Ukrainian vegan pastry café. Serves gluten & sugar free desserts & pastries such as eclairs, cakes, macarons and tarts. Also serves Ukrainian tea and specialty coffee. Also offers some savoury food like dumplings and vegan Kyiv five days of the week. Animal friendly. Open Mon-Wed 08:00-20:00, Thu-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-20:00.
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46 Bedford Street, WC2E 9HA (at near Covent Garden), London, England, WC2E 9HA
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Last update on 28 Jul 2024 by VickyP3
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Featured Review
IsabellaBailey
Points +839
I freaking loved this place!! - Edit
One of the number 1 things I miss being plant based is the pastries so was so happy when I found this spot! Beautifully decorated and really lovely service. My almond crossaint was incredible. The only thing I would say is the toilets could be cleaner but everything else makes up for that.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Instagrammable, Lovely service
Cons: Bathroom could be cleaner
Obliza_lalalala
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us on HappyCow💜 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreIndeed, during busy times, our baristas may not always be able to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom. However, they will always respond if you let them know 😌
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you again soon!
BrentFisher
I agree about the missing pastries!
Read moreAnd make cleanliness a priority! Don't put it on your customers!
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175 Reviews
First Review by 데이빗
ekveg
Points +70
Pink pastry spot - Edit
Delicious pastry spot with a cute pink aesthetic.
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SallyHammond
Points +212
Lovely food - Edit
This is a pretty cafe. They do hot food but I was rushed for time so just had a bagel and a beautiful cake which looked like a lemon. The bagel was full of mock meat and salad which was tasty but difficult to eat. The cake was lovely. I got it for half price as it was slightly damaged. Otherwise the cake alone was £10. The cakes they had all looked really beautiful. Food very nice if pricey but this is tourist London
Read morePros: Generous portions , Nice coffee , Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
Obliza_lalalala
Hi! Thank you for your review 😊
Read moreThe bagels are gluten free so unfortunately that’s the texture of a gluten free bagel. It’s the best in the market we could find 🥺🩷
The prices are based on a cost of ingredients and salaries of our employees since all the products are handmade ☺️
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superlizard
Points +143
Delicious and very instagrammable - Edit
Can’t remember what my cake was called but I’ve included a picture, was delicious and I loved the pretty vibe of the place.
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P.S This was our traditional Ukrainian dessert - honey cake 🍰
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chp
Points +3352
Unique - Edit
I enjoyed Cream Dream and it’s fair to say my wife really, really enjoyed Cream Dream. We have zero places like this where we live so this was a real treat.
Read moreThe cakes are a clear draw and we really enjoyed ours and drinks too. But the star of the show had to be the small hot dish my wife ordered. Bananas on mashed potato is a dish I think she’s going to dream about for a while to come and easily a reason to return.
Pros: Amazing food, Nice decor/vibe, Friendly staff
Obliza_lalalala
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AlenaRose
Points +266
Ok food but expensive, not very cozy - Edit
I really wanted to love it here. The hot food was quite unique, however the taste was a bit bland. I had the Ukrainian spiced coffee, which sadly I didn’t enjoy at all. The surroundings looked a bit dingy and generally the place didn’t feel very inviting. It was ok, but since it was also quite expensive I wouldn’t return.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet your expectations.
Read moreOur prices reflect the cost of high-quality ingredients, staff wages, taxes, and rent, which are essential to maintaining our operations 🙌
We serve Ukrainian cuisine, which is known for its homemade, simple, and comforting vibe. While the flavors might be subtle, they represent traditional recipes that take significant time and care to prepare.
We value your input and will continue working to enhance the experience for all our guests 🩷
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frautiger
Points +108
Phenomenal - Edit
Stunning place that has everything, not only gorgeous pastries but also vegan versions of traditional Ukrainian food. I will be back to make sure I try all of them. The portion looked small initially but turned out surprisingly filling so was actually perfect. Add beautiful instagram worthy decor, excellent staff, and supporting refugees and women-owned businesses. If that wasn't enough they play Okean Elzy there.
Read morePros: Food and pastries, Decor, Supporting Ukrainian refugees
Obliza_lalalala
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vegan_pets
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oliverthorsing
Points +475
Fair - Edit
We came here to try this top rated restaurant. To be honest, it is more just a pastry place. The “hot menu” is a bit hidden.
Read moreAnyways, we got the Ukrainian cakes. A bit pricey. But they were unfortunately not what we liked.
A big fridge was stored in the pastry place by the seating area and we could look right into the cleaning cabinet during the whole thing.
Pros: Everything is pink
Obliza_lalalala
Hi! Thank you so much for your review 🩷
Read moreJust to share a bit of context: our old fridge broke down, and because it weighs 240kg, we couldn’t just throw it away on the street. By law, we had to wait for the council to collect it, but thankfully our old baby is not there to bother anyone anymore 🙌
Also, what looks like a cleaning cabinet is actually our staircase to the kitchen and also a fire exit. Legally, we can’t hide it behind a door, so we’ve added a pink “Kitchen” sign and some pink curtains to make it a little cuter 🎀
We’re doing our best to work with the space we have while keeping it safe and cozy for everyone 🩷
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vegansheep
Points +2820
Great food, not such great service - Edit
With only a few menus in the whole place it was difficult to read one, and the qr code directed us to an app which was annoying. There was then a whole rigmarole where they gave one of our dishes away to another table and then told us they’d run out. This meant we didn’t eat at the same time and didn’t get what we paid for.
Read moreThe food we had was pretty tasty, though pricey. I wanted to love the place, but found it quite dark and the fake flowers unhygienic. Maybe it was just one bad day, but it was a bit disappointing.
Pros: Nice food
Cons: Expensive , Strange decor, Messed up our order
Obliza_lalalala
Hi,
Read moreThank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your experience with us and hope we can make it up to you in the future.
The QR code system is there to help customers skip the queue. Right now, it works only through our app, which is common for cafes, but we’re working on adding a website version soon.
We also apologize for the mix-up with your order. Since the QR code and table systems are new to our staff, we had some trouble finding customers at first. Thankfully, we’ve gotten the hang of it now, so this shouldn’t happen again.
As for the flowers, they are cleaned regularly and don’t have dust, so they’re completely safe 🙌
Thank you for letting us know how we can do better 🩷
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wilsonschneidg
Points +2919
Beautiful desserts 🧁 - Edit
I enjoyed my visit here, it’s worth a stop if you have a sweet tooth. I agree with others I think it is a little expensive for what you get, although I imagine this is partly down to location. I liked what I ordered but it didn’t blow me away. The dessert selection is beautifully presented, it’s very hard to choose. I didn’t try hot food but it did look good!
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fruityjuicyluce
Points +268
Unique cakes - Edit
I understand most people think this place is expensive however as a baker myself when you see these cakes you can't even comprehend the different techniques, skills and processes needed to create these. Really enjoyed my experience here
Read morePros: Lovely flavours , Friendly staff
Obliza_lalalala
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marlene_baer
Points +154
Délicieux - Edit
Le café est magnifique, toute la déco est rose et fleurie !
Read moreLes pâtisseries sont extras, les textures sont intéressantes et variées et les parfums des desserts vraiment originaux. Je me régale à chaque passage à Londres !
Les serveuses sont accueillantes et le café se situe à covent garden, quasiment à côté du marché couvert, mais dans une ruelle plutôt calme.
Pros: Gourmand, Belle decoration , Gentil accueil
Obliza_lalalala
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vegannomad2
Points +2509
First impressions- expensive - Edit
But then it is vegan and mostly gluten free. Small cafe. Croissant was cold and hard. Should have been better and better served. 21 USD for 1 tough croissant and a hard to cut piece of cake that is too sweet. Packaging was poor as the box kept opening breaking up the cake. Does not warrant second visit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-11
Pros: Vegan, Central location
Cons: Quality, Price
Obliza_lalalala
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear the experience wasn’t fully satisfying 🥺
Read moreOur croissants are baked fresh each morning and stored in the display to ensure quality, but we understand your preference for a warm pastry and will consider ways to improve that aspect.
Regarding packaging, we use eco-friendly boxes similar to many pastry shops, and typically we never have problems with them, but we appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review it with our supplier 🙏
Our prices reflect the quality of our ingredients and our commitment to fair labor practices. For instance, our premium chocolate is sourced responsibly from farms with ethical practices and don’t use illegal child labour.
As for the Kyiv Cake, its sweetness is traditional to the recipe, featuring layers of meringue, hazelnut praline, and buttercream, all crafted with natural brown sugar.
We hope this adds some insight, and we’re grateful for the chance to improve through your feedback. Thank you again 🩷
vegannomad2
Thank you for your response and explanation.
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tenaya
Points +325
Great but pricey - Edit
The interior was beautifully decorated with flowers and artwork! It was difficult to choose which treat to order, everything looked delicious! Very tasty, however, it’s quite expensive for what you receive.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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Read moreOur desserts are handcrafted from the best ingredients, which influence their taste.
We use only Swiss chocolate, certified gluten-free milk, and other organic products that, while more expensive, are essential for the texture and flavor.
Some of our ingredients, such as butter, pistachio flour, various nut pastes, and marzipan, are also made by hand.
Additionally, we avoid using white sugar and can accommodate people with allergies to soy, nuts, gluten, eggs, milk, oats, and more 💖
Also you might be interested in our Friday offer:
each Friday we have -50% off of randomly selected dessert. It can be any of them and we usually announce what kind of dessert is going to be on sale in our Instagram 🙌
We also give one dessert for free to a random comments under our videos in Instagram!
Guest
DavidMatthewBrown
Points +637
Amazing cakes……… actually amazing - Edit
Fantastic selection of amazing cakes, so much it becomes hard to pick one! Good selection of hot and cold drinks. Also did hot food but to be fair why would you just not eat the cakes!!!
Read morePros: Lots of selection , Different plant milks for drinks, Hot food too
Obliza_lalalala
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SuperVeggies!
Points +1388
Overpriced - Edit
Cute place but basically no service, you have to carry everything up and 10 pounds for an average eclair is a bit much. I really wanted to like this place but it didn't happen, it fell on the bland side.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-07
Obliza_lalalala
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Read moreOur desserts are handcrafted from the best ingredients, which influence their taste.
We use only Swiss chocolate, certified gluten-free milk, and other organic products that, while more expensive, are essential for the texture and flavor.
Some of our ingredients, such as butter, pistachio flour, various nut pastes, and marzipan, are also made by hand.
Additionally, we avoid using white sugar and can accommodate people with allergies to soy, nuts, gluten, eggs, milk, oats, and more 💖
Also you might be interested in our Friday offer:
each Friday we have -50% off of randomly selected dessert. It can be any of them and we usually announce what kind of dessert is going to be on sale in our Instagram 🙌
We also give one dessert for free to a random comments under our videos in Instagram!
Guest
AlisonKnight
Points +24
Delicious, and a good cause too - Edit
Really enjoyed the food here, and the patisserie is out of this world. Delicious stuffed cabbage leaves - only complaint, I could have eaten more!
Read morePatisserie was absolutely amazing
Pros: Very delicious food, Amazing patisserie, Friendly service
Cons: None
Obliza_lalalala
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AlisonKnight
I wish you all huge success. Ukrainians, you are always in our thoughts. Thank you and good luck.
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Skyzieboo
Points +3507
SO TASTY - Edit
Very cute decoration, very tasty treats, very important to support!
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PatriciaJo
Points +302
Sehr hübsches Café mit Frühstückoptionen und Kuchen - Edit
Ein hübsch eingerichtets Café. Man hier frühstücken und hat eine große Auswahl an verschieden Kuchen.
Read moreSah alles sehr lecker aus. Mein Spinatwaffel sehr gut.
Obliza_lalalala
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pixies
Points +262
Pretty in Pink Vegan Cafe - Edit
I've walked past Cream Dream multiple times since I work in the area. I finally went inside and bought a massive almond croissant which was unfortunately very dry, almost stale.
Read moreDespite its strange name, I love the ethos of this cafe. It's a great way to support Ukraine and the refugees who have successfully started a business from scratch. The interiors are stunning, with offerings such as unique drinks, from caffeinated to alcoholic, pastries, cakes, bagels and other snacks. They even have cat stickers and "F**K Putin" wrist bands.
It's a shame I had a bad experience with the food and it's not really fair to rate it off of one item. However, I will definitely be returning and trying some new things in the near future.
**Updated from previous review**
I have been to Cream Dream since my previous review and I have decided to increase the rating to four stars.
I really enjoy their chicken bagel and salmon bagel (both meat alternatives, of course). Both are delicious, as are the pastries at the front counter.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-25
Pros: 100% Vegan 90% Gluten Free, Wide range of items for sale, Unique drinks and cakes
Cons: Expensive, Some pastries are sub-par, Long wait times
Obliza_lalalala
Hi! I’m very sorry to hear that you didn’t like your croissants.
Read moreOur croissants might be a little bit different from regular one, since they’re vegan.
However, they’re all freshly delivered to us from Galeta bakery, every morning at 8am.
In cases when we’re not sold out, all croissants go to TooGoodToGo the same evening, so we don’t sell old croissants.
But we will be very happy to see you again for the desserts 💕
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Mark-R
Points +1948
A little gem - Edit
What wonderful surprise this little place is. Vegan. Ukrainian. Incredible cakes, breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. What’s not to like!
Read moreAte from the breakfast menu…
Full English (£16) was delicious. They make their own version of a fried egg which looks the part. Not convinced it tasted the the same but it was nice regardless. Cold beans? Strange but again, nice.
The bacon and fried egg avocado toast (£16) was banging good.
Pink chai. Very good chai.
Would I recommend - Yes
Will I return - Yes. To try the lunch menu. Then again for the dinner menu.
Pros: The menus, The food, The drinks
Obliza_lalalala
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sadiededoemico
Points +18
Sadie - Edit
Beautiful little cafe/restaurant. Really helpful and friendly staff. Great menu, so much choice. Delicious cakes.
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EmiMonster
Points +334
Delicious pastry - Edit
Paradise for vegan pastry. Cute spot with lots of sweet pastry and savoury dishes. I tried their pastry and it was so delicious. Deco is also beautiful, very pink 🩷
Read moreWill be back for sure.
Obliza_lalalala
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Ayslinn
Points +140
Excellent Pastry selection - Edit
Hard to decide, they all look amazing.
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Florence💕
Points +16
Amazing - Edit
Delicious pastries, I had three different ones all of which were very beautiful and delicious. The decor is very beautiful too, I love the flowers on the ceiling 😁
Read morePros: Pastries, Decorations, Staff
Obliza_lalalala
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Andrea2114
Points +38
It was ok. - Edit
Not really my jam.
Read morePlace was cute.
Cashier was a bit rude.
The pistachio pastry (£13) was the only good thing. The puff pastry was bland and the €7 chicken bagel sandwich was DRY as hell.
The bread was shriveled up and when you would bite into it everything inside would fall out.
Pros: Cute place , One good pastry
Cons: TOO EXPENSIVE , Dried up bagel sandwich, Rude cashier
Obliza_lalalala
Hi! Thank you for your review 😊
Read moreWe understand that some people have different expectations from pastries, as for example most of the people love our puff pastry since it has baked frangipane with berries, vanilla cream, and fresh berries.
The bagels are gluten free so unfortunately that’s the texture of a gluten free bagel. It’s the best in the market we could find 🥺🩷
The prices are based on a cost of ingredients and salaries of our employees since all the products are handmade ☺️
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Leoniie
Points +386
Cute bakery with delicious food and nice staff 🧁 - Edit
The staff was super nice and the whole bakery lovely decored.
Read moreWe were lucky and got a 50% discount on our meal, since it was a little bit damaged. However it tasted amazing ✨🧁🍰
Obliza_lalalala
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Brycew
Points +948
Excellent Ukrainian Dumplings - Edit
I got in touch with my feminine side at this lovely bakery & tea room. Had a frilly lemonade and was surrounded by more pink than I’ve seen in awhile!
Read moreThe decore notwithstanding, I absolutely loved the cabbage dumplings served with vegan cream
Pros: Location, Awesome hot food, Great service
Obliza_lalalala
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