Paul

pipo

20th January 2009

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I really do adore this place. I go all the time with my friends. We love the decor, the ambience and most importantly the food....when I say food I mean the pastries, cakes etc. I don't think I've ever eaten anything savory in there before! Their hot chocolate is a must try.

girlswear

Eye Candy but Overrated 25th October 2007

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Been hearing about Paul Boulangerie & Pattiserie for ages. I finally went to one of the chain (Covent Garden) in the hunt for THE croissant place in London. You see, I'm quite a croissant connoisseur. I had a pain au chocolat. It was slightly disappointing. It was a bit stale and dry, perhaps it was towards the end of the day. But the display of various flans, cakes, tarts, claufouti and sweets sure look delicious!

dloizou

A taste of France in London 25th October 2007

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Although I genreally dislike chain stores, Paul is an exception.

This French cafe (which you can find dotted throughout London) have good coffee, great cakes and treats as well as yummy bagetts and salads for those looking for an escape from the high street hustle and bustle.

They also do great breads.

The more I visit Paul the more impressed I am with the quality of food and service.

You must try their strawberry charlotte cake as well OMG its to die for.

gilka

15th July 2007

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it is becoming a very large chain but still you can find there great bread and good desserts! the coffee is so so. Some french people say it is not great but hey, we are in london...

LouiseMarston

10th July 2007

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The best place for really good bread, sandwiches and quiche. Also love the brioche and patisserie.

shelo9

chain bistro 7th May 2007

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Just like the Paul's in other countries - french bistro look.

However the food choice is not amazing compared to their menus in Dubai. Most of the food had pork in it which is a big problem for veggies and muslims. The choice otherwise was minimal. They didnt have the amazing chicken quiche. The prices are also high for is just a chain bistro. The venue here was small as well.

It's ok but not somewhere i would go to in a hurry again. If you want to buy patisserie like goodies Soho has much better choice and its only up the road.

Ker

1st May 2007

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It is not always easy to find good cafes for informal business meetings with visitors from continental Europe. Paul in Covent Garden is my favourite as it is central, charming, offers good coffee and snacks, and the atmosphere is much better than Starbucks et al.

sheilaellen

8th April 2007

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Has an air of a tearoom about it.

sue

French Patisserie & Bakery 1st March 2007

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Paul is a chain of French Patisseries that have started popping up all over London. I first visited Paul when I was in Paris and when they started to appear in London I knew I was in for a treat. If you aren't familiar with Paul then you really should be - if you have a sweet tooth you won't regret it!

Part of the appeal of Paul to me is their fabulous window displays filled with various fresh baked breads, cakes and pastries. It is hard to walk buy without wanting to buy a treat or two.

Paul is great for takeaway bread, cakes & coffees, or alternatively there is usually a seating area if you want to relax with a snack or naughty sweet treat. They also do these amazing, colourful macaroons - you can buy a box of the mini ones to take away, which also make a lovely gift.

Mez

Voulez vous manger avec moi? 20th September 2006

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As Walid pointed out, in France, Paul is not considered that highly as it has so many great patisseries to compete with, and generally the French don't like chains (and they're right not to!). But when it comes to decent patisseries in England, beggars can't be choosers. I especially like the Paul in Covent Garden as it has a restaurant extension to the bakery, and that has great 19th century (I think!) décor (although the queues can be a bit long). Paul has a wide range of patisseries, bread and savoury tarts. The feel as you come into the place is definitely French, as most of the waiters and bakery staff seem to speak it.