The Little Coffee Tree

Equal parts coffee shop and specialist food store, this small Shirland Road spot pairs freshly made sandwiches, cakes and pastries with shelves of specialist groceries and snacks. Weekdays start early at 7am, and with seating both inside and out, it suits a quick takeaway as much as a slower sit-down. A 4.8 rating from 274 reviews suggests Maida Vale has taken it firmly to heart.