Papo’s Bagels

Founded by New Yorker chef Gabe "Papo" Gomez and his wife Georgia, Papo's Bagels is now settled into a railway arch on Amhurst Road and is widely regarded as the best bagel in London. Every bagel is hand rolled each morning, with a properly crisp crust and dense, chewy interior that is the real thing. The classic combination of oak smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion and tomato is the one to order. Get there early as they sell out.

Le Choux

A gourmet patisserie on Ladbroke Grove, Le Choux specialises in French choux buns filled with inventive flavour combinations ranging from pistachio and passion fruit to salted caramel and lemon meringue, each one beautifully made and generously filled. The dark chocolate and sea salt cookies are equally revered and regularly cited as among the best in London. A wonderful neighbourhood gem, and well worth seeking out.