If you’re going to stop at a chain coffee shop and bakery, Gail’s is a good choice. This location is just like the other Gail’s - fresh baked goods and pretty good coffee.
My personal preference is to support small businesses and more independent coffee shops. The good news with Crouch End is that there are a number of good alternatives should you want to do this.
11/11/22 - popped in to grab lunch, opted for the chicken, chestnut and thyme pasty and the cinnamon roll, total came to £8. It was rather nice but a Friday treat.
Good selection of products. Love their cinnamon twist.
Staff seem pleasant too.
Only downside is, I don't like how the bake products are so exposed to customers with no covers.
One of my pet hate, hence why I don't visit as frequently.
There are dessert items, tables and chairs, not sure if its step free access or has disabled facilities.
Lovely little bakery. This is the second Gail's I've been too and it has a bit more of a small bakery local feel than the first. We enjoyed a few delicious pastries including their fantastic sausage rolls and a quiche. Service was good and prompt. It wasn't too busy as we visited late on a Thursday morning. I would go out of my way to return to this location.
A very cosy bakery and cafe in the centre of Crouch End.
They have a great selection of freshly baked pastries and cakes in the morning.
Had an Almond and Chocolate pastry and Vegan Hot Cocoa one morning before work. No complaints and I'd definitely be returning.
Beautiful place, nice coffees tasty bakeries, had my first Capuchino here ☕️🍪 the prices are sensible .. but it can be better by serving better service .. and another good thing about this place is they are considering the covid-19 self protection rules seriously, sorry for my broken english blah blah blah 🤪 ... anyways, you can see the hand sanitizers and the social distancing in the pictures.
I love this place! Have been going there for years! Wide range of breads including olive bread, soda bread, Danish loaf, potato bread, etc. Their pastries and cakes are delicious. You have one or 2 options if you require a gluten free dessert. The flourless chocolate cake melts in mouth and you can accompany it by a good coffee. I was always happy with the service at times extremely happy. Highly recomended!!!
The price matches the quality- you’ll pay £7/8 for a coffee & croissant here but it’s worth it. The quality is great - if you’re a savoury kind of person, the ham & gruyere is a knockout. I do think the Swain’s Lane branch (near Hampstead Heath) is nicer (if you enjoy Gail’s Bakery hopping around north London).
Got the sweet potato cauliflower cake sandwich on recommendation and oh my god is all I got to say. Then went back for the sweet round and these people know what's good.
The food at Gail’s is consistent and tasty. Prices can feel a bit high at times but almost everything is worth it. The coffee is also quite good - they make a great flat white. There have, however, been some uneven service experiences. Recently, we went for breakfast, waited 45 minutes for our food only to learn both that they hadn’t made it and they were out of one of the items we ordered. That experience echoes some previously incorrect orders at the bakery and makes sense in light of periodic staff turnover. Most of the time it’s a positive experience - something reflected in long lines at the weekend - but inconsistent enough to not merit five stars. For breakfast, the scones and croissants are great. For bread, the garlic loaf and all of the sourdoughs are great. And can’t go wrong with the chocolate pecan brownie.
Grest service. High quality products. Great coffee and atmosphere
Great bakery, with great sourdough! Also very nice for brunch!
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