Buttercup Cafe in East Lothian

The food and drinks were excellent cooked exactly to order. The café is compact with 4 tables for 2 so space is tight for such a busy concern. We have no objection to the presence of dogs however a large boisterous puppy isn’t an ideal dining companion. It’s a shame that our experience was tainted hence the 3/5 instead of 5/5 star rating as would have otherwise scored. Please note no offence is intended

I was pleased to find a breakfast place that opened early that had GFO options in North Berwick.The food was lovely,well cooked bacon,the spinach and mushrooms was really delicious and complemented eachother nicely,the toast and butter was delicious too.Friendly and efficient service.The decor was really nice too.The summerfruits juice burst was really nice too.There is only 4 tables for 2/2 tables for 4/1 table for 6 1 table for 2/1 table for 8(just listing some of the combinations,these are all as part of the table for 8)so as this is a small cafe,you may not be able to get a table.But You can take out breakfast,food and drinks.The music was lovely too.Centrally located and right by the seaside.

Lovely tiny cafe. Very friendly staff. We had lunch one day and went back for brunch today. Good value and freshly made to order. A favourite to visit always.

Phenomenal breakfast; omelette was a sizable portion and the stuffed rolls were very tasty. The owner greeted everyone.

Was in for lunch today and I would highly recommend this cafe. The baked potato was piping hot and the egg mayo filling was delicious. It was accompanied with a salad which was fresh and just the right amount. My partner had the soup and sandwich combo which she throughly enjoyed and would have again.

Lovely fresh ingredients, good coffee, thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday brunch. Recommend booking table to avoid being disappointed, only small inside.

Great food and very friendly service from the owner. This cafe does homemade scones and is very dog-friendly. Well worth a visit. Best in N Berwick. Will be back.

Purchased 3 take away scones this morning...had most certainly not been baked that day as you required to chew them and they were £1.80 each. The sandwich etc counter looked lovely,but seemed a lot of stock out at the one time even though now take away, with a couple of tables sit in.Window display very poor with a "limp salad" and tired looking other offers. Hopefully will get some better reviews and then we will give it another try....good luck.

How sad, that this lovely wee cafe, has permanently closed.I wish the owner's well for the future.It was a pleasure popping in for coffee and a filled roll, on our constant visit's to North Berwick.Served by lovely, friendly, helpful staff.It was like sitting in your front room.As l said, to the lovely owners, bon voyage, and thousands will really miss you.

Called in on spec for a light lunch. Friendly prompt service, really tasty food (we had the Paninis), good value. Well worth the rating. Highly recommended.

Had an outstanding Victoria Sponge (and I've tried quite a few!), beautifully and deliciously served with strawberries & clotted cream. Also a delicious hot chocolate. If we'd been visiting for longer we would have returned. No hesitation in recommending.

Good little cafe. leasnt staff and good choice. Scone very fresh and freshly baked. Othe goods on offer interesting.

Came for coffee and some cake once, had to come back the next day. Loved it! Staff was really nice and the chocolate cake was absolutely fabulous.

My wife and I fancied a light lunch on a cold wet and windy day in North Berwick. There are any number of restaurants and cafes in the town. We decided on the buttercup because it looked very inviting and welcoming. And so it was: the atmosphere was bang on as was the decor: off beat with lots of interesting art works. There were surf boards hanging on the walls. The coffee was delicious; so was lunch. The two people who served were fab. Go there: they deserve your support!

Four of us managed to get a table here last week, it was very busy. We don't live in the area just visiting North Berwick but have always gone to the Buttercup over the years. Staff very nice, we had soup, panini and scone. The vegetable soup was very watery and tasteless and my scone was like shortbread it was so hard. When paying the lady asked if everything was alright and not wishing to offend we said it was OK. I have to say the panini was fine. This establishment has obviously been taken over since we were last here, we used to get lovely thick soup, fresh scones etc so I don't know what's happened. I don't think we'll be back.

After the bus journey from Edinburgh we visited here for breakfast it was very enjoyably. We would definitely visit again. At he time of visiting this was a cash only establishment.

Great place to enjoy good sandwich and great coffee in a nice atmosphere and if you are into cake then this is the place to go

On the way to the Highlands, stop at this small lovely cafe for lunch. They serve hot and hearty meals plus offer a variety of great dessert. The service is very friendly. Best to reserve as they are especially busy for lunch.

Popped in for a hot drink, lovely waitress, had best mocha ,my son delish hot chocolate, place is small and gets busy quickly, but that's always a good sign, lots of locals and visitors, recomended,

Small coffee shop with good bacon rolls and home made scones. Friendly owners make you feel very welcome and they also make celebration cakes to order.

This tiny cafe is a great spot for lunch. The soup and sandwich combo is a good value. A pot of herbal tea helped us enjoy our meal.

Visited this little quaint and delightful cafe for the first time and it was a great place, very cosy and great food

nice friendly wee cafe good service and nice food, id suggest maby changing the cakes in the window and freshening them up with new stuff, they have been there too long and look old.

Had a walk done the high street in North Berwick and passed by lots of cafes and was attracted to the Buttercup Café due to the display of speciality celebration cakes in the window. (Apparently made by one of the owners Debbie )Small traditional cafe with 6 or 7 tables , limited menu but quality not quantity All foods freshly made .Soup and sandwich combo outstanding and generous portion, Wide selection of home bakes and freshly brewed coffee Served by the delectable Debbie ,ever smiling and taking time to interact with every customer.Makes every one feel special and you leave fed watered and with a smile on your face . How many cafes can do that for you Thanks Debbie. Forget you high street chains like Costa, Starbucks Pay the Buttercup Cafe a visit next time you are in North Berwick....if you can get a table

Very small so, although on the flat, not much room if you have access issues.

Quick breakfast, good bacon roll and coffee. Nice friendly place. Wanted to try a lunch, but there is pretty limited seating and we didn't feel like a takeaway. Fun cafe.

Cycle to this lovely little cafe for Bacon Butties and Latte great service worth the wait for fresh butties felt like we were in a fish bowl with people stopping to look at the cakes in the window. Well done a lovely place.

Staff were friendly and welcoming; menu simple though pretty adequate for lunchtime; nice fresh cake and a good pot of tea. All in all a good and quick lunch or tea place to go to.

Just the most delightful place to have lunch on our drive to Edinburgh. The town of Berwick is enjoyable as well. The service was good, busy at lunchtime, but very sweet owner/cook.

This is our regular stop if we are in north Berwick and another delicious stop on a rainy Saturday. My niece declared the roasted red pepper soup “the best” and my scone was fresh and delicious as always. Hot tasty coffee and panninis and other food always looks good. Friendly service too.

When back in North Berwick we visit here often for morning coffee. Debbie and her team are always very friendly and the scones are still usually hot when we arrive. Also Debbie can make any type of celebration cake (samples in the window) that you require - have done this twice and they were great!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch in Buttercup. Lucky to get a table. Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere and helpful service. Tasty toasties and soup. Everything felt like it was prepared with real care.

Buen sitio para desayunar unos cafés con leche deliciosos y unas tartas de jengibre, chocolate, nueces ...... exquisitas. Ambiente muy escoces con el local lleno de lugareños.

One of North Berwick Wee Gems. Home made food is excellent. We had the tomato and pepper soup.. lovely. The staff are so friendly.

I always make a point of stopping in at the Buttercup when passing through North Berwick. Debi and her team are always so welcoming and smiley and always provide us with a well priced tasty food and really good coffees. The cafes decor has been updated to a more modern and surfy vibe , with surfboards above the counter and other details here and there.

Very cosy and friendly cafe. Decent selection of home cooked food like paninis, soup, croissants and baked goods for decent prices! The cheese panini was hot, fresh and gooey.

Lovely little cafe with friendly staff. Home cooked soup and very tasty sandwiches. Good value for money. Would return

After walking around the village on a cold morning,I had a very good hot cup of coffee and a Great gingerbread muffin. The Cafe was very pleasant,the staff friendly and helpful and the music was great. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thank you !

We went here today. My husband, a chef, said that the soup was delicious! A lovely lunch, nice people. Best value in North Berwick.

Have visited the Buttercup café many times and apart from the excellent coffee and scones, the main attraction is the owner Debbie, who treats every customer as if they were her first. Lovely place

Lovely friendly service, brilliant bacon roll and great cappuccino. Great place for a snack in North Berwick.

Had my birthday cake delivered to the folly Hotel North berwick and some cup cakes, it was part of my return to North berwick not been back since 1970' and it was a big surprise from my wife Allyson Joshua zachary for my 60 birthday, the cake was fantastic and yummy, we were there from 12th October to the 15th, popped into the buttercup cafe to thank the owner.

Usually go there for morning coffee. Very friendly service from the owner and all the staff. Recommend the scones and the bacon rolls!

Had cake and coffee here was very pretty and quaint. Coffee was fab as was the cake. Staff were lovely very striking shop,stands out with its bright yellow exterior!!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Buttercup Cafe today - nice presentation and everything lovely and fresh. The Cafe has s lovely feel about it and is really well decorated. The staff were all so friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!

Found this little wee gem while in North Berwick celebrating my wedding anniversary. Can't miss the yellow exterior on high street and when we arrived there are only 5 tables so was surprised I got table. Me and my wife had the tomato soup and pot of tea. The only thing I could pick up was would have been better if it was rustic or thicker bread for soup but that's all. Very reasonable price would recommend to any way in the area.

What a sweet cafe, and the staff is so kind and friendly. The leek and potato soup was yummy and the toasties were perfect. Nice little place to relax with a pot of tea, and we never felt rushed to move along.

This is a small but very friendly cafe and the cakes look delicious. We had lunch and the service was informal and very friendly. Excellent leek and potato soup and we were made welcome and felt at home

Very good service - friendly staff, ideally located on the High Street. Small but comfortable, with tables well placed. Amazing cakes!

Enjoyed a cup of coffee with lovely home made cake. Staff were very friendly. Good choice of cakes. Would visit again.

Arrived in excellent time for the homemade cherry scones just coming fresh out of the oven. Served with butter and a little dish of cherry jam was delicious. The latte was hot and not too strong just as I like it.

Popped in on a recent visit to NB and had a lovely experience. Freshly cooked bacon roll and decent coffee followed by a slice of home made Victoria sponge.

Lovely lunch, sandwich and tasty homemade lentil soup. Able to get mother in on her wheelchair, toilet access too

My husband and I visited the Buttercup Cafe for lunch. We both had paninis which were lovely and well filled served with a little salad and crisps. The service was quick and friendly and excellent value for money. Will visit again when in North Berwick.

Nice homemade soup and the cake look tasty. The coffee was much too hot and didn't taste much of coffee. The staff were lovely.

Lovely friendly little cafe in North Berwick High Street. Tasty and nicely cooked paninis, and really excellent cakes (try the toffee cake - superb!) made by the charming owner Debi. Very good service and a solid recommendation if your want a cuppa, lunch or tea in North Berwick.

Visit here three/four times weekly. Great home made scones as well as bacon rolls/soup/sandwiches. Debi, the owner, makes great speciality cakes and she and all the staff are really friendly and chatty. Should give this a try when you're in North Berwick.

Just popped in for a coffee and cake on a whim. Lovely friendly little place which had a lovely selection of cake , we sampled the fruited tea bread which had a lovely marmalade flavour. It is only a very small place but very pleasant with very good tea and coffee

We were in the North Berwick area for a week and made this our go to place for lunch. It’s soups were fantastic and toasted a Paninis were well filled and presented with a nice mixed salad. Coffee and cakes were a must to round things off. All fare was fresh and delicious at a reasonable price. Staff were rounded things off by being patient and attentive

Been in the cafe a few times and always love the soup and sandwich combo. Good value for money and very tasty, always get good service

Really friendly owner and staff. Great bacon roll and home made soups. Definite value for money and well worth a visit.

We first visited the Buttercup three years ago , it is not a large cafe but it is cosy and the food is delicious and the atmosphere was conducive to a social get together with a few friends. It made such a positive impression that we decided to visit again, we were not disappointed :on a freezing cold day the food was delicious and warming and the place was as welcoming as before.

Met by very friendly staff who served us lovely fresh scones. On our second visit we had the delicious tomato soup and toastie combo. Looking forward to our next visit.

Just nipped in for lunch and had a lovely sweet potato soup and sandwich. Soup had a welcome little kick to it. Husband had a lovely fruit scone with jam and cream. Coffees were lovely. Service with a smile and very efficient. Just lovely x

Usually go a couple of times a week for morning coffee and a bacon roll. Staff are always very friendly and the bacon rolls are very good. Usually a bit quiet when we go but you should try it. Ron & Allan

Went in for coffee and a bacon bap. Coffee excellent and bacon cooked to order. Very friendly staff. Not very big premises. Will be back.

We were on the way to catch a bus - and needed a quick cup of tea. 'Mrs' Buttercup obliged speedily and with good humour. Will definitely return. Thank you.

We were on a quest for a great scone. We found on here. delicious cherry jelly. Great coffee and espresso.

We had lunch in the Buttercup Cafe while on holiday. We both had toasties and a hot drink. My hot chocolate was lovely! - just what I needed. Our toasties were nice too. Just a normal, not fancy cafe, good for a cuppa and a loo stop if nothing else!

Son attracted by sign in window and Harry Potter Cake. Had a panini rocket brie and pickle (slightly odd with pickle but nice) and salad and son had bacon roll, I had pot of tea son a lemonade- they were really friendly and quick service thank you- we will be back.

Algún día ya que es la última visita el The Buttercup ofrece pasteles Café, pero es tristemente una sombra de su propio yo. No esperes mucho más que un aceptable sandwichera con unas cuantas patatillas como la opción más importante aunque el amplio trozo de carretera rocosa traybake a seguir era muy agradable (y sin la calificación habría sido inferior). Visita fue menos agradable de lo que podría haber sido por desgracia debido a la señora local que se paquete en mi mesa sin tanto como su dejar.

Sadly the buttercup has lost its Mojo. The magic has gone leaving North Berwick all the poorer in terms of good places to enjoy a relaxing treat. Time to look elsewhere for a light bite.

Wir sind durch Zufall im Buttercup Cafe gelandet auf der Suche nach Cafe und Scones. Ein guter Zufall!Die hausgemachten Scones waren absolut lecker, genauso wie die zugehörige Marmelade (selbst auswählbar) und die Clotted Cream. Der Service ist sehr herzlich und zuvorkommend. Jederzeit gerne wieder!

Popped in for a bite of lunch and although it was not very big the food was lovely and such a peaceful atmosphere most enjoyable.

Just wanted something light for a late lunch. Walked past this little place and decided to give it a try. Pleasantly pleased. We both had tea. I had the smoked salmon platter with oat cakes and person had quiche and choice of two side salads. Well presented and good size of portion. Good value for money to.

Quaint small cafe, nice service. Pastries are good and restaurant feels very neighborhood- friendly. It's always a good sign to see locals in a cafe.

Visited the Buttercup Cafe yesterday with a group of friends. We had the most delicious bacon rolls and bacon croissants, lovely coffees and teas and the best red velvet cup cake I have ever tasted. Staff were friendly and efficient and we enjoyed it so much we went back today and had the same again. Well done to the staff in the buttercup cafe you added to our weekend enjoyment even better.

Small cute cafe with only four table. Nice range of sandwiches and cakes. The scones and jam were lovely. Not too expensive which is a bonus. Definitely recommend going here.

A compact little cafe with a lot to offer. Lovely servers and a great range of cakes,scones etc. Some truly marvelous cakes for special occasions too. Our favourite place for a snack in North Berwick.

A lovely little place with some stunning cakes in the window to entice you in. Family and I had a light lunch and although the food is quite simple, it's very good and lovingly made. It's the atmosphere and the staff which make this place so nice though, so I would recommend. Will definitely return when I next visit the lovely town of North Berwick.

Great cafe for lunch soup and sandwiches or popping in for coffee and scones or cakes lovely staff very friendly with quick service just super.

I only got a takeaway latte, but it was nice and the girl at the counter was very sweet. The place is tiny but very cute, super central and the cakes and scones looked very good!

This place it's amazing for cakes I've got every cake I've needed over the past 3 years Very talentedAmazing tasty cakes Would highly recommend

Bring back the old buttercup! There's an old saying...if it ain't broken don't fix it. Very disappointed no hot rolls or breakfast available seems to be concentrating on celebration cakes. Such a shame RIP Buttercup

Recently bought a cake from the buttercup cafe for a 30th birthday, the service I received was overwhelming and being able to arrange pick up and delivery was really convenient, one of the best cakes we have tasted, highly recommend the buttercup cafe and I will defo be returning for future orders.

I had the lovely cafe owner Debi make an absolutely beautiful and delicious cake for my sons first birthday. She made the whole process so simple and even delivered it to me! So impressed with how tasty the cakes were and wish I was that talented

I have been using debi for the past three years for my childrens birthday cakes and my dads 50th and they were gorgeous! Not only did they taste delicious but her attention to detail is amazing and you always get what you ask for and more! Can honestly not recommend debi enough and i can only imagine the food on offer at the buttercup cafe will be delicious too. I will definitely be making a stop here next time i'm in north berwick!!

Have used Debbie's amazing skills for a few years now and never once has she let me down. Intricate designs on her cakes which taste utterly delicious and mouth watering. I say what I want and she produces a perfect concoction every time! Slug cake, penguin cake, bust cake (head & shoulders), Frozen cake and cup cakes with a hidden surprise middle! Deliciously scrumptious, heavenly and devine!! Superb quality and extremely fresh. Her home-made scones are simply that, home made and are worth a trip to the Buttercup to experience.

My experience with Debbie from Buttercup Café was just far beyond the word "perfect". I arranged everything with her online, and I actually got more than I ordered - far more. My order was a birthday cake for my boyfriend (to be picked up), which looks like a hamburger. Debbie nailed it so well, it looked like a real one. She even made it bigger, than we discussed which was a good point, as the cake was extremely delicious! only to recommend for everyone, who likes to get more than arranged and likes excellent customer service! keep up Debbie! your shop and work with cakes is amazing!

My partner and I were on a little drive to North Berwick and decided to stop off for a cup of tea. Amongst all the other cafes and a deli, this cafe stood out the most with its welcoming staff and beautiful cake display in the window. My partner had soup and I beguette and I had a delicious slice of home made chocolate brownie! The cafe was so unique and fresh as you could tell it had just been decorated. Staff were very friendly and the service was impeccable. I couldn't think of one fault about the cafe. Thanks for having us we will definitely be back for more cake!! Highly recommend.

Stopped in for a light bite after a walk along the beach and were greeted by lovely friendly staff full of smiles. Amazing choice of freshly filled rolls, baguettes & home made soup ! Not to mention the gorgeous selection of home baking ! The scones and cheesecake are out of this world ! Definitely will be returning again soon for some of the scones !

Debi, the owner of the Buttercup Cafe makes the most beautiful and tasty cakes. I have used her twice in the last eighteen months, one for our Golden Wedding Anniversary and the other for my son's 50th birthday. Both cakes were ready on time, looked lovely and tasted delicious. Her carrot cake is to die for!She is a talented and delightful lady.I haven't been in to the Buttercup for a while and I hear it has changed. It has been the same for over 50 years! Ready for a change. I wish Debi well and good luck with her business.

My girlfriend got my surprise birthday cake from this place.It was gorgeous! 10/10 would eat again!

Called on regular visit to North Berwick. This was our favourite cafe for lunch and always full of the same regulars we have got to know over the years to have a chat with. Admittedly it has gradually become more run down over the last couple of years and alas it's now changed into a self service sandwich bar. All the character has gone and the place was empty. No hot food served - seems they can't be bothered as there is a big kitchen, and what there is, is quite expensive! Chatting to a local in the street who we used to speak to there, she said that hardly anybody in the town goes there now. Such a pity that a lovely business like the Buttercup has gone.

On a regular visit to North Berwick we headed straight for our favourite Buttercup. What a shock we got...less tables and a totally different way of obtaining what you want ie no waitress service. You now have to go to the counter, pick what you want and then pay even before you get the food. To make matters even worse they no longer do hot food so no breakfasts/hot rolls ,baked potatoes, macaroni etc. It is just soup, sandwiches and a small selection of scones and cakes.We did decide to give it a try but were not impressed as you could only get the baguettes that were made up and on the counter and some were “very unusual fillings”. Several other people came in, looked around at the changes and left. On previous visits we always saw and chatted with "regulars" who have been going for years and none were to be seen! The only consolation was that the very cheery server (Julie I think) is still there.The business will probably not last in this form which is a shame as it has been going since 1962. Finally, all I can say is “ANDREAS PLEASE COME BACK”.

So disappointed to find that our favourite North Berwick cafe has reopened after a refit as a self service sandwich shop. No tasty, good value home cooked lunches or hot filled rolls any more, just soup, sandwiches and a small selection of scones and cakes. The town was buzzing on a sunny mid term day and most cafes were busy but the Buttercup was virtually deserted where in the past it would have been packed. Why change a winning formula? Hopefully the drop off in custom will prompt a rethink.

Visited here today and was very disappointed. We have visited here on a number of occasions and have always been very happy with the food and the friendly staff. Now they don't do breakfasts or hot filled rolls. They still do soup and scones and some cakes but seem to concentrate more now on filled baguettes. We had soup and we're presented with the bill before the soup even arrived. It seems such a shame to change this place and as we were the only ones in the regulars were conspicuous by their absence. Maybe the price changes didn't help. As the old saying goes if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Just the right place for a much-needed cooked breakfast and a pot of tea, which could be topped up when it had run out. Very good and would recommend.

A slightly cramped and basic interior, but a fairly wide range of snacks at good prices. Scottish fried breakfast was very good and macaroni cheese was excellent. Decent coffee too. The menu changes according to the time of time - so the choice isn't as wide as it seems

Visited here for breakfast on our way home from Edinburgh. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Excellent 'Traditional Scottish Breakfast' with a pot of tea each, cooked well and fantastic value for money. We were planning on getting one of the tasty looking scones afterwards (the cakes looked amazing) but the breakfast filled us up! Really enjoyed this little cafe and would definitely recommend!