The Apple Blue

Brunch, breakfast and a full patisserie and bakery counter all come together at this small spot on Balham High Road, where the menu is halal and dogs are just as welcome as their owners. There's outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible tables, but no reservations — so arrive early, and expect a 60-minute sit-down limit when it's busy. Modest in size it may be, but a 4.6-star rating from over 700 reviews suggests the food more than makes up for it.