Ole & Steen

Went in today for breakfast, and I had the lovely Jay serve me. She was so sweet and kind, very fast service. Always served me with a smile which was very welcoming. We ordered the Cinnamon, ham and cheese and salmon bun. It’s hard to look for good matcha but their matcha is VERY GOOD! The place was very clean and very aesthetic. Definitely recommend going here, service is very fast and staff are lovely. But shout out to Jay, as she was such a sweetheart!!

Ole & Steen at Kensington High Street – A Slice of Joy in London During my recent visit to London, I discovered Ole & Steen at Kensington High Street, a café bakery that quickly became my daily retreat for an entire week. What made this place unforgettable was not just the delicious pastries or the expertly brewed drinks, it was the heartwarming atmosphere created by its wonderful team. Ekindra, a cheerful young gentleman at the counter, greeted every customer with genuine warmth and remembered the names of regulars. His attentiveness and friendly demeanor made each visit feel personal. Kalpana, a shy yet incredibly skilled barista, crafted every latte, matcha, or chai with care and precision. You could truly taste the love she poured into each cup. Beyond their roles, it was the little moments that made Ole & Steen feel like a sanctuary. Kalpana would gently prune the indoor plants during quiet hours, adding a touch of serenity to the space. Ekindra kept the café tidy and treated Kalpana like a younger sister, patiently guiding her and sharing light-hearted laughter that often echoed softly through the café. As I sat enjoying my breakfast each morning, the gentle hum of conversation and the occasional giggle from behind the counter brought a smile to my face. It is rare to find a place where the staff’s camaraderie and genuine kindness create such a comforting experience. If you are ever in London and looking for more than just good coffee, Ole & Steen at Kensington High Street offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

This cafe is on the main road of Kensington high street just opposite the tube station . Lovely place to go for a quick breakfast/ brunch as they have nice options of sandwiches , cakes & pastries We really enjoyed our time & sat from 10:30-1:00 🫣Tasty coffee so we had to have one with our breakfast & another with our cakes !!

The Vegan Social is one of my favourite pastries! The custard, choco bits, pastry texture - it's just perfect! If the rating was just about the Vegan Social, it would be a 5! Ole & Steen is always crowded and the tables and floors are not clean. So I just don't enjoy eating the pastry in their cafes.

We popped in here this morning on a Sunday . Everything looked so delicious upon entering and there was a nice clientele base of professionals working , families and individuals. So we decided on the blackberry croissant and the chocolate swirl croissant . It was not only delicious but certainly would be a firm Sunday retreat. The coffee ☕️ was ok not too strong but not to weak I ordered decaf too which was ok . So wish I had the cappuccino on the next visit. Even showed to Keanu as he woke up in NYC this morning saying how delicious it looked . Definitely will pop back. Mrs K Reeves

The service was really friendly and welcoming. Jay made a nice flat white and the milk didn’t have a burnt taste like other coffee shops.

Saturday morning visit. Could find my favourite chocolate balls but the almond croissant and coffee were great to pass the time. Not much seats in the main floor but plenty downstairs.

My Mum and I came here for lunch on the way to visit Kensington Palace. It was so yummy in here that we went back again in the late afternoon/early evening! Jay served us and she was so lovely! She made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble and went above and beyond. Would 100% come back!

I had to take a break from the hotel breakfast, so I found this smart looking place on the high street. They have baked goods, coffee, and other items. As I understand it, it is part of a chain however the quality must stand out over other chains like Starbucks. More on par with a Le Pain Quotidian. I would return for sure.

I never met Ole or Steen, but they make a terrific breakfast roll! This is such a lovely bakery and coffee shop! Our family stopped in for some coffees and baked goods during our trip to London and we were pleasantly surprised. The food is high-quality, great ingredients. Service was solid. The coffee was good (by London standards). I got a breakfast roll (pistachio), that was wonderful. We'll gladly return!

This is a favorite when visiting London! The cinnamon social is to die for. The service makes it a quick stop in the morning, or a sit down meal for lunch. The interior is really nice and the warm smell of pastries brings a nice touch.

Great selection of baked goods, closeby to exercise classes like Barrys and 1Rebel if you worked hard and deserve a post class treat The coffee is good quality, and for sure better than Starbucks chains closeby. The selection of pastries and baked goods have something for everyone from sweet to savoury

Ole and Steen will always be one of my favorite bakeries. I have been in NYC, Denmark, and several locations across London. You have to get the Cinnamon Social. It's delicious! It's like a cinnabon in an eaiser to eat format :) Although there isn't frosting like a Cinnabon, it still ends up tasting just as sweet and lovely. One downside is their app never seems to work for me...

I visited Ole & Steen in Kensington High Street, London on Thursday 26th October, 2023. I purchased a Sourdough loaf of bread. This bread had a lot of flavour and it didnt stick to the roof of my mouth like other breads do. I was told there were no chemicals used to make the bread. It was so good I could have eaten the whole loaf! Definitely the best Sourdough bread I have ever tasted. Will certainly be visiting and buying more of this bread.

tables were all dirty when we walked in, atmosphere was cold and unwelcoming, food could not be warmed up so we had to eat it cold and soggy, bathrooms were closed. food tasted good but the service was nonexistent and the facilities were underwhelming.

Argh, I would love to give more than three stars, and the cinnamon pastries alone deserve a 5+++ (even juicier than my previous faves at Fabrique, who thought such a thing was possible?!). A Danish speciality and these were massive, too, I saved half for Sunday. I've spotted Ole & Steen pop up in several high streets recently, bought some loaves in Richmond before and decided to take a break from a busy Saturday afternoon's shopping at this latest addition to a growing number of bakeries on High Street Kensington. Staff at this end of the counter were super helpful, there are samples of some of the goodies available to taste before you commit, you have the choice to have your loaves sliced. It all takes a while but worth it. I'd ordered and paid my coffee and pastry before the slicing and packing commenced, optimistically presuming that the cappuccino would be ready and waiting by the time everything was sorted ... ... no such luck, I had to join another queue while nervously looking around me for a free table. Ole & Steen is a victim of its own success and should probably invest in some extra staff. All tables upstairs were taken and I ventured downstairs. It smelled, and not of food, so despite some seats on some big shared tables I quickly headed back up, carefully balancing my tray. Ended up on bar stool facing the wall opposite the disabled toilet - not exactly hygge! Summary, great food best enjoyed elsewhere.