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Aux Pains de Papy

Bakery££££
King's Cross, London
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Aux Pains de Papy
9.1/10
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    Ranked #3 for French pastries in London
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    Aristote K.
    "Proper traditional french bakery with top notch quality bread"(5 Tips)
    Lillian K.
    "corner of France."(3 Tips)
    Jenny K.
    "Yummy almond croissant and pretty good coffee on the go..."(12 Tips)
    Erika R.
    "Real French bakery in the heart of London!"(2 Tips)
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  • Erika R.heart icon on user image
    Erika RobbinsJuly 18, 2016
    Real French bakery in the heart of London! The pastries and sandwiches are very tasty.
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    nikMay 26, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Probably my favourite cafe, ever! The French pastries and coffee taste so great, and the guys who run it are the nicest.
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  • Jenny K.heart icon on user image
    Jenny KempfJune 25, 2018
    Super nice coffee and yummy croissants :) almond croissant is a dream. You always have to cue, they are fast! 2 tables outside, next to street but nce for a quick coffee in the morning sun.
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    Constance | @croostifoodiJune 2, 2016
    French bakery with authentic viennoiseries and pastries. Better than some in France!
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  • Lillian K.
    Lillian KuanJanuary 16, 2015
    A bakery (boulangerie) like you would find in every corner of France. Un croissant pour mon petit-déjeuner merci!
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  • Aristote K.heart icon on user image
    Aristote KoenMarch 13, 2015
    Proper traditional french bakery with top notch quality bread and viennoiseries. Better than many bakeries in france!
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  • Bogdan F.heart icon on user image
    Bogdan FelsJanuary 5, 2019
    Amazing pastries, great sandwiches and coffee. A little bit of Paris in the heart of London.
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  • Dom S.
    Dom Stingas PaczkoNovember 19, 2015
    Made a late last minute stop here before my train home...picked up two sweet treats...Opera and Choclate gatteux. Both amazingly wonderful!
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  • Yildiz A.
    Yildiz AricanOctober 16, 2013
    Highly recommended is this French bakery with the cosy environment and super delicious stuff!
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  • Jamie N.
    Jamie NewmanDecember 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Proper French boulangerie with tasty croissants and a warm, welcoming service.
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  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HammersleyAugust 14, 2014
    The almond pain au chocolat is pretty damn good. The fruit tarts extraordinary.
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  • Andrew J.heart icon on user image
    Andrew JonesFebruary 22, 2014
    Very fine place indeed. Had take out both days. I think the price good. £2 a loaf.
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  • Conor 林.heart icon on user image
    Conor 林诺 コナーAugust 16, 2014
    Lovely fresh croissants & bread and good coffee. Love it.
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  • Aggi C.
    Aggi CantrillSeptember 11, 2013
    Best get there early for more variety. Good sweet things, but not much seating.
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  • Marta B.heart icon on user image
    Marta BoguszAugust 13, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Delicious croissants and coffee. Perfect treat in the morning
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  • Fabienne H.
    Fabienne HBJune 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Probably the best Chaussons aux pommes in London
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  • Ipek
    IpekFebruary 11, 2018
    Really authentic, tasty French bakery
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  • Ania S.heart icon on user image
    Ania SJuly 22, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Still the best baguettes I've ever tasted.
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  • Martin E.heart icon on user image
    Martin EdenJanuary 12, 2020
    Very good croissant aux amond
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  • Timothé L.heart icon on user image
    Timothé LeroyJanuary 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Simply the best bakery I found in London
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  • Jenny K.heart icon on user image
    Jenny KempfJune 25, 2018
    Yummy almond croissant and pretty good coffee on the go...
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  • Kate K.heart icon on user image
    Kate KlinkJanuary 17, 2019
    Almond croissants are the best ❤️
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  • Natasja G.heart icon on user image
    Natasja GiezenSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best croissants this side of Paris :-)
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  • Jovana N.heart icon on user image
    Jovana NinkovicJuly 17, 2017
    Sandwiches and croissants
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  • Petteri S.
    Petteri SpåraSeptember 27, 2013
    Authentic French artisan bakery
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  • Frederic F.heart icon on user image
    Frederic F.October 16, 2017
    La vraie boulangerie française à Londres
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Aux Pains de Papy
279 Grays Inn Rd
London
Greater London
WC1X 8QF
United Kingdom
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Closed until 7:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
  • Mon–Fri
    • 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
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    • 8:00 AM–Noon
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+44 7771 613779
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Outdoor Seating
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