Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one, treating yourself, or sharing the love with friends, Waterloo has plenty of delightful dessert spots to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are some of the best places for a sweet treat:
1. Konditor
Location: 22 Cornwall Rd, SE1 8TW
Konditor is a warm and inviting bakery known for its upscale cakes and decadent confectionery. Go the extra mile this Valentine’s Day with one of their personalised cakes! From rich brownies to beautifully crafted layer cakes, every bite is packed with love.
“At Konditor, we know nothing says ‘I love you’ like a sweet treat. From cakes to brownies and all the baked goods in between, we’ve got your Valentine’s Day covered.”
2. Chocolate Dino Company
Location: 36 Kennington Rd, SE1 7BL
If you’re a chocolate lover, this premium Belgian chocolate bakery is a must-visit! Offering an indulgent range of chocolate brownies, gooey New York-style cookies, fluffy buttermilk waffles, and luxurious ice cream sundaes, there’s something for everyone. Plus, they cater to various dietary needs with vegetarian, vegan, halal-friendly, and gluten-free options.
3. Little Bread Pedlar
Location: 20 Lower Marsh, SE1 7RJ
An artisan bakery offering a selection of handcrafted bread, buns, and pastries, Little Bread Pedlar is the perfect spot to pick up something special. Their unique pastry treats are bursting with flavour—ideal for a morning pick-me-up or a romantic dessert for two.
4. Greensmiths
Location: 27 Lower Marsh, SE1 7RG
More than just an independent supermarket, Greensmiths is home to a café that serves up some of the best sweet treats in Waterloo. Known for their delicious pastel de nata, they also bake cookies in-house in small batches to ensure a fresh-out-of-the-oven experience.
“Our cookies are baked in-house in small batches, so you always get that fresh, crisp-on-the-outside, slightly-melted-in-the-middle homemade cookie experience every time. You can’t go wrong with our classic chocolate chip, but our white chocolate miso cookie has devoted fans who swear by this sweet-salty combination.”