How do you reinvent the cake? Make it smaller of course. All the deliciousness of a whole cake but in miniature, bite-sized form. The simplest ideas are the always the best and thankfully the worldwide wave of cupcake revival rolled into town when La Vanille opened for business towards the end of 2011.

Cupcake shops are now said to be one of the best indicators of gentrification, so with the impending rent hikes, those with a sweet tooth can at least seek solace in one, or more, of the ten tasty cupcakes on offer. The white, minimal design of this cafe contrasts nicely with the brightly colored icing to lure in passers-by searching for that nostalgic taste of childhood.