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GAIL's Artisan bakery in Crystal Palace, London

Hours not listed Hygiene 5 – Very good SE19 1RX
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GAIL's – artisan bakery in Crystal Palace, London
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Opening hours

Fri 07:33
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About GAIL's

Located in Crystal Palace, London, GAIL's is an artisan bakery trading from 58-60 Westow Hill, SE19 1RX. If you are after a proper sourdough loaf, this is one to try. It is one of 174 GAIL's Bakery locations we list across the UK.

We do not hold confirmed hours for this particular branch – station and shopping-centre branches often open earlier and close later than high-street ones. At its most recent food hygiene inspection on 1 February 2026, Croydon gave the business a rating of 5 out of 5 – a maximum score.

The nearest public transport is Gipsy Hill station, about 10 minutes away on foot (0.4 mi). 4 other bakeries sit within about ten minutes' walk, which makes Crystal Palace a good area to compare loaves and cakes. It is about 6.4 mi from the centre of London. Practical notes: indoor seating.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Bread

  • White sourdoughVVGDF£5.85Naturally leavened white sourdough with a deep, crackling crust.
  • Seeded sourdoughVVGDF£5.90Sourdough loaded with a generous mix of toasted seeds.
  • Spelt sourdoughVVGDF£5.65Light, nutty sourdough made with a good proportion of spelt flour.

Pastries & Buns

  • CroissantV£3.05All-butter croissant with crisp, flaky layers and a tender centre.
  • Pain au chocolatV£3.55Buttery laminated pastry wrapped around batons of dark chocolate.
  • Almond croissantVN£3.95Croissant filled and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds.

Savoury & Sandwiches

  • Sausage roll£4.70Seasoned pork sausage meat wrapped in buttery puff pastry.
  • Ham and cheese croissant£4.95Croissant filled with ham and melted cheese, served warm.
  • Seasonal sandwich on sourdough£6.55Freshly made sandwich on house sourdough with changing seasonal fillings.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for artisan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected1 February 2026
Local authorityCroydon
Food handlingVery good
Cleanliness & premisesVery good
Food safety managementVery good

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Gipsy Hill Rail0.4 mi10 min
Crystal Palace Rail0.4 mi10 min
Anerley Rail0.8 mi20 min

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Questions about GAIL's

Where is GAIL's?

GAIL's is at 58-60 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 1RX. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to GAIL's?

Gipsy Hill is the closest, about 0.4 mi away – roughly a 10-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does GAIL's have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 1 February 2026 by Croydon. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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