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About GAIL's Bakery - Swains Lane
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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BLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendCORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20VegetarianFree with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 55%, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt253 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 75%, DARK
With notes of nuts and raisins251 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendLONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendREGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.30Free 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 syrup260 kcal
£4.80Free with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganFree with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk134 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup167 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.137 kcal
£4.90VegetarianFree with £20 spend
Popular with other people
PARMESAN CHICKEN ON A CREAM BUN
716 kcal
£8.15AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20CHRISTMAS BUN
562 kcal
£5.40SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH 650g
£5.30APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.40ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.30MALT LOAF
218 kcal
£13.20BLACKBERRY & APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE
564 kcal
£5.30MOZZARELLA & PESTO SANDWICH
442 kcal
£7.70SPELT, CAULIFLOWER & FERMENTS SALAD
383 kcal
£8.30
Bundles
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£12.30Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to a drink and a treat£8.35Mince Pie and a Hot Drink
Currently sold out£3.50Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out£13.70
Sandwiches
PARMESAN 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
£8.15HARISSA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt, harissa paste, tomato, caraway seeds, honey, smoked paprika and shifka peppers.Potato and rosemary sourdoughPreserved lemon and Kalamata olive mayoFresh tomato, and spinach.535 kcal
£8.70MOZZARELLA & PESTO SANDWICH
Made with our Wasteless Sourdough, crafted from surplus bread giving it a rich, complex flavour.Filled with basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket, and fresh mozzarella.442 kcal
£7.70VegetarianSMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
Smoked salmon, pink pickled onion, cream cheese, capers, cucumber and watercress on a plain bagel460 kcal
£8.40MINI SALAMI & CORNICHON
Fennel seed salami with mustard butter and cornichons in a brioche cream bun216 kcal
£3.60PASTRAMI 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
£9.10
Savouries
BOREKITA
Golden, flaky pastry filled with feta and olives211 kcal
£2.80VegetarianCRUSTLESS 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
£6.30TURKEY, CHESTNUT & HAM HAND PIE
Made with cream cheese, this flaky pastry is filled with smoked turkey, ham, sautéed leeks and chestnuts in a rich béchamel sauce and then baked until golden.500 kcal
£6.70HAM, CHEESE & STUFFING CROISSANT
A festive pastry featuring chestnut and sage stuffing béchamel, free range ham, Westcombe cheddar, slightly spiced redcurrant barbecue sauce and nigella seeds.686 kcal
£6.90HAM, 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
£6.30
Salads
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds667 kcal
£8.30VeganSPELT, 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
£8.30VeganCHICKEN, 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
£10.40Vegan
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
£8.20Vegan
Iced Drinks
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.155 kcal
£4.60ICED FLAT WHITE
110 kcal
£4.50MUSCOVADO 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.181 kcal
£5.00ICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.90ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.265 kcal
£5.00VegetarianICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.40ICED 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
£4.80VegetarianICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.1 kcal
£4.00VeganSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.50SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.20
Hot Drinks
FLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.30Free 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 syrup260 kcal
£4.80Free with £20 spendSMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk134 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup167 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendLONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60Free 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 cinnamon281 kcal
£4.40CORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 55%, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt253 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.137 kcal
£4.90Free with £20 spendREGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 75%, DARK
With notes of nuts and raisins251 kcal
£4.40Free 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 cinnamon185 kcal
£4.10SMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spend
Drinks
DAILY DOSE SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.£4.00VeganDAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
£4.95VeganMOMO 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£5.00MOMO 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
£5.00RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10BELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.60VeganBELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.60Vegan
Sweets & Cakes
CHOCOLATE MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with chocolate chips547 kcal
£4.20VegetarianBLUEBERRY MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with fresh blueberries and topped with shortbread crumble550 kcal
£4.20VegetarianMALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20PopularCHRISTMAS BUN
A brioche bun baked with cinnamon and vanilla frangipane, chocolate crumbs and candied orange peel, lightly brushed with spiced syrup and then drizzled with orange and crème fraiche icing.562 kcal
£5.40VegetarianMADELEINE
With vanilla.120 kcal
£1.60VegetarianSEA SALT CARAMEL, BANANA & PECAN CAKE
Banana bread topped with salted caramel and piled high with caramelised, salted pecans432 kcal
£5.00VegetarianBLACKBERRY & 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
£5.30VegetarianCARROT 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
£5.90VegetarianSOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips182 kcal
£2.40VegetarianBLUEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD BRIOCHE
Brioche bun filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with fresh blueberries and buttery shortbread crumble352 kcal
£5.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Vanilla cookie with chunks of Valrhona dark chocolate472 kcal
£3.80VegetarianBROWN BUTTER, CRANBERRY & WHISKY ECCLEFECHAN
A fruit-laden and butter-rich tart with seasonal cranberries, sour cherries and glacé cherries on a base of biscuity shortcrust pastry. We've added brown butter, Scottish whisky, pecans and almonds to create a fudgy and rich slice.328 kcal
£4.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE BROWNIE FINGER
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie finished with cocoa powder298 kcal
£3.70VegetarianREVERSE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chunks415 kcal
£3.80VegetarianBARLEY, 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
£3.80VeganMINI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, light, flourless chocolate cake482 kcal
£5.10VegetarianBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianMAPLE & PECAN SCONE
A light fluffy drop scone with toasted pecans, glazed with Canadian maple icing.560 kcal
£4.40VegetarianPLAIN SCONE
Sweet, crumbly dough with a light, golden crust439 kcal
£3.30VegetarianSOUR 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
£4.40VegetarianGRANOLA BAR
Chewy oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit with demerara sugar, honey and cinnamon369 kcal
£3.70VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianMINCE PIE BOX
Our mince pies are made with mincemeat from our friends at Tea Together. Calvados, sweet Jonagold apples, vine fruits, cranberries and candied citrus peel, are baked in a sweet pastry and then sprinkled with demerara sugar.256 kcal
£13.20Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry423 kcal
£3.60VegetarianCHRISTMAS BUN
A brioche bun baked with cinnamon and vanilla frangipane, chocolate crumbs and candied orange peel, lightly brushed with spiced syrup and then drizzled with orange and crème fraiche icing.562 kcal
£5.40VegetarianCHOCOLATE & 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
£4.80VegetarianAPPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.355 kcal
£5.40VeganCHOCOLATE 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
£4.35Vegetarian
Bread
SAN 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.£5.30PopularBRUERN 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.£4.00VeganGLUTEN -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.£5.30Vegan
Grocery
MALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20PopularPARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)202 kcal
£4.60VegetarianCOMPANION
Companion is our magazine exploring food, history, nature, and craft through essays, stories, recipes, and art. Issue 1 – The Bread Issue – delves into wheat’s terroir, recipes for leftover bread, baking in prisons, the visual beauty of a regenerative wheat farm and many more inspiring tales.£7.20MINCE PIE BOX
Our mince pies are made with mincemeat from our friends at Tea Together. Calvados, sweet Jonagold apples, vine fruits, cranberries and candied citrus peel, are baked in a sweet pastry and then sprinkled with demerara sugar.256 kcal
£13.20VegetarianORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM
Traditionally made in copper pans with whole fruit and cooked by hand in small batches by our friends at Tea Together211 kcal
£6.20VeganORGANIC 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
£6.20VeganBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70GAIL'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.£8.30Vegan
Christmas Shop
MALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20PopularCHRISTMAS BUN
A brioche bun baked with cinnamon and vanilla frangipane, chocolate crumbs and candied orange peel, lightly brushed with spiced syrup and then drizzled with orange and crème fraiche icing.562 kcal
£5.40VegetarianPARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50BROWN BUTTER, CRANBERRY & WHISKY ECCLEFECHAN
A fruit-laden and butter-rich tart with seasonal cranberries, sour cherries and glacé cherries on a base of biscuity shortcrust pastry. We've added brown butter, Scottish whisky, pecans and almonds to create a fudgy and rich slice.328 kcal
£4.20VegetarianMINCE PIE BOX
Our mince pies are made with mincemeat from our friends at Tea Together. Calvados, sweet Jonagold apples, vine fruits, cranberries and candied citrus peel, are baked in a sweet pastry and then sprinkled with demerara sugar.256 kcal
£13.20VegetarianHAM, CHEESE & STUFFING CROISSANT
A festive pastry featuring chestnut and sage stuffing béchamel, free range ham, Westcombe cheddar, slightly spiced redcurrant barbecue sauce and nigella seeds.686 kcal
£6.90