Love everything about Hummingbird. I always drop by here to have their Earl Grey tea whenever I am in Kensington. The outlet has the perfect ambience for a cafe and well trained staff. They have the best tasting cakes; red velvet is my favourite. Seating arrangement is limited though. Highly recommended!
Their cupcakes are not the pretty or cute ones, no design at all but the taste is something to die for. The red sponge cake is soft not really very sweet. The cream cheese frosting is sweet, which makes a good combination of both. Do grab one if you're down in London. Unfortunately, the other cakes are pretty standard. Vanilla is just normal and the carrot cake tastes a bit weird, I have no idea why I thought I was eating ginger cake. It's probably just me, I did not enjoy the taste of the carrot cake.
If you are a sweet tooth I strongly recommend this bakery because everything looks great! I've tried several cupcakes and loved all, especially the red velvet. I also tried the whoopie but found it too dry. There are not many available seats, but the staff is very nice.
The best spot to go for a cupcake.
I love the red velvet cake and every time I go to London I can not leave without take one with me. Nice Staff
This is the place to go if you appreciate cupcakes. I had the Nutella one and it was delicious. The carrot cake is also very good. The staff is friendly but there aren't too many seats available and some of the tables were dirty.
If your sweet tooth is itching for a fix, head to the Hummingbird Bakery, the shop behind the delicious cupcakes known worldwide. The South Kensington spot is small, but as charming as you’d expect. My friends and I stopped by for a quick treat to enjoy as we explored the city. The staff was so knowledgeable about each flavor, and very helpful.
The Salted Caramel cupcake was spongey and chocolatey, with caramel frosting dotted with chunks of sea salt that add a nice crunch. One of my friends enjoyed a classic Vanilla cupcake, which was anything but plain. The airy cake had a great real vanilla flavor, and the buttercream was perfect- not overly sweet. Another friend chose a delectable Cookies & Cream, perfectly resembling the flavor of the crushed Oreos on top. The cupcake I enjoyed most of all was the famous Red Velvet, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It was so amazing that I had to get a box of six to satisfy my cravings!
Delicious and amazing choices. I even bought some to take away delicious cupcakes and never had a woopie pie quite like it the red velvet was my favourite.
A great place to take a little break, although I had to pass on this as I was only going for take out. A delicious and very tempting selection of cupcakes was on display and I wanted to try them all. As I was on a strict sugar counting diet, I had to settle for just one red velvet cupcake. If the rest of the baked goods are anything like that, I will definitely have to be back for more!
I was given a present, a very pretty box, and inside, two even prettier cupcakes. One was a divine chocolate cupcake and the other a heavenly red velvet. I saw every reason why this place had the reputation it had, being a fan of their black bottom cupcake, I now have added the former to my list of favourites too. Indeed it was bon apétit!
The salted caramel cupcake was amazing. No other words to describe it. Nice place and doesn't seem too busy. Cupcakes are reasonably priced for London. The Lemon Meringue wasn't the greatest, stick to the cupcakes!
"The Hummingbird Bakery truly deserves five stars! I recently visited and had the most delightful experience. Their hot chocolate and cakes are simply divine – the perfect blend of flavors and sweetness. What truly sets this place apart is their wonderful, calm staff. Their service is exceptional, making you feel like a cherished guest. The staff's warmth and attentiveness added to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Every bite of the cake was a heavenly delight, and the hot chocolate was rich and indulgent. The cozy ambiance coupled with their delectable treats creates a perfect spot to unwind. I can't recommend this place enough! If you're looking for a delightful dessert experience with top-notch service, The Hummingbird Bakery is the place to be. I'll definitely be returning for more of their heavenly treats."
Great Vegan 18th Birthday cake for my son, we got the chocolate version and was tasty and moist.
The service at the South Ken branch was really good, the guy who served me was friendly. I also had to collect the cake early, due to a change in my circumstances, and they made it happen, so thank you!
One request to all Hummingbird branches....PLEASE MORE VEGAN OPTIONS!!
Cupcakes are really good, almost at Lola's level. Cake slices are huge, and very tasty. However, service is horrible. They offer only disposable forks, even if you are eating in, and staff rudely refuses to cut their enormous slices in smaller pieces. A shame!
First time in London i found mouth watering pastries !! 🤤
Specially I was looking for red velvet . Price is little bit high but if i compare with the size its worthy. And rainbow cake is on instagrammable mode.hihi.
1 slice is enough for 2 person if you want to share with ur partner . 😬😉
Extremely happy. Very impressed with the service. I arrived and bought a rainbow cake for a birthday party. They wrote my aunts name on top and packaged the cake every well for transport. While they were doing that I enjoyed a coffee and a slice
The rainbow cake had the perfect balance of sponge, frosting etc. Very moist and not so sweet. Will return.
One of my favourite bakeries in town. I usually visit the Nottinghill branch but this is my first in this specific branch. Happy with the service. A bit pricy tho compared to a lot of other bakeries.
Came to this lovely little bakery for heir amazing cakes (anything with the cream cheese frosting is to die for). The variety is good, and they offer gluten free options - i'm nnot sure if there is a fully vegan option though. I was very happy with the service as well. The staff happily obliged to my preferences of which cupcakes went in which boxes. Oh,and they also sell last minute candles for £2. Quick and easy payment was made and i left with a smile on my face.
There are some seats in the shop but not many as it is quite cosy inside.
Very teasty cakes and good service.
Price is also good for what you get!
Awesome place, very cozy jazz background music and their own coffee which is the best I have had in a while. Would come again if I wasn't a tourist.
The greatest cupcakes I’ve ever had - especially red velvet and black bottom! Perfection.
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