GAIL's Bakery - Reading delivery from Reading Central

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 - Reading
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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PICCALILLI
Crunchy diced vegetables pickled in a spice-laden concoction of mustard seed, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cider vinegar.
148 kcal
£7.20
Popular
Free with £25 spend

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MUSCOVADO ICED LATTE
184 kcal
£4.80
DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
26 kcal
£5.10
DAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
45 kcal
£4.85
DAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
55 kcal
£4.85
PASTRAMI RACHEL
432 kcal
£8.90
MOMO RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS KOMBUCHA
£4.90
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
123 kcal
£7.20
QUINCE & BLACKCURRANT ICED MATCHA
107 kcal
£4.90
PISTACHIO FINANCIER
130 kcal
£7.20
GLUTEN -FREE SOURDOUGH 350g
£5.30

Bundles

Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out
£13.10
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Currently sold out
£12.00
Drink & 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

Savouries

CHEDDAR & CHIVE DROP SCONE
Light, savoury scone made with Quicke's Cloth-bound Mature Cheddar, buttermilk and chives
358 kcal
£3.90

Crisps

TWO 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
£1.80
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
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
£1.80
TWO 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
£5.00

Iced Drinks

ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.
157 kcal
£4.40
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
£4.80
Vegetarian
ICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.70
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
£4.90
Vegan
ICED 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
£4.40
Vegetarian
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
£4.60
Vegetarian
ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.
22 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.
253 kcal
£4.80
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.50
SMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.10
ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.20
ICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MOCHA
170 kcal
£4.50
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00

Hot Drinks

REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.10
Vegetarian
FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet
101 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
176 kcal
£4.10
Vegetarian
48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.
272 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
REGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup
263 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.30
MATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.50
70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.
277 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
SPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.
140 kcal
£4.70
Vegetarian
LONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.40
Vegetarian
REGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.40
SMALL 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 cinnamon
185 kcal
£3.90
BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
REGULAR 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 cinnamon
281 kcal
£4.20
LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
CORTADO
50 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.90
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.60
SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk
124 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
SMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.30
SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
109 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.80
SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.20
Vegetarian
SMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup
175 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
SMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.10
EARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.60
PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
GREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
ROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan

Drinks

DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit
26 kcal
£5.10
DAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil
45 kcal
£4.85
Vegan
DAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit
55 kcal
£4.85
Vegan
DAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.
£3.90
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
£4.90
DAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper
52 kcal
£3.90
Vegan
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
£4.90
RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.00
WILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.
£4.80
RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.00
BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water
£2.50
Vegan
BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water
£2.50
Vegan

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
£13.20
Vegetarian
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.
341 kcal
£13.20
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios
130 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
113 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
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
£13.20
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian

Bread

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
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
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.
£4.40
Vegan
POTATO & ROSEMARY SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 325g
Fragrant & Savoury Sourdough; aromatic chopped rosemary & nigella seeds; potatoes baked skin-on and mixed throughout dough.Golden brown, glossy and blistered crust. Scattered flecks of crispy potato skin. Crumb is light brown, slight open irregularity, with chunks of soft potato, studded with dark green Rosemary needles & Nigella seeds.Well balanced sourness with aromatic hints of rosemary & nigella. Tangy pockets of potatoes. Soft & chewy to eat.
£2.85
Vegan

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
£13.20
Vegetarian
PICCALILLI
Crunchy diced vegetables pickled in a spice-laden concoction of mustard seed, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cider vinegar.
148 kcal
£7.20
Free with £25 spend
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.
341 kcal
£13.20
Vegetarian
SMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery
191 kcal
£7.90
PISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios
130 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
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
113 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
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.
£8.30
Vegan
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
£13.20
Vegetarian
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
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.40
Vegetarian
TWO 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
£1.80
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
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
CRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts
567 kcal
£11.00
CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt
597 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
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
PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.
42 kcal
£7.50
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
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
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
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
£1.80
TWO 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
£5.00
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
FOCACCIA CANDLE
Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. This scent evokes freshly baked focaccia, with notes of grassy olive oil, aromatic rosemary and a hint of sea salt.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.
£30.00
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
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
GAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70
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.
£8.30
Vegan
GAIL'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.
£61.60
Vegan