Huge queues in Manchester as Gail’s Bakery opens its doors

It’s attracted quite a bit of attention since landing in the north earlier this year, and now Gail’s, the hit London bakery known for its freshly baked sourdough loaves, cakes and bakes, has opened its first store in Manchester City Centre.

Gail’s new branch on King Street opened this morning at 6.30am and it didn’t take long for queues to form, as eager punters patiently waited to snap up the bakery’s signature cinnamon buns, gourmet sandwiches and fresh breads. The new store becomes its third bakery in the north of England – following hot on the heels of Wilmslow and Altrincham.

Located opposite Boodles on King Street and spread over two floors, the bakery takes over from the former White Stuff fashion store, which has just moved further up the street. While the cafe areas boast a contemporary décor, Gail’s has also continued the recycling theme applied across its other branches, and has ensured that as much of the original building as possible is reused with reclaimed bricks, refurbished flooring and recycled orange peel light fixtures.

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Inside, staff behind the counter could be seen serving up Gail’s wide range of sourdough breads, pastries, sandwiches and cakes, as well as speciality house blend coffees, while outside, punters in a queue stretching down the street were offered samples while they waited.

Those who waited their turn were quick to bag Gail’s much-loved bakes and sourdough loaves(Image: Manchester Evening News)

The bakery, decked out in Gail’s signature red and cream colours, also boasts its own outside terrace – a great spot from which to admire King Street’s historic buildings and soak up the sunshine. The terrace will be open from 11am every day, while the main bakery will be open every day, from 6.30am until 6pm.

Those who waited their turn – in a queue that was snaking down King Street by lunchtime – were quick to bag Gail’s much-loved bakes including cookies and flourless chocolate cake, as well as the bakery’s focaccia, bagels and seeded buns. To takeaway Gail’s signature treats, cakes will set you back around £4 for specials like walnut, banana and pecan or 4.80 to stay in, while Sourdough loaves – spanning of 30 different types – are priced from £4.15 to stay in, and focaccia sandwiches are £5.70 to take away and £6.60 to eat in.