GAIL's Bakery - St Alban's delivery from St Albans

Our food and barista made drinks are made by hand in our bakeries. We use many ingredients and shared equipment therefore our food may contain other allergens.

Please visit Gail’s website to see allergen information: https://gails.com/pages/allergens

Adults need around 2000 kcal a day

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About GAIL's Bakery - St Alban's
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
£6.10
BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
668 kcal
£8.20
GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
202 kcal
£5.40
AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20
BROWNIE BITES
139 kcal
£7.20
MUSCOVADO ICED LATTE
184 kcal
£4.90
SPELT, CAULIFLOWER & FERMENTS SALAD
383 kcal
£8.20
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
113 kcal
£7.40
DELICA PUMPKIN & FARRO SOUP
132 kcal
£7.00
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
123 kcal
£7.20

Sandwiches

SQUASH & 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
£8.20
Vegan
HARISSA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt, harissa paste, tomato, caraway seeds, honey, smoked paprika and shifka peppers.Potato and rosemary sourdoughPreserved lemon and Kalamata olive mayoFresh tomato, and spinach.
535 kcal
£8.60

Savouries

HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
Highly rated
· Unsold, surplus croissant filled with rich béchamel sauce, ham and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. Part of our Waste Not range.
768 kcal
£6.10
CHEDDAR & CHIVE DROP SCONE
Light, savoury scone made with Quicke's Cloth-bound Mature Cheddar, buttermilk and chives
358 kcal
£3.90

Soup

DELICA PUMPKIN & FARRO SOUP
A rich pumpkin soup made with Delica pumpkins from Mantua, Italy, chosen for their intense flavour and sweetness. Complimented with nutty whole farro grains.
132 kcal
£7.00
Vegan

Salads

BEETROOT, 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
£8.20
Vegetarian
SPELT, 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
£8.20
Vegan
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds
667 kcal
£8.20
Vegan
CHICKEN, 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
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
£10.20
Vegan

Toast

AVOCADO ON TOAST
Highly rated
· 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
£8.20
Vegan

Crisps

TWO 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
£5.00
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
£1.80
TWO 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

ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.
157 kcal
£4.50
Vegetarian
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
£4.90
Vegetarian
ICED MATCHA
180 kcal
£4.80
ICED 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
£4.70
Vegetarian
QUINCE & 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
£5.00
Vegan
ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.30
ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.
22 kcal
£3.90
Vegetarian
ICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.40
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MATCHA
115 kcal
£4.60
SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10

Hot Drinks

CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50
HOT CHOCOLATE 55% COCOA, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt
253 kcal
£4.30
HOT CHOCOLATE 75% COCOA, DARK
With notes of nuts and raisins
251 kcal
£4.30
SPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.
121 kcal
£4.90
Vegetarian
FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet
101 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk
124 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
SMALL HOT MATCHA
127 kcal
£4.40
MATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.60
MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00
SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
109 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
176 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40
Vegetarian
LONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.60
Vegetarian
CORTADO
50 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.90
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.80
EARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.80
PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.80
Vegan
GREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.80
Vegan
LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.80
Vegan
ROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.80
Vegan
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80
Vegan
BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80
Vegan

Drinks

DAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit
55 kcal
£4.95
Vegan
RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10
DAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.
£4.00
Vegan
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
£5.00
RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10
BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water
£2.60
Vegan

Sweets & Cakes

CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Vanilla cookie with chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate
472 kcal
£3.70
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO, LEMON & ROSE CAKE
Rich pistachio cake, iced with lemon, rose water and raspberry icing and finished with rose petals
349 kcal
£4.75
Vegetarian
HONEY CAKE
Bite-sized honey sponge cakes topped with cinnamon honey icing and blue cornflour petals
139 kcal
£2.30
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
113 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
SOUR 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
£4.40
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£7.20
Popular
CHOCOLATE & TAHINI BITE
Sticky tahini and dark chocolate cake topped with sesame seeds
116 kcal
£2.30
Vegan
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
SKELETON BISCUIT
A skeleton shaped biscuit, seasoned with mixed spice and cinnamon.
125 kcal
£3.60
Vegetarian
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
SOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips
182 kcal
£2.40
Vegetarian
MADELEINE
With vanilla.
120 kcal
£1.60
Vegetarian

Pastries & Breakfast Pots

PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry
423 kcal
£3.60
Vegetarian
CROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry
374 kcal
£3.30
Vegetarian
CINNAMON BUN
Golden, flaky croissant pastry filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, baked and then tossed in cinnamon sugar
501 kcal
£4.35
Vegetarian
GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries
202 kcal
£5.40
Popular
ALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.
751 kcal
£4.70
Vegetarian

Bread

MIXED OLIVE SOURDOUGH 280g
White flour, white starter, fresh yeast, thyme and sea salt, studded with green and black olives. Watch out for occasional olive stones.
£4.60
Vegan
SAN 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.
£2.65
Vegan
SEEDED SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 325g
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
£2.75
Vegan
GAIL's SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 325g
House Sourdough; made from a diverse variety of grains for depth of flavour; skillfully fermented & hand shaped.Light brown crust, flour dusted, scored once for an open burst.Creamy off white, medium open irregular crumb, that’s tacky to touch.Crumb has well balanced sour and tangy notes. It is chewy, spongy, satisfying to eat.
£2.65
Vegan
BROWN 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.
£5.70
Vegan
WASTE-LESS SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 375g
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.
£2.75
Vegan
RYE & 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.
£5.70
Vegan
BROWN SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 375g
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.
£2.85
Vegan
CIABATTA 425g
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.
£3.90
Vegan
GLUTEN -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.
£5.30
Vegan

Grocery

GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEAN 1KG
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.
£33.00
Vegan
SMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery
191 kcal
£7.90
Popular
GAIL'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.
£7.70
Vegan
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
113 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)
202 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£7.20
Popular
GAIL'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.
£7.70
Vegan
CLASSIC 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
£6.00
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
TOASTED 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
£6.00
Vegan
COMPANION
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.
£7.20
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
£7.20
Vegetarian
CHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.
216 kcal
£5.10
QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range
737 kcal
£5.40
Vegetarian
ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together
211 kcal
£6.20
Vegan
ORGANIC RASPBERRY & ROSE JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together
218 kcal
£6.20
Vegan
ORGANIC APRICOT & LAVENDER LEAF JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together
212 kcal
£6.20
Vegan
CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt
597 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit
82 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
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
£1.80
TWO 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
£5.00
TWO 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