Cafés
Warm, friendly and easy-going, you can’t beat a good café. And we’ve got some absolute belters here in the Tweed Valley!
The Dawyck Cafe, Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo
Located within Dawyck Botanic Garden’s visitor centre, the Dawyck Café looks out on one of Scotland’s most celebrated gardens. Wide range of healthy dishes – many featuring foraged ingredients – plus legendary scones.
Kailzie Courtyard Cafe, nr Peebles
Situated in the gorgeous grounds of Kailzie Gardens, the Courtyard Café is a delightful spot for coffee, brunch, lunch and Sunday roasts. Enjoy seasonal fruit and vegetables from the stunning walled garden and a surprising menu inspired by international flavours.
Scots Pine Tea Room, Eddleston
Indoor and outdoor dining at this lovely café on the outskirts of Eddleston (a village that is well worth exploring). Expect a wide range of delicious café staples, including home baking. Children’s play area and dog-friendly, too.
The Cozy Kitchen, Peebles
Delicious homemade food, excellent coffee and life-affirming cakes and bakes are on offer at this aptly named cafe in the heart of the Old Town. Nestled alongside the Castle Warehouse Cookshop, it’s away from the hustle and bustle – a peaceful spot for a post-walk bite or morning pick-me-up.
Cocoa Black, Peebles
A temple to all things chocolate. A bustling boutique café downstairs, while upstairs is home to an award-winning chocolate and pastry school run by Ruth Hinks, UK World Chocolate Master. Chocolate lovers might never leave.
The Oven Door, Peebles
Tucked away in a delightful courtyard setting off Peebles High Street, this warm and homely cafe offers a selection of homemade scones, cakes, soup and other goodies. Their freshly baked sourdough loaves are a new addition – and another good reason to visit.
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Milne and Pickles, Peebles
Warm and welcoming with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, this delightful Northgate café/deli offers artisan cheese and charcuterie platters, sourdough toasties and cakes paired with small producer wines, craft beers and locally roasted coffee. High quality deli items and giftware available. Late opening on Friday evenings.
Costa, Peebles
Popular chain coffee shop in prime location on ground floor of the warren-like Veitch’s building, an iconic corner site that was once home to a celebrated clothing outfitters.
Eastgate Theatre Cafe, Peebles
Famously welcoming café on ground floor of bustling theatre and arts centre. Great coffee, soups, traybakes and more. Regular live music, pop-up entertainments and other creative shenanigans.
Glentress Forest Cafe, Peebles
A glass-fronted hide-away that is the start (or end) of many a Glentress adventure. Home of mountain bikers, walkers, summer beer festivals, BBQ celebrations and an easy-going vibe.
No1 Peebles Road, Innerleithen
Always welcoming and funky café that attracts an outdoorsy crowd, including many local mountain bikers. Expect killer breakfasts, imaginative wraps, coffee that always hit the spot, expert home baking and more.
Haus and Co, Innerleithen
Scandinavian-inspired design store serving speciality coffee and freshly baked treats. Grab a window seat or coorie doon in the intimate hang-out at the rear of the shop. A hygge experience from start to finish – guaranteed you will leave more reenergised (and your home more stylish!).
Loulabelles, Innerleithen
Voted Best Eatery in Scotland (Scotland’s Business Awards 2021), this bustling café sells a range of tasty light meals – and lots of homemade cake! Vegan and gluten-free options available and dogs very welcome. Look out too for the Loulabelles coffee trailer at events and festivals across the area.
Cafe Sitooterie, Caddon View, Innerleithen
Excellent breakfasts, snacks and main meals, all inspired by what is fresh, local and seasonal. Super teas and coffees, plus local craft beers, whisky, gins and a wine list. Seats in the garden, too. Bliss!
Findra Shop & Cafe, Innerleithen
Shop, relax, recharge, and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in this cosy textiles hub. Delicious, locally-made cakes and coffee from Scottish Borders’ artisan roasters, Three Hills Coffee, are the perfect antidote to a few hours spent in the hills or on the river.
Pie, Innerleithen
Every town needs an artisan pie bakery – and this one’s rather special. With handmade and flavour-packed meat, veggie and vegan pies to take away, this bustling little shop has you sorted for every meal of the day! The coffee and brownies always hit the mark too.
Old Walled Garden Cafe, Traquair House
Homemade soups, light lunches and baking all in the hard-to-beat setting of the old walled garden at Traquair House. Lots of space for kids to roam and explore. And did we mention the peacocks?
Caberston Farm Coffee Shop, Walkerburn
Great pit-stop close to the Tweed Valley Cycle Path offering all-day breakfasts, light lunches and homemade soups. Look out too for delicious cakes, traybakes and scones made daily in the cafe’s in-house bakery.
Waterwheel Cafe, Philiphaugh, nr Selkirk
Delightful country café close to the fascinating Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre and a gateway to the many walks found on the wider Philiphaugh Estate. Now also home to the Eyrie: Eagle Information Point, in collaboration with the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project.
Minstrel Tearoom, Bowhill, nr Selkirk
Attractive tearoom in courtyard setting at historic Bowhill. Great place to recharge after enjoying the nearby adventure playground and way-marked trails that criss-cross this beautiful estate.