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Nº 128 in 393 in Scottish Borders

Nº 39 of 119 British in Scottish Borders

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I’m disappointed. Whilst the food was lovely, the service was shocking to say the least. The gentleman’ with the grey hair was plain rude. When entering an establishment and making my order I expect at least some type of warmth, conversation or general manners. We sat down and within seconds this gentleman arrived at our table asking for our order. We weren’t ready and this appeared to annoy him and he quite literally stormed away . He presented as abrupt, and quite honestly ruined our first visit. It’s basic manners. Nothing special. A ‘hello’ or any other type of engagement is all that’s required. We won’t be back. I really dislike leaving bad reviews but on this occasion I feel I must, as our experience was completely ruined by someone who lacked any warmth or human kindness.

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Sally G . 2024-08-17

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Popped in here for a snack. Ended up ordering cheese scones and millionaires shortbread, hot chocolate, tea and coffee and a breakfast bagel… the lovely staff kindly said we could have a takeaway box if we didn’t finish everything but there was no need as we scoffed it all!!

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Be_more_Troy . 2024-08-01

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A new spot for breakfast. We had missed breakfast at our hotel as we slept until 10 am. They suggested Apples for Jam. We arrived , sat down and ordered. I had a BLT in a bagel and we both had a coffee. It hit the spot! Polite staff and a sunny morning. A great, albeit late, start to the day

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Dintyl . 2024-06-29

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What a super wee cafe. Staff calm under the tsunami of lunch rush Cheese n chive scones , large and fluffy. Bagels fresh, fluffy and well filled. Do visit and be patient, they are very busy at lunchtime as they are so good.

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Jul . 2024-06-24

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Had been here before so it was our 1st choice for lunch while we were in Melrose. Called in about 12 and there were no seats, which is understandable because of their popularity. So,returned an hour later when there were seats and asked for a table for two please, only to be told quite curtly that they weren't serving as they needed to catch up washing dishes. It was still over lunchtime ! So unable to comment on the food but the service and attitude was terrible.

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Trail63908754791 . 2024-06-10

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We popped in for brunch after spotting it walking down the street on a day out in Melrose. The food was good quality and service polite and friendly. The toilet situation is far from ideal as it is necessary to walk through the side of the kitchen to go there. I was a bit grossed out to realise that to throw a hand towel away you need to open the bin with your (now clean) hands, there is a sign on the wall also asking people to put used sanitary products in there. It is tiny but better use could be made of the space and honestly, the toilet alone would put me off returning which is a shame.

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Ellie J . 2024-06-03

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Lovely friendly little cafe in the centre f Melrose. I had a bowl of delicious pea and mint soup! Other things on the menu also looked good, hard to choose.

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Alison G . 2024-04-21

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Stopped in today for a takeaway hot chocolate and a slice of cake. Both were unbelievable! So delicious! Definitely recommend.

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WeeMiddenRB . 2024-02-17

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Called for lunch had salt beef bagel excellent and very reasonably priced highly recommended prompt service and polite staff

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David W . 2024-01-29

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I’m a regular visitor to this cafe as I live locally. Unfortunately, the service has really gone downhill since Turiya (the previous manageress) left. Also, in many menu items using avocado, the avocado is now substituted by runny guacamole from a jar and the coffee has a strange bitter taste. Still a nice place but not nearly as good as it was.

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Navigator63081119358 . 2023-11-10

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Came in today and got a coffee and cookie and was a great experience, the staff were lovely and welcoming and had excellent customer service so will defo be returning.

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Eva W . 2023-10-07

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This is my second bad experience visiting Apples For Jam. I come here very often and Turiya, the previous manager was fabulous (she has now left). After visiting this afternoon with my sister, I was left really disappointed with the customer service. Three girls were behind the desk chatting when we walked in and when asking what gluten free options they had, we were told they didn’t have any. They usually do have a couple of options of GF cake so I was very surprised. When we said we would leave it for now, just as we walked out the door we heard a very sarcastic ‘byeeeeeeee’ followed by giggles. It was really rude and not acceptable.

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Guide43076382317 . 2023-10-07

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We had lunch here after visiting Melrose and Jedburgh Abbey’s. You can either sit down in the small restaurant or order takeaway. The restaurant is small with limited seating and a couple tables outside. We ordered the BLT on a Bagel. Much different from the states. The bagel was very thin, whereas we have thicker ones. It was fine, but not special.

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KarenM1_10 . 2023-10-05

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Great little cafe. We had the smoked trout salad (avocado, capers, pickled red onions), soup of the day (sweet potato, ginger, hint of chilli), bagel BLT and a scone with cream and jam. Impressed by how fresh and tasty everything was. Generous portions, courteous service and good prices. Great find in Melrose.

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Ruxandra T . 2023-08-31

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Went here for breakfast. We both chose the Greek yogurt bowl. It’s served with honey, granola, fruit, chia seeds and dukkah. It was so delicious. Cortido coffee lovely and rich tasting. My husband then had a fruit scone and said it was the best he’d ever had. Will definitely visit again. Very pleasant and professional service too.

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hippoScottishBorders . 2023-08-09

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We visit fairly regularly as we live close by. Lovely little snug coffee shop in centre of town. Food is always good from the delicious scones and cakes through to the cooked items. On our latest trip we had breakfast bagels and coffee which were delicious, freshly cooked and served by friendly staff members. A lovely place to stop if you are in the area.

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CLE68 . 2023-08-06

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Small but cosy cafe right in the middle of Melrose - we had nice bagels, soup and waffles. Special requests were catered for, without any problems too.

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Andrew D . 2023-06-28

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Went in for a bagel and coffee. Staff didn’t say hello or even give myself and friend a smile. To be quite blunt the 3 of them came across extremely rude and when I went up to order they all just stared with a blank face?? I was appalled and shocked.. Asked for a cortado , came down with a flat white and instead of making a new one she just dumped half of it and gave it back? Extremely bad service and too be honest wouldn’t let those 3 people near the place again. Ridiculous behaviour.

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Fergus M . 2023-06-24

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Stopped for brunch on Sunday. Food and service top notch. We had a range of stuff from a breakfast bagel , granola and kids waffle. All were very good

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wood1973 . 2023-06-12

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What a lovely cafe, had mocha, tea and cake. Lovely lady served us and made us most welcome. Small place but well worth a visit.

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rene2202 . 2023-03-22

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I live locally and am in this cafe most days. It’s quite small so you can’t always get a table straight away but if you wait a few mins one usually comes up or you can ask for food/coffee to take away. The menu is lovely and with a good choice - there’s a before 12 and after 12 menu but the staff are really helpful and will do a mixture if asked. The coffee is excellent and the mostly young staff are always pleasant and helpful, nothing is too much trouble.

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Navigator63081119358 . 2023-01-07

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Got a delicious salom and cream cheese bagel. Had to wait a fair bit for service since it;s a very small cafe but it was definitely worth it. Fresh, tasty and still warm - delightful!

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H5935XIsarahg . 2022-12-26

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This was a gem of a place to find on a cold winter's day. We enjoyed very nice homemade soup and two of the bagel options. Staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

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Topeka_2022 . 2022-12-07

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Amazing little cafe. Food is always incredible and fresh, lovely selection of local products. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. Would recommend to anyone visiting the town.

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Jane050620 . 2022-11-08

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My parents and I went for some breakfast we decided on a simple bacon bagel it was delicious bacon was delicious as was the poppy seed bagel and the delicious chutney which was offered . The lovely chef came out personally to chat to us...

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Moragkanga . 2022-08-29

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This cafe provides simple food.done well - bagels, soup etc. The inside seating is quite cramped but comfortable, but we had to sit outside with the dog. The service was prompt and pleasant.

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richard r . 2022-08-29

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My wife and I visited Apples for Jam 2 weeks ago. What a lovely place and great food and drink. I had a chive scone with chutney. Absolutely scrumptious! Totally different to any other scone that I've had and a bargain price. Without a doubt,...

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lairdoharray . 2022-08-28

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Great atmosphere, attention to detail, good menus at both Melrose and Earlston cafes. Reasonable prices and tasty food with good coffee. Staff friendly, helpful and professional. A good holiday and local cafe for all day eating. Sorry to miss the dinner event next week!

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Compass302456 . 2022-07-22

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Lovely little café with super tasty food. Friendly and quick service. We had poached eggs on toast with extras followed by cake/blackcurrant frangipane. Super tasty. Would return

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rialyork . 2022-07-20

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We visited the cafe in Melrose for breakfast two consecutive days while staying in Melrose, the food and coffee were delicious. The lunch and takeaway menu also looked good. Although the cafe is small we managed to get a table both days. Staff were very...

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SazC30 . 2022-07-06

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Small wee place in melrose but managed a very corner table. Great coffee and worth a stop. Cakes were fabulous as well.

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KeltyLilac . 2022-07-03

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This place is a gem in the High Street, the staff are so friendly and helpful, really attentive, nothing is a trouble. As well as tables inside, there are a couple outside also take away available. The decaff coffee tasted as good as normal and...

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Ian M . 2022-06-26

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We love the Earlston cafe. We travel out of our town to go there instead. Delicious breakfast menu or lunch if you prefer. We are there often and enjoy the service, atmosphere and everything we have tried is delicious. Waffles and bacon is a favourite,...

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Jenrendo . 2022-05-25

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Un très bon chocolat chaud et des gâteaux faits maison délicieux. Le browny chocolat est super fondant, à tomber! Les...

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mariecastro . 2022-05-22

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Went here a couple of times recently and the food is great and the coffee excellent. The cakes were really good! Staff really friendly and helpful. Good value for quality food

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AndrewJ25 . 2022-05-09

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I came into the cafe in Earlston on a Sunday morning, amazing staff, but the prices are extortionate, the manager(s) need to take a look at their prices. Very expensive for what it is. Whoever made the food, did a very good job, no complaints...

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HonestKaren_UK . 2022-05-08

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Nice place but really disappointing service. There was three young people working behind the counter that didn’t interact with anyone coming in. We waited 10 minutes for the table to be cleared and then had to ask for the table to be wiped. We waited...

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772hannahf . 2022-04-17

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Small place in Melrose, not many tables- think service would be sharp. Unfortunately sat waiting for someone to approach us for about 10 mins. Walked out after young staff behind counter were chatting and having a laugh. If they are the owners they’re in trouble,...

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mzz39 . 2022-03-27

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East to see why this place is so busy. Just managed to get a table and had tea, a cheese and onion toastie and a bagel packed with emmental, tomato and avocado. All freshly prepared and really tasty. Not to be missed.

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edm1887 . 2022-02-24

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Was recommended to try this place, had salmon and salad bowl, a bit much lettuce salmon was nice, but the staff let it down you would think there had been a death in the shop, nobody spoke or asked if everything was ok or when...

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ninahorse . 2021-12-19

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Great coffee, lovely baking, friendly and efficient service - all per4fect. Highly recommended - we will return!

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gbrown057 . 2021-12-11

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We called in here in September and just had to return on a more recent visit to Melrose to check it our experience was really true. It was! Enjoyed breakfast here on three mornings - not just your boring old fried egg and bacon but...

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X7309OJsteveo . 2021-11-08

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Great tea (earl Grey), nice scone and piece of cake!!! Friendly service, clean and tidy with comfortable seating.

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celiad612 . 2021-10-24

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Nice cafe and coffee. However in the times we are living in could something be done about ventilation in the place please? Condensation running down the glass windows and door front made it resemble a sauna more than a cafe. More fresh air circulation would...

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Jayster96 . 2021-10-14

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This is a friendly, busy little place serving very good coffee and perfect poached eggs at very reasonable prices.

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fergy71 . 2021-09-19

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The title of this review may seem a bit over the top but we were really delighted to find this small establishment. We called in on two occasions during our stay in the Melrose area - the first for a light lunch and the second...

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X7309OJsteveo . 2021-09-10

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We visit ‘Apples for Jam’ at Melrose and Earlston fairly regularly for coffee and cakes. Today we had some lunch which was delicious. We all chose grilled sandwiches which were freshly prepared and cooked to order and served with a lovely side salad. As ever,...

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CLE68 . 2021-07-29

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I'm not sure about the bagel concept, thinking the middle of the roll is missing. However ignorance is not bliss. The bagels from Apples for Jam are AMAZING and left me feeling blissed and blessed. It was my wife who knows how to work my...

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Alan F . 2021-07-18

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Excellent breakfast and lunch menu. Friendly staff and service was timely. The cheese scones were delicious.

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HPnerd86 . 2021-07-04

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after walking out of the ship in when no food was placed on our table after 30 minutes we chanced a toasted sandwich. we were quoted ANOTHER 30 minutes. what in hell's going on with 30 minute melrose. no way to attract day visitors .

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A3264AJanthonyc . 2021-06-01

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This little gem is worth a visit with a great before 12:00 menu and another after 12:00 both of which offer a selection of fresh interesting choices.

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TourT2 . 2021-05-07

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Visited twice this week- lovely ambience, friendly staff and fabulous menu for breakfast and lunch. Well worth a detour off A68 and up Earlston High St

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sheenamacdonald4 . 2021-05-01

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Offering an excellent take away service during COVID restrictions. Home baking, scones, bagels and more. Lovely fresh coffee and food was delicious. Very friendly and welcoming young man taking orders. Very well organised - thank you.

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CLE68 . 2021-04-14

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I visited Melrose again in October with The Blond and once again we were delighted with our daily ration of coffee, scones and other delights at AfJ. Despite the restrictions then imposed, Johnnie and his smashing team (Amy, Imogen, Will et al) ran this little but classy cafe with passion and efficiency, keeping us all safe.Space is at a premium in AfJ at the best of times, so it was a challenge to maintain a reasonable and safe layout but this was achieved brilliantly by the team. Sometimes it was necessary to wait outside for a table, but the resulting delights and friendly welcome were worth the wait. In my last review (January 2020) I raved about the scones - I’m happy to report that they are as splendid as ever. Another treat was the pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) executed to an impressive standard.Johnnie’s second AfJ at Earlston had not quite opened at the time of our stay in October but we look forward to visiting it on our next trip to Melrose. In summary, I can recommend AfJ in Melrose for its outstanding coffee, delicious sweet treats and novel lunch dishes. You will be welcomed and well looked after by a charming and helpful team.

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MichaelWinnerRIP . 2021-01-15

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If you want excellent service, food and a lovely cafe to visit come here. We will definitely be supporting this gem again soon👏🏻👏🏻😁.

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Gillim2108 . 2020-12-10

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As a regular visitor at the established Melrose Apples for Jam, delighted to see no dilution of the quality of offering at the new and bigger ‘sister’ cafe just opened in Earlston. Highly recommend! Wonderful to see a business growing in a challenging sector given COVID. Well done.

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antonyd459 . 2020-12-07

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This would be my third visit today, twice in Melrose centre and once in Earlstone.The coffee ( flat white ) is excellent and pleasing to k ow it’s consultant in both shops. Treated myself to the vegan caramel sponge..... holy crap it’s good, scones are homemade and look awesome. We must support these independent ventures, show them your support, you won’t be disappointed.

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johnmA7603FP . 2020-11-25

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Was extremely looking forward to eating here. Four of us and two dogs. If you weren’t dog friendly we would of got a takeaway from yous but unfortunately due to the rudeness from the girl behind the counter we decided completely against it! I went in to ask if dogs were allowed in and the young man said unfortunately not which was completely fine then the young lady shouted behind him saying that yous definitely do not allow dogs... there’s no need to be rude about it. The question was already answered by the man. So we just left and went to the pub across the road and had a lovely lunch!

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Kathryn1994 . 2020-11-20

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As I work near this lovely cafe, I often have the pleasure of taking time out to enjoy a bowl of homemade soup fresh from the kitchen of Apples for Jam. It's the kind of soup your Scottish gran would make ( if you are lucky enough to have one! ) If you don't ( like me - an American residing in the Borders ) it ticks all the boxes : heart warming, freshly made, natural ingredients, beautifully seasoned, with lovely slices of toast to go with it. What more could you ask for ? If you are visiting Melrose, this dear cafe is welcoming, small and stylish, and everything is made and served with tender loving care. Fabulous coffee. And all safety regulations during this time have been adhered to xx Service is impeccable - The perfect cafe ( and I'm fussy! )

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U4908CFkathys . 2020-11-12

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Nice coffees and brownie. Clean facilities, hand sanitizers all around. Friendly service. Would recommend.

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alice-m-bee . 2020-10-30

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Fantastic! Lovely food, superb coffee, nice atmosphere and really nice staff, would highly recommend

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Roving34265779599 . 2020-09-22

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Track and Trace and current guidelines obeyed. Delicious coffee. Husband enjoyed a generous portion of Pear Frangipani. I am coeliac and sadly since covid there are no longer GF options. Maid by Marion in same street do have some GF options in the home baking to takeaway.

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Tonra . 2020-09-12

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Always enjoy our coffees and cake from this establishment. Looked after very well by the staff. Menu choices are great if you want to have something to eat also. Freshly baked cakes with good quality coffee. Excellent place to pop in to if your on the Main Street.

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JennyRose1 . 2020-08-27

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A great find. A late lunch was tasty, beautifully presented and very good value. The owner coped single-handedly with a sudden influx of customers, staying calm and not allowing the pressure to detract from the quality of the orders he was fulfilling. Would recommend to anyone; the best we’ve ever found in Melrose.

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TravellingBunny18 . 2020-08-22

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A delightful tiny bistro style eatery in the main st in Melrose. The eat in menu is innovative and always freshly prepared by the dedicated owner and his team.Tasty salads, waffles, bagels - all bursting with flavour. The service takes a little time because it is individually prepared. On Delivery to the table, staff members genuinely ensure that is is what the customer ordered. Often little samples are given to ascertain opinion of it. The coffee is exceptional - great fir coffee lovers! And the owner is always keen to make it EXACTLY as the customer likes it!Takeaways are also interesting and varied. Wooden cutlery is provided as are napkins etc.The establishment is Covid secure with very high standards. There is a track and trace sheet for indoors.I would highly recommend a visit!

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694nancy . 2020-08-19

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Tasty lunch, but disappointed no eat out to help out offer. Very surprised no track and trace in place. Thought that now a requirement?

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Sometimp . 2020-08-18

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A great find in Melrose. We wanted somewhere for breakfast first thing. Not many covers but we were able to squeeze four of us in. Superb waffles and poached eggs cooked and presented beautifully, with great sourdough toast. Would highly recommend. Fast food it isn't, quality it is!

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michaelbX3566OB . 2020-08-08

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Dropped by here after our walk up the Eildons, it was mid morning and we were seated easily enough.Coffee was simply amazing , fresh and a good flavour. We decided to have scones with butter and jam which were delicious, definitely fresh as they melted in the mouth. There are many places to visit in Melrose for a coffee break but none as good as here! Service was prompt and pleasant.

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TheKelsoFoodies . 2020-08-05

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Had a late brunch of waffles/bacon and poached eggs. Food was delicious and plentiful and service was good. Would recommend for a tasty breakfast or lunch.

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CLE68 . 2020-08-02

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Melrose is a lovely place to visit and there’s plenty choice when it comes to good-eats. But something about the smart simple look of this place and the “name” intrigued me - as it also happens to be the title of one of my favourite cookbooks. It’s a bit of a squeeze inside made more so by restrictions but worth any wait or seeming lack of room and the owner has made clever use of every nook and cranny and also added some pavement tables and chairs. It’s a popular cafe and we were lucky to arrive just as some tables had cleared. After a quick sanitise we were seated and served quickly. The menu offers enough variety to satisfy a cafe-cultured palate and it’s prepared fresh and well. My home made soup and toasted sourdough was delicious. A salted beef mustard and pickle bagel well satisfied my other half. The assortment of baked goodies looked too tempting not to try and so we settled on a pear frangipani tart and chocolate brownie - both fab! Especially the former! This is the kind of place you want to come back to. Reliably tasty with a touch of Melrose class. Thoroughly recommend it to those who’ll like easy good food in lovely surroundings. Wishing them all the best over the coming months - hope footfall continues to flourish

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mahoniamoon2018 . 2020-08-01

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We had brunch here on the 30th July after a night in a tent...Lovely, chilled atmosphere and delicious coffee. Kids voted the waffles with bacon the best ever. Very reasonable and friendly staff . Excellent

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856gaylet . 2020-08-01

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very small cafe, we sat outside on the pavement.Had a lovely multiseed bagel with crispy bacon, and poached eggs with salmon, smashing breakfast!

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sylvia r . 2020-07-28

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Great coffees, very yummy bagels and lovely staff. We enjoyed a sunny seat outside and it was lovely to see how busy this delightful cafe was. Definitely worth stopping by.

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wildg315 . 2020-07-19

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Small cosy cafe. Stopped for coffee and we were delighted with this place. Cakes looked good but the scones were amazing. Good, varied menu if you wanted more of a breakfast or brunch.

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Purple_granny1 . 2020-03-22

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I was on my way for a hospital appointment and thought I'd pop in for lunch. The menu is lovely and the food excellent. Service not bad but they were very busy. I had my lunch then paid by debit card with the young guy who served me. I left the cafe and was half way up the street when the other older man came frantically ru ning up the street shouting "you havent paid"! I said indeed I have very indignantly. Two other women who had been in the cafe stood with me sympathetically looking on. I felt so embarrassed and upset I would never in my life not pay for something I had bought and was happy with. The man ran back down the street obviously spoke to his colleuge then gave me the thu bs up no apology. I really feel annoyed about it.

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Truescot15 . 2020-03-12

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A new favourite for my fiancé and I! The most pleasant little cafe with every detail perfected to the tee. Excellent service, coffee and food, a little treasure we will be sure to return to and spread the word about.

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mv0302 . 2020-03-09

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Visited for lunch after having read good reviews. Wasnt disappointed. It is small, compact and friendly. Sourdough bread with toppings very tasty. Owner very polite and friendly. Giving my husband a nice glass of water when he heard him starting to cough. He also gave us a complimentary small bowl of mushroom and tarragon soup. I am not normally a lover if mushroom soup but this homemade soup was very tasty. I would recommend you try here for lunch when in melrose

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108Jean . 2020-03-09

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Just had a lovely lunch at Apples for Jam. Good menu choices and really great quality. Would highly recommend.

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Amanda H . 2020-02-17

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I have been visiting this cafe regularly since moving to the area in January. The owner is very friendly and today she even took the time to ask how my girls are settling into their new school which was very kind. Great coffee and lovely selection of scones and cakes. Today I tried the coconut and raspberry porridge for breakfast. It was lovely. I would highly recommend this cafe.

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Papamoa08 . 2020-02-14

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Delicious sour dough bread with poached eggs & chorizo and my sister had sour dough with poached eggs and avocado. Excellent cheese and chive scones, which we took away for later. My dog was welcome too! What's not to like.

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catheriner479 . 2020-02-10

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Stopped off for lunch in Melrose after a nice walk along the river. Its a small tearoom with a nice menu. I had mushrooms on toasted bread with parmesan leaves which was delicious. My partner had a bagal with a bacon filling and salad on it. I had a pot of camomile tea and my partner had two coffees. We enjoyed pear frangipani and apple fruit loaf with our drinks. Cakes come to the table with a spot of creme frache and raspberries to garnish. It was all lovely. Small cafe but perfectly formed with wonderful service.

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EastLothianCupcake . 2020-02-07

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Once in a blue moon, or even less frequently, I come across a truly outstanding cafe. Apples for Jam in Melrose is that rare find.Run by Johnnie and team, AfJ (sorry Johnnie) although tiny with only room for about 20 at a squeeze, delights in every way. A warm welcome, speedy service, hot delicious coffee and a very wide choice of fare will delight even the most demanding patron.I recently spent a quiet and relaxing week in a converted cowshed outside Melrose and paid a daily pilgrimage to AfJ. While the Blond fell in love with the sourdough toast in various configurations, I shamelessly indulged in a daily ration of two large scones, accompanied by generous helpings of butter and jam. The clientele of AfJ was a mix of locals and visitors and all seemed more than content with the fine AfJ fare. They were equally happy to share tables, essential sometimes in this fine but tiny cafe.I am delighted to recommend Apples for Jam, without any hesitation.

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MichaelWinnerRIP . 2020-01-07

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Were recommended this place and have to say it was wonderful. It is a small place, so you could well be disappointed, but try and get a space anyway.We were here in October for Breakfast which was so good we came back to try out the lunch, including a sumptuous slice of cake. The food was delicious (porridge and eggs benedict if I recall rightly for breakfast) and all prepared in such a small area. Quite incredible and the service was fantastic too. So go seek it out, but do not be surprised to see it full.

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JGrant44 . 2019-12-30

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My wife and I recently had lunch here on the recommendation of a friend. We were not disappointed. Although it could be described as compact, the quality of ingredients used more than compensated. We will definitely visit again and can, in turn, recommend.

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401Robert_S545 . 2019-11-09

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Visited Apples for Jam today and selected the soup with sourdough. The soup was potatoes and leek, it was very runny like water and tasteless. Probably watered down and the sourdough bread was very hard. Very disappointing. Only plus side was the lovely coffee

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Tasmania02 . 2019-10-27

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Amazing coffee and scones served here. Small cafe seats 20 with great atmosphere. The owner is brilliant, he made a recommendation for alternative drink to decaf coffee because he’s not yet found the best decaf beans to use but my husband who is very fussy about coffee flavour and how it’s served loved the straight Americano. The owner offered complimentary apple and cinnamon scone as he was getting opinions before stocking and selling them. Excellent value. Cafe service, food and drink doesn’t get better than this.

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Sue B . 2019-10-08

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The staff are delightful, the cafe is homely, sweet and really relaxing. The food is absolutely delicious, healthy and I had the best cuppa! If you are in Melrose don't miss the opportunity to eat and experience Apples for Jam cafe.

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Inspiration242462 . 2019-09-25

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Very small but tastefully decorated, clean, friendly staff, a few outside seats. Quick friendly service, good latte. I had the salmon, avo and creme fresh salad- was delicious but way too much 'padding ' with lettuce, could have dinne with more of the tasty ingredients. All in all though a great place that I'll be back to.

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isobur . 2019-09-11

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This is a small cafe on Melrose High Street with a couple of tables outside. Service was friendly and the food from the relatively short menu was very nice. We took out two cheese scones which were fresh but only seemed to have cheese on the top and none inside. This is a trend now and my mother, whose cheese scones were full of cheese, would not approve! We would be happy to return.

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flowerlady64 . 2019-08-28

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Enjoyed the hot salmon salad as well as the friendly clientele. Cosy. clean and lively. with helpful lstaff. Outside seating, so dog friendly.

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d0ff0 . 2019-08-25

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Really like this place, although wish there were vegan options ON the menu so didn't have to faff! Really lovely bread, usually, & lovely drinks. It's a tiny place so sometimes you have to wait a wee while - but I've never had to wait ages, even when it's busy with tourists & locals alike. Very stylish place, too, and has some nice local products for sale. Friendly even when a bit hassled! The coffee is superb (my coffee-loving partner says), and the oat milk hot choc has always been absolutely lovely, too. The owner clearly takes pride and care in all he does.

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TankGrrrl . 2019-08-20

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Visited for tea / coffee and cake but not impressed by the length of time it took for our order to be delivered after order placed. How long does it take to make tea!! Place very cramped and too many tables in what is a very small place. Would not return.

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RCI35 . 2019-08-19

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Following a recommendation from a customer siting outside Apples for Jam we decided to have lunch here and we were not disappointed. Lovely goats cheese and emental toasted sandwich. Came with salad which was fresh and tasty. Staff friendly and service efficient, will definitely be back.

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Diane O . 2019-08-18

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Looked very nice place, quite small. The time I went there was no room inside so sat outside....very restricted room as only two tables on narrow pavement.

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stevena763 . 2019-08-08

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Popped in for takeout - oat latte, hot chocolate and cheese scone (£6.40 - takeout cheaper than eating in). The guy was so busy but he was friendly and efficient. He apologised for no food being available as he'd been exceptionally busy that day (this was around 4pm). This is a small but lovely eaterie, I only wish I'd got there earlier so I could have enjoyed a light bite. Simple but chic decor. Background music was just right. Couple of chairs / tables on the pavement. Takes cash and card. Honey (Heather and blossom) and sauces available to buy.

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bluelizard . 2019-08-08

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Popped in for a quick lunch. Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were lucky to pick a quiet few mins & grabbed a table. It seems very popular with locals. Always a good sign. Enjoyed our lunch & even purchased some Scottish Heather 🍯

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ailsjont . 2019-08-07

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What a great find. Right in the main street and parking right outside. This cafe was just what we needed for a fantastic breakfast.

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k2512b . 2019-08-06

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always enjoy this small but freindly place. Locally made coffee ( from Selkirk ) and fresh cakes daily. there is now a breakfast menu and lunctime I can recommend the mushroom on toast simple but perfect !

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Vetti J . 2019-08-06

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We were staying in a cottage in Melrose recently and on our last day (wish we'd been in before now!) we ventured in for a drink and a bite to eat. We (husband, 15 year old son and I) are all keen on scones (if they're good) and the ones in this café are some of the best we've had in a long time. My son and I had huge cherry scones whilst my husband opted for a fruit scone which he told me was excellent. I wish I'd taken a photo of them but they looked so fantastic we got stuck in immediately! Although we didn't have lunch the menu looked like the sort of thing we generally opt for and when we're back in Melrose we'll definitely call in again - this time for lunch. The staff were lovely and we sat near an elderly local gentleman who was very sweet and talked to everyone who came in.

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Marguerite H . 2019-08-02

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We popped in to Apples for Jam just before heading off to the Abbey, to check what time they closed,It looked really appetising.We just managed to get back at 4,30 and were welcomed in with our boxer dog. lovely.. My husband and i shared a delicious slice of lemon pollenta cake and a chocolate caramel brownie. Absolute heaven ! Everything is freshly made each day, and the menu is very varied . My friend , who is dairy free, enjoyed a yummy coconut and cherry slice, and her husband had a gorgeous cheese scone..Highly recommended. Go !

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jenny c . 2019-07-06

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