Best Cakes in the world
1. The Backyard Café, Cape Town
Leafy garden café accessed through a wooden furniture store. Mismatched tables and sofas fill the wind-protected yard for breakfast, cake, and quiet lunches.
Leafy garden café accessed through a wooden furniture store. Mismatched tables and sofas fill the wind-protected yard for breakfast, cake, and quiet lunches.
Custom cake studio crafting elaborate, multi-tiered centerpieces for celebrations. Daily batches of lemon meringue pies and cheesecakes fill the counter.
Grand First Republic patisserie serving Czech sweets across two floors of restored 1920s glamour. Marble stairs lead to tables full of signature caramel sundae cups and rich choux pastries.
Kitschy, living-room-style cafe where a team of Viennese grandmas bakes traditional cakes from an open kitchen. The space is a cozy jumble of worn sofas, family photos, and mismatched china – book ahead as tables fill up fast.
Specialty coffee roaster pouring single-origin filter and espresso in a minimalist Prenzlauer Berg space. The house-made cheesecake is the main draw – often paired with a newspaper at one of the outdoor tables.
Historic half-timbered cottage set inside a quiet park, serving coffee and cake from a small, bright room. Most seating is outside on a sunny terrace surrounded by rose bushes.
Nine Streets chocolaterie and tearoom wrapped in antique wood paneling. The counter stocks Valrhona truffles, while the small back room serves coffee and handmade pastries in a quiet, salon-style setting.
Stylish Marais coffee shop serving all-day brunch plates like Turkish eggs and black avocado toast. The homemade pastries are the real draw – expect a weekend queue for the cinnamon rolls and Basque cheesecake.
Specialty coffee roastery pouring two distinct styles: traditional Italian blends and lighter, single-origin roasts. The minimalist, industrial space is strictly laptop-free, with outdoor tables spilling onto the corner.
Haut-Marais bakery bringing high-end pastry technique to slow-fermented Italian doughs. Huge, airy panettone sits alongside glazed madeleines and sourdough loaves, with slices cut year-round for eating on the pedestrian street terrace.
Family-run French patisserie with counters piled high with classic viennoiserie and savory tarts. The almond croissant is an essential order, but the generous slices of vegetable quiche are just as good.
Eccentric French patisserie stacking fruit tarts and massive scones behind a blue facade. The art-filled tea rooms upstairs are tight, while pavement tables sit right in the thick of Greek Street.
Pink marble patisserie designed like an intimate jewelry box, with hand-blown crystal lights over a central counter. The display showcases intricate French pastries – from seasonal fruit tarts to a daily delivery of Chocolate Nemesis cake.
Candy-red storefront dispensing pre-ordered focaccia sandwiches. Saturdays switch to walk-up pizza slices until the dough runs out.
Neighborhood cafe on the quiet end of Portobello Road, serving brunch on mismatched floral plates. Homemade cakes and Monmouth coffee line the counter; the few outdoor tables fill up fast.
Neighborhood bakery serving French pastries and custom cakes, all made from scratch. The bright, cozy room smells of fresh baking and Monmouth coffee – glass cases display the day's classic tarts and sourdough loaves.
Neighborhood cafe focused on specialty coffee from The Gentlemen Baristas. Laptops line the countertops inside; a few small tables sit out front on the pavement.
Neighborhood cafe tucked down a quiet alley, serving artisan coffee and all-day brunch. Its small, cozy room is always bustling – the house-made carrot cake is the essential order.
Specialty coffee shop centered on a brew bar for single-origin pours and expertly pulled espresso. The calm, modern space doubles as a training center, with courses on everything from latte art to home brewing.
Home-style Japanese cafe serving matcha cheesecakes and salmon onigiri on mismatched vintage crockery. The small, curated space fills up quickly – expect weekend queues and a no-laptop policy during lunch.
Gluten-free bakery from a James Beard-winning chef, reinterpreting Vietnamese flavors into modern pastries. The signature is the chewy pandan honeycomb cake, served alongside strong Vietnamese coffee in a bright, minimalist space.
Newtown cafe dedicated to the lamington, reinventing the Australian classic with flavors like yuzu meringue and black sesame. Soft sponge cakes pair with specialty matcha in a quiet, minimalist room.
Long-standing bakery turning out last-minute tres leches trays and custom birthday cakes. The case stays stocked with cheese rolls and fruit tarts, while the kitchen replicates specific designs from customer photos.
Specialty bakery crafting bespoke cakes and cupcakes for weddings and milestone birthdays. Bring photos and color swatches to design orders directly with the owner.
Bright Yorkville patisserie fills a long glass case with intricate mini cakes and savory croissants. The roomy café section serves coffee alongside goat cheese and za’atar pastries.
Dessert gallery where pastries are presented as edible art in a clean, minimalist showroom. The meticulously crafted cakes fuse French technique with Korean flavors – think toasted brown rice mousse and pecan sablé.
Old-fashioned lunch counter dishing up serious comfort food – think house-roasted turkey sandwiches and elaborate layer cakes. The cozy, tiled space gets crowded; expect long lines on weekends.
