Search

Maison Bertaux

28 Greek Street, W1D 5DQ Full details & map

Patisserie/Bakery: French

Time Out says 7 Users say 3/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Nov 28 2011

A long-time Soho favourite, Maison Bertaux doesn't beguile every visitor, but if you can see the charm in its hard-worn furniture, chaotic decor and unruly service, you'll be rewarded with an enlivening café experience. The pâtisserie was opened in 1871 by French Communards and continues to stick to what it knows best: viennoiseries and classic, cream-loaded confections baked here daily.

The mont blancs, éclairs and millefeuilles all glisten temptingly enough from the large window, but their execution varies. If you're not up to the risk, choose the reliably delicious frangipanes or go for a savoury snack. The selection is brief - the choice is essentially quiche (again, uniformly good) or the popular dijon slice (a pastry involving mustard and melted cheese) - but it comes with a good fresh salad.

There's usually space to sit downstairs and watch the world go by, or else you can head up to the shabby first floor where there's a madcap gallery starring the art world's more eccentric talents.

Tags: European, French, Hip factor, People watching, Romance, Central, Soho, Budget, Tea room (afternoon tea), Snack bar/Fast food, Café, Patisserie/Bakery

Comment 10 Tweet Share

Maison Bertaux details

Address

Maison Bertaux

28 Greek Street W1D 5DQ

Transport Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus or Tottenham Court Road tube

Telephone

020 7437 6007

Maison Bertaux website

Open 9am-10pm Mon-Sat; 9am-8pm Sun

Main courses £3.60-£4.75

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 7, pavement ), Babies and children admitted, Takeaway service

Maison Bertaux map

Restaurants & cafés near Maison Bertaux

See all restaurants near Maison Bertaux

Bars & pubs near Maison Bertaux

See all bars & pubs near Maison Bertaux

Just drinking? See Bars & Pubs

Share your thoughts

Name (will appear on the site) *
Email (will not appear on the site) *
Add a star rating Min 1 star. Zero stars will be treated as unrated.
Enter text...
Keep me in the know with the latest London news, offers and events.

* Mandatory fields for leaving a comment

Comments & ratings 3/5 (Average of 7 ratings)

By tom - Feb 5 2012

overpriced and even overcharged by old man behind counter,, £27 for 4 cakes and 2 teas ,, go round the corner to Pauls instead

Report

By Julian - Nov 30 2011

5/5

Best café in London: fantastic cakes and pastries and personality. In a world of blandness and fake smiles, I relish their indifference to whether I like them or not.

Report

By le - Nov 7 2011

1/5

if you go for something different, it's fine but not the place for good food and service. pricey and totally not worth it.

Report

By Tom - Sep 23 2011

Lovely food, great coffee. Shocking service. Its basic manners to say please and thank you and not have a conversation on the phone (seemingly unrelated to the business) while serving customers. I don't mind paying over the odds for decent food and drink but at least give the outward appearance you are grateful for the custom. Avoid.

Report

By Letty_Lulu - Jul 17 2011

A regular at Maison Bertaux but sadly, after today's event, I shall not be returning. Popped by today for Sunday afternoon tea for two and was turned away by the staff at Maison Bertaux expressing, "Sorry, but unless you're going to buy a cake with that, we can't serve you." UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE! Disgusting, so took my business to Patisserie Valerie just a few yards away, where we were treated with the utmost respect and attention. Very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Would not recommend Maison Bertaux due to their snooty BS attitude. I do highly recommend Patisserie Valerie at the corner of Old Compton Street and Dean Street. Pat Val's cakes are much better too!

Report

By Jenny - Jul 12 2011

2/5

Lovely food. Very blunt man behind counter who ruined the atmosphere of an otherwise nice place.

Report

By Netaf - Jul 11 2011

5/5

Went there yesterday for first time. Cakes were awesome, really top notch which is rare to find in London... Seating well there was plenty of it plus peaceful outside seating. Tea lovely, didn't try the coffee. Thought it was a great way to end the day. Not sure why its rated so low? Maybe a tad on expensive side and a tad grotty but this is soho!