Patisserie Sainte Anne
204 King St, London W6 0RA, United Kingdom · United Kingdom
★ 4.4 on Google · 774 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 25, 2026 · 41 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
774 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 100%
All reviews shown by Google
733 examined reviews
41 of 774
774 of 774 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 25, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Patisserie Sainte Anne is a small, popular French bakery in West London offering a wide variety of fresh breads, pastries, and cakes. Reviewers report that the establishment has traditionally been praised for its authentic French flavors and buttery croissants, though recent reviews indicate significant shifts in ownership, management, and product consistency.
+ Repeated strengths
Authentic French Pastries
Reviewers frequently highlight the flaky croissants, almond croissants, and overall pastry selection as rich, buttery, and reminiscent of France.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2015-05-08
The most amazing, buttery pastries and sensational baguette (best I have ever found in London). The absolute upper crust of French baking... in London :-)
5★ · 2017-06-29
Without a doubt, the best pastries in London. Their pain au chocolat is out of this world, and the bakery is family-run and very cute.
5★ · 2026-01-11
I recently visited this bakery and honestly felt compelled to leave a review. What really stood out to me was the food and the service. I ordered a galette for six people over the phone, and the whole process was incredibly smooth. The per...
Fresh Bread and Baguettes
The baguettes and artisanal breads are frequently commended for being freshly baked on-site, warm, and highly authentic.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2015-05-24
Excellent proper french croissants and baguettes. The owner said they had the same shop in Paris in front of the church with the same name of the pattiserie. My french husband cannot wait for weekends for his breakfast here. For £3, you get...
5★ · 2026-05-01
Best apple tart!
Cakes and Special Occasion Desserts
Reviewers note a strong selection of high-quality cakes, tarts, and custom celebration options like the fraisier and mille-feuille.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2016-01-12
The cakes are some of the best I've ever tasted in London, light as a feather, made with Poitou butter and Costarican chocolate. Sandwiches are a poetry - smoked salmon with whipped lemon cream! White crab meat salad! I pity anyone who lunc...
5★ · 2022-10-17
Simply perfection! I wish we could enjoy their amazing sweets and pastries while seating, I'd spend whole afternoons in here 🤤🤤🤤
5★ · 2025-10-24
Patisserie Sainte Anne were incredibly thoughtful and helpful. We asked for a last minute wedding cake and they delivered! We ordered the fraisier cake and it was amazing. Thank you!! Also their Mille-feuille is so yummy!
− Repeated complaints
Inconsistent Service and Atmosphere
Reviewers report instances of slow, transactional, or unwelcoming service from staff.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2019-02-26
Travelled a bit to Visit on a Sunday afternoon with the family and really loved the cakes ( specially the Eclair ). Cakes made to high standards. Unfortunately can't say the same about the coffees & the hot chocolate myself & my kids ordere...
2★ · 2021-10-22
Staff extremely rude and not qualified to work with customers, came this morning and two women serving didn’t even bother on replying my good morning leaving me unattended while chatting to each other and ignoring two customers until I just...
Pricing
Several reviewers mention that certain items and drinks are rather pricey for the portion sizes provided.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2020-08-14
Tasty food, mediocre service & pretentious pricing.
1★ · 2026-08-02
I was charged £3.70 for a green tea and £4.20 for a black tea (!!!). On the board it was clearly indicated the price for TEA £2.70. When I told the staff, they said that was the old price, and that they were gonna adjust that, but the new p...
Lack of Seating and Facilities
Reviewers point out that the shop has minimal or no seating and lacks a customer restroom.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2017-01-19
They have home made patisseries, breads and all sorts of quiches. I am very glad with the service as well. I wish they could be a bit bigger and have more tables as lunchtime it can be easily full.
1★ · 2019-03-21
Really poor service all round. Several chips in all the plates and soup bowls we ate from, not pleasant at all when eating out, no matter where it is if you're paying for it! No toilets! How's that? Thought it was illegal to not have saniti...
5★ · 2022-10-09
I can’t contain my excitement that I live locally to this delicious Patisserie, an authentic French delight! From the moment you walk in you’re met with the most divine aroma. Cakes, bakes, breads and pastries. Let your eyes feast!!! And ye...
Good for
- Grabbing traditional French baguettes and fresh breakfast pastries to go
- Ordering specialty celebration cakes and sweet treats
- Visitors looking for an authentic Parisian bakery experience in West London
Avoid if
- You require sit-down dining space or a customer restroom
- You are sensitive to high prices on specialty baked goods
- You prefer consistently uncrowded service without potential queues
Recent pattern — Newer reviews from late 2024 through 2026 frequently report a change in ownership and management, with a noticeable recurring pattern of complaints regarding declining product quality, altered recipes for staples like croissants and baguettes, and less welcoming customer service.
Review anatomy
Reviews per quarter
| Quarter | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 ’14 | 3 | 0 |
| Q1 ’15 | 1 | 0 |
| Q2 ’15 | 4 | 0 |
| Q3 ’15 | 4 | 0 |
| Q4 ’15 | 4 | 0 |
| Q1 ’16 | 5 | 0 |
| Q2 ’16 | 6 | 1 |
| Q3 ’16 | 4 | 1 |
| Q4 ’16 | 4 | 0 |
| Q1 ’17 | 17 | 0 |
| Q2 ’17 | 8 | 1 |
| Q3 ’17 | 9 | 1 |
| Q4 ’17 | 9 | 1 |
| Q1 ’18 | 11 | 0 |
| Q2 ’18 | 11 | 0 |
| Q3 ’18 | 19 | 0 |
| Q4 ’18 | 19 | 1 |
| Q1 ’19 | 23 | 1 |
| Q2 ’19 | 19 | 1 |
| Q3 ’19 | 9 | 0 |
| Q4 ’19 | 12 | 3 |
| Q1 ’20 | 9 | 1 |
| Q2 ’20 | 17 | 2 |
| Q3 ’20 | 25 | 0 |
| Q4 ’20 | 24 | 2 |
| Q1 ’21 | 31 | 0 |
| Q2 ’21 | 25 | 0 |
| Q3 ’21 | 13 | 0 |
| Q4 ’21 | 26 | 0 |
| Q1 ’22 | 24 | 0 |
| Q2 ’22 | 15 | 1 |
| Q3 ’22 | 11 | 0 |
| Q4 ’22 | 16 | 0 |
| Q1 ’23 | 26 | 0 |
| Q2 ’23 | 20 | 1 |
| Q3 ’23 | 25 | 2 |
| Q4 ’23 | 17 | 0 |
| Q1 ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| Q2 ’24 | 15 | 1 |
| Q3 ’24 | 22 | 0 |
| Q4 ’24 | 27 | 2 |
| Q1 ’25 | 35 | 3 |
| Q2 ’25 | 16 | 3 |
| Q3 ’25 | 15 | 1 |
| Q4 ’25 | 27 | 2 |
| Q1 ’26 | 31 | 4 |
| Q2 ’26 | 19 | 3 |
| Q3 ’26 | 16 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 41 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 41 flagged reviews.
Marine Leduc-Soudan
2 reviews
★★★★★
2016-07-23
Love this place. Everything is excellent!
Emily Collins
2 reviews
★★★★★
2017-05-25
Nick Charteris (Nick)
1 review
★★★★★
2017-09-02
Onkar Singh Bansal
1 review
★★★★★
2017-12-31
Sayako K
1 review
★★★★★
2018-11-18
Jamz K
2 reviews
★★★★★
2019-03-14
Lovely place, friendly staff and of course delicious food
Naz Celebi
2 reviews
★★★★★
2019-12-17
Yulia Isaeva
1 review
★★★★★
2019-12-21
Laurent Pape
1 review
★★★★★
2019-12-25
Top quality french patisserie...just great
Versailles20
2 reviews
★★★★★
2020-02-20
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