Patisserie · South Bank, London
BFI Café Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 35 items we would expect to see at BFI Café in South Bank, London.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by BFI Café. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte au citronPopularV £6.15 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.40 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- OpéraVN £6.80 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Mille-feuilleV £5.15 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Saint-HonoréV £5.95 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- FraisierVN £6.80 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.70 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.85 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.60 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £10.50 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.50 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £10.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FinancierVN £2.80 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
Viennoiserie
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.15 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.10 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £4.40 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.00 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.50 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £36.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £38.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £107.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £25.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
Boissons
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.45 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.90 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £2.95 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.50 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.65 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Iced latteVGF £4.45 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Breakfast
- Vegan breakfastVVGDF £11.00 Plant sausages, beans, mushrooms, avocado and hash browns with toast.
- Toast and jamV £3.90 Two thick slices of house bread with butter and preserves.
- Bacon bap £6.30 Smoked back bacon in a floury bap with brown or tomato sauce.
- Smashed avocado on sourdoughV £10.00 Crushed avocado, chilli flakes and lime on toasted sourdough with a poached egg.
- Eggs BenedictPopular £11.00 Poached eggs and ham on a toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce.
- Porridge with toppingsV £5.80 Creamy oat porridge with honey, berries or banana and seeds.
Ordering tips for BFI Café
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (11am – 8pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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