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Violet Cakes

A California-style bakery and cafe on Wilton Way run by cookbook author Claire Ptak, known for seasonal cakes and baked goods.

  • Cafe
  • Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Violet Cakes, a California-style bakery and cafe
Photo: Annie and Andrew, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr

Did you know

Owner Claire Ptak made the royal wedding cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, and continues to run Violet as a from-scratch bakery in Dalston.

Local tip

Cakes and pastries sell out by early afternoon on weekends, go early if you want a slice of whatever's fresh that day.

Famous dishes

  • Seasonal celebration cakes
  • California-style baked goods

Finding it

Address
47, Wilton Way, De Beauvoir Town, Shacklewell, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, England, E8 3ED
Nearest station
Hackney Downs (National Rail), 473 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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