GAIL's Bakery Jericho in Oxford

Super slow service - went in for a coffee but had to go elsewhere after a prolonged wait...

Fresh and clean food. Smart and friendly staff. We enjoy having coffee in GAIL's Bakery Jericho. We do recommend friends and anyone visiting GAIL. All the best, Afrin Tailoring and Dry Cleaning Ltd 29 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HU

Disappointed with the quality of this bakery. During a recent visit, I asked if they had any ham/cheese croissants. I was told they'd be ready in 10 mins, so came back after 8 mins and still had to wait another 10 even after asking someone in between those last 10 mins! It was placed in a box to take away but when I opened it, it was completely overcooked and half of it had an awful burnt taste. I would have been better off buying breadsticks from Sainsbury's down the road! Definitely won't be coming back here again, especially when I paid almost £5 for this product! I placed this order at approximately 10:45am.

First time at Gail’s and I don’t think they’re known for their bagels so maybe ordering one was a mistake. Unfortunately a bit too dense and chewy for me but the filling was great. Would love to come back and try their pastries or maybe their overnight oats. Also I love the way everything is laid out in the shop!

Such a lovely vibe and great food! The staff are lovely, especially Rag, who is super helpful and friendly. Thank you so much; I will be back.

One of my favorite locals. Pop in everyday on my dog walks and everything is always freshly baked and delicious. All the staff are super friendly, and Rag always goes the extra mile with a warm greeting and great service.

Pastries are always great, and Rag is the best!

My favourite lunch break spot in town, I've been coming for years! Props to the team for always improving my day: Himanshi, Rag, Syden, Laura, Jelan, Yashui - you're all legends.

Currently sitting in Gail's Jericho watching flies land on the cakes and pastries. Apparently the manager is aware and pest control have been called, but they want it kept open. Euuwww...

Great coffee and friendly staff

I came to Gail's on a Sunday evening. Great ambiance, nice music, lots of seating availability. I got the iced flat white which I highly recommend. The coffee is creamy and has a good strength. The bakery goods are also very fresh and not too sweet. The employees are very friendly and service was fast. Check this place out if you're in the area!

Apart from the blueberry pastry, everything was really poor. Horrible coffee, weak as piss attempt at Assam tea, cold and unfriendly service. Cold inside too. Plus, expensive.

Great Bakery!!!! Amazing tasting food and great service!!!

Great Bakery!!!! Amazing tasting food and great service!!!

The best and friendliest staff I’ve had the pleasure of meeting! Foods always fresh and service is super!!

I come here every morning before work and have been doing for the past few years. It is one of the best Gail's. The staff are the bomb and so lovely and welcoming and always go out of their way to help in every possible way. The space is big and spacious and its in a lovely part of Oxford in Jericho. Could not recommend it highly enough!

Wonderful Bakery Experience at GAIL’s in Oxford Jericho! We recently visited GAIL’s in Oxford Jericho and had an absolutely delightful experience. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere immediately set the tone for a perfect afternoon treat. We ordered coffee, cinnamon buns, and croissants, and everything was simply delicious! The coffee was rich and smooth, complementing the freshly baked pastries beautifully. The cinnamon buns were soft, perfectly spiced, and not overly sweet, while the croissants were wonderfully flaky and buttery – just what you’d expect from a top-quality bakery. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a relaxing coffee, or a place to enjoy some quality baked goods, GAIL’s in Jericho is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wonderful Bakery Experience at GAIL’s in Oxford Jericho! We recently visited GAIL’s in Oxford Jericho and had an absolutely delightful experience. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere immediately set the tone for a perfect afternoon treat. We ordered coffee, cinnamon buns, and croissants, and everything was simply delicious! The coffee was rich and smooth, complementing the freshly baked pastries beautifully. The cinnamon buns were soft, perfectly spiced, and not overly sweet, while the croissants were wonderfully flaky and buttery – just what you’d expect from a top-quality bakery. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a relaxing coffee, or a place to enjoy some quality baked goods, GAIL’s in Jericho is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Killer customer service, free coffees on the house

Got a ham and cheese roll and a pastrami roll today with a small Americano .Bread so hard it nearly broke my teeth and at over £16 was definitely not worth the price. Purchased at about 1345

Cake was so good and staffs were so friendly & kind :)

I ate here every morning of our stay in Oxford, and it was delicious every time! The pastries were good, the dishes we ordered were good, and the coffee here was amazing. There was lots of seating, and it had a super cool vibe!

Nice staff on this occasion my coffee was cold

A delicious lunch sitting outside Gail’s. I enjoyed a chicken, ham and tarragon pie, a blueberry and custard brioche washed down with some kombucha. All very Gail’s! The service was a truffle slow but very friendly and helpful when I made it to the front of the queue. There’s a reason that they’re popular though…

I recently visited Gail’s and it was fantastic! The almond croissant was perfectly flaky and delicious, and the sourdough bread was wonderfully soft inside. The staff is friendly, and the cozy ambiance makes it a great spot to relax. Their coffee is top-notch too. Highly recommend this bakery for anyone looking for quality baked goods!

Oxford's Gail's Jericho is a charming café that receives a respectable four stars. It's the ideal location for both fast coffee breaks and lengthy brunches because of its cosy and welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a wide selection of freshly baked items that are overflowing with flavour, ranging from fluffy croissants to hearty sourdough loaves. The coffee is excellent; it is always beautifully made and fragrant. A comfortable mood is facilitated by the staff's friendliness and attentiveness. The meal is excellent and the whole experience is worth it even though the costs are a little on the expensive side. A must-see for everybody passing through Jericho!

- unfortunately unfriendly service - but great baked goods - yummy earl grey

The service was very good and efficient. Unfortuantely, my cinnamon bun was just stale, so that was a bit of a let down. I think more could be done to make it feel more cozy if you come to sit down (the benches are a bit utilitarian in my opinion).

I’m a Canadian living in Scotland and have been working on and off in Oxford for approximately 8 months. I was staying in the Jericho area and Gail’s became my ‘go-to’ local coffee shop/bakery! First and foremost, the staff are all fabulous, friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about all products. A huge shout out to Kyle. You’re so welcoming and kind. A friendly smile and chat at a local place goes a long way and makes you feel like a part of a community. I can recommend many of their delicious baked goods, especially the blueberry muffin, quiches, amazing sandwiches and a tasty variety of warm drinks. I couldn’t recommend Gail’s Jericho enough! Thank you for being a part of a wonderful Oxford experience.

Good coffee, we probably liked the ricotta cake with strawberry the most, it was really good. The puff pastry with sausage had enough root and was very good, almost like a burger. Cinnamon bun are huge and delicious crispy and soft inside. A perfect combination.

First time at Gail's in Oxford (Jerico). Good coffee and cake. The sea salt caramel banana pecan cake. Tastes lovely but think it needed more moisture/gooeyness. How about putting a gooey centre in it. Had in late afternoon so perhaps a little dry. The cake title certainly sounded pure heaven. Gails was busy. Naturally quite a few students here drinking coffee and using laptops. There is some outdoor seating. Great place to watch the student world go by. Great service

Best place to have breakfast. 😍

I just wanted to leave a message for the gentleman who served us with the coffee and the delicious brioche with custard: (I met you at M&S the day before, you were buying your girlfriend some flowers.) Thank you so much again for the extraordinary service. It meant a lot! You made our day(my mother inlaws and mine) with your random act of kindness!

Very underwhelming food especially for the pricing. Sliders were quite greasy and didn’t have much flavour. Also don’t take cash.

Buzzy. Busy. Great almond Croissant.

Great coffee and delicious cakes.

Fantastic vegan eatery, even for meat lovers.

Great coffee and always good service and well made. Tall fluffy haired guy needs to stop flirting with all his colleagues though😤

Got a good mornings work done here on my laptop all for the price of a coffee- so much better value than the co-working spaces nearby. Coffee good too.

Best bakery in town. Seriously! Cinnamon rolls? Incredibly delicious! Coffee - just amazing. And the service is unbelievable fast. Wow! Very very highly recommended.

Nice café - but £3.40 for a pot of tea? You're kidding, right?

Very disappointing. The coffee is usually fabulous in all Gails and an amazing choice food. But the service in this branch is appalling and nothing like the other branches I often use. One of our coffees was served almost cold and when we asked for it to be warmed up the person serving slammed it back down in front of us - just so rude and giving the impression they couldn’t care less. The place also could benefit from a good clean. One toilet out of action and the other absolutely gross and the general serving and sitting areas all a bit sticky and in need of a wipe down. Such a shame as I usually love a visit to other Gails.

Generally a good cafe, had several sit-in there to study while a student. But I must say the barista could be rude sometimes.

£9 pounds for a Squash and Sage bread roll - is ludicrous even by North Oxford standards. Ambience is pretty grim - noisy, crowded and cold. Vote with your feet!

I was looking for a nice roll to have with my soup for lunch and thought that I'd support a local bakery. Unfortunately, I could find any here.

After a long wait, I was finally served a bowl of almost completely cold porridge at breakfast time. I took it back to the counter and asked for a replacement, which was handed over without apology and with an expression of extreme annoyance! Second bowl was just as cold and also contained uncooked lumps. Very unpleasant and a total waste of money. Didn't have time or will to go back up again, given the crowds and unfriendly reception the first time. Also found toilets to be dirty and smelly. Wouldn't recommend and won't return. Witney branch far nicer!

Tables and floor were dirty, service was really slow, only one person taking orders and making drinks. Toilet was vile. My scone was dry and hard in the middle. Very disappointing

Had a delicious pastrami bagel and my family had the most delicious sausage roll ever. Cinnamon roll also amazing! Lovely loose tea too, white Jasmine delicious! Very friendly place.

Even though they have a dog picture on the window and a dog bowl, they are not pet friendly and told us that after we waited for a table and sat down

Best coffee in Oxford. A friendly woman from Lithuania (I regret not asking her name) made me the best latte I've had since leaving Melbourne, Australia. Highly recommend!

Spacious for a Gail's. Food is identical to any other Gail's (so good). Unfortunately the service is also identical.

Stale, hard focaccia bread, small portion of hot chocolate for crazy prices and tasteless bread sandwiches. Staff lady was rude.

This is second time I've been to Gail's and I always find it somewhat disappointing. The food is OK but never that good and while in the queue at 1 pm, the stocks of desired items ran out (and we were told would not be replaced). The service is again OK but not particularly helpful or enthusiastic. Overall, it's OK but nothing special.

Absolutely scrumptious cheese and ham warm out of the oven croissant with coffee at 7am on the way to work. Try the rose and pistachio oval cakes they are insane..

Of course I've heard of Gail's but I've always given it a steer with the ,misplaced, belief that it would be over priced nonsense. I was wrong. It's like a middle class crack den, full of high fat,high sugar deliciousness; a place piled high with cakes, each one self-confident in it's ability to produce a wow on eating it The service was unrushed, the surroundings were clean and even the bore-off from the guy on the next table wasn't off putting. I would say to anyone and then be prepared to go again (and again)

A stylish bakery. Although it is far from the center, it is recommended for a walk.

Nice little cafe with good chai and baked goods

Coffe was mediocre, service was terrible The woman at the counter was incredibly rude and brusque - cut us off on multiple occasions and was clearly very annoyed about something else while taking it out on customers. For reference she was blonde and had a french braid. Not likely to return.

Very disappointing! We wanted a bite to eat and a coffee but there was no space. ALL tables were taken up by people with laptops who did not look as if they were going to leave any time soon. Some of them had an empty cup on the table, others absolutely nothing. We had to take our food away in a paper bag because there was nowhere to sit in comfort. Why do the staff allow non-consumers to take up all their tables for hours on end when customers who would happily spend money there on a regular basis can’t get a table! We will not be back!

Good coffee and savoury/sweet snacks!

One of my favorite bakeries! Loved the services as well. You can always rely on their pastries 😋

Beautiful cafe shop with lots of seats, variety of sandwiches, breads and drinks with good WiFi and very kind staff. Lovely environment

Bathrooms were in terrible condition. Zero loo roll, soap dispenser broken and toilets didn’t flush. The tables and chairs covered in food. I don’t understand because it has the energy of a place that used to be really good but is now tired and badly managed.

The service is pretty quick, a long queue doesn’t last long, and you’re up at the tills in no time. The service at the till I found very comprehensive and friendly. Trying to deal with a shortage they had. So that was great. Then came the chap who does the coffee. Honestly, such a difficult and under interaction, and ended up getting my order wrong. To make things worse, the coffee was pretty insipid. No point doing latte art if you can’t make a good espresso in the first place.

We paid £15 for two small sandwiches. One was particularly tiny about 5cm squared and the other was full of ingredients that weren't listed on the menu, which I couldn't eat. Very noisy inside, loud music playing which along with all the other noise makes it impossible to communicate with the staff. Toilet was also disgusting, looked like it hadn't been cleaned this week. Never again.

Tried to have breakfast - online menu does not match with in store menu, instore menu only available at counter. When asking person at the counter anythyng, she shrugged and gave rather unhelpful answers. Eventually ordered some food and coffee. Coffee handed to me hot, when asked for somethung to carry them outside (it’s a heatwave I don’t want to be inside), got a metal tray basically thrown at me. Coffee is decent which is the only upside. Prices are a joke.

I popped in for a chai latte on my walk (I live a 10 min walk away) asked for a chai latte skinny with no cinnamon. He left it on the counter, covered in cinnamon. I explained no cinnamon, then he proceeded to argue with me that he ‘hadn’t put it on the top, he’d stirred it in’ !! I explained no cinnamon was no cinnamon… Got really arsey with me, said he had to make it again. Went back ti the girl I ordered with explained and then she started saying it wasn’t added on top, so they didn’t write anything… I’m not sure how else to explain no cinnamon. Anyway, the man was full of attitude and unpleasant and I deffo won’t be returning.

Visited for cinnamon buns as we hadn't managed to try it at a branch nearer us. Place seemed busy & we were served fairly quickly. The cinnamon roll was £3.40 to take away. It's not bready as expected but more crisp & the rolls were not tight so seem to have unravelled. It was tasty, just a bit different from what we were expecting. A bit pricey for what it was.

Avoid. After a chaotic wait for our coffees, they were dumped in front of us causing the coffee to spill down the sides of the cups, no apologies. The cups were unclean, and when I asked for some sugar was told they didn’t have any! I questioned this and was told they had run out, getting the impression “not my fault.” Running out of sugar in a coffee house/bakery on a Sunday afternoon? Nobody cares, never again.

Lovley food, but staff all ‘too busy’ to help. Asked for a toasted tea cake and was handed a hot cross bun. When asked for it to be toasted (after three members of staff fobbed us off) as requested we received a lecture about fresh baking and flour structure and why no fresh flour products should be toasted!! Then asked for some butter and was informed that we were lucky to get this as it usually costs extra. Shall not be bothering again!

Gail's is good - a bit pricey, but good quality. Today though, I felt quite pressured by the person who served me, who kept suggesting things to 'go with' what I had ordered. I was perfectly satisfied with my choices, and felt irritated by them being 'bettered' if I only followed their suggestions. Stop with the hard sell - it's annoying and off-putting.

Stayed near here when attending the ORFC this month. In my view this is an ideal cafe: perfect coffee, divine baked goods, excellent bread, modest pricing, friendly and efficient staff, relaxed atmosphere.

This small cafe was overcrowded and overpriced. The food was very average and the bread unimpressive. Very noisy atmosphere.

I was studying at Oxford this summer, and was told I had to go try the cinnamon buns at Gails. I got a cinnamon bun, and on a whim grabbed a chocolate cherry scone too. Don't get me wrong, I liked the cinnamon bun - it was huge, a good texture, and flavorful, but the chocolate cherry scone was amazing! I went back several more times just for that. It's not too sweet, the mix of fruit and chocolate provides great balance, and the scone is a great consistency - not too dry like some can be. I am back in the States now, but I will definitely return on my next trip to enjoy more delicious scones!

GAIL's Bakery is a brilliant bakery, no doubt. Coffee is great, food is awesome, service is exemplary. However, it is extremely busy, it's notoriously difficult to get a table and the furnishings are visibly dated. On top of it, food is a bit overpriced. We would certainly recommend it for takeaway!

My order placed through Deliveroo was incomplete. They had offered to delay delivery as the sausage rolls where still in the oven. I was okay with that. However, despite the delay, l still did not receive the sausage rolls. When l called they kept insisting that l contact Deliveroo without acknowledging that they had made a mistake when they packed my order. Poor service!

I love this cafe in Jericho. Delicious food cakes, breakfast etc. The coffee tastes divine although occasionally it isn't as super super hot as I'd like it. The people who work there are lovely and friendly. The handcream in the ladies smells amazing! The cafe has a lovely ambiance too.

The bagels were stone hard, and the people working here are not friendly. They are also not that clean, we had to go out of our way to ask them to clean our table which they looked really mad about and they didn't even know where the cleaning stuff were? Really weird place.

Fabulous fresh baked food with very helpful staff.

Everytime great experience in terms of service and quality of food. Struggled for table once but as weather is getting better, will make use of outside sitting area and enjoy the meal.

I will rave about this place forever. The ambience, quality, flavour and general happiness of the place is lovely. The staff are so polite and made is such a nice experience to order. The almond croissants are out of this world. If I am going to spend money on baked goods I would rather it be here and with this level of quality than anywhere else. I love the whole interior and style of the place. I read the loveliest book with a warm chai latte and baked goods and had the best calm day.

Tasty pastries, trendy cafe, too expensive? If you are a bakery lover, this is the place for you in Oxford, if you are just looking for breakfast and a coffee, then go to Taylor’s down the road

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Having previously had good experiences here, the last two visits have been disappointing and I won't be returning. Everything is overpriced, but for a treat it used to be worth it. The last twice, the porridge I have bought for breakfast has been almost completely cold immediately upon serving, but the queue too long to risk trying to return it and ask for a refund/ exchange! Shame, but there are plenty of other nice cafes in the area...

Super cake and coffee. Would like to have 2 of everything ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The best staff, friendly and so kind

Great option if you want to brunch. It has a wide variety of pastries to chose from and the avocado toast is amazing.

One of the lovely place in town I recommend it to everyone.

Love their cinnamon bun and their scones. The coffee is decent

Terrible service and options for vegetarian and vegans. Plus the extra fee for requesting plant-based milk. Maybe go spend £4.5 on a tea/coffee elsewhere?

Good babychino, rich flavoursome and fresh muffins.

Very good food, though disappointingly extortionate prices. And one morning my eggs weren't properly cooked.

Had a cup of vaguely coffee flavoured water here. The worst coffee I've had since the 90s

Not worth it. All style no substance. Expensive. Staff rude, dirty tables and dirty coffee cups. Pastry ok, nothing special.

Before returning to Wales, we had the pleasure of coming to this bakery. Freddy served us and made us feel right at home. Cheers Freddy for the perfect end to a weekend! Amazing place, try the sausage roll.

One of my favourite places in Oxford. Brilliant fresh baked goods. Almost as good as France.

Fresh delicious pastries. Good coffee

Went to Gail’s for breakfast - it was incredibly busy (good sign) but we managed to get a table. The pastries were as good as I’ve ever had - the chocolate and almond croissant was superb and the pistachio and raspberry bun was so good...

It’s a nice bakery but overpriced

We visited twice over last weekend as we were in Oxford for the half marathon. On the Saturday we had hot drinks and two delicious cakes (the rose, pistachio and lemon was superb) and sat at an outdoor table to eat. What really struck me...