The Old Post Office Bakery

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best bakery I have ever been to in the UK!! Sausage rolls are delicious and took me a few orders to realise there was no meat in there. The other favourites include cheese and onion pastie (think that's also vegan or veggie), bread and butter pudding, so light yet intense in cinnamon and spices, pain au chocolat has over a trillion layers, never had anything like it and lastly their sourdough breads and almond crossoints are excellent! Can agree with some posts that staff aren't necessarily warming, but they've been there since the early mornings... and could never be replaced with any terrible supermarket bakery.

A bakery, where I come from, is the staple of a neighborhood. It can tell you all you need to know and it becomes a hub unknowingly. I’m not vegan but I have loved every single one of their vegan delicacies. I would never give them less than 5 stars simply because the neighborhood wouldn’t be the same without them. Ok because of their vegan sausage roll too 😂

The finest bakery in all the world. I have been eating this bread since a little girl as my hippy mum used to buy it. Well, I still buy it as nothing comes close to the flavour of the 3 seed loaf apart from all their other bread but the 3 seed is my first choice!?!. I have tried other bakers and they just don't match up.I have to travel to get to Stockwell bakery but it is all worth it. I slice and freeze the bread and it lasts well and is easy to prepare. All of their baked goods are amazing and I am glad it has found new owners to keep it going, I really was very gutted when it was gonna shut. So keep up the marvelous work, you have never let me down old post office!.

Amazing pastries, agree they’re some of the best in the Clapham area and worth the walk. I don’t understand the negative reviews about service. It was fast, friendly and polite. I think some people are on a power trip and want to be idolised and worshipped by their shop assistants, aka the cringey American-type of service which is sadly slowly creeping into the UK more and more. The staff weee efficient and in no way rude, they’re busy and they’re doing their job well.

Had a chance to order in emergency, what a delight it was, great taste Brownies, Banana Bread and Flap Jacks. This place is a must visit and the people working there are extremely nice as well :)

this is a fantastic honest bakery with amazing selection of gluten-free seeded bread in lovely small loaves. as you walk in, its like a little hatch area but it's wonderful and they are so friendly there. they also do a great range of vegan and gluten-free cake. highly recommended i grabbed a couple of loaves that i pre-ordered the day before and drove from surrey all the way to stockwell it was well worth it

This bread, is the best bread I’ve ever tried in London. Highly recommended especially on a Sunday morning when fresh backed. Our favorite is the 5 seed sourdough! (the entire household had to quarantine since Friday and we miss u)

Great value for money and good selection of pastries/bread. We bought a few different things to try and some were great (chocolate cake) others were good/ok (sausage roll/cheese croissant). However with friendly service and great prices I would happily return.

Friendly service, amazing pastries and breads. Brilliant focaccia and sandwiches. Made with love. Was given a free pasty as they'd run out of focaccia. Lovely personal touch.

Great small bakery with amazing breads at good prices. I had a Sunflower Loaf which was really good and with a lovely smell.

This one was lying in my bookmarks for so long I almost forgot about it. Fortunately, having found myself further south on a Sat I figured its time to give it a go. Despite its tiny size (2 customers and its crowded, seriously) it is instantly obvious that the place is well established. The interior looks like an old school craftsmans workshop and so do the products displayed in uneven stacks on the front counter. And what a sight it is with the croissants, cakes, buns and swirls mounting in front of you, tempting to dive into them head first. And so I did, sort of. After packing all my bags though I realised that I have no idea where to actually eat it (I live more than an hours commute from the place). I ended up heading to Brixton Market for somewhere to taste the goods (bad choice for slow food appreciation). Despite surrounding the noise I really loved all the products: Spelt, date and walnut slice - moist, packed with lovely crunch Pain au chocolat - big, light and chewy, layers with just the right amount of butter, crunchy chocolate tasting hmmm...homely, so nice, reminded me of old times Bread pudding - awesome texture - very rich and yet morish, not overkilled like some brownies with similar consistency Cinnamon swirl - classic flavours, without any deviations, just solid craft, home-styled bake To test the basics I also had a ciabatta and brioche, the second unusually dense, probably my least favourite of the bunch. A great shame was that I was too mesmerised and got too much stuff lacking time to fully appreciate it. Top tip: take it home, grab some butter, play some music or invite good company. In out crazy City this is really a gem.

People have lost connection with bread. But not here at PO bakery. They are incredible bread makers with a real commitment to their workers, community and planet. Their spelt croissants are a meal in itself. Far surpassing the saturated fat loaded flaky ones people think are authentic. We consume over 12 million loaves in the UK each day. Most made using methods that have little regard for nutritional qualities or the environmental and social impact of production and distribution. If you want to eat pretend, dodgy bread with undeclared ingredients that bear little resemblance to original healthy iron and vitamin laden bread go to any supermarket. So you see the OPB is more than just a tasty bakery. Its saves the planet adds value to it's community cares for and yes feeds us.

Stale pastries, but friendly service and quaint location. Not sure what all the fuss is about this place. Tried it on a Sunday morning. Got the pain au chocolat, which was all bread and a little stream of chocolate that was as hard as a chocolate bar and not at all integrated into the pastry. Bread was dry and spongy, not at all like the flaky and buttery consistency it is supposed to have. I also got a Chelsea bun which was rock hard. I took one bite and threw the rest away. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and the place itself is cute. I would normally love to support a place like this, but won't go back. Maybe the bread is good, but the pastries were terrible. I've had better from Tesco.

Smells delicious, fresh pastries, lovely friendly people I typically follow the crowds down Clapham High St. to the common whenever I'm in this area but a house viewing drew me down Landor Rd. I'm glad it did. On my way to the viewing, I passed the bakery on the far side of the street and mentally noted that it looked good, but maybe nothing special. On my way back I realised just how wrong I was. I had just had my second breakfast of the day at Breads Etcetera (great place!) so hunger was far from my mind (or stomach for that matter). Thoughts of being too full fled once the delightful aromas emanating from this small bakery reached me, hooking me in and before I knew it I had reversed my path and ducked into a shop barely larger than my closet. Seeing the look of dazed confusion on my face, the smiling lady behind the counter left me be with a "take your time, love" hiding the chuckle bubbling up from her lips. I elected to try something new (a spicy jamaican pasty) and one of my favourites (carrot cake). The jamaican pasty was all flaky pastry with a thin lining of spicy beans and sweet corn in between. I would have preferred more filling as the beans and corn were absolutely delicious but overall it was a tasty snack. The carrot cake was moist and sweet in all the right ways, with nuts and chocolate covered flaked almonds adding a satisfying crunch. There was only a quarter inch of sugar icing which I prefer as it tends to let the cake speak for itself as opposed to overwhelming it with sweetness as all too often happens. I'll be back, probably tomorrow night as I take to the street of Clapham to find my next home. Oh and it's dirt cheap with most cakes and pastries being around a squid and a half.

I'm always happy when I find a new bakery, and this is a cute little one. Sadly it's a bit out of my way (though actually it's only a ten minute walk from Clapham North tube), so I rarely come here. But it is lovely. It was one of the first organic bakeries to open in South London, and has been running since 1982 - though I think they used to be in a different location. Not entirely sure whether their spot now really is an old post office. Anyway, small as it is, they have a fairly good range of breads, cakes, tarts and pastries. Haven't tried everything in here, but I can definitely recommend their apple crumble and the pastries. Mmmm.

This place is an absolute find. Unbeknown to the masses on Clapham High St, this bready delight is tucked away on Landor Rd just out of the way. I argue to the court that this is the best bakery in the Clapham Area. A gutsy call... but... Exhibit A - date and walnut bread. Drooooool. Exhibits B,C,D,E,F.,... their cakes. Exhibits G,H,I,J,K.... the pastries! Objection you say? I will counter argue that their feta and spinach pastry is mindblowing. Judge over-rules. Case closed. I live the other end of Clapham now but still trek up here on a Saturday morning. If you're lazy you'll find their stall at the Sourced Market on Venn St every last weekend of the month http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/sourced-markets-london

Delicious bread and pastries (all organic), and in close proximity to my house - this place is truly amazing. In fact, many people have probably eaten their fare without realising - they supply bread and rolls to most of the pub and restaurant kitchens in South London. Vegetarian friendly (my housemate was shocked to learn that their delectable 'Sausage Roll' was in fact meat-free!), this is my first stop come Saturday morning. The staff aren't always friendly (try getting a smile out of the hippy looking brunette) but when the food this good it doesn't matter!

I walk by this place every morning and have to strain from not going in and buying out the place. Everything I've gotten there has been amazing (foccaccia is the only thing that isn't incredible, but it's still yummy). Favorites are: almond croissant, pain au chocolat, sausage roll, chelsea bun

Excellent bakery in South London. Lots of different breads on offer, plus sweet and savoury goodies - the pain au chocolat is about the best I've ever tasted. But watch out - the good stuff sells out fast

A real gem, I've been eating the wholemeal bread for years, excellent. Great to see thriving independent shops that have business because they do something well not because of expensive branding. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to get your fresh breads! Hidden gem!

The bread here is really superlative, with great consistency of quality. A very interesting range of breads (and popular selection of savoury snacks, cakes and pastries), and much better - and cheaper - than most of the stuff turned out by the big names. The sunflower bread is gorgeous. They make a variety of sourdoughs, and a non-wheat white loaf.

Eating one (or two) of their still-hot Pain au Chocolats on the way back from buying the bread on a Saturday morning is one of my great treats. It's great bakery with delicious breads that could be home made expect that you can't make them this good. Worth going out of your way for.

On a recent return, I found this humble quality organic machine to be firing on all cylinders. The behemothic spinach and feta rolls are tasty enough to overwhelm you, so much that alongside even good quality sausage rolls you may imagine the latter have taken on some cardboard. I believe they would also be at the top of their own league if there is one.

kinda hype over substance here. saw the reviews and thought worth travelling to go visit today. wouldn't say it was worth it. i brushed off by owner, the brownie was nothing to write home about, peanut cookie was stale. olive bread was nice though. totally just ok.

My girl and I have a tradition of getting some of their yummy pastries and enjoy them while watching series of How I Met your Mother or Monk. Very pleasant times. Lovely indeed.

This little bakery is a true gem. I recently found out that it is located just a few minutes away from my apartment and ever since I've been coming here almost every day. The baked goods that they offer are simply mouthwatering and delicious. Additionally the prices are pretty good and the lady that sells the products is always very friendly and even gives me samples sometimes.

Best bread and christmas cake I've ever tasted. Always look forward to eating the bread when I come to London and always feel the better from eating it.