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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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ICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90PLUM MATCHA LATTE
181 kcal
£5.70NUT BISCUITS
566 kcal
£6.80BROWNIE BITES
492 kcal
£6.80DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
78 kcal
£5.10GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEANS 200G
£8.50PISTACHIO FINANCIERS
481 kcal
£6.80CHERRY & CHIA ICED TEA
70 kcal
£5.10LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF CAKE
340 kcal
£13.20ELDERFLOWER & CUCUMBER ICED MATCHA
104 kcal
£5.00
Bundles
Large Lunch for One
Currently sold out£18.10Sandwich, Drink and Treat
Currently sold out£16.30Sandwich, Drink and Treat for Two
Currently sold out£32.60Large Lunch for Two
Currently sold out£36.20Large Pantry Combo
Your choice of bread, butter and jam with coffee, granola and your choice of a sweet treat.£30.40Small Pantry Combo
Your choice of bread, butter and jam£15.40
Highlights
Sandwiches
Large Lunch for One
Currently sold out£18.10Sandwich, Drink and Treat
Currently sold out£16.30
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
£1.80TWO 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 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
ICED 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
£5.70VegetarianPLUM MATCHA LATTE
Mirabelle plum pureé layered with ceremonial grade matcha, milk and a hint of cardamom, served over ice.181 kcal
£5.70VegetarianSPARKLING 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
£4.50VeganICED 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
£4.30VegetarianICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.22 kcal
£3.90VegetarianICED 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
£4.50VegetarianCHERRY & CHIA ICED TEA
An iced tea layering chia morello cherry jam, green tea with a hint of rosemary and agave syrup.70 kcal
£5.10VeganBLACKBERRY COLD BREW
119 kcal
£4.70VeganMUSCOVADO COLD BREW
52 kcal
£4.50VegetarianELDERFLOWER & 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
£5.00VeganSMALL ICED MOCHA
170 kcal
£4.50VegetarianREGULAR 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
£4.90VegetarianSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
192 kcal
£4.30VegetarianSMALL 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
£4.60VegetarianREGULAR 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
£4.40VeganSMALL 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
£4.10VeganICED MATCHA TEA
£4.40VeganSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60VegetarianSMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Vegan
Hot Drinks
REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk176 kcal
£4.20VegetarianMATCHA TEA
£4.20VeganMATCHA LATTE
183 kcal
£4.70VegetarianENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.70REGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup263 kcal
£4.70VegetarianLONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.60Vegetarian48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
£4.30VegetarianSMALL MATCHA LATTE
123 kcal
£4.40VegetarianEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.70REGULAR 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
£4.70VegetarianREGULAR 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 cinnamon281 kcal
£4.30BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.70VeganSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk124 kcal
£3.90VegetarianSMALL 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 cinnamon185 kcal
£4.00SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.30VegetarianCORTADO
50 kcal
£4.10Vegetarian70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
£4.30VegetarianROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70VeganDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.70VeganSMALL 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
£4.40VegetarianREGULAR 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
£4.20VeganSMALL 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
£3.90VeganSMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.20SMALL MATCHA TEA
£3.90VeganSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup175 kcal
£4.40VegetarianPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70VeganGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70VeganLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.70Vegan
Drinks
DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit78 kcal
£5.10VegetarianDAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil135 kcal
£4.80VeganMOMO 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£4.90BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.50VeganMOMO 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.£3.90VeganDAILY DOSE GINGER ZINGER
British carrots, apple, ginger, turmeric and lemon – peel, pulp and all.£4.80VeganDAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper31 kcal
£3.90VeganBELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.50VeganDAILY DOSE BERRY BOOST
Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana and apple smoothie.£5.10VeganDAILY DOSE BRILLIANT BEETS
Beetroots, seasonal apples, a kick of ginger and a twist of 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
£4.00
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
£13.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder492 kcal
£6.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianGINGER & 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 FINANCIERS
Almond cake with pistachios481 kcal
£6.80VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries460 kcal
£7.00VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts520 kcal
£7.00Vegetarian
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.£5.40Vegan
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.£36.30VeganLEMON 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
£13.20VegetarianNUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit566 kcal
£6.80VegetarianGAIL'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.£8.50VeganBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder492 kcal
£6.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianGINGER & 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 FINANCIERS
Almond cake with pistachios481 kcal
£6.80VegetarianTWO 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
£1.80CLASSIC 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
£6.60VegetarianQUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range.737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries460 kcal
£7.00VegetarianPARMESAN BISCUITS
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.600 kcal
£7.50HERITAGE 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
£6.80VegetarianORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together211 kcal
£6.20VeganCHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt597 kcal
£6.80VegetarianTWO 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 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
£1.80TOASTED 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
£6.60VeganCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts520 kcal
£7.00VegetarianSmall Pantry Combo
Your choice of bread, butter and jam£15.40COMPANION 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.£9.50FOCACCIA 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.£33.00SEEDED 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
£5.30ORGANIC RASPBERRY & ROSE JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together218 kcal
£6.20VeganORGANIC APRICOT & LAVENDER LEAF JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together212 kcal
£6.20VeganCRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts567 kcal
£11.00GAIL'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.£8.50Vegan