Paul Bakery

Not many paul in bradfrd but this place had amazing cakes for all the family fair price also but not many seats

Great french-style pastries in a calm and pleasing environment, right next to major attractions such as the Tower of London.

Disclaimer: my wife and I live in Southwark and were not visiting the Tower of London as weary tourists. Paul’s is one of the few bakeries open on Sundays before 9:00AM. They also make one of the best croissants in London—a flaky exterior, and crucially—light and airy inside.

Paul is a good venue and this bakery at Tower of London is well-situated for visitors to the tower. There is a good range of products and although it was busy there was enough room to find a place to sit. The man who appeared to be the manager (was he French? was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the young woman who served us was one of the most miserable assistants I have ever encountered. She cheered up for her lunch break when sat with a friend and enjoyed animated conversation. However, when dealing with us all she would say was, 'anything else? ' It 's a shame as her surly and distant attitude marred what otherwise could have been a nice visit. What a contrast to her colleague at St Paul 's the next day!

After a long day of touring the Tower of London and Temple area, I looped back toward the Tower for a light dinner. PAUL Three Quays fit the ticket satisfactorily with its selection of pastries, sandwiches, and soups. Because I arrived near day's end (and no doubt because of the restaurant's longevity and popularity), many of the offerings, such as the soup, was sold out at that time. The croque monsieur filled my stomach, and the server even warmed it up for me. Because it was near to closing, the sandwich didn't taste as though it had come fresh from the oven but was still palatable. The super-sized macaroon served as the perfect dessert--palm-sized, soft shells encasing rich, cocoa filling--ending the entire dining experience on a sweet note. PAUL Three Quays has a great location near the Tower of London and even outside seating where you can enjoy the view of the river and watching passersby. If you're planning to be in that area for the day, it would make an excellent lunch spot!