South Ceylon Bakery
A popular bakery and restaurant in Galle known for its generous portions of fresh, traditional Sri Lankan dishes and sweet treats.
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South Ceylon Bakery
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Must-see attractions
A popular bakery and restaurant in Galle known for its generous portions of fresh, traditional Sri Lankan dishes and sweet treats.
"Best lunch in our Sri Lankan tour, with delicious fresh food and great service!"
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to avoid long waits and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Bring Your Own Water
Consider bringing water or tissues, as water outages may occur, affecting handwashing facilities.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Sri Lankan
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+94 912 234 500
Address
South Ceylon Building, Gamini Mawatha, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
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Generous Portions & Fresh Dishes
Enjoy hearty meals with generous servings of fresh, delicious food, often highlighted as a reason to visit.
Convenient Location
Easily accessible near the bus station in New Town, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
Sweet Treats and Savory Bites
Discover a tempting array of short eats, including delicious cakes, croissants, and fried egg rolls.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to avoid long waits and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Bring Your Own Water
Consider bringing water or tissues, as water outages may occur, affecting handwashing facilities.
Verify Drink Prices
Double-check prices for bottled drinks to prevent potential overcharging.
Specify Food Preferences
Clearly communicate your preferences when ordering to ensure your meal meets your expectations.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to avoid long waits and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Bring Your Own Water
Consider bringing water or tissues, as water outages may occur, affecting handwashing facilities.
Verify Drink Prices
Double-check prices for bottled drinks to prevent potential overcharging.
Specify Food Preferences
Clearly communicate your preferences when ordering to ensure your meal meets your expectations.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
South Ceylon Bakery offers a convenient dining option with generally generous portions, though customer service and food quality can be inconsistent. While some praise the fresh dishes and sweet treats, others report long waiting times, disappointing food quality, and poor staff attitude. It's a mixed bag, with some guests having excellent experiences while others are left dissatisfied.
"I had a great experience at South Ceylon Bakery. I needed a cake for a last-minute birthday surprise, and within minutes, they had a pre-prepared cake ready and customized it just as I wanted. Excellent service! Highly recommend."
Nilanka Yapa
"The price and serving side is generous except for the scanty singular piece of chicken, that when asked for more the cook shook her head and gave a rude look (I was obvs going to pay for it). Perhaps this is socialist Sri Lanka... Although there was a clear disparity in chicken quality, I was provided with a succulent piece that bathed in sauce whilst my partner received a dry and airing piece. It was nonetheless a trivial thing but still had an affect on our experience"
Luka
"Very poor customer service. We ordered a chicken rice, the sauce was very disgusting and there aren't chillipaste. When we ask for, they gave us a half chillipaste cup which is someone already ate. Don't ever take foods from here. Also the food is very bad. I asked myself why did I choose this place. 🤢"
Heshan Eranda
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Frequently Asked Questions
The bakery is known for its fresh short eats, cakes, croissants, and traditional Sri Lankan dishes like rice and curry and kottu.
The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that can appeal to different tastes, and portion sizes are generally generous.
It's advisable to visit during off-peak hours to avoid long waiting times for your food.
While takeaway is available, be cautious with packaging as food might spill. Specify preferences clearly for your order.
The restaurant is considered mid-range, although some reviews mention that prices for certain items can be high.
Yes, they offer customization for pre-prepared cakes, which can be a great option for last-minute surprises.
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South Ceylon Bakery – Located in the New Town by the bus station this is a convenient place to pick up some cheap short eats.
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