Nordic Bakery

Their coffee isn’t the best in the world but it’s solid, and when paired with the aesthetic and the food, it’s worth the trip. This is one of the only places in London where I can find good dark rye bread, and the sandwich toppings are great. Best of all, though are the cinnamon rolls. They’re lightly sweet, fragrant, and have a perfect texture. They’re the closest thing to a real Norwegian skillingsboller in London.
The atmosphere is great, casually chic and similar to one of my favorite places in Oslo.

I give the smell 5 stars. You can’t walk by this place (or any of its sister branches) without getting a whiff of baked goodness. The food is also pretty solid. I enjoyed a lox open faced sandwich. The coffee was fine, but nothing special. The cinnamon buns (allegedly the thing that they are most known for) are just okay. Perhaps, it is a stylistic thing, but if you are looking for a moist and thick bun, this isn’t the place for you. If you are looking for a chill coffee shop vibe, it is a winner.

This place is okay. The baked goods aren’t as good as they look. The cinnamon bun was very dry, the berry oven bake was boring. But okay place if you want to get out of the run and have a quiet coffee

Working on Baker Street, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to breakfast options. There’s the usual – Pret, Costa, Eat. And then there’s Paul, Zizzi, etc. But for me, on a cloudy Friday morning, the choice is clear. It has to be the Nordic Bakery. Tucked away on Dorset Street, away from the high-​street madness, there’s a certain morning calm to this place. The wait staff is efficient, without being outwardly hurried. It is what you need in the morning before you’ve had your first coffee.
And what should you get in this place. The answer’s simple – cinnamon bun. It is just the right amount of sweet and cinnamon. And the texture’s unlike any I’ve ever had before. It was so delicious I could not wait to take a picture before I wolfed it down. Apart from that, the Swedish sandwiches were really good. Especially, the meatball one, I forget what it’s called.
As a bonus, this place makes the best hot chocolate I’ve had in London in a really long time. Not too thick, not too sweet, with just a touch of salt to it. Perfectly creamy!

Cool vibe but crap coffee.
Their soy latte was so watery and was not good. The vibe is chic and very Nordic, but that is all this place has going for it. I will give it another try, maybe at one of their other locations, as I may have come on an off day.
I didn’t the food or sweets though.

After a visit to the Atlas Gallery next door, we popped in to have some pastry. Butter Bun, Almond Twist and Skoleboller looked fabulous. I asked the staff what was inside the Almond Twist and she said almond paste. When I bit into it, there was no sign of it. It was just a hunk of boring slightly under-​baked doughy dough. It was just too heavy and tasted bland dough with a bit of cardamom. Raspberry and Blueberry Oatbake looked way too stodgy. Maybe I should have stuck with a Cinnamon Bun. Totally disappointed.

I stumbled across this place by chance while i was looking for a coffee place and i have to say that their cinnamon buns are to die for. their cakes & sandwiches are also pretty good but its the buns that will make you go back to this place.
The name does confuse a lot of people on a daily basis as i was sitting by a couple of bystanders walked in wanting to buy bread and they obviously left.
Regarding the drinks I personally found their hot chocolate a bit weak in flavor & texture (32% cocoa) but their coffee is quite nice.
I believe the gray industrial atmosphere of the building is best enjoyed on a rainy day as it just helps to build the contrast with wooden tables & walls. On a sunny day they usually put a couple of small tables outside the store but this wouldn’t be my preferable coffee shop or area when the sun is out.
Unfortunately for those who are gluten intolerant they only serve two products (orange chocolate slice & ginger/​chocolate cookie) which are not that tasty.
Finally, you can also preorder cakes for birthdays etc if you give them 48h notice and from what i seen in their cookbook they all look delicious. They even have a Boston cake made out of their famous cinnamon buns. not sure about their prices on these cakes though.

Nordic Bakery is one of those cafés where if you don’t know the Marylebone area and stumbled in by chance, it’s a great find. I was very lucky to meet Alex from Unilocal there. Aside from the very good company, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Nordic Bakery. I enjoyed a very tasty cinnamon roll (for which they are apparently notorious) and a latte. Both were delicious. As a frequent latte consumer, I must add that a lot of cafés in London make them a bit bitter and I find myself adding sugar. But Nordic Bakery made it just right — not sweet but certainly not bitter. Service is quick and efficient and although the café is quite small, it has a very à laise atmosphere, which I appreciated after a long day of work. I will most definitely be coming back in the near future!

Nothing to rave about, the coffee was mediocre as well as the pastries. The staff was not very friendly and I will most likely not be coming back to this location but might be willing to try the other ones in London.

Very lovely coffee shop + bakery near the offices on Baker Street.
Delicious coffee, really good pastry and for some reason this place always gives me a sense of peace and quiet even though it’s tiny.
My favourite is the croissant with smoke salmon and egg, but it always sells out before noon.

Nice worm place
With terrible Service
I mean Bad … It takes them ages and everything is Not possible like when i asked for my sandwich to be heated …
Even though the items they serve are interesting but the service takes it all away.

I feel like a grade-​A schmoe because…3 stars. I had built it up to be 5+++ stars before going; perhaps I pre-​cursed my experience? Or maybe I just need MOAR CINNAMON BUNS?!?
I love the location on Dorset Street, tucked ever-​so-​slightly away from the madness that can be Marylebone High. Before going I checked out the website — blame my roots, I love all things Scandi — and LOVE their aesthetic. And their typography (gah, yes, just said that). And their cute social media-​friendly initiatives that had me salivating for all-​things-​Nordic on Instagram before I even made a stop in. And their blog and discussion of various design details. ALLOVERIT.
That said: it was fine. I had a latte; it was fine (though not close to being in my top tier of London coffee favourites). My friend had a tea; it was fine, too (though the selection wasn’t great). It was all fine!
But…the service was weird because I think we were mid-​shift-​change, meaning that one person took our order and then another person rang up. It felt rushed and confusing. And everyone but us seemed to be sitting in on team/​business meetings, which gave it a certain vibe (the space isn’t large). Because of this we didn’t stay long and ended up not eating what we planned to — just split a salmon rye sandwich. It was nice; well-​priced and light-​but-​substantial.
In sum: I will give Nordic Bakery another shot, absolutely. Probably at a different time of day. I still love all the things cited above; they excel at minimalism without feeling cold (grey tones, clear bold fonts, simple choices). I also want to try some of their cordials (I’m thinking cocktail bases? Yeah?!?) — black currant and lingonberry — which look great in their bottles and probably taste equally great.
Unilocal note: the smell of those cinnamon buns, though.

Yum yum yum yum… Great coffee, if not a little slow on the service front during busy periods.
Try the herrings, egg on rye for breakfast.

I walked by Nordic Bakery for weeks, smelling the freshly-​baked cinnamon rolls from down the road, before I realized that I needed to stop and try what smelled like heaven. And, oh, was I glad that I did.
That being said, if you haven’t tried the cinnamon rolls yet, you must. They, like the rest of Nordic’s sweet treats, are deliciously and thoughtfully prepared. The shop isn’t large, but there’s enough room to sit at a table (to either work and read, or to finish your food before you leave).
I didn’t realize until after my first few visits that Nordic is a small chain of bakeries — the staff is friendly, the shop is clean, and the food tastes homemade, which set it apart from other coffee chains in the area.

I’ve now visited my beloved Nordic Bakery on Dorset street numerous times and an update is indeed required…
I’ve probably sampled just about everything on offer.
My favorite midday treat is a steaming cup of rich hot cocoa and a rustic oatmeal cookie. I still enjoy the savory breakfast sandwiches (the herring, worth a try especially if you’ve never tasted it!). I’ve yet to tackle a cinnamon bun on my own, but next time I’m with a willing partner I will endeavor it.
The staff is always super sweet and I always feel right at home while I enjoy my treats, read a book and enjoy the side street foot traffic.
*there is downstairs seating should the upstairs be a bit too crowded.

Don’t be deceived by its size, the Nordic Bakery is a hidden jewel in the crown that is Baker Street.
It has a sign that can be easily overlooked and its grey colour only helps it blend into the background more, but there’s one thing that means you’ll never just walk past it: the smell.
Oh, my God the smell. Hot cinnamon buns and fresh coffee wafting down the street and when you enter it’s even better. Sure, it’s small, with only half a dozen tables and two chairs a piece, and sure, it’s a sort of dark grey with little decoration other than three coloured panels with the branch addresses, but it doesn’t need it.
It’s a little pricey compared to most bakeries (for instance, two cinnamon buns here came to £5.80 but I stopped off at the bakery round the corner from my house and got two chocolate muffins, a big slice of carrot cake and an iced shortbread biscuit for £4.20 — basically double the amount for half the price) but the cakes, pastries and savories they sell are uncommon, rich in flavour and fresh. Amazing.

Best way to find this place? Follow the cinnamon christmasy smell!
This place has a special place in my heart, so I can’t be completely objective, but I will try. I had several coffees and they were all delicious. Next to those cinnamon rolls everyone writes about, I really liked the oatmeal cookies with hazelnut mmm.
The scandinavian design is clean but in my opinion not very cosy. I can imagine working there for few hours, because nothing would disturb my focus … except the cinnamon smell.

Damn those cinnamon roles! Why do they smell so good and lure me into the bakery from even a block away… despite my plans of not eating sweets!
My office is located close to this branch of the ever expanding Nordic Bakery imperium. Truth be told: I find the whole setup to be a bit too posh and slick for me, but I like their goodies… especially the cinnamon rolls!
Several times now, I’ve come here early in the morning to buy a variety of breakfast items for my team at the office: a selection of sweets rolls, but also savoury items such as smoked salmon or gravadlax on limpan bread. I can also highly recommend a Finnish specialty: Karelian Pie. This comes with egg butter on the side and its delicate flavours are a hit with most people. (They come in potato or rice variety.)
A good snack for later in the afternoon are their rustic oatmeal cookies.

Last week when I had a few days off, one morning I was walking around in Marylebone. I was on my way to a coffee shop, and suddenly there was a Nordic Bakery branch in front of me. As I knew their other shop at Golden Square, I did not think for a minute and just went in to enjoy a nice cinnamon bun with a decent coffee.
As you would expect, this Nordic Bakery branch is no exception, they offer friendly service, delicious Scandinavian food and good coffee. It is a great place to take a break from a busy day, or do some work, or sit in the sun outside, or anything else you could think of.
If you live or work around Marylebone, Nordic Bakery is a place you should put on your map. They also have another branch not very far away.

Nordic Bakery is more of a coffee shop with a bakery on the side.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a classically cool coffee shop. Dark paint on the walls, wooden tables, an easy place to sit and have a drink. And they do bake, a few sweets here and there as well as their legendary and amazing cinnamon rolls (seriously, these things are giant and long when unrolled and so tasty. You can literally smell them down the block, although they’re always better when fresh.)
But I just don’t see it being a bakery. I think of light and colourful and cakes in the windows and all kind of magical experiences like that. Nope not here. Here you come for a coffee and maybe a cake, usually to go but sitting it nice too, and enjoy a moment to breathe.
With the cinnamon roll. Get the delicious cinnamon roll.