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The Old Railway

Cafe

👍👍 My husband found this cafe/shop by chance and what a great little find. We wanted something different to curries or Rotis. We ordered the Tuna fish cakes with Salad and a small amount of chips. PERFECT! Not too much not too little and very very tasty. Highly recommend. People often mention coffee, friendly,


Address

42 Havelock Rd, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Website

www.theoldrailwayshop.com

Contact

+94 77 626 3400

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (69 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: (Eid al-Fitr), 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Hours might differ

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  • 5/5 Gabriela B. 5 years ago on Google
    My husband found this cafe/shop by chance and what a great little find. We wanted something different to curries or Rotis. We ordered the Tuna fish cakes with Salad and a small amount of chips. PERFECT! Not too much not too little and very very tasty. Highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Val B. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has got genius loci! Must visit, you will find a great shop with local fashion by British designer and co-founder, lovely coffee and bistro upstairs, we had delicious tuna cake and fresh juices! Very friendly staff and owners.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adam Z. 5 years ago on Google
    A little bit hid but really worth visiting place. Awesome iced coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abigail j. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious iced tea! Beautiful, fresh and colorful food! Had the salad and feta & beetroot salad. Everything was very tasty and good portion sizes!!! Service was very friendly in a cozy, cafe space.. boutique downstairs has gorgeous clothes, too!

  • 5/5 adam k. 4 years ago on Google
    If you're looking for a quaint, quiet and comfortable place to escape the heat, then this place is a MUST. Excellent and interesting menu with fresh ingredients thoughtfully prepared. Great selection of drinks, hot and cold. The owner is very friendly and happy to sit down for a chat and offer local tips and recommendations. If I lived in Galle, this would be my go-to spot.

  • 4/5 Mai S. 4 years ago on Google
    Small cute cafe on top of the seamstress (women clothing store). Good coffee and variety of food choices. To reach there, you have to walk near the bus station, it seems chaotic.

  • 5/5 martin k. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best ice Coffee in Sri Lanka! Very friendly owner, rasi with his Family and staff. Definitely an excellent choice for a Drink or snack.

  • 5/5 Mike21 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with coffee machine and Wi-Fi. The owner is very friendly, coffee is great. I recommend it :)

  • 5/5 Karl F. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food Rs 750-900 and friendly service upstairs in this café. The Ground floor is a clothes and other items shop. The Café has wifi. They also do motorbike rental, island tours and airport transfers.

  • 5/5 Chris H. 6 years ago on Google
    This is an absolutely beautiful location. We went in to have a quick coffee, and found a cozy upstairs cafė with what is easily the best chocolate cake I can remember having: dark and juicy like a Brownie, with an added aroma of refreshing orange. The iced coffee was just right, and we had a friendly chat with the people operating the store on the ground floor and the cafė upstairs. They also serve an interesting selection of fusion food - unfortunately it was just too hot to have a quick lunch. Go there - it's definitely worth the short trip outside the Fort area.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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