Ice-cream and coffee shop. Has several types of vegan ice cream and soy milk for coffee. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:30pm.
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Added by Cafe82FortGalle on 24 Feb 2019
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89 Reviews
First Review by waterlooteeth
sarahmackenzie1
Points +16
Great homey cafe - Edit
Super close to the fort, this cafe was welcomed by the warmest smile of the owner. Great communication, and by far the best coconut cappuccino I've had in Sri lanka thus far!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan!
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GemmaJean
Points +16
Can't go past vegan ice cream! - Edit
We found cafe 82 by chance walking past and was the last thing I thought I was going to find on my afternoon in Galle. What a lovely surprise. Amazing service from the lovely owner and her family. Fantastic milkshakes (either soy or coconut milk) and coconut ice cream (variety of flavours).
Read moreTo tip it all off, the straws were made from papaya stems (biodegradable). They have thought of everything!!
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DisaLaurell
Points +26
The creamiest vgn ice cream I've ever had! - Edit
Ask for the vegan menu if the lovely owner doesn't give it to you right away. She makes all the ice creams by herself from natural ingredients, no essence or colours. Yum!
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drande
Points +90
Tasty ice cream deserts - Edit
Tasty vegan ice cream. Nice sitting outside right on the street like in mediterenian cafe. Good place for wlking nearby people watching :)
Read morePros: Plenty of variety, Good quality
Cons: 350 rupies per scoop, Too sweet
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LOL22
Points +231
Yummy, vegan, perfect - Edit
A yummy cinnamon ice cream and a delicious tea with coconutmilk and a nice chat with the owner and her daughter made the visit of this cute little Cafe perfect. There are so many different varieties of ice and i think is saw waffles. But i did not try because of a big lunch before. I was so thankful to find this place to eat vegan ice after a long time, this is so rare. On that day their food processor got broken and still they offered food and drinks, not everything but a lot and they were so kind. Clear recommendation. Visited in December 2019.
Read morePros: delicious vegan Ice cream and Tea, Kind owner , cute place
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LizziFabisz
Points +18
Lovely Coconut Milk Iced Coffee! - Edit
Really cute little place to have a coffee stop. They also used bamboo straws which I loved!
Read moreGreat choice of vegan options and a separate menu making it clear which was and wasnt vegan!
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FredrikLarsån
Points +18
Super friendly and fresh treats - Edit
The ice coffee with soy milk was really good, will definitely go for some home made ice cream next time around (had to much curry before this time). The guys next to us had the biggest smile while eating their home made ice cream so I guess it’s as good as the coffee if not better :)
Read morePros: Vegan ice cream!, So friendly owners who speaks good English
Cons: None
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dreadydan
Points +32
Gorgeous Vegan icecream!!!! - Edit
We found cafe82 by accident walking past and were very pleased we did.
Read moreThey had a vegan icecream menu with many different flavours of Vegan icecream and they were absolutley delicious!!!!!
To top it all, was the owner, who was one of the warmest loveliest ladies you'll ever meet, a real delight :)
Pros: Many flavours of Vegan Icecream
Cons: Didn't have time to eat them all!
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veganworldexplorer
Points +198
Delicious ice cream! - Edit
Some of the best ice cream we've ever had! The café is small and has only 2 little tables outside, but all in all very charming. The ice cream is made out of soy and coconut and the flavours are vanilla, chocolate, coconut, cinnamon, mixed berries, passion fruit and soursop.
Read moreWe had 4 different scoops and they were all abosuletly tasty. However, they're pretty pricey with 350 lkr a scoop (but absolutely worth it).
Pros: Creamy and tasty ice cream, Many flavours, Charming location
Cons: Expensive, as it is in a touristy old town
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tgilry
Points +24
Home made vegan ice cream - Edit
A must for vegans wanting something frozen on a hot day in Galle
Read moreHome made by the lovely owner of the cafe
At least 8 different flavours
Coconut and cinnamon were our favourites
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JennySchilling
Points +18
Delicious, creamy, great flavors-- best ice cream I have had in ages! - Edit
I tried the cinnamon and would definitely recommend it-- hoping to try the coconut before leaving Galle, too! Such a nice little spot, and truly delicious ice cream.
Read moreThe owner and her daughter are just so genuine and sweet, I loved chatting with them. The ice cream is made in small batches daily--they do run out of some flavors, so get there early if you have a specific flavor in mind. The ice cream is hand-spun and with no sweeteners, just fresh soya milk and fresh fruit. Vegans and non-vegans will enjoy this spot. Also a perk is that they don't use single use plastic spoons or bowls.
Pros: Fresh, Delicious, Friendly owner
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sarahloveslists82
Points +148
Local vegan icecream - Edit
Super cute little place in the front room of the owner's house. Had the most delicious vegan coconut icecream, not only the best I've had in Sri Lanka but very close to the best ever. 350 rupees per scoop, worth every rupee. Owner asks you not to take a photo of the menu as she is very protective of their offerings.
Read morePros: 7 vegan icecream flavours & 9 vegan shakes, Wide coffee menu, Local business championing vegan options
Cons: Very intimate if you prefer generic tourist cafes, No air con but ceiling fans throughout, No photos of menu
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MaríaLuisaLopez
Points +20
Best vegan ice cream EVER - Edit
Vegan Ice creams are the best. I recomend cinamon, soursop and coconut flavors, the best vegan ice-creams I've ever eaten. And homemade with love ❤️❤️
Read moreLos mejores helados veganos del mundo!!!! Recomiendo el de soursop, canela y coco. DELICISOS!!!! Y hechos en casa con amor ❤️❤️
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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markgreen1
Points +20
Just had chocolate & cinnamon vegan ice cream-totally lush 😁 - Edit
Very good and tasty, sorry no pictures because I could not wait to eat it!!
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SamanthaGreen
Points +105
Cool spot and even cooler ice cream - Edit
Charming Little cafe in the front of the owners house just minutes from Galle lighthouse serving the most amazing vegan ice cream and shakes ( ask for the vegan menu )
Read moreA must visit if you are in the fort area
Pros: vegan ice cream , Vegan shakes , Amazing service
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MarynaBieliaieva
Points +20
The best ice cream without sugar - Edit
If you are in the Galle, be sure to visit Cafe 82 to eat the most delicious ice cream without sugar. ask the secret menu, you will be delighted 🍨
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Leverdehopez
Points +20
Best vegan cafe ever - Edit
While passing through the cooling streets in galle fort found the best spot for relaxing with best vegan coffee and vegan ice cream the place was hygiene and served with plastic free concept (Near union Bank)
Read moreNo matter what about the previous reviews this was the best spot to relax and chill with the best vegan ice cream.there are many options too and the price was cheap
Highly recommend for visiting this place and the host were served well.take away too
Updated from previous review on 2019-10-08
Pros: Best vegan cafe in ice cream., Friendly staff.good value
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HafsaMuzny
Points +16
Best Vegan Ice Cream and Coffee - Edit
I Loved the vegan ice cream as this was the best spot where truly that I Had Experienced with plastic free concept. The portion is very well served and cheap in price. This is the only place where vegan specialties is only served in the galle. love the host and the owner is friendly.
Read morePros: tasty vegan ice cream, cheap price
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lancealot
Points +150
Best vegan ice cream - Edit
Was very pleased with this place, i had a soursop ice cream plus a mango smoothie both were just soo yummy. Will go back for sure. Lots of vegan options
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JanVega
Points +62
Zu teuer und unerschämt kleine Portionen - Edit
Leider sind wir vom Cafe 82 total enttäuscht. Wir haben uns wegen der guten Bewertungen dorthin begeben und können diese nicht nachvollziehen. Es ist absolut keine klassische Eisdiele, sondern eher eine Privatwohnung ohne eine Möglichkeit das Eis vorher zu sehen oder zu probieren.
Read moreHier stimmt Preis-Leistung absolut gar nicht. Und wir würden aus folgenden Gründen nicht nochmal wieder kommen:
1. Man sieht das Eis vorher nicht. Man steht quasi bei den Gastgebern im Wohnzimmer und bekommt das Eis später gebracht.
2. Der Preis ist eine Frechheit bei der Portionsgröße.
Wir waren zu dritt und haben jeder drei "Flavours" bestellt. Erst hieß es nach etwa 10 Minuten Wartezeit, dass Schokolade aus wäre, dann gab es doch welche. Die To-Go Becher waren kleiner, als 0,1 Gläser und es waren lieblos zwei/drei Kugeln matschiges, fast flüssiges Eis hineingelegt. So weich, dass die Sorten nicht mehr eindeutig zuzuordnen waren.
Das Eis war weich und wir haben für 5 Kugeln 1000 Rupies bezahlt, was bei der Größe echt nicht OK ist. Dazu wurden unsere Bestellungen durcheinander gebracht und wir haben fast 15 Minuten auf unser Eis gewartet, obwohl der Laden komplett leer war.
3. Uns wurde Plastikfrei versprochen und es gab trotzdem Plastiklöffel zur Bestellung.
Besucht lieber die Isle of Gelato. Hier sieht man das Eis vorher und bekommt für 450 LKR eine ordentliche Portion und einen Löffel aus Holz.
Pros: Es gibt veganes Eis
Cons: Viel zu teuer, Eis war weich, Das Eis wird serviert ohne es vorher sehen zu könn
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InaGee
Points +18
I would come back to Sri Lanka only for that chocolate icecream - Edit
Honestly, the best (vegan) ice cream I had so far in Sri Lanka! It's the place to go if you are looking for other options than the common sorbet. You can't even taste the difference to the dairy one, so it's a place to go for vegans and non vegans😄Prices are fair!
Read moreAlso the family is really lovely, open minded and caring.
Don't miss this place!
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maéRigaux
Points +16
Delicious Iced Coffee - Edit
Very friendly owner, delicious iced coffee with fresh soy milk. We even received it served with a papaya branch instead of a plastic straw, we loved it!!
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MickBenn
Points +8
Lovely family run ice cream cafe. With good tasting vegan options - Edit
Family run homemade ice cream cafe, vegan options and best of all in the amazing surroundings of the fort
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AndyCB
Points +2228
Creamy, Vegan Cinnamon Ice Cream - Edit
Having found this place on HappyCow, we decided to pop by for an ice cream. Vegan flavours included vanilla, chocolate and custard-apple, as well as new flavours of coconut and cinnamon.
Read moreWe both tried the cinnamon which was creamy and very tasty! Our ice creams were takeout, as we wanted to wander down to the lighthouse.
The woman running the place is very friendly and enthusiastic, and she told us about the various vegan-friendly drinks she serves as well.
Note that the vegan-friendly ice creams are a bit more expensive than non-vegan.
Pros: Good range of vegan-friendly options!, Lovely owner!
Cons: Not fully vegan.
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Tombah
Points +152
Extremely disappointed - Edit
I wish I could say something else, but this was the only disappointing food or drinking experience we had during our 3 week trip in Sri Lanka.
Read moreThe first day we passed here (but didn’t order anything), we spoke to the very friendly daughter of the house.
The next day we came back for ice cream and were helped by the (as we assume) mother who speaks less English (as such no problem) and who was obviously not as familiar to taking care of guests as her daughter.
The ice cream we got (seriously expensive at 450 rupees per scoop) was served in 2 bowls of which at least 1 was obviously not clean: it contained dust and even mold in some places. And the spoons we got were very rusty (picture as proof).
The ice cream itself had indeed a creamy taste but was in some parts somewhat slimey as if it was melted and refrozen.
My girlfriend couldn’t eat her ice cream by the sight of all this mess.
We paid our 900 rupees in the end (take it as a support for the family and for the effort of trying to serve something vegan), but it was actually worth the round price of 0 rupees.
We got back the same evening to explain our concerns to the daughter, I hope she takes this as a lesson, if not this place will not last long I’m affraid...
Pros: The friendly daughter of the house
Cons: Mold and dust in the cups and rusty spoons, Slimey, Expensive
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hila.iarchy
Points +44
Beat ice cream - Edit
Excellent ice cream! I ate the blueberries and it was extraordinarily good! The lady here is very nice and welcoming!
Read morePros: Taste and texture are perfect
Cons: A bit expensive
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vanna17
Points +16
Really delicious vegan ice cream - Edit
Nice place with vegan ice cream options. Delicious ice cream and great hospitality.
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