Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Fitzrovia, London, United Kingdom

Peyton and Byrne - Cute cake shoppe by VickieMac

VickieMac — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:45:09 +0000

Review by VickieMac

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7580 2522

Website: http://www.peytonandbyrne.com

Tags: delicatessen, rare finds, cakes

I've had "fairy cakes" and cupcake shaped baked goods but no actual cupcakes as I know and love 'em. So I went to this place on recommendation from a friend. Glad I did as it's the first place in the UK I've had a real cupcake. When I walked into Peyton & Byrne I was greeted with the prettiest giant cupcakes I've had the pleasure of consuming since I left the other side of the pond. They were very big, very pretty and very yummy and will certainly help keep my chubby cheeks!!

However, the lady behind the couter could have been a bit nicer and the cakes were a little dry (I tried a few varieties) so I'm only giving them 4/5.

I'm still searching for the perfect pretty cupcake...I've had "fairy cakes" and cupcake shaped baked goods but no actual cupcakes as I know and love 'em. So I went to this place on recommendation from a friend. Glad I did as it's the first place in the UK I've had a real cupcake. When I walked into Peyton & Byrne I was greeted with the prettiest giant cupcakes I've had the pleasure of consuming since I left the other side of the pond. They were very big, very pretty and very yummy and will certainly help keep my chubby cheeks!!

However, the lady behind the couter could have been a bit nicer and the cakes were a little dry (I tried a few varieties) so I'm only giving them 4/5.

I'm still searching for the perfect pretty cupcake...

Sainsbury's - brilliant solution to last-minute shopping needs by Navajo_Pete

Navajo_Pete — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:56:13 +0000

Review by Navajo_Pete

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7580 7820

Website: http://www.sainsburys.co.uk

Tags: bakery, newspapers / magazines, bargain

This was one of the first of the new breed of inner-London Sainsbury stores and still going strong. It is conveniently located along TCR, where itâ¬"s not too busy and where there are some similarly sized stores nearby.

The store is not too vast and has an â¬Üopenâ¬" layout, with lower aisles and shelving, a good selection of chilled meals and snacks, a large â¬Üfresh salad & fruitâ¬" bar and all the usual supermarket items you would expect in a decent Sainsburyâ¬"s.

The wine department is not huge, but has a good selection of decent wines in the Â£5-9 bracket.

The atmosphere in the store is remarkably pleasant and relaxed â¬ not a mean achievement in such a fast-paced and competitive environment. I think this is because light levels are lower than usual and a lot of use is made of spot lights.
This was one of the first of the new breed of inner-London Sainsbury stores and still going strong. It is conveniently located along TCR, where itâ¬"s not too busy and where there are some similarly sized stores nearby.

The store is not too vast and has an â¬Üopenâ¬" layout, with lower aisles and shelving, a good selection of chilled meals and snacks, a large â¬Üfresh salad & fruitâ¬" bar and all the usual supermarket items you would expect in a decent Sainsburyâ¬"s.

The wine department is not huge, but has a good selection of decent wines in the Â£5-9 bracket.

The atmosphere in the store is remarkably pleasant and relaxed â¬ not a mean achievement in such a fast-paced and competitive environment. I think this is because light levels are lower than usual and a lot of use is made of spot lights.

Greggs - Bread is so soft! by pindulgence

pindulgence — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:11:52 +0000

Review by pindulgence

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7323 9052

Website: http://www.greggs.co.uk

Tags: bargain, patisserie, sandwiches

Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!