Patisserie · Lambeth, London
The Songbird Cafe Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 34 items we would expect to see at The Songbird Cafe in Lambeth, London.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Songbird Cafe. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £6.90 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- FraisierVN £6.65 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.40 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.00 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- ReligieuseV £6.45 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.60 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £12.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.40 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £13.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.25 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
Viennoiserie
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.85 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.50 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.55 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £4.10 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.95 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.45 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Galette des rois (January)VN £31.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £33.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £32.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £34.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £39.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
Boissons
- Café crèmePopularVGF £4.00 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £3.85 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.75 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.50 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Iced latteVGF £3.70 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.15 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
Coffee
- MochaVGF £4.55 Espresso, chocolate and steamed milk finished with whipped cream.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.50 Single or double shot of our house blend espresso.
- AmericanoVVGGF £2.90 Espresso lengthened with hot water for a smooth, rounded cup.
- Oat milk or syrup extraVVGGF £0.65 Add oat, soya or almond milk, or a vanilla, caramel or hazelnut syrup.
- Iced coffeeVGF £3.85 Espresso over ice with milk, sweetened with syrup if you like.
- LatteVGF £3.65 Espresso topped with plenty of steamed milk and a thin foam layer.
- Flat whitePopularVGF £3.75 Double shot with velvety microfoam, strong and silky.
Ordering tips for The Songbird Cafe
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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