Dolly's

£15 / British

400 Oxford Street, London

Awards

Excellent Cheesecake 2024

Opening hours

9:30AM-8:30PM

Sunday 11:30AM-6PM
Monday 9:30AM-8:30PM
Tuesday 9:30AM-8:30PM
Wednesday 9:30AM-8:30PM
Thursday 9:30AM-9PM
Friday 9:30AM-9PM
Saturday 9:30AM-8:30PM

Discover Delightful Saffron Cake Bliss

Nestled within the iconic allure of Selfridges, Dollys offers an intriguing paradox: a tantalizing enclave of culinary delights amidst the bustling floor of a high-end department store. While its setting might initially feel discordant—entangling one in a symphony of competing musical streams and the steady hum of escalators—the dining experience itself serves as an unexpected respite amid the chaos. During my visit, I luxuriated in the subtle opulence of their Cream Tea service; the scones were sublime—boasting a buttery decadence and paired perfectly with clotted cream and a vibrant raspberry jam that thoroughly justified its price tag. Each bakeshop delight seemed crafted with care, though playback presenters might find themselves longing for a deeper respite from Doll’s ever-present entourage of consumers.

For those of us who seek pleasure in solitude or shared laughter amongst familiar faces, there's undeniable charm in the lively atmosphere of Dollys. The potential melee of midday shopping theatrics juxtaposes excitable snatches of glistening saffron cake drenched in delicately floral icing, whilst savvy servers, led by capable custodians such as Dolores, traverse gracefully—a testimony to choreography befitting more than the purported 12.5% gratuity-locked service charge. Pockets may lighten alongside indulgences, yet when visiting Selfridges, Dollys symbolizes an enchanting surrender rendered, if only briefly, delightful and markedly unattainable should thundering sliced price points potentially discourage further voyages. Still, rest assured that early future encounters shall rekindle memories of sumptuous satisfaction virally linked through those artisanal threads dripping beneath crumb catchers. — Nigel Gourmet