Mini Heaven

Mini Heaven bakes daily from Northumberland Place in Teignmouth, with a second outpost in Countess Wear, and keeps its focus tight - bread, cakes, pasties and cream teas rather than a sprawling menu. Fresh bread and fresh cream cakes go out every day, alongside a broad patisserie counter and Devon-made products sold alongside the bakery's own. It ranks among Teignmouth's better-reviewed dessert spots, with regulars turning up often enough that popular items sell out before the day is done.

The standout is a large Devon pasty locals have nicknamed the Teignmouth Beast, a hefty version of the classic sold at £5.50 that's become something of a running joke and a genuine draw in its own right. Gluten-free options are available alongside the standard range, which isn't a given at a small independent bakery. Go early if a particular loaf or the Beast itself is the target. 47 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth.