The Makers Gallery & Bistro in Clackmannanshire

Just popped in for morning coffee, and the place was very busy. If you want a leisurely coffee then I recommend booking. We were not rushed, but we were placed on a pre booked table. It was not a problem, and we had over an hour to have a brew and scone. The treacle scones were delicious 😋. Another great experience. Thanks to all the staff.

We have been in the Makers several times and have never been disappointed. Whether just coffee or a meal, the sevice is friendly, attentive, and quick. The place is professionally decorated, well laid out, and spotless. We keep meaning to book an afternoon tea, they look fantastic and so reasonably priced. Warning! it does get busy at lunchtime, so it's best to book a table.

Always special and staff and food excellent. We have had light lunches but also been there with group for afternoon tea.

Visited today with work colleagues for lunch and it was fantastic. Warm welcome, delicious food and friendly service. We had fresh homemade soup and sandwiches which were enjoyed by all of us. We were a party of 8 and the service was quick. The cakes and deserts looked beautiful and we will be returning soon. The afternoon tea also seemed to be popular with other customers and looked fantastic. Would highly recommend.

My sister and I take my brother who is in a wheelchair, the staff are very accommodating nothing is to much trouble for them.The food is fresh, homemade and great value and also tastes great.They do afternoon tea which is always best to book a couple of days beforehand its also very good .I will always return as best cafe in Alloa.

Met up with friends for lunch. Very warm welcome from the staff. Great service and fabulous food. So we’ll prices we will definitely be back. The cakes are amazing. Such a lovely experience.

Eat here quite a lot, I always get the french toast because it is out of this world and I enjoy a tea with the chocolate traybakes dipped. It is shockingly cheap for what you are getting and you need to book tables in advance because they are always fully booked because of how popular they are! Staff are lovely also!

Cafe is run by Scottish Autism, and I go there regularly for lunch, the food is great and plentiful, the cakes especially are great. You have to get in early to get the meringues! Usually costs us about £12-£15 for lunch and cakes for 2! Love it!

I love coming here! The cafe is modern and always nice and clean. Staff are so friendly and the food is tasty! The afternoon tea is good - it comes with soup, sandwiches and then a selection of cakes, I’m sure it’s only around £6. The full breakfast is great and it’s good quality, oh and their tray bakes are yummy, it’s always a hard decision trying to decide which one to go for! I’m always recommending this place to everyone.

Very tasty food, well presented, excellent value for money and worthy of a very special mention - the lovely, friendly staff. Excellent, in every way!

What a great place for breakfast or lunch, we have had both recently. Absolutely great quality of food, very clean and friendly staff. The prices are unbelievably low, don’t miss out on this one, it’s a good idea to phone ahead to reserve a table.

My sister, mum and I visited for Afternoon Tea. Wow! Not only did we get the obligatory sandwiches and cakes, we also got a bowl of homemade soup which was delicious. Great value for money too. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Great clean friendly spacious cafe. Amazing scones cakes and hot rolls. Love this cafe my favourite in Alloa

This was my first visit to Makers Cafe. First impressions were excellent. The place is lovely and has very good parking facilities. The staff are friendly and very helpful. There is a good selection of fresh food and lovely home baking. The prices are excellent and I thought I must have been undercharged but it was correct. This place was way above my expectations. Well done to everyone involved.

Absolutely superb freshly made food and cakes.They do an amazing afternoon tea also ,you do need to book this though.Plenty of gifts to buy which are made by Scottish Autism service users.

Run by Scottish autism with service users working there too..... Absolutely fantastic service and food. Friendly and spotlessly clean !!!! Food is so fresh and great value for money ....

We enjoyed lunch such as soup and sandwich. There is little gift shop. We got coasters nicely painted.

Such a lovely place to visit. Food and staff are amazing, been here on several occasions for both breakfast and lunch! Everything was fresh and I must admit really tasty. We will definitely be back such a relaxing place .

Fabulous food and very friendly staff. Very reasonable prices too . Lovely home made soup with loads of bread .

I came here with a friend and had a very nice lunch. They serve a variety of breakfast options, soup, baked potatoes, sandwiches, toasties, paninis and wraps. I had a panini with roasted vegetables and mozzarella. It came with a dressed side salad, coleslaw and tortilla chips. It was very tasty and, together with a can of juice, cost £5. Good table service from friendly staff. They also offer gluten free options. They had a range of cakes on display too.

Beautiful building now occupied by the Maker's Café for Scottish Autism. Great to see the staff really enjoying what they do and simply delicious food. Very good value for money.

Visited Tuesday 14th for lunch with a friend. It was very busy but we got seated quickly and both chose soup and a sandwich. The soup of the day was sweetcorn chowder and it was delicious. Our 2 waiters were very nice and a credit to the cafe. I noticed they had a special Christmas afternoon tea, priced £6.50 which I think included soup, sandwiches and cakes so I'm returning today with my mum as a little treat! I thoroughly recommend this place to everyone. Thank you all.

Managed to visit this place again during my holidays. Staff are so attentive, food was mouth watering delicious, the raspberry & white chocolate scone was to die for. Roll on next holidays , definitely recommend this wee hidden gem in Alloa 10/10 x x

This coffee shop is ran for and autistic people. Great wee coffee shop u get lovely cakes and a bowl of soup at not over the top prices Always busy and spotlessly clean. Well worth a visit

I visit here almost every day for lunch. Excellent service, food is amazing cakes are the best I've tasted, brilliant atmosphere. All staff and service users are friendly and make you feel welcome the minute you step in the door. Would definitely recommend paying a visit you won't be disappointed.

Cosy decor, great coffee and lovely home baking!! Wonderful staff as well, definitely worth a visit.

Great staff, friendly and amazing cakes. Would recommend for anyone who is looking for a nice place to go.

Visited here after a recommendation from a friend. Can not praise the staff enough so friendly and helpful! My highlight was the cakes they are literally amazing!! Can’t wait to return!

Este establecimiento precioso cerrará en 17 de marzo. Parece ser que es el final de su periodo de financiación. Qué gran pena, porque siempre ha sido precioso con bonitos azulejos y buena comida honesta.

Me siento creativo ya que comer mi papa dulces y admirar el arte local. Siempre una cálida bienvenida y un gran sentido de una empresa comunitaria.

Gran lugar para tomar un café o comer. El entorno es agradable y la comida es excelente. . Buena variedad de arte local y artesanías para regalos inusuales. Sin duda merece la pena una visita

Estuve en el bistro para un almuerzo tarde con mi hermana y una amiga, mi hijo de un año y realmente me gustó. El personal era muy amable y acogedor y el ambiente es muy tranquilo y cálido. La comida era tan sabrosa, que tenía...

Vine aquí hoy (Domingo 12 de febrero) para almorzar con mi hermana, sobrino de nuestra hijita de 20 y mi amigo y realmente lo disfruté. No podría recomendar este sitio. Por desgracia, esta es la primera vez desde que he vivido en la zona que...

Almorcé aquí el otro día con una amiga y su hijo pequeño, la comida era excelente y el personal era muy amable. Es un precio muy razonable, con una gran variedad en el menú, sin duda volveremos.

La comida estaba recién hecho, encantador ambiente relajado y cortés, el personal amable! La variedad de productos artesanales para la venta de mano eran muy interesante! Volveremos!

Este es un encantador bistro wee, gran selección de comidas y bocados ligeros. Ambiente agradable y un personal amable. Sin duda será comida de vuelta fue excelente.

Después de sábado por la tarde. Compras de navidad apareció en

Metimos en un bocado para comer un sábado, una selección fantástica e incluso dirigido a hacer un poco de compras de navidad! Algunos regalos muy inusual e individual. Sin duda volveremos!

Bern here several times before for lunch but today's experience was not the best. In fact the coffee was the only good part. I had the soup and sandwich deal, ordering the tandoori prawn filling. However, I have never tasted anything so sour in a samdwich before. Not good. A shame since this place is on our doorstep. Must do better.

Great coffee shop. The best sandwiches in Alloa. Had soup and a sandwich deal yesterday. Choice of breads available. Had a brown bread, brie, bacon and sweet onion sandwich with a cup ( bowl) of carrot and coriander soup. Delicious! Great value for money. Their cakes look delicious as well but contained myself. Maybe next time. Good menu choice available for a light lunch or afternoon snack. Very pleasant surroundings. It is off the beaten track in Alloa but well worth finding.

Have been a few times for breakfast, and what can I say?...........it is a wonderful feast. Everything was cooked to perfection, with friendly service and value for money. Go on, you know you want to.

We went here for lunch, the menu is very good with some very different choices. Service is excellent, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is very tasty and well presented and fairly reasonably priced.

Not the easiest place to find however we've driven passed many times & meant to go , glad we did today .Part of an old school with large windows & high ceilings this bistro sits within an artists studio complex .There is a great menu with specials .I've never had a baked sweet potato so this appealed to me , I chose a prawn in tandoori mayo filling . It was delicious & a huge portion .The home baking selection of cakes & scones were irresistible too .Service was fast , efficient & friendly ( thanks Robert ) What stands out is that this place is a social enterprise & provides training & work placements for unemployed people , 2 were on duty when we were in.We will defiantly return .

Unusual menu but exciting. Great atmosphere and local artists work displayed and for sale. Extremely reasonably priced art work. Food was excellent , service was prompt and friendly. Quirky but lovely. Well worth stopping in for even a cup of their excellent coffee.

Visited for lunch. Really good menu and all freshly prepared. Tried gingerbread pancakes and bacon... also liked sound of halloumi on brioche roll. Some lovely art and craft things for sale. So leave time to look round.

This is a combination of gallery - with items by local craftspeople/artists for sale - and a cafe with an extensive menu. We only had time for coffee and a scone (not expensive and an unusual and delicious white chocolate and blueberry scone), but will definitely return for lunch - soon.

The food in here is excellent.. The whole place is well laid out and has a really nice atmosphere. All the food is made from scratch, and their home made cakes are something else.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty food... The local community element makes this a no-brainer! Excellent place for lunch or just a coffee and cake

Nice pleasant surroundings. Nice scone and coffee. Nice pleasant staff.Good choice on menu. Soups looked great.

Great place for lunch, peaceful, beautiful inside with all the local artists items for sale. Great range of food, can be pricey but it's worth it

A great wee place to visit and be served by some fantastic folk. A place well worthy of support. Good basic food. Rolls and home baking available.

The food in here is superb. The cakes and sweets are all made onsite.It is a really nice place to even just have a coffee

Enjoyed eating here and looking at very nice arts and crafts. Food was good value and service very friendly.

I meet with a friend here on regular occasions. really enjoy the food, soups are great and not over salted, likewise the cakes and scones are always a must on our menu. Lovely atmosphere staff are always pleasant and surroundings filled with local artists work to view/buy.

Been a few times now and always found the staff friendly and attentive. Food is of a very high standard and very reasonably priced. This is a training facility and they do very well. Most of the time you wouldn't be able to tell.

We are vegan and find it difficult to find anywhere local who cater for us but the staff at the makers gallery made us very welcome and adapted dishes for us . They had vegan cakes and were able to tell us what was in the dishes without the usual exasperation we are met with elsewhere ! Really enjoy coming to this place and having a look at all the lovely things on sale too !!

My friend and I had lunch here today. It's a lovely little place. Lots of nice gift ideas, nice decor and pleasant atmosphere. We both had the soup which was delicious and my friend and had a tuna sandwich which was huge! Everything is freshly made. The social enterprise ethos is very refreshing and it's nice to see something with a positive agenda doing well. Will definitely be back to sample some of the gingerbread pancakes which sound delicious.

Food is very good, all made fresh. A nice simple menu. Nice staff, very helpful and friendly. I loved all the crafts on display, some amazing local artists. Why not serve the delicious breakfast items after 11 though?

Relaxing atmosphere , staff very obliging and pleasant , food is fresh and good quality. I had the poached eggs with toast , avocado , tomato and mushrooms , beautifully presented , and perfectly cooked. this place is a gem , and also a great place to pick up some nice cards and a gift . Well done everyone , hope to visit again soon .

Good food at decent prices, very pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff. As "Gallery" suggests, range of artwork and handicrafts to browse before and/or after eating.

Been here several times now and never disappointed. The soups and sandwices are delicious and homemade scones excellent. The tables are set amongst craft works which are for sale also. It's not in the town centre but worth the 5 minute walk.

Great freshly made food. Imaginative menu...try the baked sweet potato with fillings. God vegetarian choices. Really pleasant atmosphere. Staff couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. Scones...fab!

This is very much a hidden treasure in Alloa. It's not that far from the town centre and there is plenty of parking. Great menu: ideal for lunch or even just a coffee and cake. Staff are super and very attentive. The cafe is a fabulous social enterprise and supports local people with employment. Cafe is set in a artists complex. Cafe also has a gallery/shop selling a range of creative gift and crafts. Well worth a visit.

My wife had been here a few times, due to work commitments I had never visited.We went for a lunch break here, first it has been set up to help people get into the work environment as such it does a grand job.We had the soup and sandwich deal, I can only say what great value for money, a word of warning though is to miss out the Cheese and Black pudding sandwich it is great but you will not be able to eat for a while its just too much. The environment as it is also a sales outlet for local craft products. The costs were extremely good, I shall be visiting to buy gifts here in the future.Please just go for lunch you will be hard pressed to find better in the area.

We had seen the bistro advertised but never visited so decided to try it for lunch. the cafe, shop and gallery are all housed within a large open plan area. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the menu has a huge choice and also offers a more unusual selection of items including sweet roast potato. We had soup, sandwiches and tea and both agreed it was excellent value and good portions too. Definitely somewhere to try. We will return.

Visited this restaurant after being told about it by my wife. Really good choice of food to suit all tastes and well priced as well. Worth another visit.

Dropped in for coffee and cake. Very nice and the gallery was lovely too. Will return for lunch and also maybe some wee Christmas presents.

This was my first visit to the makers bistro today for lunch. What a hidden gem. Took me a while to choose what to have as everything on menu sounded so good. Had carrot and lentil soup with cheese and red onion chutney toastie. Soup was delicious and thick. Toastie equally as tasty. Couldn't resist having scone and tea too. So glad I did. Raspberry jam best I've tasted and scone lovely too. Lovely place. Lovely service. Lots arts and crafts to look at. Well worth a visit. I will definately be back.

Have been trying to get here for a while , and it was well worth it .Had the sweet baked potato with homemade baked beans and salad , delish. Also liked the seating which was comfortable , little settees, up to table height , nice touch .Staff helpful and friendly , everything fresh and homemade , cakes . nice coffees,Place spotless. Good parking , and handy for my dad , who has mobility problems . Will visit again !

Love this place, healthy food choices in lovely surroundings! Love the new breakfast menu and the cakes are delish.Great atmosphere and plenty types of food to choose from. More imagination and variation in the menu than chain coffee shops! Lovely service also. I may become a regular!!

If you are getting bored by the 'same old, same old' menu in every coffee shop, then this is the place for you. Something new on the menu everyday and always lovely gits/cards to peruse - Could be better signposted. I couldn't fing the way in!

What a gem of a place. Visited with my friends and young son today for lunch. Menu amazing all fresh and baked sweet potatoes on menu which I loved. Healthy options galore and all our lunches were delicious. Amazing cakes to end a perfect lunch. Staff very friendly and helpful and great with the wee one. Highly recommend this place and can't wait for my next visit.

Lovely place with very good food. a bit different in their menu choices. Very tasty and well presented. Excellent home baking too. The biscuits with the tea and coffee are delicious.

Lovely home baking and friendly staff. Had a lovey cream tea with an apple and cinnamon scone today. Lots of crafts around the shop that can be bought.

This is 1st time I've been here & will definitely be returning. Lots of lovely quirky things on menu. I opted for sweet potato & tandoori prawn. The portion was huge & tasted fab. My little girl had the mini picnic which had toast cucumber carrot home made hummus & raisins washed down with a chocolate milkshake. This place gets the thumbs up from us & we will be back soon. It's about time Alloa had somewhere decent to offer for food.

Home made and unusual offerings here - pear scones, apple ones and exotic Polish desserts to die for. Service is interesting (social enterprise), a little slow, but good. The art is displayed all around you and is good to view while you wait. Facilities for disabled ( and the rest of us) top notch.The other visit I made here was as part of a special group after hours, it was well catered for and warm and comfortable.

I stumbled across this little gem by accident while looking for the artist work,although the gallery deserves high praise for its variety and value it is the bistro/Cafe I am reviewing.The selection is not huge but the quality is unquestionable and combined with the warm greetings you immediately feel relaxed, beverages are naturally high quality and the service second to none. Do not miss the pastries as they are wonderful.A nice selection of savoury dishes make this a delicious experience and sitting among the art display is fun

Tucked across from the Alloa Town Hall and based in an old primary school, the Makers Gallery is a social enterprise cafe that also a local artists shop. I always try the specials on offer (gingerbread pancakes with bacon and maple syrup) while they offer breakfast and staple lunch options. The Pots of tea and their freshly baked cakes are generous in size. Lovely atmosphere.

Great place if you have the time to sit and wait. The food is okay but a little on the pricey side. Situated in an art gallery, its a pleasant interior to enjoy the lovely coffee.Service can be a little inconsistent and, unfortunately, the last time I visited the manager was clearly annoyed by one of the staff and she wasnt successful in hiding it while she served me. Not nice to watch or listen to.Also, for some reason, it doesnt open on a Sunday - seems like a missed opportunity as most other cafes in Alloa are.

My husband, daughter and I decided to give Makers Gallery and Bistro a try for lunch… we were not disappointed, staff were all very polite and friendly, the food was delicious and good value whilst the atmosphere was relaxed. We very much enjoyed having a look at all the crafts and Art whilst waiting for our lunch…. Very much enjoyed we will be back.

Went with daughter and 8 year old grandson. His toastie was pathetic and very small and uninteresting. He is not a big eater, but he complained it was too small and he was still hungry. When we left I mentioned it to the girl at the counter she just laughed. Not very professional. We have never been back.

The Bistro and Gallery so a chance to feast your eyes on some interesting art and crafts and get a tasty lunch too. The food is well presented and in a bistro style. It varies a daily and there are some staple dishes too. The service is good and the friendly. In addition they always have fresh made interesting scones & cakes and a good coffee worthwhile checking it out for a coffee or lunch. It is a quiet place, with interesting arts and crafts to view.

Nice cafe hidden away but always busy. Hearty plate of soup. Cakes were bit dry and didn't taste fresh. Quite pricey too. Staff lovely and happy to help. Maybe visited on an off day.

Having found a leaflet about this Bistro in Bridge of Allan, and being attracted by the social enterprise ethos, my friend and I decided to give it a go. A cheerful buzz greeted our arrival, and we enjoyed a delicious lunch, after which we browsed the unusual and varied crafts around the gallery. Wonderful to find such friendly service, high standards of food and cleanliness alongside a training environment, providing training and job opportunities. Thank you - we'll be back!

We read the reviews on Tripadvisor and decided to call in. We were greeted with a lovely smile from a shy trainee. Then left to browse the wonderful art work in peace and enjoy the atmosphere. Our soup and scone were scrumptious. Plus we had a lovely chat with Susan about the Andy Scott sculptures dotted around Alloa and also her "aim to bring people who are looking to buy unique handmade products together with the creations of talented artisans." She certainly does!

Today my sister and i visited the bistro for the first time having "found" it on Facebook! We were delighted with the place. The premises are very clean and tidy and the gallery within the bistro made the overall ambience very pleasant. The menu was varied and i think there was something for everyone. We had sweet chilli chicken panini and tuna and cheese panini. Both delicious and very fresh and filling. The home made little shortbread rounds with our tea just melted in the mouth. The staff are very friendly and attentive. We will definitely return and would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere different in the Alloa area. Keep up the good works girls!

Comfortable place to meet for a cuppa or for lunch. The food is freshly prepared and the home baking is wonderful. There are different displays of arts and crafts around the cafe where you can purchase anything from a tweed brooch to a piece of sculpture! I liked the ambience here!

It is a mystery why the locals are not giving this excellent little gallery and bistro more attention. The food is freshly made and very good and the front of house service by the ever chirpy Susan is second to none.

Excellent service, staff very friendly and courteous. Surroundings light, airy and interesting creating a pleasant atmosphere. Portions were very generous and food was delicious, we can highly recommend this venue for lunch.

Amazing food tuna melt especially. Small menu but loads to choose from and artwork is fantastic.Anyone can wolf this food down.Staff really good too.Great Lunch!

8 of us enjoyed coffee cake soup and a sandwich. Service was great. The sandwiches were delicious and served in good time with piping hot spicy soup. The Rocky Road was outstanding. We will definitely be back soon. Many thanks.

What a little hidden gem! Cannot believe this place has been on my doorstep and I was completely unaware. Lovely interior, bright and modern. Great lunch menu & kids menu, pleasant staff and good food. Great experience, will definitely be back :)

I had lunch here about a week ago..... well. I ordered a full sized portion of macaroni. When it finally came, it tasted rotten. Big, chunky pieces of pasta smeared in a thin, unpleasant sauce with four slices of sour tomatoes on top - not something I was happy to pay for, so I went up and asked for an exchange. A tuna toasty and once again they're was a long wait. Anyway, it came and I've tasted better toasties from burger vans! The homemade coleslaw on the side was bitter and nothing to get excited about.I strongly do not recommend.

It is a "contemporary eclectic bistro" trip-advisor, I agree. Came for lunch with family on 25 June. I was impressed by the decor, light are airy, since the bistro having being converted from a century old school. I've mostly accepted that in the UK if an eating establishment is also something else then it's not going to do either function properly. That was just me being prejudiced though, and as with all prejudiced people I am a cretin, because the Bistro is both a lovely gallery space and an excellent Scottish eatery.The menu had lots of interesting choices and a few specials - I settled on a generous sized black pudding, cheddar and baked apple panini, which was delicious. It came served with proper home made coleslaw which is worth visiting for on its own. The side order of wedges I put in was unnecessary but I are them anyway and they were tasty - triple cooked or something, none of your frozen stuff here.I didn't buy any artwork but might have done if I had more time, but had to settle for a bite sized chunk of rocky road by the register. Just what I needed to finish off - only wished I had time for coffee. With a drink I had change from a tenner which is good value for food of this quality.If you're in Alloa for lunch and don't want Indian, go here - it's a lovely place and the food is top notch.

Great place to meet for coffee breakfast or lunch. Top quality ingredients used and you know it. Menu not big but enough to give good choice. This is a wee find in Alloa and brings added value to the community with its In house training programme. We'll done Susan and staff.

This is a great venue set in one of Alloa's old historic school buildings. Food is beautiful all freshly made so although it takes a little longer to get its worth it. I had the homemade quiche with fresh coleslaw and then a dark chocolate scone with fresh coffee. Yummmy...The gallery setting is good to browse for that different gift or purchase for yourself. The Gallery exhibits local artists works and has some excellent workshops if you fancy the hands on approach.

The Makers is a bit difficult to find, but well worth the effort. This very attractive little bistro/cafe (and gallery), with original art on the walls and attractive rustic wooden tables, is located in a converted historic building. It is also a social enterprise training people with mental health issues to work in catering. The meals served are extremely good - the sweet baked potato with chilli makes an excellent lunch. Alloa has very few decent cafes or restaurants; in short, this is my favourite place in Alloa for a light lunch. Closed on Mondays.

I hadn't really come a cross the Bistro before but it is a great wee place t drop in for a coffee, or even a light lunch. Everything is made on the premises with the emphasis on healthy eating. They also have local crafts, sometimes an exhibition, which are available to buy or if you are lucky you can even see them being made. Very helpful staff, and loads of parking on site. Try it out!

A lovely cafe with parking just out of the town centre. Great atmosphere. Local crafts on sale. Good food. Helpful staff. I'm not from Alloa but I meet friends there from time to time and this is definitely the best place we've met up in Alloa. Recommended.