Amara Bakery

Thirty reviews and a flawless five-star average is no accident at this Chingford bakery, where croissants get a full 72 hours of lamination and the ovens fire up at 4 AM for a daily bake that is never frozen. Alongside the pastries you'll find single-origin coffee, handcrafted sandwiches, savoury pies and bespoke celebration cakes. Doors stay open from 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week — generous hours for an early breakfast bagel or a late cake slice.