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Awarded for going above and beyond for their local communitiesAbout GAIL's Bakery - Watford
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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SEEDED SOURDOUGH 650g
£5.50DAILY DOSE STRAWBERRY
45 kcal
£4.85STRAWBERRY & RICOTTA CAKE
342 kcal
£5.10BLUEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD BRIOCHE
352 kcal
£5.00DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
49 kcal
£4.85DAILY DOSE DULCE VERDE
26 kcal
£5.10SAUSAGE ROLL
563 kcal
£5.20AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
220 kcal
£5.30Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
£11.70
Bundles
Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out£12.70Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to a drink and a treat£8.15Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£11.70Popular
Sandwiches
CHARRED AUBERGINE & MINT
Slices of our San Francisco Sourdough are layered up with smokey aubergine crema, za'atar-roasted globe aubergine steaks and fresh summer herbs of mint, parsley, rocket and coriander.458 kcal
£8.20MINI SALAMI & CORNICHON
Fennel seed salami with mustard butter and cornichons in a brioche cream bun216 kcal
£3.50
Savouries
CRUSTLESS TOMATO & COURGETTE SLICE
Texture, tang and cheese all come together in this crustless pie. Topped with cherry tomatoes, red peppers, courgettes, Kalamata olives and mixed herbs, a generous helping of Quicke's Devonshire Red cheese brings everything together for a true slice of summer.484 kcal
£6.30SAUSAGE 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
£5.20CHEESE STRAW
Crispy puff pastry with mature cheddar cheese292 kcal
£3.30VegetarianCHEDDAR & CHIVE DROP SCONE
Light, savoury scone made with Quicke's Cloth-bound Mature Cheddar, buttermilk and chives358 kcal
£3.70Vegetarian
Salads
SUMMER VEGETABLE & CHARRED AUBERGINE SALAD
This plant-based summer salad is made up of a four bean mix from our friends at Bold Bean Co, along with a lemony bulgar wheat, roasted courgettes, sun-dried tomatoes, a mixed leaf salad, pickled peppers, a smokey aubergine crema and a zesty turmeric and ginger dressing.486 kcal
£10.20BEETROOT, 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
£8.10VegetarianROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds667 kcal
£8.10VeganSPELT, 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
£8.10Vegan
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
£8.20Vegan
Crisps
TWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 40g
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 40g
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 40g
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£5.00
Iced Drinks
DARJEELING ICED TEA WITH STRAWBERRY & SICHUAN PEPPER
Celebrate the bounty of summer with an iced tea made with 2nd flush Darjeeling from our friends at JING tea, upcycled strawberry pulp, Szechuan pepper and a splash of freshly-pressed strawberry juice and strawberry cordial.23 kcal
£4.50MUSCOVADO 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.181 kcal
£4.70ICED MATCHA
180 kcal
£4.60ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.155 kcal
£4.30ICED CHAI LATTE
A sweet, lightly spicy flavour that’s also refreshing - perfect for warm summer days. A delicious combination of ice, cold milk and our bespoke chai syrup.212 kcal
£4.50VegetarianICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.1 kcal
£3.70VeganICED FLAT WHITE
110 kcal
£4.20ICED 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
£4.30VegetarianSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.00ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.265 kcal
£4.80VegetarianSMALL ICED MOCHA
169 kcal
£4.40SMALL ICED MATCHA
115 kcal
£4.40SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.90
Hot Drinks
FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.00SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk134 kcal
£3.80REGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.10SMALL HOT MATCHA
127 kcal
£4.20MATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.40MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.80SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£3.80REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.10SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.20LONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40SMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.10REGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.40CORTADO
45 kcal
£4.00VegetarianHOT CHOCOLATE 55% COCOA, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt253 kcal
£4.10HOT CHOCOLATE 75% COCOA, DARK
With notes of nuts and raisins251 kcal
£4.10SMALL HOT COCOA
Made with Islands chocolate185 kcal
£3.80REGULAR HOT COCOA
Made with Islands chocolate281 kcal
£4.10SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.20SMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup167 kcal
£4.20REGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup218 kcal
£4.50CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.30ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.50EARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.50PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.50VeganGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.50VeganLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.50VeganROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.50VeganDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.40VeganBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.50Vegan
Drinks
MOMO 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£4.90MOMO BLOOD ORANGE KOMBUCHA
Unfiltered Kombucha. Naturally effervescent fermented tea with tart, citrusy and berry like flavour notes. Made in collaboration with our friends at Natoora who have sourced Sicilian blood oranges for this limited edition seasonal special.£4.90VeganMOMO 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
£4.90RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.00RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.00DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit49 kcal
£4.85VeganDAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
£4.85VeganDAILY DOSE STRAWBERRY
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
£4.85VeganDAILY DOSE DULCE VERDE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.10DAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.£3.90VeganDAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper52 kcal
£3.90VeganWILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.80BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.50VeganBELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.50VeganCARTON WATER
500ml. Still water.£2.50Vegan
Sweets & Cakes
STRAWBERRY & RICOTTA CAKE
Soft and sweet, this light polenta and ricotta sponge cake is topped with fresh sliced strawberries.342 kcal
£5.10PopularCARROT 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
£5.90VegetarianPECAN & CINNAMON CRUMB CAKE
Marbled cinnamon and cocoa cake with a pecan, cinnamon and brown sugar streusal crumb topping676 kcal
£4.90VegetarianBLUEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD BRIOCHE
Brioche bun filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with fresh blueberries and buttery shortbread crumble352 kcal
£5.00VegetarianHONEY CAKE
Bite-sized honey sponge cakes topped with cinnamon honey icing and blue cornflour petals139 kcal
£2.10VegetarianMADELEINE
With vanilla.120 kcal
£1.40MINI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, light, flourless chocolate cake482 kcal
£5.00VegetarianSEA SALT CARAMEL, BANANA & PECAN CAKE
Banana bread topped with salted caramel and piled high with caramelised, salted pecans432 kcal
£4.90VegetarianCHOCOLATE BROWNIE FINGER
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie finished with cocoa powder298 kcal
£3.60VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & TAHINI BITE
Sticky tahini and dark chocolate cake topped with sesame seeds116 kcal
£2.10VeganBLUEBERRY MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with fresh blueberries and topped with shortbread crumble550 kcal
£4.10VegetarianCHOCOLATE MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with chocolate chips547 kcal
£4.10VegetarianGRANOLA BAR
Chewy oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit with demerara sugar, honey and cinnamon369 kcal
£3.60VegetarianCHOCOLATE BABKA QUARTER
Croissant dough offcuts swirled with chocolate custard, chocolate chunks and cocoa powder and baked into a loaf. Part of our WasteNot range.447 kcal
£4.80PISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianCHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Vanilla cookie with chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate472 kcal
£3.60VegetarianREVERSE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chunks415 kcal
£3.60VegetarianOAT, PECAN & CRANBERRY COOKIE
With cranberries, pecans and almonds388 kcal
£3.60CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianGINGER & 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
£13.20VegetarianLEMON 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
£13.20Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
CROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry374 kcal
£3.30VegetarianPAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry423 kcal
£3.55VegetarianPAIN AUX RAISINS
Golden, flaky pastry rolled with juicy raisins and pastry cream406 kcal
£3.55VegetarianCINNAMON BUN
Golden, flaky croissant pastry filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, baked and then tossed in cinnamon sugar501 kcal
£4.35VegetarianALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.751 kcal
£4.70VegetarianGREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries220 kcal
£5.30Popular
Bread
GOOD EARTH SOURDOUGH
This loaf is a celebration of the Wheat Project and having a true connection to the farmers and the earth. This is a 100% wholemeal loaf that uses UK grown heritage wholemeal wheat flour with a small amount of wholemeal barley, emmer, spelt and rye to give depth of flavour and nutrition diversity.£5.60WASTE-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.£5.50VeganSEEDED SOURDOUGH 650g
Wheat and rye flours, white starter, malt, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and linseeds. Each loaf is then rolled in even more seeds before being baked to give a crunchy crust and a light, open crumb£5.50VeganHAZELNUT AND WALNUT SOURDOUGH
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.£5.40CIABATTA
Airy, light and with a notable crispy crust, this long slender loaf is baked with a blend of wheat, rye, spelt and emmer flours, all fermented with a sourdough starter.£3.90BAGUETTE
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.£3.20
Grocery
HERITAGE GRAIN & VANILLA SHORTBREAD
Buttery vanilla shortbread made with 100% wholegrain flour from our Wheat Project. The addition of wholegrain flour lends a deep nuttiness to these already delicious shortbread biscuits.671 kcal
£7.20VegetarianHERITAGE 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
£6.60TOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50GAIL's GRANOLA
Crunchy oats, almonds, hazelnuts, dried fruit and seeds331 kcal
£7.90VegetarianSEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)202 kcal
£4.60VegetarianSMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery191 kcal
£7.90CRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts567 kcal
£10.00CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt597 kcal
£7.20VegetarianBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianNUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
£7.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianCHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianGINGER & 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
£13.20VegetarianLEMON 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
£13.20VegetarianTWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 40g
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 40g
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 40g
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£1.80TWO FARMERS CHEESE & ONION CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Seasoned with sharp and sweet Hereford hop cheese which is made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons and onions from the farm.Nutritional information is per 100g.531 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS SALTED CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from their natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.Nutritional information is per 100g.530 kcal
£5.00TWO FARMERS WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC CRISPS 150g SHARING BAG
Premium hand-cooked crisps flavoured with woodland mushrooms and a hint of wild garlic for a distinctive taste of the English Countryside.Nutritional information is per 100g.528 kcal
£5.00