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About GAIL's Bakery - Islington
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 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 FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 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
£4.40Free 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 FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.30Free 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
£4.10Free 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
HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
768 kcal
£6.20APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.40GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
202 kcal
£5.40MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
275 kcal
£5.40BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
668 kcal
£8.30SMOKED SALMON
191 kcal
£7.90Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
£12.30ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.30HARISSA CHICKEN SANDWICH
535 kcal
£8.70GAIL's HOUSE BLEND COFFEE PRE GROUND 200G
£8.30
Bundles
Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
Your choice of a drink, pastry and a breakfast pot£12.30Drink, Sandwich and Treat
Currently sold out£13.70Drink & Afternoon Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to a drink and a treat£8.35
Sandwiches
HARISSA 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
£8.70
Savouries
HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
Highly rated· Unsold, surplus croissant filled with rich béchamel sauce, ham and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. Part of our Waste Not range.768 kcal
£6.20
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
£8.30PopularROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh in a cranberry and almond dressing with roasted sweet potato, spinach, pomegranate and spicy seeds667 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
£10.40VeganSPELT, 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
£8.30Vegan
Crisps
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
£1.80TWO 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
Iced Drinks
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.155 kcal
£4.60ICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.90ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.1 kcal
£4.00VeganMUSCOVADO 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
£5.00PopularICED FLAT WHITE
110 kcal
£4.50SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.50ICED MOCHA
A delicious combination of ice, cold milk, bespoke Islands cocoa syrup and our House Blend espresso.265 kcal
£5.00VegetarianICED 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 MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.40ICED 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
£4.60VegetarianSMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.30SMALL ICED MOCHA
169 kcal
£4.70SMALL ICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.20
Hot Drinks
REGULAR 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 spendFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet90 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendLONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50Free 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 spendMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70Free with £20 spendREGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.60Free with £20 spendSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup167 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 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 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
£4.10Free 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
£4.40Free with £20 spendMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10Free with £20 spendSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.50Free with £20 spendGREEN 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 spendSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40Free with £20 spendSMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.30Free with £20 spendCORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20Free with £20 spendENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendLEMONGRASS & GINGER 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 spendSMALL MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.00Free with £20 spendEARL GREY TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendPEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spendBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80Free with £20 spend
Drinks
DAILY DOSE ORANGE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit49 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit26 kcal
£5.20DAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper52 kcal
£4.00VeganDAILY 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
£4.95VeganRAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10WILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.90MOMO 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£5.00BELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.60VeganBELU SPRING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled still mineral water£2.60VeganMOMO 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
£4.10
Sweets & Cakes
BLUEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD BRIOCHE
Brioche bun filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with fresh blueberries and buttery shortbread crumble352 kcal
£5.20VegetarianSOHO BUN
Little cream buns loaded with dark chocolate chips182 kcal
£2.40VegetarianREVERSE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chunks415 kcal
£3.80VegetarianCHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianFILLED CHAI & PISTACHIO COOKIE
A cookie filled with tea-infused, caramelised white chocolate ganache and rolled in nibbed pistachios. Experience the comfort of a cup of chai in cookie form.412 kcal
£4.20VegetarianBLACKBERRY & 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
£5.30VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE BROWNIE FINGER
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie finished with cocoa powder298 kcal
£3.70VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Rich dark chocolate batons wrapped in golden, flaky croissant pastry423 kcal
£3.60VegetarianCROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry374 kcal
£3.30VegetarianCINNAMON BUN
Golden, flaky croissant pastry filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, baked and then tossed in cinnamon sugar501 kcal
£4.35VegetarianALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.751 kcal
£4.70VegetarianAPPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.355 kcal
£5.40VeganGREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries202 kcal
£5.40PopularMANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.275 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
£4.35VegetarianCHOCOLATE & 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
£4.80Vegetarian
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.£5.30PopularMIXED OLIVE SOURDOUGH 280g
With succulent green and niçoise olives, thyme and a little sea salt, this loaf will transport you, no matter the weather. Fiendishly moreish, you’ll want a good few slices to go with lunch. With a robust crust and springy crumb, it’s made with regenerative wheat, wholemeal emmer, wholemeal spelt, wholemeal barley and wholemeal rye.£4.50VeganGLUTEN -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.£5.30VeganSEEDED 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 crumb£2.75VeganHAZELNUT AND WALNUT SOURDOUGH 500g
A hand shaped loaf baked using rye, spelt, emmer and chestnut flours. We flavour the dough with rosemary and studded with whole hazelnuts and walnuts.£5.40VeganRYE & BARLEY SOURDOUGH 550g
Inspired by the long tradition of North German and Nordic baking, this dark, earthy and fully fermented loaf is made with a mix of whole and broken kernels of rye and barley, as well as rye and barley flour. It is sweet and sour, with grassy notes, both malty and rich, with a long-lasting flavour profile and a complex, dense and grain-rich texture.£5.70Vegan
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.£35.20VeganSMOKED SALMON
Smoked salmon from our friends at Severn & Wye Smokery191 kcal
£7.90CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
This rich chocolate loaf cake is covered in chocolate icing and then sprinkled with roasted hazelnut pieces.341 kcal
£13.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL'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.£8.30VeganQUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts567 kcal
£11.00TOASTED 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
£6.00VeganTWO 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
£1.80SEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)202 kcal
£4.60VegetarianCHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers, topped with grated Quicke’s mature clothbound cheddar off-cuts. Part of our WASTE NOT range.216 kcal
£5.10PISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianTWO 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
£1.80HERITAGE 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
£7.20VegetarianCINNAMON CANDLE
Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. This scent evokes our much-loved cinnamon buns, where warming spiced notes of brown butter, burnt caramel and sweet cinnamon capture the bun’s mouthwatering aroma.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£30.00FOCACCIA 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.£30.00CANDLE VOTIVE SET X2
1 Olive Oil, Rosemary & Sea Salt Candle and 1 Brown Butter, Caramel & Warm Spices.Our bespoke scented candles are the brainchild of our collaboration with Earl of East and Surrey Ceramics. One scent evokes freshly baked focaccia, with notes of grassy olive oil, aromatic rosemary and a hint of sea salt; the other our much-loved cinnamon buns, where warming spiced notes of brown butter, burnt caramel and sweet cinnamon capture the bun’s mouthwatering aroma.Our candle holders are made by our long-time ceramics partner, Surrey Ceramics.£42.00HERITAGE 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
£6.60TOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50NUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70
