From Asian patisseries to sourdough specialists and beigel gurus, when it comes to bakeries London is one big doughy goldmine. This means whittling down the very best bakehouses in the city is no mean feat. But, we’ve risen to the challenge and eaten our way through the lot to round up London’s yeasty royalty.

The best London bakeries at a glance:

• 🥐 Best for croissants: Toad, Camberwell
• 🍩 Best for beignets: Fortitude, Bloomsbury
• 🍯 Best for sticky buns: Bunhead Bakery, Herne Hill
• 🍞 Best for bread: Dusty Knuckle, Dalston
• 🫓 Best for flatbreads: Babans Naan, Finsbury Park
• 🍰 Best for mankoushe: Edami, Hackney

Whether you want fluffy naan breads from north London institutions, exquisitely-made pastries, perfectly-proved sourdough, or heritage-grain flaky goodness, there’s an oven in London cooking up something for you. Why not pair your pastry goodies with a hot drink at one of the best cafés and coffee shops in London? 

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