Where to eat the best Eccles cake in the world?

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Tom Parker Bowles · Accepted Answer

In St. John Bar and Restaurant (Islington, England), according to Tom Parker Bowles and 7 more food experts. "Fergus Henderson of St John bakes another masterful Eccles, and suggests you eat it with Lancashire cheese, a wise and traditional match."

Jamie Oliver · Answer

In Pump Street Bakery (Orford, England), according to Jamie Oliver and 5 more food experts. "If, like me, you’ve always found the eccles cake to be pastry’s least glorious incarnation, then Pump Street’s – its fruit plumped with armagnac and its syrupy base sticking to the plate – will be a revelation."

Shaheen Peerbhai · Answer

In Town Mill Bakery (Lyme Regis, England), according to Shaheen Peerbhai and 3 more food experts. "Every bite of the buttery, sugary sweet Eccles cake tempered with the less sweet hot chocolate  was a perfect tea time treat."

Rick Jordan · Answer

In Duck & Waffle (City of London, England), according to Rick Jordan and one more food expert. "Drop in at teatime for the Fourme d'Ambert Eccles Cakes."

Simon Majumdar · Answer

In The Gilbert Scott (Camden, England), according to Simon Majumdar and one more food expert. "Of the puddings the best was a slightly chewy but tasty Eccles Cake with Ice Cream."

WHERE TO EAT The best Eccles cake in the world (according to food experts)

St. John Bar and Restaurant

Pump Street Bakery

Town Mill Bakery

The Gilbert Scott

Duck & Waffle