Abbey Bridge Tollhouse Cafe in Scottish Borders

What a lovely cafe! Friendly and efficient staff and excellent brown bacon rolls, homemade soups and light bites including cheese scones. We were a group of 6 cyclists who always appreciate a good refreshment stop. Thankyou Abbey Bridge cafe! As you are also open 7 days a week we hope to be back!

Lovely breakfast great service wonderful location. Handy location not far from the car park by the Abbey. Well worth a visit

Our visit here was unexpectedly brilliant! We came as a family and had a range of dishes from pizza, to all day breakfast to toasties and soup. Everything was beautifully cooked and very delicious. The portions were huge - enough that we took pizza home and had it for lunch the next day. What a find! We’ll definitely be back - if I could rate more than 5 stars I would.

We were seated by the young waitress and we Sat and waited to order, the two waitress served four lots of take away coffees before us then another couple came in and sat down went to counter and asked for two lattes which were promptly made and taken to their table, we sat and we sat, neither waitress came to take our order and one collected milk from the counter and took to the kitchen, never given us eye contact even!!! The weekend staff are much more pleasant and have never been ignored here before.

We called in on spec this Monday as the cafe was opening up. Very friendly welcome. Lovely decor and tables well set out Excellent menu. Good coffee and fabulous toasted teacakes. All the staff were super. Happy to see you and treat you like a friend If you are in the area call in You won't be disappointed.

Two years on and it is even better. Stopped for a quick lunch and the restaurant was spotless. The service was first class and the food was better than some fancy up market over priced place. I wish it was in Dorset.

We arrived on a busy lunchtime and found several spare tables loaded with uncleared dirty plates. A long wait for food was indicated but we were happy to stick to a Victoria sponge and millionaires shortbread with our coffees which were then served promptly.

Lovely visit today for lunch, lots to choose from on the menu, suitable for everyone even fussy kids(pancakes were a winner for my boys) vegan and gluten free options on the menu also. We arrived late afternoon and the broccoli and stilton soup was not available so the chef kindly came to the table and offered to make me a suprise keto recipe, Top class service for fussy customer like us. Thankyou so much, look forward to coming back.

I arrived fresh off the Borders Abbey Way having spent the day running and was offered some water immediately along with a seat - I must have looked in dire need of it, but this was very much welcomed on a hot day. I enjoyed a lovely lunch of a very cheesy sourdough toastie and observed the young man who had been so kind on my arrival showing the same care and attention to other customers. A real credit to the establishment. Thank you.

Called here for lunch today, could not fault it! Lovely staff and the food was really good l had soup and a sandwich and husband had a breakfast omelette which he said was delicious would definitely recommend

We stopped here on our way through Jedburgh to somewhere further north in Scotland. What a gem of a cafe. They had a range of gluten free options; I had a huge slice of gluten free coffee and walnut cake. The lady who served us was knowledgeable about my dietary needs as a Coeliac too which makes a lovely change to the usual service revived in other coffee shops. My husband (who can eat normal food) got a lovely looking waffle and ice cream). And to boot I had a tea pot that didn’t leak - flipping fabulous :) I would 100% recommend this place.

Very good even at closing time ! Coffee and cake were very good indeed even though we were served at closing time and probably in the way of cleaning! Everything good and a nice place to eat and drink - very neat clean and tidy. Loads of parking.

Breakfast, very limited options for a vegetarian or a vegan unfortunately therefore cannot recommend.

Great welcome, interesting menu and fabulous food. We ordered a breakfast omelette and French toast. Swiftly served, quality ingredients and friendly staff. Thank you so much for breaking the journey from Edinburgh to home in Durham on a cold dismal day. Our favourite stopover! All the best.

We arrived at 4.39 at the carry out kiosk (when the closing time is 5pm) “Are you closing?” Hostile glare. “We are in to process of closing” All we wanted was carry out coffees but were treated to an outrageous display of unco-operative rudeness. Dirty looks when we asked if they had any cakes. No. This was the rudest waitress I have ever met. I note with interest that recent reviews have said much the same thing. Coffee pretty grim. My advice would be avoid avoid avoid.

Stopped here on our journey up to Edinburgh and we weren’t disappointed! A really good selection on the menu, so many vegan options which was great! I had a vegan cheese toastie which was absolutely delicious! We also had a scone, pesto panini and sausage...

Walked in on a weekday lunch time after a river walk. Extremely friendly and warm welcome, log burners going. Quick and efficient service, generous portion of soup and panini. Soup especially lovely and obviously homemade and well seasoned. Large car park outside and next to...

..........definitely worth a visit. My husband and I visited twice during our trip to the Borders and on each occasion, we were not disappointed. Dog friendly, which is always a bonus, and a very pleasant welcome from the staff. Even though it was busy we...

Very welcoming, warm and friendly. Delicious hot food (soup at lunchtime), tea and coffee. Extensive choice of foods on the menu. Great location next to a large car park.

Called in for lunch as we have been before, new owners but still very good they were very busy (we got the last table) both of us ordered the soup my husband had a sandwich with his, and I asked for a cheese scone my...

Everything here is delicious! Especially recommended is the haggis and cheese panini. All sandwiches come with the best cole slaw this side of the Atlantic. The baked goods are terrific and ever changing. If you don't have time to dine in, get a coffee to...

Wow what a find… the MOST delicious breakfast ever. French toast was perfection, the coffee and mocha THE BEST!! Service so so friendly and we will be back many times for sure. Thank you. Delightful and delicious ❤️

Welcome break on the long drive from Durham to Edinburgh. Large car park, enjoyable cappuccino and public toilets next door!

It was brilliant and I really liked the food it was delicious. Staff are friendly and we’re really accommodating to all of our families needs This review was written by an 8 year old little girl

Took a chance whilst passing through and it was well worth it! Loads of parking, free public toilets and the cafe was a gem of a find! Good classic breakfast and lunch selection on the menu and the bacon in my roll was delicious! Great...

We were travelling through to north Scotland and as we passed the town saw a sign on the side of the pizzeria and coffee shop- it’s an easy swing off the main road with a big car park so you don’t have to go into...

We were driving up to the Cairngorms for our holiday on a Sunday and stopped here for a bite to eat. A great find with friendly staff and lovely food & coffee, the sourdough teacake was delicious despite it being over toasted, also coming from...

Passing through and stopped here for breakfast. It was friendly and clean, staff made us welcome. The chef went the extra mile to make me a gluten free breakfast and it was a rare treat. Would go back and highly recommend.

Recently changed ownership and they’ve started to make the most delicious sourdough pizzas which are not for the faint hearted. Absolutely delicious and great value for money. I shared one with a friend for lunch (didn’t eat again that day). I’ve also shared one with...

A great stop in the borders on the A68. Seemed to be popular with locals too. Good food and friendly, efficient service. Had the breakfast which had lots of items, all cooked well. Tea or coffee included in the price of all breakfasts. Various interesting...

We popped in on the way to Northumberland. The room was freezing, not a great advert from a combined cafe and stove show room, but sadly the giant stove in the cafe part was off. The reception was equally frosty, and after seeing a worse fate for later visitors I guess it was because we dared ask for food half an hour before they stop serving it. Average food and drink, poor reception and freezing shed like setting. I'm guessing they don't have to try so close to the abbey.

Stopped here returning home from a holiday in Scotland. We had been here before when staying in Jedburgh, and we weren’t disappointed . The whole place had benefited from facelift, and the welcome was warm, and the food fantastic. We both had french toast with maple syrup and crispy bacon-superb! We will be back

Stopped in the car park for a toilet break. Saw the cafe and decided to have a cup of tea. Then I saw an offer for a bacon bap. Ordered that as well. Then I realised that you could eat inside at a different entrance so went inside. Then I was confronted by a very large display of homemade cakes and sweet things. The diet has gone out of the window now. The staff were great, welcoming and friendly. I purchsed more than I was going to as everything was so appetising. The food was fantastic. The cleanliness was second to none. Well done in these difficult times and good luck. Wished you were near my home.

had breakfast there ten times in two weeks , love it , staff quick and considerate . Food made fresh and cakes and breads hand made . Cannot praise enough , if ever come this way again will be back

Having driven from Hexham and the A68 closed and diversion signs just non existent I was wanting to stop and get a drink and a snack. This little gem definitely hit all those requirements I asked if it was possible to have a cheese and onion sandwich no problem was the lady’s reply. Both my husbands and my sandwiches came quickly well presented, not sure what cheese it was but it was nice and tasty. I would definitely recommend this place.

Although we have been visiting Jedburgh for many years and we have eaten in the majority of the establishments, this was our very first visit to this coffee house. The cheese scones are the best we have ever had in Jedburgh in all the years we have been visiting here. Coffee was good too. There was a good selection of home baked cakes. We would highly recommend this coffee shop for its food, cleanliness and friendly service. We will certainly be back, as we visit Jedburgh several times throughout each year.

Well I would like to tell you what a wonderful place this is and the quality of the food is fantastic, but I can't, after waiting 20 minutes we gave up trying to get served. Twice we asked if it was still table service and twice we were told yes someone will come to you, four of us just gave up in the end, three staff on and hardly any customers in, shocking service and the older woman was rather rude, first and last visit

Can't fault this gem of a coffee house. Owners friendly and generous - helping me out even out of their trading hours on my way north. Called in again on south run and their staff just as good. Great welcome, great coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Easy, free parking and lovely seating both inside and out. What's to not recommend!

On the way home from a little staycation down south, we pulled over at the cafe to feed our baby. Unfortunately the cafe was just about to close and the ladies there (Brenda and Susan) were going home for the day. They asked what it was I needed and I explained we were just looking for a quick pit stop to feed the baby and grab a cuppa. I was happy to go on my way, but they happily offered to heat up the little ones food and make us some tea for the road, which was exceptionally kind of them after a busy day in the cafe I'm sure! We passed on the tea not wanting to put them out anymore, but the offer itself was just so kind and appreciated. We left with a fed and happy baby. I just want to say a massive thank you ladies, you were both so kind to help us out, it was so lovely of you both!

Lovely friendly staff. Excellent cakes and tea - in a pot - so plenty to go with our homemade scones. Good cleaning regime between customers. Will visit again if we are in the area.

Fancied a nice cooked breakfast that we didn’t have to cook ourselves. I’ve not had breakfast here for ages so thought it would be nice to revisit. The interior has been recently refurbished and so the environment is very fresh and clean. My husband had a Full English and I had the Full Vegetarian. The breakfast was well cooked and very tasty, love that the price included your tea or coffee. Great value for money and good service. I feel this could become a regular Sunday morning trip!

Lovely little find quiet location. Friendly welcoming staff. Had breakfast omelette which was delicious with plenty of filling. Hot and very tasty. Washed down with lively filter coffee. Lovely start to last day of holiday.

The best soup and sandwich meal I have had in the UK for the last 20 years! Delicious and tasty homemade broccoli and Stilton soup served with a really nice toasted sandwich. Also the staff is super friendly. Excellent experience!

Stopped here with my friend and his son today 3 rd May 2021 and we were made to feel welcome staff were great coffee shop was clean and COVID Friendly service was quick and food was spot on and prices were very competitive we went away fully fed and watered and will go again everyone give it a try you won’t be disappointed Keep up the good work girls

Popped in for a quick coffee and cake while having a wee day out in Jedburgh, and thought it was a very smart and clean little place. The big stove in the corner was very welcome on a slightly chilly day too. The coffee was good, as was the caramel shortbread! Staff very pleasant and polite too. Well worth considering.Prices similar to most other coffee shops.

Popped in for quick lunch. The staff were helpful and accommodating and have all COVID procedures well in place. The food was great and good value but the best bit was the cake which was 'Bake-Off' good. So if you're in Jedburgh and you're looking for a nice place to have lunch you'd do a lot worse than coming here. :-) - and then you can visit the Abbey!

We phoned ahead to book a table after reading some reviews it was quite when we went. Husband and l both had the soup and sandwich combo and a latte to follow the food was delicious homemade soup the girls were all very very friendly will definitely be calling again

Myself & a group of very wet & soggy bikers turned up at this fantastic coffee house, & were given 1st class service & a very warm welcome by their excellent staff! The cafe part was cosy with a beautiful fire burning, it was immaculate inside with a counter full of lovely looking cakes & snacks. The staff were so helpful with all our jackets & helmets, clearing space for us so things could dry off a little bit & so we could relax & enjoy - which we did immensely! The tea & coffee were perfect & the array of cakes, buns & snacks that we tried between us were absolutely delicious - perfect to get us through a few more hours of wet & windy riding miles ahead! The stove centre inside was brilliant too, so well put together & they looked great quality, along with all the accessories that were also on display to buy aswell.Overall, we had an excellent time here, we would highly recomend you visit, i can only imagine that on a dry day, sitting outside looking at the Abbey would be great, but sitting inside & receiving such a genuinely warm welcome was the perfect tonic for us! We will definitely return, thank you all!

Went in here for coffee & cake. Lady who greeted us was extremely pleasant and told us it was their first day re-opening. Very nice coffee, lovely cake (and large). They were also very careful about Covid precautions. Would certainly not hesitate to visit again.

The staff were lovely, the food was excellent I had a lovely panini with bacon, Brie and red jelly - loads of fresh salad and kettle crisps Hubby had fresh homemade tomato and basil soup with tuna sandwiches- thick fresh bread and lots of fillings in both meals

On arrival in your cafe we were greeted by an older lady she just said “hello” and started to clear tables. Me and my family took a seat after not being acknowledged properly and had to wait 10 minutes before being asked if we would like a menu. We have visited your cafe before and had a much better experience with another waitress. When the food arrived some of our order was wrong, the cook (who was much better at communicating with us) had to bring us our cutlery as the older lady waitressing had not done beforehand. Our food, although most of the order was wrong (we could see the cook was mortified by this), was delicious. After the food arrived we waited 5 minutes for our drinks to arrive even though we’d asked specifically for them to come when our food came. For us we thought the waitress was very rude and didn’t apologise for her mistakes on the food and drink orders. My partner has worked in this trade for many years and had said to me that he’d only seen anyone as rude a couple of times in the long time he’s been working in this industry. He also noticed she wasn’t wearing appropriate footwear for the job. And to add to all the wrong orders and rudeness our hot drinks were not up to standard. The same cook as mentioned before took our payment from us after we had finished with everything and treated us so much better than the waitress did. We stood at the counter for a few minutes waiting to pay but the waitress was no where to be seen hence why we had to ask the cook to come from the kitchen to take our payment. We’d love to come back for the food as it was delicious but in our opinion the problem was the waitress.

Visited with my 2 year old and 5 month old and enjoyed a delicious lunch of jacket potato, sandwiches and a cake. Definitely would recommend if you are in Jedburgh

I visited with a large group for our Xmas lunch. I waited 57 minutes for a baked potato that wasn't fully cooked and had been ordered 3 weeks before. There was no apology made for the slow service.

Stopped off on our way to Edinburgh from Sheffield. Nice little cafe friendly staff. Coffee was good and food very nice. Tuna toastie well recommended. Big array of buns and cakes.

We popped in on our way passed (Family trip from Harrogate to Edinburgh) The Staff were awesome as was the food!!

Brilliant afternoon tea. Highly recommended. Very pleasant stop on easy home from Newcastle airport.

Lovely friendly staff, warm welcome. nothing too much trouble as I ordered a Knickerbocker Glory and they had not got the fruit to make it, I said I would choose something else. A lady dashed out to get some fruit to make it, well done, great experience

Fantastic cafe, so welcoming and excellent food and service, reasonable prices too. Definitely worth a visit.

We called in for a late breakfast on our way to Kelso. Good sized portions, well cooked, rapid and helpful service, excellent value. We also bought some cakes to take away, fresh and tasty. Highly recommended.

Stopped off for a coffee and cake late in the afternoon whilst passing through Jedburgh. Received a friendly welcome from beautiful chatty waitress, good coffee and Victoria sponge.

Very clean, staff friendly and helpful .Good choice of sandwiches and lovely coffee.Car park next door. Outside seating.

On the way to Scottish highlands we had stopover for breakfast and Scottish breakfast was wonderful myself and the kids had good time here

The cafe is a short walk from the Abbey but also close to a large car park.

There is a large free car park right next to this place, and the view of the countryside, river and of course Abbey is fantastic even from the car park! You can walk alongside the river or sit on benches looking over the river or abbey. There is also a sculpture/monument to the historic geological discoveries made nearby. We easily walked past the abbey and over to the centre of Jedburgh and the castle jail museum from this car park, at most about half a mile.

We basicly came in out the rain and was most pleasantly suprised by the selection of freshly baked cakes. Coffee was hot, teas came in a china cup Food was priced well and staff were very friendly. It was small but nicely laid out and nice and warm.

Lovely small cafe which is attached to the stove centre.

Visit fairly often and have always had good, freshly cooked food and good service. A great menu range and lots of lovely home baking to tempt you! Fantastic position for the town and a take away service also available. Caters for all ages.

Ideally situated at the free car park next to the Abbey makes this a perfect place to stop before embarking on your journey home.

We stopped here en route to Cumbria. We live in the Borders ourselves but had never come across this lovely cafe before. The children had mozzarella panini, my husband had the afternoon tea and I had the cheese and tomato sandwich. All tasty, all very fresh and reasonably priced. To top it all, the service was excellent. We felt welcomed as soon as we entered. We shall certainly be bask next time we’re in Jed.

Popped in for coffee and cake and what struck us immediately was how hot it was inside. We soon realised that the reason for this was a large wood burner in the corner. The temperature was unpleasant.

Hele leuke tent voor een kopje koffie of cappucino, met een heerlijk ‘homemade’ zoetigheid erbij. Vriendelijke bediening.

Very clean and light cafe. Good parking close by. Excellent selection of cakes - which we resisted. We had a Scotty Dog (hot dog with black pudding) and a burger. Both very tasty.

We order a Scottish breakfast and really wasn't so special.

This quaint little place offers a proper cup of tea and home made desserts. The millionaire bars are superb. They’re shortbread with salted Caramel on top coated with a thick layer of chocolate . They’re so good, they should be illegal. Clean little bathroom and quiet atmosphere. Excellent service as well.

My husband and myself had Lunch here and from the moment we entered we were greeted by a lovely member of staff then the dilemma came what to have for lunch what a nice affordable menu to choose from and all home made. The food we got was lovely and plenty off it I can’t go without saying the homemade cakes are well wow thank you all for a lovely lunch will definitely be back

Absolutely lovely meals, coffee and cakes. Can't recommend it highly enough. Best coffee I've had!!!

We stopped here as a family of four for coffees and cake. It was very busy, both for people seated in the cafe and take away orders. So the ladies were run off their feet.

Popped in on the way back from Melrose for a quick coffee, and it was so lovely. The coffee and walnut cake served by Claire, very lovely and kind lady,as we were told, was so light and fluffy. We sat next to a modern white stove (which my husband was dying to buy) was sooo cosy; glad we sat there. Overall one of the most homely coffe houses we’ve ever been to. Highly recommend to people passing by.

Driving through Jedburgh on the way to Edinburgh and the kids desperately needed to go to the toilet. This cafe was absolutely perfect. Only stopped to go to the toilet but in Christmas mode thought we would have a coffee (juice for the kids) and a cake. It was the best decision we made all day. The cakes were perfect. Coffee was fresh. Haggis and cheese panini made Susan as we were told at the till were unreal. Something I would have never chose. The best place for a quick coffee and a wee.

Popped in with my husband to look at the stoves and ended up having lunch, friendly staff and great food that appeared to be freshly cooked to order. My husband also had a slice of the chocolate cake which was large enough for us to share.

Food freshly cooked and plenty on your plate very nice staff lovely and cosy with log burner great cup of coffee to

Ate here last week whilst staying with a sick friend in Kelso. The food is such poor quality and my breakfast was under cooked sloppy & greasy! The management are so arrogant. I left my food and the manager ( I thibk) came stomping out of somewhere and stood by my table whilst I explained the good wasn’t great, he simply replied “ it normally is” shruggged his shoulders & walked off! The waiting service was abysmal and the whole experience was a nightmare. Very poor, very rude & very bad quality! If there were awards given out for being arrogant then the male manager would win every time! I headed to simply Scottish where I shall go in future!

This cafe serves fantastic food always hot when it arrives and presented perfectly. Freindly staff and in the winter a very nice and warm welcoming log burner. The staff could not be any nicer.

I was the first customer through the door arriving far too early for the Jedburgh 10k. Staff were very pleasant and welcoming despite the fact that it was possibly just before 9am ( nowhere else in the town appeared to be open on a Sunday morning. ) I had coffee and toast all good and spent ages getting organised and keeping warm before my race. It was such a nice atmosphere that I returned after my race and had the soup and sandwich deal. Good value and very friendly staff.

This is a busy little cafe, this is our second visit and can’t fault the staff or food.

We were looking for somewhere that was open at nine o’clock and this was it. Pretty small. Also had a takeaway window. Good latte, cappuccino and Americano. The hot chocolate was superb and the rocky road was also very good. A welcome place to wait until the abbey opened.

Lovely homemade confectionery served by friendly courteous staff. I call in every time I visit Jedburgh

Sat for 10 minutes without any menus or acknowledgement. On standing up to leave (we had 2 small children with us) just told it was busy. Wait a minute! There are about 10 tables and at least 3 staff we saw. Hopeless. Do not visit. Do not use. Pathetic.

We visited here for breakfast twice. Both times, the food was delicious and freshly prepared. We also tried the cakes, which are definitely worth a visit. Thanks

Really nice, friendly cafe. Not big, probably about 20 covers. Breakfast was great, place is cosy and they have a takeaway service too. Lots of amazing looking cakes but not for breakfast unfortunately! Definitely recommend if your visiting Jed

Nice friendly staff. Lovely backdrop to the Abbey and it also has a take away if the main cafe has closed! Just off the main A 68 route so popular.

Stopped here for tea, coffee and snacks while on our way to Edinburgh. Pleasant staff with very clean and uniquely decorated accommodations. The cakes we tried were delicious. It can't be missed as it the first place to stop with a view of the old abbey.

👍 sehr leckerer Cappuccino und sehr nette Bedienung. Immer wieder gerne der erste und letzte Stop in Schottland

Stopped in for an early bite to eat with the children. Had to clean the water off the outdoor seating. Not a big issue but might have thought the staff would be keen to do this so that people did not turn away. Food was good (paninis very good, scones average). Coffee I would give a 3 but that is down to individual taste. Service a bit slow - forgot the scones. Coffee arrived and was drunk well before the food arrived. I don't mind waiting for food as it is all part of the experience but it should come at the same time.

Stopped off for lunch on our way to Perth. Lovely staff, very good lunch and would definitely stop again.

Lovely views from outside. Friendly service. Delicious looking cakes - but very sweet when we tried a slice. Parking right outside and easy walk to town centre.

Fantastic food and fantastic staff!!

Stopped here this morning for breakfast . Friendly cheery service, very fresh and tasty breakfast rolls. Reasonable price , would definitely visit again when in the area.

Stopped here a few times now and thought I better write a quick review. It's a lovely little cafe/coffee shop in a beautiful setting, great sausage sandwiches and lovely cakes, plus you can also buy a stove!

We stopped here on the way to Perth. The breakfast was excellent and the staff very friendly. The bonus was that our seats had a great view of the Abbey.