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The Hummingbird Bakery

The OG American cupcake shop on Portobello Road

133 Portobello Road, London W11 2DY
Today 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMAll hours ↓
Mid-range · £15–35 per head
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Pioneered American-style baking in London since 2004. Famous for cupcakes, red velvet cake, and buttercream frosting that started a genuine cultural movement. The Portobello Road flagship is an institution. Great for cakes and sweet treats rather than bread. The kind of place that made Notting Hill synonymous with cupcakes in the mid-2000s.

The red velvet cupcake started a London-wide craze. Still holds up
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Quick answers about The Hummingbird Bakery

What is The Hummingbird Bakery?
The Hummingbird Bakery is a bakery in Notting Hill, London. The OG American cupcake shop on Portobello Road.
Where is The Hummingbird Bakery?
The Hummingbird Bakery is at 133 Portobello Road, London W11 2DY, in the portobello area of Notting Hill.
When is The Hummingbird Bakery open?
Typical hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (and other days — see the full schedule on the place page).
How expensive is The Hummingbird Bakery?
The Hummingbird Bakery is mid-range — around £15–35 per head. Prices reflect the curator's most recent visit and may change.
Is The Hummingbird Bakery good for kids?
The Hummingbird Bakery works well with kids in tow -- there's space for a buggy, nobody minds a bit of noise, and the menu has things children will actually eat.
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