Belgian-owned patisserie that prides itself on handmade pastries. On offer is a California-inspired brunch menu, globally sourced coffee and tea, and a variety of traditional pastries and baked goods.
Classic neighborhood bakery stacking deep trays of focaccia and pizza by the slice behind a packed counter. The tiny interior runs on a fast takeaway rhythm, handing over steady portions of Genovese and onion slabs.
Experimental bakery and micro-roastery in a former Lambrate hardware store. The tiny, colorful counter is strictly takeaway, serving sourdough loaves and house-roasted coffee.
Haut-Marais bakery bringing high-end pastry technique to slow-fermented Italian doughs. Huge, airy panettone sits alongside glazed madeleines and sourdough loaves, with slices cut year-round for eating on the pedestrian street terrace.
Latin Quarter bakery serving the region's 2018 prize-winning all-butter croissant. Each is made with organic flour and Charentes-Poitou AOP butter; the queue moves fast.
Working bakery under a Bermondsey railway arch, turning out exceptional French pastries and sourdough. Morning queues are standard for the buttery almond croissants and kouign amann – popular items sell out fast.
Borough Market stall stacking up trays of crusty sourdough and sugar-dusted doughnuts. Bakers work in plain sight while lines move fast for the signature crème brûlée filling.
Swedish bakery pulling sourdough and pastries from a stone oven. The cardamom and cinnamon buns are the essential order – the rustic shops are small and built for takeaway.
Specialty Korean tea house serving nutty matcha and signature salt breads. Drinks are whisked to order at individual bars in a tiny space – a strict one-in-one-out policy means there's always a queue.
Quiet Pimlico bakery where locals stop for their morning coffee and pastry ritual. The counter is piled high with fresh croissants and cardamom buns – the white chocolate matcha cookies are a local favorite.
French-influenced bakery where the scent of baking hangs heavy in the small, warm room. Classic viennoiseries line the counter – the pistachio and chocolate swirl is a local favorite.
Tiny Japanese bakery stacking fresh trays of savory curry buns and fluffy milk loaves. The narrow interior fills fast with orders for katsu sandos and sticky Tokyo Honey Toast.
Bright pink bakery turning out dark-crusted sourdough and flaky laminated pastries. Trays of cruffins and doughnuts crowd the compact counter but rarely last until closing.
Lakeside geothermal spa where guests alternate between mineral-rich hot pools and a cold plunge in the lake. The on-site bakery uses the earth's heat to bake rye bread underground – served warm with butter and smoked trout.
Bustling Venice deli where patrons take a ticket to order from the main event: a long marble counter piled with smoked fish and pastries. Sandwiches are loaded; seating is mostly on the sprawling courtyard patio.
Curated neighborhood grocer stocking pantry staples and seasonal produce from local farms. The espresso bar and sidewalk seating make it a daily stop for coffee and house-baked focaccia.
French-inspired bakery built on hand-rolled, slow-fermented croissants. A line forms early for the classics – pistachio, everything, and chocolate almond – and popular items often sell out by noon.
