Ole & Steen

Walk past the window of Ole & Steen on Wigmore Street and you'll immediately understand why people queue out the door before it opens. This is proper Danish bakery done right—think golden, butter-laminated croissants that actually shatter when you bite them, not the sad supermarket versions you're used to. The sourdough's genuinely excellent too, with that perfect crust-to-crumb ratio that makes you wonder why more London bakeries can't get it together. Grab a seat if you can (it's tiny), order a coffee, and watch the morning crowd roll through. It's the kind of place where you'll see the same faces every day—locals who've made this their non-negotiable breakfast spot.