T-4-2 in Scottish Borders

Had been looking forward to my visit made specifically to try this place out. Noone else in except the numerous staff all talking away happily to each other. After looking at menu which looked fabulous I went up to order as none of staff looked vaguely interested in taking my order. No sit down we will come to you. I sat and waited and the place started to fill. 3 other tables came in and someone came from behind the counter to clear dirty dishes that had been on a table when I went in. Finally someone came to serve me and I commented on my wait to which I was given a story about the coffee machine not working which was why staff were chatting. Hmmmmn really. Then as of course luck would have it they were out of the very thing I was there to have. I will give them another chance another day as the menu was interesting but the service was shockingly bad especially if they then are having to tell people no coffee! Zero recognition of interaction with customers and I speak as someone with a long hospitality career. Great location great menu but lacking in customer connection.

It’s changed its name it’s under new management the more team polite the produce all home made it’s fantastic as good as before if not better ite not emulating what went before it’s being original opposite the great tapestry and to the fight a wee bit give it a try

Super cakes here, baked daily on the premises. A great selection of teas and hot chocolates too. Other drinks and food are available. But really, the cakes are the star of the show

We were here this morning for a wee snack lovely wee place very reasonable the ladies are lovely Moria so nice always has time for a wee chat .keep up the good work guys.

Had lunch here and was totally impressed. One of those little cafes that has great homemade food and wonderful service. Lovely menu and the food was delicious. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Amazing tasty Tray bakes and scones as well as hot drinks that we had as a takeaway. All fresh and homemade means you can taste the quality. Staff very good.

Myself and hubby have popped in here a few times when in Gala. Great selection of sarnies, soups, freshly baked scones and cakes. Staff all very friendly!

Lovely place for a tea or coffee. Cakes and scones are amazing. Staff always friendly and helpful will go out of the way to be helpful. Well worth a visit

Very friendly and obliging. We ordered coffee and a piece of Victoria Sponge cake to share. The cake came already halved onto two plates each with fork and pot of cream, really kind. Cake excellent. Staff very pleasant.

We stopped here on our way to Scotland after reading good reviews. Nice little cafe with excellent selection of food and drink. We had the brie and bacon which was great and a nice can of Ironbru :)

Had a wee trip down the Borders today a nipped in for some lunch. The young lady serving was very pleasant. The food was delicious, ordered soup and panini and was very tasty.

A busy friendly cafe with fresh baked scones,cakes and bacon rolls. A lovely atmosphere makes you feel at home.

You name it it’s on the menu. Soup combo is delicious so much to choose from. Cakes scones galore. Milk shakes flavoured got chocolate

If you are ever in Galashiels and in need of a boostGo along to T 4 2 restaurant where you can have great plates of food ,snacks and great coffeeBut the creme de la creme is the chocolate fudge cake seved with warm cream and a strawberry It is to die for I can`t pass the place without buying!!!!!All served with lovely caring people

Visited twice for breakfast when visiting for a wedding for breakfast rolls. It’s not clear on the menu but they can put anything in a roll and even had square sausage which was an extra treat. The tea is loose leaf and the coffees were excellent (so my other half tells me). We even treated ourselves to a big slice of Victoria sponge which was devine. Only downside is once taking your initial order, you won’t have a waitress come to your table again so you have to pop to the kitchen at the back to order more and ask to settle the bill.

Lovely fresh cakes on offer to eat in or take out. Friendly table service offering a wide variety of lunches such as sandwiches toastie baked potatoes soup - home made

We visited T-4-2 this afternoon on a recommendation of a friend. The food was very good, although my baked potato could have been in the oven slightly longer. My partner enjoyed his Mac & cheese, but we were surprised it came with crisps, salad & toast. The waitress was very sweet, but the only problem for me was the unironed tablecloths. The top one was beautifully embroidered& I understand the reason for the glass on the table top, but oh dear - crumpled cloths on every table. Lets hope that the next time I visit that someone has bought the owner an iron!

First time using this lovely local company. We placed an order for a party we were having at home. The food as delivered on time and looked and tasted amazing..

My friend and i wanted a quick lunch and ordered a carry out it was very quick and the place was so welcoming.

Fantastic service food was brilliant and catered amazingly for ceiliac allergy . Can't fault the place

This is a lovely clean cafe Good menu for a meal and fantastic home baking scones, cakes and more. Table serves is a lovely touch. Highly recommend A +++++

Its been a while since iv been in but was lovley and all homemade can take kids in and service always comes with a smile

went for a run one sunday to galashiels and came a cross this lovely wee tea room full of charm i had a plate of chicken and rice soup very fresh and tasty with 2 slices of fresh bread tea and a tray bake rocky road all very nice with loose tea in a pot as well if your out for a run i would recommend going in for lunch you will not be disappointed

wonderful food and staff; everything handmade to highest standards; service second to none by friendly staff

We stopped here for tea and cake after exploring on the Borders Railway. Nice to see lots of varieties of loose leaf tea on the menu. Homemade mince pies and cakes on offer as well as hot and cold food. We did not have a meal but the ones leaving the kitchen looked delicious.

Small inside but never fails, simple but lovely food each time. Nice for a catch up with a friend, only downfall is the limited space inside for seating

I have to say when I'm asked by friends to catch up over coffee the only place I can go is here!

Visited on a cold Saturday. This is a busy wee place and it only has 8 tables so be quick. Very good select of sandwiches, wraps etc and nice homemade soup. Baking is varied and very light. Lots of choices for drinks, can recommend the flavoured hot chocolates. A bit cramped at peak time but worth a visit. Staff friendly.

Dropped in here for coffee and it was lovely. Small place but very nice staff. Very friendly. Just off the main street in Galashiels.

I visited here with my husband and daughter (12.11.17). I had the stovies and my husband and daughter had the chilli, was absolutely fantastic. We arrived at a busy time, therefore no seat!! The young girl in the preparation area gave us a smile and came up to us and asked if we would mind waiting 5 minutes, as a couple were leaving. Brilliant places for families to visit. Would definitely recommend

I was in the local area, and decided to pop in for some lunch before heading off to continue my travels. It was a very busy Saturday afternoon when I came in and upon receiving my food and drink, it was clear to see why. The food was very tasty, and while not many places sell it, T-4-2 does sell Ice tea, which is a must to have, as ice tea is the nectar of the tea gods! It also came in a cute little jug which was a nice touch. The staff were very friendly, and the waitress who served me, a young blonde girl, while it being a very busy in the cafe and she seemed to be doing the majority of the work, was still able to serve with a smile and was very polite and informative, 5 star service!

Had a wee run down to Galashiels this afternoon(12.11.2117) and popped into T 4 2, my husband ordered macaroni & cheese which he says was tasty, a pot of tea for two and I ordered the egg mayonnaise on a baguette which also started out to be tasty.but to my disgust I felt a long hair go down the back of my throat with the other end outside my mouth! I pulled out the hair and as awful as it sounds took another bite. It was at that point I looked inside the baguette and saw another long hair actually within the egg mayonnaise, nope, that was it.i discreetly drew the young girl serving aside and explained that had happened, no apology was offered just would you like something else? No thank you. I waited on my husband finishing his food and even at the point of paying there was still no apology, just a," was everything okay for you?" She was very young though and maybe just inexperienced. The girl who was making the food had long hair hanging loose over the preperation area and when we went outside she was standing in plain sight smoking, yuck, won't be back and it needs a good clean too, check the area above the cake display ladies and clean the cobwebs!

Such a cute little shop, there’s only 6 tables so make sure you get here in time on busy days!...

Very friendly staff, great services and good prices. Would advise anyone to go from couples to families catters for all ages

Came for a quick lunch while visiting Galashiels. Friendly and efficient service, clean and bright decor, and good value food.

great tea room for snack, lunch, aftenoon tea....or a take away coffee, also do outside cateringTerrific staff. always very cheerful and accommodating. do glutenfree food too :)

Called in because the place we were recommended to had closed. I am so glad we did good coffee, reasonably priced and homemade cakes.The exterior was not particularly attractive, but the welcome made up for it. Did I say the cakes were homemade, and the coffee was good?Very reasonably priced and warm, lovelyYou are sure of good old fashioned value.

Visited this cafe for hot drinks on a wet day. Staff were fine and drinks OK but loud radio music spoiled enjoyment and felt the place could do with a thorough clean.

Would definitely recommend this little coffee shop excellent quality home baking spotlessly clean and excellent customer service.

a small very friendly tearoom, excellent staff, great menu and nothing is too much bother for the team. I have been going there for years and it is an ideal place to meet up

Stopped off here coming back to Scotland from camping in the Lakes. What a great wee cafe with delicious home cooking and friendly staff. Will definitely pop in when passing again

Morning coffee with some of their marvellous home baking is just a joy! Lunchtime delights are things like, home made stovies, there's always a home made soup on the go. The home made macaroni cheese is just so yummy.All in all, a fantastic experience. If you find yourself in Gala, go try it out as it's fantastic.They now also have another outlet round by the bus station that does the same delicious food but on a take-away menu. Complete with napkins, the good old plastic cutlery and a polystyrene box that keeps it as hot as you need it. Fantastic food and cheap as chips.

I really enjoyed my chili hot chocolate, quiche and chocolate fudge cake not too mention the proper leaf tea with a strainer. Friendly service. Good prices.

I saw this place while wandering through Galashiels and wanted to try. Delicious cakes and very tasteful hot drinks. Good prices.

Popped in for a quick lunch. Had roast beef stovies with beetroot and oatcakes and a large glass of milk. Followed by a large slice of Victoria sponge with fresh cream. Service was prompt and the food was excellent. very reasonable price. Thoroughly enjoyed. Will definitely be back.

This was our first visit to this small cafe. Situated town centre, I would say that it seats about 20 people. Very quirky inside with shelves laden with various tea pots, it's very homely inside. All staff extremely friendly and a decent menu, mainly serving light lunches and cakes. Nice selection of gluten free food as well. For those visiting the town, there is ample public parking (chargeable) at the rear. We both had piping hot lattes a cheese scone and a lemon drizzle cake with beautiful raspberry jam. Would happily recommend and revisit

The tea and scones were excellent. A wide selection of cakes. Interesting collection of teapots. Friendly staff.

This was a nice place .Excellent friendly service and great fresh food the treacle scones are a delight

This Cafe is a delight to go into. The food is terrific, and served by really friendly staff. I go there whenever I'm in town, and if tables are taken, sharing isn't a problem, as people are willing to share and chat.Would recommend

What a fantastic wee cafe The food was fantastic and great choice. The staff were very friendly and helpful and you can reserve a table.

5* the food is fantastic and as for homemade cakes they are amazing very friendly staff and nothing is a problem

Visited last week and had proper home made soup and toasties.Very small with only 6 tables, open kitchen and lovely staff. All tables were full on our two visits and customers had to be turned away. Lots of teapots displayed and crockery was all mismatched China. Extensive tea and food menus with a trendy modern twist.The young girl was a little whizz????? She never stopped. . I recommend this little treasure.

A very pleasant stop here.There is a great flavoured tea selection and the apricot and white chocolate scones were lovely.The staff were very pleasant. If back in town will be popping in.

My wife has been pressing me to pay a return visit, so we did. This is a very busy small cafe. It will be luck if you get a table at busy times. The menu is varied with two soups and specials. Service is quick and impersonal. The faster you are served to faster we can clear and free the table was how my wife felt. The food was average. Lack of space makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs or prams. Parking is behind the nearby shops and charged for. There is no card payment system and that is not acceptable to me.

Very nice small eaterie with a good selection of delicious food. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit

We went here while on holiday, and it turned out to be one of our highlights - at least best in Galashiels!Top-quality homemade delights, with a real effort to produce something different from all the samey offers all around. Wide selection of hot drinks; delicious flavoured hot chocs. The meringue was to die for. Keep up the good work!

Been here a few times. Amazing range of home cooked foot and home baking. Excellent service and amazing atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Called in for a sandwich and cup of tea. The sandwiches were delicious and freshly made. The tea was in an old fashioned tea pot - loose tea with a tea strainer! We were given bone China cups and saucers which made a lovely touch. We finished with a slice of home made cake. All in all this was a quaint old fashioned tea shop where everything was home made. Highly recommended!

On holiday we called into T 4 2, a delightful welcoming place in the town centre and took lunch, All of us were greeted with a wonderful smile and chatter from a nice staff. As we only required a light lunch of hot food we were given a good choice and the quality was top drawer. Friendly service with no shortage of chat and best wishes for a good stay in Scotland was, a most agreeable place. Recommended.

Great cafe, brilliant staff and food is fantastic. Well worth a visit. They also do catering for parties etc, impressive selection of food.

Nice home cooked food, friendly staff, plenty of gluten and dairy free options. I understand they have great exotic tea selection too!

Staff and food is always great here.lovely staff too.great home made choice of cakes and lunches and soups you just need to look in the window to see how busy it is to know its good

Wonderful! Very reasonable cost. Absolutely worth it. The mini empire biscuits are particularly to die for. Everyone had enough to eat and more. Requests catered for with no problem. The variety and quality of food was very impressive and I can't wait to use their service again

and the difference is that you never get a bad visit to T42. Excellent food, Excellent Staff and Excellent Service.Outside catering is fabulous and very reasonable priced

Very friendly staff . All the scones cakes are home made . Great value for the money . Handy for the town centre .

Drive and walk past this place often always wanted to visit and today we finally did!! It was not a disappointment, the lady who served us was very friendly and polite!! Lovely food, came here for lunch but I will definetly return as I'm dying to try some cake!!

Warm welcoming staff, lovely atmosphere. The food, oh my the food was fantastic:) I had never tried a Stovie, the description when I asked was enough to make my mouth water! It did not disappoint, yummy! Then the apple and cinnamon pie, oh wow! Home cooked food with lovely staff and ambiance. Would recommend.

T-4-2 is just perfect for a fast takeaway lunch, regularly go now, highly recommend if you are short for time or if you fancy a chat coffee n cake, service is fab.

On a trip to the university, we came across T-4-2 on a quest for a coffee shop. Ordered coffees and cakes to go! The staff were all very attentive and efficient. Cakes weren't as tasty as they looked, however the prices were very good. Very impressed!

This tiny 'shop front' tea room is a joy! Delightfully furnished with an attractive tea theme (and the finest largest collection of teapots I have ever seen), the food is simple wholesome home cooking. I am guessing Mum cooks and young daughter serves. We had a delicious quiche and ultra fresh salad and for a decent price that makes the broad menu here that includes cakes and scones accessible to all. We parked on the main road through Galashiels and by chance got out of the car straight into the doorway of this happy discovery. Lucky us!

Arrived late morning, and the tea sho was very busy - there was a notice suppgesing that if they were busy you could share a table, which we did! Very friendly, decorated with lots of tea pots! Large selections of large cakes, cup cakes and unusual scnes - rhubarb and white chocolate and banana and fudge!! Large slices of cake served with a strawberry and cream! Wide selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolates and fruit teas, as well as soft drinks.

We stopped here on our journey through the Borders of Scotland and found a WONDERFUL little gem, full choice from snacks, coffee to go to BIG eats. And the staff were so friendly and helpfull Very, very well RECOMMENDED

Went for lunch yesterday with my family. This is our favourite cafe in Gala. Great menu choice. Tasty homemade cakes and tray bakes. Very friendly staff. We definitely recommend this cafe.

Old fashioned tea room, welcoming staff, very smiley blonde waitress ,only 6 tables and busy at lunchtime. Delicious home made quiche and our grandson loved his well filled cheese toastie. Excellent coffee too. Prices very reasonable.

Cool coffee shop with deelicious cakes and scones! Yummy! The teacups and teapots are pretty and fun!

excellent tea room always fresh home baked cakes on sale all food freshly made only down side is size but people encouraged to share tables

You can have a cup of tea or coffee but I bet you have something from the extensive and delicious menu.Very friendly service, too - and lots of teapots on show.A special, quirky place to visit. Highly recommended.

T-4-2 is a very friendly place. We had delicious home made scones and soup, and saw lots of happy folks tucking into what looked like fabulous cakes. We loved the homely, vintage feeling, with the largest number of teapots you have ever seen. The prices were very reasonable too. A great spot for an afternoon tea I think.

A good traditional independent cafe with nice friendly local people, food good and plenty to eat, you need to get there just before lunch time as it can be busy with the locals having there lunch.

Very nice cafe with a good selection of foods across the board catering to just about any taste. The bacon rolls are my favourite along with the homemade soups. The staff are friendly and service is good, to the extent they put staff in other places in the town to shame.!!!

Went here yesterday late on in the day for a quick cup of coffee. Got there at 4pm only 30 mins before closing time and recieved a friendly welcome. Had a few hot drinks and even managed to get a tasty scone and traybake. Amazing as always.

Just popped in to T-4-2 great little cafe in Galashiels I was met with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. When I asked could I plug my lap top in to charge I was told Oh yes that's not a problem.Warm friendly amazing cake and a wonderful loose tea in a china cup.Service is well worth a mention its good Scottish Borders hospitality.If you are in Gala and fancy a cup of tea and a bight to eat this is a great place .Price if fabulous as well . Thank you ladies.

My friend and I went here yesterday and had a lovely lunch, we both had paninis, tea and of course we had to try the home baking. The carrot cake was delicious! The lady who served us was friendly, toilets were clean and it was good value for money!

Great little eatery. Real chunky homemade soup. Plenty character and pleasant place to sit and watch the world go bye.

the home baking is second to none and the staff are friendly , hot chocolate amazing and the latte is well tasty

Fabulous little tea shop. Great coffee and cake. Good service and excellent selection. The best place for lunch in Gala.

This is a lovely cosy tea room with lots of different teapots lining the shelves on the wall. The tables are always clean & tidy & the staff are friendly & the service fast. The cakes are all home baked & are delicious, & you get huge slices. The tea is served the traditional way with tea leaves & a strainer in a holder. The tea is in a china teapot & the cups are china cups not mugs. Price are very reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. I only had one niggle when we were there, & that was the football was loud on the radio.As it is mostly women in the Tearoom they could do without this & put soft back ground music, or no music on at all so that people can chat to each other. It is the first time I have been in a Tearoom that has football playing on the radio. Maybe it was just a one off. I hope so as the tearoom itself is lovely & so are the delicious cakes.

Come in here a lot especially for the cakes and once again today we were not disappointed. I had the carrot and coriander soup which were both perfect, but again it was all about the cake. I had home made apple and cinnamon pie with ice cream and the Mrs had Crunchy cheesecake, again superb as expected.Will continue to return.

What a super surprise to find this great little eating place in Galashiels. Being Gluten and Wheat intolerant usually means a reduced selection of choice when eating however I was very impressed at the selection, service, quality and price offered by T-4-2. I would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting the Borders .It is situated close to a carpark...50p for 2 hours!! Also a short walk from the new train station.This establishment offers great value but more importantly wonderful cheery service and quality product..It is small and obviously popular with the locals but well worth a try to enjoy wonderful coffee or a range of leaf teas with home made everything. I will be back next time I am in the area.

We were in Gala for a few nights and were on our way to the train station to head home when we popped in for a quick bite for breakfast. Lovely table service and top notch food. Never seen so many teapots! The tea is superb real tea leaf tea served in a china tea cup. No it's not stuffy or twee! A great wee tearoom and understandably busy.

we happened across this place two weeks ago and popped in for tea for two ( leaf tea) which was served with a a little tea strainer and china cups, lovely... We had a baguette each with a crisp side salad and crisps, very filling and we still got change from £15, not bad at all. The service was quick and friendly, so much so we popped down to Gala again today for some more of the same.

I love t-4-2 for lunch. They serve lots of tasty food but i especially love their homemade cheesecakes. The only problem is that it is a very small cafe and you sometimes cant get a seat. This is probably because their food is so yummy.

This wee place is just lovely. Everything is homemade and the ladies are so friendly, from a fancy pot of herbal tea, to a drink of juice or full blown lunch; nothing is to much hassle. We recently got married, just a small wedding, T-4-2 kindly done 'high tea' for us. Not only was the food amazing, but they also delivered and everything was ready to serve! No mess, no fuss. There was something for everyone from the kid's to granny and all of my guests commented how lovely it was. I really like this wee place and would give it 6 star's if I could! Keep up the good work and definitely nip in for a blether and a bite to eat. :-)

Recommended by a shopkeeper in the town-What a super little café!,with a slightly bonkers ,fun theme,I had roast beef stovies served with a beetroot and oatcakes-delicious ,my husband choose a bacon ,brie and cranberry wrap served with salad and crisps -he was pleased too.We then had cheese scones,big and tasty ,and huge pot of loose leaf tea.I liked the atmosphere in this wee place,friendly and home spun,very friendly hard working staff-Well done you guys,just the ticket

A choice of 5 varieties of scones on a Monday morning! Great coffee. Glasgow cafes could learn a lot. Treacle scone soon please!

What a fab wee cafe. We stumbled on this by chance...wow! We had a lovely lunch & finished off with some of the best cakes I have tasted. The staff are warm and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble....we will be back, well done girls

We visit regular as service great, always made to feel welcome. One day when we visited it was full so we left and a member of staff came running after us down the street as a table had come free! Food delicious and cakes yummy. They have recently opened a second shop doing outside catering which is also excellent and great value. We use regularly through my work and have also been to birthday parties where tea for two have done the catering and it is always yummy.

We discovered this wonderful little tea room by accident while on a visit to Galashiels. Real tea - what a treat!! Two of us had treacle scones and the other had fruit - -all served with butter and jam and very reasonably priced. Staff are very friendly and service was excellent. Next time, we'll be back at lunchtime for a very reasonably priced soup and sandwich or even stovies!

Had a very enjoyable scone and latte yesterday in T42. Very unusual scones flavours but very tasty . Pleasant quick service the assistant was pleasant and very reasonably priced.Lots of teapots displayed in the cafe.

This is a must stop when we holiday in Galashiels. Variety of the menu, all freshly cooked, warm tasty food. The cakes are sublime and don't get me started on the meringues. A multitude of teas to choose from basic breakfast to herbal infusions. Free WIFI the staff are lovely. My sons do not think a holiday is complete without a visit here.