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10 Best Dessert Shops in London
London’s dessert shops in this selection range from elaborate café sundaes and waffles to lighter frozen yoghurt, gelato and savoury pastries. Compare texture, sweetness, dietary choices, ordering format and setting before deciding where to go.
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We chose dessert shops in London with a proven record among their customers and ranked them with the specialists first. The list is reviewed regularly so it stays current.
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Compare 10 Dessert Cafes in London
Amorino
Amorino serves gelato with a broad choice of flavours, including chocolate sorbet, alongside coffee and water. Its presentation is a notable part of the visit, while in-store kiosks can make ordering straightforward. It suits visitors wanting a late treat, with one account recording opening until midnight on a Sunday.
Strengths: Especially decorative presentation
Late-evening gelato after sightseeing or a showVisitors who enjoy choosing between a wide range of flavours33 Villiers St, London WC2N 6ND, United KingdomIla Café & Desserts
Ila Café & Desserts is a London dessert shop with a modest counter-service format offering global bowls, sandwiches, smoothies and vegetarian or vegan fare alongside sweet treats. Its dessert range includes waffles, brownies, loaded desserts, shakes and soft serve, with fresh preparation, generous portions and topping adjustments available to suit individual tastes.
Strengths: Can adjust toppings and reduce chocolate or toffee
Fresh waffles, brownies, soft serve and shakesVegetarian or vegan café foodSharing desserts with friends or familyUnit.2, Ila Café & Desserts, 125-131 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HJ, United KingdomThe Pasty Shop London Bridge
The Pasty Shop London Bridge is a pastry shop serving fresh savoury pastries, including steak and ale, chicken and mushroom, sausage and vegan rolls. It suits commuters and visitors seeking a quick meal or snack, with a Too Good To Go collection option described as generous and fast. The shop also offers coffee, including mocha, and the pastries are described as flaky and full of flavour.
Strengths: Too Good To Go bags with mixed pastry selections
Quick savoury meals near London BridgeCustomers looking for vegan pastry optionsPeople using Too Good To Go collectionsBridge Station, London SE1 9SP, United KingdomAmorino Gelato - London Covent Garden
Amorino Gelato - London Covent Garden is an ice cream shop serving gelato and sorbet in a decorative floral presentation. It suits visitors looking for an after-dinner treat or a dessert to enjoy while exploring Covent Garden, with staff offering flavour samples to help with the choice.
Strengths: Gelato is presented in a distinctive rose-like design
A sweet stop after dinner or while sightseeingVisitors choosing between gelato and sorbet flavours7 Garrick St, London WC2E 9AR, United KingdomAmorino Gelato - London Charing Cross
Amorino Gelato at London Charing Cross is an ice cream shop offering smooth gelato in a wide variety of flavours, alongside coffee and gelato-filled macarons. It works well for a sit-down sweet treat or a cone on a warm day, with the macarons providing an alternative to gelato served on its own.
Strengths: Gelato-filled macarons with crisp shells and jammy centres
A varied gelato treatPairing gelato with coffee or gelato macarons18 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HR, United KingdomBilmonte
Bilmonte is an unfussy counter-service shop serving Italian gelato with cream and toppings, alongside baked goods and coffee. Its focused selection includes pistachio, chocolate, yoghurt and changing special flavours, with Sicilian brioche buns available as a pairing. It suits a quick Soho treat or a more indulgent gelato stop, especially for customers drawn to creamy, nut-forward flavours.
Strengths: Pairs Italian gelato with Sicilian brioche buns
A quick gelato stop in SohoDiners who enjoy pistachio and rich chocolate flavoursA gelato-and-brioche pairing with coffee or baked goods30 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7LW, United KingdomHeavenly Desserts Elephant & Castle
Heavenly Desserts Elephant & Castle is an upmarket dessert café serving creative waffles, chocolate fondue and ice-cream sundaes. Its broader menu includes croffles, cookie dough, pancakes, ice cream and drinks, with plenty of indoor seating. It suits groups and dessert-focused outings, especially for generous portions and elaborate sweet dishes, although some items can be intensely sweet and availability may vary.
Strengths: The menu spans waffles, croffles, pancakes, cookie dough, fondue and sundaes
Groups looking for a dedicated dessert caféDiners who enjoy generous, highly indulgent sweet dishes22 Sayer St, London SE17 1FH, United KingdomYolé Desserts Shoreditch
Yolé Desserts Shoreditch is a dessert shop offering frozen yoghurt and ice cream, including dairy-free and no-added-sugar options, with fruit toppings and a choice of cones, tubs and waffles. It also serves drinks such as a mango matcha latte. Staff can explain ingredients and prepare takeaway orders carefully.
Strengths: Offers dairy-free, no-added-sugar frozen desserts with several toppings and formats
A lighter-style dessert with fruit toppings or no-added-sugar optionsTakeaway dessert orders that need careful packing132 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, United KingdomDR DESSERT
DR DESSERT is a London dessert shop offering delivery, in-store collection and shopping, takeaway and dine-in options. Its menu includes cakes, waffles, fresh fruit toppings, chocolate and milkshakes, with portions described as generous. It suits customers looking for a casual sweet treat, whether ordering in or eating at the shop.
Strengths: Multiple ways to order, including delivery and in-store pick-up
People craving cakes, waffles, fruit-topped desserts or milkshakesCustomers choosing between delivery, collection, takeaway and dine-in441 Harrow Rd, London W10 4RE, United KingdomYolé Desserts Covent Garden
Yolé Desserts Covent Garden is a dessert shop serving smooth, light frozen yoghurt with a sweet-tangy flavour and options for choosing toppings. It suits visitors looking for a lighter frozen treat, including people seeking vegan or gluten-free choices, with staff on hand to explain which options meet those needs.
Strengths: Smooth, light frozen yoghurt with a pronounced yoghurt tang
Frozen yoghurt and customisable toppingsVegan or gluten-free dessert choices12 New Row, London WC2N 4LF, United Kingdom
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Dessert formats in this comparison
- Elaborate café dessertsHeavenly Desserts Elephant & Castle serves waffles, croffles, pancakes, cookie dough, chocolate fondue, ice cream and sundaes with ample indoor seating.
- Customisable waffles and soft serveIla Café & Desserts offers waffles, brownies, loaded desserts, shakes and soft serve, with topping adjustments available.
- Frozen yoghurt and lighter optionsYolé’s Shoreditch and Covent Garden shops offer frozen yoghurt, with dairy-free, no-added-sugar, vegan or gluten-free choices described across the two venues.
- Gelato and sorbet stopsAmorino venues provide broad flavour choices, while the Covent Garden shop is noted for floral presentation and flavour sampling.
- Delivery and collectionDR DESSERT combines dine-in and takeaway with delivery and in-store collection.
- Savoury pastry alternativesThe Pasty Shop London Bridge provides fresh savoury pasties and vegan rolls for visitors wanting a quick snack rather than a sweet course.
Choosing a dessert shop that fits
- Pick your level of indulgenceFor rich, multi-component desserts, consider Heavenly Desserts or Ila Café. Frozen yoghurt and fruit toppings offer a lighter direction.
- Check dietary requirements carefullyYolé describes dairy-free or no-added-sugar options in Shoreditch and vegan or gluten-free choices in Covent Garden. Ask staff which items meet your needs.
- Choose eat-in or takeawayDR DESSERT offers several ordering routes, while Yolé provides cones, tubs and waffles. Consider how well the format will travel.
- Use flavour choice as the deciding factorAmorino suits broad flavour exploration and sampling; Bilmonte has a focused selection including pistachio, chocolate, yoghurt and changing specials.
- Allow for availability and sweetnessHeavenly Desserts notes that popular items may run out and some dishes are intensely sweet. Check before choosing a specific item.
Questions people often ask
Where can I get waffles in London?
Ila Café & Desserts, Heavenly Desserts Elephant & Castle and DR DESSERT all describe waffles among their offerings.
Which dessert shops offer frozen yoghurt?
Yolé Desserts Shoreditch and Yolé Desserts Covent Garden both specialise in frozen yoghurt, with topping choices and additional dietary options described.
Are there vegan or dairy-free dessert choices?
Yolé Shoreditch describes dairy-free and no-added-sugar options, while Yolé Covent Garden describes vegan and gluten-free choices. Confirm ingredients with staff.
Which listed shop offers delivery or collection?
DR DESSERT explicitly offers delivery and in-store collection, alongside takeaway and dine-in.
