Waitrose & Partners

You might not expect much from a supermarket bakery, but the one tucked inside this Mill Lane Waitrose consistently delivers the goods. The morning pastries are properly flaky, the bread selection goes beyond the usual suspects, and they've got that rare combination of convenience and quality that makes it worth the slight detour from Old Town's main drag. The coffee's surprisingly decent too – not artisanal by any stretch, but it'll do the job when you're running errands and need a caffeine hit. What really wins people over is the reliability: open until 9pm most days, reasonable prices for what you get, and staff who know their croissants from their pain au chocolat. It's become the sort of place locals pop into for a quick breakfast before work or weekend treats without the weekend queues.