Greggs - High Holborn, 9 Chancery Lane

Just off the bustle of High Holborn, this branch of Greggs is a morning institution for City workers and students alike. It holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5, which is a reassuring nod to the spotless kitchen turning out those iconic, melt-in-the-middle sausage rolls and perfectly flaky steak bakes. The queue moves with impressive speed, a testament to the team’s experience feeding a hungry lunchtime crowd, and the smell of freshly baked bread hits you the moment you step through the door.

Breakfast here means a proper start to the day: think bacon rolls oozing with ketchup, or a simple, buttery croissant alongside a steaming flat white. The bacon is always crisp, the sausages have that satisfying snap, and the hash browns are gloriously golden. It’s straightforward, honest food done brilliantly. Order ahead via the app for a swift collection, or grab a seat by the window to watch the city wake up. This is no-fuss, high-quality fuel for a busy London morning.