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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.Free delivery
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MUSCOVADO ICED LATTE
184 kcal
£4.80ICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90BLACK SESAME ICED MATCHA
243 kcal
£5.70ICED MOCHA
233 kcal
£4.80VANILLA SHORTBREAD WITH HERITAGE GRAIN
671 kcal
£6.80DAILY DOSE BERRY BOOST
£5.10PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
460 kcal
£7.00LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF CAKE
340 kcal
£13.20MOMO RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS KOMBUCHA
£4.90MOMO ELDERFLOWER KOMBUCHA
63 kcal
£4.90
Bundles
Sandwich, Drink & Treat
Currently sold out£15.75Sandwich, Salad & a Drink
Currently sold out£19.30Small Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£15.40Sandwich, Salad & Drink for Two
Currently sold out£38.60Sandwich, Drink and Treat for Two
Currently sold out£31.50Large Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£31.60
Sandwiches
Sandwich, Drink & Treat
Currently sold out£15.75Sandwich, Salad & a Drink
Currently sold out£19.30
Savouries
MUSHROOM & TALEGGIO BRIOCHE
Roasted oyster, shitake and chestnut mushrooms on a cheddar bechamel and soft brioche base. Topped with Italian Taleggio and finished with a drizzle of honey from London Honey Co. and fresh marjoram leaves.421 kcal
£5.60
Salads
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds.667 kcal
£8.10Vegan
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
£1.80'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
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
£4.80VegetarianICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90VegetarianBLACK SESAME ICED MATCHA
An iced matcha latte enriched with nutritious black sesame paste for a nutty, creamy and satiating drink. Featuring a vibrant green-to-black ombre and full of texture, this uplifting drink is a celebration of brighter days ahead.243 kcal
£5.70VegetarianICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.233 kcal
£4.80VegetarianICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30VegetarianICED 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
£4.60VegetarianSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
186 kcal
£4.30VegetarianICED CHOCOLATE
A moreish iced drink with a classically rich cocoa flavour. A delicious combination of ice, cold milk and our bespoke Islands cocoa syrup.245 kcal
£4.50VegetarianAPPLE & CINNAMON ICED MATCHA
A water-based iced matcha made with ceremonial grade matcha, Norfolk Cordials heritage apple cordial, whole spice Ceylon Cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla.105 kcal
£5.00VeganICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
£4.40VegetarianICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.22 kcal
£3.90VegetarianICED MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.40VeganSMALL ICED MOCHA
162 kcal
£4.50VegetarianSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60VegetarianSMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20Vegan
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.20VegetarianMATCHA LATTE
183 kcal
£4.70Vegetarian48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
£4.30VegetarianCHAI LATTE
246 kcal
£4.40VegetarianREGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup.243 kcal
£4.70Vegetarian70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
£4.30VegetarianSMALL MATCHA LATTE
123 kcal
£4.40VegetarianENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.1 kcal
£3.70SMALL 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.175 kcal
£4.00LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70VeganSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk.124 kcal
£3.90VegetarianREGULAR 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.268 kcal
£4.30MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20VeganSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.109 kcal
£3.90VegetarianCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.10VegetarianROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.30VegetarianEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.10 kcal
£3.70PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
0 kcal
£3.70VeganFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet.101 kcal
£4.10VegetarianREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.176 kcal
£4.20VegetarianLONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.60VegetarianSMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season.0 kcal
£3.20REGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season.1 kcal
£3.50SMALL MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£3.90VeganSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup.162 kcal
£4.40VegetarianGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.70Vegan
Drinks
DAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper.31 kcal
£3.90VeganDAILY DOSE BERRY BOOST
Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana and apple smoothie.£5.10VeganMOMO 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 PASSIONFRUIT KOMBUCHA
63 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.63 kcal
£4.90DAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.£3.90VeganBELU PLASTIC STILL WATER
£2.50BLACKBERRY & DARJEELING ICED TEA
A blackberry and Darjeeling iced tea with a hint of bay leaf and agave syrup, brewed by our friends at Daily Dose.72 kcal
£4.70VeganDAILY DOSE BRILLIANT BEETS
Beetroots, seasonal apples, a kick of ginger and a twist of lemon – peel, pulp and all.£4.80VeganDAILY DOSE GINGER ZINGER
British carrots, apple, ginger, turmeric and lemon – peel, pulp and all.£4.80VeganRAPSCALLION DRY LIME CAN
Fresh lime juice is paired with macerated lime rind and perfumed kaffir lime leaf.£4.00VeganRAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
50 kcal
£4.00RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
35 kcal
£4.00DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit.147 kcal
£4.80VeganDAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil.135 kcal
£4.80VeganDAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit.78 kcal
£5.10VegetarianWILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.80BELU PLASTIC SPARKLING WATER
£2.50
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
£13.20VegetarianSOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips.182 kcal
£2.50VegetarianGINGER & 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 cherries.460 kcal
£7.00VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts.520 kcal
£7.00VegetarianBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites.455 kcal
£6.80VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIERS
Almond cake with pistachios.481 kcal
£6.80Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
CROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry.374 kcal
£3.30VegetarianPAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry.423 kcal
£3.70VegetarianCHOCOLATE BABKA BUN
Laminated brioche dough liberally swathed in chocolate custard and dark chocolate chips before being rolled into buns. Brushed with demerara syrup straight out of the oven.511 kcal
£4.50VegetarianSESAME & CARDAMOM MORNING BUN
Cardamom-studded brioche dough, laminated with butter, filled with sesame and cardamom filling, hand braided and rolled in spiced, salted demerara sugar before baking.547 kcal
£4.50CINNAMON BUN
Golden, flaky croissant pastry filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, baked and then tossed in cinnamon sugar.501 kcal
£4.50Vegetarian
Bread
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.£2.65VeganSAN 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.£2.70Vegan
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
£13.20VegetarianGAIL'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.£36.30Vegan'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
£1.80GINGER & 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
£13.20VegetarianSmall Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£15.40VANILLA SHORTBREAD WITH HERITAGE GRAIN
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
£6.80VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries.460 kcal
£7.00Vegetarian'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
£1.80SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed).402 kcal
£4.80VegetarianCHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.432 kcal
£5.30NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios.Nutritional information is per biscuit.566 kcal
£6.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts.520 kcal
£7.00VegetarianCHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt.597 kcal
£6.80VegetarianPARMESAN BISCUITS
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.600 kcal
£7.50COMPANION 2
In the second issue of our magazine, artists, makers, writers and cooks reflect on how craft is defined, practised and sustained today.Thatching a roof. Binding a book. Designing jewellery. Writing recipes. From the reed beds of Norfolk to the looms of Wales and the workshops of London.Discover what it means to create with skill and intention in a world that feels like it’s always speeding up.Companion is our way of sharing the ideas that matter to us, that we hope you’ll find value in, too.£9.50BROWN SAUCE
147 kcal
£6.30VeganTOMATO KETCHUP
103 kcal
£6.30VeganCINNAMON CANDLE
Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. This scent evokes our much-loved cinnamon buns, where warming spiced notes of brown butter, burnt caramel and sweet cinnamon capture the bun’s mouthwatering aroma.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£30.00FOCACCIA 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.£33.00CANDLE VOTIVE SET X2
1 Olive Oil, Rosemary & Sea Salt Candle and 1 Brown Butter, Caramel & Warm Spices.Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. One scent evokes freshly baked focaccia, with notes of grassy olive oil, aromatic rosemary and a hint of sea salt; the other our much-loved cinnamon buns, where warming spiced notes of brown butter, burnt caramel and sweet cinnamon capture the bun’s mouthwatering aroma.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£46.00CLASSIC FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA 500G
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.442 kcal
£7.20VegetarianQUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range.737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianORGANIC 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
£6.30VeganORGANIC 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
£6.30VeganORGANIC 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
£6.30VeganOXFORDSHIRE HONEY
304 kcal
£8.80VegetarianSEVILLE ORANGE MARMALADE
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together.£5.70VeganBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites.455 kcal
£6.80VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIERS
Almond cake with pistachios.481 kcal
£6.80VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£19.80GAIL'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.£9.00VeganGAIL'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.£9.00Vegan