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

Popular with other people

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
460 kcal
£8.20
SEEDED SOURDOUGH 650g
£5.50
BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
668 kcal
£8.10
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.10
APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.30
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
275 kcal
£5.30
DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
26 kcal
£5.10
CRUSTLESS CHEDDAR, POTATO & CARAMELISED ONION PIE
631 kcal
£6.60
CARROT, LENTIL & HARISSA SOUP
124 kcal
£6.70
POTATO & ROSEMARY SOURDOUGH 650g
£5.70

Bundles

Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Treat yourself to a hot drink, a sandwich and a treat
£13.10
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot
£12.00
Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Currently sold out
£8.15

Sandwiches

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
Smoked salmon, pink pickled onion, cream cheese, capers, cucumber and watercress on a plain bagel
460 kcal
£8.20
Popular

Savouries

CHICKEN, TARRAGON & HAM HAND PIE
Golden, flaky pastry filled with chicken, tender sauteed leeks, diced ham, dijion mustard, and fresh spinach. Sprinkled with mustard seeds and tarragon before being baked.
545 kcal
£6.60
CRUSTLESS CHEDDAR, POTATO & CARAMELISED ONION PIE
A comforting slice of crustless pie, our riff on the classic Homity pie. Diced Maris Piper potatoes are baked with caramelised onions, egg custard and layers of Quickes Devonshire Cheddar. We've added more cheddar and millet seeds on top for crunch.
631 kcal
£6.60

Soup

CARROT, LENTIL & HARISSA SOUP
A spicy, sweet and deeply earthy soup made with British-grown carrots and Lamiri harissa, a family-run business in Tunisia.
124 kcal
£6.70
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
£8.10
Vegetarian
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds
667 kcal
£8.10
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
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
£8.10
Vegan

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 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 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 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
ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.
22 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
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
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
LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.60
MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.90
SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
109 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
REGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.40
CORTADO
50 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
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
SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£3.80
EARL GREY 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
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
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
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
SMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.10
ROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan

Drinks

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 GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit
26 kcal
£5.10
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
DAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper
52 kcal
£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
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

BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
HONEY CAKE
Bite-sized honey sponge cakes topped with cinnamon honey icing and blue cornflour petals
139 kcal
£2.20
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios
130 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
113 kcal
£7.40
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
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

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
CHOCOLATE & ALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold pain au chocolat and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.
795 kcal
£4.80
Vegetarian
APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.
355 kcal
£5.30
Vegan
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.
275 kcal
£5.30
Vegan

Bread

SEEDED 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
£5.50
Vegan
POTATO & ROSEMARY SOURDOUGH 650g
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.
£5.70
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

Grocery

BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£7.20
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
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
NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit
82 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£7.20
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
113 kcal
£7.40
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
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
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
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
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
CRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts
567 kcal
£11.00
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
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
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 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
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.40
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
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
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 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
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