Violet

Violet är ett bageri och café på 47 Wilton Way, Hackney/Dalston i London.

From Claire Ptak, the woman who made Prince Harry's wedding cake, comes Violet. Violet began life as a market stall and now serves tempting treats to Londoners from its low-key bakery and café. The setting might be simple and understated but this is the place to enjoy organic and seasonal bakes that truly are fit for royalty.

When you visit Violet, it's a good idea to bring your sweet tooth along. Expect low-intervention cakes, cookies, and macaroons that are bursting with flavour, as well as traditional seasonal products like mince pies and hot cross buns. Wedding and celebration cakes can be ordered from this bakery, and it's possible to order a gluten-free or vegan version of your favourite cake. Expect elegant options like raspberry and chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla, lemon and elderflower, and the classic Victoria sponge.

The on-site café with a garden for sunnier days is the ideal place for a spot of lunch. Choose from the menu of savoury dishes that includes oozing cheese toasties, quiche with salad, or ham or avocado on toast for a quick bite. Of course, you can't stop here and not indulge in a sweet baked treat. You can enjoy one of the bakery's finely-crafted cupcakes or a slice of cake along with a tea or coffee from local suppliers. It's worth noting that only outside seating is available.

Violet is a modern bakery that still has the feel of a traditional establishment. Whether you eat in or buy sweets to take home, this is the place for sophisticated bakes brimming with inspiring ingredients and flavour combinations.