"A sugary Soho constant since 1871, Maison Bertaux specialises in cakes and fancies. The epic hand-piped éclairs come in nostalgic paper cases, the buttery, slightly crisp croissants are supersized, and there’s a piano next to the till. Next door to the grab-and-go counter, there’s a sweet little tea room that’s perfect for people who love Nancy Meyers interiors and gossiping over a rich double-decker paris-brest." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager