Parker London Victoria

Doors open at 7am seven days a week at this Buckingham Palace Road cafe, where pastries are baked fresh daily and served alongside carefully brewed coffee and seasonal lunches. It's the Victoria branch of the Parker family, which also includes a Battersea cafe and a bakery, and there's flexibility in how you enjoy it all — outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery are on offer, with a dog-friendly attitude and step-free access. A 4.5-star rating from more than 200 reviews suggests the neighbourhood has well and truly taken it to heart.