Peyton and Byrne (London)

Covent Garden is full of cosy little cafes with an array of delicious desserts. Peyton and Byrne on Wellington Street is another one of these places. Although there are various Peyton and Byrne bakeries around London, and the company also has several restaurants under its belt, it still retains an intimate, cafe atmosphere that does not feel overly commercial. When you look upon it from the outside, it looks like a cute Parisian coffee shop. The decor inside also matches this description.

When my friends and I went, we all decided to order a different cake/pastry so we could sample a variety of their delicious-looking offerings. We ended up ordering lemon drizzle cake, carrot cake, and a chocolate cupcake (they had a different name, but that was essentially what it was). I have to say, every single one of these items were incredible. The lemon cake was fluffy and light with a strong, fresh taste of lemon - don't you hate when sometimes it seems like places have used bottled lemon juice rather than fresh lemons in their 'lemon' cakes? The carrot cake also lived up to its name, in the sense that the carrot taste wasn't overwhelmed by the creamy topping, as can usually be the case with lower quality versions of this dessert. Finally, the chocolate cupcake had an rich, intense flavour. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place for their dessert.

Food: A

Ambience/Deco: A
Service: B (Nothing spectacular)
Price: $ (Slightly expensive, but worth it)