Maison Bertaux
Patisserie · Soho
28 Greek St, London W1D 5DQ, United Kingdom
Highlights
French patisserie with art gallery spaces, serving éclairs & tarts.
French patisserie with art gallery spaces, serving éclairs & tarts.
"In our former lives, we were part of Soho’s Paris commune and we sat in Maison Bertaux all day consuming vast quantities of choux pastry as one of our many lovers compared our eyes to the Seine at night. Is this entirely factual? No. Has Maison Bertaux been a sugary Soho constant since 1871? Yes. The epic hand-piped éclairs come in nostalgic paper cases, the paris-brest is deliriously rich and nutty, and there’s a sweet little tea room that’s perfect for people who love Nancy Meyers interiors." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna
"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
"Society needs to accept that sugar is a respite from every online article that teases a four-day work week. If you agree, you’ll love Maison Bertaux. It’s the ideal place to start lunch with a pizza-goes-to-Paris Dijon slice and end it with a selection of choux, tarts, and fancies. There’s a sweet little tea room and pavement seating if you want to sit down for some quality time with the epic hand-piped éclairs, but you can also grab-and-go and they’ll tie your takeaway box up in pink ribbon." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna
"What To Get: Hand-piped éclairs in paper cases and a rich double-decker paris-brest. Time Capsule Factor: The cakes and fancies at this sugary Soho constant look and taste like they’re from a time when dainty measurements were a faux pas. Sit out on the pavement under the blue-and-white awning if you want to feel all cafe society or opt for the tea party setting inside, complete with Great British street party icon, bunting." - jake missing, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
"Long before Soho became the home of graphic design studios and boutiques that sell bankruptcy-inducing cleansers, there was Maison Bertaux. A sugary Soho constant since 1871, it specialises in cakes and fancies. The expert, fruit-loaded tarts and choux classics are of the Marie Antoinette genre of sweet treat. They look and taste like something from an era when dainty measurements were a faux pas and rich, whipped praline crème was the true meaning of luxury. This place is generous with its cream servings, icing sugar, and charm: 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. When the sun’s out, our go-to move is to sit on one of the pavement tables with the strawberry tart and participate in our favourite type of people-watching—seeing busy Londoners’ stern faces melt at the sight of the window display. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Heidi Lauth Beasley
