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About GAIL's Bakery - Hitchin
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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BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.60VeganFree with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.00VegetarianFree with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.50VeganFree with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet101 kcal
£4.00VegetarianFree with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60VeganFree with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60VeganFree with £20 spendLONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.40VegetarianFree with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60VeganFree with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk176 kcal
£4.10VegetarianFree with £20 spendREGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.10VegetarianFree with £20 spendREGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup263 kcal
£4.50VegetarianFree with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60VeganFree with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.20VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk109 kcal
£3.80VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk124 kcal
£3.80VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup175 kcal
£4.20VegetarianFree with £20 spendSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.121 kcal
£4.70VegetarianFree with £20 spend
Popular with other people
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
113 kcal
£7.40QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
737 kcal
£5.40FOUR BEANS, ROASTED SQUASH & TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
452 kcal
£10.20SMOKED SALMON
191 kcal
£7.90GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEANS 200G
£7.70GINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
314 kcal
£13.20CHICKEN, REMOULADE & SALSA VERDE
399 kcal
£10.80PASTRAMI RACHEL
432 kcal
£8.90NUT BISCUITS
82 kcal
£7.20GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE PRE GROUND 200G
£7.70
Bundles
Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out£13.00PopularDrink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Currently sold out£12.00Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Currently sold out£8.15
Sandwiches
PASTRAMI 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
£8.90
Salads
FOUR 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
£10.20VeganCHICKEN, 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
£10.80
Crisps
TWO 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 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 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
MUSCOVADO 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
£4.70VegetarianICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
£4.30VegetarianICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.253 kcal
£4.70VegetarianSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.00QUINCE & 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
£4.90VeganICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.60ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10ICED 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.22 kcal
£3.70VegetarianICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.20VegetarianICED 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 MOCHA
170 kcal
£4.40VegetarianSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
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 sweet101 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendREGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk176 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendLONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendREGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup263 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.121 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk124 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk109 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.20Free with £20 spendCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup175 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.50Free with £20 spend
Drinks
DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.10DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit49 kcal
£4.85VeganDAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
£4.85VeganDAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper52 kcal
£3.90VeganBELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.50VeganMOMO PASSIONFRUIT KOMBUCHA
19 kcal
£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 APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
£4.85VeganDAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.£3.90VeganWILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.80BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.50Vegan
Sweets & Cakes
GINGER & 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
£13.20VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianLEMON 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
Bread
BRUERN FARMS SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 750g
A loaf celebrating regenerative heritage wheat that is showcasing the wheat grown at Bruern farms. This loaf also includes emmer, wholemeal spelt and rye flours for diversity in flavour and nutrition. Minimally shaped, flattish with diagonal scoring and coated by middling – an upcycled byproduct of the milling process.£4.00VeganSAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 325g
A plant-based friendly, open-crumb white sourdough with a dark, crackly floured crust. With tangy fermented notes and a sweetness from Spelt, Emmer, and Rye to give a well-balanced flavor.£2.65VeganGLUTEN -FREE SOURDOUGH 350g
Corn, rice, chickpea and teff flours, gluten-free starter, black treacle. This loaf has a rich, close crumb, a dark, light crust and bitter-sweet, malted flavour.£5.30Vegan
Grocery
GINGER & 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
£13.20VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianGAIL'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.£7.70VeganSMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery191 kcal
£7.90QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL'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.£7.70VeganNUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
£7.20VegetarianTWO 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
£1.80COMPANION
Companion is our magazine exploring food, history, nature, and craft through essays, stories, recipes, and art. Issue 1 – The Bread Issue – delves into wheat’s terroir, recipes for leftover bread, baking in prisons, the visual beauty of a regenerative wheat farm and many more inspiring tales.£7.20CLASSIC 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
£6.00VegetarianTOASTED 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
£6.00VeganTOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)202 kcal
£4.60VegetarianCHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.216 kcal
£5.10ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together211 kcal
£6.20VeganORGANIC 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
£6.20VeganORGANIC 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
£6.20VeganCRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts567 kcal
£11.00LEMON 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
£13.20VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£17.60GAIL'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.£56.00VeganTWO 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 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