Blackbird Bakery Crystal Palace

I visited during a busy lunch rush on May 17th and the team of folk behind the counter were lovely, professional and working great as a team with good humour and charm. When food prices have gone up across the board at all cafes, pubs etc, this human element is what sets one place apart from the next, so I hope they’re appreciated by head office, and the entitled segment of the ‘Triangle’ clientele who pop up in some of the reviews here. I don’t know any of the staff there and this is a genuine review. Hospitality industry workers deserve more respect in UK culture. Treat workers with the same courtesy you’d like to be treated with. It’s weird that some adults don’t seem to think that applies when dealing with service staff. Food offering wise, the cheese toasties here are delicious thanks to the crucial part of any sandwich - the bread - being good at Blackbird bakery outlets. The cakes are fairly pricey but similarly very good. I’d say the pastries (croissants etc) are the weaker part of the product range; whenever I’ve tried a croissant (from different branches) it’s not buttery inside with crisp flaky pastry around the top, but instead a bit dry and sad looking.🤓

I absolutely love this cafe! It is so so cosy, the food and drinks are so gorgeous. I really reccomend the coronation tofu sandwiches, it is my favourite and tastes so fresh and delicious. The staff are always so welcoming and friendly, if they have run out of a particular sndwich they are alwaysso accomodating and will make one up for you if you ask, as it staes on their menu sign. Honestly never been disappointed here xx My only improvement would be if it was dog friendly!

I’ve been going to Blackbird Bakery for a few years now to buy bread but finally decided to leave a review because I bought an absolutely stand out Stollen from here before Christmas. Maybe the best Stollen I’ve ever had! The bread is also great (fan of the brown sourdough) and they always kindly slice it if you ask. Plus the bread loyalty stamp is a nice extra. It’s a bit pricey but worth it for nice quality and a treat. Also they make a great lamington!