August Bakery

"South London's worst-kept secret for pastries. The cardamom bun and coconut espresso bun have a genuine queue behind them, and they earn every minute of the wait."

What we love

• •Pastry programme is the main event: cardamom buns, pain au chocolat, rhubarb tart
• •Espresso used as a baking ingredient with clear intention, not just as an afterthought
• •Independent, craft-focused operation with a warm, hospitality-first atmosphere