Hansel and Gretel Bakery & Patisserie

I’d give this place 3.5 if possible as 3 seems a bit too harsh and 4 seems a bit much. So after searching around and seeing nice reviews, I visited the place to try out their Pistachio Bakewell that they have posted almost everywhere on maps to Instagram etc.

Brought home and tried that along with Almond Bakewell as well as per the recommendation. It felt a bit dry to me and wasn’t as amazing as I thought it would be or as it looked.

I am not sure I am going to try it again.

Charming bakery with a great selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches. They also do Too Good To Go bags which have been amazing value when we’ve tried it. I miss the beautiful cake display they used to have in the middle of the space (it made it much easier to browse), but I’m guessing it might have been taken away for health and safety reasons? In any case worth dropping by if you’re in the area. Coffee and staff are nice too.

Had a delicious morning pastry and coffee here before visiting the National Gallery on Clare Street. Lovely friendly staff too.

I had I hopes for the top rated bakery. The coffee was good. Service was good. The twice baked almond croissant was lacking crispness or crunch on outer layers. Seemed a bit underbaked, but otherwise good. I purchased a sandwich for train ride later in day. The brie cranberry & pear sandwich was exceptional. The bread was perfection and the filling a perfect combo. Definitely give it a try. Look for baked goods with light browning.

Wow, what delicious sweet pastries you can find here. We loved each piece we’ve tasted: scones, croissant, pistachios cake etc.