Paul

Reviews

• Roger D.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  One of two Le Cafe de Paul locations within a couple blocks of one another in Marylebone, this cafe was the second one to open in all of London and has been here for thirty years now.  The front of the store lures you in with the most incredible pastry and sandwich display.  We went to the back, however, and enjoyed a sit down breakfast.  The cafe is quite small with only one booth in the very back and otherwise comprised of small tables for two.  The decor is very nice and people will think nothing of sitting back with a book or waiting to meet up with someone, so table turnover can be quite slow.
  
  Nevertheless I'm glad we were patient and waited for a table to open up because breakfast and the service was very good.  I wanted to try one of those amazing pastries but was too full after my order of eggs Benedict to try one.

• Steph C.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  Our hotel was right across the street from Marylebone Station, so we hit up this Paul a few different times during our stay.  It was convenient, with friendly employees who were even cheerful about making change for a tube machine.  There were extra charges for eating in, so we always took out.
  
  The food was fair, and probably a little bit better than you'd get at a Pret or other like places.  I like that some of their sandwiches do not have mayonnaise.  I tried baguettes with salami, gherkins, and butter, and ham, cheese, and butter.  Both were fine, though I noticed they were cold when we got them and tasted better after a few hours.  Croissants and pain au chocolat were tasty and filled with butter.  They were also affordable, and available as minis.  The only things I would avoid at Paul are the macarons.  I got a raspberry macaron and it was horrible.  It was bready with muddled flavor, and I couldn't even finish it.
  
  It seems that most major tube stations are equipped with some sort of eatery, and I would imagine Paul is better than average.  It was a useful stop for us, and despite the awful macaron, I rather like the place.

• Dev N.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  I huge fan of the luxury hot chocolate here. Its about 2.55 for the small and 2.70 for the medium. For the small price difference the size difference is quite significant so I always go for the medium . Since its quite close to where i live so i definitely go there about once a week to pay homage :)
  
  The only other thing I have sampled as far as pastries go is the lemon tart which I thought was delicious. I have always gone for the take away option so I am not sure how great the table service is. I think they offer quality stuff so I would highly recommend a visit here.

• Stephen H.

  star star star star_border star_border 19 May 2026

  I used to eat breakfast here every morning but because its a fairly open area and the bloody door doesn't self close, it was almost as cold as the glare I gave to whichever unsuspecting customer was last to leave the door open.
  
  For the price, it's a decent breakfast. Reconstituted mushroom so I'd avoid them, I usually for for a couple of fried eggs. I know, crazy. Sometimes you just gotta live and see what happens.
  
  As far as the bakery goes, fairly yum. Cakes are superb and anyone who knows me is aware of my incessant sweet tooth! The only problem is most of their sandwiches contain pork, more variety please!
  
  Cute place, decent food, disgusting toilets.

• Agi K.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  This is one of two Bakeries on Marylebone High Street.
  
  Of the two this is the nicer sit down experience. This has a very calm atmosphere and is the kind of place you can take your paper, buy your cake and eat it in peace.
  
  The staff are nice and quite diligent.  The cakes look delicious and the ones I have tasted have been nice.