Sainsbury's

You wouldn't expect much from a supermarket bakery, but this Brazen Gate branch consistently delivers proper fresh bread and pastries that put many standalone bakeries to shame. The morning queue of regulars picking up warm croissants and crusty loaves speaks volumes about quality that goes beyond your typical supermarket fare. The bakery counter sits prominently near the entrance, with staff who actually know their sourdough from their seeded batch. Yes, it's still a Sainsbury's, but when you need decent bread at 9pm on a Tuesday or fancy a proper Danish pastry without the city centre markup, this place does the job brilliantly. The Sunday hours are frustratingly short, mind.