Ginger & White

A neighbourhood favourite on Perrins Court in Hampstead, this British cafe takes the simple things seriously — dippy eggs, toasties, artisan coffee and homemade chunky peanut butter, all made by hand from scratch each day. The banana chocolate chip cake has been winning fans since 2012, and the set-up is pleasingly unfussy: no bookings, walk-ins only, tables inside and out, and dogs welcome. Doors open early at 7.30am on weekdays and 8am on Sundays.