Reviews The Hummingbird Bakery

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Cory Savitri
+5
I saw this small bakery when I was strolling around Portobello Road and decided to have the Banofee cupcake and the Frosted Brownie to go.
The cupcake reminds me to Magnolia Cupcake I had in New York. It was moist and at a perfect sweet level. I heard that the red velvet is the best seller there.
As for the Brownie, I reheated it in the microwave for 30 secs and topped it with some fresh strawberries. OMG it’s so good! The frosting taste yum and the brownie itself was so moist and very rich with chocolate, not dry at all. Yum!
Jun 17, 2019
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Anisha Bhatia
+5
From a friendly and always smiling staff to mind blowing chai lattes and of course sweet goodies, this place is simply perfect. I tried vanilla chai latte with coffee shots and now I am obsessing over my new crush.
Oct 26, 2018
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Shannon Correia
+4
Stopped by for a slice of chocolate cake with caramel sauce. It was a decent slice and I had a good strong latte with it. Great selection of cupcakes and cakes on offer. Perfect pit-stop while exploring the charming borough.
Jun 06, 2017
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Joana Martins Joao
+5
The cutest little bakery with amazing treats! The brownies were delicious but the red velvet cupcake was the true winner! The attendance was very nice as well !
May 22, 2017
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Susana Lemos Da Costa
+4
It's good.
I mean, I really liked the cupcake but I remember my visit wasn't the greatest.
The place is quite small and crowded but yeah...
Feb 15, 2017
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Soleil
+3.5
I ordered a brownie w/c had a hummingbird logo stenciled/sprinkled on top of it. It was okay...... just okay... I also had a cupcake, i remember eating the cupcake while i was walking around portobello road, maybe i got distracted from all the things around me that i can not tell up until now if it was yummy or not.
Oct 12, 2016
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JKoa
+3.5
We got to know this bakery thru a friend in Dubai. She said that their rainbow cake makes her happy when she's feeling down. True enough, it makes you smile while eating it.

So when we visited London, we made sure to drop by and buy the rainbow cake. The shop is small so it's best to take away. I also bought the mile high chocolate and its so good!!

I love their interior and packaging. Makes you want to come in when you pass by.
Jun 04, 2016
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Mariana Fidalgo
+4
In one word: delicious! Great products which taste as amazing as they look. The space is very small but don't leave just because of the big line, it is worth the waiting.
May 17, 2016
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Varun Joshi
+4
My introduction to cupcakes could not have been at a better place. As I was visiting Notting hill for the first time, my sight was caught by a beautifully decorated shop in a pink background displaying cup cakes.

The cupcakes are just amazing and to die for. The Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Frosting is the star of the show. I also tried the chocolate with chocolate frosting. The cakes are moist and the frostings are smooth. But Red Velvet takes the cup and the cake.

I visited once and have been visiting ever since. Highly recommend.

Sep 26, 2015
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Clare W
+4
I was gifted the Hummingbird Bakery cookbook for Christmas a few years ago, and spent hours poring over the beautiful photographs whilst longing to try one of the famous red velvet cupcakes. When visiting the Portobello markets recently I was excited to discover the actual shop! I have to say the cupcakes were everything I hoped they would be, light and fluffy and the cream cheese icing was delicious! They were a bit pricey but sometimes you've got to treat yo self!
Aug 13, 2015
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MAK
+5
The best cakes in town. An inspiration to making make them at home. Never quite as good as the real thing. Hummingbird for me led the cupcake revolution
Aug 12, 2015
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Catherine Putters
+4.5
If you have to eat glutenfree, buy their 'free from' cakes: they taste every bit as delicious and indulgent as they look. They aren't 'diet food' or 'making do', but simply scrumptious without the stuff that makes you ill.
Sep 02, 2013
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Laura Powell
+4.5
The cupcakes are amazing here. I have tried many and have never been disappointed. They taste great and are beautifully presented. The staff here are friendly as well :)
May 24, 2011
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SumaD
+4.5
Heavenly cupcakes. If you need a cupcake fix, then Hummingbird Bakery is the place to go. I would highly recommend the classic red velvet cupcake.
Aug 03, 2010
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Sarah
+4.5
Hummingbird Bakery is Fab!. Great shop. There is also a fantastic book, so you create the cakes yourself, if you can't get to the shop, You can buy a copy signed by the author at http://www.rylandpeters.com
Jun 29, 2009
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Cherie City
+4.5
London is literally flooded with cupcakes and the flavours of the month are becoming more and more elaborate, but Hummingbird Bakery is the original and, in my opinion, the best. Hummingbird Bakery is more of a cupcake boutique than a mere bakery, bringin
Dec 01, 2009
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Aulia Aldjawa
+4.5
I was so excited when i saw this bakery since many people said the cupcakes are really good. I bought red velvet cupcake and chocolate gooey brownies. To me, i felt the cupcake is too sweet but still considerable and the brownies are sent from heaven! Best brownie!
Sep 09, 2014
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GJ
+4
Amazing cupcakes and "To die for" Carrot cake.
Must try cup cake: red Velvet and Hummingbird. They are just so perfect that you would want to eat here every time you are in Portobello or at their other outlets.
Only downside: place is too cramped. It can take a while before you can see their entire range and get ready to order.
Tip: Order and take away. Eat while you stroll around in Portobello.
Jul 05, 2014
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Kulin Shah
+5
Hummingbird Bakery is a place for those who droll over cakes! Must haves include their Red Velvet Cup Cake and Carrot Cake!
Jan 08, 2013
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Paul James
+4
Loved this bakery and the cakes were fantastic. This is the 2nd time I visited HBB, the first one being back in 2016 up in Richmond. The Red Velvet and the Salted Caramel cupcakes were great; perfectly moist and the toppings were beautiful. Only thing stopping the 5 star review is the cost. Fantastic cakes but it's not the cheapest. Definitely worth a visit to indulge, mind.
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mysterious d
+4
What a delicious bakery. Hadn’t lost its touch throughout the years. Pity there was no coffee available, to complement the cake. The raspberry and cream cake was delicious, perfect texture, heavier than a sponge but not too heavy, flavours blended perfectly together. Icing classical sweetness of this bakery, very rich. It’s a lovely pick me up treat. The shop was very clean, staff was very polite. Great price.
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Kristyna Keene
+5
I absolutely love this bakery. Their cakes are really soft and moist, tasty frosting, and the slice you get for the price and quality is just amazing! My favourite is the rainbow cake. The cupcakes are delicious as well, my favourite are the vanilla ones! The staff are also feally friendly and nice ☺️ 100% recommend 🧁
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S. Tan
+5
Favorite cupcake place with super yummy and rich cupcakes! They have cute Christmas boxes too!! Have been back twice and always getting the red velvet as it’s too good!
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M E
+5
We went there on a recommendation looking for a gift to bring home to grandma, ended up leaving with two Red Velvet cupcakes and an Eton Mess one (which we already ate). It was amazing! Thank you so, so much to the woman who took the time to listen to us and help us pick and package the cupcakes so they wouldn't get damaged during our flight home. Picture does not do it or its flavour justice! Greetings from Spain!
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Shweta Jatwani
+5
Very cute bakery located in the Portobello Market. Has a wide selection of beverages and cakes. I ordered Salted Caramel coffee and just loved it!one of the better ones I have had so far! The display at the place was great and I will go again to try the cakes as well
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ASIF AHMED
+5
What an amazing place. The staff is amazing, friendly service with a smile. The young lady at the counter gave me free cupcakes 🧁. Will definitely recommend this place for tea ☕️ and cupcakes.
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Napa P
+5
Taste 5/5 always the same taste no matter how many years went by Service 5/5 Top knot, I actually didnt know that they have options in red velvet cuz i always get the original one but the staff noticed that i pointed the vegan one and he asked! I also went on busy Saturday and everything was fast and smooth!
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NV
+5
Sweet and kind service! The chocolate with hazelnut muffin was super indulging, with rich chocolate flavor and sort of Ferrero soft filling.
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Ashley Le
+5
Cute little cupcake shop : I really liked the decoration, atmosphere, and of course the cupcakes (lot of choice, colours, flavors...), and even the packaging is practical and cute. There is also some cakes I think, but I am not sure... (1 cupcake is copious).
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Hannah Young
+5
The most delicious cakes! I’ve been ordering cakes here on and off for over 10 years. And now they cater to the gluten free, sugar free, vegan types too! We ordered a cake for my mums bday in the summer, on the day. They gave us the best chocolate fudge cake I’ve ever had and even wrote a message to her too. Best indulgent treat you could give yourself!!
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Slawek Kozakiewicz
+5
I've ordered online birthday cake Red Velvet to be delivered to a workplace. The delivery window was 10 to 6 pm so I was worried about the time but it was delivered in the morning which I was very happy about. The cake itself was perfect. It looked great and was delicious. Everyone was really happy with it. I will happily order from them again. Thank you Hummingbird!
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Aaron Horn
+5
Really the very highest quality cakes and cupcakes. They also cater for vegans and gluten free and do personalised orders would recommend.
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Jalyce Da costa
+5
I’m definitely not a fan of cupcakes, but then, I took one at The Hummingbirds bakery, and it was DELICIOUS, not kidding, it’s amazing.
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