Bread Ahead Bakery Wembley in Brent

The staff were so uninviting and seemed like they hated their job, had to ask 5 times where to pay after having a look at what I want and the guy completely ignored me and left it for his colleague who also seemed very unbothered and monotone when I finally did get served. As for the doughnuts, It was my first time trying them. They look amazing but tasted so underwhelming, chocolate and salted caramel had a slightly burnt taste and the “salted caramel” was definitely not salted caramel, just tasted like burnt caramel. The vanilla was just plain and bland no real flavour so I was really hoping the blueberry cheesecake one would be good but it was also a disappointment. You get slight hints of blueberry then it’s just tastes like whipped cream. The only good thing about the doughnuts were the amount they were filled inside but it’s a shame they don’t taste as good as they look

The carrot cake was delightful.🥕

Terrible service, the food is okish. I went there with guest from Germany before a football game, but it wasn’t too busy (should have been a warning sign for us). We ordered pizza, some alcohol free drinks and one beer. For one hour we asked many times for the beer, but none of the waiters could be bothered and the beer had not arrived even after one hour (!!!). At the end we gave up and asked for a refund. They were very annoyed by this request and only gave once we insisted. Of course, no apology. When we realised that they had charged service charge we asked for it to be refunded as well since the service had been more than appalling. The manager was now super annoyed, but pretended to refund it as well. Only, they never did!

Rubbish service, overcharged me a pound didn’t offer a receipt. Won’t go back

Donuts was amazing as usual, cappuccino wasn’t the best, French toast was tasty with amazing cream, mozzarella focaccia wasn’t fine, but I would expect it to be better, prices are reasonable

Rude employee, wrong doughnuts in the box and I paid for a bag I did not received. Too expensive for the experience overall.

It gave me and my mother food poisoning right before we were meant to see Planet Earth Live in Concert, ruined our evening.

Eggs benedict with salmon. Very nice

Disappointed by the croissant, it tastes dry and unpleasant :(

The baked goods that we got were good overall. I had the carrot cake and it was up to standard to be fair. The icing on top was good. Coffee was good too. We also tried the creme brulet donut and it did not meet my expectation. The topping was good and sort of crunch, the filling was disappointing for me cause I thought it would be sweeter. Thats my taste buds talking though, although my friend had the same reaction if that means anything. The atmosphere of the place was nice. I liked that they had the baking classes at the top. Very nice spot for a morning brunch, the English breakfast there looked really good, but I didn’t try it.

£6 each for a doughnut is never okay

We’ve always seen and heard great things about the food at Bread Ahead - we’ve done the courses and had takeaway doughnuts which have been amazing but we’ve never had the chance to dine in. Today for my Mum’s 70th birthday, we thought we would take her here for Brunch and disappointed is an understatement. Seated at a dirty table, we cleaned it ourselves. Had to watch 3 tables who arrived after us order their food/drinks before us and when we did get to order it was only because we flagged down waiters. We ordered 1 signature breakfast, and 2 eggs royale with drinks. The food arrived 10mins before the drinks, there was eggshell in one of the eggs royal, the signature breakfast came with watery mushrooms which weren’t on the menu and just made the toast soggy (lucky we didn’t have an allergy!), and no hashbrown which was on menu, when we asked for hashbrown it was brought over in a sauce pot and was cold, overall food was average and nothing to shout about. When the drinks finally came the teacup and milk jug were filthy and needed a deep clean. When we asked for a clean teacup the waiter took away the cup and didn’t come back for the whole meal! The only way my Mum could have a cup of tea was by me getting up to ask for a cup and explaining I wanted a cup was incredibly painful with your staff. No-one asked how our meal was, so at the end we had to grab someone to complain to, who didn’t apologise and just said I’ll speak to the chef about the shell. Lots of staff in there but none of them actually doing anything, just stood there looking confused. What’s worse is we had to pay for food and service charge before the meal, otherwise we wouldn’t have been paying full price. Sadly we won’t be returning and won’t be recommending.

We got a creme brulee donut and blackcurrant cheesecake donut. Both were delicious! Their iced latte was great too.

Fantastic place to get breakfast. Coffee is good and the Signature Breakfast is the best cooked breakfast I've ever had. Very reasonably priced as well. Zero complaints. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Wembley.

Freshly made, very tasty. Very efficient staff in a very busy place. Highly recommended. Would come again

I have passed this place on numerous occasions on my travels through the capital. I found in the morning outside they have a stall serving freshly baked produce which is great for those rushing to and from Wembley Park station. I purchased a croissant, I was far from the best I tried for the price £2.50. This is the only thing I tired on this occasion. It will not stop me from returning to try other produce baked here. It looked and smelt like they bake some amazing fresh bread, I will pick some up next time I’m around Wembley.

Food and pastries are alright, bad lager. What’s worse is the service: slow and unkind. I have been to this place many times before and it’s never been this bad: super slow and team members seem to love talking to each other but can’t stand dealing with customers. Wanted to use the toilet after my meal (locked by a code), so I approached the counter to ask for help and had to wait that the team members finished talking about their business before I was given the driest answer possible by the big bold guy (think he’s Italian). I used to recommend this place to everyone, I’m going to stop that now for sure!

👌 great atmosphere specially in the summer with the outdoor space! All their pastries are great and highly recommend. Also their pizzas are a must try 🍕

Been there 3 times. Overall the food was good but every single time the service was terrible. 45 minutes to get two coffees and two croissants. Obviously, they also requested explanations when we asked to remove the service charge. Such a shame since the atmosphere is nice

Family friendly or a date night. The food was freshly made, not a long wait either, very fairly priced, more than helpful staff and very good portion sizes.

The service was disappointing and that is really all that stood out. Different members of staff tutted and sighed when I asked for napkins and reminded them of something I'd ordered that was not brought. It was not a busy time (around 1pm). I don't expect a smile, but to make a paying customer feel like such an inconvenience is unacceptable. I liked the almond croissant and coffee I ordered.

Best pizza I've had in the UK and I already cannot wait to go back! We ate here just before seeing Taylor Swift! Amazing night! Amazing pizza!

For a "bread Factory" the bread is never fresh, and has a stale aroma and the texture of rubber. How is it possible that you never sell freshly baked bread?

Nice breakfast menu, but service is lackadaisical so bring your own drinks! Toilets need attention as well, which makes me wonder where staff wash their hands!

Take away croissant, terrible felt and tasted stale. For an artisan bakery, unacceptable…. I’ve had better in Pret! Expensive and think they are the best, I’m afraid the proof is in the pudding! 🤷‍♀️

Coming from East Yorkshire I am a tight bugger and £4.95 for a loaf made my palms sweaty but OMG amazing bread and so tasty! Lovely chap who served us too 🍞

Their doughnuts especially the vanilla one and the olive bread is good

Fast service, delicious food, good drinks.

Firstly all four of us were overcharged which we realised after checking the prices. We asked for a receipt and never received one but had to run due to time so couldn’t wait to track down lost waiters. The waiter didn’t know what was on the menu and even though we were dining in, we got compost cutlery and no napkins which had to be specially sought out. Mostly it was the overcharging and then total lack of care from the waitstaff despite the restaurant not being close to full. The food was fine. Not incredible but not bad by any means

The coffee was cold, chicken looked really dry in the burger, the fries were cold. The staff is nice and the food prices are good. They just need to sort out the food to be cooked perfectly.

Amazing place, bestest pizzas, great high quality service. Highly recommended!!!

Bread Ahead Bakery in Wembley is a delightful spot for bakery lovers. Their freshly baked goods are top-notch, with the doughnuts being a standout—soft, fluffy, and filled with delicious creams and jams. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect place for a sweet treat or a coffee break.

I recently tried the Salted Caramel and Custard doughnuts at Bread Ahead, Wembley Park. While the flavors were decent, the doughnuts tasted more like oil than anything else, which was disappointing. I'd give them 2 stars for flavor. Unfortunately, my experience was further soured by the service. The staff member seemed irritated by the time I took to make my selection, which was puzzling given that the store was mostly empty. She also made an unnecessary comment about Indian people to another Indian staff, which I found inappropriate. This needs to be addressed for sure. The ambience is lovely, as always, but without good food, I can only give this place 1 star overall. From a business perspective, as an MBA, I can see that their prime location like Wembley stadium is a significant advantage, likely driving most of their traffic. However, having lived in the USA and comparing it to Panera Bread, Bread Ahead falls short in both flavor and customer service ! Timings are pretty bad too!

Amazing food, very average service.

The place is quite impressive to visit if you like gastronomy and especially bakeries because you can see a part of the production center. It also has space where they teach classes. It was a day with a lot of people so the service was a little slow but very correct despite that. The food is tasty but not exceptional. For lunch, 3 people ate from their sandwich menu and tried their pizzas and stuffed buns.

I recently visited Bread Ahead bakery in Wembley and was absolutely delighted by their Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. From the moment I walked in, the cozy ambiance and the smell of freshly baked goods set the tone for a fantastic breakfast experience. The dish itself was beautifully presented. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection, with the yolks still deliciously runny. The smoked salmon added a rich, savory flavor that complemented the eggs wonderfully. It was fresh and tender, not overly salty, and paired perfectly with the hollandaise sauce, which was creamy and had just the right hint of tanginess. The English muffin base was toasted to a light crisp, providing a satisfying texture contrast to the soft eggs and salmon. Each bite was a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that made the dish incredibly satisfying. In addition to the excellent food, the service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The staff seemed genuinely interested in ensuring we had a great experience. Bread Ahead offers a delightful twist on a classic dish. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or brunch option. I will definitely be returning to try more of their menu!

Great service and meal was delicious

Bread ahead dont sell gluten free bread. Bread ahead their not that ahead.

A nice coffee and snacks near Wembley stadium, big and nice one

The food is incredible, the place is very nice, when we were there they had a bread course upstairs, which caught my attention, I wish I lived in London and could attend one. The staff was very friendly to us and the atmosphere was great.

Special thanks to Antonello for an amazing pizza he made for us at the Women FA Cup Final day! Best wishes, Igor.

we had breakfast. food was amazing. presentation was excellent . high standard. would recommend to anyone. members of staff maisie was very helpful lovely polite lady. another member Ophelia was very accommodating with info about the bread ahead persuaded us to try the cakes . so glad she did they were fantastic. she also was super friendly and welcoming to the cafe and local . knowledge when we needed it . it's a must go to place again and again x we are tonight . thank you from Gillian and joanna . NORTH YORKSHIRE

Nice very friendly service of Ophelia who was really sweet and friendly, approachable and patient to talk about the variety of choices in the bakery

My family stopped by and picked up a few donuts. To my surprise they were similar to Hawaiian malasadas. Wonderful! A must-try! Ask for Ophelia.

This place is amazing. The food is excellent and the service is always friendly. The array of pastries are amazing. My favourite is the pistachio pain au chocolat and the cinnamon bun.

Ophelia was absoltely amazing with her service and explanation of all the products being patient with questions and enquiries, best experience in a long time she made our day better we are super thankful

When we visit new cities, we like to try different restaurants and seldom repeat eateries. Bread Ahead was an exceptionally staffed venue, and the breakfast and dinner food was delightful. We stopped to get some freshly baked pastries on our way to the train station. Ofilia was outside assisting customers. She was very passionate about her job and the quality of service they offer at Bread Ahead. Ofilia was delightful to talk with as we started our day.

Had avocado and eggs on toast> Bread wasnt great, went soggy quickly but with really dry crusts. Avocado was a bit tart. Better than nothing but not as good as hoped

This is my local. I come here often for brunch or breakfast with friends and family. The food is always fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is wonderful and the smell of the fresh bread from the bakery school is lush! The service sometimes is a little slow as not enough staff. On a whole it’s a lovely local place to visit for nice coffee,cakes and food!

We live nearby and there are no other brunch options in the area. Every time we come here, we are seated and then have to wait 30 minutes before anyone takes our order. I often have to go find a server to place our order, but they just say “coming.” The service is really terrible.

Just experienced some of the worst service ever. Have been here a few times but the server this time was just being totally rude. Ordered an eggs Benedict, and my mum does not prefer runny eggs, so asked if the eggs can be well done. The server looked at me and just said - the eggs a pouched and supposed to be runny. I said, yes I understand, but can we have the eggs just cooked a bit longer. The server just abruptly said “no” with an attitude. I then asked if we can order some of the sandwiches from the display case and have then toasted - another sharp “no”. I gave up asking for anything else specific.

Picked up some ginger cake before a concert - I could've built wembley with that recipe..... like a brick! Dry, very heavy and not enjoyable at all. Disappointed

The spinach feta rolls were awful

Had a tasty vegetarian breakfast! Great sourdough! You can see why they're a baking school as well! Quite a selection of freshly baked pastries etc would highly recommend and will definitely be back! Can get quite busy, so get there early!

One of the best breakfast places I've been to. Could come here everyday if I could. Their hollandaise sauce and sunny side up eggs are the best I've ever had. Definitely recommended for an enjoyable food experience.

Awful service; patronising after ignoring us. Barely speak English (not sure she knew what a decaf latte is). Get a grip Bread Ahead, you pretended to offer a premium experience; this is NOT!!!

Today was the first time and probably the last time I step inside this store. I was waiting to get my pizza to enjoy it at home. I noticed a fly inside the display on top of the donuts etc. In a very discreet way I told the girl at the counter, but she couldn’t care less and she said:” there are so many flies and I have nothing to do”. I told her that for hygiene purposes it shouldn’t be there and she tried to kill it with a tissue against the glass and it fell on top of the bread sticks with olives and cheese. She left. I told her that it was there to remove it. She looked at me and ignored me and left the fly there. I asked her name and she said that she was not going to tell me. Such a rude staff Very careless for the job she is doing Pizza was nice

Shocking. Ordered and paid for pancakes. Half an hour later someone came to tell me they have no pancakes. Ordered French toast with bacon and syrup instead. It arrived with a blueberry compot on top. Iced caramel latte then delivered to table. The lady put it down and said iced caramel latte. It was roasting hot so she clearly knew she was delivering the wrong drink Took over an hour. Very expensive and terrible service

Worst croissant ever. How is this a bakery and school

A great place for breakfast when you’re in the area. And don’t forget to get a brownie - those were great.

Nice place with tasty bakery items. Service is extremely slow.

Extremely overpriced. I don't expect to pay service charge for just ordering a coffee. We asked if we could order at the counter but we were told we had to sit down and order as they obviously want their 12.5%. I was tempted by an almond croissant but at £4.90 for the eat in price they can keep it. I draw a line when it comes to certain things. I won't be returning. The place itself is very nice, although has that homogeneous feel that many newly built coffee shops have, with their large glass fronts.

Terrible service even though there were very few patrons there. Not once did our server come back to check on us. Had to flag him to put in an order and also to ask for our bill. Observed other customers doing the same. Burgers were thinner than McDonald’s and flavorless. Overall bad experience. Would not return.

Decent food, but a bit overpriced.

Nice place.... Good atmosphere... Food was good bit amazing.... However found the staff to be very poor.... Took about 15 mins to get served for 2 coffees a pastry and a prepared sandwich... Asked 3 times for a glass of water.... And left without it.... Wasn't particularly busy and was shown to a seat as soon as we walked in and not sure why we had to wait so long.... Food was OK when it came coffee was OK... Bit on the expensive side but that's the area too... Not the worst but just make sure you're not in a hurry as you could be waiting

This is the worst croissant I've ever eaten. I can use it to fry the steak, because there is enough butter in it. It's not crispy or crunchy, just like the leftover bread. If you don't want to feel greasy early in the morning, please don't choose it.

Really nice place. Friendly staff Good atmosphere. Lovely food and drink at breakfast/brunch time

I recommend the pizza, ordering just one slice is enough for lunch.

Really lovely fresh coffee and pastries. Lovely venue, bright and clean.

I have always liked my visits to Bread Ahead in Borough Market but the Wembley experience was extremely disappointing. It was busy due to the football play offs but no excuse for serving a lukewarm warm burger with lukewarm fries. I also asked the waiter if they still do their famous donuts only to be told no they don’t have them today as they must have forgotten to make them. On the way out I could see they had a full supply at the counter, no idea why he said, maybe it was sarcasm but that but just part of the poor experience I had. Will avoid in future, disappointing burger, not value for money and poor quality of service.

We visited with some friends to study together. Despite ordering several items during our time there, the manager came and rudely informed us that “this place is not a library”. We were confused by the comments as there were also other people studying in the area and the place wasn’t busy so there were many other tables free in case people needed seating. When we pointed out that we had ordered items and were not just using the seating for free, the manager acknowledged this yet doubled down on his comments. We were extremely bothered by this as he had not said this to anyone else although we had heard him being slightly rude to customers on the table behind us. We ended up leaving shortly afterwards as we felt extremely uncomfortable. Bread ahead used to be a pleasant study space however after this experience, this doesn’t seem the case for us anymore

Amazing food. Vaidehi has been vey helpful. Such a warm and smiling person thank you

Lovely breakfast had here. Cooked fresh. Melted in your mouth. Highly recommended and not overly expensive. Great value for money.

Bread Ahead Wembley is great. We were there for a baking course, but decided to arrive early and grab some food. Lovely open area. Staff are friendly and service prompt. Food was very god. I had a slice of pepperoni, which was tasty and filling. The course was very enjoyable. Once again, friendly, attentive staff. The end products were really impressive ... if I say so myself. Only down side was that we drove on an "Event Day". Parking was awful. We ended up in a multi storey about 25 mins walk away. Cost us £25 for 5 hours. Will take the train next time.

Nice team, quite friendly with good variety and service.

It's very tasty and has various breakfasts.

Bread Ahead is a gem! Their vegetarian English breakfast is delicious and satisfying, with fresh ingredients and perfect seasoning. The sourdough bread is a standout—crusty, flavorful, and wonderfully chewy. Highly recommended for breakfast lovers and bread aficionados alike! All time favourite!

Great place to eat, amazing food and good value for money. They have a bakery school upstairs also. Wheelchair access good. Right next to Wembley stadium and hotels.

Very nice place for a quick breakfast or luch. All fresh prepared right in the bakery.

Great atmosphere, and lovely service. V was a great asset to the team

A massive fan of the doughnuts but not a fan of the manager. Brought a few doughnuts and only got 1 stamp. 😔 the new creme brulee doughnuts are pretty good, defo worth a try… but will always go back to my usual praline doughnut.

The service was quite slow and I didn't like the food. I paid the bill and I believe there was a 15% service charge applied. I paid the bill without complaining to the waiter but personally I expected much more from this place.

Food was amazing and the staff were just so so sweet and very helpful. Thank you for Ophelia she really is so so lovely! Great experience

Just noticed this wasn't posted from 29/04/2024 Ordered at table and paid in full with service The assistant, Vaidehi, said don't worry your will get good service Hot pizzas came much earlier than the sandwiches that were sitting on the cooler Not sure what the waitress was doing with these as she kept picking these up and putting them down Eventually came over to tell us the sandwiches we ordered were sold out. Can you imagine my frustration when you would think of you have paid in advance with service that you would get priority over the walk ins. Recommend they have separate service colleagues for those sitting in and those for takeaway. Couldn't find manager so raised this with another colleague Ophelia, who was understanding.

horrible. so rude. me and my friend decided to come here to study as we saw other people study inside. the first day we went i had brought in a drink from outside and when one of the workers saw me with it decided to whisper about me to her colleague. they then decided to stare at me and continue to whisper before someone else came up to me and told me i can’t have that in here.i respected their rules and put it in my bag but from then on i felt extremely uncomfortable. the same worker would stare at me for long periods of time and whisper about me to her workers and this went on for days and she not once had said anything to me. the other workers that worked there also decided it was okay to give me dirty looks and give me attitude as if they aren’t grown men and women. me and my friend then were told this is not a library and that it looks bad on their customers if we are in here. keep in mind that other students go there to study for longer then we do. we are customers and we have brought food everyday we went for a week and yet they continue to kick us out. extremely rude and just overall extremely disrespectful and disgusting to me and my friend. as students we just want to be able to work in peace when there is no other space available and not have to worry about being talked about by grown adults . oh and to add, the workers would be standing laughing loudly,gossiping whilst they had a line waiting to be served. when my friend or i would go to order, they would walk away and one worker told my friend they only had wifi for 45 minutes, a lie, to get us to not stay. disappointing.

Best fresh bake pizza. Excellent bread.

Chicken burger and chips was very filling for a decent price given the quality + the chairs were very comfortable with great lumbar support 👍

This place is AMAZING. Two things, it gets really busy and it's not cheap so be prepared to spend BECAUSE IT'S WORTH IT From the breakfast options, to the pizza to the sweet treats; everything is phenomenal. The staff are friendly and efficient. The location is great (7 min walk from Wembley Park Station and lots of other shops around). What's not to love, I'll definitely be going back!

Very disappointed... I just was taken up from the table eating with my doughter because i said wanted the coffee take a way.... so disappointed never again will come here...I will reited as 0 if I can!!!!

Amazing find, we absolutely enjoyed the pizza, by far I can tell it was the best pizza I ever had, the sourdough pizza base made a huge difference, perfectly balanced tastes. Later we came back for some croissants and but they ran out(no wonder why) Instead we had pain au chocolate, and they didn't disappoint either. Great value for the amazing food. Highly recommend

Visited this place over the weekend on crowded day as there was a match in Wembley stadium. I got seat after waiting for few minutes. Despite being a busy day, the service was quick and efficient. We ordered pizza slices, which was fresh and tastes good. I would definitely visit this place again to taste the different options.

Food was ok, very understaffed.

Terrible service- no one in this place has any sense of customer service. On first experience our family decided to leave after waiting 40 mins to be served. I thought I would this place the benefit of the doubt- maybe it was just the staff in that particular day (plus I was need of caffeine and wanted to try the doughnuts and my little one was having a nap in the pram- so thought how bad could it be) I ordered as a take away a proceeded to sit down to have a few sips as my little one was due to wake up any minute. As mums we know how unpredictable naps can be and we always have to be on the move. Not even two minutes of sitting I was reminded that I ordered a take away and told I should not be sitting, after explaining that I was going to leave within the next five minutes the member of staff proceeded to give a series of dirty looks- I decided to leave. Long story short the doughnut was pretty much tasteless and the service is appalling! Never going back

Lovely place & fresh. We had a quick margarita pizza, chips with truffle mayo & drinks before concert. The best place to grab & quick bite. Perfect meal...pizza & a lovely merlot. Large selection of drinks also. Lovely bar. Manager & lady serving at the till were really lovely & helpful & just nice. Would love to do the bread making class upstairs...looks like fun. Service was super fast. You can even use your blue light card!

Food was average, nothing special and pretty expensive for what it was, the bread in particular tasted a bit stale. However the staff were lovely and friendly. They have a dedicated dog friendly area.

Had a great experience at wembel Bread Ahead. The normal service tends to be average . However today Ophelia was Amazing and you can tell she really has great knowledge of the product and is very nice and friendly.

A big disappointment. There weren’t that many people there and even so the service was very slow and disorganised.The (very small and expensive) coffee was made in a hurry and had the watery taste that you get when the same coffee is run through the machine twice or more. The staff appear unhappy and ill at ease.

Amazing pizza and great service! Second time here and we will go back again.

I think I expected too much… We wanted to try the Borough Market one but it was absolutely heaving and not one of us was willing to queue for a donut for half an hour… but then we discovered this one when coming to Wembley. Service was shocking; not friendly, no eye contacts, not making you feel that it was a good idea to come in… Donuts were all right, nothing special, coffee ok. Selection was much smaller here, too

Food is great but the restaurant is understaffed. We had to wait 30 mins in a take away order. And then 15 minutes asking for mayonnaise. I feel bad for the waiters having to stretch so much. Because of that the food was not what usually is. They burger was thin and tasted different.