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21/09/2013 by Mrs T

Galos (was cafe yum)

Apologies I think this has been discussed on here before, but I can't find it. Therefore can anyone tell me if it has opened yet, is it a takeaway that delivers? I can't find a website for it either. Thank you.


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Reply ID 95763

22/09/2013 by Ewoowar

quote:
Originally posted by Mrs T
Apologies I think this has been discussed on here before, but I can't find it. Therefore can anyone tell me if it has opened yet, is it a takeaway that delivers? I can't find a website for it either. Thank you.
It's at Old Cross, where Café Yum Yum was, formerly Wiggintons, by the library and opposite the Womens Society and the Sugar Hut. I looked in at about half past nine yesterday and a lady was working in the kitchen. The kitchen looks big so if it is intended that you can sit in I assume the upstairs is open for seating.


Reply ID 95765

22/09/2013 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
It's at Old Cross, where Café Yum Yum was, formerly Wiggintons, by the library and opposite the Womens Society and the Sugar Hut.
When Mrs.T said she coudn't find it she was referring to the discussion. The subject line clearly indicates she knows where in Hertford it is. [:D]


Reply ID 95770

23/09/2013 by rogerstone

http://www.galosuk.com but it says "We are days away from opening". If you register before 30/09/13 you get a code for 20% off your first order valid until 31/10/13.


Reply ID 95774

23/09/2013 by Mrs T

quote:
Originally posted by rogerstone
http://www.galosuk.com but it says "We are days away from opening". If you register before 30/09/13 you get a code for 20% off your first order valid until 31/10/13.
Thank you very much for the info.


Reply ID 95786

23/09/2013 by rogerstone

You're welcome.


Reply ID 95795

24/09/2013 by Louis M

Does anyone else think that the chicken looks a little like its holding a turd? Food looks good though.


Reply ID 95909

30/09/2013 by Louis M

Had a pulled pork bun and a coffee on Saturday. The pork bun was excellent and the coffee was certainly the best that I have had in Hertford. I know that there has been some fears that it would be a bit ‘Nandosy’ however nothing could be further from the truth. They may even start doing full legs of lamb on a Sunday etc which would be great. Eventually they will be open until about 10 for a late night snack. Give it a go and support them as they deserve to do well.


Reply ID 95929

30/09/2013 by Alpha Papa

I've just had a chicken baguette and a coffee from Galos and they were both really good. Nice place, friendly people and a quality, artisanal feel to the place - nothing like Nandos! I'll be going back again.


Reply ID 95944

30/09/2013 by Mrs T

Glad to hear good reviews, will try giving it a go at the weekend.


Reply ID 95954

30/09/2013 by rogerstone

Odd that although the web site has been updated to reflect that it's now open there's no menu. Ah well I'll just have to walk round. An underhand introduction to health living perhaps?


Reply ID 95967

01/10/2013 by Joe

quote:
Originally posted by rogerstone
Odd that although the web site has been updated to reflect that it's now open there's no menu. Ah well I'll just have to walk round. An underhand introduction to health living perhaps?
The menu is on the right in between where it says "We're sorry but our 20% offer is now closed" and the picture, as Louis M said, of a chicken holding a turd.


Reply ID 95984

01/10/2013 by Leo Densian

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Originally posted by Joe The menu is on the right in between where it says "We're sorry but our 20% offer is now closed" and the picture, as Louis M said, of a chicken holding a turd.
What the hell's a 'tomoto'? Hope the foods of better quality than the menu spelling. At least another two other errors. Agree on the picture.


Reply ID 96031

02/10/2013 by rogerstone

quote:
Originally posted by Joe
quote:
Originally posted by rogerstone
Odd that although the web site has been updated to reflect that it's now open there's no menu. Ah well I'll just have to walk round. An underhand introduction to health living perhaps?
The menu is on the right in between where it says "We're sorry but our 20% offer is now closed" and the picture, as Louis M said, of a chicken holding a turd.
Oops so it is. Thanks Joe.


Reply ID 96071

04/10/2013 by Mchardy24

Tried Galos for lunch today and I have to say that I wasn't greatly impressed. It is quite expensive for what we got and the service was really slow - worrying as they didn't appear to be particularly busy. What was worse was that we ordered a lasagne to take away - only to take it the short walk back to our office and it was cold, this was after waiting for 15-20 mins for it to be heated.... Don't think I'll be rushing back which is a shame....


Reply ID 96072

04/10/2013 by Ewoowar

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Originally posted by Mchardy24
Tried Galos for lunch today and I have to say that I wasn't greatly impressed. It is quite expensive for what we got and the service was really slow - worrying as they didn't appear to be particularly busy. What was worse was that we ordered a lasagne to take away - only to take it the short walk back to our office and it was cold, this was after waiting for 15-20 mins for it to be heated.... Don't think I'll be rushing back which is a shame....
It would be good if they were to check this forum for comments.


Reply ID 96074

04/10/2013 by Mrs T

There was a large lorry blocking the road near Galos today. I assume it was delivering to them as the name on the lorry was : Diaper Poultry. Now is it just me or is that literally a really sh*t name for a poultry company?


Reply ID 96076

04/10/2013 by Darcy Sarto

quote:
Originally posted by Mrs T
There was a large lorry blocking the road near Galos today. I assume it was delivering to them as the name on the lorry was : Diaper Poultry. Now is it just me or is that literally a really sh*t name for a poultry company?
Yes - pretty foul [:D][:)][;)]


Reply ID 96090

04/10/2013 by Darcy Sarto

quote:
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto
quote:
Originally posted by Mrs T
There was a large lorry blocking the road near Galos today. I assume it was delivering to them as the name on the lorry was : Diaper Poultry. Now is it just me or is that literally a really sh*t name for a poultry company?
Yes - pretty foul [:D][:)][;)]
It really is a bit pants (I can't stop now [:D]). Had a pulled (assume daiper) chicken roll on Wednesday. Very nice and the bread was, apparently, freshly made. This Cafe is so far very yum!!


Reply ID 96092

04/10/2013 by Ewoowar

I hope, and believe, that this is http://www.diaperpoultry.co.uk/ ...........and not http://www.diaperpoultry.co.uk/


Reply ID 96095

04/10/2013 by Mrs T

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Originally posted by Ewoowar
I hope, and believe, that this is http://www.diaperpoultry.co.uk/ ...........and not http://www.diaperpoultry.co.uk/
What an unfortunate surname, however, fair play to them. As for the other site, URGHHH! Too weird.


Reply ID 96096

05/10/2013 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by Mrs T
What an unfortunate surname, however, fair play to them. As for the other site, URGHHH! Too weird.
From Wikipedia: "The Middle English word diaper originally referred to the type of cloth rather than its use; "diaper" was the term for a pattern of repeated, diamond shapes, and later came to describe a white cotton or linen fabric with this pattern."


Reply ID 96098

05/10/2013 by Joe

quote:
Originally posted by Mrs T
There was a large lorry blocking the road near Galos today. I assume it was delivering to them as the name on the lorry was : Diaper Poultry. Now is it just me or is that literally a really sh*t name for a poultry company?
I guess that explains the chicken holding the turd on there website.


Reply ID 96100

05/10/2013 by Mrs T

quote:
Originally posted by Joe
quote:
Originally posted by Mrs T
There was a large lorry blocking the road near Galos today. I assume it was delivering to them as the name on the lorry was : Diaper Poultry. Now is it just me or is that literally a really sh*t name for a poultry company?
I guess that explains the chicken holding the turd on there website.
L O L !!


Reply ID 96101

05/10/2013 by dudley

We gave this a go last night and ordered via their website for a home delivery. The food turned up about 30 mins later and was pretty good. The ribs were excellent, the slaw was good and the roast potatoes were also nice. Didn't try the chicken, but will next time. Certainly a cut above your usual fast food takeaway. Worth a try.


Reply ID 96115

06/10/2013 by deecy

Had a whole chicken, new potatoes, slaw, olives and a salad. All were excellent. No waiting, friendly staff - would definitely go back. Loved it!


Reply ID 96205

14/10/2013 by Louis M

Had a meal deal on saturday (chilli chicken) as above, everything was really lovely and tastey.


Reply ID 96286

18/10/2013 by Louis M

2 full chickens and some lovely ribs last night (not just for me). Lovely as before. We even got a free crumble.


Reply ID 96287

18/10/2013 by deecy

I haven't tried the ribs or the crumble but loved the lasagne when I had that :) I want them to make paella now :D


Reply ID 96290

18/10/2013 by Alpha Papa

I went to Galos for lunch as I saw that the slow cooked pulled pork baguette was available today, and for selfish reasons I was considering saying it was horrible, in case it becomes too popular and demand outstrips supply, but I can't lie - it is delicious, especially with the pickle!


Reply ID 96303

19/10/2013 by Ewoowar

Yum. Chicken baguette. Though a tad on the rich side when it comes to paying.


Reply ID 96304

19/10/2013 by newboy

Went there for the first time last night. Lovely fresh food, reminded me of a similar restaurant with the same sort of set up where we used to live and that was always popular. We will use Galos reasonably regularly I think.


Reply ID 96318

21/10/2013 by Darcy Sarto

Got our Sunday Dinner from Galos last night (Ribs, Chicken, Garlic Bread, Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw). They were a bit busy but it was well worth waiting for and (almost) as good as a home cooked dinner (with the excellent benefit of not having to cook it). The ribs were partcularly delicious but a bit spicy for Sarto Minor (who is a bit of wuss really). Thoroughly recommended!


Reply ID 96360

23/10/2013 by 2929paul

Love this place. The chicken baguette is sort of a healthy alternative to KFC but nicer (in my opinion). The med veg were lovely and, as some have already noted, the coffee matches anywhere in Hertford. I'll be going back regularly, as all the food on the menu sounds good to me. I'd call it good value too, when you consider the quality of food you're getting. Service has been really friendly every time I've been in and I'm glad to say it has been busy every time as well. My wife was upset the first time we went in because there was no decaff coffee but by yesterday this had changed and decaff was available for her second visit. I think the owner reads this forum but if I was her, I wouldn't risk putting a comment on here, given the reaction she could get from some members. After all, look at the puerile comments about a supplier of chickens and pedantic scrutiny of the website to find errant cAPital letter'S and apostrophe's. We all know that some people can go into attack mode then put out a second post along the lines of "don't get the wrong idea, didn't you see the smiley, good luck blah, blah".


Reply ID 96366

23/10/2013 by Darcy Sarto

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I think the owner reads this forum but if I was her, I wouldn't risk putting a comment on here, given the reaction she could get from some members. After all, look at the puerile comments about a supplier of chickens and pedantic scrutiny of the website to find errant cAPital letter'S and apostrophe's. We all know that some people can go into attack mode then put out a second post along the lines of "don't get the wrong idea, didn't you see the smiley, good luck blah, blah".
A forum rather ceases to be a forum if you exclude, or feel excluded by, anyone (including the puerile pedants).


Reply ID 96549

08/11/2013 by deecy

The coffee is Cuban I think I heard .. anyway it's very nice and the tiramisu is lovely. I'm looking forward to their Christmas menu :)


Reply ID 96673

19/11/2013 by Rachel

I'm unlikely to use this place because I like to either dine out or cook at home so high quality fast food/take-away isn't on my radar. But my foodie friend raved about Galos, particularly the 'slaw and the pulled pork and she knows her stuff so I'm posting that as a recommendation.


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