"In a leafy, residential part of Shepherd’s Bush, this trendy neighbourhood cafe has a bright, light wood and rattan interior. But on sunny days, Burnt’s back garden calls to anyone who likes drinking coffee for the ritual of slowly sipping rather than a functional caffeine kick. Spend a few hours out back, tucking into their brilliant brunch menu of things like chicken schnitzel with caesar salad. It’s one of the best spots in London for creative dishes that don’t make smashed avocado their main personality trait." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna