Average Doughs Bakery

the croissants here aren't just good. they're the kind that make you rethink what pastry should be. flaky layers that actually separate when you break them apart, butter that tastes like someone cared about where it came from. average doughs sits in the leybourne chase sports pavilion, which sounds utilitarian until you realize the coffee program takes itself seriously enough to match those pastries. you'll find yourself coming back for the almond croissant specifically. the regulars know this already. they've been quietly building a following around bannister way, the kind of place that doesn't need to announce itself loudly. the coffee holds up against the baking, which isn't always a given when pastry is clearly the main event. west malling doesn't have endless options for this level of execution. grab a flat white with that almond croissant.