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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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MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
275 kcal
£5.40GREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
202 kcal
£5.40APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.40SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
460 kcal
£8.40PARMESAN CHICKEN ON A CREAM BUN
716 kcal
£8.15DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
26 kcal
£5.20Drink, Pastry & Breakfast Pot
£12.30CHRISTMAS BUN
562 kcal
£5.40AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20BEETROOT, 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
PARMESAN CHICKEN ON A CREAM BUN
Highly rated· Parmesan crumb-coated chicken thigh, with chilli aïoli, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and cucumber pickles on a toasted sesame bun716 kcal
£8.15SMOKED SALMON BAGEL, GAIL's SCHMEAR, PICKLED PINK ONIONS
Highly rated· Smoked salmon, pink pickled onion, cream cheese, capers, cucumber and watercress on a plain bagel460 kcal
£8.40MOZZARELLA & 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
£7.70Vegetarian
Savouries
CHEESE & LEEK BRIOCHE BUN
A rich and pillowy brioche, layered with cheddar bechamel and melt-in-the-mouth leeks. Topped with freshly grated salted ricotta.630 kcal
£6.30
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
£8.30VegetarianCHICKEN, 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
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
£1.80TWO 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
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
£5.00ICED FLAT WHITE
110 kcal
£4.50ICED 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
£4.60VegetarianICED 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
£4.80VegetarianSMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£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
£5.00VeganICED MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.40SMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.30SMALL 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
£4.20REGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk166 kcal
£4.30REGULAR LATTE
168 kcal
£4.30LONG BLACK
19 kcal
£3.60SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk134 kcal
£4.00CHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50MILK HOT CHOCOLATE, 48% COCOA
A hot chocolate made with melted 48% milk chocolate and steamed milk.272 kcal
£4.40VegetarianMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk117 kcal
£4.00DARK HOT CHOCOLATE, 70% COCOA
A hot chocolate made with melted 70% dark chocolate and steamed milk.277 kcal
£4.40VegetarianSPICED CAFÉ AU LAIT
A short black coffee sweetened with muscovado syrup and topped with hot milk and a dash of ground nutmeg.137 kcal
£4.90VegetarianCORTADO
45 kcal
£4.20VegetarianREGULAR FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.60LEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10SHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80GREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.70SMALL FILTER
Specially sourced and roasted every season19 kcal
£3.30SMALL 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
£3.80VeganDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80VeganBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80Vegan
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 SUPER STRAWB
This is a truly decadent, refreshing cold pressed juice with Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Basil45 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE HOT SHOT
A fiery, hot shot made with lemon, ginger, agave and cayenne pepper52 kcal
£4.00VeganMOMO PASSIONFRUIT KOMBUCHA
19 kcal
£5.00VeganBELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.60VeganDAILY 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£5.00DAILY 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£2.60VeganMOMO 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
£4.10WILDPRESS APPLE
100% freshly squeezed apple juice using lesser-known apple varieties from wild & hidden orchards.£4.90RAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10
Sweets & Cakes
CHRISTMAS 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 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
£7.20VegetarianMANDARIN & WHITE CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Light and fragrant, this panettone is flavoured with sun-dried mandarin and the subtle, rounded sweetness of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianCHOCOLATE & TAHINI BITE
Sticky tahini and dark chocolate cake topped with sesame seeds116 kcal
£2.40VeganBROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianLEMON 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
£13.20VegetarianMINI FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, light, flourless chocolate cake482 kcal
£5.10VegetarianRICCIARELLI
Seasonal, chewy almond biscuits made with ground almonds, vanilla, fresh lemon zest and a dusting of icing sugar.91 kcal
£7.20VegetarianBARLEY, 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
£3.80VeganMALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianSULTANA SCONE
Crumbly crust and soft, flaky interior with plump, juicy sultanas430 kcal
£3.30VegetarianPISTACHIO FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianSEA SALT CARAMEL, BANANA & PECAN CAKE
Banana bread topped with salted caramel and piled high with caramelised, salted pecans432 kcal
£5.00VegetarianGINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
This dark, spicy loaf cake is made with treacle, muscovado sugar, spices, grated, ground and candied ginger and a hint of black pepper for an extra warming kick. Topped with a ginger crumble.314 kcal
£13.20Vegetarian
Pastries & Breakfast Pots
CROISSANT
Rich, all-butter flaky pastry374 kcal
£3.30VegetarianMANGO & PASSIONFRUIT CHIA POT
Chia seeds in coconut milk and yoghurt with diced mango & passion fruit. Topped with toasted coconut.275 kcal
£5.40PopularCHRISTMAS 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
£5.40VegetarianAPPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.355 kcal
£5.40PopularGREEK YOGHURT WITH BLUEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT COMPOTE
Strained Greek yogurt layered with blueberry and blackcurrant compôte, served with fresh blueberries202 kcal
£5.40PopularALMOND CROISSANT
Made using twice-baked, unsold croissants and topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Part of our Waste Not range.751 kcal
£4.70VegetarianCHOCOLATE 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
GLUTEN -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.£5.30VeganBRUERN 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.£8.30VeganBROWN 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.£2.85Vegan
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.£35.20VeganCHOCOLATE 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
£7.20VegetarianMANDARIN & WHITE CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Light and fragrant, this panettone is flavoured with sun-dried mandarin and the subtle, rounded sweetness of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianCANDLE 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.£42.00CINNAMON 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.£30.00SMOKED 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.£8.30VeganFOCACCIA 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.£30.00PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50BROWN BUTTER FINANCIERS
Soft, chewy financiers made with browned butter, almond flour & egg whites123 kcal
£7.20VegetarianLEMON 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
£13.20VegetarianRICCIARELLI
Seasonal, chewy almond biscuits made with ground almonds, vanilla, fresh lemon zest and a dusting of icing sugar.91 kcal
£7.20VegetarianMALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20VegetarianPISTACHIO & 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
£1.80CHEDDAR 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 FINANCIER
Almond cake with pistachios130 kcal
£7.20VegetarianHERITAGE 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
£7.20VegetarianSEEDED CRACKERS
Crispy, buttermilk crackers with a mix of seeds and spices (fennel, poppy, sesame, caraway, nigella, golden linseed and brown linseed)202 kcal
£4.60VegetarianTWO 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
£1.80CRUNCHY HAZELNUT SPREAD
Made by our partners at Islands, a sweet spread made with Italian hazelnuts567 kcal
£11.00QUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianCOMPANION
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.£7.20TOASTED 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
£6.00VeganTOTE BAG
GAIL's oversized tote bag, crafted by RE-WRAP.£27.50GINGER & TREACLE LOAF CAKE
This dark, spicy loaf cake is made with treacle, muscovado sugar, spices, grated, ground and candied ginger and a hint of black pepper for an extra warming kick. Topped with a ginger crumble.314 kcal
£13.20VegetarianGAIL's WHOLEBEAN DECAF 500g
£18.70
Christmas Shop
CHRISTMAS 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
£5.40VegetarianMANDARIN & WHITE CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH PANETTONE 1kg
Light and fragrant, this panettone is flavoured with sun-dried mandarin and the subtle, rounded sweetness of white chocolate.£38.50VegetarianCANDLE 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.£42.00CINNAMON 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.£30.00PARMESAN SHORTBREAD
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly parmesan biscuits.42 kcal
£7.50RICCIARELLI
Seasonal, chewy almond biscuits made with ground almonds, vanilla, fresh lemon zest and a dusting of icing sugar.91 kcal
£7.20VegetarianMALT LOAF
A malt loaf studded with cranberries, sour cherries and candied orange peel.218 kcal
£13.20Vegetarian