Two months shy of their first birthday, Layla has taken Notting Hill by storm. Considering that Notting Hill is not short of an independent coffee shop or two, it is pretty impressive that Layla has made such a mark in a relatively short time.Tessa, who founded the Layla last year, tells me how their bakery is the key to this popularity. They bake all their sourdough on-site, which means they become a destination for many in the area and beyond. They've even been named Conde Nast Traveller & Elle magazine as one of the best bakeries in London. Added to the fact that their range of pastries looks terrific while also tasting divine, you've got yourself a bit of a winner. One final thing to note, you can rent out the whole place for parties. I know that seems like an odd way to end this little write-up, but I always imagine parties, and Layla is an excellent backdrop for those daydreams.