Mmmh...I was quite disappointed that the bagels (or beigels) here were not as chewy as I like them…read more In fact, they seemed to me more like white bread in the shape of bagels? On the other hand, the staff was super friendly here and I've had a nice chat with whoever was selling me the bagels, which makes me want to come back and try out their chola bread (hallah bread)...after all, that one I expect to be fluffy and soft...

Really nice staff here! Also the BEST chocolate rugelach I've had in a really long time: reminded…read moreme of the kind I used to pick up at delis in NY! Nice counter staff as well and a delightful selection of small, delicious chocolate-coated butter cookies. In total 2.70 pounds for about 200 grams worth. Not bad! I was also tempted by the chocolate-slathered bread on display as I walked out the door but resisted.

This is a quick walk from Kilburn Park underground! It's one of the best bakeries / coffee spots in…read morethe area! They have pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and scones! I've ordered almost everything here and have loved everything! My favorites have been the sausage rolls, scones, and almond croissant!

This was hands down, my best fast breakfast during my trip in England! Stumbled onto this lovely…read morecoffee pastry shop before heading to watch the changing of guards at the Buckingham Palace, so wanted to get a quick meal before diving into the crowds. The barista and coffee shop staff were so patient and nice - especially when I inquired about ingredients in the pastries and asked to have my Spinach Ricotta Roll heated. Overall it was a great experience - good food, good coffee, and exceptional service. Food-wise: we got a spinach ricotta roll and a custard croissant - and loved both. The spinach ricotta roll was a perfect combination of your comfort hot breakfast with egg + spinach + cheese, plus the flaky buttery outer-layer of a croissant. There was also a bit of spicy kick to it - which I loved! Remember to ask for it to be heated. The custard-filled croissant was also heavenly creamy, with the buttery outer-layer of a croissant, this can be enjoyed at room temperature. Drink-wise: we got a Americano and a flatwhite, which were both really good and hot - definitely woke us up for the early morning / jetlag, which helped prep us for day! They also had some nice tables inside the coffee shop to sit and enjoy your food - so it's also a great place to bring your laptops to. Overall - nothing helps more to start a great morning like a great breakfast, and I think this place had the magic that turned our cloudy morning into a great sunny day - would definitely revisit when I'm back in the UK!

Gail's filled our sausage roll (and cappuccino) dreams during an early morning visit before…read morecatching the train out of town. For starters, this coffee shop bakery is so cute - picture floor to ceiling windows, a corner spot for great people watching and a stunning baked goods display. We ordered cappuccinos, along with a pistachio rose baked treat and sausage roll. The sausage roll was packed with great flavor and seasoned very well. There were so many other treats I wish we could have tried. Also, I appreciated how thorough and thoughtful they were in sharing ingredient lists for my oof allergy. Overall, a very tasty and memorable pit stop.

Like any good coffee place, the employees in here aren't warm, but that's how you know the coffee…read moreand pastries are good. Coffee was consistent the entire time we came here and strong. The only thing I didn't like was the almond croissant. It used roughly chopped almonds instead of the traditional almond paste, but everything else was amazing and I highly recommend getting coffee and breakfast here.

Good bagels and a nice range of other bits and pieces. A…read morelittle harder than those from the brick lane ones, and you aren't able to get hot fillings it seems but they do make them in house and fresh sandwiches are available from the fridges. Some of the staff can be a bit short, but on the whole they're friendly enough. They've got tables now to make it a little more cafe style but there are some things (mostly beef related) that they don't allow to be eaten in store. Most of their pastries look good and the ones that I've tried are tasty if a little stodgy. Not being close to a tube station, I don't visit that often but if given the chance, they're one of the better bakeries out there.

Excellent bagels! Better than Park Patisserie, not as good as Beigel Bake in Brick Lane which has…read morethe best in London, and which are actually a lot cheaper too. Nice thing about this place is that they have a large variety of pastries and bread, as well as several big coolers with prepared sandwiches, egg salad, cream cheese, etc., and they don't run out of bread in the late afternoon like some bakeries. Wish I could pay with a car for transactions under 10 pounds though. I don't get why that's such a problem everywhere. I mean, ffs, just charge me the extra 20p for the transactions costs or whatever, don't make me waste 15 minutes of my time walking to a nearby ATM.

Lovely bakery in Hampstead Garden Suburb. We came here on a Saturday morning and the bakery/café…read morewas busy with locals from the surrounding area. What I really liked about this shop is that everyone seemed to know each other - people were greeted with names, a little gossip exchanged, etc. We sat down for a coffee, as we were waiting for the bathroom showroom across the street to open up. While we were sitting down, they stocked up the display cabinet with freshly baked doughnuts, that were filled with raspberry jam. They came in bite-size and big-size...we couldn't resist and ordered a couple. They were just delightful. (In Germany we call these "Berliner"). This is a really lovely find and I will definitely stop by next time I'm in the area. Mind you, it's not one of the now ever so popular fancy bakeries that open up all over London. This is a proper old-school bakery and I really appreciate this!

My husband has to have his weekly supply of Sherrards' almond Danish pastries - simply the best…read more They also have miniature Danish with four different flavour fillings - ideal for giving. The doughnuts are great. Everything very fresh. We also enjoy eating in - choice of anything in the shop. Staff very friendly and helpful.

I love Grodzinksi. Their bagels are second to none and the staff are always very kind to me and…read moreclearly hard-working.

Nice kosher bakery with cafe and deli salad counter. Prices…read moreare reasonable combined with pleasant service and plenty of seating.

Jeez. Called up to try to place an order from overseas for my dad's 80th birthday. I asked if they…read moredid deliveries. they said no, you would have to come in. I explained that I could not and that it was intended as part of a birthday gift for my octogenarian parents. I asked if I could pre-order and get someone to pick up. before I could even get the words out I got "an ok thank you, goodbye". Way to garner some goodwill from your client base. As a kosher establishment, catering to a very finite client base, you would think there would be some introspection on the value of customer service and preserving your client base.

Heard from a friend that they have the best hot chocolate in this great city... I concur with that…read moreassertion. Rich, semisweet and decadent. A piece of art. On top that they offer quiches, sandwiches, croissants, fancy pastries. A french man contributed enormously to this successful chain bakery which has been around for decades mission of bringing quality food to the public. Paul's mission is to bring the best food to your palate. I ordered a simple tuna sandwich. I was amazed by the freshness of the bread and the tuna. It was a blissful experience. The service is exemplary. The counter attendants were always taking care of theirs customers. Queuing is not a problem as staring at the food keeps your mind wondering. No matter how many negative comments you may find, Paul delivers the goods. Long live Paul!! Keep proliferating!!

I don't care if Paul is a chain, I love it…read more Their coffee frappe is extremely creamy and rich, and much better than a frappucino from Starbucks across the street. My favorite is the macarons though. They have the huge kind, the size of a bloated cookie, and though it's not cheap at more than 2 pounds each, it's delicious and worth it. Everything in their window makes me drool, especially their Frasier cake. It took every ounce of self control to not buy an entire cake for myself. I later bought one of Paul's canvas bags at the Covent Garden location as a souvenir, durable and only a little less than 4 pounds!

Amazing Eccles pie. We stopped by here, just as the bakery has relocated for unofficial opening…read more We had a great time. I had an amazing concoction, an Echo pie, which is a pastry with mincemeat. The outside was crispy and sugary, the inside was a delicious filling of mincemeat. The host was friendly and helpful. What a great place!

We had what I'd consider a compot sufganiyot. It was a yeast doughnut covered in sugar and filled…read morewith a mixed berry filling. Super sweet and delicious. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

This shop on Brick Lane was a great find for a light breakfast. Located in the midst of the street…read moremarket and the specialty shops that give Brick Lane its character, this establishment has a more work-a-day simplicity by comparison, yet is still extremely popular. It is strictly takeaway as there is really no place to sit and eat. The small shop is very straightforward with just a deli-like counter from which to see the goods and order. We were there on a very busy Saturday morning. We queued up in a line of people that extended out the door. They were pretty good about keeping the line moving, however, and we placed our order within 6 or 7 minutes of joining the queue. My wife had a Peanut Butter-Filled Plain Bagel, which she liked quite a lot. I had Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel. It was very good. The service was very efficient and reasonably pleasant and the prices were quite fair. We will go back if we ever have the chance to do so in the future.

I'm on the fence with this place. Stopped in for a beigel and got one salmon and one salt beef. I…read moreknow it's in the same but goodness the beef was so salty. I couldn't eat it. However my partner inhaled the salmon so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing? But surely the salt beef is their most popular item and I just couldn't take it. The staff didn't seem too friendly either. They were just all about business.