One topic of conversation always guaranteed to inspire frenzied debate among residents of the capital? That of the best bakeries in London. Ask any colleague, neighbour or person sitting next to you at your favourite coffee shop about their go-to spots, and they’ll probably wax lyrical about the madeleines at their local pâtisserie, or the spectacular desserts that justify a jaunt across boroughs, or the perfectly formed sourdough which can only be snagged by waking up at the crack of dawn. So, how to decide where to go to satisfy your next craving? Browse our tried-and-tested shortlist of London bakeries below, from long-standing institutions to exciting young upstarts.

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