A highly acclaimed bakery known for its artisan sourdough loaves and 'melt-in-the-mouth' croissants, distinguished by its trademark pastel pink exteriors. It originated in Crouch End in 2020 and has since expanded to Primrose Hill, Hampstead, Essex Road, Highgate, and is now opening its first central London location.
Delicious coffee and pastries, everything feels thoughtfully made and perfectly balanced. The popcorn cruffin is an absolute must-try: crisp, buttery, lightly sweet and honestly unforgettable. A spot I’ll happily keep coming back to.
Update
After a good experience with coffee and pastries I have decided to spend 6£ on the sourdough bread (ordered via uber eats).
Unfortunately, the bread was terrible. Soft sponge packed in plastic wrap. To compare, I absolutely love San francisco sourdough from Gails, amazing crust outside while soft and pleasant inside. This sourdough was nothing like that, even M&S bread tastes better I’m afraid.
Best pastries and coffee in the neighbourhood, yet worst bread you could possibly buy.
A truly wonderful bakery!!
I didn’t get the name of the person who served me on Sunday, but she was so super friendly, we had a lovely conversation. It was a fantastic visit and my, your popcorn Cruffin!! Exceeded expectations! Your pastries always do 🫶🏻 xx
5
We've been buying bread from Sophia for a few years now, and it is wonderful. Great to see this new, updated cafe with loads more cozy seats and a little courtyard at the back! It's in a great spot, and will definitely become a regular meeting place over a coffee and a bake.
5
Love this place. Arrived late on a 30 degree day…lovely iced coffee, aircon and comfy seat in the corner and a tiramisu croissant. Staff couldn’t have been friendlier!
1
This is the last time I’m shopping at Sophia. Yesterday I bought a croissant which was stale. Fine. This morning I asked for a croissant that wasn’t stale. I was given a baby size croissant, easily half the size of the one I bought yesterday.
At £3.10 - when on the continent paying €1.50 is already expensive - I really expect better quality and consistency.
I have sent more feedback in the previous months. I’m afraid Gail’s does a way better job.
