The Hummingbird Bakery Islington

A very small unit, about 100m from Angel Stn.

There are 5 barstools to sit and eat inside.

They had the usual fantastic selection of cupcakes, pies,brownies etc

My favourite being the black bottom.

I have heard their richmond branch does an afternoon tea, so i think i will have to give this place a go more

When the birthday boy mentioned in passing that he wasn't much for desserts but did love a good Key lime pie, I noted it down as any good friend, neighbour or colleague would. Then I began a search of London. Could I procure Key limes and make the pie myself? That idea quickly fell flat and that's where Hummingbird Bakery appeared. Via their website I was able to order and pay for the pie and... more

Meh. Very little selection and most cakes and cupcakes (perhaps even all of them) have cream cheese frosting which many love but I loathe, so there you have it. Will make the slightly longer trek to Gail's in Clerkenwell for my weekly dessert treat.

Additionally, next to no seating and the upcharge for eating in versus take-away is insane. more

My sister and I ordered a lemon raspberry cake for our mom's birthday and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious. The staff was so friendly when I picked it up and their other treats looked very tasty. I will definitely stop by again when I'm in London again! more

Saw this place advertised in Angel Station so I sought them out. I got a vanilla cupcake with vanilla icing and a chocolate Valentine cupcake with chocolate icing. The vanilla cupcake was stale! The chocolate was more moist but for a chocolate cupcake the flavor was lacking. Both cupcakes are not filled to the top of the paper wrapper, about 1/4" down, and then there's a ton of frosting on... more