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About GAIL's Bakery - Cambridge
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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SEEDED SOURDOUGH 650g
4.7(19)£5.50MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
275 kcal
£5.40SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH 650g
£5.30APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.40BROWN SOURDOUGH 750g
£5.70SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
460 kcal
£8.40DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
26 kcal
£5.20GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
202 kcal
£5.40SPINACH & FETA ROLL
372 kcal
£5.20BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
668 kcal
£8.30
Bundles
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£12.30Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Treat yourself to a hot drink, a sandwich and a treat£13.70Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to a drink and a treat£8.35
Sandwiches
SMOKED CHICKEN CAESAR CLUB
The triple-decker classic. Slices of our sandwich Challah tin loaf are layered with crispy free-range bacon, smoked free-range chicken, slaw coated in Caesar style dressing and finished with fresh tomato and peppery rocket.1067 kcal
£9.90SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
Smoked salmon, pink pickled onion, cream cheese, capers, cucumber and watercress on a plain bagel460 kcal
£8.40PopularPASTRAMI RACHEL
A variation of the famous Reuben pastrami sandwich, this sandwich is layered with slices of slowly smoked brisket, Eaten Alive sauerkraut, a Russian dressing with horeradish and served between slices of our Potato and Rosemary Sourdough.432 kcal
£9.10PARMESAN CHICKEN ON A CREAM BUN
Parmesan crumb-coated chicken thigh, with chilli aïoli, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and cucumber pickles on a toasted sesame bun716 kcal
£8.15MINI SMOKED SALMON & AVOCADO YOGHURT
Smoked salmon, avocado yogurt and chives in a poppyseed sourdough roll158 kcal
£3.70MINI SALAMI & CORNICHON
Fennel seed salami with mustard butter and cornichons in a brioche cream bun216 kcal
£3.60MINI AVOCADO & CHICKPEA
Avocado salsa verde, chickpeas, radish and coriander cress in a plant-based challah bun229 kcal
Vegan£3.60
Savouries
CRUSTLESS CHEDDAR, POTATO & CARAMELISED ONION PIE
A comforting slice of crustless pie, our riff on the classic Homity pie. Diced Maris Piper potatoes are baked with caramelised onions, egg custard and layers of Quickes Devonshire Cheddar. We've added more cheddar and millet seeds on top for crunch.631 kcal
£6.60SPINACH & FETA ROLL
Feta cheese, spinach and leeks wrapped in buttery puff pastry and sprinkled with fennel seed and cheddar topping372 kcal
Vegetarian£5.20CHEDDAR & CHIVE DROP SCONE
Light, savoury scone made with Quicke's Cloth-bound Mature Cheddar, buttermilk and chives358 kcal
£3.90HAM, CHEDDAR CHEESE & LEEK QUICHE
Short, crumbly pastry filled with Quicke's Mature Cheddar cheese, ham, leeks and Dijon mustard in a savoury egg custard600 kcal
£6.30CHEESE STRAW
Crispy puff pastry with mature cheddar cheese292 kcal
Vegetarian£3.40BOREKITA
Golden, flaky pastry filled with feta and olives211 kcal
Vegetarian£2.80CHICKEN, TARRAGON & HAM HAND PIE
Golden, flaky pastry filled with chicken, tender sauteed leeks, diced ham, dijion mustard, and fresh spinach. Sprinkled with mustard seeds and tarragon before being baked.545 kcal
£6.60
Soup
KALE & PARMESAN SOUP
A nourishing, Savoury soup made with British Kale and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.155 kcal
£7.00
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
Vegetarian£8.30ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds667 kcal
Vegan£8.30CHICKEN, 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
£10.90FOUR 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
Vegan£10.40SPELT, 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
Vegan£8.30
Iced Drinks
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
Vegetarian£4.60ICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.90MUSCOVADO 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
Vegetarian£5.00ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.22 kcal
Vegetarian£4.00ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.253 kcal
Vegetarian£5.00SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.70ICED FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
Vegetarian£4.50QUINCE & BLACKCURRANT ICED MATCHA
Our GAIL's matcha blend served over ice with a shot of tangy blackcurrant and perfumed quince cordial from Norfolk Cordials.107 kcal
Vegan£5.00SMALL ICED MOCHA
170 kcal
Vegetarian£4.70ICED 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
Vegetarian£4.80ICED 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
Vegetarian£4.60
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
Vegetarian£4.30FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet101 kcal
4.7(14)Vegetarian£4.20REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk176 kcal
Vegetarian£4.30MATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.7070% DARK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
Vegetarian£4.4048% MILK HOT CHOCOLATE
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
Vegetarian£4.50SMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50REGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup263 kcal
Vegetarian£4.80SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
Vegetarian£3.40SPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.140 kcal
Vegetarian£4.90MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk124 kcal
Vegetarian£4.00CORTADO
50 kcal
Vegetarian£4.20SMALL 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
£4.10REGULAR 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
£4.40ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk109 kcal
Vegetarian£4.00SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00EARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80GREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80ROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
Vegan£3.80DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
Vegan£3.80BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
Vegan£3.80
Drinks
DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit49 kcal
Vegan£4.95DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.20MOMO 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
£5.00DAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
Vegan£4.95BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral waterVegan£2.60DAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
Vegan£4.95RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10MOMO 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£5.00RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral waterVegan£2.60
Sweets & Cakes
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with fresh blueberries and topped with shortbread crumble550 kcal
Vegetarian£4.20CHOCOLATE MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with chocolate chips547 kcal
Vegetarian£4.20SOUR CHERRY & CHOCOLATE SCONE
An American inspired bake which is a cross between a scone and a cookie. It has a cookie-like crust and a soft giving internal texture. Similar in appearance to an English rock cake but with different texture. With dried sour cherries and dark chocolate chips.512 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40CARROT CAKE
A decadently soft carrot cake with cinnamon, muscavado sugar, chopped pecans and smashed pineapple; topped with a generous helping of cream cheese icing and a caramelised pecan & orange crunch.764 kcal
Vegetarian£5.90PISTACHIO, LEMON & ROSE CAKE
Rich pistachio cake, iced with lemon, rose water and raspberry icing and finished with rose petals349 kcal
Vegetarian£4.75SOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips182 kcal
Vegetarian£2.40MINI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, light, flourless chocolate cake482 kcal
Vegetarian£5.10CHOCOLATE BROWNIE FINGER
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie finished with cocoa powder298 kcal
Vegetarian£3.70BARLEY, CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT COOKIE
A plant-based cookie made with dark chocolate, hazelnuts, brown sugar, coconut oil, and coconut milk. Nearly half of the flour used in this recipe comes from barley flour supplied to us by Shipton mill. Gooey, chewy center with a delicate crust that gives away with every bite.404 kcal
Vegan£3.80CHOCOLATE & TAHINI BITE
Sticky tahini and dark chocolate cake topped with sesame seeds116 kcal
Vegan£2.40PECAN & CINNAMON CRUMB CAKE
Marbled cinnamon and cocoa cake with a pecan, cinnamon and brown sugar streusal crumb topping676 kcal
Vegetarian£5.00BLACKBERRY & APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE
Butter rich sponge cake, studded with tart British Bramley apples and a filled center of blackberry compote. Decadently topped with crumble before baking.564 kcal
Vegetarian£5.30SULTANA SCONE
Crumbly crust and soft, flaky interior with plump, juicy sultanas430 kcal
4.9(12)Vegetarian£3.30MAPLE & PECAN SCONE
A light fluffy drop scone with toasted pecans, glazed with Canadian maple icing.560 kcal
Vegetarian£4.40GRANOLA BAR
Chewy oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit with demerara sugar, honey and cinnamon369 kcal
Vegetarian£3.70
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry423 kcal
Vegetarian£3.60CINNAMON BUN
Golden, flaky croissant pastry filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, baked and then tossed in cinnamon sugar501 kcal
Vegetarian£4.35CROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry374 kcal
Vegetarian£3.30MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.275 kcal
£5.40PopularAPPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.355 kcal
£5.40PopularPAIN AUX RAISINS
Golden, flaky pastry rolled with juicy raisins and pastry cream406 kcal
Vegetarian£3.60GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries202 kcal
Vegetarian£5.40
Bread
SEEDED SOURDOUGH 650g
Wheat and rye flours, white starter, malt, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and linseeds. Each loaf is then rolled in even more seeds before being baked to give a crunchy crust and a light, open crumb4.7(19)£5.50PopularBROWN SOURDOUGH 750g
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.Vegan£5.70BAGUETTE 245g
Baguette; made from a diverse variety of wheats; plenty of thin, chewy crust; hand scored with open bursts.Golden brown, blistered crust, with traditional scoring for natural burst.Thin, chewy crust. Crumb is off white and speckled withwholegrains. Irregular porous crumb throughout. Taste is gently sour, with deeper subtle hints of grains.Made with a combination of sourdough starter and yeast.Vegan£3.20SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH 650g
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.Vegan£5.30POTATO & ROSEMARY SOURDOUGH 650g
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.Vegan£5.70GOOD EARTH SOURDOUGH 1kg
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.Vegan£5.60GAIL's SOURDOUGH 650g
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.Vegan£5.30WASTE-LESS SOURDOUGH 750g
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.Vegan£5.50BRUERN FARMS SOURDOUGH 1.5kg
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.Vegan£8.30SEEDED SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 325g
Wheat and rye flours, white starter, malt, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and linseeds. Each loaf is then rolled in even more seeds before being baked to give a crunchy crust and a light, open crumbVegan£2.75GLUTEN -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.Vegan£5.30
Grocery
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
Vegetarian£6.00SMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery191 kcal
£7.90GAIL'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.Vegan£8.30GAIL'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.Vegan£8.30TOASTED 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
Vegan£6.00ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together211 kcal
Vegan£6.20HERITAGE GRAIN CRISPBREAD
Malted, crunchy sourdough crispbreads made from UK-grown heritage wholegrain wheat flour, ancient grains of emmer, spelt, and rye, British-grown cold-pressed rapeseed oil and a touch of malt syrup.671 kcal
£6.60NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20ORGANIC 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
Vegan£6.20COMPANION 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.£9.50PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50TOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
Vegetarian£5.40ORGANIC 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
Vegan£6.20CHOCOLATE SABLÉS
Crumbly biscuits with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sea salt597 kcal
Vegetarian£7.20GAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70GAIL'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.Vegan£61.60