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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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CHOCOLATE & ALMOND CROISSANT
795 kcal
£4.90ICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90Pastry, Breakfast Pot & Drink
£12.20HARISSA CHICKEN SALAD
525 kcal
£11.10BLACK SESAME ICED MATCHA
243 kcal
£5.70FOUR BEAN, TENDERSTEM® & SWEETHEART CABBAGE
449 kcal
£10.40PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
460 kcal
£7.00MOMO RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS KOMBUCHA
£4.90DAILY DOSE BERRY BOOST
£5.10VANILLA SHORTBREAD WITH HERITAGE GRAIN
671 kcal
£6.80
Bundles
Pastry, Breakfast Pot & Drink
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£12.20Small Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£15.40Pastry, Breakfast Pot & Drink for Two
Choose 2 of your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£24.60Large Pantry Combo
Currently sold out£31.60
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
Pastry, Breakfast Pot & Drink
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£12.20CHOCOLATE & 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
£4.90VegetarianALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.751 kcal
£4.80VegetarianCROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry.374 kcal
£3.30VegetarianPAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry.423 kcal
£3.70VegetarianPISTACHIO & CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
Twice-baked Pain au Chocolat, drenched in demerara syrup and filled with pistachio frangipane and pistachio marzipan. This extravagent croissant is topped with an extra layer of pistachio frangipane and nibbed pistachios.752 kcal
£5.10PopularSESAME & 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
£4.50CHOCOLATE 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
£4.50VegetarianCINNAMON BUN
Golden, flaky croissant pastry filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, baked and then tossed in cinnamon sugar.501 kcal
£4.50VegetarianMANGO & 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
£5.40VegetarianRASPBERRY & ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with a rich raspberry compote, smooth almond butter and crunchy almond nibs.323 kcal
£5.40Popular
Porridge
PORRIDGE
Porridge oats with oat milk. Select a topping from either Demerara sugar, honey or date syrup or 'blueberries, maple syrup and toasted seeds' or 'almond butter and fruit compote'.261 kcal
£4.50Vegan
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
£4.40VegetarianLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70VeganSMALL 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
£4.00ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.1 kcal
£3.70SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk.124 kcal
£3.90VegetarianMATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£4.20VeganREGULAR 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
£4.30DECAF PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
149 kcal
£5.90VegetarianSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk.109 kcal
£3.90VegetarianSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.30VegetarianCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.10VegetarianROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
0 kcal
£3.70VeganEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.10 kcal
£3.70FLAT 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 MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup.162 kcal
£4.40VegetarianSMALL MATCHA TEA
1 kcal
£3.90VeganGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens.0 kcal
£3.70VeganDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.70Vegan
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 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
£4.60VegetarianICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30VegetarianSMALL 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 TEA
1 kcal
£4.20VeganSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60Vegetarian
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 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
£4.90MOMO PASSIONFRUIT KOMBUCHA
63 kcal
£4.90VeganDAILY 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.£4.80VeganDAILY 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
£5.10VegetarianBELU PLASTIC SPARKLING WATER
£2.50RAPSCALLION 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
£4.00WILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.80
Salads
HARISSA CHICKEN SALAD
Fiery and smoky harissa chicken, made with free-range shredded chicken breast and thigh, with potatoes dressed in preserved lemon and kalamata olive mayo, roasted sweet potato and garlic sumac yoghurt. A smoky freekeh salad is bejewelled with pomegranate seeds, all dressed in herbs and extra virgin olive oil.525 kcal
£11.10PopularFOUR BEAN, TENDERSTEM® & SWEETHEART CABBAGE
A four-bean salad with beans from Bold Bean Co., served with Tenderstem® broccoli, sweetheart cabbage, lemon-dressed bulgur wheat, a squash and chipotle dip, and a turmeric dressing.449 kcal
£10.40VeganBEETROOT, 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
£8.10VegetarianROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds.667 kcal
£8.10VeganSPELT, 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
£8.10Vegan
Sweets & Cakes
SOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips.182 kcal
£2.50VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries.460 kcal
£7.00VegetarianSPECULOOS BISCUITS
Seasonal, lightly spiced cookies.470 kcal
£6.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts.520 kcal
£7.00Vegetarian
Savouries
HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
Unsold, surplus croissant filled with rich béchamel sauce, ham and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. Part of our Waste Not range.768 kcal
£6.10
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
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.£36.30Vegan'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
£1.80Small 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
£6.80VegetarianSPECULOOS BISCUITS
Seasonal, lightly spiced cookies.470 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
£6.30VeganCLASSIC 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
£7.20VegetarianCANDLE 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.£46.00FOCACCIA 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.£33.00CINNAMON 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.£30.00QUICKE'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.£5.70VeganGAIL'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