Paris Baguette Southbank

You'll find yourself wandering past the Hayward Gallery and into Casson Square where this spot sits quietly, doing exactly what it says on the tin—proper French pastries with a Korean sensibility. The croissants here have that shattering exterior and feathered interior that reminds you why people get obsessed, but you'll also spot Korean-inspired offerings that feel genuinely considered rather than gimmicky. It's the kind of place where you pop in for a morning coffee and find yourself returning because the staff actually know what they're doing.