Walker's Coffee House in Scottish Borders

We had a fantastic visit. The waitress was so warm and welcoming chatty without being too much. We loved the decor and atmosphere. A couple of us are quite fussy eaters and it's not often we are presented with a menu and struggle to pick as there were so many things we wanted to try. Two of us had the Doner steak baguette and the other the chicken, bacon, cheese & bbq sauce panini all dishes served with salad and chips. The standard of food was exceptional you could tell it had all been freshly cooked and prepared the flavours were great and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We were desperate to try the waffles but were all too full. We bought cakes to take away and enjoy later. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Dropped in for takeaway waffles yesterday and was really disappointed with them. Took ages to make them even though the cafe was empty and when they were eventually ready the contactless machine wouldn’t work! When we opened the boxes we were shocked. 1 waffle each and barely any chocolate and it cost £12.10!! What made it worse was they weren’t properly cooked either so we ended up binning almost all of them. Safe to say we won’t be back.

My wife and I popped in for takeaway coffees recently and we felt the coffee was well below par (albeit the waffles looked good). A flat white should be 2 shots of espresso with the same volume of textured milk, usually at the the bottom of the cup you will get some froth when you are finished. It should be flavoursome and smooth when you get a good one, but unfortunately this wasn't the case here. The coffee was way too hot to drink immediately, usually a sign the coffee won't taste so good. When it finally cooled enough to drink it was very bitter and watery. Volume wise there was way too much liquid, it tasted as if a small amount of slightly frothy milk had been added to a filter coffee. In the end neither my wife or I could finish our coffees. In all fairness it seemed like a local hang out and staff calling customers by names, but if you are paying through and looking for good quality coffee best avoided.

Visited whilst on holiday last week. Kids enjoyed their waffles and we enjoyed the cakes/ tray bakes.

A really lovely owner, very friendly and welcoming. It's a great place to relax, the decor is very modern, fresh and cool. I love the food. It is very tasty, freshly made and addictive :-P Coffee is perfect and omg the cakes and waffles and scones are just to die for... fresh and delicious! My new fave spot ❤

It had a family feel and free WiFi. For us it was about the food. We both had Izmir Sulu Kofte. It was a generous potion and tasted delicious. The bulgar rice was cooked to perfection. The service was great and the customers were piling in behind us. Give it a try if you like Turkish food but even if you don’t there’s plenty else to choose from

Had a lovely breakfast with my colleagues this morning. As it was my first visit here, this can be in my favorite list. service is lovely. Quick service.

Bank street cafe is a lovely, warm, friendly cafe which sells a good mix of turkish and traditional food , the staff are lovely and friendly and the portions are generous, when your in gala pop in for your lunch, bon apetit

Visited the bank street cafe with my family during our holiday, we had the sucuk, a halloumi and kebab, the portions were big and everything was delicious. My daughter and I had a Banana Split waffle which was amazingly good! The waitress and chef were really friendly and attentive, and the cafe has a nice atmosphere

Great little cafe, food is delicious. & staff are really nice and friendly. Great prices & yummy food - what more could you want !

Nice bright cafe with welcoming staff. Decent choice of standard cafe fare plus specials and a Turkish section. Soup, lentil not great but my scampi and chips were good and my wife had an omelette with chips which was also good. But when it came to the bill l was told that card payments could not be accepted. The notice outside said that they were. I will not use it again on that basis.

Just visited the Bank Street Cafe and had possibly the worst food I've ever experienced. After looking at the menu we (myself and wife) decided to both go for the chicken club sandwich and ordered a coffee and a glass of water. The drinks arrived promptly and the coffee was pretty nice, the food took a while but if it's being cooked fresh then I'm more than happy to wait, however what arrived was a plate of inedible junk. What we received was a plate of burnt chips, a brown wilted salad that was drowned in vinagerette, the cheapest shop bought coleslaw and a chicken and bacon toastie. I'm not sure how you manage to burn the chips when we were the only customers in the shop! After a couple of bites of the toastie (I refuse to call that a club sandwich) we took our plates back up to counter and complained at which point the "cook" took them off me and slid the whole lot in the bin without recourse. Always look to support local business and am not one to complain but this was honestly the worst thing that's ever been put down in front of me!

Enjoyed a nice pain here that was accompanied by fries, coleslaw and salad making it a substantial plateful. Child's plate of fish fingers served up 6 fingers. Great value and friendly service make this somewhere to return to. Toilets are clean and baby changing facilities good.

No ! They put stale ones in a microwave for you. When I sent it back and asked for one unheated I asked if they were fresh and the waitress said yes. Sent it back as clearly stale. Was immediately given money back for it. Coffee was nice but would have loved a nice home made scone to go with it.

A friend and I came across this place at tea time on Saturday whilst looking for something to eat. Great food and decent sized portion. Great price.

Came across this little place whilst looking for a light lunch on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The place we normally go to was packed. I was pleasantly surprised by everything! Really friendly staff and a chef that cared so much about my dietary needs that he came out of the kitchen to talk to me. Freshly cooked chicken kebab that was delicious, super spicy for my husband; a gentler version for me. Excellent value for money. Really good coffee too. Will definitely be back.

We popped in to the cafe for a light lunch and left absolutely stuffed!! The service is second to none - super attentive and efficient without being intrusive. The food was superb too. I had a huge portion of lentil soup which was delicious. Hubby had quiche which was packed with filling. Daughter asked for a chicken baguette which was not on the menu but the chef happily obliged. Coffee was excellent too.

Este lugar no es nada especial pero si buscas un capricho los gofres son una auténtica necesidad! ! ! Mi marido y yo tuvimos un panini que era una porción enorme y muy sabrosos. Mi hija tenía un gofre - estaba delicioso! ! El servicio era excelente y el personal amable.

Realmente agradable servicio lugar fabuloso y el personal era muy amable. Mi pareja pidió un desayuno completo pidiendo que abandone ciertas cosas que sí, pero han añadido extra y las porciones eran enormes apresurar a decir que no se podía comer todo mi comida era buena mi único problema fue que era muy costoso, un desayuno y café, té y tostadas 1 tocino, huevos era de £22. 00! Pero aún así vale la pena una visita.

I have recently been here to have lunch- I had the sticky chicken, was delicious would definitely go back!

A small cafe with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The staff very very friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. A good range of choice on the menu. I can recommend the freshly made omelettes!

Vi este lugar mientras buscando un lugar para almorzar y decidimos entrar. Gente muy agradable, muy grandes y exquisitos gofres que vale la pena su costo que son absolutamente práctico. Capuchinos de muy buen gusto. Buen lugar también al interior. No tan grande pero cómoda. Recomiendo este lugar.

Vinimos para un almuerzo ligero y terminamos teniendo un sándwich muy decente, que cuenta con una porción saludable de patatas fritas y ensalada. Muy sabroso y no tan claros, después de todo! Ambiente relajado y agradable que obviamente se enorgullecen de su café, que es sin duda a la altura. Precioso almuerzo y sin duda volveremos para probar los gofres

Sucedió a aparcar el coche cerca de este café y me gustó el aspecto de limpieza y sencillez.

Metimos en un café y un sándwich rápido durante las compras de navidad. Básico, Cafe un poco agobiante, pero muy bonito y limpio, teniendo en cuenta el ajetreo del día. El café dio en el clavo justo y el sandwich/bocadillo tostado estaba recién hecho (en vista, con buenas prácticas de higiene, obvio) muy generoso y muy sabroso. Tengo que admitir que no podía comer de todo, pero nos resistimos a dejar atrás y una apresurada "bolsita" fue improvisado. bolsa Fue tan sabroso después!

A few days ago , while touring the Scottish Borders , I ended up in Galashiels one day at lunchtime . Finding a suitable cafe for a meal proved a bit of a challenge , but I eventually stumbled on the Bank Street Cafe and Waffle House . I am glad I did , because it was a very pleasant experience . The decor of the cafe was bright and cheerful and it was nice and warm . I decided to have a bacon and egg sandwich , fruit scone with butter and jam and a coffee . My meal was served up in a few short minutes , and was very tasty . Also ,the staff were very pleasant and helpful . I particularly liked the view through the window to the lovely gardens on the other side of the road . Next time that I visit Galashiels , I will definitely go there again .

After reading reviews on trip advisor giving a glow report I decided to pay a visit. Wow was I shocked, never have I ever had a cheese toastie that had mash potato in it. Stodgy and greasy food not to my liking. Sadly disappointed

Having a day out with my mum on the train, we popped in to Walkers for a coffee pit stop. Coffee was tasty but the cakes were even better. We shared a lemon drizzle and a chocolate orange brownie. My big brother has assured me that Walkers also does the best Eggs Benedict in the area - and he would know being a local! Cannot recommend enough as the staff were very friendly too.

Finding a coffee shop in Galashiels proved to be a bit of a challenge. Surprisingly, none of the "chains" are represented. Maybe the 'eye-wateringly high' business rates might hold the answer (come on, Gala Council .... get real before you completely turn your town centre over to charity shops). However, we found Walkers. Very pleasant owner, great coffee and fab home baking. Well worth the search. This stylish and spotless establishment deserves to be busier than it seemed. Go support them ..... or you might find it even more difficult to get a caffiene hit in Gala

i had time to kill as an appointment was running late so i decided to get a coffee here. great service, great coffee - i had time to observe how the staff worked and i was very impressed. highly recommend

Coffee was really nice and the carrot cake was delicious. Very warm and polite welcome and service. Wonderful smells of fresh food wafting through from the kitchen. My 2yr old daughter loved the monkey juice (flavoured water in a monkey designed bottle). Will definitely visit again.

Popped in for a light lunch today. The cafe is very nicely presented with room for people with limited mobility, including the toilets. Service prompt and no delay in the food arriving. Everything was of a good standard and the staff were friendly. The only limit here is a small kitchen and consequently small menu. We shall be back.

Walkers as it is now(Formerly Rowan) is a great café for homemade pastries and scones, it is also good for socialising and near bank st gardens if you prefer to be outside admiring the flowers.

Visited in the passing and from the outside it didn't look anything overly special. I have passed by many times and not really noticed it; how I wish I had. The service was excellent and the food and drinks were good value and cooked very nicely.Small interior so can't hold many people at once but to my mind this is good as you can relax and have a better conversation. I'll be visiting again and not just walking past.

We popped in here for coffee ,the scones were lovely and fresh and the lemon cake wonderful .We were not rushed ,and we had a lovely table at the window .We would definitely recommend this coffee shop .

I have been here a few times , and everytime its been a success - i like the Cooked breakfasts - or the link sausage rolls

What can I say. Perfect . Braw coffee and lovely choice. You don't need massive confusing menus . Was nice and cosy and the food was spot on. Big thanks will defo recommend.,

Back here again for a family (8 of us including a 1 year old) lunch. As before made very welcome. Food is freshly cooked and they don't stint on quality or quantity. A very relaxing and enjoyable couple of hours. We will be back.

This address has seen several eating outlets over the past few years -all have been quite acceptable but Walkers is probably the best of them all. Just called in for a quick early morning coffee and bacon roll, both were excellent and the service was very friendly and welcoming.

I enjoy eating here. The home baking and lunches are delicious and beautifully presented. I love having a cuppa or lunch here as I'm always served by a friendly smile and excellent service. It's good to get local knowledge about Galashiels and the Borders from Angie or her staff. It is always nice to enjoy your cuppa whilst looking onto the beautiful gardens opposite on Bank street. I will defineately be back soon.

Great little coffee shop with homemade cakes. Good company. Lovely hot drinks. Great overlooking Bank Street Gardens. Perfect after train ride from Edinburgh. Service with a smile ☺

Just stopped in for tea and cake .. all very nice with friendly service. Tables outside in nice weather.

Had caught train down to do the Borders railway thang-weather was amazing and wanted to eat outside.Walkers had two wee tables in the sun and were happy to serve us lovely salad,soup and sandwiches using local ingredients and all on eye catching crockery in the sun.Good coffee and delicious home made cake followed.Would totally recommend

good coffee and nice selection of cakes and scones . Service is usually very quick and staff are nice.

A fab place to stop for lunch or coffee and cake. Great range of homemade cakes and scones of the day are always yum. Lunches are fab. Very comfortable, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. My kids love it and always ask to go when in town. Love the fact there is something for everyone including the gluten free cake (chocolate orange brownie a firm favourite)

Found this coffee house in Galashiels very pleasant lady serving comfortable seating and great coffee would have liked to stay for lunch as they looked good and unfortunately did not have the time.

Stopped in for a light lunch.Everything was satisfactory.Staff pleasant,helpful and informative.Pleasant atmosphere

Went for lunch it was freshly made and very tasty, Panini was was freshly made and salad was delicious. Home made tray bake and piping hot coffee too. Great value for money

Lovely place for tea/coffee and pastries. Also snack/light lunch menu available with a good choice. Hot meals and salads are also available and prices are very reasonable

Lovely homely place, great coffee and a genuine welcome. The decor is well done and this establishment seems to suit the cosiness of Galashiels.

Stopped in for lunch with our 4year old. Love warm welcome in this small cafe, seats about 10 ish people. Good selection for lunch and fresh cakes. Good portions and they tailored the selection to be suitable for our son, leaving out salad and coleslaw and keeping crisps etc all offered not asked for which was nice. £20 in total for 3 full lunches (club sandwiches, soup and sandwiches and toastie) and 3 drinks.

Excellent tasty restaurant /coffee shop in Galashiels. Eaten here often the soups are all homemade and very delish. The salads are fresh. The ham is from the local butcher, treats on a saturday morning sausage and egg roll omg yum. The cakes are all home baked which my partner adores. Oh almost forgot fast and very friendly staff very important :)

My wife and I paid our first visit to Walkers for a quick lunch. It was very quiet when we went in but by the time we left it was full, so very popular. We both had Coronation Chicken sandwiches and Panini's. Both dishes were served with side salad which was nice and fresh, a garnish of orange and peppered with slices of strawberry. Hand cut chips also accompanied the meal. The fillings on both the sandwiches and Panini's were good. We both had delicious lattes to finish off the meal. Cost £14. All the tables were kept nice and clean, service good and the toilets were also well maintained. At this present time, they do not accept any card payment but according to staff, this might change soon. Happily recommend and will return

Called with my daughter and my mum and dad on a very cold day. The cafe was lovely and warm and welcoming. Mushroom soup lovely and our request for toasted sandwiches was obliged . The cakes looked lovely too but was to full to try.

Lovely new Coffee shop in Galashiels, friendly staff, good food, great coffee, good prices, family friendly, nice decor. Good value for money (awesome chocolate cake) will definitely visit again. Seating outside ideal for people visiting with dogs.

Fab service, fabulous bacon rolls, and delicious cakes, what more could you want, I always have takeaway food which is so handy with working just a few doors away, I cant believe how good the prices are :) :)

Arranged to meet someone here for an informal interview whilst in the borders. The staff were friendly, the coffee was excellent and although I didn't eat the food looked fantastic. Can see it being a regular stop for me.

We had a most enjoyable lunch here. We were 4 adults, three children (14, 8, and 2) and a baby (3 months) meeting in Galashiels. Angela couldn't have been better. She and her staff are friendly, helpful and the choice of food is very good and reasonably priced. And she answers emails, unlike many establishments!

Very impressed on our first visit, lovely food, reasonably priced and friendly service.Most important for us, children are made very welcome.

When in Galashiels there is no better place to go for something to eat or drink. It's cosy intimate environment with utterly delightful staff deliver every time. A great range if tea and coffee and fantastic home baking is second too none. Daily specials include the 'scone of the day' (my favourite is raspberry and white chocolate) and amazing homemade soup. As well as a great menu there is always something to choose from as you relax and look out to the lovely Bank Street gardens. A delight to find an independent coffee house delivering much more of everything than the coffee chains. Just fantastic.

What a lovely cosy cafe, great choice on menu, the scones are amazing and fresh, have been a customer of the owner for many years must say walkers coffee shop is a vast improvement from abbey coffee shop!!

Nip in and enjoy a lovely relaxed atmosphere with gorgeous homemade food and watch the world go by. Great. Clean and child friendly. Fully recommend.

As most of my friends know I can be found here every lunch time enjoying my soup and sandwich (and possible a sneaky cake). I'm may be biased but it's my favourite place for lunch.