9 of the best bakeries in London for pastries, sweet treats and more

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Baked goods are always a good idea – here are nine London hotspots serving up the very best.

Is there any greater joy than heading to your local bakery for breakfast on a Saturday morning? The smell of fresh bread, pastries of every kind laid out on the counter waiting to be picked. A piping hot latte to wash it all down with.

But if you feel out-of-the-loop when it comes to the London hotspots worthy of the hype (and inevitable queues), fear not. Across the north, east, south and west corners of the city, there are plenty of gems to be found, from 200-year-old institutions to buzzy new openings.

Whether you’re in the market for failsafe sourdough or best-ever cinnamon buns, here are nine of the best bakeries well worth the visit.

Pophams Bakery

A cosy artisan bakery and cafe chain specialising in sourdough bread and croissants, Pophams is the perfect place to refuel before spending a long weekend outside in the sunshine. We recommend the cardamom bun.

Address: 19 Prebend Street, London, N1 8PF

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Dunn’s Bakery

This artisan Crouch End institution is over 200 years old and has been serving fresh sandwiches, bread, pastries and cakes to north London crowds since 1820.

Address: 6 The Broadway, London N8 9SN

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Fortitude Bakehouse

Known for Moroccan-inspired bakes, the savoury puff pastries and scones come with fillings such as cheese and paprika, feta and spinach, and cheese and leek, while those with a sweet tooth will enjoy its famous beignets and daily buns.

Address: 35 Colonnade, London WC1N 1JD

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The Dusty Knuckle

If you haven’t waited in line for one of The Dusty Knuckle’s famous XXL sandwiches, how else have you been spending your Saturday mornings? With delicious new sarnies (lemongrass marinated pork, anyone?) added to the menu each week, this is one spot that is worth braving the queue and crowds for.

Address: Abbot Street Carpark, E8 3DP

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101 West

101 West specialises in tasty bagels, bakery and deli, but it’s worth noting that the café is only open from Sunday-Friday if you want to sample for yourself.

Address: 101 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW

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Toad Bakery

Ultra-cool Toad bakery is as famous for its merch as it is its bread. Serving delicious cakes as well as classic loaves and pastries, we guarantee you’ll find something to put a smile on your face. The everything bagel croissant is truly the stuff of dreams.

Address:44 Peckham Road, London SE5 8PX

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Pavilion Bakery

Grab an early morning coffee, a lunchtime sandwich or your weekly sourdough loaf at this little shop in the heart of Broadway Market.

Address: The Old Storehouse, 130 Columbia Rd, London E2 7RG

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Margot Bakery

From its sellout sourdough cinnamon buns and babka to the orange polenta cake, you’ll want to arrive early to beat the rush at independent hotspot Margot Bakery. You have been warned.

Address: 121 E End Rd, London N2 0SZ

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Jolene

This buzzy spot is popular for good reason: be sure to sample its strawberry danish or custard doughnuts when you pay a visit.

Address: 21 Newington Green, Mayville Estate, London N16 9PU

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Images: courtesy of bakeries

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