Sainsbury's

You might not think of popping into a supermarket for your morning pastry fix, but this Witan Gate branch does things properly. The in-store bakery churns out fresh croissants, Danish pastries, and proper crusty bread throughout the day, and honestly, their pain au chocolat gives some of the city's dedicated cafés a run for their money. The coffee's surprisingly decent too – none of that bitter supermarket sludge you might expect. It's handy if you're already doing the weekly shop or grabbing lunch near the business district. The bakery counter staff actually know their stuff, and you can often catch the bakers working away behind the glass. For what it is, it's reliable, fresh, and won't leave your wallet feeling lighter than it should.