Is there one topic that always inspires wild debate among residents of the British capital? The best bakery in London. Ask any resident of the city their favorite hangout, and they’ll likely rave about the madeleines at the local pastry shop, or a delicious dessert worthy of a cross-borough jaunt, or a perfectly formed sourdough that you can only eat when you wake up at the crack of dawn.
So, how do you decide where to satisfy your next craving? Browse our tried-and-tested shortlist of London bakeries below, from long-established institutions to exciting young upstarts.


