The barista has mad skills, and they're using some great beans - not only was the finished drink…read moreexcellent but it didn't become bitter as it cooled. The pastries are superb, the sandwich is look excellent, the staff are friendly, and the location is near moments away from Covent Gardens.

We stopped into PAUL in a rainy day walking around Covent Garden to escape the bad weather and…read morewarm up with a cup of coffee. I ordered an americano, and my dad and brother both ordered a cappuccino. The coffees came out relatively quickly and were the perfect drink on the cold and rainy day. The restaurant was absolutely packed tho as a lot of people were enjoying lunch inside. This is definitely a really cool cafe and restaurant in the area, and I would highly recommend checking it out.

Arrived here too early and everything was closed except Paul''s bakery. The pastries and drinks…read morewere both really good. The options are much more limited than the American Paul's I have been to.

Paul in Reading, Berks, UK The food always fresh and tasty…read more I recomment the brioche with rasberries (one of my favourites. The service has a lovely staff, so patient and so lovely. I never thought it would come to Reading. Rachid was very nice and patient, I changed my mind twice and he kept his genuine smile. I am not keen ont the high tables but we have the choice to sit down normally.

Chocolate infused restaurant? Sounded strange, yet intriguing…read more Starving after a rainy adventure at the Borough Market, we wanted to try this restaurant with its Cocao infused foods. On a Saturday night, reservations are tough to get last minute in London. But, when we called the hostess said they would squeeze us in at the time that we were looking for. We were able to snag a table in the dining room and our culinary adventure began. We were a party of 4 and decided to start with The sharing platter. The presentation was almost to beautiful to eat. With little bites, we were able to try all the choices. The Pulled pork Piton was tasty and the pork just melted in your mouth. The Salmon Fondant was mild and had an amazing taste. My favorite was the Goat cheese and caramelized fig. The flavors just pair together so well and I could have eaten more. We ordered a bottle of Torre Solar wine and it complimented everything from the appetizer to our dinners. It was a great suggestion from our waiter. We were all intrigued with this menu that uses chocolate in their dishes. From the Seafood Cacao Bouillabaisse to the Salt Marsh Lamb to the Slow-cooked Hereford Beef Everything had incredible taste and presentation. The Beef arrives under glass with a steamy, almost sinister fog, that seeps out as they uncover the delicious dish. The Lamb sets the bar for taste and presentation. Combine that with a side of white chocolate mash, sends your taste buds to a new place. Who would have ever thought that White chocolate and mashed potatoes could pair like they do. The chocolate adds a creaminess that boggles your senses. The Bouillabaisse is an old classic that is elevated by flavor and presentation. Our dinner was finished off with the Sticky Toffee Pudding, that alone was the perfect size and taste but, when the salted, caramel vodka shot was poured over it, it was elevated to a place that cannot be described. The Black forest Gateau was presented lovely but, was a bit dry and lacking in flavors. Overall, we enjoyed this unique restaurant and experience. We learned chocolate is not just for dessert!

12/11/2018: The food presentation-…read more First, a glass of Presseco was served; second, a white, ceramic mug filled with creamy, 100% dark cocoa hailing from Saint Lucia gracing my unadulterated, chocoholic palette satiating, satisfying my sweet-tooth urgings. A few minutes later, three-tiers of petite sandwiches and petite fours , i.e., mignardises arrived at my table. I took my time eating slowly the minuscule portions of petite sandwiches located on the bottom tier: 1. The petite, creamy wasabi sandwich was surprising: I assumed eating the wasabi would immediately create a fire-breathing dragon effect but instead, it was delightfully, the extreme opposite. 2. The English beef was divinely sumptuous; sadly, I was mindful I was served only a petite sandwich. 3. The melded, haunting flavors of the third, petite sandwich alluded my taste buds: I couldn't figure out what spices were used creating this creamy concoction! Second tier: The delightful menageries of this set of mignardises were filled with deep flavors of creamy pot de crème, raspberry cocoa concoction, an elegant white cocoa pot de crème, and several more petite fours. Third tier: I couldn't finish the third tier of mignardises so, I requested these be placed in a to-go box inhaling them later! So, why only three stars for my review? My waiter left for an hour on his break with no notification another Rabot 1745 wait staff would be serving my table during his absence . . . Disappointingly, my ceramic mug was empty desiring more 100% dark cocoa as well as wanting more Presseco as per the pre-fix menu: Strangely, I found myself waiting for about twenty-five to thirty minutes with no wait staff attending my dining table . . . Unacceptable, indeed. Needless stating but, I shall: Being egregiously ignored left me bereavingly astonished especially, for a two-years-in-a-row, 2016, 2017, Michelin Star restaurant: I expected the wait staff would be comparable, no~rival the French Laundry Restaurant located in Yountville CA USA which I have frequented as a California Native: https://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl Alas, I had no choice hailing an unassuming, male, wait staff member after WAITING between twenty-five minutes, maybe it was racing towards thirty minutes or more staring at an empty ceramic mug and an empty champagne glass set before me . . . I began waving my hand requesting being served detox lemongrass and ginseng tea laced with cocoa shells due to reiterating, the ceramic mug was empty and the champagne glass of Presseco was disappointedly nil . . . for almost an half of an hour! Surely, I definitely was taken aback by the absolutely unorthodox, egregiously, unacceptable, wait staff service rendered for a Michelin Star Restaurant, i.e., Rabot 1745's disappointingly, disastrous service rendered! Literally feeling, I fell through a rabbit hole with no wait staff attending my table, i.e., I was maybe one of three, restaurant clienteles being served at Rabot 1745!!! Without a doubt, I was contemplating having my family dining here for Christmas Dinner during the initial service rendered; however, I have decided refraining making a dining reservation due to my family are more than familiar regarding FIVE-STARS MICHELIN DINING EXPERIENCES ARE which Rabot 1745 Restaurant embarrassingly, miserably failed . . . Falling through a crack being egregiously ignored is not excusable by ANY restaurant. As head of my household, I typically test restaurants' mettle before inviting my family dining with me: I refuse returning due to my family will undoubtedly leave disappointed as well as I have this afternoon. BTW and FYI: I own 2407 hectares of organic cocoa, mango, coconut, papaya, bananas, guava, and a rice plantation in Tapayas located in the Philippine Province of Camarines Sur. I guess it's safe assuming Rabot 1745 Restaurant's male, wait staff pegged me having no prior knowledge growing cocoa plants much less, experiencing, tasting cocoa beans, i.e., big mistake-no~VASTLY, A GROSS, HUGE MISTAKE as Julia Roberts quipped in her movie, "Pretty Woman" . . . Plus, I never dress or should I state, "flaunt" wearing $4K PLUS designer clothing or wearing "look-at-me" bling jewelry at an unknown Borough Market located somewhere in London UK, a restaurant's location in a seedy, alley way location nor do I conform to their POV of what an upscale client graces their "beloved, boasting their Michelin Star stickers" posted at their doorway's entrance . . . I summarize Rabot 1745 is definitely comparable to the Peppermill located in Reno, Nevada which I recently visited this past summer to fall staying at my resort ownership before flying to London UK-failing miserably ever becoming a French Laundry Restaurant. So egregiously, despondently disappointing. -30-30-30-

Oree is one of the great cafes on London to have ur breakfast at all there pastries are fresh with…read moredifferent flavor, they also serve delicious cakes plus , cakes can be ordered at shop or online as well it suites any occasion such as birthday , wedding .I really enjoy setting at this cafe and having my coffee & custard flan , staff are friendly and kind as well as the service is excellent

Just across the street from our rental apartment in Chelsea we were lucky enough to have this…read morecharming French bakery be so close! The first day we ordered breakfast. Hubby had the Full English Breakfast and he seemed to like it except for the rubbery piece of dried out ham! I ordered the Full Veggie Breakfast and enjoyed every bite, except I am not so keen on Halumi, just a little too salty for my taste buds. On other occasions, it was my first stop for a cappucino or Americano coffee. The pastries were very good also, the croissants are very buttery. Tried the Lemon Curd Cruffin one day, and it was so delicious, creamy lemon curd inside! They do get busy in the mornings, but they manage to keep a smile with friendly service all he way through to the end of your visit. Give them a try if you are in the neighborhood - SKIP the Starbucks!

Wonderful coffee shop! Opens early in the morning before other coffee shops on Kings Road.read more

My fiancé and I recently travelled to London and visited the bakery on the 22nd. We had the most…read morewonderful experience! The Italian lady who worked at the bakery made my day, she definitely made my 2024 Christmas extremely special! She was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the different types of sourdough bread, printing out nutrition value sheets and packaging them nicely (because we told her we were going to freeze the bread and enjoy them when we got back home to New York). You can absolutely tell she truly cared about their customers. The sourdough bread itself was outstanding: perfectly crusty on the outside and soft and airy on the inside (we got both the sourdough bread and the rosemary and potato sourdough bread). If you're in the area, definitely stop by! Great service, ambience and excellent sourdough bread:)

No line on a Wednesday around 11:00am. A handful of outdoor benches available for seating…read more We shared the ham & cheese croissant, sausage roll, and pistachio & raspberry beignet. Ham & cheese croissant was solid - the exterior was crispy and flaky, though I wish there were more filling inside. Sausage roll was quite delicious with a flaky crust and good amount of meat inside. Pistachio & raspberry beignet was delicious - visually it looks like a maritozzo, called a "beignet" here, and tastes like a filled donut.

Meh - not sure what the raves are about. Service highly dependent on who you get…read more food- average bakery items ambiance - in an alley way, take-away only if you in the area stop by, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it

Gail's, Gail's, Gail's. I think about Gail's every single day While I was studying abroad, I came…read morehere almost every morning before class, and it quickly became part of my daily routine. Everything was always so good, and the staff were some of the sweetest people. By the end of my time abroad, leaving Gail's genuinely felt like saying goodbye to a friend Our last day there was HARD. Gail's, may I return to you soon. Until we meet again. :(

Simple easy. Bakery goods and caffeine. Friendly staff. Not the place if you're looking for a full…read moresit down breakfast.

American here asked for a vegetarian sandwich egg and cheese perhaps .. guy kept saying egg and…read moremayo .. I just went with it along w vanilla latte !! Ended up being best egg salad sandwich I have ever had along w perfect latte . Cute place with amazing looking pastry's as well I am having high tea in 3 hours or I would have had one of those highly recommended

Amazing presentation. Workers were a bit less inviting to be honest. Like they did not care to…read morebe there and were just tuned out. Food choices were also mediocre. Shame too cuz the display was so alluring. I would certainly choose another bakery in the future. Hopefully other people had a better experience than we did.