With West Greenwich established as a foodie haven, it’s no surprise that when Gail’s bakery opened its Greenwich branch of its popular café it was an instant hit with locals. On any weekday lunchtime you’d be hard pressed to make it through the long queues outside this café to get your hands on one of their delectable pastries, or my favourite, a warm, crumbly, spinach roll. As they state on their website: “We take the time to make our bread, pastries, cakes, breakfasts and lunches as we always have – with care, by hand and according to the season.”
There is a nice café area which is always busy and outside dining as well as the chance to see some of the bakers in action working in the kitchen. The vast array of sumptuously prepared pastries and loaves is what locals really rave about – come see for yourself but be prepared to queue!
Gail’s, 24-25 Nelson Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9JB; gails.com
