London’s Best Old Bakeries | Eater London
"Of all the “last bastions of old Soho,” Maison Bertaux has the strongest credentials. As London’s oldest patisserie, it’s been rolling croissants and palmiers since 1871. It wears its age gracefully, in a quietly louche way, like a burlesque house that also happens to serve Earl Grey and chocolate choux buns. Nothing beats a pain au chocolat here, still warm from the oven and filled with chocolatey goo. But everything’s perfect really, from the wobbly citron tarts to the humongous plum danishes, stickier than Scotch Tape. The connoisseur’s choice is the Dijon slice, a cheesy, mustardy thing, as indulgent as a deep-dish pizza, and best enjoyed on a royal blue chair looking out onto Greek Street." - Isaac Rangaswami
