For every Insta-famous bakery, there's a quieter one doing better work. These Notting Hill bakeries fly under the radar — sourdough that disappears by 11am, croissants that shatter properly, the kind of place the regulars want to keep to themselves.
For every Insta-famous bakery, there's a quieter one doing better work. These Notting Hill bakeries fly under the radar — sourdough that disappears by 11am, croissants that shatter properly, the kind of place the regulars want to keep to themselves.Read the noteHide the note
For every Insta-famous bakery, there's a quieter one doing better work. These Notting Hill bakeries fly under the radar — sourdough that disappears by 11am, croissants that shatter properly, the kind of place the regulars want to keep to themselves.
The local tip: Middle Eastern bakery with outstanding flatbreads. Golborne Road gem
Opened in 2021 and quickly became the neighbourhood's most sought-after bakery. Specialises in sourdough, wild grains, and traditional methods. The pastries are some of the best in London -- and that is not hyperbole. Arriving after 11am and expecting a full counter is, to quote The Infatuation, "straight-up delusional." Occasional supper clubs in the evenings. The northern stretch of Portobello near Golborne, away from the tourist crowds.
The local tip: The pastel de nata is the best in London. Get there early, they sell out
Forget every pastel de nata you've ever had - the ones at Lisboa make them all irrelevant. This tiny Portuguese cafe on Golborne Road has been baking the best custard tarts in London for decades, and the queue out the door proves it. Get there early, grab a nata fresh from the oven with a strong coffee, and stand at the counter like a local. Perfection for under three quid.
The local tip: The sourdough is perfection. Small and easy to miss, next to the bookshop
Over three decades as a wholesale artisan bakery supplying London's best restaurants before opening their first retail shop in 2024. Hand-shaped sourdough, rye loaves, British tin breads, and multigrain delivered fresh multiple times a day. Serious bread credentials -- this is where the professionals have been sourcing from for years, now finally open to the public.
The local tip: The Persian flatbread is only baked on certain days — check before you go, because it's the whole point of the trip.
Family-run bakery applying French techniques to Persian delights -- think flatbreads instead of baguettes. Unique cultural fusion that sets it apart from every other bakery in the neighbourhood. Fresh Persian flatbread baked on specific days, plus salads, sandwiches, and sweet treats. A genuine one-of-a-kind.
What makes a great bakery off the beaten track in Notting Hill?
A tag narrows the brief, but it does not do the ranking by itself. These bakeries still have to work in real life: the room, the service, the food, and whether I would send someone there for this exact reason.
Top bakeries off the beaten track in Notting Hill at a glance
1.Layla BakerySourdough and pastries that sell out by noon
4.The Butter BakeryFrench-Persian fusion bakery with fresh flatbreads
How this list works
4 bakeries in Notting Hill currently carry the hidden gem tag because they hold up for this exact use. The ranking starts with places I would recommend, then uses reader agree/disagree signals to catch drift. No paid placement, no scraped star ratings, and no automatic ranking from review sites. If new details no longer match the tag, the listing is reviewed and can drop or leave the list.
Frequently asked
What's the best bakery off the beaten track in Notting Hill?
Layla Bakery is the top pick. Other strong contenders: Lisboa Patisserie, Notting Hill Bakery. The ranking reflects this exact use, not just general popularity.
How many bakeries in Notting Hill fit this brief?
This list covers 4 bakeries off the beaten track in Notting Hill. The complete Hidden Gem guide and the full bakeries list cover places that don't fit both filters.
What if I want a different kind of place?
Check the full Hidden Gem guide at /guides/hidden-gem — it covers places off the beaten track across all categories in Notting Hill, not just bakeries.
