Big Bear Bakery

Beautiful bread, so delicious. Service very nice and friendly. It is rather cramped in the store though, so everyone winds up squashed or stuck outside queuing in the miserable weather and it is VERY overpriced for coffee in a teeny cup. Really really dear. I understand costs are going up but the coffee is just so flippin expensive and not even served in a regular sized cup. The cakes are all so dear too. They are nice, yes, but dear. They should bring out a coffee loyalty card - that would make it less painful when buying coffee ! I spend a lot here, over £20 each time I go, and it is very dear although I do also appreciate the quality. Just feel the prices are central london prices for cakes, baguettes and take away focaccia sandwiches, and I have lived in central london - big bear's costs such as overheads and rent cannot possibly be the same as central London costs - so I'm unsure why it is so flippin expensive.

Great selection of pastries and bread. You know you're going to get something good when the queue is over 10 minutes long and taking up half the street. Parking is a nightmare but it's worth it. Parking: Parking is a nightmare, ended up a 5 minute walk from the bakery. If you're lucky you can find a space outside but it was packed when I went (on a Saturday morning).

Every single time i get a pastry its delicious and very heavily filled. I love this bakery as a treat the staff are also lovely and smiley. Thanks guys!!

Great parties both sweet and savory. Try it once and you will come back.

Tasty sweet treats, good selection. Cosy interior, minimal seating.

So glad we came across this place! Did a pre-order for three cookie dough croissants. Absolutely huge, which was a pleasant surprise. One of the best things I've ever eaten. Filled to the brim with delicious frangipane and Nutella cookie dough. Cannot wait to come back and try more!