Guide to Vegan Food and Drinks at Gail’s Bakery (Updated July 25)
Are you wondering what vegan food and drinks Gail’s Bakery has to offer? My helpful guide will explain what you can and can’t order on their menu!
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A Brief History of Gail’s Bakery
Gail’s Bakery sprang out of Gail Mejia’s Bakery Factory, an artisanal company supplying fine breads to local restaurants. In 2005, the first Gail’s opened, in Hampstead High Street. providing bread-lovers the chance to try the delicious products they might have sampled in local restaurants. Back then, sourdough was still a novelty, and it wouldn’t be until 2020 when we all started to produce it in our kitchens during lockdown.
Since 2005, Gail’s has expanded beyond London, into Kent, Surrey and Essex and beyond, but retaining the artisanal vibe that made it so popular in the first place. There are currently over 170 branches nationwide, with plans for another 40 opening this year alone.
Gail’s is not the cheapest option on the high street, but you do pay for a quality product, and the sandwiches are delicious, offering a more diverse selection than you find in other bakery chains. They have changing menus that offer a genuinely seasonal approach to bakery food items.
So, here are food and drinks that are vegan friendly and can be found in your local branch of Gail’s. Please note, some stores may not stock all the vegan food options.
It’s really important to remember that if you’re unsure what is vegan, just to ask your barista: they are trained intensively to know exactly what you are after and give you coffee advice. Of course, if you have an allergy, always ask your barista to check for cross-contamination risks with products too.
What Coffees are Vegan at Gail’s Bakery?
All of Gail’s coffees can be veganised, just ask for your preference of milk:
- Flat White
- Cortado
- Short Black
- Long Black
- Filter
- Latte
- Cappuccino
- Mocha
What Plant Based Milks are available at Gail’s?
- Bonsoy Soy
- Oat
What Syrups and Speciality Flavours are Vegan at Gail’s?
None of Gail’s syrups contain nut or dairy allergens, so these are all good to choose from:
- Muscovado Syrup
- Cocoa Syrup
- Agave
What Non-Coffee Hot Drinks are Vegan at Gail’s?
So what can you drink at Gail’s if you don’t like coffee?
- English Breakfast Tea
- Earl Grey
- Peppermint Tea
- Lemongrass and Ginger Tea
- Rooibos Tea
- Darjeeling Second Flush Tea
- Blackcurrant and Hibiscus Tea
- Chai Latte
- Matcha Latte
- Matcha Tea
Is Gail’s Hot Chocolate Vegan?
Gail’s 75% and 55% cocoa hot chocolate is vegan, just ask for it to be made with your plant-based milk of choice.
What Cold / Iced Drinks are Vegan at Gail’s?
The following iced drinks can all be made vegan, simply ask for the milk of your choice.
- Iced Latte
- Iced Flat White
- Iced Chai Latte
- Iced Chocolate
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Iced Matcha Tea
- Iced Mocha Latte
- Iced Black
- Darjeeling Iced Tea with Strawberry and Sichuan Pepper
- Iced Matcha with Cucumber and Elderflower
- Muscovado Iced Latte – if made with dairy-free milk
What Food is Vegan at Gail’s?
Gail’s are famous for serving high-quality, seasonal food, and whilst in the past they have offered a large variety of vegan options, much like many of the other high street chains, they have pared this down (certainly for the summer anyway), although this is often store dependant.
I find that periodically this list of vegan food changes, possibly with seasonal updates, but these are usually on the menu throughout the year (albeit sporadically).
Vegan Breakfast items at Gail’s
- Avocado on Toast
- Toast with Almond Butter, various jams
- Raspberry and Almond Butter Overnight Oats
- Seeded Overnight Oats
- Mango and Passionfruit Chia Pot
Vegan Lunch Options at Gail’s
- Mini Avocado and Chickpea on a vegan Challah bun
- Charred Aubergine and Mint Sandwich
- Roasted Freekeh and Sweet Potato Salad
- Summer Vegetable and Roasted Aubergine Salad
- Spelt, Cauliflower and Ferments Salad
Vegan Breads, Cakes and Sweet Treats at Gail’s
- Barley, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookie
- Chocolate and Tahini Bite
- All loaves of bread except the burger buns
Updated July 25
