Fred Bakery Holborn
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About Fred Bakery Holborn
On Northington St, Fred Bakery Holborn is a coffee shop pairing an artisan bakery counter with Italian gelato. Croissants form the core of the counter, including a tiramisu version that regulars order often, alongside pain suisse au chocolat and a ham and cheese croissant. Other items include a chocolate brownie cruffin, pistachio yuzu, strawberry tarte, and cookies, with staff on hand to help pick one. Drinks extend beyond coffee to iced matcha, iced lattes, and orange juice. Seating runs along the street side, and staff take orders directly at the table rather than at a counter. It operates on a walk-in basis, and dogs are welcome inside. Fred Bakery also has a branch on Oxford Street.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
30 dishes · mains £1–12- Flat White£3.75
- Latte£4.00
- Cappuccino£4.00
- Mocha£4.00
- Hot Chocolate£4.50
- Chai Latte£4.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tiramisu croissant, tiramisu coffee, chocolate brownie cruffin and iced matcha.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tiramisu croissant, tiramisu coffee, chocolate brownie cruffin and iced matcha.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most often to the signature tiramisu croissant, praised for its cream on top, with the tiramisu coffee, cookies and a pistachio and yuzu strawberry tarte close behind. Pastries are described as fresh, light and balanced, not too sweet, and the cafe is called clean, with a few noting it never felt rushed or crowded despite steady foot traffic. Friendly, warm staff come up repeatedly, including a free cookie offered to a first-time visitor and help choosing which cookie to try. The criticism is mixed. One reviewer found the pain suisse au chocolat too dense and heavy, though the ham and cheese croissant was more balanced, and said they would not go out of their way for it. Another, visiting in scorching heat, reported the branch had hardly any products, the air conditioning off, baristas who seemed cold and rushed to close, and pointed to the Oxford Street branch instead. Several praise the street-side seating for people watching with a morning coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most often to the signature tiramisu croissant, praised for its cream on top, with the tiramisu coffee, cookies and a pistachio and yuzu strawberry tarte close behind. Pastries are described as fresh, light and balanced, not too sweet, and the cafe is called clean, with a few noting it never felt rushed or crowded despite steady foot traffic. Friendly, warm staff come up repeatedly, including a free cookie offered to a first-time visitor and help choosing which cookie to try. The criticism is mixed. One reviewer found the pain suisse au chocolat too dense and heavy, though the ham and cheese croissant was more balanced, and said they would not go out of their way for it. Another, visiting in scorching heat, reported the branch had hardly any products, the air conditioning off, baristas who seemed cold and rushed to close, and pointed to the Oxford Street branch instead. Several praise the street-side seating for people watching with a morning coffee.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Please visit the one on Oxford street which is incredible! This branch hardly has any products and they kept the ac off in the scorching heat, felt they were in a rush to close. Baristas also quite cold and didn’t realise we also spoke turkish and could understand every word they were saying about their customers! Having said that, I highly rate their other branch. Just fantastic staff and environment”
- Google user
“Irem was a wonderful waitress. The food and coffee are beautiful... The pastries are so light and a perfect balance of flavour. Excellent spot to 'people watch' and enjoy your mooring coffee. Highly recommend. Price wise was pretty decent for London, much better than a lot of other places we have been. The cafe is very clean as well.”
- Google user
“Visited on a Sunday morning, it was well stocked and quiet, with friendly customer service. I got the pain suisse au chocolat (was very chocolaty and a bit too dense and heavy for my preference) and a ham and cheese croissant (this was more balanced) The pastries are definitely well made and great care has been taken in preparing them. If you’re in the area and need a snack - drop by, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to seek this place out if that makes sense”
- Google user
“Great coffee is easy to find, but genuinely warm service isn’t. This place nailed both. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. You can tell they care, and it makes all the difference. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you Irem and jihee amazing ladies and amazing pasties”
- Google user
“Absolutely loved my experience at Fred! The tiramisu coffee was amazing, and the cakes and desserts were so fresh and delicious. Everything tasted high quality and perfectly balanced ,not too sweet, just perfect. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was lovely too. Definitely one of my favorite spots for coffee and dessert. Can’t wait to come back!”
Highlights
“Artisan Bakery, Coffee and Italian Gelato”
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Location
Coffee shops near Fred Bakery Holborn
- Hopper Coffee4.71570.1 mi
vanilla latte, flat white, almond croissant
- knockbox coffee4.71,1240.2 mi£1–15Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
cortado, toasties, brownies
- 0.2 mi
matcha, specialty coffee, avocado halloumi roll
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Bakery HolbornWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.71,016 | — | £10–20 | tiramisu croissant, tiramisu coffee, chocolate brownie cruffin |
| Hopper Coffee | 4.7157 | 0.1 mi | — | vanilla latte, flat white, almond croissant |
| knockbox coffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.71,124 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | cortado, toasties, brownies |
| Attendant Coffee Roasters | 4.3271 | 0.2 mi | — | matcha, specialty coffee, avocado halloumi roll |
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