Sainsbury's

You wouldn't normally trek out to Marsh Barton for baked goods, but this sprawling Sainsbury's on Alphington Road has quietly built a reputation for turning out proper fresh bread and pastries that put smaller high street bakeries to shame. The in-store bakery churns out everything from crusty sourdough loaves to flaky pain au chocolat throughout the day, with that unmistakable smell of fresh baking hitting you the moment you walk through the doors. What sets this place apart from your average supermarket bakery is the sheer consistency – whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast pastry or ordering a custom birthday cake, they rarely disappoint. The crusty white bloomer is genuinely excellent, and their doughnuts are made fresh rather than trucked in from some depot. It's hardly artisanal, but for reliable, well-priced baked goods with ample parking, it does exactly what it says on the tin.