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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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48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
£4.30VegetarianFree with £20 spend70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
£4.30VegetarianFree with £20 spendBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
0 kcal
£3.70VeganFree with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
246 kcal
£4.40VegetarianFree with £20 spendCOLD BREW
11 kcal
£3.90VeganFree with £20 spendCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.10VegetarianFree with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.70VeganFree with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.10 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.1 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet.101 kcal
£4.10VegetarianFree with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganFree with £20 spendICED 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
£4.60VegetarianFree with £20 spendICED 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
£4.50VegetarianFree with £20 spendICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30VegetarianFree with £20 spendICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
£4.40VegetarianFree with £20 spendICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90VegetarianFree with £20 spendICED MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.40VeganFree with £20 spendICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.233 kcal
£4.80VegetarianFree with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70VeganFree with £20 spendLONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.60VegetarianFree with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
183 kcal
£4.70VegetarianFree with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20VeganFree with £20 spendMUSCOVADO COLD BREW
52 kcal
£4.50VegetarianFree with £20 spendMUSCOVADO 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
£4.80VegetarianFree with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganFree with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.176 kcal
£4.20VegetarianFree with £20 spendREGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season.1 kcal
£3.50Free with £20 spendREGULAR 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
£4.30Free with £20 spendREGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.20VegetarianFree with £20 spendREGULAR 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
£4.70VegetarianFree with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganFree with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.30VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.109 kcal
£3.90VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season.0 kcal
£3.20Free with £20 spendSMALL 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
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
186 kcal
£4.30VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20VeganFree with £20 spendSMALL ICED MOCHA
162 kcal
£4.50VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk.124 kcal
£3.90VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
123 kcal
£4.40VegetarianFree with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£3.90VeganFree with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup.162 kcal
£4.40VegetarianFree with £20 spendTIRAMISU COLD BREW
234 kcal
£4.90VegetarianFree with £20 spend
Popular with other people
VANILLA SHORTBREAD WITH HERITAGE GRAIN
671 kcal
£6.80NUT BISCUITS
566 kcal
£6.80CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
597 kcal
£6.80GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEAN 1KG
£36.30CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
520 kcal
£7.00PARMESAN BISCUITS
600 kcal
£7.50PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
460 kcal
£7.00
Bundles
Sandwich, Drink & Treat
Currently sold out£15.75PopularSandwich, Drink and Treat for Two
Currently sold out£31.50Sandwich, Salad & a Drink
Currently sold out£19.30Small Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£15.40Sandwich, Salad & Drink for Two
Currently sold out£38.60Large Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£30.40
Sandwiches
Sandwich, Drink & Treat
Currently sold out£15.75PopularSandwich, Salad & a Drink
Currently sold out£19.30
Savouries
KIMCHI & CHEDDAR CROISSANT
Our buttery croissant filled with Eaten Alive kimchi and Westcombe Cheddar, finished with a sprinkle of Hill & Vale gochugaru chili.716 kcal
£6.10
Crisps
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
£1.80TWO 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
£1.80TWO 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
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
£4.80Free with £20 spendICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.233 kcal
£4.80Free with £20 spendICED 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
£4.60Free with £20 spendBLACK 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 FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendICED 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
£4.50Free with £20 spendMUSCOVADO COLD BREW
52 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
186 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendSMALL ICED MOCHA
162 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendAPPLE & 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
£5.00VeganCOLD BREW
11 kcal
£3.90Free with £20 spendTIRAMISU COLD BREW
234 kcal
£4.90Free with £20 spendICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.22 kcal
£3.90VegetarianICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90Free with £20 spendICED MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60Free with £20 spendSMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spend
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spend48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.109 kcal
£3.90Free with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
183 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
246 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spend70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendSMALL 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
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
123 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendREGULAR 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
£4.70Free with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.30Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.1 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
0 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup.162 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendREGULAR 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
£4.30Free with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk.124 kcal
£3.90Free with £20 spendPUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
Made with a pumpkin and sweet potato purée blended with warming spices, then steamed with milk and Cold Brew. Finished with an optional shortbread crumble.138 kcal
£5.90VegetarianFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet.101 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.176 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendLONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendSMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season.0 kcal
£3.20Free with £20 spendREGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season.1 kcal
£3.50Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£3.90Free with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.10 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.70Free with £20 spend
Drinks
BELU PLASTIC STILL WATER
£2.50DAILY DOSE BERRY BOOST
Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana and apple smoothie.£5.10VeganMOMO 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 HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper.31 kcal
£3.90VeganRAPSCALLION 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
£4.00BELU PLASTIC SPARKLING WATER
£2.50
Sweets & Cakes
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts.520 kcal
£7.00VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries.460 kcal
£7.00VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder.492 kcal
£6.80VegetarianBROWN 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
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.275 kcal
£5.40VeganGREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries.202 kcal
£5.40Vegetarian
Bread
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.£2.70VeganBROWN 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.£2.90Vegan
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.£36.30VeganSmall 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
£6.80VegetarianNUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios.Nutritional information is per biscuit.566 kcal
£6.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt.597 kcal
£6.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts.520 kcal
£7.00VegetarianPARMESAN BISCUITS
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.600 kcal
£7.50PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries.460 kcal
£7.00VegetarianCOMPANION 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.£9.50CINNAMON 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 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
£6.60VegetarianTOASTED 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
£6.60VeganQUICKE'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
£6.80VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder.492 kcal
£6.80VegetarianGAIL'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.£9.00VeganTWO 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
£1.80TWO 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
£1.80TWO 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