Lockdown Bakehouse

lockdown bakehouse makes vegan food that doesn't apologize for itself. the menu runs deep beyond the expected oat milk lattes, though those work too. you'll find breakfast plates that satisfy whether you're plant-based or just hungry, plus desserts that stand on their own merit rather than existing as virtuous alternatives. balham hill gets its share of coffee shops, but this one carved out space by taking both sides of the equation seriously. the coffee holds up next to the food instead of playing second fiddle. the regulars keep coming back for good reason. weekend brunch stretches well past noon here, which says something about how people use the space. grab a table early if you're planning on the full breakfast experience.