GAIL's Bakery - Golders Green Reviews 8

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.5

897 Finchley Road, NW11 7NX London, GB


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive awful Service and below average food. Have a local Gail’s to me in Manchester which I have been waiting to try but on a visit to London popped into one in Golders Green. Ordered a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I visited Gail’s in new Golders Green branch this morning with our dog. Not my first time but first time I was told I couldn’t sit inside with a dog, only take away or to sit outside because it’s agai... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My partner & I visited Gail's at 897 Finchley Road London Nw11. It is one of many we have visited. Considering its size the amount of seating is poor, Tables are round, not square like other Gail's. S... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am going to Gail's in Golders Green. I ordered my bread for click and collect. My order is always ready on time. All staff is polite. Karolina always great me with smile and kindness. I observe he... See more


Company details

  1. Bakery
  2. Brunch restaurant
  3. Cafe
  4. Caterer
  5. Coffee shop
  6. Meal Delivery

Written by the company

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.


Contact info

  • 897 Finchley Road, NW11 7NX, London, United Kingdom

  • 2036968681

2.5

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

8 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive awful Service and below…

Expensive awful Service and below average food. Have a local Gail’s to me in Manchester which I have been waiting to try but on a visit to London popped into one in Golders Green.
Ordered a tea and eggs for breakfast.
Eggs arrived but no tea.
After waiting 10 mins, I approached a staff member (who really wasn’t interested in speaking) and said I was waiting for my tea. Was then told that tea is served at end of counter.
Unfortunately I didn’t have my crystal ball so had no idea this was the process.
Told me it was there waiting but I explained it would be cold so they reluctantly made another.
I then saw (a few mins later) the member of staff looking over at me and sniggering.
Food was also below average.
Will stick with Costa or Starbucks next time!

20 June 2025
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery - Golders Green

Hello David, 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

Poor communication on using the app for…

Poor communication on using the app for gathering reward points.
Poor quality hot chocolate, not smooth and creamy. Watery and very bland tasting.

22 November 2024
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery - Golders Green

Hello Teddy, thank you for taking the time to review our bakery. We are sorry
you didn't enjoy the hot chocolate, 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
and offer any clarification around our loyalty programme.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, polite team in Golders Green

I am going to Gail's in Golders Green. I ordered my bread for click and collect. My order is always ready on time. All staff is polite. Karolina always great me with smile and kindness. I observe her with others costumers and she always ready to help. I want to say thank you to all team in Golders Green for your hard job. Keep smile and do your best.

26 May 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went to Gails in golders green last…

I went to Gails in golders green last week and i was amazed by inefficient they are. Plus the quality of breads are not the same at all. First of all, i have entered the shop which is a big shop in the golders green (a hub for tubes and coaches). It is quite busy as expected and guess what? They only 2 employees who are serving customers and both of them were naturally exhausted. Long queue. Then i have asked for my favorite seeded sourdough. I got my bread and when tasted it at home i have realized that it is not even close to the same taste which i have bought in different gails shops. I could east 6-7 slices of that bread and still want to eat more but this time i cannot even eat the half of it. Cheap packed asda bread is more delicisious that this one which is £4. So definetely not worth visit that shop in Golders green, i was very happy when they opened in october as i expected them to be good as the ones in other areas, but i was definetely wrong.. very disappointing

22 May 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible Went to Gail’s in Temple Fortune

Went to Gail’s in Temple Fortune - it was terrible- uncomfortable / snobby unfriendly staff & the food & our tea was expensive & horrible

10 April 2024
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery - Golders Green

Hi, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your visit, and we'd like to understand more about your experience. If you are keen, please get in touch via https://gailsbread.co.uk/contact-us/ quoting your review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gail's 897 Finchley Road London

My partner & I visited Gail's at 897 Finchley Road London Nw11. It is one of many we have visited. Considering its size the amount of seating is poor, Tables are round, not square like other Gail's. Seating is better upstairs, but this excludes people with a physical and/or sensory disability. A customer stood up & gave us her table as she could see I was in difficulty. Lots of unused space downstairs. If you wish to consider a Gail's making full use of all space available, then I suggest you visit Kentish Town which has square tables and wide shelving with chairs by the entrance. Our experience was so poor, we brought home the food we had purchased.

7 April 2024
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery - Golders Green

Hello Sandra, thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you didn't thoroughly enjoy your visit, and we appreciate your willingness to provide constructive feedback: this has been shared with our property team for future consideration.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very rude Barista who treats customers bad at Golders Green branch !

I encountered the worst treatment I have ever experienced in my life. There is a barista who makes the coffees in Golders Green branch. When she could not make the coffee I had been drinking every day for many years, she started to attack me verbally: And whenever I go to this shop, she deliberately ignores my orders, but makes the coffee of those who come after me. And she behaves even worse shamelessly talks about me to her co-workers. (I don't even know her and I'm so surprised because of she is obsessed with the customer instead of doing her job This is never acceptable or normal behavior. And not professional at all !! ) I have never seen anyone in my life who goes over her limits and treats customers badly, insults them, and disrespects them. Do not go to this shop to avoid being subjected to such a bad behaviour.

Unfortunately, her bad behavior shocked me. That's why I want Gail’s management to see this message. Because this is never acceptable !!

10 March 2024
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Reply from GAIL's Bakery - Golders Green

Hello Elif, thank you for reviewing our bakery and contacting us directly.
We are truly sorry to learn about your experience. Your feedback has been addressed with the bakery manager, and the necessary action and re-training will be taken promptly.
Please look out for a response to your email.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Disappointing dog policy

I visited Gail’s in new Golders Green branch this morning with our dog. Not my first time but first time I was told I couldn’t sit inside with a dog, only take away or to sit outside because it’s against Gail’s policy. I think they need to use some discretion, my dog sits beside me, is controlled and doesn’t bark, he’s a small toy dog, I would have been allowed to sit down I’m sure if it wasn’t for this gentleman walking in with 2 dogs that he could not control. Also I’ll be happy to sit outside if it wasn't 5 degrees temperature. I’m giving 4 stars because staff are actually very nice there and they brew tasty filter coffee which is not available in most coffee shops. I disagree with other reviews about staff being unfriendly, I never experienced that in other London branches either.

25 November 2023
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