GAIL's Bakery - Reading delivery from Reading Central

Our food and barista made drinks are made by hand in our bakeries. We use many ingredients and shared equipment therefore our food may contain other allergens.

Please visit Gail’s website to see allergen information: https://gails.com/pages/allergens

Adults need around 2000 kcal a day

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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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AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20
PISTACHIO & CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
752 kcal
£5.00
ICED MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90
BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
668 kcal
£8.10
SEA SALT CARAMEL, BANANA & PECAN CAKE
432 kcal
£4.90
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.10
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
275 kcal
£5.30
APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.30
BROWNIE BITES
139 kcal
£6.80
SPELT, CAULIFLOWER & FERMENTS SALAD
383 kcal
£8.10

Bundles

Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out
£13.10
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot
£12.00
Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Currently sold out
£8.15
Hot Cross Bun Bundle
A box of 6 of our Hot Cross Buns.
£14.00

Soup

CAULIFLOWER, CONFIT GARLIC & FAVA BEAN SOUP
A clean and delicate soup made with British cauliflower and fava beans from Greece.
146 kcal
£6.80
Vegan

Salads

BEETROOT, 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
£8.10
Vegetarian
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds
667 kcal
£8.10
Vegan
SPELT, 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
£8.10
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.
399 kcal
£10.80
Popular
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.
452 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
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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 MATCHA LATTE
176 kcal
£4.90
Vegetarian
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.
157 kcal
£4.40
Vegetarian
ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.
22 kcal
£3.80
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
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 MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.
253 kcal
£4.80
Vegetarian
ICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
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
SMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
110 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
ICED MATCHA TEA
£4.40
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
FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet
101 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
176 kcal
£4.10
Vegetarian
LONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.50
Vegetarian
MATCHA TEA
£4.10
Vegan
CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.20
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
70% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.
277 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
MATCHA LATTE
183 kcal
£4.60
Vegetarian
SPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.
140 kcal
£4.80
Vegetarian
48% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.
272 kcal
£4.20
Vegetarian
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
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.60
LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk
109 kcal
£3.80
Vegetarian
SMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup
175 kcal
£4.30
Vegetarian
REGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.40
SMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season
19 kcal
£3.10
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
PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
0 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.60
Vegan
CORTADO
50 kcal
£4.00
Vegetarian
SMALL MATCHA TEA
£3.80
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
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
EARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens
1 kcal
£3.60
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.60
Vegan

Drinks

DAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil
45 kcal
£4.80
Vegan
DAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.
£3.90
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 GINGER ZINGER
British carrots, apple, ginger, turmeric and lemon – peel, pulp and all.
£4.80
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.
19 kcal
£4.90
DAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper
52 kcal
£3.90
Vegan
MOMO RHUBARB KOMBUCHA
Unfiltered, organic kombucha. Naturally effervescent fermented tea, with a slightly tart, slightly sweet rhubarb infusion.Created in collaboration with our friends at Natoora, the unique 'forced' rhubarb used in this seasonal special is grown in the famous 'Rhubarb Triangle' of West Yorkshire. Here, it's cultivated by candlelight in dark sheds, an artisanal method that produces the vibrant, sweet and tender stalks known to the region.
£4.90
Vegan
RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.00
BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water
£2.50
Vegan
DAILY DOSE BRILLIANT BEETS
Beetroots, seasonal apples, a kick of ginger and a twist of lemon – peel, pulp and all.
£4.80
Vegan
RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.00
RAPSCALLION DRY LIME CAN
Fresh lime juice is paired with macerated lime rind and perfumed kaffir lime leaf.
£4.00
Vegan
BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water
£2.50
Vegan

Sweets & Cakes

MALTED CHOCOLATE & STOUT CAKE
Deeply malty, complex and made with everyone's favourite stout. Topped with a white chocolate and whiskey cream frosting, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.
358 kcal
£5.20
Popular
SEA SALT CARAMEL, BANANA & PECAN CAKE
Banana bread topped with salted caramel and piled high with caramelised, salted pecans
432 kcal
£4.90
Vegetarian
BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios
130 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
HOT CROSS BUN
A Hot Cross Bun bejewelled with candied orange peel, cranberries and sultanas, and spiced with cinnamon, mixed spice and grains of paradise for warmth. Each bun is brushed with a clove, star anise and nutmeg syrup straight out of the oven.
296 kcal
£3.20
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.00
Vegetarian
Hot Cross Bun Bundle
A box of 6 of our Hot Cross Buns.
£14.00
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
£13.20
Vegetarian

Pastries & Breakfast Pots

PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry
423 kcal
£3.60
Vegetarian
CROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry
374 kcal
£3.30
Vegetarian
ALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.
751 kcal
£4.70
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO & 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
£5.00
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE & 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
£4.80
Vegetarian
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.
275 kcal
£5.30
Vegan
APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.
355 kcal
£5.30
Vegan
GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries
202 kcal
£5.30
Vegetarian
HOT CROSS BUN
A Hot Cross Bun bejewelled with candied orange peel, cranberries and sultanas, and spiced with cinnamon, mixed spice and grains of paradise for warmth. Each bun is brushed with a clove, star anise and nutmeg syrup straight out of the oven.
296 kcal
£3.20
Vegetarian

Bread

BRUERN FARMS SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 750g
A loaf celebrating regenerative heritage wheat that is showcasing the wheat grown at Bruern farms. This loaf also includes emmer, wholemeal spelt and rye flours for diversity in flavour and nutrition. Minimally shaped, flattish with diagonal scoring and coated by middling – an upcycled byproduct of the milling process.
£4.40
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
CIABATTA 450g
Airy, light and with a notable crispy crust, this long slender loaf is baked with a blend of wheat, rye, spelt and emmer flours, all fermented with a sourdough starter.
£3.90
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
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

BROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder
139 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
PISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios
130 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE WHOLE BEAN 2KG
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.
£61.60
Vegan
BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites
123 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt
597 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.
199 kcal
£6.60
Vegetarian
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
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
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
82 kcal
£6.80
Vegetarian
PEACH HOT CROSS BUN TOTE BAG
Our embroidered Hot Cross Bun Tote comes in four pastels, made with regenerative organic cotton by re-wrap.
£16.50
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
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
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 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
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
SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)
202 kcal
£4.80
Vegetarian
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
CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts
100 kcal
£7.00
Vegetarian
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
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
AQUA HOT CROSS BUN TOTE BAG
Our embroidered Hot Cross Bun Tote comes in four pastels, made with regenerative organic cotton by re-wrap.
£16.50
LILAC HOT CROSS BUN TOTE BAG
Our embroidered Hot Cross Bun Tote comes in four pastels, made with regenerative organic cotton by re-wrap.
£16.50
LIME HOT CROSS BUN TOTE BAG
Our embroidered Hot Cross Bun Tote comes in four pastels, made with regenerative organic cotton by re-wrap.
£16.50
PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.
42 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.
203 kcal
£6.60
Vegan
CHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.
216 kcal
£5.30
CRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts
567 kcal
£11.00
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
£13.20
Vegetarian
GAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70