GAIL's Teddington

GAIL’s is a London bakery chain, not a one-off, but the Teddington branch earns its place on Broad Street. It’s a warm, light-filled room with the kitchen and ovens on show as you walk in, and the sourdough, pastries, cakes, breakfasts and lunches are made on site, by hand, and change with the seasons.

There’s a cosy eat-in area, tables out on the pavement, and room for dogs and buggies, which makes it a natural meeting point. At the end of each day, unsold food goes to local charities.