Bakery
Vegan bakery serving coffee and a wide selection of vegan cakes/treats including donuts, brownies and cookies. Delivers UK-wide. Reported closed August 2025.
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45 Bank St, Galashiels, Scotland, TD1 1EP
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Last update on 07 Dec 2025 by Humscruddle
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Added by PortiaLegge on 29 Apr 2022
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31 Reviews
First Review by xskate-edgex
craigmc
Points +41861
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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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4531
Zola’s Bakery - Edit
A wonderful bakery with an impressive selection of all-vegan treats, all freshly made on-site. I spent ages trying to decide—everything looked so tempting! I eventually settled on the pesto potato salad for lunch and saved an almond croissant for breakfast the next day. Both were delicious. The staff were warm, welcoming and patient whilst I ummed and ahhed!
Read moreIt’s bittersweet to hear from their Facebook page that they’ll be closing later this year as the owner/s prepare to move to Norwich. Wishing them all the best for the next chapter—so glad I had the chance to visit before they go.
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catandcupcake
Points +8026
Lovely - Edit
Great that Galashiels has a vegan cafe! Good range of cakes and drinks. Everything we tried was delicious, especially the white chocolate pistachio cookie!
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johannemica
Points +75
Wonderful - Edit
We always go to Zola’s every time we travel to Scotland. They have a wonderful selection of bread, cakes and pastries. My special favourites are the cinnamon bun and the almond pain au chocolat. It’s also very doggy friendly and the staff are always lovely too.
Read morePros: Incredible choice, Dog friendly
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richtea
Points +89
Tasty vegan food! - Edit
Loads of choice, delicious food and all vegan. Great!
Read morePros: Soup & Sourdough, Cakes, Choice of Lattes
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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 +40
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 +37
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 +94
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 +32
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 +164
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 +802
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
JigsawStu
VERY SAD ITS NOW CLOSED
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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 +447
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 +394
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 +7135
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 +103
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 +683
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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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 +249
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 +94
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 +2750
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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