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heaven 22nd December 2008

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I have been popping in this place for a few years, and still love it as much as the 1st time.I have bought a few whole cakes (for birthdays) and managed to get them home on a motorcycle even if it was slowly.
The service has never been that great however the cakes are..amazing I recommend this place to anyone and I have.

bellaphon

Overhyped and expensive 11th December 2008

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There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the service nor the ambience at MB. But that air of claptrap surrounding the food served rattles me senseless. How could they possibly charge £4.50 for a Mont Blanc pastry that’s inferior to and cost the same as the Holy Grail version found at Angelina in rue de Rivoli, Paris. For cakes and pastries, you’ll find that they’re better and cheaper at Amato in nearby Old Compton Street. The drinking chocolate was average.

The general consensus suggests that MB is a popular hangout with thespians, luvvies or students of artistic persuasion, if that rings true then they must all be loaded.

stantoncarlisle

Heartbeat of Soho 26th November 2008

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I know its rickety, small and cramped - even though its expanded to take over the building next door. Yet there's something distinctly Soho about this place. Not just because they held a Mighty Boosh exhibition here. With so many portraits of Bryan Ferry in a White Tux, you'd think you were hallucinating! Or the fact they let Noel Fielding doodle all over the walls! It's got that relaxed dufflecoat existentialist, arty Soho feel. On top of that the coffee is good and the cakes very inviting.

CPaskell

Great cakes, brilliant atmosphere 5th September 2008

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I come here for the cakes, I come here for the tea and I come here for the atmosphere. I love that this place still exists, when everything else of any individuality in Soho is shutting down to make way for another chain cafe. The window shows off their great range of cakes and the proprietor always has a chat with me and gives each customer the personal touch, talking through the cake choices and making recommendations. It gets very crowded and very busy but this is part of the fun of the place and part of its charm. The service is quick and the staff are really lovely. One to go to for the experience, as much as the quirky decor, friendly service and tasty cakes.

boxinghefner

over-priced? Over-fun! 28th August 2008

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Maison Bertaux is one of those places you go to; even though it's over-priced, even though it's scruffed round the edges, even though you are practically sitting in your neighbour's lap: because of both the atmosphere and the attractive waiting staff.

walid

23rd July 2008

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Have been there for coffee and cakes a few weeks ago with a few friends. I love the decoration, it's quite original. As for the cakes I found them to be average and overpriced for the quality. If I wanted just cakes and no funky decoration then I would have gone to Paul down the street.

Jobob

My favourite place in London 10th March 2008

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Everytime I come to Maison Bertauz it makes me happy..simple as that..

I love good tea, i love cakes and i love places with a bit of a buzz.. Maison Bertaux is perfect..would walk miles for their cakes..and often do!!(I can justify the cake it I walk there first!!)

sjspage

Tasty! 5th December 2007

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Yes it's small, cramped, has uncomfortable seating and you are very close to the next table - however the window display has a host of quite fantastic sweet delicacies - swill any one of them down with a tea or coffee.

If you've OD'd on sugar products they also serve a pizza slice!

MichalD

Pure magic 1st December 2007

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This is one of the places where you can switch off - or should I say switch over - the moment you place your foot in it. Apart from an amzing selection of cakes and pastries, Maison Bertaux, a place with a very colourful history, has also an equally amazing selection of visitors.

JehonaGjurgjeala

Cafe with character 19th August 2007

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This place is just... spot on. Somehow I think it can bring anyone right in the mood that they are craving at the moment - you can be slightly cooky, gossipy, arty, continental... And if you dont feel like any of the characters mentioned above - it doesnt matter. This cafe has such a bit heart that everyone will feel perfectly at home, wherever they are coming from. Oh, and the cakes are excellent!