Patisserie Valerie

44 Old Compton St, London W1D 4TY

This London favourite first opened in Soho in 1926 by the Belgian-born Madame Valerie. Whichever branch you happen upon in London, you’ll be sure to marvel at the amazing window displays of individual pastries and towers of croquembouche, all of them top-notch. Their croissants are said to be the best in London.