Lahore’s sweet counter, on Ilford Lane.

A neighbourhood sweets & bakery shop stacked with Pakistani mithai, fresh cream celebration cakes, biscuits and made-to-order gift hampers.

133 Ilford Lane, IG1 2RP Open 7 days · 10am–10pm
A gift box of assorted Pakistani mithai from Original Gourmet — ladoo, coconut-rolled sweets, barfi and almond halwa
Mix sweet hampersMade up at the counter, box by box
To order
Sweets & bakeryMithai, biscuits and cakes under one roof.
Cakes to orderFresh cream cakes for birthdays & occasions.
Gift hampersMix sweet boxes made up at the counter.
On Ilford LaneOpen every day, 10am to 10pm.

What’s on the counter

A big selection, sweet and savoury

From trays of traditional Pakistani mithai to shelves of fresh biscuits and celebration cakes — plus the savoury bits for a gathering.

Traditional mithai

The classic Lahori sweet counter — trays of barfi, gulab jamun, ladoo, jalebi and coconut sweets, sold loose or boxed.

  • Barfi
  • Gulab Jamun
  • Jalebi
  • Ladoo
  • Coconut barfi
  • Almond halwa

Bakery & biscuits

Shelves of freshly baked biscuits and Pakistani bakery favourites — the everyday tea-time selection.

  • Nan Khatai
  • Butter biscuits
  • Cream rolls
  • Rusks
  • Cookies

Celebration cakes

Fresh cream cakes for birthdays and occasions — chocolate, vanilla, Black Forest and Ferrero, round or square. Prices and sizes below.

  • Chocolate
  • Vanilla
  • Black Forest
  • Ferrero
  • Cake slices

Savouries & namkeen

The savoury side for a party or an evening in — samosas, pakoras and crunchy namkeen mixes by the tray.

  • Samosas
  • Pakoras
  • Patties
  • Namkeen mix
  • Sev

Selection varies by day and season — call the shop to check what’s on the counter before a special order.

Build a gift box

Mix your own sweet hamper

Pick the sweets you’d like and we’ll box them up at the counter. Tap to add a few, then call to order your hamper for a wedding, Eid or a get-together.

A guide to the counter, not a fixed menu — the exact selection changes day to day.

Cakes to order

Fresh cream celebration cakes

Round or square, in three sizes and four flavours — plus cake slices by the piece. Prices from the shop’s current cakes price list.

Round cakes

Chocolate · Vanilla · Black Forest
Small — 6"£10.99
Medium — 8"£15.99
Large — 10"£20.99
Ferrero — 6" / 8" / 10"£11.99–£21.99

Square cakes & slices

Chocolate · Vanilla · Black Forest
Square small — 6"£11.99
Square medium — 8"£16.99
Square Ferrero — 6" / 8"£12.99–£17.99
Cake slice — choc, strawberry, pineapple…£1.50

Ordering a celebration cake? Ring ahead so it’s ready for the day — 020 8478 0303. Fresh cream cakes, fruit & almond cakes and pastries are also on the counter to buy in store.

The shop

A Lahori sweet shop on Ilford Lane

Original Gourmet of Lahore Bakers & Sweets is a Pakistani sweet and bakery shop on Ilford Lane, in the heart of Ilford’s IG1 high street — the kind of place you drop into for a box of mithai on the way to a family do.

Alongside the sweet counter there’s a full bakery of biscuits and celebration cakes, and the savoury bits — samosas, pakoras and namkeen — for when you’re feeding a crowd.

Find us133 Ilford Lane, Ilford, London IG1 2RP
OpenEvery day, 10:00am – 10:00pm
EstablishedAsk in store
The interior of Original Gourmet of Lahore, Ilford — sweet cases and biscuit shelves by the shopfront window

Find us

Visit us on Ilford Lane

A few minutes’ walk south of Ilford town centre and Ilford Station (Elizabeth line), with buses along the Lane. Pop in, or call ahead for a cake or hamper.

South Park Ilford Station ILFORD LANE Ley St Ilford IG1 2RP Original Gourmet
133 Ilford Lane · near Ilford StationOpen in Google Maps →

Original Gourmet of Lahore

Monday10:00 – 22:00
Tuesday10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday10:00 – 22:00
Thursday10:00 – 22:00
Friday10:00 – 22:00
Saturday10:00 – 22:00
Sunday10:00 – 22:00
Address
133 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RP
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Good to know

Questions people ask

The practical stuff — hours, cakes, hampers and finding the shop on Ilford Lane.

What are your opening hours?
We’re open every day, 10:00am to 10:00pm, including weekends. The banner at the top of this page shows live whether the shop is open right now.
Can I order a celebration cake?
Yes. Fresh cream cakes come round or square, in small (6"), medium (8") and large (10"), in chocolate, vanilla, Black Forest and Ferrero. Prices are in the cakes section above. Ring ahead on 020 8478 0303 so it’s ready for your day.
Do you make up gift hampers and mixed sweet boxes?
We do — mix sweet boxes are made up at the counter for weddings, Eid and get-togethers. Use the build-a-box tool above to pick a mix, then call and we’ll sort it out with you.
What sweets and bakery items do you sell?
Traditional Pakistani mithai — barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi, ladoo, coconut sweets and halwa — plus a bakery of biscuits like nan khatai, cream rolls and cookies, celebration cakes, and savouries such as samosas, pakoras and namkeen. The selection changes day to day, so call to check a specific item.
Where are you, and how do I get there?
You’ll find us at 133 Ilford Lane, Ilford IG1 2RP, a few minutes south of Ilford town centre and Ilford Station (Elizabeth line), with buses running along the Lane. Directions and a map are just above.
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