Sally Clarke’s Shop in Kensington is perfect for an impromptu slow morning with a latte and a pastry or a light lunch with a friend. I discovered it after attending a showcase near High Street Kensington. Walking up Kensington Church Street, past the specialist antique shops, I came across this lovely bakery and food shop on Campden Street. I enjoyed my first visit so much that I returned a couple of weeks later. If you’re looking for a bakery near High Street Kensington Station, a café for breakfast in Kensington, freshly baked pastries, delicious quiches or somewhere for coffee and cake in West London, Sally Clarke’s Shop is well worth a visit.
“Sally Clarke’s Shop is the perfect place for a solo coffee and croissant or a light lunch with your best friend,” Homegirl London.
Sally Clarke Shop Food and Drink
On my first visit, I fancied a latte and a pastry, but choosing wasn’t easy with butter croissants, almond croissants, apple and almond pastries, cinnamon buns, pain aux raisins, kouign-amann and cardamom and orange pastries on display. I eventually settled on a pain au chocolat to enjoy with my latte.
A couple of weeks later, I returned for the savoury quiches I’d spotted on my first visit. I ordered the mushroom and Gruyère quiche, served with a side salad, and believe me, it was the best quiche I’ve ever tasted! Other options include broccoli quiche and vegetable tarts, while Sally Clarke’s online shop also lists quiche Lorraine and red pepper, spinach and goat’s cheese tart. You can even order whole quiches for a dinner party and perhaps pass one off as homemade. I won’t tell anyone!
If you fancy something different for lunch, there are generously filled baguettes and sandwiches, including meat and salad fillings, along with chicken and mushroom pie, cheese rolls, cheese straws and savoury buns. The refrigerated cabinet also contains prepared salads and cheese soufflés to take home.
I finished my lunch with a slice of orange polenta cake and a pot of tea. The cake was amazing! Other sweet temptations include carrot and walnut cake, chocolate cakes, seasonal fruit cakes, strawberry tarts, chocolate tarts, canelés, financiers and miniature cakes. There’s plenty to choose from if you’re popping in for afternoon tea or coffee and cake.
You’ll also find freshly baked artisan breads, baguettes and rolls to take home, along with pantry goodies such as olive oil, strawberry and rhubarb preserves, spiced apricot chutney, granola, marmalade, chocolates and biscuits. Sally Clarke’s cookbooks are also available, and you can order whole cakes, quiches, and other treats from the online shop.
Helpful Information About Sally Clarke Shop Kensington
Sally Clarke is a celebrated British chef and restaurateur who opened her restaurant on Kensington Church Street in 1984. Known for her seasonal cooking, quality ingredients and simple, elegant dishes, she has become a well-established name in London’s food scene. Alongside her restaurant, Sally Clarke’s Shop offers freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes, savoury dishes and pantry treats, bringing her love of good food to a more relaxed, everyday setting.
Sally Clarke’s Shop is at 1 Campden Street, Kensington, London W8 7EP, opposite Sally Clarke’s Restaurant at 124 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BH. Beyond the food counters are two connecting rooms with seating where you can enjoy coffee, pastries or lunch. The nearest Underground stations are High Street Kensington and Notting Hill Gate. Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm, and Thursday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm. The shop is closed on Sundays. For more information and to browse the food available to order, visit Sally Clarke’s website.
If you want to explore the area further, these articles may be of interest:
Seven Reasons To Visit Kensington High Street
Notting Hill Helpful Area Guide
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about coffee shops or eateries where I had a good experience. I recommend you do further research, as standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please verify that the establishment is still in business and check its opening times before visiting.