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About GAIL's Bakery - St Alban's
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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APPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
355 kcal
£5.40SAUSAGE ROLL
563 kcal
£5.20MATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70MOZZARELLA & PESTO SANDWICH
442 kcal
£7.70REGULAR MOCHA
263 kcal
£4.70BEETROOT, LENTIL AND GOAT'S CHEESE WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
668 kcal
£8.30AVOCADO ON TOAST
557 kcal
£8.20DAILY DOSE GLORIOUS GREENS
26 kcal
£5.20MUSCOVADO ICED LATTE
184 kcal
£4.90ROASTED SWEET POTATO & FREEKEH SALAD
667 kcal
£8.30
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
£3.30VegetarianAPPLE & BLACKCURRANT OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats topped with tart blackcurrant compote, almond butter and toasted almond nibs.355 kcal
£5.40Popular
Toast
AVOCADO ON TOAST
Highly rated· 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
Hot Drinks
REGULAR LATTE
186 kcal
£4.30VegetarianFLAT WHITE
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with thin, textured milk. Concentrated yet balanced and sweet101 kcal
£4.20VegetarianREGULAR CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of House Blend Espresso a thick layer micro foam and textured milk176 kcal
£4.30VegetarianMATCHA LATTE
187 kcal
£4.70REGULAR MOCHA
Double shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and a smaller layer of micro foam and house-made cocoa syrup263 kcal
£4.70VegetarianCHAI LATTE
228 kcal
£4.50CORTADO
50 kcal
£4.20VegetarianHOT CHOCOLATE 55% COCOA, MILK
With notes of caramel and malt253 kcal
£4.40SMALL CAPPUCCINO
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with a thick layer micro foam and textured milk109 kcal
£4.00VegetarianSHORT BLACK
19 kcal
£3.40VegetarianHOT CHOCOLATE 75% COCOA, DARK
With notes of nuts and raisins251 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.140 kcal
£4.90VegetarianSMALL MATCHA LATTE
127 kcal
£4.70LONG BLACK
22 kcal
£3.60VegetarianSMALL MOCHA
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk and house-made cocoa syrup175 kcal
£4.40VegetarianSMALL 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
£4.10ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens1 kcal
£3.80SMALL LATTE
Single shot of House Blend Espresso with silky textured milk124 kcal
£4.00VegetarianMATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.10PEPPERMINT TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganGREEN TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganLEMONGRASS & GINGER TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganROOIBOS TEA
Whole leaf JING tea sourced direct from tea gardens0 kcal
£3.80VeganDARJEELING SECOND FLUSH TEA
1 kcal
£3.80VeganBLACKCURRANT & HIBISCUS TEA
2 kcal
£3.80Vegan
Iced Drinks
ICED LATTE
A summer favourite. All we need is ice, cold milk and our iconic espresso.157 kcal
£4.50VegetarianMUSCOVADO 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
£4.90VegetarianICED MATCHA LATTE
180 kcal
£4.90ICED BLACK
One for the coffee purist. GAIL’s House Blend espresso poured over water and ice.22 kcal
£3.90VegetarianICED 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 FLAT WHITE
113 kcal
£4.40VegetarianICED 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 MATCHA TEA
30 kcal
£4.20SMALL ICED CHOCOLATE
200 kcal
£4.30SMALL ICED MATCHA LATTE
115 kcal
£4.50
Drinks
DAILY 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
£4.00VeganDAILY DOSE APPLE JUICE
Cold-pressed in Cambridgeshire at the Daily Dose pressery using wonky fruit55 kcal
£4.95VeganDAILY DOSE TURMERIC SHOT
A bold, spicy shot infused with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.£4.00VeganMOMO PASSIONFRUIT KOMBUCHA
19 kcal
£5.00VeganBELU SPARKLING WATER
330ml. Ethical British bottled sparkling mineral water£2.60VeganRAPSCALLION BURNT LEMON CAN
20 kcal
£4.10RAPSCALLION GINGA NINJA CAN
14 kcal
£4.10
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
£8.30VegetarianROASTED 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
£8.30Vegan
Sandwiches
MOZZARELLA & 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
£7.70PopularMINI 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
£3.60
Savouries
SAUSAGE ROLL
Minced pork seasoned with rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano and mustard, wrapped in buttery puff pastry and sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds.563 kcal
£5.20CHEESE STRAW
Crispy puff pastry with mature cheddar cheese292 kcal
£3.40Vegetarian
Sweets & Cakes
MINCE 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
£17.60VegetarianCHOCOLATE MUFFIN
Light vanilla sponge packed with chocolate chips547 kcal
£4.20VegetarianBROWN 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
£4.20VegetarianBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40Vegetarian
Bread
CHALLAH TIN LOAF
*New recipe*A challah loaf made with heritage white and wholemeal flours. The dough is enriched with egg, rapeseed oil and a touch of sugar for a golden crust and comforting, soft crumb.£5.90VegetarianSEEDED 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£2.75VeganMIXED 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.£4.50VeganPOTATO & 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.£5.70VeganSAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH HALF LOAF 325g
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.£2.65VeganBROWN 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
MINCE 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
£17.60VegetarianGAIL'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.£56.00VeganBROWNIE BITES
A decadent, fudgey dark chocolate brownie bite finished with cocoa powder139 kcal
£7.20VegetarianGAIL'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.£8.30VeganGAIL'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.£8.30VeganHERITAGE 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
£7.20VegetarianCHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Crunchy chocolate almond biscuits with hazelnuts100 kcal
£7.40VegetarianSEEDED 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 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
£6.20VeganPISTACHIO & SOUR CHERRY BISCOTTI
Crunchy almond biscuit with pistachio and sour cherries113 kcal
£7.40VegetarianQUICKE'S WHEY BUTTER
Made using the whey cream left over from the cheddar cheese-making process. Part of our Waste Not range737 kcal
£5.40VegetarianORGANIC 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
£6.20VeganCOMPANION
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
£6.00VeganNUT BISCUITS
Thin, crispy biscuits made with almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachiosNutritional information is per biscuit82 kcal
£7.20Vegetarian
Christmas Shop
MINCE 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
£17.60VegetarianBROWN 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
£4.20Vegetarian