Fortitude Bakehouse
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A café hidden down a mews in Bloomsbury.
Hidden away on a quiet mews, Fortitude Bakery is a pared-back, unassuming spot with a few outdoor tables and a small selection of baked goods. There are no loaves (except occasionally soda bread): Fortitude’s USP is sourdough cakes. Slow-fermented dough is brought to life with flavours like orange and poppyseed, banana and bilberry, even fermented apple and nutmeg. These loaf-shaped cakes are supplemented by morning buns, sausage rolls and cheese scones; plus a popular Berber omelette, served stuffed into a batbout (Moroccan pitta).
Though it all looked a treat, flavours were a mixed bag. A plum and custard morning bun was glorious – moist but with bite, and generously sized. Also special was the sticky bun (or ‘snail’); fans of babka will love this swirl of doughy goodness. But the loaf cakes tasted too worthy – especially if you’re expecting a regular one. The vegan chocolate and berry wasn’t chocolatey or fruity enough, and a boiled orange and almond option had zing, but the texture was claggy.
In short – if you’re after cream, icing, indulgent toppings and all-round dietary sin, go elsewhere; come here instead for the friendly welcome, brilliant artisanal coffee and to experience slow-ferment baking.
Details
Address: |
35 Colonnade Bloomsbury London WC1N 1JA |
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Transport: | Tube: Russell Square |
Price: | Coffee and cake for two: around £13. |
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