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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% COCOA, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt253 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 75% COCOA, 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
£4.70Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup167 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 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
CHICKEN, REMOULADE & SALSA VERDE
399 kcal
£10.90CLASSIC FRUIT & NUT GRANOLA 400G
199 kcal
£6.00MALT LOAF
218 kcal
£13.20ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.30ORGANIC RASPBERRY & ROSE JAM
218 kcal
£6.20BROWN SOURDOUGH 750g
£5.70BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
123 kcal
£7.20AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20CARROT, LENTIL & HARISSA SOUP
124 kcal
£7.00
Bundles
Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out£13.70Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Currently sold out£8.35Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Currently sold out£12.30
Savouries
CHEESE STRAW
Crispy puff pastry with mature cheddar cheese292 kcal
£3.40Vegetarian
Soup
CARROT, LENTIL & HARISSA SOUP
A spicy, sweet and deeply earthy soup made with British-grown carrots and Lamiri harissa, a family-run business in Tunisia.124 kcal
£7.00Vegan
Salads
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
£10.90ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds667 kcal
£8.30VeganFOUR 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 FLAT WHITE
110 kcal
£4.50ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.155 kcal
£4.60ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.1 kcal
£4.00VeganICED 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
£4.80VegetarianMUSCOVADO 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
£5.00Vegetarian
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.20Free 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 spendREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.30Free with £20 spendLONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 75% COCOA, DARK
With notes of nuts and raisins251 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendSMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£4.00Free 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
£4.40SPICED 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 spendCORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendHOT CHOCOLATE 55% COCOA, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt253 kcal
£4.40Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup167 kcal
£4.50Free 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 HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper52 kcal
£4.00VeganDAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.20DAILY 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.£4.00VeganBELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.60VeganBELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.60VeganWILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.90DAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
£4.95VeganRAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10
Sweets & Cakes
MALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20VegetarianSOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips182 kcal
£2.40VegetarianMANDARIN & WHITE CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Light and fragrant, this panettone is flavoured with sun-dried mandarin and the subtle, rounded sweetness of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianMADELEINE
With vanilla.120 kcal
£1.60VegetarianBLUEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD BRIOCHE
Brioche bun filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with fresh blueberries and buttery shortbread crumble352 kcal
£5.20VegetarianGRANOLA BAR
Chewy oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit with demerara sugar, honey and cinnamon369 kcal
£3.70VegetarianMAPLE & PECAN SCONE
A light fluffy drop scone with toasted pecans, glazed with Canadian maple icing.560 kcal
£4.40VegetarianBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianBROWN 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
£4.20VegetarianREVERSE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chunks415 kcal
£3.80VegetarianCLASSIC SOURDOUGH PANETTONE SLICE
Sweet citrus and vanilla notes in a buttery, light and airy dough studded with raisins, almonds, candied lemons and oranges.320 kcal
£5.40VegetarianPENGUIN BISCUIT
A crumbly chocolate shortbread biscuit, iced to penguin perfection.121 kcal
£3.60VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Made with dark, milk and white chocolate, this triple chocolate fix is balanced with notes of vanilla and orange, alongside a sprinkling of hazelnut.£38.50VegetarianCLASSIC SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Sweet citrus and vanilla notes in a buttery, light and airy dough studded with raisins, almonds, candied lemons and oranges.£38.50VegetarianPISTACHIO & LEMON SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
A homage to those two majestic Italian flavours in a buttery, light and airy dough, made with pistachios, candied lemon, and a generous helping of white chocolate.£38.50Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry423 kcal
£3.60VegetarianCHOCOLATE & 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
£4.80VegetarianALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.751 kcal
£4.70Vegetarian
Bread
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.£2.85VeganSAN 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.£5.30VeganBRUERN 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.£4.00VeganBROWN 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.£5.70VeganGAIL'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.£5.30VeganGOOD 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.£5.60Vegan
Grocery
MALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20VegetarianMANDARIN & WHITE CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Light and fragrant, this panettone is flavoured with sun-dried mandarin and the subtle, rounded sweetness of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianCLASSIC 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
£6.00VegetarianCHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.216 kcal
£5.10BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianORGANIC 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
£6.20VeganCLASSIC SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Sweet citrus and vanilla notes in a buttery, light and airy dough studded with raisins, almonds, candied lemons and oranges.£38.50VegetarianCHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Made with dark, milk and white chocolate, this triple chocolate fix is balanced with notes of vanilla and orange, alongside a sprinkling of hazelnut.£38.50VegetarianPISTACHIO & LEMON SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
A homage to those two majestic Italian flavours in a buttery, light and airy dough, made with pistachios, candied lemon, and a generous helping of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianCOMPANION
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.£7.20PARMESAN 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
£4.60VegetarianORGANIC 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 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
£6.20VeganBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70GAIL'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.£8.30VeganGAIL'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.£35.20Vegan
Christmas Shop
MALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20VegetarianMANDARIN & WHITE CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Light and fragrant, this panettone is flavoured with sun-dried mandarin and the subtle, rounded sweetness of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianBROWN 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
£4.20VegetarianCLASSIC SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Sweet citrus and vanilla notes in a buttery, light and airy dough studded with raisins, almonds, candied lemons and oranges.£38.50VegetarianPISTACHIO & LEMON SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
A homage to those two majestic Italian flavours in a buttery, light and airy dough, made with pistachios, candied lemon, and a generous helping of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianCHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Made with dark, milk and white chocolate, this triple chocolate fix is balanced with notes of vanilla and orange, alongside a sprinkling of hazelnut.£38.50VegetarianPENGUIN BISCUIT
A crumbly chocolate shortbread biscuit, iced to penguin perfection.121 kcal
£3.60VegetarianPARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50
