The best bakeries in London have come a long way over the past few years. Once the domain of American-style cupcake stores and old-school British bakers, these days, London’s top bakeries are creating everything from Wildfarmed sourdough to glossy French-style patisserie. On any given Saturday, lines can be spotted snaking out of the capital’s best bakeshops—tracking down London’s hottest treat right now is a competitive sport.
Some of London’s most covetable treats in 2025 come from social media darlings Fortitude Bakehouse (TikTok famous for their cream-filled beignets the size of your head), Forno (great for Italian-inspired treats), and Arôme Bakery (the team’s honey milk toast sells out regularly). Then there’s the classic bakeries which kickstarted London’s bakery boom: think Covent Garden’s St John Bakery, Borough Market’s Bread Ahead, and Hackney’s E5 Bakehouse. Some bakeries even spotlight flavors from other bread-obsessed nations—we particularly love the Swedish fika-style treats at Fabrique; the Lebanese flavors at Belgravia’s hottest bakery, Common Breads; and Sri Lankan spices at Pavilion in Victoria Park.
We think fondly of the below as a bakery bucket list—a checklist of spots to visit in all corners of the city. If you’re looking for a specific bakery to visit right now, we have a few pointers on where to go depending on what snacks you’re after.
Our top picks:
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How we choose the best bakeries in London
The best bakeries in London are the places across the capital which our editors and writers rate for on-the-go pastries and weekend treats. All of the bakeries listed below have been tried (many times) by our team and rank highly for their baked goods—from classic patisserie to unusual creations.
