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About GAIL's Bakery - Cambridge
We bake fresh, handmade bread, pastries and sandwiches every day, served with our carefully sourced house blend specialty coffee and iced drinks.
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HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
768 kcal
£6.20MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
275 kcal
£5.40SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
460 kcal
£8.40ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.30APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.40GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
202 kcal
£5.40SAUSAGE ROLL
563 kcal
£5.20CHALLAH TIN LOAF
£5.90DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
26 kcal
£5.20BROWN SOURDOUGH 750g
£5.70
Bundles
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£12.30Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Treat yourself to a hot drink, a sandwich and a treat£13.70Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to a drink and a treat£8.35
Sandwiches
SMOKED CHICKEN CAESAR CLUB
The triple-decker classic. Slices of our sandwich Challah tin loaf are layered with crispy free-range bacon, smoked free-range chicken, slaw coated in Caesar style dressing and finished with fresh tomato and peppery rocket.1067 kcal
£9.90SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
Smoked salmon, pink pickled onion, cream cheese, capers, cucumber and watercress on a plain bagel460 kcal
£8.40PopularSQUASH & CHIPOTLE FRITTER
These crispy squash fritters are layered with charred hispi cabbage, pickled fennel, rocket and a rich, smoky chipotle and squash dip, made with Haverstock White, a plant-based cheese of fermented cashews and macadamias.725 kcal
Vegan£8.30PASTRAMI RACHEL
A variation of the famous Reuben pastrami sandwich, this sandwich is layered with slices of slowly smoked brisket, Eaten Alive sauerkraut, a Russian dressing with horeradish and served between slices of our Potato and Rosemary Sourdough.432 kcal
£9.10MINI AVOCADO & CHICKPEA
Avocado salsa verde, chickpeas, radish and coriander cress in a plant-based challah bun229 kcal
Vegan£3.60
Savouries
HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
Unsold, surplus croissant filled with rich béchamel sauce, ham and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. Part of our Waste Not range.768 kcal
£6.20SAUSAGE ROLL
Minced pork seasoned with rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano and mustard, wrapped in buttery puff pastry and sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds.563 kcal
£5.20PopularSPINACH & FETA ROLL
Feta cheese, spinach and leeks wrapped in buttery puff pastry and sprinkled with fennel seed and cheddar topping372 kcal
Vegetarian£5.20BOREKITA
Golden, flaky pastry filled with feta and olives211 kcal
Vegetarian£2.80
Soup
CAULIFLOWER, CONFIT GARLIC & FAVA BEAN SOUP
A clean and delicate soup made with British cauliflower and fava beans from Greece.146 kcal
Vegan£7.00
Salads
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds667 kcal
Vegan£8.30FOUR BEANS, ROASTED SQUASH & TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
A vibrant, plant-based grain bowl packed with Bold Bean Co's red, black, butter beans, and Queen chickpeas. Combined with bulgur wheat, lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon, roasted sweetheart cabbage, Tenderstem broccoli, roasted squash & chipotle dip, pickled fennel from Eaten Alive and a crunchy slaw of white and red cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, and carrot. Finished with a turmeric and ginger dressing made with almond butter and lemon juice. A balanced and wholesome mix, perfect for a fresh, nourishing lunch.452 kcal
Vegan£10.40BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
Beetroot roasted with olive oil, garlic, tender lentils, soft goat's cheese and rocket leaves, dressed with a sundried tomato vinaigrette and roasted hazelnuts.668 kcal
Vegetarian£8.30CHICKEN, REMOULADE & SALSA VERDE
Steamed chicken breast, salsa verde-dressed haricot beans, and a creamy celeriac remoulade—featuring julienned celeriac, fennel, grated Bramley apples, sliced cornichons, and capers, all dressed with dill, chives, mustard, and sour cream. Tangy pink pickled onion from Eaten Alive completes a seasonal mix that provides a balanced and satisfying lunch.399 kcal
£10.90SPELT, CAULIFLOWER & FERMENTS SALAD
Spelt pilaf made with spelt berries dressed with Agrodolce (sweet & sour Italian condiment made with onions, currants & red wine vinegar). A selection of our favourite fermented vegetables from our friends at Eaten Alive including hot pickled peppers, lemon kraut & purple carrots. Topped with spinach, roasted spiced cauliflower & lentil hummus.383 kcal
Vegan£8.30
Toast
AVOCADO ON TOAST
Avocado Salsa Verde, our blend of spicy mixed seeds and coriander cress all piled on slice of Seeded Sourdough toast and served with tomato relish. A light and fresh option, suitable for vegans and great for anyone looking for a substantial breakfast or brunch.557 kcal
Vegan£8.20
Iced Drinks
ICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.90ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
4.6(14)Vegetarian£4.60MUSCOVADO ICED LATTE
Our Muscovado Iced Latte is crafted to elevate the natural cocoa and walnut notes in our espresso, enriched by the deep complexity of caramel and burnt sugar found in house-made muscovado syrup. Combined with Brades Dairy milk, this creation transforms our classic GAIL’s Iced Latte into a decadent, sweeter treat.184 kcal
Vegetarian£5.00SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.70QUINCE & BLACKCURRANT ICED MATCHA
Our GAIL's matcha blend served over ice with a shot of tangy blackcurrant and perfumed quince cordial from Norfolk Cordials.107 kcal
Vegan£5.00ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.253 kcal
Vegetarian£5.00ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.22 kcal
Vegetarian£4.00ICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
Vegetarian£4.50ICED CHOCOLATE
A moreish iced drink with a classically rich cocoa flavour. A delicious combination of ice, cold milk and our bespoke Islands cocoa syrup.265 kcal
Vegetarian£4.60SMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.30SMALL ICED MOCHA
170 kcal
Vegetarian£4.70
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
Vegetarian£4.30REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk176 kcal
Vegetarian£4.30FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet101 kcal
4.7(14)Vegetarian£4.20REGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup263 kcal
Vegetarian£4.80MATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.5048% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk124 kcal
Vegetarian£4.00REGULAR HOT COCOA
This hot cocoa is comforting, indulgent and now contains less sugar. Prepared with our house-made cocoa syrup – cocoa powder enriched with melted chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon281 kcal
£4.40MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10CORTADO
50 kcal
Vegetarian£4.2070% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
Vegan£3.80SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
Vegetarian£3.40SPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.140 kcal
Vegetarian£4.90SMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50SMALL HOT COCOA
This hot cocoa is comforting, indulgent and now contains less sugar. Prepared with our house-made cocoa syrup – cocoa powder enriched with melted chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon185 kcal
£4.10ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk109 kcal
Vegetarian£4.00SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00EARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80GREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80ROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
Vegan£3.80
Drinks
MOMO ELDERFLOWER KOMBUCHA
Unfiltered, organic kombucha. Naturally effervescent fermented tea with elderflower. Brewed and bottled in small batches in London.MOMO choose to ferment in small glass jars, and forego filtering, resulting in a kombucha that is full of flavour and live cultures, which support gut health and aid digestion.19 kcal
£5.00DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit49 kcal
Vegan£4.95DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.20DAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
Vegan£4.95DAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
Vegan£4.95BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral waterVegan£2.60RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10MOMO RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS KOMBUCHA
Unfiltered, organic kombucha. Naturally effervescent fermented tea with crushed raspberry & hibiscus. Brewed and bottled in small batches in London. MOMO choose to ferment in small glass jars, and forego filtering, resulting in a kombucha that is full of flavour and live cultures, which support gut health and aid digestion£5.00RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral waterVegan£2.60
Sweets & Cakes
LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF CAKE
Soft and tart, this lemon drizzle loaf cake is made with lemons, ground almonds and sour cream. It is finished with a brush of lemon syrup before being topped with a lemon drizzle icing.340 kcal
Vegetarian£13.20CARROT CAKE
A decadently soft carrot cake with cinnamon, muscavado sugar, chopped pecans and smashed pineapple; topped with a generous helping of cream cheese icing and a caramelised pecan & orange crunch.764 kcal
Vegetarian£5.90CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
Vegetarian£13.20REVERSE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chunks415 kcal
Vegetarian£3.80BLUEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD BRIOCHE
Brioche bun filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with fresh blueberries and buttery shortbread crumble352 kcal
Vegetarian£5.20CHOCOLATE & SALTED ALMOND BUN
An olive oil brioche filled with custard made from dark chocolate, almond milk and almond butter, and decorated with chocolate glaze and toasted almond sticks.370 kcal
Vegan£5.60FILLED CHAI & PISTACHIO COOKIE
A cookie filled with tea-infused, caramelised white chocolate ganache and rolled in nibbed pistachios. Experience the comfort of a cup of chai in cookie form.412 kcal
Vegetarian£4.20CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Vanilla cookie with chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate472 kcal
Vegetarian£3.80GINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
This dark, spicy loaf cake is made with treacle, muscovado sugar, spices, grated, ground and candied ginger and a hint of black pepper for an extra warming kick. Topped with a ginger crumble.314 kcal
Vegetarian£13.20BARLEY, CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT COOKIE
A plant-based cookie made with dark chocolate, hazelnuts, brown sugar, coconut oil, and coconut milk. Nearly half of the flour used in this recipe comes from barley flour supplied to us by Shipton mill. Gooey, chewy center with a delicate crust that gives away with every bite.404 kcal
Vegan£3.80BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20SOUR CHERRY & CHOCOLATE SCONE
An American inspired bake which is a cross between a scone and a cookie. It has a cookie-like crust and a soft giving internal texture. Similar in appearance to an English rock cake but with different texture. With dried sour cherries and dark chocolate chips.512 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40SEA SALT CARAMEL, BANANA & PECAN CAKE
Banana bread topped with salted caramel and piled high with caramelised, salted pecans432 kcal
Vegetarian£5.00BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20MAPLE & PECAN SCONE
A light fluffy drop scone with toasted pecans, glazed with Canadian maple icing.560 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
Vegetarian£7.40PECAN & CINNAMON CRUMB CAKE
Marbled cinnamon and cocoa cake with a pecan, cinnamon and brown sugar streusal crumb topping676 kcal
Vegetarian£5.00BLACKBERRY & APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE
Butter rich sponge cake, studded with tart British Bramley apples and a filled center of blackberry compote. Decadently topped with crumble before baking.564 kcal
Vegetarian£5.30HONEY CAKE
Bite-sized honey sponge cakes topped with cinnamon honey icing and blue cornflour petals139 kcal
Vegetarian£2.40PISTACHIO, LEMON & ROSE CAKE
Rich pistachio cake, iced with lemon, rose water and raspberry icing and finished with rose petals349 kcal
Vegetarian£4.75PLAIN SCONE
Sweet, crumbly dough with a light, golden crust439 kcal
Vegetarian£3.30GRANOLA BAR
Chewy oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit with demerara sugar, honey and cinnamon369 kcal
Vegetarian£3.70CHOCOLATE & TAHINI BITE
Sticky tahini and dark chocolate cake topped with sesame seeds116 kcal
Vegan£2.40SULTANA SCONE
Crumbly crust and soft, flaky interior with plump, juicy sultanas430 kcal
4.9(12)Vegetarian£3.30CHOCOLATE BROWNIE FINGER
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie finished with cocoa powder298 kcal
Vegetarian£3.70MINI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, light, flourless chocolate cake482 kcal
Vegetarian£5.10PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
Vegetarian£7.40
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
SESAME & CARDAMOM MORNING BUN
Cardamom-studded brioche dough, laminated with butter, filled with sesame and cardamom filling, hand braided and rolled in spiced, salted demerara sugar before baking.547 kcal
£4.35MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.275 kcal
Vegan£5.40APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.355 kcal
£5.40PopularGREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries202 kcal
Vegetarian£5.40PAIN AUX RAISINS
Golden, flaky pastry rolled with juicy raisins and pastry cream406 kcal
Vegetarian£3.60
Bread
BAGUETTE 245g
Baguette; made from a diverse variety of wheats; plenty of thin, chewy crust; hand scored with open bursts.Golden brown, blistered crust, with traditional scoring for natural burst.Thin, chewy crust. Crumb is off white and speckled withwholegrains. Irregular porous crumb throughout. Taste is gently sour, with deeper subtle hints of grains.Made with a combination of sourdough starter and yeast.Vegan£3.20CHALLAH TIN LOAF
*New recipe*A challah loaf made with heritage white and wholemeal flours. The dough is enriched with egg, rapeseed oil and a touch of sugar for a golden crust and comforting, soft crumb.Vegetarian£5.90BROWN SOURDOUGH 750g
Brown Sourdough. A true wholegrain loaf using ancient and heritage grains such as emmer, spelt, heritage wheat and rye, barley, buckwheat and fava bean flours, Regenerative wheat and wholegrain wheat. Minimally shaped, flattish with diagonal scoring. Designed as a balance of farming support, whole grain varieties and nutrition.Vegan£5.70WASTE-LESS SOURDOUGH 750g
Deeply wholesome Sourdough; surplus bread saved, made into a porridge and added back into the dough; baked seam up for a natural & unique burst.Dark chestnut, craggy and crusty loaf. Natural burst from baking seam up, leaves each loaf with a distinctive form.Crumb is light golden brown, slight open irregularity. Soft & tacky to touch.Made with a porridge of a variety of surplus bread, the flavour profile has an array of sour, malty, creamy and roasted notes.Part of our Waste-Not range.Vegan£5.50MIXED OLIVE SOURDOUGH 280g
With succulent green and niçoise olives, thyme and a little sea salt, this loaf will transport you, no matter the weather. Fiendishly moreish, you’ll want a good few slices to go with lunch. With a robust crust and springy crumb, it’s made with regenerative wheat, wholemeal emmer, wholemeal spelt, wholemeal barley and wholemeal rye.Vegan£4.50RYE & BARLEY SOURDOUGH 550g
Inspired by the long tradition of North German and Nordic baking, this dark, earthy and fully fermented loaf is made with a mix of whole and broken kernels of rye and barley, as well as rye and barley flour. It is sweet and sour, with grassy notes, both malty and rich, with a long-lasting flavour profile and a complex, dense and grain-rich texture.Vegan£5.70HAZELNUT AND WALNUT SOURDOUGH 500g
A hand shaped loaf baked using rye, spelt, emmer and chestnut flours. We flavour the dough with rosemary and studded with whole hazelnuts and walnuts.Vegan£5.40
Grocery
LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF CAKE
Soft and tart, this lemon drizzle loaf cake is made with lemons, ground almonds and sour cream. It is finished with a brush of lemon syrup before being topped with a lemon drizzle icing.340 kcal
Vegetarian£13.20CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
Vegetarian£13.20GINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
This dark, spicy loaf cake is made with treacle, muscovado sugar, spices, grated, ground and candied ginger and a hint of black pepper for an extra warming kick. Topped with a ginger crumble.314 kcal
Vegetarian£13.20BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
Vegetarian£7.40CLASSIC FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA 400G
Golden clusters of jumbo oats, toasted hazelnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and plump sultanas, slowly roasted in honey, soft brown sugar and golden syrup.199 kcal
Vegetarian£6.00HERITAGE GRAIN CRISPBREAD
Malted, crunchy sourdough crispbreads made from UK-grown heritage wholegrain wheat flour, ancient grains of emmer, spelt, and rye, British-grown cold-pressed rapeseed oil and a touch of malt syrup.671 kcal
£6.60QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
Vegetarian£5.40TOASTED COCONUT, RYE & MAPLE GRANOLA 350G
Crunchy golden clusters of toasted coconut flakes, Canadian maple syrup, rye flakes, jumbo oats and millet slowly roasted with a hint of Madagascan vanilla and a pinch of salt.203 kcal
Vegan£6.00ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together211 kcal
Vegan£6.20ORGANIC RASPBERRY & ROSE JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together218 kcal
Vegan£6.20PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50TOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50ORGANIC APRICOT & LAVENDER LEAF JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together212 kcal
Vegan£6.20CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt597 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
Vegetarian£7.40GAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE PRE GROUND 200G
Full-bodied, balanced and sweet, with hints of muscovado sugar and a lingering nutty, walnut-like finish. A soft and pleasant acidity, often referred to as “bright”, and reminiscent of red berries.Vegan£8.30GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEANS 200G
Full-bodied, balanced and sweet, with hints of muscovado sugar and a lingering nutty, walnut-like finish. A soft and pleasant acidity, often referred to as “bright”, and reminiscent of red berries.Vegan£8.30GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEAN 2KG
Full-bodied, balanced and sweet, with hints of muscovado sugar and a lingering nutty, walnut-like finish. A soft and pleasant acidity, often referred to as “bright”, and reminiscent of red berries.Vegan£61.60