Italian Bakery · Herne Bay town centre
The Key Menu & Prices
Planning what to order at The Key? This menu gathers the bakes you are most likely to find at an Italian bakery like this, with indicative prices for 2026.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Key. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pane (Breads)
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £4.25 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
- Pane casereccioVVGDF £4.35 Homemade-style country loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle.
- Pane puglieseVVGDF £5.60 Large round semolina loaf from Puglia with a golden crumb.
- Taralli (bag)VVGDF £4.35 Crunchy ring-shaped crackers with fennel seed or chilli.
- CiabattaPopularVVGDF £3.80 Rustic slipper-shaped loaf with an open, holey crumb and floury crust.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- Pastiera napoletanaV £3.75 Easter wheat and ricotta tart scented with orange blossom.
- BomboloneV £2.90 Italian doughnut filled with crema pasticcera and rolled in sugar.
- Sfogliatella ricciaPopularV £4.00 Shell-shaped pastry of crisp layers filled with semolina ricotta and citrus.
- Babà al rumV £4.15 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- Cornetto alla cremaV £3.20 Italian croissant with a softer crumb, filled with custard.
Biscotti
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £5.20 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
- Baci di damaVN £6.65 Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.
- Panettone (seasonal)V £28.00 Tall, fluffy Milanese Christmas bread with candied fruit and raisins.
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £6.10 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
- Biscotti al limoneV £4.75 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
Salato (Savoury)
- Sfincione £4.70 Thick Sicilian pizza with tomato, onions, anchovies and breadcrumbs.
- Porchetta panino £8.15 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
- Pizza al taglioPopularV £3.95 Rectangular Roman-style pizza sold by the slice with seasonal toppings.
- Torta salataV £6.20 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
- PanzerottoV £3.85 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
Caffè
- AranciataVVGGF £1.95 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.75 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
- Caffè latteVGF £3.05 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
- CappuccinoVGF £3.30 Espresso with steamed and foamed milk, best before noon.
- AffogatoVGF £5.15 Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso.
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.65 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £4.45 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
Coffee
- LatteVGF £3.50 Espresso topped with plenty of steamed milk and a thin foam layer.
- MochaVGF £4.50 Espresso, chocolate and steamed milk finished with whipped cream.
- CappuccinoVGF £3.60 Espresso with steamed milk and a deep layer of foam, dusted with cocoa.
- Iced coffeeVGF £3.70 Espresso over ice with milk, sweetened with syrup if you like.
- Oat milk or syrup extraVVGGF £0.65 Add oat, soya or almond milk, or a vanilla, caramel or hazelnut syrup.
- Flat whitePopularVGF £3.40 Double shot with velvety microfoam, strong and silky.
Ordering tips for The Key
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (9am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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