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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 259 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service, citing issues like unfriendly, inattentive, or unhelpful staff, and a general lack of engagement in maintaining cleanliness. People frequently encountered problems with product quality, including bland or tasteless food, items with inedible fat, or products that seemed stale or burnt. Several reviewers also noted concerns about hygiene, such as dirty tables or issues with food preparation and service areas. Some customers reported issues with lukewarm drinks and the use of paper cups for dining in, which they found disappointing for a higher-end establishment. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the staff, describing them as polite, helpful, and attentive, particularly at certain locations. These customers also praised the quality of the coffee, pastries, and other food items, finding them delicious and consistently good.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

(Tunbridge Wells) Food and drink were fine (as usual at a Gail’s) but although the café was quiet the unoccupied tables (and in one case the benches) were covered in crumbs/sticky mess/spilt liqui... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Staff attentive but coffee overpriced £4.30 for a (very) small flat white.The main bug bear is the other customers, one person taking up a double table with a laptop and one empty coffee cup. All tabl... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

As a tourist i love this place foodwise and seatingplaces wise. There is choice in healthy food and pastries, coffee is good, personel friendly, BUT apparently cleaning does not have a priority. I hav... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The pastrami sandwich was the worst i have ever had. The meat has great lumps of inedible fat, while the dressing tasted chemical. I was so horrrified I asked for the ingredient list. And no wonder! H... See more

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Company details

  1. Bakery
  2. Brunch Restaurant
  3. Cafe
  4. Caterer
  5. Coffee Shop
  6. Meal Delivery

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Dedicated to the craft of baking. Available to buy in-bakery, online at https://order.gailsbread.co.uk and on Waitrose, Ocado, Deliveroo, Gorillas and Amazon Fresh.


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2.3

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Gail’s in Radlett to all the…

Thank you Gail’s in Radlett to all the staff who worked hard over Boxing Day to service the busy environment. Always a pleasure getting my coffee every morning.

December 27, 2025
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Hello there, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon. 

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing experience

Popped in for hot chocolate and muffin the drink came in a cup with not handle which is strange and was bland and tasteless I sent it back as it was horrible the muffin was the best I’ve ever tasted so I would visit again only for a takeaway muffin. I found the staff unfriendly and unwelcoming I visited the Watford branch

December 26, 2025
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Hello there, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry you didn't thoroughly enjoy your visit: please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,]  quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. 

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Change for the worse

I regularly bought the mixed olive sourdough stick, a bit pricey but was worth it, and very moreish. I bought one a couple of days ago & sadly the bread was not so tasty and had a horrible soggy texture. The recipe must have changed. I would not buy it again.

December 22, 2025
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Hello Pat, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry you didn't enjoy the bread on this occasion, and we'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. If you are keen, please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,] quoting this review, so that we can identify your feedback. 

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpriced, poor quality, socially unaware

The overpriced sourdough loaf I purchased at the Whiteladies Rd, Bristol shop was one and a half times the price and half the size of the excellent sourdough loaves made on the premises of the 3 local bakeries near my home in Bristol. I thought that, as I was shopping near Gail's, that I'd buy my bread there. The bread was so heavy and stale that we couldn't eat it. Additionally, I didn't realise that Gail's was card only. I'd recommend that Gail's managers take into account the importance of companies/services not being cashless, for vulnerable people, particularly women experiencing or who are survivors of domestic abuse. There's a lot of information on the internet to help Gail's managers consider this, to enable them to ensure their business model has a high level of social responsibility (that is, if that is important to them).
Needless to say I won't be buying from Gail's again, unless I hear that the bread has significantly improved, is not over priced and that they take cash.

December 6, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello Jennifer, thank you for reviewing our bakery. Our decision to go cashless was made to streamline our operations and enhance safety for both customers and team. It's also in line with our sustainability efforts, as we no longer have to transport cash (by car) from our 100+ locations. We appreciate the inconvenience and hope you can understand we are doing this for what we believe are the right reasons. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch with our central Customer Experience team via gails.com/pages/contact quoting this review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Piutney store is cold

Piutney store is cold, uncomfortable and cramped. Stale bread, broken coffee machine and poor quality pastries. All served at exorbitant prices.

December 23, 2025
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Hello Mike, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry to learn about your experience: please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,]  quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Uncovered food - no thanks

Never been to a Gail's bakery before. Walked into the StPancras store today at 5pm saw all the food laid out uncovered with customers and staff leaning all over it and turned straight back out. I don't care how nice it looks, it's totally unhygenic. There is no need for it.

December 22, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello James, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry you didn't enjoy your visit, please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,]  quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. 

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We love GAIL’s in Fortis Green

We love GAIL’s in Fortis Green. It smells of fresh baked cakes and pastries. There is always a queue but somehow we are served very quickly. Mark always seems enthusiastic to slice the bread for us even when he is busy.

December 22, 2025
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Hello Elizabeth, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We are happy to hear you enjoy visiting us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I do like Gail’s and really enjoyed…

I do like Gail’s and really enjoyed their coffee but when one came to my local town and I was refused service because I only had cash I can honestly say I’ve never been to one again. Previously I only went to the one near my sons in London and he usually paid so never realised it was a cash free business.

December 11, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello Calais, thank you for reviewing our bakery. Our decision to go cashless was made to streamline our operations and enhance safety for both customers and team. It's also in line with our sustainability efforts, as we no longer have to transport cash (by car) from our 100+ locations. 
We appreciate the inconvenience and hope you can understand we are doing this for what we believe are the right reasons. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch with our central Customer Experience team via gails.com/pages/contact quoting this review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been twice in the new Gail’s in…Crystal Palace

I have been twice in the new Gail’s in Crystal Palace. I was impressed by the service I received particularly by 2 employees and the quality of the snacks.
I asked these employees their names as they deserve credit for their good attitude and friendly service . One was Mathew on Counter service and the other was Nathan who was cleaning the tables . I don’t understand why some people were so critical , I would say the Gail’s outlet is an asset to the Triangle especially as the hours 7am to 7pm are different from other businesses selling coffee and snacks . That area of the triangle was dead with only derelict outlets

December 20, 2025
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Hello there, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We are happy to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon. 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The pastrami sandwich was the worst i…

The pastrami sandwich was the worst i have ever had. The meat has great lumps of inedible fat, while the dressing tasted chemical. I was so horrrified I asked for the ingredient list. And no wonder! Hand made possibly but full of chemicals and flavourings. Will never eat there again. Nor believe their ‘upmarket’ messaging. Junk food.

December 20, 2025
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Hello there, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry you didn't enjoy your sandwich, please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,]  quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and attentive

The staff, especially Angel, are always very friendly and attentive. I believe the seeded sourdough loaf to be the best around. While it is more expensive than other bakeries, the quality is there to taste which I don’t mind paying for.

December 20, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello Bobby, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We are happy to hear you enjoy visiting us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have to say im very disappointed of…

I have to say im very disappointed of Gail in Kingston .
They use to be my favorite now its a complete mess with new team coffee burnt , returned and was made new one which was the same . On two occasions they totally made chaos with orders very rude and I will never give my trust or money to them

December 12, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello Dragana, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry to learn about your experience: please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,] quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further. 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gail’s’ Wimbledon Village 🌸

Gail’s’ Wimbledon Village!

A new wave of excellent staff with brilliant customer service have changed the face of this Gail’s branch. Hannah is exceptional and great addition to the Gail’s family. The main barista knows how to make a perfectly “hot” drink which is not luke warm as is often served in other branches. She also takes great pride in making a hot drink for all customers. A huge appreciation for Hannah and the team who have given this Gail’s a much needed warm and cozy atmosphere!

December 15, 2025
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Hello Ben, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We are happy to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon. 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic friendly service by all of…

Fantastic friendly service by all of the team, every single time.
I go into Gails St Albans almost every morning for coffee. The team are always welcoming and friendly. They know my order and it's made to perfection every time. Thank you!

December 15, 2025
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Hello David, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We are happy to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude and unprofessional staff who act…

Rude and unprofessional staff who act pretencious!! i was supposed to have free birthday gift and coffee in my app that i never recieved!!!

December 15, 2025
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Hello Sarah, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry to learn about your experience: please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,]  quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amaizing customer service at Gail’s…

Amaizing customer service at Gail’s Coffee in Gatwick Airport! Meredith and Max were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, even during a busy airport rush. Huge thanks for such an excellent customer service!

December 13, 2025
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Hello Elena, thank you for the positive feedback, the team will be thrilled. We are happy to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon. 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unpleasable experience


I visited the Wardour Street branch and was shocked by how poor the experience was. My friend and I waited more than ten minutes for someone to clean our table. She had already ordered and finished her coffee, yet none of the three staff members made any effort to clear the previous customers’ dishes.

When I went to the counter to order, the three staff members continued chatting among themselves until one of them abruptly asked what I wanted. The barista was quite rude, and after shouting that my coffee was ready, they placed it on the counter in a very dismissive way.

Considering how many competitors now offer much better service, I believe Gail’s should make a stronger effort to improve the customer experience.

December 12, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello there, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry to learn we missed the mark during your visit: please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,] quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further. 

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am giving 1 star because a lady…

I am giving 1 star because a lady appears to be a manager who was serving, was not aware about some information and I observed the behaiviour is offensive and rude towards the staff, I observed this many times when I visit the St.Pancras.

December 7, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello Edith, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry to learn about your experience: please get in touch with our central Customer Experience Team via https://gails.com/pages/contact [https://gails.com/pages/contact,]  quoting this review so that we can identify your feedback. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your feedback further. 

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went into Gail’s recently and never got

I went into Gail’s recently and never got the chance to sample their service or their food.. I quickly discovered that they refuse to take cash. Never going there again.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery

Hello there, thank you for reviewing our bakery. Our decision to go cashless was made to streamline our operations and enhance safety for both customers and team. It's also in line with our sustainability efforts, as we no longer have to transport cash (by car) from our 100+ locations. We appreciate the inconvenience and hope you can understand we are doing this for what we believe are the right reasons. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch with our central Customer Experience team via gails.com/pages/contact quoting this review.

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