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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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PARMESAN CHICKEN ON A CREAM BUN
716 kcal
£8.15
AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20
ICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
144 kcal
£5.30
GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
109 kcal
£5.30
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
247 kcal
£8.10
APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
191 kcal
£5.30
ELDERFLOWER & CUCUMBER ICED MATCHA
104 kcal
£5.00
HARISSA CHICKEN SANDWICH
497 kcal
£8.60
MOZZARELLA & PESTO SANDWICH
442 kcal
£7.50

Bundles

Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Currently sold out
£12.00
Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out
£13.10
Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Currently sold out
£8.15

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Sandwiches

PARMESAN CHICKEN ON A CREAM BUN
Parmesan crumb-coated chicken thigh, with chilli aïoli, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and cucumber pickles on a toasted sesame bun
716 kcal
£8.15
Popular
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.
497 kcal
£8.60
MOZZARELLA & PESTO SANDWICH
Made with our Wasteless Sourdough, crafted from surplus bread giving it a rich, complex flavour.Filled with basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket, and fresh mozzarella.
442 kcal
£7.50
Vegetarian

Salads

ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds
247 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.
130 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.
131 kcal
£10.30
Vegan

Toast

AVOCADO ON TOAST
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 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 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
£4.80
Vegetarian
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.
157 kcal
£4.40
Vegetarian
ICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90
Vegetarian
ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.
22 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
SPARKLING RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS ICED TEA
A naturally caffeine-free, sparkling and botanical iced tea. Made by cold-brewing and blending hibiscus petals, raspberry pulp, tarragon leaves, raspberry juice, raspberry cordial and natural spring sparkling water.
77 kcal
£4.50
Vegan
ELDERFLOWER & CUCUMBER ICED MATCHA
This summertime take on an iced matcha tea combines ceremonial grade matcha from our friends at JING with a splash of elderflower and cucumber cordial. Refreshing, grassy and floral, think elderflower blossoms in the sunshine, dew covered grass and freshly mowed lawns - summer in a cup.
104 kcal
£5.00
Vegan
ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.
253 kcal
£4.80
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
£4.50
Vegetarian
ICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60
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
REGULAR ICED TURMERIC LATTE
A turmeric latte made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger juice concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
187 kcal
£4.90
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
ICED MATCHA TEA
£4.40
Vegan
SMALL ICED TURMERIC LATTE
A turmeric latte made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger juice concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
140 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
REGULAR ICED TURMERIC TEA
A turmeric tea made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
29 kcal
£4.40
Vegan
SMALL ICED TURMERIC TEA
A turmeric tea made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
29 kcal
£4.10
Vegan
SMALL ICED MOCHA
170 kcal
£4.50
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10
Vegan

Hot Drinks

REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.10
Vegetarian
REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
176 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
MATCHA TEA
£4.10
Vegan
CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
LONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.50
Vegetarian
MATCHA LATTE
183 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.60
70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.
277 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
48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.
272 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
109 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
REGULAR TURMERIC LATTE
A turmeric latte made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger juice concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, you can pair it with any choice of milk for a warming drink that supports wellbeing.
209 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
SMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.10
REGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.40
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
SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.20
Vegetarian
SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk
124 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
SMALL MATCHA LATTE
123 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
SMALL MATCHA TEA
£3.80
Vegan
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
SMALL TURMERIC LATTE
A turmeric latte made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger juice concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, you can pair it with any choice of milk for a warming drink that supports wellbeing.
143 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
REGULAR TURMERIC TEA
A turmeric tea made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, this is a water-based, warming drink that supports wellbeing.
29 kcal
£4.10
Vegan
SMALL TURMERIC TEA
A turmeric tea made with our newly developed turmeric and ginger concentrate. Spiced with ground cinnamon and ground black peppercorn, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, this is a water-based, warming drink that supports wellbeing.
29 kcal
£3.80
Vegan
CORTADO
50 kcal
£4.00
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
SMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup
175 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
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
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.60
Vegan

Drinks

DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit
78 kcal
£5.10
Vegetarian
DAILY DOSE BERRY BOOST
Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana and apple smoothie.
£5.10
Vegan
DAILY DOSE GINGER ZINGER
British carrots, apple, ginger, turmeric and lemon – peel, pulp and all.
£4.80
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
31 kcal
£3.90
Vegan
BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water
£2.50
Vegan
BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water
£2.50
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.
63 kcal
£4.90
DAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.
£3.90
Vegan
RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
50 kcal
£4.00
RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
35 kcal
£4.00

Sweets & Cakes

BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
455 kcal
£6.80
Popular
PISTACHIO FINANCIERS
Almond cake with pistachios
481 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
492 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
520 kcal
£7.00
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
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
460 kcal
£7.00
Vegetarian

Pastries & Breakfast Pots

MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.
144 kcal
£5.30
Vegan
APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.
191 kcal
£5.30
Popular
GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries
109 kcal
£5.30
Vegetarian

Bread

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
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
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
GAIL's SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 1kg
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.
£7.50
Vegan
GOOD EARTH SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 500g
This loaf is a celebration of the Wheat Project and having a true connection to the farmers and the earth. This is a 100% wholemeal loaf that uses UK grown heritage wholemeal wheat flour with a small amount of wholemeal barley, emmer, spelt and rye to give depth of flavour and nutrition diversity.
£2.80
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
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

Grocery

BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
455 kcal
£6.80
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.
£8.30
Vegan
PISTACHIO FINANCIERS
Almond cake with pistachios
481 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
492 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
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.
442 kcal
£6.60
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
£6.80
Vegetarian
NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit
566 kcal
£6.80
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
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
520 kcal
£7.00
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
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
SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)
402 kcal
£4.80
Vegetarian
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
PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries
460 kcal
£7.00
Vegetarian
CHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.
432 kcal
£5.30
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
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
£6.80
Vegetarian
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
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
COMPANION 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.
£9.50
PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.
600 kcal
£7.50
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
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.
451 kcal
£6.60
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
GAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70
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

Adults need around 2000 kcal a day