Benjamin's reviews
Review of Peyton and Byrne
09 Jul 07, 21:00
Traditionalesque Delights 
From the people that brought you Inn The Park and the cafe at the National Gallery, this tiny bakery (sandwiched between Heal's and Habitat on Tottenham Court Road) is a masterpiece of retro styling and canny 21st century presentation.
The shop's self declared aim to bring “old-school” baking into a modern environment is manifested in classic british cakes, post-modern 'builder's tea' and incredibly luminescent cupcakes (perhaps the day-glo green icing is an attempt to cash in on the new rave movement?).
What saves this place from being a traditionalesque nightmare is the quality of the produce on offer. The aforementioned cupcakes are incredible and wouldn't be out of place in the most du jour bakeries in NYC. Trust me - bring some of these into the office on your birthday and Julie from accounts will be a mate for life.
In summary, top quality cakes served up from a contrived, yet lovely, shop.
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Review of Euphorium Bakery
19 May 07, 13:54
Bready or not here I come... 
This tiny branch of the Islington-based bakers (2 stores, the other is on Chapel Market) produces some of the best bread I've ever tasted! Cracking croissants, fantastic French sticks and brilliant brioche. Well worth a visit early in the morning when the bread is fresh out of the oven.
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