Peyton & Byrne
When the Eurostar Terminal moved from Waterloo to St Pancras I thought the only exciting part would be departing for Paris and leaving behind the shithole teeming with uncouth rats that London can so regularly become in the mind of a Londoner. However, the £800 million restoration has not only turned this into a top-notch station but a shopping destination of note within the wasteland of King’s Cross. But I’m not here to talk about the shopping, oh no, I am here to talk about the cupcakes. Yes once upon a time one had to schlep to Portobello Road to get a superior cupcake from The Hummingbird Bakery but now Peyton & Byrne have brought to the table a suitable competitor. Not only that but they sell a smorgasbord of baked goods, gateaux, tarts, biscuits and pastries, and serve cream teas. But back to the cupcakes--the right density, the right moisture levels, the right frosting to sponge ratio: in short, perfection. And with flavours like coconut and raspberry, praline, lemon, coffee, and chocolate and hazelnut you won’t get bored. Paris? Pah! Let them eat cake!
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