"August Bakery, a relative newcomer to the city's baking scene, was the first London bakehouse included in this year's batch. Run by husband and wife team Harry Robins and Florrie Beard, August opened on Battersea Rise at the end of 2024. British Baker said: 'Substance over style is the ethos at [August Bakery], making simple delicious things that don't need an audio guide to be understood - they also try not to waste anything.'"
"Its signature bakes include the miso sesame sourdough, the kouign amann (a Breton butter cake) and the Serrano ham, Oglesheild cheese and fennel seed swirl. Other creations from August have included quince cheesecake buns, a candied orange, chocolate and Persian lime curd pastry and a crème pat and apple crumble danish."
"The second London spot to make the Baker's Dozen was Crystal Palace cult favourite Chatsworth Bakehouse. First launched in 2021, Chatsworth has had queues snaking out of its doors ever since. Though it offers a huge range of pastries and buns, it's best known for its mighty sarnies. Fan favourites include the vegan kimchi 'faceplant' (featuring sake glazed au"
British Baker revealed the Baker's Dozen for 2026, a list of 13 artisan bakeries chosen by reader votes rather than industry panels. Two London bakeries were included: August Bakery and Chatsworth Bakehouse. August Bakery opened on Battersea Rise at the end of 2024, is run by Harry Robins and Florrie Beard, and follows a 'substance over style' ethos while producing miso sesame sourdough, kouign amann and savoury swirls alongside inventive pastries. Chatsworth Bakehouse launched in 2021, attracts long queues, and is renowned for large sandwiches as well as a wide range of pastries and buns.
Read at Time Out London
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