bakery-hopping in london

[glennbech]

Im going to london this easter, and want to make sure that I've visited the avant garde bakeries in london, if there is such a thing, and the brits are concerned about the bread they eat :-)

I've found this promising bakery, close to where we are going to stay ; http://www.lepainquotidien.com/

Is there any bakery i "must visit" during my stay? (willing to travel around a bit of course)

[rjs1]

Im going to london this easter, and want to make sure that I've visited the avant garde bakeries in london, if there is such a thing, and the brits are concerned about the bread they eat :-)

I've found this promising bakery, close to where we are going to stay ; http://www.lepainquotidien.com/

Is there any bakery i "must visit" during my stay? (willing to travel around a bit of course)

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Le Pain Quotidien do a really good baguette at the moment - much better than Maison Blanc or Baker & Spice, I think.

However, Baker & Spice (in Salusbury Road, Queens Park/Clifton Road, Little Venice) are good for many other breads, including miche and a potato & rosemary bread. Hard to beat their croissants, too - mind you, it's harder to pay more for one either.

De Gustibus in Borough market (leek & bacon bread) is worth a try.

[bethesdabakers]

Have a look at the "Best List" on Dan Lepard's site here and post a message on the forum for more information.

Best wishes,

Mick

[glennbech]

Thank you all I'll update the thread after my visit with some photo's of Lonon's finest

Edited March 15, 2007 by glennbech (log)

[mukki]

I recommend Ottolenghi -- great passionfruit tart (among many other goodies) and tasty salad-type dishes, too.

[jennahan]

William Curley in Richmond and Sketch (the downstairs bit) are very good. You might also like to visit the Laduree ourpost in Harrods.