Ottolenghi, Kensington London

Ottolenghi is one of my top choices for a Let Someone Else Do it option (see DIY for more)

1 Holland Street, London, W8 4NA

Ottolenghi website

How to get there

Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington

This wasn't strictly tested at Breakfast time, but after a thorough investigation, it absolutely fits the bill should you be looking to treat yourself to a cheeky breakfast for one at home or happen to be throwing a brunch for friends.

Another one of my genius friend Fiona's picks, the joy of Ottolenghi is that there are several of them - Kensington, Notting Hill, Islington and Belgravia. She discovered the place through her Mum's suddenly inspired cooking. It turns out she (Mum of Fi) had bought one of Patron Chef Yotham Otholenghi's cook books. Well, thought Fiona, if it can turn Rachel into Nigella then this place is worth a look.

So, today we interrupted our quest for difficult to find organic foods at Wholefoods in High Street Kensington so that she could show it to me. The Kensington shop is take away only but I believe the Islington Branch has a full restaurant and Belgravia and Notting Hill have small tables available for the lucky first comers.

I am no gourmet wordsmith and whilst I could use cliches like kid in a candy store and Willy Wonka's Chocalate Factory had nothing on this, I think it sufices to say that I could have bought everything in there and eaten it on the spot. Whilst there are delectable breakfast friendly pastries, the dishes on offer are more suited to Brunch. In addition to the lushest cakes, quiches and pastries I have ever seen, there are buy by the pound deli dishes including sweet potatoes dressed with sour cream, red pepper corns, coriander and cardamom, pan seared tuna and beef dressed with tantalising combinations of lime, chili, wasabi and more, feta and pepper muffins and so many other glorious dishes the challenge is in choosing the ones you want. While we were browsing, we were offered Persian Fairy Floss - a magical trip back to childhood with a very grown up twist of saffron.

As it wasn't strictly breakfast time, we succumbed to the Caramel, Macadamia Cheesecake. There-are-no-words-for-this. But I can tell you that I feel obliged to insist that you try it sometime soon and I would most definitely eat it for breakfast. And lunch. And Dinner.

Basking in my post Cheesecake euphoria, I did a bit of background research on their Internet site and found to my delight that amazingly, for the Olympic class Diva's like me, the Notting Hill branch will even pack your order in a taxi and send it to you!

So, next time you need a little morning treat in London, pop in. You won't be disappointed!