Alexander Taylor in South Lanarkshire

Overpriced. £2.25 for a tiny empire biscuit (and I really mean tiny!!). Biscuit was very hard, the jam was very runny … jam started to go everywhere at the first bite… not great. Sticky hands, jam went on the ground, I was left with the hard biscuits to bite…NOT impressed. Overall an empire biscuit disaster.

Stopped for lunch! Hadn’t been in the village for many years, having moved away quite a number of years ago. We used to go to The Waterside Inn, but appears to have closed! We’d bought our wedding cake from the bakery part of the business so went into the cafe/deli across the street for nostalgia! All I had was a cup of tea and a ham salad roll. It was freshly made to order and exactly as expected! Lovely, friendly staff and couldn’t do enough! My husband and daughter both had a panini and we bought some cakes for later from the bakery, which were just as delicious!!! Fantastic to see a business that’s so much still a part of the community.

Didn’t get as far as lunch. Asked for the server to change her gloves as she’d gelled them following making large bowl of salad then took our order and started preparing it. Still with same gloves. Owner is happy with this practice. Owner then asked me to go with her to bakery shop away from other customers where she told me to get out her shop. That’s actually putting it nicely with regard to what she said! Banned me too!

Just had the most exquisite little light bite in the Alexander Taylor cafe and bistro Staff were most welcoming and attentive Food was delicious I had the bacon,brie with chilli jam and nice coffee.This choices were fantastic and the cakes 🎂 well all looked scrumptious that I bought some to take to my friends This place is well worth avisit as you will not be dissapointed 😋

went for a drive into the country and stopped in the village of Strathaven , seen this bakery and as a bread home baker myself decided to buy a small wholemeal loaf from this establishment who profess to be scotlands oldest bakers . Guys you need a shake down the small loaf i bought was simply terrible , bland and tasteless and cost over £2 for this gunk , made myself 2 slice of toast this morning after a couple of bites i gave it to the dog . he wouldnt eat it . wont be back

Not been for years Cakes were fantastic as I remember them The ambience us still as I remember - a quality experience !!!!

Yesterday the 20th July I waited hafe an hour to get served outside aftar going into the cafe they weren't even busy. So myself and family and I noticed other people walking away. Fed up of waiting to be served so took my business somewhere else. This also happened the week before. I would understand if busy but they weren't so now your losing customer

Simply the best - The cakes are great but the bread is phenomenal. Always try something different and never been disappointed.

Alexander Taylor have 2 x retail outlets on opposite corners of the street, and this review is for the cafe-deli. We came here on a couple of mornings for coffee. The lady in charge (sorry, didn’t get your name) is a lovely, delightful person whose service is fabulous and whose coffee is lovely. It’s a lovely, relaxed atmosphere and we LOVED it.

A TRADITIONAL BAKERS SHOP owned by the same family for generations,Bread of every taste pastries that are superb ,the full gamut of what a family bakers should be.

Having bought the fabulous sourdough in the bakers side, we opted for light lunch in the deli cafe across the road. Friendly, efficient, smartly dressed staff who didn't hassle us in any way when we were the last to leave. We each had a big bowl of soup (Malaysian butternut, delicious) which came with their own wonderful bread & was reasonably priced. To finish, I got the best macchiato coffee that I've had for a long time, with (their own) good moist carrot cake. I'd come back here again very happily - the town is worth exploring too.

Sadly lost back in time and serving poor quality food compared to other artisan cafés in strathaven and further afield. It's the 21st. Century and they serve up the same cakes as they did in the 1990s. Don't mention the decor or the toilets! Embarrassing! Only redeeming quality is the cheery staff and the excellent coffee.

Popped in for a catch up with a friend. Enjoyed the whole atmosphere. Service and food were spot on. No complaints.

Regarded as one of THE places to visit for morning/ afternoon coffee locally. Good deleted also, with sandwiches to takeaway also

I would recommend Alexander Taylor's for a coffee stop. Equally good for a breakfast stop or lunch. The coffee is lovely and there is a good choice of toasties, sandwiches, homemade soups etc. Really delicious.

I nipped in with my baby one day and I had a roll n bacon with scrambled eggs. Sadly the eggs could only be identified by their dental records. You really could bounce them off a wall. The bacon was lovely. The staff were incredibly helpful. The free wifi isn't good at all. My phone went around in circles trying to connect. I wasn't the only one having problems.

I visited bakers to purchase baguette and loaf of bread. Asked if could be sliced. When offered thin cut asked if could be thick cut was advised this was not adjustable and it was not a good bread to toast as a lot of bread in it. Have never been so insulted in my life. I come from a long family line of bakers.

Taylors is a brilliant place to shop for Artisan Bakery products, but get there early as the bread rolls sell out quickly! A superb tearoom for everything from breakfast to late afternoon tea.

Popped in here for a coffee and a cake while we were out having a walk around the town. They have a great selection of cakes and as the bakery is just across the road it's always fresh. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place if you're passing.

Excellent variety of artisan bread and cakes also sell a large selection homemade jams curds produced locally

Siempre popular, atractivo para todos los grupos de edad. Pensionistas, familias, Ciclistas sábado - todos emigran aquí. Siempre una cálida bienvenida del personal. Los muebles pueden ser un poco usada, pero fue más que compensado por una buena calidad del café y los productos de la panadería. Puede ser que al otro lado de la calle, pero el personal está siempre dispuesto a comerte por algo que no está expuesto en la cafetería. Gran lugar.

Mucha suerte de tener una buena panadería artesanal en la ciudad. El pan es excelente y una gran variedad, encantadora variedad de tortas y pasteles. Los pasteles de scotch (con o sin cebolla) también recomendaría - no en la más mínima poco grasiento, pero un montón de sabor con una gran corteza. También se aceptan pedidos si tienes algo viniendo y quieren pedir con antelación (bueno para los bollos de brioche en temporada de barbacoa! Ya que se acaban rápido)

Uno de los más antiguos establecidos en el centro de Escocia para hornear.

Necesitaba una solución de cafeína. Fui con mi amigo! Tenía dos cafés, tartas y pasteles agradable calidad fabulosa como siempre de Taylor, pero era sólo 2. 30:00 pm sentimos un viernes que habría más variedad en este momento del día!

Taylor es la mejor panadería en Escocia, tienen una increíble selección de panes y pasteles (el pastel de piña es un favorito personal), si decide sentarse en el desayunos y almuerzos son deliciosos, por no mencionar el café, el personal ha sido siempre muy agradable y agradable también.

Esta es una habitación muy buen té y café aunque le proporcionará comidas decentes durante el día. Ha sido un poco de una institución strathaven durante un número de años con determinadas personas en la ciudad. Personalmente me parece que es un poco caro pero la comida es muy buena y el personal siempre es atento y educado. También hay una cafetería en el delicatessen que permite llevar algunos de los productos utilizados en las comidas. El café es adjunto de la panadería de taylors cruzando la calle de nuevo una institución strathaven, si buscas panes artesanales este es el lugar para ir, pero tome una cartera el pan y pasteles son buenas pero caras.

Lovely location for a lunch. Just behind the village green. Fresh baking can be had here. If what you want is not on display staff can get what you want from their main shop just across the road. We had the special of the day - Brie turkey and chilli jam toasties which were delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice music too in background. Free wi-fi too. Will come here again.

Have called in for lunch a few times.The food is of very food quality with a good selection.I always buy from the bakery that's connected to this cafe,that also had a great selection and very nice staff.

excellent café, good food and friendly staff quality service, nice homely atmosphere, good location. big choice of home baking to choose from.

This is a very good tea room and café though they will supply decent meals during the day. It has been a bit of a Strathaven institution for a number of years with certain people in the town. I personally find it a bit pricey however the food is very good and the staff are always helpful and polite. There is also a delicatessen within the café which lets you take away some of the produce used in the meals. The café is attached the Taylors bakery across the road again a Strathaven institution, if your looking for artisan breads this this is the place to go, but take a full wallet the bread and cakes are good but expensive.

Very welcoming and friendly staff, with a wide selection on the menu of deli items and cakes which are all freshly made in the bakery across the street. Well worth a visit.

croissants cakes coffee and hot chocolate all lovely and fresh good selection to chose from ,waitress very friendly and chatty .

Fantastic place to bring family and friends for a relaxing lunch or afternoon tea and delicious cake!

Visited this little coffe shop last week and it is just delightful Had coffee and a lovely Normandy Plum tart delicious !!Will certainly return By the way the bakers belonging to the same folk has the nicest selection of breads and cakes this side of the Channel

This place is a sweet little cafe with great food at reasonable prices. Service was great - lovely staff. Nice selection of light meals - great for coffee and cake. Think shabby chic/cafe - you won't visit for the decor but the rest is fab.

Love popping into this Deli for lunch and also for a quick coffee. The food is excellent and very well priced. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. A firm favourite with the whole family.

Have been here before, but last time was a couple of years ago. First thing I noticed, was the huge beaming smiles from the staff. Most welcoming. I ordered Bruschetta with sundried vegetables in olive oil, pesto, olives and mature cheddar roasted on top. It came with a salad garnish, which was very substantial. Mixed leaves, peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grated carrot and a dressing. When my husband saw what was brought to me, he was miffed that he hadn't ordered it too. It was absolutely delicious, and I cleared my plate. It was SO tasty. My husband had a roll with bacon and scrambled egg, again the plate was cleared. If you're in Strathaven, be sure to try this cafe/deli and the Alexander Taylor bakery across the street. We couldn't find ANYTHING to displease us and will DEFINITELY be back the next time we're in the area.