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Dean Street's no-music, no-mobiles holdout — the Soho the audience first read about in the 80s
Cafe
Maison Bertaux
Greek Street's 1871 patisserie — London's oldest French pastry shop, still hand-laminated upstairs
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Soho |
$$ Mid-range for Cafe
| 08:30 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat), 09:30 - 20:00 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Opened in 1871 by Communard refugees and run since 1988 by Michele Wade and her sister Tania, Maison Bertaux is the oldest French patisserie in London and one of the last in central Soho where the croissants, mille-feuilles and seasonal fruit tarts are still laminated by hand on the floor above. The two small rooms — chipped tiles, mismatched chairs, framed flyers from a half-century of Soho theatre — function as the unaccompanied chapter of London Soho the audience has read about and rarely actually sits in. Cash and card both accepted now; the tea is properly poured.
Editor's Tip
Walk-in only, no bookings. The mille-feuille and the strawberry tart in season are the through-line. Upstairs room hosts rotating art shows curated by Michele Wade — Pierre et Gilles, Noel Fielding alumni. Two minutes from Quo Vadis on the same block.
At a Glance
- View
- Street Scene, London Skyline
Views & Setting
View Type
Street Scene, London Skyline
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Maison Bertaux — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Maison Bertaux?
Maison Bertaux is located in Soho, London — 28 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D 5DQ.
What are the opening hours of Maison Bertaux?
Maison Bertaux is open 08:30 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat), 09:30 - 20:00 (Sun).
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