Build and bake Ltd
Quick info
About Build and bake Ltd
Build and bake Ltd is a coffee shop and bakery on Southborough Lane in Bromley, taking walk-in orders with no reservations needed. The kitchen bakes with sweet potato as a healthy ingredient, worked into items alongside the cinnamon roll and brownies on the menu. Coffee is served alongside the bakery items, and the shop opens Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays. Entry is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, and free Wi-Fi is available for anyone settling in. Dogs are welcome on site, which suits customers stopping by with a pet. Beyond eating in, the shop covers takeaway and delivery for those eating off site, and customers can also order online and pick up in person.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cinnamon buns/rolls, brownies, healthy alternative baking (sweet potato) and secret menu milkshakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cinnamon buns/rolls, brownies, healthy alternative baking (sweet potato) and secret menu milkshakes.
Customer Review Summary
The cinnamon rolls draw repeat praise, described by reviewers as hot, gooey, and cooled fresh out back before serving. Close behind are the healthy-alternative bakes made with sweet potato, which several reviewers say carry no "healthy" aftertaste, alongside brownies, flapjack-style proaties, and milkshakes (one reviewer suggests asking for the secret menu). The artisan coffee and lattes also draw consistent mentions. Reviewers repeatedly note the owners and staff by their warmth and friendliness, calling the visits welcoming and the atmosphere unique, with several describing themselves as weekly or monthly regulars. One reviewer flags that nuts appear in nearly everything on offer. Diners describe stopping in even after long drives just to meet the team and try the cinnamon buns fresh.
Customer Review Summary
The cinnamon rolls draw repeat praise, described by reviewers as hot, gooey, and cooled fresh out back before serving. Close behind are the healthy-alternative bakes made with sweet potato, which several reviewers say carry no "healthy" aftertaste, alongside brownies, flapjack-style proaties, and milkshakes (one reviewer suggests asking for the secret menu). The artisan coffee and lattes also draw consistent mentions. Reviewers repeatedly note the owners and staff by their warmth and friendliness, calling the visits welcoming and the atmosphere unique, with several describing themselves as weekly or monthly regulars. One reviewer flags that nuts appear in nearly everything on offer. Diners describe stopping in even after long drives just to meet the team and try the cinnamon buns fresh.
Featured reviews
- Harriot Gregory
“My mum and I visited this bakery and had such a lovely experience. The gentleman who owns and works there was so welcoming and kind, which really made the visit special. The atmosphere is warm and unique, there’s truly nothing else like it. …”
- Erika Elms
“I am so fussy about sweet treats and always check labels etc but this place is literal heaven on earth 😍 everything is delicious and I never feel guilty about having anything! So much so we’re here every weekend ❤️”
- Matt Elms
“Delicious cakes with healthy alternatives. Best milkshakes in town (ask for the secret menu!) Very nice artisan coffee. Owners Matt and Ebs are incredibly friendly and always happy to help, service with a smile. Amil is also a top gent, great service!”
- Gareth Newark
“A lovely café / bakery with a healthy twist. I ordered a box of brownies for mother's day and went with my gf to collect. Tried a proatie (flapjack thing) and a hot iced cinnamon roll 🤤. Both were delicious with no hint of "healthy weird taste". You can't tell there's sweet potato in anything. The coffee and hot chocolate were also really good and everything seems made with love. We'll be going back for brunch at some point for sure. Fair earning: there's nuts in basically everything.”
- Fi
“I’m a new customer with allergies and haven’t even tried my order yet – but wanted to review my wonderful experience so far! …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 3
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
Location
How Build and bake Ltd compares to nearby coffee shops
- Build and bake Ltd · This shop4.988 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: cinnamon buns/rolls, brownies, healthy alternative baking (sweet potato)
- 543 reviews9.7 mi
Mentioned in reviews: toasted banana bread, full house breakfast, back garden area
Build and bake Ltd This shop | Vanilla Black Coffee & Books | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9(88) | 4.4(543) | |
| Price | £1–10 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 9.7 mi |
| Open today | ||
| Wi-Fi / laptop | ✓ | — |
| Pastries | ✓ | — |
| Vegan options | ✓ | — |
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