Intrepid Bakers N8

Family-run and open from 7am until 8:30pm every day of the week, this Crouch End bakery wears many hats — part brunch spot, part cake shop, part wine bar and liquor store. The formula clearly works: specialty coffee and fresh baking for the morning crowd, with the option of a glass of wine or a bottle to take home later on. A 4.8 rating from 366 reviews suggests the neighbourhood has thoroughly approved.