Best Bakeries in London
In recent years, the clean eating and low-carb movements have given bread a bit of a bad rep. But research has shown that for most people, wholegrain, unprocessed bread can happily be included as part of a healthy diet. it's a good source of fuel and fibre and has been a staple in the human diet for millennia. It's also utterly delicious.
Now the London bakery scene has been transformed. Following the fashion for artisan sourdough started by Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, fabulous independent bakers have been sprouting up allover the capital. Once you've tasted real bread, you'll never go back to mass-produced supermarket bloomers.
Best for: the most photogenic bakery
This pretty, minimalist space opened just off Upper Street in October 2017. In a street somewhat dominated by gluten-free goods, Pophams has already made a splash. They hit the news with their inventive maple and bacon croissant, and critic Fay Meschler was won over by their mince pie with a twist. But their bread is also more than worth the trip up Upper Street.
Their handmade sourdough is baked fresh every morning in-house, and they take as much pride in their surrounds as they do the quality of their baking. The bakery is beautiful and the pottery wares are all pretty, rustic pieces: the perfect display for that perfect slice of toast. Coffee is taken incredibly seriously too, with Ozone beans expertly prepared by their head barista. It’s a great place to sit down and enjoy your bread on site.
Our pick: sourdough rolls, slathered with jam
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