Comptoir Bakery Maltby

French patisserie with real substance, this Maltby Street spot in Bermondsey turns out croissants, quiches, tarts and celebration cakes, with breakfast served from 7.30am on weekdays. Its most distinctive offering is the on-site bakery school, where croissant workshops and after-work classes teach you the craft for yourself. Dine in, take away or order one of the sharing boxes for a crowd — a versatile set-up that goes some way to explaining its well-earned following.