The Hummingbird Bakery - South Kensington

5 out 5 would be best ever. This was great but not best ever. Would definitely return for more deserts when nearby. Visited recently and service was friendly and fast. Purchased a brownie and whoopie pie. Deserts were yummy and very happy with our purchase. Wouldn’t travel just for these but if I’m in the area would be happy to try other things.

One of the best red velvet cakes I’ve ever eaten! I bought a vegan red velvet cupcake and a slice of regular red velvet cake—the sweetness was perfect and the frosting was incredible! The cake was moist and delicious, though it was a bit pricey. I'd prefer getting a small red velvet cake from M&S for a similar taste at a better price!

🌸🐰🎀🍒🎉 This is cupcake and cakes in general heaven 🧁 😋 💗⚘️🍰 so as I like to say go and treat yourself to a slice of cake or one of the yummy cupcakes with a nice cup of 🍵 or ☕️ and sit outside, savour and watch the world go by.....💜

A super cute, quaint and humble grass-roots style British cafe nestled in South Ken whipping up incredibly yummy and gooey based grub. Delicious, I could continue to eat this all day, every day and incredibly addicted. Delicious, but expensive and leaves a hole in the wallet for sure. Support local businesses!

"The Hummingbird Bakery truly deserves five stars! I recently visited and had the most delightful experience. Their hot chocolate and cakes are simply divine – the perfect blend of flavors and sweetness. What truly sets this place apart is their wonderful, calm staff. Their service is exceptional, making you feel like a cherished guest. The staff's warmth and attentiveness added to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Every bite of the cake was a heavenly delight, and the hot chocolate was rich and indulgent. The cozy ambiance coupled with their delectable treats creates a perfect spot to unwind. I can't recommend this place enough! If you're looking for a delightful dessert experience with top-notch service, The Hummingbird Bakery is the place to be. I'll definitely be returning for more of their heavenly treats."

Low icing So. Bought carrot cake from this place in South Kensington. As you can see. The icing is super thin. Not much layered in the cake. And as you can see from the back shot - icing is very thin. Now I like icing on my cake. More than the cake itself. So. If a place like this is going to charge just under 5pounds for a slice of cake - then I really am hoping for it to be iced now I like it.

Very yummy cake. Everyone loves it. And super fast delivery for the last minute order. Thank you for making such a great cake X

Thank you for the best cupcakes & the area... great service and super nice people!! 😋😋🧁🧁🧁🧁

3 stars for the quality of the cupcakes. The cute shop and kind staff earn 5 stars but it's the quality of the food that counts, right?

This bakery has quickly become my favorite place to purchase freshly baked high-end produce. Located in South Kensington, it's infamously reputed business, without mentioning staff customer service, is now a major source of satisfaction for those appreciate origination and something cultured. For more of what moves you, this store gets all-round recognition.

Great place to satisfy the sweet tooth. Delicious desserts for any occasion. Just the perfect end to a meal.

Such a great bakery. Highly recommend the cakes and cookies. Lots of options to choose from.

Paid about 15 pounds for two slices of cake and a small Coke. The customer service was pathetic. These morons gave me one fork for two slices of cake and I had to ask for it. They also gave only one napkin. I think they were racist because they didn't even speak to us. After we left, they were talking and joking with other people of their nationality. I think it's a plain disgrace. Avoid at all costs.

Love this bakery. Absolutely delicious and they were very friendly. We got the chocolate.

Stopped in to get a treat. My wife enjoyed the gluten free cupcake and I chose the rainbow cake. It was a visual delight that definitely impressed the taste buds as well.

Hummingbird Bakery was great! During a recent visit to London I had the opportunity to stop in the South Kennsington location and tried three different cupcakes. I had the red velvet which I was told they were famous for and two others. All three cupcakes were so moist and they had tons of great flavor. Hummingbird also offers free wifi so you are able to log onto internet from using the free wifi and relax while enjoying coffee, sweets, and other goods. I saw someone getting a cake when I was in and was delighted to hear the people give the person instructions on how to heat the cake and get everything ready for serving. Next time I am in London I can't wait to come back to Hummingbird to try out more cupcakes and to sit outside and surf the web!

The red velvet cake is nice. Not so sweet. I also brought a Christmas cookie and a dark chocolate muffin

Adorable lil shop! Very kind staff. They sell cakes and cupcakes and had two choices of gluten free cupcakes. I was wanting to get some other pastries or cookies for a gift yet they do not sell them. The two cupcakes i got were Vanilla and Res Velvet, both Gluten Free. They were a lil dry but still quite tasty!

I am thoroughly convinced that Hummingbird has the best red velvet cupcakes/cakes in town. It's the cream cheese frosting. Or maybe the perfectly moist red velvet sponge. All I know is that it has ruined me for anything else. I have sat and ate two entire slices of cake in one sitting and felt no remorse. They have lots of branches but I personally love the South Kensington one because they have a little seating area outside where I can dive into my cupcake while everyone dies a little from food envy. I already want more now damn it. PS: Their black bottom and carrot cupcakes are good too.

Holy heavenly sugar and carbs! I am so embarrassed to say I came here two days in a row during my stay in London. They have cakes, cupcakes and other baked goods in the most popular flavors and types! From the pink and brown decor to the yummy mix with coffee and tea this place screams indulgence. The staff greets you in their aprons and immediately you are their first priority. From the second you open the door and inhale the smell of sweet goodness they are there to help you forget the stress of your day. For my first order I got a mocha latte and a slice of red velvet cake. Everything was freshly made with care and very filling. On my way to the airport I not only purchased another slice of cake (this time rainbow) but I decided to get a cupcake to share with my mum in the states. It was a bit awkward to declare in customs but totally worth it. I very well may order my wedding cake from here and have them ship it. YUMn

After seeing so much good press and Celeste's excellent review, I decided that we would treat ourselves to a couple of cupcakes as we were going into London anyway. See other reviews ;) Anyhow, a very nice selection of cakes and cup cakes, Gluten free red velvet was had by Elle, whereas I had a salted caramel. Both were really delicious! Yes, fresh, tasty, really sweet, really rich and buttery, moist, and really chocolaty. We were tempted to sit back in the sun in there little outside seated area. (only two or three tables) but we had a busy day before us, so decided to take our cupcakes away. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Only drawback is the price, although it is London and they are good. We will be going back, if not just to sample the multitude of cakes!

If your sweet tooth is itching for a fix, head to the Hummingbird Bakery, the shop behind the delicious cupcakes known worldwide. The South Kensington spot is small, but as charming as you'd expect. My friends and I stopped by for a quick treat to enjoy as we explored the city. The staff was so knowledgeable about each flavor, and very helpful. The Salted Caramel cupcake was spongey and chocolatey, with caramel frosting dotted with chunks of sea salt that add a nice crunch. One of my friends enjoyed a classic Vanilla cupcake, which was anything but plain. The airy cake had a great real vanilla flavor, and the buttercream was perfect- not overly sweet. Another friend chose a delectable Cookies & Cream, perfectly resembling the flavor of the crushed Oreos on top. The cupcake I enjoyed most of all was the famous Red Velvet, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It was so amazing that I had to get a box of six to satisfy my cravings!

OMG Great Cake! I've heard a lot a lot Hummingbird bakery and seen their cupcakes on a lot of top 10 lists. They deserve to be on that list. Was looking for a place to sit for a treat after a stressful week. There isn't much seating space and they were on the wrong side of the road to enjoy the sunshine. Store was quiet and sat at one of there 3 inside tables to enjoy carrot cake and coffee. Not the nicest coffee but that didn't matter as it was all about the delicious, moist, towering carrot. Next time going to try their Salt Caramel Cup Cake

Ok. So any self respecting Londoner who's got a sweet tooth knows and enjoys this cupcake boutique. It's success is probably down to those London girls (and boys) who wanted their own piece of the NY Magnolia bakery action, inspired by those SATC girls. Step in, the Hummingbird. A place with enough brightly coloured cupcakes to make your eyes either bleed or at least need a checkup. Their cupcakes are legendary and their extensive selection of other cakes impressive. Yes, everyone knows about it now. Yes, you do feel slightly ripped off by the price. Yes, you're right to question the rainbow colours that can't possibly be produced by 'organic' means. Yes, they use way too much sugar in the icing ('frosting' for the Yanks), but do you know what? Who cares. A visit to the Hummingbird Bakery is to be savoured. Their cupcakes and other delicacies are to be devoured with friends and a large coffee (trust me, the caffeine and sugar rush are well worth it). Forget about the cupcake snobs or people who over-analyse these sugary delights. Cupcakes are about becoming a child again, and kids love sugar. Head down, dose up on the stuff and enjoy. Just don't take it too seriously or else you may be disappointed - and no-one wants that.

In my opinion, this branch of Hummingbird (the other is in Portobello) is the nicest. Just like the cupcakes they serve, it's very cute. Inside, the pink and chocolate brown decor is cake coloured whilst the walls are dotted with dinky cake-related illustrations. The seats inside are comfy, crimson velvet and the patio balcony is a lovely place to sit if the weather's nice. Hummingbird is famous for buttercream frosting. American style, they certainly don't scrimp on topping, and all the cupcakes are finished with a good inch thick of the most delicious icing that will have you licking your fingers at the end. They not only look the part (candy coloured, some with handmade decorations) but the sponge is super moist and fluffy too. The last time I went I had a chocolate chip cupcake with cream-cheese butter frosting. It was heavenly! Although I think they're best known for cupcakes, they also sell slices of layer cake that are just like huge slabs of giant cupcake. The different sized boxes for you to fill and take away (fitting 2-24 cupcakes) are perfect for special occasions. Truly, truly scrumptious.

I'm a baker. An American baker. And this bakery claims to sell American style cupcakes. Yes, they seemed to measure up to other American bakeries [ie. Sprinkles], and as usual I was let down. It took me a bit to find the bakery, and I was so excited to try out some cupcakes. I even felt quite cute riding the tube back home with my little bag of cupcakes. But then when I decided to try the chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream I was so disappointed when it pretty much fell apart in my hands. I had to actually go get a fork to finish eating it. Maybe it had been sitting there too long and just went totally dry, or that's just how they are. The red velvet was a bit better, which I split with my brother when he got home. Overall though I don't know what happened. I was looking so forward to this bakery before I even booked my trip to London. Maybe I'm a bakery snob because I know I make better cupcakes than that. If they want to give me a job I'll gladly make really delicious American style baked goods for them.

Just not my cupcake, eh? ---and you're talking to a cupcake lover here Very little seating indeed, it was all filled out, outside was too cold so no one was out there. There was only one person in front of me when I got to Hummingbird, and there were 3 girls working behind the counter. My salesgirl was very pleasant. I ordered the red velvet and the black bottom cupcake; I was debating between the black bottom and the regular vanilla one with all the diff color icings, she said her fave was the black bottom, so i chose that. The personalized cupcakes looked real nice, glitter in the frosting! Too bad it's over 3 pounds, so I opted for those two above. My total was 5.15. I got take away because it's cheaper and there wasn't any seating anyways..... It's amazing close to the south kensington tube station..surprisingly! Red Velvet: Whoa, what kinda frosting is this? A bit, well WAYYY too sweet for me!! And i love sweet things! So that was a no-go, initially I thought the cake part was going to be dry, but it was surprisingly very moist as you chew, a bit hard, but that's just the moisture I believe. The cake part is rather nice, better than Lola's BUT the frosting, Lola's beats this place by a mile! Plus, Lola's cupcakes but just a bit more pricier, maybe by 50 pence? Overall, I did not like this cupcake. Black Bottom: I should have known this was chocolate cake...hahaa, there is something else in there though, as I reached the end..it was harden cream cheese that is really sweet? Or maybe a truffle of sorts?? Again, the frosting is way too sweet, but the cake is moist. I prefer Lola's over this sadly :( I really wanted to like this! I rather have more options, but alas, no. I don't think I'll return again, since it didn't really "WOW" me, it was like I didn't even have a cupcake today...I like those that make me crave another one after I eat the first... The place is soo cute though, and the packaging is rather nice. Shame I didn't like.

The best cup cakes in London - sticky hands down. This place has a really nice cosy feel inside and some tables and chairs outside in its position on the corner, opposite South Kensington tube station. But to be honest I'd consider going to Hull for these cakes and I don't even have a particularly sweet tooth. Humming Bird claims that its cakes are all cooked in the American tradition. I'm not really sure what that means - cake is cake surely but whatever it is that the Yanks bring to the party it is certainly worth having. They're really well known for their Red Velvet and when I was last in this was the cake that everyone wanted. Get yourself down and prepare to forget about sadness and what your dental hygienist says.

The concept of this location is kind of funny to me. The whole reason (in my mind) that Hummingbird worked so well in Portobello was the fact that it was such a darling hole-in-the-wall bakery off the market... for people like me who don't regularly indulge in cupcakes, you could justify popping in here for a treat because the set-up and singularity of the shop was so precious you felt you *had* to have a cupcake. But this branch, and the fact that it's massive and freestanding, where can't even look properly into the windows over the wrought-iron fence, and that you're supposed to sit outside and look out over one of the uglier portions of Old Brompton Road - doesn't quite work for me - they've taken the sacredness out of the whole Hummingbird experience. Now it's just an anyday, everyday, "hey, I'll meet you at Hummingbird" place - nothing "special." Their cupcakes are good, but I've had mediocre luck with some of their other bakery... a ho-hum piece of fruit cake - or was it carrot? Sorry, it was so average, I forget what it was exactly... and a savory spinach muffin that was beyond tasteless - I threw it out after a couple bites. Let's just say, if I *needed* cupcakes from this Hummingbird branch, I would definitely do takeaway rather than sit in this behemoth that has lost all its charm. Although frankly, I'm a baker, so when you take the impromptu darlingness out of Hummingbird, I really don't need them at all.

I believe in cupcakes. And, I believe in a lot of cupcakes. I first tried out Hummingbird Bakery in 2010. I got hooked right away. It was a call from home. These cupcakes coin themselves after American cupcakes. Believe me, they are right up there with some of the best that I've had in DC and NYC. The South Kensington location has a lot of seating- more than the one in Notting Hill. Try the Red Velvet first!

Oh how Iove cupcakes. Because I am a girl. And we can. Boys can love cupcakes too, but generally they don't as much as the ladies. I had my first ever red-velvet cupcake here and it was amazing! Thick, copious amounts of delicious frosting and softest-of-softest cake. With a range of beautiful decorated cupcakes and other sweet treats, Hummingbird will sort out any sugar cravings. And childhood cravings. All for a couple of quid. Oh and did I mention they have pink icing too? Yum.

Reminiscent of my childhood birthday parties, Hummingbird Bakery is a cupcake shop that's all about you. When I visit Hummingbird, I can choose my favourite cupcake based on the colour of the icing or the decorative yet edible treats placed atop the specialty cupcakes. If you're not a fan of cupcakes or cake in general, you can order an apple, pumpkin, lemon meringue, Mississippi mud, key lime or banana crème pie. The American inspired bakery gets to the heart of your taste buds, leaving you asking for the two "m's"... more and milk!

Before this weekend I had only had takeaway cupcakes form here before so I finally got a chance to eat in on Friday evening. They sell cakes, cupcakes and brownies, what could be better? I had the chocolate brownie with chocolate icing and sprinkles, it was so nice. And when i ordered a coke to go with it came in a glass bottle with a glass of ice, my heaven. They were really nice too, they weren't at all put out by our constant requests for more tap water which little bakeries tend not to love. My only complaint is that although they are filling they are pretty small for cupcakes, especially compared to Lola's in Selfridges. The decor is gorgeous though, really girly with framed cupcake pictures and red velvet armchairs. My cupcake was £1.85, my friend's chocolate brownie was £2.14 and my coke was £1.40, all money well spent I reckon.

This is an adorable bakery that makes a solid American style cupcake. I ordered a red velvet with cream cheese frosting and a vanilla with butter cream frosting. Plus, I also had the rocky road "cupcake" that was really a huge chocolate mass shaped as a cupcake filled with marshmallows, nuts, topped with chocolate sprinkles and surprisingly I think apricots or some kind of dried fruit. Delicious nonetheless! I could not give it a five star rating because it falls a little short of what I consider to be the perfect cupcake served at the oh so famous Magnolia's in NYC. I think to appeal to European taste, the cupcakes are not as sweet and the red velvet was not nearly as moist as one would expect a traditional red velvet to be known for. However, since American cupcakes are not in abundance in the UK, I was thrilled to stumble upon this bakery that gave me a little taste of home. I must give this establishment five stars on its packaging which is not only practical but cute which boosts up the sweet tooth appeal.

I went there with my husband in the afternoon and had the best red velvet Whoopie pie ever, my husband had red velvet cupcake and he really enjoyed it, it has inside and outside seating area will definitely go back there! 1 I liked this brach more than the notting hill one

Wow, those cupcakes! They may be expensive, but they're not overpriced. I've never tried their cakes, so this review is only based on cupcakes. I recently got to try their red velvet and cookies & cream cupcakes. The red velvet was easily my favorite. Truly, wow! First of all, it was gorgeous, no shocker there. But the taste was perfect as well. The cake was so moist and delicious, and the frosting so buttery. The cookies & cream was amazing as well, but red velvet was just mindblowing. I was also very impressed with the fact that I came in on a Sunday evening, 5 minutes before closing, and they still had a small selection. I don't know how long before my cupcakes were made, but there was so sign of them going said, and as I mentioned, they were perfect in taste. I'm not sure it's a place I would want to sit down and eat my cupcake though. It's pretty small inside, with only a few cramped tables. There's outside seating as well, but the street does see its fair share of traffic.

If it's true that the majority of the English population are a fan of a good cupcake, then I guess that means the majority of the population need to come here. I have been informed and hinted to regarding how good these are from my girlfriend, my mum and my sister. I know my mum wants them as a gift. She cannot help but mention them everytime we pass a store. It was about time to try them myself. The store/cafe itself is quite small with only 2 or 3 tables to sit in. Outside on the street there are probably 4 or 5 more tables. Thankfully it was sunny so we didn't freeze outside, but obviously south Kensington isn't the most peaceful location to enjoy a cupcake, so the scenery wasn't ideal. We arrived last afternoon so certain items were no longer available, but what they had looked delicious. Looking back, I should have gone for the 'American cupcake' with a streak of bacon and syrup on top, but I went for the chocolate and peanut butter Whoopie pie. Amazing. I would say it is a bit pricey for what you get, but they are very good quality cupcakes. You can do takeaway here so don't think you need to sit in the cafe to get the experience.

Less than one star Doesn't live up to the hype at all Got the vanilla , carrot and red velvet All were equally disappointing , tiny and expensive. The place I went to is nice but does not lend itself to sit with a nice cup of coffee The cheesecake looked good though

The original London cupcake cafe looks to be surviving the credit crunch well and I'll tell you why... they didn't go in for any of this boom and bust cupcake inflation malarkey. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about - one day the cupcake is the size of small mug and coming back a year later the price is getting beyond that of a full lunch and the bloody cupcake is more or less the size of a full blown cake. What sort of cup size inflation is this?? Yep, too many cupcake makers seemed to have caught the Big Brother / Heat magazine fever and changed their elegant cup size from a B upto some god awful fake DD size in the bid to earn more cash from the baying public. (The Chantelles of cupcakes I do believe.) Well fuck that, and thank fuck for Hummingbird who's cups have remained the perfect size and have not lost their wonderful texture because of it. Sure, the whole cupcake thing is getting tired and the Hummingbird can get migraine-inducing on a busy day, but you have to give praise where it is due... this is the best cupcake in town, with silky sweet condensed-milk icing on oh-so-soft cake. Try the pumpkin special if they have it and do your best to bulldog-patrol the patio while your friend is ordering. A roadside seat is the ultimate prize at Hummingbird and will make that perfectly-sized cupcake taste all the more better.

This is a very cute spot. When you get your cupcake, you can eat it there or get it (adorably) in a Chinese take-away box. When I first moved to London, the estate agent was going on and on about the best things to do in the neighbourhood, and mentioned Hummingbird's red velvet cupcakes as one of the best local attractions. I was finally able to taste their cupcakes - they have jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon. While their cupcakes are certainly very sweet, I appreciate that their frosting has a bit of tangy flavour to it so it's not sickeningly sweet. The cake itself was moist with the right balance of fluffy and substantial. Gluten-free notes: It now seems that they carry gluten-free cupcakes! When I went, you can choose from their signature red velvet cupcake or the vanilla cupcake.

Not having a sweet tooth not being a non-cupcake aficionado, I love Yelp for pointing out little gems like the Hummingbird Bakery. Am I right in saying that cupcakes are an American obsession which is slowly translating itself across the Atlantic and in years to come, just like the indigenous red squirrels of today, we'll be creating special protected areas to try to stop the humble English custard tart from being wiped out by its more aggressive American cake cousin? From the outside, the cute arrangement of the different coloured tarts in the window display made me think it was an art gallery until the words Hummingbird Bakery over the shop triggered the latent Yelp memories. So I told my friend confidently that this was the best cupcake in town according to my knowledgeable Yelp friends and seeing as we were there, we should get some. He was also suitably impressed by the fact that they served Illy coffee. Well, the cupcakes were fluorescent but tasty. Sweet as expected and you could taste the difference in flavour between the cupcakes. I'll still always have space for that custard tart though.

Really pretty awful cupcakes. I got a gift box from here with five cakes, they all tasted the same despite the different colours. Extremely sweet but with no taste at all from the frosting, just sugar, and the muffin bottom was ok but not better than Tesco's 5-for-£1 muffins. After i finished, the frosting left a nasty chemical aftertaste in my mouth which lasted a while and wouldn't go away, I had to rinse my mouth out. Yuck. Avoid at all costs. Some of their other cakes looked good, but the cupcakes were simply awful. Nice staff and shop though so I'm not giving it a one star, but the cupcakes were more like half a star. There are many, many much better options in the area of you want something sweet.

The selection is tantalizing! I got a cupcake with chocolate and cheesecake. It was very rich and delicious, although a bit pricey. Would have loved to try more if it was cheaper.

While some of their soda pop flavours sound questionable to me, THIS cupcake snob gives their vanilla cupcake an A+ for both cake texture/flavor and frosting quality. I just stuffed my last bite into my mouth as I write this... Mmmmm. Must hit gym tomorrow.

The cupcakes we ordered were very good and moisty, even the day after (Oreo cupcake and Pink Champagne, 2,95£/each). I have been disappointed however by the slice of Red Velvet cake I asked (4,95£). The frosting was good, but the cake itself was rather dry (we ate it a couple hours after buying it). The staff was a little hectic, but we got there at the end of the day, on Mothers Day, which might explain the busy-ness.

I, too, was excited about this bakery, and, as an American in London, looking forward to a 'taste of home', if you will. But what a disappointment. The frosting is sickeningly sweet...and the cake was dry. My friends and I had 3 different kinds, all the same problem...We also went at midday (so maybe they had been sitting out too long?) Not sure, but I won't be back. Too expensive for something I can get cheaper and tastier elsewhere.

Lovely cupcakes. Try one... or several. When my sweet tooth comes calling I have to choose between Hummingbird and Ben's Cookies in South Ken. It's always a difficult choice! They're known for their vanilla cupcakes (with several choices of frosting), but if that's not your style there are plenty others to choose from.

Well, their cupcakes are yummy, but honestly on some level what cupcakes aren't??? They are no NYC cupcake joint and they don't even come close to Angel bakery in Brighton (light and fluffy frosting goodness), I bought two cupcakes vanilla with chocolate frosting and vanilla with vanilla frosting and general consensus is frosting is too sweet, cake to dry to borderline old. My cupcake hunt in London is still on, I still have hope and although I might stop back at this place some time if I'm around and have a craving... the search for cupcake heaven continues!

There's a reason why this place is so well known and loved - their sweets are definitely a treat. When I stopped by last week, I got a little bit of everything to take home to have with family - a slice of the vanilla cake, red velvet cupcakes, some cheesecake brownies, etc. All were delicious! Only gripe is that this place is packed without fail - always. And it doesn't help that the place is so tiny - but that's no fault of Hummingbird's. I would definitely recommend getting "take away" as there isn't much seating, or standing space for that matter, on your average Saturday afternoon. Even on days you can find a table, I'd personally grab my treats to go and take a nice stroll along Old Brompton... I love the cheesecake brownie, btw! Service is great - they are very friendly here. Small gripe: the prices are steep. Nevertheless, if you're ever visiting London and you're in the vicinity of a Hummingbird Bakery, it's a must visit spot!

When I think of hummingbirds - a picture of a red velvet cupcake comes to mind. Their colourful cupcakes packed with full of flavours that are placed on the windows display can not go unoticed. This little birdie is around the corner from South Kensington station. It gets busy during lunch times and on weekends, so might have difficulties claiming a seat, they do have an outdoor seating area (that's if you dont mind people watching you lick the icing off your fingers). Credit cards accepted

Red velvet cupcakes or in huge slices, whatever your vice is they have it. Only downside is that this place gets busy so it is hard to find a place to sit and chill.

I have an obsessive sweet tooth that creeps up every day at one point or another. luckily, hummingbird bakery is a two-minute walk away from my flat. I can only vouch for the red-velvet, which is wonderful. the peppermint tea is good too. the decor is great, i have met many friends there for catch-up sessions. 4 stars only because it tends to be a bit expensive for my sweet tooth, but it definitely satisfies it every time.

The Hummingbird Bakery is a stylish little joint with good coffee and amazing cupcakes and pastries. Everyone raves about the red velvet cupcakes and for good reason! But they're not the ONLY reason--all of the sweets are delicious (not that I tried them all, but over a few visits, I have put forth a valiant effort!). The prices are a bit high, but these treats deliver the quality you expect and it is, after all, a business focusing solely on a dessert menu. I often went during a lull but found that the steady stream of customers makes it sometimes hard to get a table if you want to eat in. The interior is chic and cozy. They have a handful of small tables for two and a short bar for single seating inside, as well as a few outdoor tables from which you can oggle the trendy foot traffic on Old Brompton Road. I've experienced some friendly service here, but wish they, like many food service businesses, would be more aware of customers who are waiting for service and a) acknowledge them, and b) learn how to multi-task in order to speed up service. I've nearly walked out a couple of times because they were taking so long and didn't appear to be at all concerned with the queue.

I kept hearing about this place, so since I'm a sugar fiend, I had planned to stop in before heading over to the Victoria and Albert Museum, which was nearby. Even before trying its cupcakes, this place was already visually delicious. The counters had little colorful specks that made them look like someone baked sprinkles into them, and there were framed whimsical illustrations of cupcakes up on the walls. There isn't much seating; there's just a few tables outside and some wall bar seating inside. My friend and I sat inside. I had a glass of soy milk and two cupcakes there and bought two more cupcakes to try at home. The eat-in cupcakes were served on a cute, tiny plate with a utensil. In retrospect, the soy milk was a great choice because the cupcakes were rich and sweet (which I personally love). Rating this bakery in Bay Area terms, I'd say it's better than Kara's Cupcakes but not as good as Sprinkles. The four flavors I tried were: chocolate chip cookie, custard, red velvet, and black bottom. Black bottom was my favorite by far. It had a rich chocolatey flavor with delightful surprise bites of cheesecake pieces and chocolate chunks. Red velvet was alright, but I'm biased because I really love Sprinkles red velvet cupcakes. Chocolate chip cookie and custard were both delicious and interesting. I don't think I'll be craving the chocolate chip cookie cupcake again, but I'm glad I tried it. I could see myself being in the mood for a custard cupcake in the future though.

I love cupcakes and have tried many places, mostly in the U.S., and this place is the most disappointing bakery, making me agree, for once,with Jenny Eclaire who says cupcakes are like stupid shoes that serve no purpose. Had the Christmas spice, eggnog, and gingerbread cupcakes - each costs 5USD - the most expensive cupcakes I have ever tried. Yet they are all so dry and the decorations are just not pretty. Not to mention the eggnog one is sooooooo salty! I feel like the baker must have tripled the amount of salt while baking. And the service is not so good - kind of rude. Maybe the other branches are better, but I am not definitely not returning here.

I can't stop LOVING THIS PLACE! It's a like a drug, but it's legal, it gives you more of a high (so I've heard...) but it's just as addictive. For me anyway, I am a Hummingbird JUNKIE. So I tried this place first when I was at uni over in South Kensington. I then started making excuses to go there at least once a day - my work wasn't going well, I needed a pick-me-up, I was celebrating a good grade... it didn't matter what the excuse was, the end results was always a hummingbird cupcake. It was also almost always a RED VELVET because that is the A-list of cupcakes. If I strayed from the path to try Hummingbird's other delights, it would have to be quickly followed by a red velvet. Otherwise it just felt like cheating! Serious review mode. The cupcakes are perfectly priced, perfectly sized so you get a sweet fix without getting that guilty feeling afterwards and served with a delicious coffee if you wish (as a caffeine addict I do wish!). I love this brand SO much that I bought the latest baking book and now SWEAR by it for all things dessert. MORE PLEASE. In fact, if I weren't currently an hour away from the South Kensington branch I would go for a red velvet right now. As it turns out, I shall go to the Soho branch instead ;)

I make a point of visiting The Hummingbird Bakery when I'm in London, because although I have celiac so I cannot have most what's on offer, I love the expression on the face of whoever is accompanying me (my daughters, my husband, a friend) when they walk in. The bakery does look almost picture perfect, with all the gorgeous cupcakes arranged by flavor, and the towers of woopie pies and other goodies piled high on cake plates on the counter! The packaging is also absolutely adorable, so much so that I am always tempted to save the box and bag, because they are so pretty! They really do have the branding part down pat, good job on that. The cupcakes themselves are good, though not the best I have ever had; the cake is always light and delicious, but the icing tends a little too sweet and not quite creamy enough for my taste - I know that adding lots of powdered sugar makes for cupcakes that don't melt as quickly, but practicality and flavor don't go hand-in-hand here. Also, it's kind of a bummer to walk in and be told that only two of the myriad of flavors are available gluten-free: vanilla and red velvet (read: pale chocolate with tons of artificial red dye = yuck). It would be so great if they could add chocolate or something more exciting than vanilla to the selection, and no, red velvet doesn't count IMO. Still, it's a cute little spot, and I will no doubt go by again on my next visit to London!