Bakery
Vegan bakery serving coffee and a wide selection of vegan cakes/treats including donuts, brownies and cookies. Delivers UK-wide. Open Mon-Wed 09:00-16:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-16:00. Closed Sun.
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45 Bank St, Galashiels, Scotland, TD1 1EP
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Last update on 19 Apr 2024 by PortiaLegge
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Added by PortiaLegge on 29 Apr 2022
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27 Reviews
First Review by xskate-edgex
aquickpeep
Points +28
Deeeeelightful - Edit
One word- outstanding. We don’t visit the Scottish Borders too often however when we do, this is the first cafe on the list to visit. The pastries are to die for (probably the best vegan almond croissant I’ve had…and I’ve had a lot). The coffees are also good quality (coconut milk cortado is very moreish).
Read moreAbsolute gem of a vegan cafe, with great food and drink, and really friendly service. Can’t recommend enough.
Pros: All of the pastries, Great coffee, Relaxed vibe and friendly service
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madatter
Points +36
Cosy but disappointing - Edit
My husband and I visited here for lunch. I had hoped for a sandwich but the only one on offer wasn't to my taste. We both opted for the soup which was very, very salty. Not nice at all. I couldn't finish mine. We shared a haggis roll which was nice but the highlight was the toffee doughnut. Unfortunately, they only had one left. We didn't visit particularly late in the day so I would have expected more choices to be left and not sold out. If you go when it's busy then you may find that you'll struggle to get a seat. Which are uncomfortable. The toilets were part dingy store room and you need to be careful of the seat as it moves when you sit down.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-03
Pros: Toffee doughnut, Haggis roll
Cons: Salty soup, Few options
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DavidPugh
Points +17
Cinnamon - Edit
Can’t believe I’ve only heard of this place today! Absolutely wonderful croissants, delicate and tasty. Really friendly and charming place.
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NadK19
Points +84
Best best bestest croissants - Edit
This place has the best croissants that we have ever tasted. And they are super friendly. We wish it was near to home, because if it were, we’d be regulars.
Read morePros: Friendliness, Croissants, Croissants
Cons: Nothing
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vegansaffron
Points +24
Lovely little cafe - Edit
Friendly, relaxed environment and welcoming staff. Food and drinks were lovely! All-round wonderful little bakery 💕
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Fadryn
Points +122
Superb - Edit
We absolutely love Zolas and have been known to drive from Lincoln on a Friday evening just so that we can have breakfast there on a Saturday. Fantastic coffee, and the paine suisse are the bomb.
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JigsawStu
Points +712
Vegan bakery and cafe - Edit
Love this place friendly staff great selection and constantly updating
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-01
Pros: Vegan sausage roll , Great choice of soft drinks , Fresh soups
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GillianG
Points +201
Worth the train ride by far! - Edit
Traveled down from Edinburgh just to try here and was definitely worth the trip! One of the best donuts I've had, and a fantastic haggis roll too. Good coffee and a cute wee space. Worth a trip to Gala!
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mariaruns
Points +349
Amazing bakery - Edit
Stopped to get lunch, picked up breakfast and snacks. Husband loved the vegan sausage roll with chilli jam, I had an amazing sandwich with mango chutney, samosas, hummus and salad, had a brownie for later and then heavenly almond croissants for breakfast the next day. Then got a cinnamon roll because they looked so good. Could have bought everything!
Read morePros: Range of options eg sweet and savoury , Almond croissants , Delicious food
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Snibby
Points +360
Yum cinnamon bun and hot chocolate!! - Edit
Had a delicious cinnamon bun and a really good hot chocolate! Such a cute cafe and will hopefully go back there soon.
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DaphD
Points +5978
Amazing food - Edit
This bakery has very tasty baked goods with great textures. I’m used to the tasty pastries of vegan Dutch bakeries, but Zola’s bakery even beats Saint Jean in Amsterdam. Their cruffin had such a great texture: crispy from the outside and very smooth from the inside. Really recommended! They have other very tasty foods as well.
Read moreThe bakery is very small with 4 seats at the window, 2 at a table and 2 on couches. They have a toilet, but it’s in a kind of storage room with no working water tap.
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JenniferLucy
Points +79
Very tasty - Edit
Lovely vegan foods here, also I like how they base the specials of the day based on the weather and season.
Read morePros: Vegan , Tasty
Cons: Small space with limited seating
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dynam!te
Points +484
So creative delicious food - Edit
All handmade by the owner, pastry, sandwiches, salads, the best hot chocolate ever and some fine food products such as chocolates and mayo etc.
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craigmc
Points +35539
Rocky - Edit
Met these lovely people at the Glasgow coffee festival and they only had rocky roads left.
Read moreCan’t complain as they were fantasy. Lots of mallow action and totally sweat.
Pros: Staff, Cake
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kathalyst
Points +20
Excellent wee vegan café - Edit
Great choice of fresh vegan food and baking.
Read moreI have enjoyed various soups, fabulous salad and two of the selection of 3 vegan brownies on offer. There are still lots of things to try. It's a tiny place but I've always found a seat and there is always a friendly atmosphere. It's worth a trip to Galashiels just to visit Zola's
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thenovicevegan
Points +299
Friendly wee cafe! - Edit
I visited Galashiels for the day and found this place. It’s central so is a10 minute walk from the train and bus stations. The food was really good and on my way home I picked up doughnuts and they were divine!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Outdoor seating, Doughnuts!
Cons: Cafe is quite small , None, None
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LucyRobinson
Points +25
Excellent variety and service - Edit
Wide variety of indulgent vegan baked goods. A great addition to the high street of Galashiels
Read morePros: All vegan, Christmas options!, Friendly staff
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TromboneFairy
Points +221
Great cafe - Edit
Fabby wee shop. Lots of lovely homemade sweet options and some savory too. Take away or sit in.
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PetulSlee
Points +90
Brilliant bakery! - Edit
Cakes and hot drinks were delicious. Hugely pleased to have a fully plant based bakery here in the Borders!
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imogenmichel
Points +2693
Incredible vegan food, drinks and cakes - Edit
I came to Zola’s Bakery for lunch today and everything was so good! The space is lovely, the bagel was delicious and the cookie was so tasty! The staff are great too - will definitely be back. Such a great addition to the Borders.
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boyleanthony
Points +16
Amazing coffee and cake selection! - Edit
Came this morning with a friend and was really pleasantly surprised to find such a good café in the borders. The coffee was excellent and felt spoiled for choice by the selection of vegan cakes and pastries. Everything was on par with any good city centre café, but without the price tag 😊
Read moreInterior was lovely too and made for a very comfortable experience all round. 10/10!
Thanks, I’ll be back and I’ll spread the word 😁
Pros: Friendly staff, Great coffee, Lovely cookie!
PortiaLegge
Thank you so much for the lovely review, has made my day! So glad you enjoyed your visit and the coffee/cake. Hope to see you again soon. xx
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Candyp
Points +70
Great Bakery and Coffee - Edit
Delicious home baked goods -we had the savory vegan tart and the cinnamon roll - both were really good and the latte with oatmeal milk was nice as well
Read morePros: Home Baked Goods, All plant based, Friendly atmosphere
PortiaLegge
Thank you for such a lovely review! Really appreciate you supporting my business xx
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TheEverydayVegan
Points +641
About time … - Edit
We got a great fully vegan cafe / eatery / bakery in the Scottish Borders. Super lovely owner, yummie food - both savoury and sweet and great coffee. What more could you want. Very cute space too, small but cosy and well designed. They sell a few non food items like canteens etc too. Go, go today!!
Read morePros: High quality home made food, Friendly, dedicated team, Decently priced with good portion size
PortiaLegge
Thank you Bas for the lovely review and for stopping by. It was lovely to meet you and i'm so glad you had such a positive experience. Hope to see you again soon xx
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sarahwilko
Points +161
Best in the borders ! - Edit
Zola’s bakery is a beautiful wee cafe in Galashiels. The borders have been crying out for a plant based/vegan cafe and this is so so good. The food is all cooked on site and the owner is so lovely. Lots of savoury and sweet options. I had the quiche and salad which was incredibly delicious, and my hubby had a cinnamon bun. Both sooo good and the coffee was also super too! We will be back 🙌..
Read morePros: Lots of savoury and sweet options , All homemade food , Beautifully fitted out cafe
PortiaLegge
Thank you for the lovely review Sarah, so glad you enjoyed your visit. It was lovely to meet you and serve you my homemade goods. Hope to see you again soon. xx
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christopherjboyce
Points +984
Divine little spot - delicious cakes and coffee - Edit
We've long needed a fully plant-based cafe in Gala, and this small cafe is just perfect. Been here a few times already since it opened and it will be a regular haunt of mine from here on in. Very friendly spot and easy to while away some time whether outdoors on a sunny day, indoors watching the world outside the window, or chatting with a friend or two. There are a wide selection of cakes and a few savoury items that are all very delicious from what I've tried so far (be warned the cinnamon buns disappear particularly early). The coffee is also very tasty too.
Read morePros: Fully plant-based, Very decent coffee, Friendly - staff and punters are chatty
PortiaLegge
Thank you Christopher for the lovely review! Always a pleasure to see you, so glad you enjoy your visits. See you soon xx
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Dede
Points +458
Cakes - Edit
Great range of vegan cakes and a cafe in centre of Halashiels.
Read morePros: Good choice of cakes, Nice to have vegan cafe in Gala
Cons: No bread
PortiaLegge
Thank you for your review, sorry you were disappointed when visiting our cafe and were expecting bread. We don't currently sell bread and haven't since starting up. We are sorry for any confusion about this, we are looking into this and hope to offer bread in the future. xx
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xskate-edgex
Points +983
Delicious tasty treats - Edit
Newly opened and much needed vegan bakery and coffeehouse in sleepy Galashiels. Inventive and quality baked goods and excellent coffee. All vegan!
Read moreYou can also buy coffee beans and paraphernalia from #girlswhogrind cooperative to take home.
This place is a welcome little gem in the heart of the Scottish Borders well worth a detour to.
Pros: Fresh and tasty, Great coffee , Friendly owners
PortiaLegge
Thank you for the lovely review! So glad you enjoyed your visit, hope to see you again soon xx
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