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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Aux Pains de Papy

London, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 67 2026
Aux Pains de Papy

A small French bakery on Gray's Inn Road near King's Cross, serving croissants, pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Bakers make the dough on site, visible through a glass window, and the plain, almond and pistachio croissants draw repeat visits.

Highlights

  • Plain butter croissant
  • Pistachio cream croissant
  • Bakery window onto kitchen

Good to know

  • Limited seating, mostly high stools
  • Pistachio croissants sell out early
  • Whole cakes available to pre-order

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