The Early Bird

You'll find yourself on Mutley Plain, one of Plymouth's best strips for independent stuff, and The Early Bird slots in perfectly—no pretension, just good baking. Walk in and you're hit with the smell of fresh bread and pastries, the kind of place where locals queue because they actually want to be there, not because it's Instagram-worthy. The counter's packed with sourdough, croissants, and whatever seasonal specials they've knocked up that morning. It's the sort of spot that makes you realise how much better your breakfast tastes when someone's bothered to do it properly.