I still love their small bakes, but I wish their cakes tasted as good as they look

I love their cheese scones. The other day, I decided to buy a birthday cake for my wife’s birthday. The “Earl Grey Bergamot Cake” didn’t taste like either Earl Grey or bergamot. It tasted more like a Sainsbury’s “Taste the Difference” cake. The icing was far too sweet, and my guests had to scrape it off. I paid £68, which felt like a bit of a waste of money. I love their small bakes, but I definitely don’t recommend their birthday cakes.

Maravilloso desayuno. Se llevó a casa pastel, granola, galletas, pan de plátano. Siempre que sea habitual cuando estés en Londres. ¡No puedo conseguir suficiente!

I’ve seen some unimpressed reviews and nearly didn’t visit but I ordered on deliveroo when I had a cake craving and was not disappointed. Yes it is expensive but so is everything now, skilled bakers should make money. Cookies are yummy nice dark choc for people like me who don’t like too much sweetness. The lemon pie was one of the best over ever had. The cakes taste of real ingredients not just tonnes of sugar. I also had a very nice matcha there that was made perfectly not grainy at all. Not for the everyday but definitely great for a treat or a gift!

Great pastries but a little expensive

This place takes the p with its prices. A tiny toastie with just a few ingredients and a piece of cake cost around £20, it's nut. Definitely not worth the hype and won't be going back

My food was served with no plates. I thought this was really poor seeing as one small cupcake was £4.25! At least provide a plate or a napkin to put it on.

I genuinely cannot believe their prices - £8 for HALF a cheddar and green onion toastie is daylight robbery. There was about 2 small pieces of green onion in there too. Overpriced and overhyped.

The place looks nice, however the food doesn’t do the job. Cakes are decent, nothing too exciting. However avocado on toast looks bad, like it’s not even presentable, at the top of that it’s pretty small.

Really cute, great dessert, best vegan and regular icing, lovely staff

This could be the best cupcakes that I've ever had. Such a lovely place.

Edited review from 3 years ago. As much as the cakes are great, delicious and the decorations look aestetically fresh, I am disappointed with the lack of flexibility of altering the cake and poor service for cancelling my cake order very short notice before landing in London. I understand that this is a business and preparing food requires preparations but the lack of flexibility from the team In making exceptions is what makes the overall experience unpleasant. As delicious as these cakes are with their icings and flavours, the bad taste in the mouth is left with the poor service. I mentioned this last time on my review here too.

No idea how they justify charging £15 for this

We used to love ordering from this place. Sadly, the quality and customer service nowadays have gone downhill, but not the prices!

Do NOT order from this establishment!! Average quality at insane prices. A cake delivery that was supposed to be exceptional in quality ended up being very disappointing and costing us £10 a slice! Should have listened to others and stick with Konditor…they have a better offering in terms of value for money and no attitude! What’s also very annoying is the arrogance in which they respond to you when you complain about their products, simply saying “there is nothing wrong with it”. Never again.

We ordered violet chocolate cupcake. It was okay but nothing special both for the cake and the icing, esp considering the price. Maybe if we ordered something else it would be better?

the most wonderful bakery in london— pricier side but absolutely worth it if you want the best baked goods in town. classic American-style treats— every item is perfect and the space is so lovely, the perfect place to have a sweet treat and coffee w friends. got my birthday cake from here and loved it too!

Usually love this place (hence the two not 1 star) but todays lunch was pretty disappointing. We got the avo on toast which was generous with avo but not spice or lime. I asked for another slice of toast and got charged another £2 for half a slice of unbuttered toast. £17 in total 😳. Seems a bit excessive. Cheese and ham toastie wasn’t great either @£15 I would have thought it might come with a side of something (more than the 4 mini cornichons it came with) . We sat in but everything was served in takeaway packaging. Usually love everything here but my experience of their savoury goods wasn’t nearly as good as their cakes, which I don’t think get better.

Next level incredible Butterscotch brownie

Run, don't walk, AWAY. NOT WORTH IT unless you enjoy places that are only for Instagramming, without much actual care for food or experience. 5 GBP for a small cupcake. 9 GBP for a slice of cake. 5 GBP for a latte 7 GBP for "Fran's breakfast" which was two small pieces of almost-burnt bread, a cold pre-cooked egg, and half and avocado served in a paper box. These are Times Square prices people. Also what is depressingly too much like American places: - ONLY single use take-away - Plastic cups for water - The payment screen asks you for a service charge, when you are essentially handed take-away cups. I am happy to pay service, when you actually can dine-in properly. There are so many cafés in London that are still actual cafés. This is not one of them.

Great spot for breakfast/ lunch. On the pricey side but definitely worth it. Wanted the blue cheese and kimchi toastie but was sold out so went for hand and cheese. Plus a Victoria sponge which was lovely, would go for something a bit sweeter next time like the brownie.

I have fond memories of this place, so I was excited to visit again last Sunday with friends. We ordered a variety of pastries, eager to taste everything. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The quality and taste were very mediocre. The Fig cupcake’s cake was stale, and the frosting was just plain cream. The matcha cake lacked any real flavour, and the cinnamon bun was underwhelming—especially when compared to how well other places do it now. I hope they can return to the good old days.

£15 for a cheese toastie or £10 for a slice of cake. Toastie wasn’t even that nice.

Violet Cakes ruined my wedding day. Never have I experienced such a lack of care, due diligence or empathy from a company. I ordered my wedding cake and cupcakes from Violet Cakes. A week before the wedding, I emailed to confirm the order and let the staff know that two of my friends would be collecting on the day. Violet Cakes confirmed my order, but on the day, my wedding cake was no where to be seen. They had packaged up the cupcakes but omitted the star of the show. They also assured the people collecting that the entire order was there. After calling the company on my wedding day multiple times, I finally got through to the founder on instagram. My emails and calls remained unanswered. I ended up with no wedding cake. The week after, I reached out to them again via email to sort a refund. In the week between the wedding and my follow up, they had not attempted to contact me to apologise. When I finally got a response, I was told it was my fault for not specifically informing the company that it was a wedding cake, as I had bought one of their “celebration cake”. They then reluctantly offered me a refund. This felt like the bare minimum compensation for the disruption they had caused. I asked if I could be fully compensated for my order, and that was denied. I was not offered any other form of apology, or a voucher. Although I understand mistakes happen, I took every care before the day to ensure the order would be fulfilled. I’ve been so disappointed by the service and their lack of empathy afterwards, that I could never recommend buying with this company.

perfectly fine, nothing to write home about. think its a shame that despite paying a premium that everything is given 'to go' despite specifying staying in. would feel less bitter about the cost if things came with nice crockery.

I don't mind spending a lot of money on food but small portions + expensive price + nothing special about the food... It was disappointing but the staffs were chill. Maybe increase the portions or reduce the price?

Como entusiasta de la panadería, era el lugar más caro. Pequeñas porciones + nada especial sobre la comida. . . Ve a Tesco en su lugar...

£17 for a sad, disappointing, scavenger amount of ingredients. It's actually really disgusting what you guys are doing. I got home, opened the takeaway box, and saw this (pic). The egg looks malnourished, there was no spice, no flavour, just crusty heavy buttery sourdough. Avo spicey lime and egg on sourdough + a single madeleine = £17? I am prepared to pay higher price for quality and quantity = neither was present here.

I had the buffalo mozzarella, ham and rosemary toastie for breakfast. It was made fresh, served hot, wonderfully crunchy on the outside and well filling. If I had to do it again maybe I'd order the half-size.

Incredible customer service and delicious cupcakes!

For all the furore that has been made about these cupcakes, I was sorely disappointed. To save one’s time, I would say a batch of Betty Crocker's would be far superior in every way. The icing was subpar both in taste and texture, and I'm convinced that I was given old cupcakes as the sponge was mealy and tasteless. To top it all off, were the toppings no less (or lack thereof). It didn't resemble what they advertise on Instagram. It was sparse and underwhelming. The biggest waste of my money. Never, ever again.

An impressive assortment of sweet and savoury options at Violet, living up to the hype we had heard. We opted for the citrus meringue bar ti share and didn’t regret our decision on the summers afternoon in the park.

¡Estoy *sorprendido* de ver solo 3 estrellas promedio! Este lugar es la panadería más sabrosa de Londres. La experiencia gastronómica al aire libre en persona depende en gran medida de que llegues cuando no esté demasiado ocupado (o tengas suerte), pero también hacen un gran trabajo empacando cosas para ir de picnic a London Fields o para disfrutar en casa. Los pasteles son delicados y esponjosos con deliciosos e inventivos sabores a glaseado, y también son simplemente impresionantes. Galletas increíbles y otros pasteles también. ¡Trae una bolsa de galletas de California para llevar contigo!

Servicio impactantemente malo y comida muy promedio y cara. Violeta ha tenido durante mucho tiempo la reputación de un odio general por los clientes, pero definitivamente ha empeorado. Fuimos allí esta mañana - ahora han dejado de proporcionar platos para su comida cara. En cambio, obtienes cosas en una caja de cartón endeble con cubiertos desechables, incluso si vas a cenar. Hace que sea muy difícil comer. Pedimos un sándwich tostado de jamón y mozzarella por £ 15, posiblemente el sándwich tostado más caro que he comprado. 20 minutos después nos dijeron que no tenían jamón y nos gustaría un bocadillo tostado de mozzarella. Su desayuno sobreprecioso que viene con tostadas / huevo / aguacate literalmente viene con un pedazo de tostada, un huevo duro suave y un trozo de aguacate - en una caja de cartón endeble. Nada de condimentos ni nada. No había absolutamente nada que no podría haber hecho yo mismo en casa, aunque una ventaja habría sido que podría haber comido en un plato al menos! Es una gran pena - había muy pocos clientes allí esta mañana, y no me sorprendería si su reputación es ahora tan mala que la gente dejará de venir.

I had lemon and elderflower cupcakes as an alternative to having a stand-alone wedding cake. The whole process of ordering and collection was easy. The cupcakes were absolutely delicious.

I had lemon and elderflower cupcakes as an alternative to having a stand-alone wedding cake. The whole process of ordering and collection was easy. The cupcakes were absolutely delicious.

Really delicious and special (but very expensive) cakes. Bought two small cakes and as he was boxing them up I noticed the sign offering a free cookie with the purchase of two small cakes. When I pointed this out he seemed a bit miffed because he had to cancel and re-ring up the purchase. I guess he didn't have to tell me about the offer, but it would have been nice. Highly recommend if you are looking for a special cake.

It's the same old story: a place opens to a lot of hype, gradually declines over the years and eventually becomes an overpriced tourist trap. Sadly that's what happened to Violet's. £6 for a terrible brownie. Brownies are meant to be chewy, this one didn't even seem baked. Eat-in cake and coffee, you'll get it in a paper cup. Where is the service? No consistency, they often sell out of basic things like cake slices. You never know what you'll be able to buy. Tourists seek authenticity, without the local customers and community they won't come. Sadly locals just roll their eyes at Violet's now.

I highly recommend the scone and everything is great except for the price💸

For the same reasons that everyone else complained in the reviews section. My humble opinion.

Best coffee, best bakes! Absolutely love their original choc chip cookie and the banana loaf cake 😍

The use of seasonal fruits make these cakes truly special!

If you are looking for American cakes , you are in the right place. 4 stars are the prices are 5 stars

It's a pity that the price is a little expensive, but... the bakeries are all delicious and the coffee is good too!! The staff was also very friendly, which made me feel happy :)

I had a mango scone which was fine but for £10 it was extortionate, also prices weren’t clearly labelled. It was served on a disposable plate with plastic cutlery, which made it feel even more overpriced.

The setting of violets in the sun is great. The coffee is also very good - but pricey. While the appearance of the cakes and the open bakery window draws you in, Ive been back several times and find the cakes to be too sweet to my personal taste. They can also be quite dry.

Violet Cakes offers divine desserts that leave you craving for more. Each treat is meticulously crafted with love and attention to detail, resulting in flavors that delight the senses. From heavenly cakes to delicate pastries, every bite is a journey of taste and texture. Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for a memorable indulgence.

It just doesn’t get any better than Violet

Favorite bakery in London! Always come back for the lemon meringue pie which is honestly amazing (just wish they made it more often as only find it on occasion!!) The violet cake, tahini brownies are also delicious.

Visited recently and have to say I was disappointed with some of the products- the cupcakes we got were dry and not very tasty. The ‘breakfast’ was literally a chopped boiled egg and avocado on a paper plate. Overall vibe is a bit chaotic. Lemon Meringue bar was nice.

**A Disappointing Experience** I had high hopes for this place. Unfortunately, my visit was disappointing, and I wouldn’t recommend it for anything other than a quick coffee to-go. I ordered the eggs on toast with avocado, but what I got was a laugh. The dish consisted of a single boiled egg, half an avocado, and a few tiny pieces of cheese. I think the pictures speaks for itself. This came on a plastic plate and was priced for a good £8. It felt like an overpriced, underwhelming meal, considering the actual cost of the ingredients was likely less than £1.50. To make matters worse, the service was equally disappointing. After standing in line, we finally sat down and were presented with plastic plates, which didn't match the vibe I expected from a bakery that seemed so popular. After finishing our food, I politely asked the waitress if she could take our plates back, but she just pointed to a bin in the corner and instructed us to dispose of them ourselves. Not exactly what I'd call friendly or helpful service. On a positive note, the coffee was decent, which is likely why the place had a queue. However, if you’re looking for a good lunch or exceptional service, this bakery isn't the place to go. They might be better off sticking to coffee and cupcakes, or they seriously need to rethink their lunch menu and train their staff to be more customer-focused.

I am very upset to be writing this review but the place is all hype and no quality. Ordered a bday cake, quite expensive but I wanted to treat my boyfriend for his 30th. It was so dry, literally so so dry it really pissed me off cause I could have made a nicer cake myself without spending 60 quid. Also on the day I picked it up bought 3 madelines, and 2 coffees for 15 quid. Again very dry . Quality not worth it, and it's sad cause i was hoping it was all hype

Love Violet! The outside seating is lovely on a nice day. The cupcakes are always tender and moist. The rotating flavors keep it interesting and the Alphonso mango is a star. Scones are also a hit!

It’s a sweet cozy little place, pastries are tasty and coffee is okay. The only downside was the coffee, the order was not done correctly. The coffee was lukewarm despite me insisting to have it made extra hot. Being a barista myself it is quite annoying to not have your coffee rightly made when you pay £4.50 for it. Otherwise, the staff were super sweet and welcoming especially the French guy; merci de m’avoir donné envie de revenir!

Conflicted about this place. Its lovely on a sunny morning and they have some nice options however, their prices are getting outrageous specially considering everything comes in a packaged / single-use / takeaway form. It is not representative of East London whatseover

Conflicted about this place. Lovely obviously, and special. But the prices are outrageous, £15 for a very simple avocado toast is mockery (I only found out the price as I was paying). Coffee is also pricey and does not feel done with care at all, the milk was lukewarm each time I've had it. Please keep the vibe of a true neighbourhood cafe, not an East London caricature ❤️

Cute little bakery! The lemon meringue bars are incredible (sooo good) and the coconut macaroons are just like my mom used to make. Love stopping in this place to see what they have on offer.

Even though the prices keep creeping up, I used to count on this place as a treat. I couldn’t believe that I paid almost 9 pounds for two lattes and then proceeded to see a child with an apron (no older than 12) run our shots and assist with our order. I even asked for a decaf which I didn’t get, because a child was asked to make it??! As an ex barista, this was pretty shocking to watch. If I’m paying upwards of 4.50 for a drink I would really appreciate not letting a child play with my order, it wasn’t cute and isn’t professional at all. What is going on?

I’ve been baking my way through Love Is A Pink Cake, gifted to me for Christmas, and it felt like homecoming to get the chance to visit the author’s bakery. I’m always a sucker for a seasonal dessert.

Still seems a strange place for a Coffee Shop and not worth searching for it

Prices have gone up again and now they are just stupid. Shame, it was a nice local place before. Idk why some counter staff so hostile, like I ate their cake… I will avoid in the future. Expensive (even for Dalston) and unpleasant (even for Dalston). But hey, hipster will continue to flock so whatever really

We stumbled upon this place by accident while looking for somewhere to sit and break fast. The staff was wonderfully kind and easy to talk to — especially Paul — and made us feel super welcome in the area. It’s a bit of a new wave cafe and its prices reflect that, but they have Aesop soap in the bathroom so that checks out. Food was good but wishing we tried more from their confectionery baked goods section since that definitely seems to be their specialty

Big fan of violet! Some feedback from my latest visit. I know the halva brownie is supposed to be gooey but I felt the one I had went too far into raw and overly oily territory. I also loved that violet did a regular sized latte that was nice and milky. I noticed the size has changed to the smaller size which makes for a stronger tasting latte, which personally I think is a shame! Everywhere else does these tiny lattes, I loved going to violet cos I know you did the bigger size. Anyway big love

Unbelievably special place in london. If you are looking for somewhere unique and with independent village vibes. Violet’s is it! They cook their cakes in house and you can watch them baking away while dining on delicious baked goods and wonderful coffee. They have seating outside which is perfect for sunny London days.

Fabulous and successful staple of Hackney however they need to work on a few things! The baked goods are good but their gluten free options are extremely limited and quite unpleasant to eat. They used to have a nice indoor seating area upstairs but they’ve gotten rid of that, which is a real shame. Employees are generally friendly but service can be (in my view) unnecessarily slow. In terms of being a good corporate citizen, I’d like to see Violet put both a BLM and an LGBTQ+ inclusion sticker on their window to show allyship with marginalised communities. I’d also like to know what local charities Violet supports. Can this information be elegantly displayed somewhere inside the bakery for customers to read? Regarding payments, a big problem for me is: when you pay by card, there’s no visible price on the iPad screen to show how much you’re paying; as a result, I always have to ask the cashier to tell me. If Violet isn’t going to put the cost of the transaction on a screen, then the store needs to train cashiers to say out loud “that’ll be £10.50” or whatever the price is. When you are prompted to pay, the only thing that appears on the payment iPad is a prompt to add tip. How can I add a percentage tip if I don’t even know how much my transaction costs? On the note of tipping, why am I being asked to subsidise the Violet employees’ salaries when the business is on record saying that part of the reason why their products are so expensive is because they pay their employees a “proper” wage (alongside their use of premium ingredients, etc)? One last point regarding sustainability: Violet offers free water to its customers (rightly so!) but the disposable cups they use are made from high-specification plastic which is simply a total waste. If Violet wants to use disposable plastic cups (instead of paper), they should use the *thinnest* plastic cups available to ensure minimal plastic waste wis produced. I get that Violet wants to position itself as a ‘designer’ bakery, but not everything needs to be premium. It’s a disposable water cup; it doesn’t need to be “Five Star” glossy/thick plastic. Just get thin plastic cups which are easier to recycle and which take up less space in bins, please!! Also, I think it would be reasonable to keep the disposable cups behind the counter so customers have to ask for them, rather than just having them next to the water dispenser (where overly consumeristic hipsters just end up mindlessly taking cups of water for the “sake of it” and don’t even drink it). On the note of bins, Violet’s bins (outside the patio door) are also very unclear as to which one is for general waste versus recycling waste. Violet needs to step up its game when it comes to sustainability!

Great bakery, specials are always so tasty

The staff there are so cool and nice! It’s always a treat coming to violet ☺️

Tried their chocolate cupcake with violet buttercream. The chocolate devil’s food cupcake was moist with deep chocolate flavor, not too sweet. The buttercream, however, was overly sweet and grainy - evidently an American buttercream with way too much powdered sugar. Shame they don’t use a meringue buttercream.

My family ordered a birthday cake for me from Violet, it was a chocolate sponge with a white buttercream - and the best cake I have ever tasted. Everyone who tried some was amazed! Will definitely order occasion cakes again and can't wait to come in store.

It’s become a tradition to get one of my BFFs a chocolate bubble cake for her birthday - we all swoon (it’s the best most nostalgic and new at once cake I’ve ever tasted), 23 sing the virtues of Violet and the birthday girl now collects the custom banners - and we do it all again the next year. As long as there are birthdays I hope we always have the option of celebrating this way. This year they brought the cake straight to my door on a particularly busy day, turning up on time, on short notice with a smile and a laugh. Run don’t walk and maybe you’ll find a new tradition of your own!

Banana bread and Birthday cake were amazing.

Soft cupcake with the perfect amount of frosting. Love the variety of flavors!

We ordered a small wedding cake for our civil wedding and it was beautiful, probably one of the yummiest cakes we’ve ever had. It was a violet chocolate cake, and the office manager helpfully suggested leaving off fresh flower decorations in case they wilted slightly in the time between me picking up the cake and serving it. So I added a peony myself from my own garden which was perfect. The cake was expensive but worth it for this special occasion. Thank you Violet!

Your cake we had delivered for our 2 yr old’s birthday this past weekend was just to die for and made his, our’s, and everyone’s day! I have been a fan since day 1, no other bakery comes close. Lots of love to the whole Violet crew. We love everything you do, which is always beautiful and delicious x

A fancy bakery in the residential neighbourhood near Dalston. Ordered the rose madeleines and espresso cupcakes which were good. They are sweet and flavourful so try and pair them with bitter coffee. The chocolate loaf with rum and salted caramel that I had to take home though. That was heaven in a loaf. Moist and rich chocolate cake topped with a deep, bold, golden cream. Just one day and I have almost finished my loaf.