KURO BAGELS

"For: Croissant bread and butter pudding Whenever we’re around Notting Hill, the croissant bread and butter pudding from this tiny takeaway bakery rings in our mind like a siren. A slice of the dense, doughy loaf is the kind of sweet brick that could easily be shared—but why share when you can save half for later? That should be your game plan at Kuro Bakery. Stand in the inevitable queue and pray that no one takes the last slice before it’s your turn to order." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager

"The Picnic Pick: Croissant bread and butter pudding ⏱️ 8-minute walk to the Holland Walk entrance of Holland Park  We won’t label this must-order slab of sweetness as a snack or ‘that thing you refuse to share with someone you share a mortgage with’. No, it’s bigger than that. This dense, doughy creation is a peace treaty between pudding lovers and pastry enthusiasts everywhere, best enjoyed in a tranquil Japanese garden where you can hear your own smug, sweet treat-sponsored thoughts. If proper little pastry freaks are your thing, get involved in the cookie croissant from this cool, whitewashed Notting Hill bakery where a queue is likely, but everything is worth the wait." - heidi lauth beasley

"The croissant bread and butter pudding rings in our mind like a siren anytime we’re in the vicinity of this tiny Notting Hill bakery. A slice of the dense, doughy loaf is the kind of sweet brick that could easily be shared—but why share when you can save half for later? That should be your game plan at Kuro Bakery. Stand in the queue, talk loudly about ordering the pain au chocolat to throw everyone else off, and pray that no one takes the last slice of pudding before you order. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna