Famous for its beautifully presented French patisserie, try Patisserie Valerie if you’re looking for an afternoon pick me up or a sweet treat to start your day. With five classic cake flavours to choose from, as well as eclairs, tarts and pastries, you have no shortage of choice here.
Founded in 1926, by Madam Valerie, it was the first mainstream café in the UK to introduce French Patisserie to a British audience and has since taken over with many stores across the UK showcasing everything the delicacy has to offer.
Choose from the classic strawberry, double chocolate, black forest, baked cheesecake or mille-feuille, flavours which always feature in store, as well as other flavours which vary depending on the day and the café that you visit. You can guarantee fresh hand-made cakes cut into the perfect portion sizes each time you visit though.
You can even enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with all the fixings from cream tea and mini versions of its most popular patisserie all teamed with sandwiches, quiches and either tea or a glass of bubbles. Make the most of it while you're here though, because its afternoon tea is only available at selected stores.
Although known for its sweet treats, Patisserie Valerie also has a savoury menu filled with the likes of smashed avocado; salads and French classics like the croquet madam and grilled croissants with a selection of different fillings.
As well as being able to order food in the café itself, you can also get things to takeaway if you’re in a hurry, and order personalised cakes online to be picked up instore. From decoration to flavour and filling, its down to you to make your perfect cake. All you need to do after that is wait a few days and then go and pick it up instore ready for your special event.