DINKEL GERMAN BAKERY

BEST FOR Baked goods and traditional German meals. FOOD This family-run spot is the place for traditional German dishes and baked goods made with spelt and rye – great if you’re trying to eat less gluten. From the breakfast menu, try the Dresden with a spelt croissant: you’ll receive a glorious plate of jam, butter and fruit, decorated with tiny violets and mint, and what might be the most buttery, flakiest croissant. Lunches include a range of sandwiches and hearty soups: think mince and leek or German potato soup with a Vienna sausage. The pretty bakery counter offers some slightly stodgy cakes, those stellar spelt croissants, and great Florentines, as well as seasonal bakes during Easter and Christmas. DRINKS Coffee is fine, but the Lindt hot chocolate is wonderful on chilly days in front of the fire. SERVICE Friendly and welcoming. AMBIENCE The small interior feels like a cosy farmhouse kitchen, complete with cuckoo clocks and a fireplace. (KP)