‘Not quite Greggs’: TikTok creators put London’s ‘gentrified’ bakeries to the test
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“A woman in her 20s posted on TikTok about how she spends a perfect weekend in north London, including visiting Jolene, Gail’s, and the De Beauvoir Deli.”
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“Moses Combe, 21, visited Jolene and purchased a hot chocolate, sausage roll, and tiramisu cake.”
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“The total bill for Moses Combe’s purchases at Jolene was £14.20.”
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“Kobi Coker reviewed Dusty Knuckle, Jolene, Gail’s, and Pret.”
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“Kobi Coker’s purchase at Dusty Knuckle cost £17.30.”
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“Kobi Coker jokes about pronouncing 'pain au chocolat' and identifies as being from Hackney.”
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“Matthew Roberts, operations manager at Jolene, stated that the attention their bakeries received was positive.”
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“Jolene is an independent bakery with four locations across London.”
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“Dusty Knuckle is a social enterprise with two sites.”
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“Harry Davies from De Beauvoir Deli stated there was no noticeable surge in customers after the videos.”
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“De Beauvoir Deli uses free-range meat and pays its employees the London living wage.”
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“Daniel Poon reviewed Pret’s ube drink and found it less authentic to Filipino flavors.”
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“Pret adapts products to cater to its core customer base rather than the communities they originate from.”
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