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Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London There are a number of Gail’s bakeries now in London, but this should most definitely not put you off.  The interiors are clean in feel with a robust modern rustic ambience. Unfussy, good quality British baking with a wholesome feel, my spirits lift when I see there is a branch nearby.

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

There are maple brioche buns, cinnamon swirls and muffins,

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

sour cherry and chocolate drop scones and lemon drizzle cake, miniature pistachio chocolate cakes,

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

pecan pies,

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

white chocolate cheesecake,

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

brownies,

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

cookies,

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

and, of course, there is carrot cake.

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

The latter is sublime – I can’t describe the disappointment I feel when the last crumb has been chased into oblivion - and the delight that the apple crumble cake instils has already been documented...

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

Gail's Artisan Bakery - Top 5 Cakes in London

Style of cakes: Modern British

Price: ££££

Location: Barnes, Battersea, Belsize Park, Bloomsbury, Chiswick, Crouch End, Dulwich Village, Exmouth Market, Fulham Road, Hampstead, King's Road, Notting Hill, Queen's Park, Seymour Place, Soho, South Kensington, St John's Wood

Suitable for: casual dates, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dessert, takeaway, snacks

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