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GAIL's Bakery Menu Prices 2026: Full List, Breads & Best Value

GAIL's Bakery has been baking artisan breads and hand-crafting pastries since 2005, growing from a single Hampstead shop into one of Britain's most respected bakery chains. Every loaf is made using long-fermentation sourdough techniques, and the café menu spans everything from flaky croissants and cinnamon buns to hearty sandwiches and seasonal salads.

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Signature items

GAIL's Sourdough 650g£4.90
Almond Croissant£4.20
Smoked Chicken Caesar Club£9.00
Cinnamon Bun£4.00
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Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Cheapest item
Soho Bun £2.20
Most popular
Almond Croissant £4.20

GAIL's signature pastry

Best value bread
GAIL's Sourdough 650g £4.90
Best sandwich
Smoked Chicken Caesar Club £9.00
Full menu with prices

GAIL's Bakery full menu and current prices

Prices sourced from gails.com (online delivery menu) as of July 2026. In-store prices may differ slightly. Verify with your nearest GAIL's location.
Sourdough Bread14 itemsPastries12 itemsCakes & Muffins8 itemsBreakfast6 itemsSandwiches & Lunch15 itemsSalads6 itemsDrinks14 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the GAIL's Bakery menu

  1. 1Soho BunGAIL's smallest pastry£2.20
  2. 2Borekita£2.60
  3. 3Baguette 245g£2.90
  4. 4Croissant£2.90
  5. 5Plain Scone£2.90
  6. 6Sultana Scone£2.90
  7. 7Cheese Straw£3.10
  8. 8Granola Bar£3.20
  9. 9Pain au Chocolat£3.30
  10. 10Pain aux Raisins£3.30
What's new

New and limited-time items on the GAIL's Bakery menu

Seasonal

Roasted Strawberry, Pistachio & Quinoa Pot

Summer seasonal pot with roasted strawberries, pistachios and quinoa.

£4.70
Seasonal

Berry Brioche

Enriched brioche topped with fresh summer berries.

£4.60
Seasonal

Passionfruit Filled Bun

Seasonal enriched bun filled with tangy passionfruit cream.

£4.70
Seasonal

Plum Matcha Latte

Ceremonial-grade matcha latte with a plum syrup swirl.

£6.00
Size & price

GAIL's sourdough bread: size and price comparison

GAIL's sourdough loaves come in several sizes. Here is how weight and price compare across the range.

LoafWeightPrice
Mixed Olive Sourdough300g£4.20
GAIL's Sourdough650g£4.90
San Francisco Sourdough650g£4.90
Good Earth Sourdough1kg£5.10
GAIL's Sourdough (large)2kg£13.00
Price comparison

How GAIL's prices compare to other UK bakeries and cafés

Like-for-like comparison of common bakery items across UK chains.

ItemGAIL'sGreggsPret a Manger
Plain croissant£2.90£1.20£2.00
Sausage roll£4.60£1.25£3.99
Coffee (flat white / regular)from £3.70£1.90£3.35
Standard sandwich£6.70–£9.00£3.00–£4.00£4.99–£6.99
Artisan sourdough loaf£4.90n/an/a
About

About GAIL's Bakery

GAIL's Bakery was founded in 2005 when Tom Molnar and his partners opened the first bakery in Hampstead, north London, naming it after Gail Mejia, one of the founding team. The bakery set out to revive traditional long-fermentation bread-making in Britain at a time when mass-produced loaves dominated supermarket shelves. Its sourdough loaves, made with carefully sourced flours and left to ferment over many hours, quickly attracted a loyal following and distinguished GAIL's from the high-street coffee chains of the era.

From that single Hampstead shop the brand expanded carefully through London's neighbourhoods before reaching other UK cities. By the mid-2020s GAIL's operated more than 70 locations, each designed to feel like a local neighbourhood bakery rather than a franchise. The in-store experience emphasises the craft behind the products — visitors can see the bread racks, smell the freshly baked pastries, and choose from a menu that changes with the seasons. The cafés also serve specialty espresso drinks alongside their baked goods, making GAIL's a destination for both morning coffee and afternoon cake.

GAIL's has built a reputation for sourcing with purpose, working with British grain farmers and using upcycled grain by-products in its Waste-Less Sourdough to reduce food waste. The brand's online delivery service brings its breads and pastries nationwide, extending the GAIL's experience beyond its physical locations. Whether picking up a £2.90 croissant before work or ordering a 2kg celebration loaf for a gathering, customers consistently cite the quality of ingredients and the warmth of the bakery environment as what keeps them coming back.

70+UK locations
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££price range

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is GAIL's Bakery sourdough made fresh daily?

Yes. GAIL's bakes its sourdough loaves fresh in each bakery every day. The doughs undergo a long slow fermentation — often 24 hours or more — before being shaped and baked on-site, which is why the bread has a complex flavour and open crumb structure distinctive to naturally leavened bread.

What is the cheapest item on the GAIL's menu?

The Soho Bun at £2.20 is typically the most affordable individual item at GAIL's. A Borekita (small savoury pastry) comes in at £2.60, and a plain Baguette or Croissant is £2.90, making the pastry and bread range accessible for a quick bite.

Does GAIL's Bakery have vegan options?

Yes. GAIL's offers a good range of vegan items. All of their sourdough and rye loaves are vegan, as are the baguette and many of the salads such as the Roasted Sweet Potato & Freekeh and Aubergine, Crunchy Slaw & Herbs sandwich. The cold-pressed Daily Dose juice range and most bottled drinks are also vegan.

Does GAIL's have gluten-free bread?

GAIL's sells a Gluten-Free Sourdough (350g, £4.90) for those avoiding gluten. Bear in mind that GAIL's bakeries handle wheat-containing products throughout the day, so cross-contamination is possible and those with coeliac disease should speak with staff before ordering.

How much does a GAIL's sandwich cost?

GAIL's sandwiches range from around £6.70 for the Mozzarella & Pesto up to £9.00 for the Smoked Chicken Caesar Club. Most sandwiches fall in the £7.00–£8.00 bracket. Half-portions of certain sandwiches such as the Caesar Club are available for around £5.40.

Can I order GAIL's bread and pastries for delivery?

Yes. GAIL's operates an online delivery service at gails.com with a minimum order of £20. The delivery range covers most of the UK. Items are packaged to maintain freshness during transit. Note that in-store prices and online delivery prices may differ slightly.

What coffee does GAIL's Bakery serve?

GAIL's cafés serve specialty espresso drinks made with their own House Blend beans, roasted to their specification. The menu typically includes flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes and filter coffee alongside a seasonal specials board. Cold brew options, iced matcha lattes and specialty drinks such as the Black Sesame Iced Matcha and Plum Matcha Latte are also available.

Where is GAIL's Bakery located?

GAIL's has over 70 locations, the majority in London across neighbourhoods such as Hampstead, Notting Hill, Soho, Islington, Clapham and many others. The chain has also expanded to other UK cities. You can find your nearest branch using the store finder on gails.com.

Is GAIL's Bakery part of a franchise?

GAIL's operates as a company-owned bakery chain rather than a traditional franchise, which helps it maintain consistency in baking standards and ingredient sourcing across all locations. The brand was acquired by the German bakery group Bertelsmann's Bäckerei Reinecke in 2018, supporting its UK expansion, while retaining its original bakery ethos and independent feel.