Burnside Tearooms in Dumfries & Galloway

Have visited here before but didn’t write a review .. so sorry to the owner as the staff then and now we’re friendly , attentive and the meals again were super. Looking forward to visiting again.

Was driving down to Dunfries for work, and had slipped on breakfast and morning coffee, so when I got to Sanquhar I decided to pull in to the Burnside Tearoom. Little cafe just as you drive in to the town, and really inviting welcome awaits you. Great prices and staff are really chatty. Ordered a coffee and breakfast roll to go which was freshly prepared in no time and truly excellent prices. If passing through again I will be sure to stop here.

This little tea room/cafe is amazing the most friendliness staff, amazing food and excellent customer service Thankyou x

Four of us called in by prior arrangement at Burnside for lunch. We were treated like royalty by Graham and his ladies. Lunch for us consisted of soup, then scones for the ladies and bacon rolls or hot dog for us guys. Coffee and tea of course. The menu covers most bases for lunch. I can’t opine for breakfast. The place is easy to find right next to the petrol station and has ample parking. It is very clean and inviting inside. I am sure the locals will give it their attention and it’s an obvious watering hole for passing traffic. We will return here whenever we find ourselves back in Sanquhar.

This is such a welcoming and friendly cafe. Always feel like the staff go above and beyond. The system that they have for track and trace is super stress free, it feels and looks clean (including the toilets) and the tables inside are socially distanced. Would always prefer to stay local and help smaller businesses, especially now in such difficult times. I have yet to find a place with the same quality food that has prices as low as these?! Staff are always approachable and helpful. We will most definitely be visiting again once it is safe to do so! Thanks so much!

I stopped for fuel and a scone which were excellent. I had a car problem and was waiting for the AA and they said I could stay even after they shut if I was still waiting. ! As it happened we were on our way but it was great to know. THANK YOU.

Hi, just wanted to say a huge thanks for the lovely friendly faces and service I received today. Not an area I often visit with work but needed fuel and luckily stopped here. The coronation chicken roll was filled full and tasted great and my latte was amazing. What a great wee find, thank you 😊

I recently fined with a friend for lunch before moving to China. The waitresses are all so lovely and welcoming. It truly does make you feel at home here. The menu is packed full of old favourites, and some daring dishes for the more adventurous palate and the selection of home baked goodies is endless. The quality of the food is superb. All home made, and lovingly prepared. Fresh and bursting with flavour. It truly is a delight to come to burnside and be made to feel like part of the family. It’s also great to stop in and fill your tank with petrol or diesel, or even pick up a mix up for the kids for your travels. You can also find a beautiful selection of craft goods and handmade home wares.

Came through Sanquhar this afternoon whilst out with friends on a motorcycle run. Almost missed this wee gem when we were looking for somewhere to grab a bite to eat. The cafe adjoins a petrol filling station. Plenty adjacent parking in the grounds. The place appeared spotless with very friendly and helpful young waiting staff. Simple, light snack style meals on offer along with things like homemade soup. Great place for something quick to eat at very reasonable prices. If I’m back in the area I would definitely return.

Called in whilst passing and desperate for a cuppa. Very friendly staff and excellent menu choice. Well worth calling in.

Visited for the first time today with 3 fussy kids and all were happy. Friendly, accommodating staff. We tried the A-MAZ-ING Nutella cake that the 14 year old described as "everything a cake should be" and a very grown up chocolate crispy concoction that was so grown up it should have been wearing heels and have a mortgage. (But we didn't need to remortgage to eat there, the prices were very reasonable.) The place was busy but didn't feel rushed at all. Will definitely be back, even though we live an hour away!

Popped in thinking it was a typical off the road cafe, boy was I surprised 😄 very friendly and welcoming staff real clean.food was fantastic and very reasonably I have visited 3 times now and in a big party of 11 service was quick and so lade back that it makes our visit very homely and welcoming can highly recommend this wee diamond of a place

Dropped in for a breakfast roll and coffee. Super friendly staff, super good link and tattie sconne doubler, coffee and a nice bit of cake for afters. Recommended Thanks

Went here for some lite lunch with family (lite being the word) ordered two small chips and two large chips and cheese.The two smells came on up saucers and large on side plates 3 cans of juice and bill came to over £13 not worth a penny.

We were staying locally and had got soaked to the skin on a walk exploring the surroundings when we walked past the tearoom. There were only a few tables occupied but it had a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. We were keen to press on and get back so we ordered lattes to go and the waitress was quick and professional. The coffees were great (as was the home baking that I couldn't resist). We would definitely call in again if we go back to this area.

If your looking for basic value for money home cooking then this is for you caters for all tastes from kids to more mature, good breakfast and lunches, filled rolls , no time to sit then take away, gets a lot ofpassing trade as right on the main road with petrol pumps next door on site parking

Visited for lunch following our trip to Crawick MultiverseWe ordered jacket potatoes with various fillings : veg lasagne, chilli and coronation chicken with tea and coffee.Lots of choice on the menu.Cafe seems to be popular for local school children who came in during their lunch break.Credit card payments taken at the petrol station kiosk next door.Ample free parking

Called in for lunch, very impressed, my steak pie was great, chips tasty and well cooked. Wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed macaroni and cheese. Grandson made short work of his ham and cheese wrap. Got some carrot cake to take away, very nice! Prices very reasonable, waitress efficient and friendly. This place is now on my list of ideal places to stop at when travelling up the A76.

Fabulous place lovely food and lovely staff well worth a visit I had ham salad plate and chocolate pudding and custard and both were delicious would definitely recommend

Just visited the Burnside tea room for a bite to eat during a visit to Sanquhar. The lady who served us was so friendly! Seemed genuinely happy to see us and made us feel very welcome. There were already another 3 couples inside and the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant. We had toasties, and shared a small plate of chips. Toasties were made fresh and quickly, and packed full of filling. They were served with beautiful fresh side salads. Chips were tasty and hot. We were served with a smile, and afterwards chose cakes to take away with us. My only tiny gripe was the slightly high price in my opinion. But I appreciate the need for this in a small village. Beautiful food and superb service.

Agreed to meet son and grandkids in Sanquhar to pick up something and decided to have a bite to eat. There were approx. 40 motorcyclists there but staff got us a table for 7 and said we might have to wait which was no problem. Waited no longer than we would have in our local hotel. Good choice menu ,second visit in 3 weeks, staff great, prices were very reasonable, 7 empty plates, did not charge for drinks as we had to wait. Will return when on A76.

Ordered a cheese and chutney panini on a quiet Saturday afternoon to take away. Took 15 minutes to make what's in the photo.

Have visited this tearoom on many occasions over the years but have to say it’s gone down hill rapidly, getting too expensive and the service was bad waited 25 minutes for a toasty and a wrap by the time they came we had drunk our coffees. When I mentioned to the waitress she apologised and said they were very busy...... 4 tables occupied only, a refill would have been nice. Get the feeling there’s not enough staff, I’ll think twice before going back.

I was out with my mother, for run and we where feeling like stopping for coffee, and was driving through Sanquhar, head away from Dumfries.

Good, simple cafe with nice food. Wel worth a visit if you are in the area. It is very reasonably priced.

Directed here by A' the Airts, as they were full. Quick service by very pleasant waiting staff who were great at dealing with the kids in our party.

Nice tea. Scones with jam and butter. Quick service. 3 cups out of individual pot. Scone a good size and fresh. Efficient waitresses.

I have been twice. Both times the food was good and there was a good selection of cakes and the standard roadside cafe offering. The rolls were fresh.

Really good find. As it is part of a working garage and entry via the forecourt we expected it to be a greasy spoon type place. It is anything but that. We were only in for afternoon tea with their excellent home baking but they also do a wide selection of meals and snacks. The decor is nice and homely with a country type feel and the service is very friendly. If passing give this a try as you will not be disappointed.

This is a lovely tearoom with a great selection of hot and cold snacks at a reasonable price. There are also home made jams available to purchase to take away, and a small selection of gifts and cards available too. Staff were very friendly.

We ate here twice this August, both at lunchtime. The food was excellent, freshly made and very nicely presented. The staff who served us were very polite and patient with our long winded selecting. The second time we ate there, there was 20 of us!!!, again the girls were very helpful and very patient. I am definitely going to eat there again next year when we return.

The tea room is part of the service station and there is a decent car park on site. There is a good mix of hot and cold food and prices were excellent. Service was good too and the place had the feel of a community hub. Plenty of seating as well, not sure if there was complimentary wifi.