We came here 2 days ago while visiting London. Everything looked so yummy. We chose to have a light snack here... the fresh bread was lovely. And we had an oat milk latte, scone, and fermented vegetables. I wanted to taste the dairy cream but you know the scone didn't need anything added. It was so flavorful on its own. Oh and this small sandwich of chickpeas and fresh avocado. Wow, that was my favorite item. And we took a loaf of "leftover" sourdough bread for the rest of our trip. We like to eat in the mornings with almond butter. Easy to travel with. It is a cafe style line and then you are on your own to grab a table. read more

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Stopped by Gail's while waiting for my train at paddington station. I grabbed a hot match which was a good high quality match! I also ordered these mini blueberry lavender scones, a (giant) chocolate chip cookie and cinnamon loaf! Everything was very fresh and tasty. Service was professional but not friendly. The lines were long and the space is small. Great place to grab treats in London Paddington station between train rides! read more

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Hands down, this was the best iced chai I have ever had in my life. Absolutely incredible. I also ordered a gluten‑free quiche with a potato‑based crust, egg, and caramelized onion, and I was so impressed with the flavor. As someone who appreciates quality food (especially gluten‑free options), this spot truly stood out. I already can't wait for the day I'm back in London so I can go back and enjoy it all over again! read more

We stopped in Gail's bakery during our Soho walk. We had a flourless cake that was nice, light-- not fudgy. We had an excellent cookie, a cranberry nut oatmeal cookie that was delicious, chewy, sweet and salty. The service was excellent! The store is small and clean and lots of customers coming in to buy sweet treats. read more

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A bakery with a lot of fancy looking options. Only thing is that they don't warm up anything, so I had to pass on the yummy looking sausage roll. What I did try was awesome though. Ham & Cheese Croissant: Loaded with cheese, on top and inside, so I'm a fan since cheese is my everything. Lots of ham inside too. This overloading though makes the croissant lose it's airy and flaky nature, tasting more like a pressed breakfast sandwich. But I'm ok with that, because cheese. Cheese Straw: Here the pastry managed to be flaky and cheesy. So much nice cheese baked on every external bit. Pistachio, Lemon + Rose Cake: Delicate, really liked this. The rose glaze on top was fancy, along with the rose petals. The pistachios in the spiced cake were uncommon, since many cakes here don't use pistachio. High recommend. Caramel, Banana + Pecan Cake: A banana bread, leveled up. So much caramel on pecan on top, you'll begin to wonder if this is a bun. Very addictive. read more

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The selection at Gail's is amazing! 1. This bakery was a must visit for me when coming to London. 2. The space is quite small so grabbing it to go is the way to do it. 3. I ordered a few items and the reverse chocolate chunk cookie was my favorite, followed by the honey cake. The reverse chocolate chunk cookie texture was amazing. Chewy and moist, but also crumbly and crunchy, and it perfectly sweet. The honey cake was a great bite as well. read more

Nice location and still one of my favourite coffee shop chains for some items. They have the best cinnamon buns hands down and their coffees and matcha is nice too. I've had a couple of dry food items that were a bit of a waste of money, especially for the price. The last salmon roll I had was actually stale inedible, but I was already at work by the time I realised. The chocolate tahini bites seem to go down well in the studio when I bring them in though! read more

I visited London for the first time, and whilst walking around the city, I noticed a lot of people going to Gail's for a quick bite. I decided to go as well and was pleasantly surprised by the array of freshly baked goods they had. I ended up ordering a cinnamon roll and cheese scone; both were very nice, but could have used a little bit of warmth as they were a little cold when I received them. The interior of the shop was quite small as well, although there is outdoor seating. Because it was quite cold this day, the shop was filled to the brim with people. Overall, it was very nice and would definitely come back. read more

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Great quality of food & selections. Highly recommended the plant based cookie. Wish this establishment was in Kentucky

I came here and only got a sausage roll. It did not disappoint wow. If you are visiting London you must try!

Visiting London for the first time. Tried several sausage rolls and this one was the best! The sausage tasted very herby. The cheese on the croissant was delicious! We loved it! Tip, cashless place. Small area with just a few barstool seating area. Yum! read more

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It was great coffee and pastry. If you and in the neighborhood, stop by. The atmosphere was nice, busy but quick and good. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Pecan caramelized banana cake - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

One of the best bakeries I have ever had. One of the few places open pretty early in the morning so Gail's quickly became the place I visited for breakfast. Everything is freshly made and incredible to the taste. A great place to start your day off! read more

Stopped in for iced mochas and a sausage roll. The sausage roll was FANTASTIC. We will be getting these again. They have many other pastries that all look delicious. read more

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Beautiful coffee pastry and sandwiches. All homemade and the friendliest and happy staff. And coffee is not just a taste. It's real

We came for breakfast and everything was so good, the baked eggs were fresh and the scones were delicious. Good prices and friendly service.

My husband and I took a a trip to London and when researching bakery's came across Gail's. We hit it up one morning and were not disappointed. The line was out the door but moved fast. Seems liked a neighborhood staple since most people seemed to be on their way to work. I got a croissant, porridge and flat white with oat milk. My husband got a ham and cheese croissant and latte. We sat inside to enjoy our breakfast and then took off to explore London. We saw a few more Gail's around town and it made us smile! read more

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GAIL's is a no frills bakery chain. The Soho location was conveniently located next to my hotel, and was a fantastic place to grab a coffee and a few pastries. The sausage roll was classic, with a generous portion of spiced meat. The blueberry brioche was mild, and the cinnamon roll was made of dusted puff pastry with a wonderfully chewy and dense center. read more

Delish scones. Got the cheese and chive and the raisin, with clotted cream and jam m (plus flat whites). And it did not disappoint. Buttery and warm. Will come back. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Scones - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Lovely corner spot, really great for grab and go. The service is friendly and fast. Recommend: -soufle egg sandwich -salmon bagel read more

This was recommended by our hotel for a quick breakfast. They were spot on. All the baked goods looked delicious. I wanted to try them all. But I settled on a vegan (avocado?) mini sandwich, their honey bun and a cinnamon roll. The standout was the cinnamon roll. Delicious and a must-have. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

The coffee shop is aesthetically pleasing and was very crowded when we went but the coffee is so bitter and gross. Food is decent. Shocked at how crowded it was read more

Cute and cozy little shop. Stopped by for an afternoon snack - tea and scones. Pleasant staff and prompt service. Only downside is seating - limited due to space constraints. Worth the trip if you're visiting London. read more

I have never had a better quice than their Ham, Leek and Comte. This combination is just perfect and all the ingredients are in the right amount. Its not too cheesy or eggy, and you can just indulge in this God-sent product. The crust is neither too thick nor too thin. You'd definitely want to buy more than one! I also tried one of the pastries that comes with a bunch of raisins on the inside, and for someone who doesn't like raisins, I really liked this! Their Cheddar Chive scone is okay, nothing memorable. My sister had the chocolate chip cookie and maple pecan scone and said they were pretty decent. read more

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Amazing baked goods! Cant go wrong with the English muffins (the largest I've ever seen) scones and bread. Service was fast and friendly.

Cinnamon rolls! Cinnamon rolls! Cinnamon rolls! Convenient locations and quick service. And in case it wasn't clear, their cinnamon rolls are my favorite ever! read more

Good croissants and tasty vegetable scone Coffee(americano ) is so good too! Workers are friendly ! Inside is pretty small so will need to go early or late to get the seating place . read more

Great scones and tea with friendly service. Will visit again the next time I am in London.

Excellent coffee and great pastries. Ham and cheese croissants, regular croissants, scones, all fantastic. Gets very busy, it's a good idea to get there first thing when they open. read more

Before we left on our trip to London, our friends, who spend a great of time here, urged us to get bread and other desserts from Gail's Bakery. As New Yorkers, we consider ourselves to be serious connoisseurs of great bakeries so we have been visiting a few of GAIL's shops and have tried a selection of their breads, cookies, brownies, granola bars and their fabulous breads. We have become addicted to their honey and walnut bread. We just polished off one we bought a few days ago and my wife sent me their store in SoHo where I was fortunate in buying the last loaf they had in their store. I also bought a potato and rosemary bread along with some cookies and other delicious looking treats. Fortunately for folks who live in London, there are three locations for you to visit! This is indeed a fantastic bread and dessert bakery! I'm planning one more visit before we head to the airport to help us survive our trip back to the USA! read more

I've since moved away, but I still dream about Gail's cookies far too often... To start, it's definitely pricey, but so so so worth it. I sat outside when the weather was still nice, and it's beautifully and peacefully located just across the corner of Bedford Square. The chocolate chip cookies are one of the best I've ever tried, and I'm picky about my cookies. Have them warm it up for you and just nom in heaven! The tea was delicious and the service great. Their chai lattes are a bit sweet for me, but my friends are obsessed, so give it a shot. Two thumbs up! read more

2012 has dawned with the planet's economy seemingly teetering on the edge of catastrophe. However, apparently more fine dining restaurants opened last year in London than in previous years So, the richer part of the population with disposable income seems to be insulated from the turmoil. Certainly, cupcake shops like Hummingbird and posh delis like Ottolenghi are springing to fill the gap in the premium food market Gail's is an artisan bakery chain, which has just opened this location in Soho. The name is entirely accurate as you peer through the window at the tempting array of artisan breads including ingredients such as potato and apple. Tesco and Hovis this most certainly isn't They also have other temptations like meringue cupcakes, chocolate brownies and carrot cake, which you can enjoy in-store with a range of coffee drinks. There are also savoury items like mini smoked salmon sandwiches and quiches Only downside are the artisan prices - £5 for a slice of carrot cake, anyone? Though, to be fair, Princi just across the road, does charge similar prices too and it's always rammed read more

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I've been to this branch several times whilst I was passing by, particularly because I'm always to tempted by the sweet treats displayed in the window. I love their crumble cakes (despite being quite expensive!) - I've had the apple crumble and their pecan cinnamon crumble, which I loved. So buttery and crumbly mmm... I liked the mocha that I had, though I found the americanos to strong for me (my cousin felt the same!) The buttermilk hotcakes are nice as well - basically pancakes which came with roasted pear, pecans, and greek yoghurt. A cosy little setting, and what's better...free wi-fi. Conveniently located and so far I've always managed to get a seat inside. I'll definitely be back for more crumble! :) read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Apple crumble + peppermint tea - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

GAIL's was a nice place to stop while exploring London. Grabbed a coffee and a little snack and was able to relax for a bit. The pastries sitting out tempted me to get another, but I didn't. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to rest their feet for a bit. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Latte and scone! - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

They have SCONES!!! Oddly enough, coming from NYC, I found it hard to find scones in London. We did have some with afternoon tea at Harrod's but these were more like biscuits than scones to a native New Yorker. The Espresso was very good too. Get there early and score a seat for a quaint vibe and great people watching. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Found few places that had scones in London. Blueberry was amazing! (sorry I typically take photos in landscape) - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Popped in for a morning coffee before work. Poor guy was on his own and it was busy but lucky he was a friendly fella and held it down. Love the cinnamon buns from here. Must have. read more

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The best baked goods I have had in a very long time! Latte was great as well. Had the pistachio lemon rose cake and the dark chocolate cherry scone. Also tried the Gail's in South Kensington, but the atmosphere and selection is better at this location. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Especially liked the pistachio lemon rose cake and dark chocolate cherry scone - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Gail's is an artisan bakery chain across London that always has beautifully displayed decadent treats and savory goodies that make it difficult to walk past. The Soho location is smaller, but the displays are no less mouth-watering! In the few days that I was in London, I was able to sample a couple of their pastries as well as breakfast items. I highly recommend their blueberry ginger scone, with the ideal scone texture and slight spice of the ginger. Their pistachio and sour cherry bun is also a spin on the morning bun, and I love how the nutty and sour flavors made the sweet and buttery pastry that much better. They also have a great pear and berry muesli, which was a hearty dish that didn't leave me craving the indulgent sweets in the window! No matter what your taste, Gail will provide you with the perfect baked good to satisfy your palate. read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Kugelhoff, pistachio and sour cherry bun, and pear and berry muesli - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

This is a cute addition in Soho - in a street that has many coffee options available. I loved my flat white and the dinky interiors, cakes and wifi. On a very stormy day this pick me up was needed. The staff are friendly but the trek to the loos was marred by a broken light - on those stairs this was hazardous. Not a regular happening I'm sure but worth a mention... read more

GAIL's Bakery Soho - Coffee bar kitsch! - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

The scones (maple pecan and original) are lovely, especially with clotted cream and jam. Super friendly staff as well, very patient with new customers. Will definitely come back when I'm in the city. read more