EATING OUT The Galley Café
Amid Giants & Idols
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ounded by Keian Gillet, a chef with international credentials and a passionate board-rider, the Galley Café brings a touch of its owner’s relaxed surf chic to Lyme Regis.
Based in the centre of Broad Street, The Galley has gained a popular following and reputedly serves “the best breakfasts in town”, available all day. Decorated with surf boards, quirky artwork and seaside colours, the Galley brings thoughts of the beach to mind even on the coldest of days, and its cosy snug is the perfect place to warm up with a hot drink. Keian and his close-knit team pride themselves on the fact that almost every item on offer in the café - from the best-selling Guinness cake to the wide selection of savoury flatbreads - is made fresh on the premises. In fact, the only things not born and bred in Dorset are the Cornish pasties, which come courtesy of the award-winning Posh Pasty Company and are baked in-house each morning. In addition to a window display full of enticing treats to takeaway, the Galley also offers a broad lunchtime menu, whether you fancy a freshly-baked baguette with your favourite choice of filling, or a warming stew or summery salad. Coffee lovers should pay a visit too, as the Galley boasts a traditional Italian-style coffee machine and source its beans from neighbours and coffee fanatics Amid Giants and Idols, who possess their own microroaster and prepare their speciality blends on site. The Galley will be hosting a free lunch on Christmas Day, opening its doors to the anybody wanting company and community. Donations of food have already been provided by Colyton Butchers, Cains Farm and others, and volunteers have come forward to help Keian Gillett host the ‘Galley Giveback Community Christmas Lunch’ Those wishing to attend must book in advance by calling 01297 445008. You can also call this number to refer someone you think may be interested, or to volunteer.
14 Broad Street, Lyme Regis 01297 445008 | galleycafe.co.uk
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n Silver Street in Lyme Regis, you’ll find one of Lyme’s best loved coffee houses, Amid Giants & Idols.
Open daily (except Tuesdays in winter) for coffee, teas, a variety of delicious hot chocolates (including chilli) and smoothies, as well as home-made and gluten-free cakes, sandwiches, homemade soups and winter specials, served with locally sourced artisan bread. Working with artisan roasters from across the South West, Steve and Elaine always have a variety of single origin coffees on offer, plus their own house blend ‘Coast’. With comfy seating, board games, magazines and newspapers, there’s a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in this pet and family friendly Coffee House. While you are there, check out the range of coffee and tea making accessories & equipment, artisan chocolates and freshly roasted coffees on offer.
59 Silver Street, Lyme Regis 01297 443791 | amidgiantsandidols.co.uk
Breakfasts served all day Lunch, sandwiches, baguettes and hot snacks Daily Specials available Children’s menu Coffee, tea and soft drinks
01297 445008
59 Silver St, Lyme Regis DT7 3HR
info@amidgiantsandidols.co.uk
01297 443791
Broad Street, Lyme Regis
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