Gala Cafe Lounge Mansfield – Cozy Spot for Coffee & Relaxation

Inside Gala Cafe Lounge

Gala Cafe Lounge sits on Stockwell Gate in Mansfield, offering a straightforward, old-fashioned cafe experience that locals have appreciated for decades. It’s the kind of place where friendly, polite staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for a casual bite or a relaxed breakfast. The cafe’s well-kept, clean interior feels familiar rather than trendy, reflecting a steady, no-nonsense spot where regulars feel at home.

Its central location and affordable, cooked-to-order food make it a dependable option for a quick lunch break or an early morning start. While the decor leans toward the traditional side and might benefit from some updating, this hasn’t deterred long-time visitors who value the warm, approachable service and straightforward menu. The fact that it’s a cash-only establishment shapes the pace and vibe here — there’s a sense of simplicity and directness in the way things run.

Ideal for anyone looking to escape the busier high street coffee chains, the cafe attracts local workers, shoppers, and people wanting a genuine, unpretentious place to sit down without fuss. Visiting in the morning delivers a particularly satisfying experience, as the breakfast options come through freshly prepared amid a calm, tidy setting. The friendly atmosphere encourages conversation and a sense of community among patrons, making it a useful daily stop rather than a destination for special occasions.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Great coffee

Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast

Lunch

Solo dining

What they serve

Coffee

Quick bite

Best for

Breakfast

Lunch

Dessert

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

What Locals & Travelers Say

103 Reviews

Richard Bardill

04 Jan 2026

Very polite staff and lovely place to pop into if you just fancied a little something to eat

Rachel Pilmoré

03 Jan 2026

Staff are friendly, the food is cooked to order and quite nice. This is a cash only business which I don't see a problem with

PrettyTwistedAngel

11 Dec 2025

Love this place been coming 20yrs...breakfast was incredible. Place is clean and tidy and I love the staff so polite and friendly.

Kacey

23 Oct 2025

Fairly good cafe. Good location. Nice affordable food. Staff are lovely and friendly and such a friendly atmosphere. Cash only. Could maybe do with a revamp to make it a little more modern as very old fashioned decor.

Jan Newton

17 Oct 2025

Food is really good and the staff are friendly and polite. The cafe is clean and well presented. The overall picture is one of being welcome and well catered for.

Ernest Hemingway

14 Oct 2025

This place is like a cult, if you’re a newcomer the staff treat you like some kind of alien- a similar aura to inviting an EDL member to a bar mitzvah- but if you’re a long term resident at this fine establishment you’re the crème de la creme, provoking more the aura of priests to the pope. The food is questionable (my beans tasted like sugar for some reason) but aye? It’s a small price to pay for the good crack you get in here from all the commotion of people coming and going. Class joint.

Andrew Eaton

23 Sep 2025

Can't beat a gd fry up in there gd qualityfood all the time staff are so friendly xx

Kathy X

13 Sep 2025

Nice Hot chocolate friendly eldery lady that served me Nice sausage cob the only down side was the smell of disinfectant was over powering smelt like public toilets maybe some floral disinfectant would be better