Starting the day right with Layla bakery, a local gem found at the far end of Portobello Road where daylight floods in through the cafe’s large corner windows across a counter of perfectly laminated pastries, breads and seasonal bakes. We love a cheerleader community, so it’s reassuring to see Layla’s loaves are a hit with the local restaurants including vinyl wine bar Caia just around the corner.

Come 11 am, this neck of the woods has plenty of brunch spots to choose from. Eggbreak is great for something indulgent (don’t leave without their Nutella French toast and cheese-showered egg bacon toastie) or we love Kuro for something seasonal and simple.

The Pelican combines a classic but elevated pub aesthetic with a certified destination restaurant. The interiors are both cosy and spacious, with worn leather, wood and a roaring fireplace juxtaposing double-height ceilings and windows. Stop for a pint and bar snacks – our go-to’s being the mince on toast and sausage roll – or book a table to indulge in one of their iconic pies.

A few doors down is neighbourhood newcomer Ria’s. This relaxed wine bar pairs Detroit-style pizza with a natural wine list and encourages you to add a ‘cheeky start’ to your meal in the form of a vodka shot with a feta, dill and cucumber chaser. It would be rude not to.

After all that, we’d always choose to retire to the Lost Poet, a quintessential London guesthouse oozing with character. The renovated Victorian townhouse has just four rooms – each with its own bold colour palette that embodies the eclectic charm of the streets below. Plotted at the beginning of Portobello Road (Notting Hill Gate side), it is prime rolling-home distance from the buzzing food scene.