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The Heritage Cafe & Bistro

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👍 We went here while visiting the Fort, the food was decent and we had a tuna nicoise salad, some smoothies and fries. We were gluten and dairy free so we didn't have a huge range of options. Aside from this the smoothie was great and I like that the cafe supports removal of plastic bottles. Clean... People often mention service, good, coffee, nice, friendly, restaurant, interior, cafe, great, Nice,


Address

53 Lighthouse St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+94 77 142 1157

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (404 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: (Eid al-Fitr), 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (22) good (21) coffee (12) nice (12) friendly (9) restaurant (8) interior (7) cafe (7) great (7) Nice (7)
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  • 4/5 Linglee D. 5 years ago on Google
    This old Dutch bakery was converted into a contemporary eatery catered to Western guests with intricate interior decorum. We ordered tom yum soup which was among the best soup we’ve had in Sri Lanka. It was creamy and aromatic and had the right amount of spice. The salads were sold out by the time we arrived (about 4pm). We also ordered iced tea (mango and original heritage). They were refreshing which was exactly what we needed given no air con or fans in the cafe. Considered expensive compared to outside of Galle Forte.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mia B. 4 years ago on Google
    We went here while visiting the Fort, the food was decent and we had a tuna nicoise salad, some smoothies and fries. We were gluten and dairy free so we didn't have a huge range of options. Aside from this the smoothie was great and I like that the cafe supports removal of plastic bottles. Clean restaurant and mix of Western and Sri Lankan food
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajitha Prasad A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the place that you shouldn't miss when you visit Galle Fort, Peddler Street. Wide variety of food choices and beautiful interior will make your visit memorable. Service is excellent, Jagath took good care of us. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rianne H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good food and good service. Bin here twice on one day! :-)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Herbert G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Edit February 2020: As "always": very friendly service and top cappuccino. great cafe, a bit expensive. Good quality food and drinks. Staff very friendly, especially Amila, he always has a smile on his face. (Original) Edit Februar 2020: Wie "immer": Sehr freundlicher Service und top Cappuccino. tolles Cafe, etwas teuer. Essen und Getränke in guter Qualität. Staff sehr freundlich, besonders Amila, er hat immer ein Lächeln im Gesicht.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holland A. 6 years ago on Google
    Service was great! We ordered two iced lattes and promptly received them. Nice aesthetic to the restaurant and overall menu seemed great! Bathroom was clean as well! 👍🏼
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lakshmi B. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the places that you shouldn't miss when you visit Galle Fort, Peddler Street. Main attraction of this restaurant is, it has many antique pieces. Great ambience. One must try Sri Lanka coffee with cinnamon here. This is an expensive cafe. If you are budgeted trip then you can avoid this cafe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 rozsmakowani N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Restaurant recommendable. A clean and tidy interior encourages entry. Very good food. Delicious, aromatic coffee. Nice and professional service. A very pleasant place for dinner or coffee and sweets. Be sure to check it out. (Original) Restauracja godna polecenia. Czyste i schludne wnętrze zachęca do wejścia. Bardzo dobre jedzenie. Pyszna , aromatyczna kawa. Miła i fachową obsługa. Bardzo przyjemne miejsce na obiad lub kawę i słodkości. Zajrzyjcie koniecznie.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 t m. 4 years ago on Google
    Very mediocre food at best (and overpriced), had to return our food several times. Nice environment though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Piotr Andrzej H. 4 years ago on Google
    The place charges top dollar for Lankan conditions. Unfortunately, the Greek salad i got had onions missing, the burger was bland and the tagliatelle bolognese was served with pre-shredded parmesan from a jar and the bolognese sauce had been defrosted. The french fries were more akin to woodchips than potatoes. While the rest of my party enjoyed their seafood, i would absolutely not recommend this place for any western options, not for the money we have been charged.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ANSEL C. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a handmade pasta seafood marinara which taste really good. Cafe is beautifully designed and play good music. Price is expensive just like the other Galle Fort restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelica M. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious coffee and cheese cake. Great ambience and service. Seating area inside and outside In small porch. It is I think a good place to stop by for good coffee
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 D I. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, good service, however: very mediocre coffee the day we went. The Sri Lankan Cinnamon Coffee was weak and the ice latte was as well.

  • 4/5 Sylwia H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious pizza, nice designed interior, unfortunately customer service not the best. You have to learn that women from Europe are equal to men. The young waitress was talking only to my partner, very attentive, ignored me completely.

  • 3/5 Елизавета �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food does not match the price tag. The dishes that were taken in this restaurant (Tom Yam, pasta with seafood, a burger) were much tastier at other places in Sri Lanka and cheaper, which is determined by the location of this restaurant. A long wait for dishes, and indeed the wait for at least someone to come up. From the pros: a pleasant atmosphere, the interior is tasteful. (Original) Еда не соответствует ценнику. Блюда, которые брали в этом ресторане (том ям, паста с морепродуктами, бургер), в разы вкуснее были в других местах Шри-Ланки и дешевле, что обуславливается местоположением данного ресторана. Долгое ожидание блюд, да и вообще ожидание, когда хоть кто-то подойдёт. Из плюсов: приятная обстановка, интерьер, сделанный со вкусом.

  • 4/5 chanaka e. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place , calm and relaxing even in the middle of the day with good foods have a nice staff

  • 4/5 Mohan F. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely cafe situated at a junction of Pedlars street. Great ambiance ..service was very good and attentive .the quality of food was quite good too.the only issue was the range of vegetarian choices was very limiting

  • 1/5 ilya M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most expensive and terrible dinner that was in Sri Lanka (Original) Самый дорогой и ужасный ужин, который был в Шри-Ланке

  • 5/5 Reza R. 4 years ago on Google
    Such good food! I think we tried everything on their menu and it was all excellent

  • 4/5 Álvaro Pérez S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Food is tasty and the personnel is very polite

  • 3/5 KARAN R. 4 years ago on Google
    The cafe is well located. The food was not bad. Prices were little high. The restaurant had many antique pieces.

  • 4/5 Durga S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff who are clad in national costumes. Rustic furniture and nice ambience. Not the best food in galle, but a good to go place.

  • 5/5 Adith & Lytha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice restaurant, tasty food, nice surrounding area, friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Chamitha L. W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have a meal. Kind of a arty place. Food was tasty. Nice friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Håvar B. 4 years ago on Google
    This cozy café/bistro on Peddlar Street has a nice little art collection on display. Waiters are attentive and friendly, making the visit a pleasant experience from the beginning. I had the Tom Yum soup, and my wife had the prawn avocado salad. Both impeccable choices for a light lunch. The ice coffees are nice, but their iced lemongrass ginger green tea is out of this world! That one is worth the visit on its own merit!

  • 2/5 Vyacheslav A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coffee is not bad for Lanka, but the price for this country is high: 390 rupees for espresso, cappuccino from 520 for a small cup. In Moscow. Desserts are very so-so: brownies are just chocolate cake, sprinkled with syrup, tasteless. Cheesecake is also fresh. Service is slow even with an empty room. (Original) Кофе неплохой для Ланки, но цена для этой страны высока: 390 рупий за эспрессо, капучино от 520 за маленькую чашку. По-московски. Десерты очень так себе: брауни — просто шоколадный кекс, политый сиропом, невкусно. Чизкейк тоже пресный. Обслуживание медленное даже при пустом зале.

  • 4/5 Mai S. 4 years ago on Google
    Luv the coffee and ambience. Not many choices of pastries/sweets. Did not try the food, but it looks good. The place is certainly popular with tourists.

  • 4/5 Janitha K. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place to dine in. Staff is good, service is quick and the food is tasty too. They close early (9.pm) so can’t sit for a long time enjoying the dinner.

  • 4/5 Surya J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and ambience

  • 5/5 rosemary m. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Pizzas down south! Superb friendly service and ambience..nice menu in these times

  • 5/5 nera c. 4 years ago on Google
    Mixed see food plate is amazing! Fish is so nicely done! The best we had in Galle! Pizza was very good, crust little bit too done, they probably need to adjust the oven. Great place and amazing service!

  • 5/5 Karen R. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious burger and nice environment. The local staff is friendly but they should improve the service. Right in the middle of the town you can enjoy a nice dinner or lunch. They have a large menu but I only went for the burger and some drinks!

  • 5/5 Saad F. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome vibe, best user experience in a bistro. Loved the food and coffee, with an excellent service. 5 stars for the management for a fine service.

  • 4/5 taka t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Take a break with a delicious coffee in a stylish interior. (Original) お洒落な内装で美味しいコーヒーでひと息。

  • 5/5 Pabasara W. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb place with great dishes and a nice location❤

  • 4/5 Nadun H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service.

  • 1/5 Hiranga R. 3 years ago on Google
    They offer the worst customer service in the area. Female waitress was so rude towards us. They have different customer service for locals. Will never visit again

  • 1/5 Damith R. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst service ever in the Galle fort by the yellow dressed female waitress 👎🏻. It’s the 3rd time here the male waitresses was good and no more coming back !

  • 5/5 Olga Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Atmosphere, nice music, helpful staff, great food. (Original) Атмосферное местечко, приятная музыка, внимательный персонал, вкусная еда.

  • 4/5 kas p. 4 years ago on Google
    Sitting outside under the fan

  • 5/5 Galit K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, super interesting design. Enjoyed it a lot

  • 4/5 Aiko i Emil T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good cheesecake and Sri Lanka coffee with cinnamon. It has a unique taste, strong with spices, but not like coffee. Some might like it though.

  • 5/5 Peter 4 years ago on Google
    Great and stylish atmosphere - perfect service and delicious smoothies!

  • 5/5 D. T. 4 years ago on Google
    Best drinks in town!

  • 5/5 Michaela �. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Themaxp 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Placed in a tourist trap street, we got out of spite in this one And we fell well, we wanted to eat quickly, we had a pizza (it's very local :)) It was good, the setting friendly, the service too, the price honest (Original) Placé dans une rue attrape tourist, nous sommes rentrés par dépit dans celui-ci Et nous sommes bien tombé, nous voulions mangé rapidement, nous avons pris une pizza (c'est très local :)) Elle était bonne, le cadre sympathique, le service aussi, le prix honnete

  • 5/5 Weeramuni M. 4 years ago on Google
    Getting better and better

  • 5/5 Erik C. 4 years ago on Google
    The lime ginger iced tea is amazing

  • 3/5 icsandy2 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty interior and good service. Breakfast was OK (avocado toast & French toast). Bit pricey for the quantity and taste

  • 2/5 Romesh G. 4 years ago on Google
    Mediocre low quality food for high price pizza is okay

  • 4/5 Maik F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Have eaten very tasty, well-topped stone oven pizzas here. Friendly, English-speaking service. Reasonable prices. However, there is no alcohol (Original) Haben hier sehr leckere, gut belegte Steinofenpizzen gegessen. Freundliche, englischsprachige Bedienung.Angemessene Preise. Gibt allerdings kein Alkohol

  • 4/5 Kosala A. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambient and food was great. Had a seafood nasigoorang and pineapple juice. Staff was very friendly. Portion size is slightly less.

  • 4/5 Andrew W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, tourist prices but that's ok as the food is quality. Menu is slightly odd, probably too much pizza and pasta for a non-Italian restaurant


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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