Abbey Fine Wines and cafe in Scottish Borders

My wife and I visited while in Melrose. We did not eat or have coffee but loved the selection of wines on offer, and left with an interesting bottle of Austrian red. Service was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. A brilliant find.

Had a nice coffee and croissant. Really nice menu as well if you wanted brunch. Service was very good seating inside and outside as well.

Lovely setting and decor. Recently redecorated very nicely. Great service. Clean and comfortable. Great tea and scones. Reasonable prices.

A very warm welcome by superb staff. The nicest gluten free scone that I have ever tasted- I bought some to take home they were so good. A lovely environment would highly recommend.

Lovely wines and the lady who served us was amazing-we were very well looked after as well as our dogs. Will definitely be coming back when we are on holiday again next year. Thank you

What a great idea! A wine bar, cafe and off license! The scones and tea were fab too. The menu looked good but we only stopped for afternoon tea. Great location right in centre of Melrose. Great service! Would highly recommend.

Visited afew times since Abbey Wines changes owners and was pleased to see a new menu today. Lovely fresh platters available. Would recommend the ploughman's and the cheese and the meats !! Lovely to share with a good bottle of wine (and plenty of excellent wine to choose from) Still the good homemade soup and toasties/sandwiches available though. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Lovely comfortable seating are with outside seating in warmer weather.

Called in for a coffee but also become distracted by their very agreeable display of wines Not sure whether itv is first and foremost a wine shop or a coffee shop that sells wines but no matter all very pleasant. They are very happy for you to just browse the wines (all sorts for all budgets) but our coffees were both good and the service very pleasant. Will call in again!

Good panini, lovely latte and the best scones in Melrose. New addition to the menu are the mince pies which are highly recommended. No better place for lunch and to select a good bottle of wine or two. Felt very safe with plenty of room between tables and every one wearing masks. Lovey relaxed atmosphere and very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Never been in for food, but I visit it as an off sales occasionally, basically because they have real choice and real quality. Not cheap, but there's nowhere else in the area to get wines and spirits of this quality and variation.

Nice friendly place. Only stopped for a coffee and a tea but both excellent. Lovely tea. Large 3 cup pot!! Prices very reasonable. Sat outside lovely spot even on a day like today. Nice people.

I had been before, quite a while ago, and remember having a nice lunch. This time things weren't great unfortunately. The hot chocolates were very watery and the cake and tray bakes weren't anything to shout about. It felt like a waste of money. Shame, because the staff were very friendly and the shop seems to be stocking quality drinks worth visiting for, if you're into wine and gin especially.

Popped in while visiting the gardens just out of lockdown. Seats outside full so we got a takeaway lunch of black pudding panini and a cheese and pickle panini and sat outside on the benches. Nice fresh tasty lunch.

Revisiting this lovely coffee shop in Melrose for a wonderful coffee and a delicious fruit scone. The cafe at the rear of the shop also does light lunches and snacks It has recently been freshened up and is looking good. Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, not only in the cafe but also in the drinks section at the front of the shop. They sell an excellent selection of wines, spirits, and gifts with an amazing choice of gins. If your in the area I can recommend this establishment, you won't be disappointed.

Attended a whisky and gin tasting conducted by the owner. Great event hosted by a knowledgeable individual. The shop itself has a great and thoughtful selection of most alcoholic drinks you’d be interested in. We curtailed ourselves to a 20 yr old Pedro Ximenez. Looking forward to our next visit here. :-)

I'd walked from Tweedbank on a cold day and was cold, hungry and weary. They quickly and cheerfully sorted me out with a bowl of tasty soup and I was soon able to continue my walk.

Great coffee shop selling light lunches, tea, coffee, and delicious scones. The front shop also sells a selection of gifts as well as a wonderful selection of wines and spirits. Staff are very friendly and helpful. A must visit if you’re in Melrose

My fiancé and I stopped off for lunch and we were not disappointed. We both had cheese based toastier , cold drinks and a fruit scone “The best I’ve tasted” said my partner. The cafe lies at the back of the wine shop that offers a wide selection of guns , whiskies and Havana cigars too ( if that appeals). If I could I would recommend the whole town of Melrose and everyone on it - it’s a beautiful little gem that I can’t wait to return to.

Sat outside Abbey wines today for a lovely lunch in the sun. Beef and horseradish sandwich and the tuna flatbread melt were delicious. Good bottle of house wine and a much sought after table outside in the sunshine. Lovely staff and excellent service. Fantastic choice of whiskies and some good advice inside the shop too. Always a pleasure.

Well informed staff, very happy to let you try. A good range of local gins and numerous Whiskey too. Very much worth a visit if you want to purchase local drinks

When in Melrose, my wife and I usually 'lunch' here. After a recent visit, we can report that the enjoyable experience - food, wine, relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff, is still very much in evidence. Can recommend.

Wouldn't have known there was a cafe at the back but for the tables and chairs outside. Friendly staff in both the wine shop and cafe. Ordered a soy latte, pot of tea and a yummy Empire biscuit - £5.90. Our dog was welcome inside but we chose to sit outside as it was in between showers - the shop awning shelters 2 of the 3 tables which is handy! Enjoyed a good 45 mins here chatting with a local who'd moved here from Sussex over 20 years ago and who recommended a couple of places to visit. Thank you!

It was a lovely day and the outside seating appealed. Best scones I’ve had in a while. Good service. You order and pay inside. Dogs allowed outside.

Visited with a friend for lunch! With lots of competition in Melrose this would never have been my first choice and I wouldn’t have known that there was a cafe at the back! However it was very pleasant, with a comfy seat, friendly staff and a nice soup! Would now recommend and will visit again.

Friendly staff, lovely food and drinks and reasonable prices. What more could you ask?Two visits over the last few days, both equally good.

We went to the delightful little town of Melrose to visit the Abbey, which was fantastic. BUT in the process went into Abbey Fine Wines & Cafe to try what my friend said was simply the best scone she has ever had. She was correct, I have never had a scone that was this moist & flavorful; simply amazing.

Sat outside Abbey wines today to catch the last bit of sunshine with a bottle of wine and watching the world go by. Lovely spot, excellent wine and great service. Best spot in Melrose.

Stumbled upon this wine store only to discover it is also a coffee shop & wine bar. Malcolm couldn't have given us a warmer welcome. He stayed open a little later than normal as he had a small function taking place inside the coffee shop. This meant we could sit outside in the Easter weekend sunshine and be served a couple of bottles of wine from their huge collection. We only had to pay the retail price as they don't charge corkage! Malcolm told us a bit about the history of the business and also gave us some recommendations on local restaurants for dinner. We returned on Monday morning for coffees. The men had bacon rolls of which there was no shortage of bacon! The ladies had a mixture of cheese or fruit scones which are all homemade. They were absolutely delicious. This place is a must if visiting Melrose or the surrounding areas.

Great small cafe for a light lunch and excellent coffee. Extremely friendly staff, and I’m partial to a bacon roll, a scone or a plate of soup. There is also a choice of flatbreads, sandwiches and baking, everything you would expect in a cafe. Lots of locals go here as well as tourists. Walkers and well behaved dogs allowed in. This is where you should visit if you’re in Melrose. They also stock a large range of wines, gins, and whisky as well as gifts, so go along you won’t be disappointed

Great coffee and scones! And what a wonderul selection of fine wines and whiskies are on display. I could have spent ages looking and lotsadosh buying, but was in a company which precluded alcohol Go for the experince and the whisky!

We called to buy a bottle of Madeira and came away with that and two bottles of Kilchoman whisky. Pleasant, informed staff, and a good range of stock.

Take the time to stroll around this wonderful well stocked local shop and admire the vast selection of quality wines and spirits on view.The staff were so friendly and despite being ready to close up for the day,took the time to chat to us and although nothing was purchased,I'm sure we will return at a later date and try one of the huge selections of gin to bring home,lovely place and I will be back.

I met my love of gin at this shop. ❤ The stockist was super helpful. I was interested in a particular gin because of where it was made, but had never actually had gin before. He led me a sample and then a sample with tonic water. I was in love. We ate lunch there, too. The sandwiches were tasty. And we had tea and biscuits at one of the outside tables in the sunshine. It was a standout moment from our trip.

Called for coffee and scones last Saturday . Very good coffee and scones . Back again later for lunch. Reasonably priced and we all liked it . Dig friendly too. Staff very nice . Lots of bottles of wine , gin etc to buy at the front of the shop. We got a gift pack of Christmas beers . Liked it a lot and would definitely return if we're in Melrose again .

I love this shop/cafe. On the one hand good food and coffee/tea. On the other a superb selection of rare whiskies and unusual wines.

This wine shop was about the first thing we came to upon arrival into Melrose. They have a large seating area outside as well as an indoor cafe area. You can choose from the massive selection of wines and then drink in, which was a very welcome end to a long day's walk. Their selection of spirits is also great with a number of unusual (and local) gins and whiskies.

Visited here today with my mum. We wanted coffee/cake. Place was very busy so it must be popular. We sat down at a dirty table. Both waitresses were quite nonchalant, laid back and when we asked if it was table service, the waitress said yes. Never cleared table of dirty plates. We sat for nearly 20 minutes waiting to be served. Other tables were served & cleared in this time. So we left. The place looks quite unkempt actually. Cosy, but not very clean. We went to another cafe nearby- GREENHOUSE CAFE and that was really great.

We were looking for lunch in Melrose and came across the cafe inside Abey Fine Wines. The atmosphere was friendly, families were well catered for and it is also dog friendly. The range of food available was wide and interesting, and reasonably priced. The service was good and the quality and taste of the food excellent. A very pleasant lunch was had, and some interesting wine and spirit purchased in the shop afterwards.

Fantastic setting in centre of Melrose. Lovely town and a nice atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine and the surrounding town.

Hey! The cafe was quite a surprise. Very comfortable. Good menu and excellent coffee. Opportunity to taste many whiskies but guess they would like you to buy.

Relaxed atmosphere for a convivial drink alcoholic or otherwise Wide selection of gins, wines and whiskies as well as plenty for the driver Highly recommended

Just had a weekend away with some girl friends and booked a Gin Tasting session in this establishment. The service was excellent, we thoroughly enjoyed our time and were made really welcome. We went back to the cafe the next day for lunch and spent an enjoyable summers Saturday afternoon eating, drinking and watching a local group sing in the market square. Cannot praise the staff enough they were so friendly and attentive and made you really welcome.

Popped in for a cup of tea and cake lateish on a Tuesday afternoon. I had a fresh cheese scone, hubby had homemade ginger cake and our friend had homemade carrot cake and they were all excellent. The tea was also plentiful and the price very reasonable. Definitely would recommend if you're in Melrose.

Stepping through the wine shop and into the cafe is like a trip back in time to a more peaceful and relaxing period. The food is homely with a wide range of panini and cakes. Ideal for either a relaxed lunch or simply a coffee and cake.

Great wee cafe just off Market Square in Melrose

Great place for a reasonably priced and tasty lunch . They allow dogs which is a bonus for us. Friendly service and nice atmosphere .would recommend to all.

Abbey Fine wines is located at the top side of the main road in Melrose, an Independent family run business, the outlet caters to purveyors of quality wines, beers, gins and Whiskeys, which are affordably priced, to cater for every budget, while at the same time not being overly expensive, for quality produce

Lovely family run cafe set to the rear of a well stocked wine shop.

Located on the main market square in the centre of Melrose, this shop/cafe is a little gem. The shop front contains a large quantity of specialist whiskys. Then at the back of the shop is a little cafe. It is always a good sign when part of the table furniture is a solitaire board. I went for an afternoon tea and scone, both were simply done and tasty. This establishment is clearly a haunt for the locals, the atmosphere is very relaxed and informal, with prices being good value for the food and location. Overall, a good Pitstop location in the centre of Melrose.

We made a small detour to pop into Melrose, just because it's a nice little place and there are plenty of nice shops and places to have lunch. My other half had been here before for lunch and suggested going back. Especially in winter with no tables and chairs outside, anyone should be forgiven for thinking this is just a shop selling wine, beer and spirits. After entering you'll realise that at the back of the store there's a lunch room as well. I had the home made quiche, which was delicious. Also nibbled a bit of my daughter's small ploughman's platter, which consisted of crusty bread, butter, chutney and a large piece of mature cheddar. All in all a very pleasant lunch and one I can recommend!

Not only is this a fully loaded specialist of wines and whiskey but the foods great to, much homemade and can offer gluten free Prices are reasonable

We came across this splendid place during a brief lunchtime stop in Melrose mid December, having found a parking space on the approach road to the square.We were ushered past a well stocked wine shop, through to a cosy cafe area with a mixture of...

Welcoming and friendly, we just had coffee and cakes but the food looked good. We were going to sit outside with our dogs but we were all welcomed in. Nice find in a lovely little town.

Dropped in for lunch after visiting the Abbey. Wonderful selection of hot & cold food and a real cosy atmosphere...

Was there today for a coffee and decided to try a cinnamon latte and something to eat. Despite the time...

Bacon rolls are crispily tasty and very well filled. Great boozy shop attached for purchase of evening bottle. Dog friendly...

Nice wine shop with a good selection of alcoholic beverages and a coffee shop at the rear. relax with a...

As well as wines the shop fronting the street also promotes spirits of many types. The shelves would satisfy the...

My title says it all. The whisky selection was particularly extensive although I was a bit dissapointed with the cider selections. The cafe is located at the rear of the premises and serves excellent coffees and selection of teas.

Stopped off here after an early morning balloon flight and had the crispiest fullest bacon roll ever it was better than a cigarette after sex

This is a lovely cafe at the rear of the wine- whiskey shop. Family run business.Comfortable cafe, very good food reasonably priced, and served by friendly staff.

Popped in for a quick lunch, we had Bailey our dog with us and sat outside at one of two tables and waited to get served, only to be invited in with Bailey as it was cold and wet. Very hospitable and friendly. We had Haggis cheese and chutney panini and it was excellent, service was good and the place is very homely and inviting, well worth a visit.

Popped in here with visiting relatives as I know the food and drinks are always good. We got in ahead of the lunch crowd and got a table easily. The home made soup was excellent and the sandwiches very tasty. I am a fan of the coffee and had a scone with it. There is always a friendly atmosphere in here and we had a chat with the staff. On the way out we looked at the many and varied wines and spirits that are on offer as this is also the largest independent wine shop in the town. Right in the centre of town and near the Abbey it is a popular spot for a snack.

We absolutely love it here .... Lovely Family run business. Food is excellent. And they sell the best wine's Gin's etc.... when you find the one you like.. you can order what you need...and they will get it delivered to you.... we look forward to coming here and chill outside with a coffee or Glass of wine.... A must place to go when you are visiting Melrose...

We popped in for lunch and it was very busy. The interior is a little eclectic with varying degrees of comfort the seating Best back roll for a while and cheery service. Most of the clientelle were enjoying wine with their meals, which in retrospect seemed a better choice than tea!

This corner is always busy with people drinking tea, coffee, wine etc always looks a friendly chatty place. I popped in last trip to have a look and to ask about gin, and not knowing a lot about different gins, mixers etc and had the pleasure to talk to a very knowledgeable young man.... I bought a bottle he recommended. He informed me of tasting sessions and to look out for dates. As I am not local I missed them all. (BTW the bottle I bought was all he said it would be and all my friends back home love it a bit too much)Skipping onto this trip I explained my lack of knowledge to the gentleman serving (the owner) to be asked do I have time to try a taster or two. We had a very civilised sitting with as he put it no obligation. (I did infact buy 2 out of the 4 we tried). Now because Abbey Fine Wines is very customer friendly/orientated I brought a friend back to have a look. We met the young man from my previous visit who turns out to be the Son in law, he asked if we had time and took us both for a tasting session where he explained various tasting notes. Well now between us we are the envy of our family and friends we now have a good selection of Gins. I know this review has turned out to be a bit of an essay but I think when a small businesses takes time and care of its customers as they have I think we have to announce this. Thank you all inc the Ladies for your time and effort.We all will be back

This is effectively a fine drinks shop with a cafe woven into the business. We sat inside because the weather was questionable and just missed out on the comfy chairs sadly. Nice coffee and cheery service. People seem to love this corner of Melrose - we keep passing and there are always people sitting outside chatting.

First time visiting this friendly establishment. Noticed when passing that it was always busy. Can eat inside or outside. Licensed and very reasonably priced. Only in for tea and cream scones but looking at menu showed a good variety of reasonably priced food.

Having just walked 9.5 miles we had tea and a scone from the cafe, the sun was high, the weather fine and a glass of chilled wine finished off the day. Sit outside to watch the world if you can, and staff will serve to the table with a friendly atmosphere and a chat if you wish. Perfect end to the day with good tea, scones and wine

We were visiting Melrose abbey during the morning on a very sunny August day, looking around the town for a spot of lunch we decided on Abbey fine wines and cafe.As the weather was kind we sat on one of the outdoor tables, service was very quick and attentive. They were very accommodating in modifying the meal requirement for my partner.Both the quiche and the Scotsman panini were delicious.There is indoor seating behind the whiskey and wine shop if the weather is less perfect.If in Melrose then this one I'd worth a try.

The staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a good choice of light snacks. My wife and visited the café twice in a day, coffee and scones in the morning and a toastie for lunch, lovely. You feel very relaxed and chilled when you sit in the café.

Lovely coffee house and eatery for lunch overlooking Melrose Market Square. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The shop has a large selection of wines and spirits as well as a small selection of gifts. Recommend you try the cafe

We had lunch here which was very pleasant. Both of us had quiche which we learned they had recently started making themselves. The pastry was good and they were well filled and well presented. Good coffee and the cake selection looked interesting too although we didn't have any.I was endeared to them in that they were trying a number of dishes using haggis and all offered a veggie option. This is not common in my experience in the Borders where asking for a veggie sausage is like the weirdest thing to have asked for.

Nice,pleasant atmosphere. Coffee was very good and on a pleasant day ( as we had ) it is lovely to sit outdoors and just enjoy the world going by.4 very good coffees for under £8 can't be bad. Served by a very pleasant young lady.We did not have anything to eat so cannot comment.You walk through the wine shop to order from the desk so it gives you the opportunity to browse some unusual wines. Much better than Supermarket chains. I heard the young man advising a potential customer but there was certainly no hard sell. Overall a wee bit different and much the better for that.

went in here at 4oclock on a Saturday when the rest of Melrose seemed to be shutting, very nice toasted sandwiches and good coffee ,will defiantly be back if we are in the area again

Came back exactly a year after the last time. We were welcomed like old friends and everything was so easy for the friend in her wheelchair and our elderly and increasingly confused dog. We will keep coming. Food was freshly prepared, to order; homely and delicious.

We were visiting for the day to check out places we could move to and found this great wine shop /cafe with tables and chairs outside where we had great food and lovely wine.We would visit again

Outstanding range of whisky , gin and wine.Malcolm extremely knowledgeable .even my partner not normally a whisky drinker said she enjoyed a couple .visting Melrose for the new year.this will be my first port of call

Been here many times and never disappointed, whether its for just coffee, a fresh baked scone, platter of food always been first class.This is further enhanced by one of the best selection of wines and spirits I have come across and the owners knowledge is brilliant.Just can't wait to visit again or should say a gin.

Found this wee place whilst caravanning in Melrose during a damp and cold Scottish February. We wandered in to take a look at the selection of whisky and gin on offer and found that there was also a little cafe at the rear. We were impressed with the range of products on offer and Malcolm's knowledge and recommendations (one or two products were sampled and purchased!) and gladly returned for lunch later in the week when weather put a stop to other adventures.Lunch was great, toasted sandwiches and a delicious bowl of homemade soup on a special offer. Lots of other choices available. Great wine accompanied at a very reasonable cost and also enjoyed sampling a gin or two from the craft options available.We would thoroughly recommend for purchasing both well priced wines and spirits and for lunch. Always happy to support local, family run businesses that provide great service and choice. And as an added bonus...this place is dog friendly and happy to accommodate our border collie, Skye, who was very relaxed during her visit!

The staff were lovely which is why I would really like to like this place more. Unfortunately I was really not impressed by the food - unappealing toasted sandwich / panini. Just not very good quality bread, and not cheap. The soup was nice. I only looked at the specials maybe things from the menu are better. The café is in need of a bit of TLC (drop the quotes on the wall, not just because one has a horrendous spelling mistake).

First of all, a HUGE thank you to whoever found my (valuable) earring which I hadn't realised that I had lost in your cafe - the staff were just superb - thanks to the diligent and responsible young blonde haired waitress who checked twice to see if I had left it when I enquired - and thank you very much indeed to the owner and other staff who really went out of their way to try to locate me and were so genuinely pleased that the earring and I were reunited! Thank you so much - I am so grateful to you! Have been to this cafe/shop several times when visiting Scotland and always found the food and atmosphere excellent - it's really quaint and so very Scottish! Reasonably priced and great value - I highly recommend it - particularly the homemade scones!

Lovely shop and cafe selling a large range of wines and spirits. Ang gifts Small cafe at the rear of the shop sells really good food and baking, great place to eat or just for tea/coffee and a cake or scone

Recommended by a local gallery owner. Great coffee and wonderful food for a quick stopover. Reasonably priced and free WiFi. A great weekend stop. I'll be back.

Love this place, food is great service is spot on.The staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble.Brilliant shop with wines, chutneys etc.Hope to visit again soon.

recently stopped in Melrose and we were looking for a café we could go into and take our dog. Found this beautiful place by accident, and would recommend to anyone. Staff were very friendly and made us feel at home and not like lepers for having a dog. The food was excellent as was the service and a great fuss was made of our dog. If you fancy a tipple they have an excellent stock of wines, gins whiskeys and just about any other drink you could fancy. We will definitely call here again.

Lovely coffee shop for lunch or brunch. Good selection on menu, varied original choices. Lovely coffee and a great selection of wine, whiskey etc in shop.

Dropped in feeling peckish and left completely satisfied. A small, uncomplicated place with friendly staff and how they produce the wonderful dishes they do from that small kitchen is a miracle!

The flat white coffee here is excellent. Recommend the roll in bacon - crispy and well packed . Seats outside get the sun, so nice to sit there if weather is good. Friendly and attentive staff. Looks good choice of wines too.

Located on the corner of Market Square, a good place to sit outside and watch the world go by. Decent coffee and sandwiches and the shop is worth browsing for the interesting quality wines. Can sometimes get very busy.

We were looking for a quick lunch. The soup and sandwiches were just the right proportion. It was fun to browse the wine selection while waiting for our food.

Found a seat outside , however we were passed by staff several times without any comment. When we did eventually catch someone to order a coffee we were told to go inside to order (and pay!) at the till. The scones are good but the cafe needs cleaned up a bit, the toilets are shabbyand the staff could work on their customer service!

Stopped here for a quick lunch on a rainy Saturday afternoon. We were not disappointed. I had the chicken liver pate and it was great. I usually find with this dish you are served 4 slices of toast and a MOUNTAIN of pate but this was not the case, we were served ample toast and even more on request. I think had a cheeky mars bar cake to follow and it was yummy. Just what we needed. it is a bit dark and gloomy inside but that didn't phase us. The table games on the tables are also a nice touch whilst you wait for your food.

Looked a great place to stop with an interesting menu and good range of teas and coffees. Outside was appealing but full. Inside dark and gloomy. Coffee lukewarm, platter unimaginative though nice quality pate and Brie. Bread very average. Service pleasant and there was a problem with my pate which was dealt with well.

Good coffee, excellent empire biscuit and a terrific wine and spirit shop - would recommend a browse and a tasting if you have time

On a nice day it is good to sit outside but every time we thought of visiting the outside seats were taken. So we went inside. Coffee and cakes are very nice and they have a range of gins,whiskies and wines for sale. The servers are friendly and very knowledgeable about their products. The one downside about the place is that inside it is in need of updating, decorating and spring cleaning (in my opinion). This aspect lets it down as otherwise service and food etc are very good. Therefore ,if possible sitting outside in the sunshine watching the world go by is the best option if you can get a seat.

We just wanted a small lunch - jacket potato etc - and sat outside since we had our rather huge dog with us. On seeing that it was starting to rain the young lady went to see if there was a suitable space inside - there was, and the soft seats were both good looking and comfortable. The food was just what we needed, and the fruit scone and carrot cake which followed both seemed home-made and were very tasty. There is a really good selection of wines and spirits for those who wish for something stronger! Conveniently situated at the corner of the market place nearest to the Abbey, the visit gave us everything that we needed, and the staff were all extremely pleasant,friendly and helpful. PS also known as Rhymes Fayre.

You can have coffee, lunch and/or a very nice bottle of wine whilst watching the world go by. The staff are always amazingly friendly and their range of gins is awesome.

Spent 4 days in Melrose and found this delightful family owned cafe. We had a delicious slice or three of toasted Selkirk bannock with our coffee. Was most impressed with the service and of the young man of whom the cafe belongs to he explained about their whisky side of the business and the whisky tasting events they hold and my husband most interested with that. Found they had a great menu of home made meals and the price was certainly value for money. Nothing to be faulted in this establishment

Called in for lunch, grubby teapot, limp salad, gloomy seating area inside, toilet facilities not great but the service was friendly.