Why Not? in Scottish Borders

This cafe and shop has relocated to a larger unit across from where it used to be and much of the seating is near a big window now. The coffee was sooooo good. They were very busy when I was in but customers orders were all coming out to be served in well organised order. There are local crafters areas inside the shop and a delicatessen. It’s a very nice place.

A cafe which serves soup toasted sandwiches tea coffee and cakes Good value and offerings all freshly prepared Recommended

A friend and I (we both live at a distance) went for a walk round the environs of Gala - sadly on a day of constant drizzle - ending up in the town centre when we came across WHY NOT, virtually by accident. The coffees (2 different types) were excellent and the scones simply superb: so much so that we decided to stay and have 'seconds' all round. The cafe located at the rear of the premises which, in one sense is a pity as it is not very obvious to visitors but in another sense perhaps it actually adds to the quiet charm of the place. On the way out you can browse through some of the clothes and other items on sale . Would we return ?? Certainly YES !!

We go here frequently as we can take our dogs. Staff are helpful and the coffee is lovely. Lovely delicatessen and gift shop.

Lovely wee spot with a selection of crafts and various items for sale. Some local foods. Lots of unusual and lovely Scottish themed items and unusual cards. Nice cafe at the back.

Relaxed, dog friendly cafe with a simple but decent menu choice - worth popping into when in the area with your dog.

An interesting venue which combines a very nice cafe with an antique shop and a delicatessen so why not which proved a pleasant experience, top marks to the young lady who produced blackcurrant jam for my scone.

Had lunch with my parents here before going to the tapestry. A great cafe with monster sandwiches and lovely baked goods. The shop and deli are also great and had a nice browse. The dog loved it and lots of room if others came in, he wasn't too crowded. A warm welcome from a team that obviously like their job and care about customers.

What a fantastic cafe for lunch! Lovely friendly and helpful staff and the food was amazing! We opted for the platters to share from the deli and they were fabulous! Definitely recommend this cafe. Some lovely gifts in the shop too which didn’t disappoint our visiting friends from Oz. Definitely a hidden gem.

Massive salmon sandwiches. Did not need any tea when we got home. Friendly staff would highly recommend

We went in to visit the excellent cheese counter and then decided to have some lunch. Opting for the cheese and meat platter it did take a while to come as the lady who prepared it was also serving at the cheese store. However, when it did - Wow. Great selection of cheeses, charcuterie, bread, crackers, sundried tomatoes etc etc. Delicious and well worth waiting for.

Too easy to drop in for a coffee and the best bacon roll in Gala. Asking for a crispy bacon roll, you get a crispy bacon roll. Good ambience and friendly staff without exception. As the name suggests: Why Not?

Great coffee and friendly service... more importantly, plenty of tables and seats. Went here instead of Costa, who have taken Covid 'guidance' to a level of unsurpassed stupidity, with most of the tables and chairs tied up and blocked off, with rude, aggressive staff enforcing the 'regulations'. I'll be choosing Why Not? from now on!!!

Two take away cappuccinos (get a large - the regular is tiny) - one had no coffee in it just milk - didn't know until we were at the car - can't taste it in there because of having masks on. Person who served us didn't seem to want to be there either £5

Great coffee and tasty food. I have been a few times in the last couple of months, the staff are always polite and friendly. Slightly more expensive than other cafes in Galashiels but you get what you pay for! I would recommend the sharing platter (attached a photo). Good location for bringing more people to the town centre in Gala/ next to the train station and you can have a look around the shop afterwards too.