I adore pastry. It’s a thing of genius. Sweet, savoury, flaky, crumbly, all covered in butter. Pastry is basically the answer to any problem. I’ve solved many a dilemma with a bit of apple pie. So I need to know exactly where the best bakeries in London are (who knows when apple pie moments might strike?) I’ll be honest, I prefer pastry goodies to cupcakes.

Here are my tips for my favourite independent bakeries around London (and there’s not a cupcakery in sight!):

Rhodes: Rhodes is my local bakery, so it gets two thumbs up. But it’s worth it. Their pecan pie is to die for. There’s a branch in Greenwich but also a permanent stall in Borough Market. Everything is tasty in here, and you can get a great cup of coffee as well.

Euphorium: The go-to bakery chain in Angel. If you don’t like this place, there’s something wrong. Go and eat all the croissants! And the muffins. And the little mini quiches. Mmmm pastries.

Flour Power: I adore Flour Power for one reason: Their banana cake isn’t just the best banana cake I’ve ever tried, it’s also one of the best cakes I’ve ever had. Twice-cooked, moist and gooey. It’s heavenly.

Konditor & Cook: This little London chain is lovely. Great cake (and not too expensive either). Their gluten-free hazelnut concoction is my favourite.

Esca: This little Clapham bakery does those giant meringues that the French go mad over. They’re like candy floss, only much more Parisian. Hurrah!

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