Carsphairn Tearooms in Dumfries & Galloway

Passing through towards the end of a long journey, we were delighted to find this open on a Monday morning. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was the most delicious I’ve ever tasted - especially that wonderful bacon! Definitely worth a detour! Thanks so much!

Look out for this lovely tearoom in the village of Carsphairn, situated on a lovely road route (A713) through the hills of Galloway and Ayrshire. We enjoyed a delicious freshly made lunch of sandwiches and salad- just right for a journey. Very pleasant and helpful service. We will most certainly return.

Stopped at the Carsphairn Tearoom for late breakfast on our way from Yorkshire to South Ayrshire. Nice clean tidy tearoom with good breakfast menu very reasonably priced. Good size portions of Full Scottish Breakfast and Eggy Bread with Bacon and maple syrup and a handsome mug of tea. We took away home made scones, omg, best scones ever. Soft, full of taste (lemon and lavender for me and fruit for my daughter) and lovely slight crunch to the outside. Also a slice of Crunchie chocolate pie, again just delicious.

Lovely to find this appealing wee village cafe open and welcoming on a Sunday. We were looking for a light lunch after a long walk in this lovely area which, to be fair, has very little in the way of cafes and settlements, and even fewer places open on a Sunday. Sandwiches with salads - fresh, tasty ingredients - hit the spot. Interesting range of different scones which were also fresh and and not dry like so many further south. We chose the strawberry scone. Being from the other side of the world, we did not know what an irn bru scone was (despite the best efforts of the lovely wait staff to explain what flavour this “drink” was) but enjoyed seeing the variety of different scones on offer. Good service, a range of choices to eat in or take out - and a we got a car park right outside. Clean toilet to the rear and a number of other items for sale.

My wife & I stopped here for a quick lunch and were disappointed that we had not found the place before now!, from the warm greeting when we arrived and the excellent food, we were delighted at the peaceful & welcoming surroundings. Food wise I had a toasted sandwich and my wife had a toasted wrap from the varied and delicious looking menu, with a choice for indoor or Garden seating the place was quiet and comfortable with excellent and clean toilet facilities. There are also small original trinkets and gifts available to purchase, we bought a delightful small & cute wooden 'duck' for our young granddaughter and we know she will love to see it. All in all an excellent place to stop when visiting the Galloway region & ran by a delightful and friendly couple, highly recommended.

We both had coronation chicken toasties and was absolutely yummy were both full up probably not eat much more today thankyou for your amazing customer service as always the best xx

We found this place by accident during a stop on our journey from Ardrossan to Dumfries. It's a lovely little place with a genuinely warm welcome and great food. A wide selection of sandwiches, snacks, drinks and cakes was available and all four of us thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Stopped off on a road trip in need of refreshments. Lovely cafe,clean and we very impressed at the range of food on offer to eat in or take away. We ate lunch, delicious chicken burger with great chips and salad with the best onion rings. Husband went for the chilli haggis burger which he was very impressed with. Very good value. Friendly staff. Pleased to see good covid measures in place

We had been looking for somewhere to eat for a good while when we came upon this hidden gem. Food was amazing and hot, a proper mug of coffee instead of a shallow cup, owner very attentive. Nice cafe bought some home made marmalade and lime curd delicious. Would we go back here again absolutely.

Passed this tearoom many times on our way to and from static caravan. Didn't realise they did takeaway until recently. Delicious bacon roll, tasty toasty and warming tomato and chilli soup for 2. Delivered to car too! And all for less than a tenner. Going back today.

This is an ideal coffee or lunch stop when down that way. A group of us (bikers) stopped here for lunch - sat outside in the garden area. The food was excellent and the staff all friendly. Prices are very good. Just be aware that they are closed on a Wednesday (we didn't realise this until we did a Wednesday run down that way!)

The cafe sits on the main road and has a lovely window display. Inside it’s very clean and brightly presented. A mix between tables and comfortable seats. Food was of a good standard and plenty on the plate. Some nice cakes on display as well! The staff were friendly and the prices are very good.

brilliant little cafe, very welcoming to all, cyclists, motorcyclists, etc. quick and attentive service, food and drink were very good. its also a small shop

We found this wee cafe while out a motorcycle run for the day. There is inside and outside seating. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Service was very good and friendly. We will definitely keep this place on our regular drop in list.

This is a great little tearoom and well worth a detour if you are nearby. We stopped for breakfast on a long trip and the breakfast and coffee were both lovely. Service was great and covid arrangements felt sensible and safe.

Just enjoyed a delicious lunch in this delightful tearoom. Service was impeccable and every measure has been put in place to ensure visitors safety and wellbeing. Loved the omelette it was cooked to perfection! If you're looking for a lunch stop, look no further.

I had often driven past this little gem without stopping, and so glad I finally stopped there. A really relaxing, fresh, spotlessly clean interior, and toasties to die for.

Stopped for lunch today and special is Bolognese Toastie that we could not resist. We both enjoyed it and I decided to post a photo for all to see

Called in at the tearooms on our journey north to Dailly. Got there, for the second year in a row, just as the tearoom was closing but we were welcomed in, again, with closure deferred, for coffees. We broke our journey south by calling in am for bacon butties and coffee.Super little place, nice friendly atmosphere, good coffees, lovely staff/owner. What's not to like?

Food was good nice little tea room thought it was a little bit dear for what you got but overall was good

We came across Carsphairn village & stopped for a lunch break en route from Killin to Dumfries - we found the tearooms spotlessly clean, the staff-owners friendly and the well filled sandwiches & homemade cakes fantastic. We were only sorry we could not stay in the area longer to sample more. They hold bistro evenings once a months which are well attended by locals & others.

Had great full breakfast as well as scones and cakes. Looks like good menu for lunch too. Great little village location.

This is a goldmine of a cafe. A must pit stop for travellers. Great sandwiches with salads when eating in and free WiFi. I was impressed. Cyclists won’t go wrong here.

We've just moved to the area, and I'd noticed the Carsphain Tearooms on FB, so we went for cake. It was nearly 12 by the time we arrived and decided on toasties from the specials menu, rather than cake.I chose the bacon, brie and apricot jam toastie. Yes, it was a bit sweet, but I really enjoyed it. My husband also chose a toastie from the specials, which included beetroot, also delicious. Lovely light tearoom, well laid out. The staff were friendly and helpful, including Alexa. We'll be more than happy to go back .

Our breakfast was delicious, the staff were very friendly. Everything looked fresh and clean. There was a high chair for our little boy and kids size portions were available. A lovely cafe, would highly recommend.

We went to the Carsphairn Bistro on route to Castle Douglas for a late breakfast. Whilst we have been here before, the quality and freshness of the food is fabulous. We have recommended the tearoom to our family and friends knowing that they will not be disappointed

We visited this tearoom today, literally got there half an hour before it was due to close. We were given a warm and friendly welcome.

The last time I was in this cafe was many years ago when it was a shop with a small cafe area. Now it is a modern bright bistro type cafe with a delicious choice of menu. When we walked in there were about 12 customers dining. My party was delighted with our choice - my omelette was not just excellent but also presented artistically. They obviously can present food in various styles as can be seen by their Facebook site. They sell a choice of local produce including cheese, honey and biscuits. There is a small grocery area where locals can buy top-up items. Would recommend this to all passersby but check the opening times!

Hele gezellige en goede tearoom in “the middle of nowhere”

1st time at this wee place! Just had the Highlander Chilli burger meal. Haggis on top of burger with chilli cheeses and chilli jam! Yum!Comes with chips and salad. Absolute top class burger. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful cheeses and jams also for sale. Will defo be back

Good menu lot of choices , good service and also local produce to buy nice restuarant plenty of tables.

Driving north, we stopped at the tearooms just as they were about to close but we were encouraged to stay and order and drink our coffees. Owner was very pleasant and the tearooms had a great ambience. Cakes looked good but we didn't try them.

When passing through this quiet little village in Scotland we called for a spot of lunch. The food was scrummy and all freshly made,and delivered with or more than a helpful and friendly host. Would highly recommend.

We entered an empty room where we were warmly greeted by our hosts. The soups were delicious and the sandwiches, panini, cakes, coffee and teas were excellent. Others joined us as we ate our scrumptious meal. Staff were well organised friendly and efficient. I’d recommend going out of your way to visit this village eatery.

We went to this eatery for breakfast this morning and were warmly greeted by Lindsay and Paul. Our full breakfast was cooked to perfection and afterwards, enjoyed a good blether with them both. They also sell a good choice of biscuits and sauces. We live only 10 miles away from here and will deffo be back very soon

Fantastic Caribbean Theme Bistro last week. The food and service were excellent. Really looking forward to the Spanish Bistro on 31st August. So glad I've booked ahead.

Really good food and the coffee is great. The cakes are superb. The owners are really friendly and helpfull and nothing is too much trouble. An excellent place to stop off. We go in for breakfast every day when we are up there.

Nice easy to park and friendly staff, lovely view from the back over the hills, well worth stopping off on you way through.

Was given the heads up about this tearoom from our B&B; hosts at the Knowe.. advised to book in advance to make sure we would get a table as it was for a bistro evening ..

We stopped by the tearooms on the way to a camping trip. It is such a friendly tearoom, fantastic food and coffee! We only ordered sandwiches and drinks but they were delicious. There is a really lovely seated area at the back of the shop, a sun trap on the gorgeous days that we visitedThe shop has a few gifts and food goods, all of which were high quality and most looked like they were locally sourced. We returned to the tearooms on the way back home.

Lovely welcoming tea room with a decent menu choice. They are also very accommodating if you wish a variation or half portion etc. The food is good quality and either locally sourced or home made. Prices equally good. There's also a nice choice of gifts too.

What a gem of a find! Doesn’t look much from the outside, but with a large menu to cater for most tastes, and a fabulous sun trap garden at the back, this is a great tearoom.

More substantial lunch required and the burgers fitted the bill. Chili cheese and haggis with a sublime chili jam.

Travelling to prestwick at sat nab took us this way. Bendy windy road but saw the sign for this place. A smile and a welcome near and tidy. Great food and service. Well worth a stop - highly recommended Well done and thanks

We were staying in the village second time now. Some changes to the shop from last time but it was fantastic. First off popped into shop to see if i could buy an onion for spag bol and to save a drive to dalmellington. They did not sell them but the guy was awsome offered me an onion to save me a drive. So thank u...

I’ve passed this tearoom so many times but never stopped until this week. So delighted that I did. Friendly welcome, family run and tasty food (locally sourced where possible). Highly recommend stopping at this wee place (don’t keep driving just stop) Roll and tattie scone was tasty also latte very good. Have monthly dinner nights offering different cuisines.

Drove past this tearoom and decided to turn round and pop in when we saw trip advisor reviews. So glad we did ! Feeling very well fed and looked after in a warm and friendly little tearoom. We would certainly pop in again, if we’re down this neck of the woods.

Carsphairn is a small village set in the hills of Dumfries and Galloway and the shop and tearooms is adjacent to the main A713 Ayr road.. A couple of years ago the shop/tearoom was flooded when a nearby river burst its banks and the shop temporarily re-located to the village hall. The refurbishment that followed meant that the owners were able to expand the tearoom and it now presents a warm, bright, and welcoming environment that provides a great stop-off point midway on the journey north or south. Whilst only enjoying morning coffee with freshly baked cake, a perusal of the menu showed there to be a wide selection of snacks etc. with the cooked breakfast looking particularly appetizing. Don't miss it - well worth a stop. Just an additional comment - shame on the local landowners who won't allow an advertsing board to be displayed on the approaches to the village. Supporting local enterprise? Not!

This was our second visit to the tea rooms. Some changes had been made which made it even nicer. I had a cooked breakfast which was excellent and my wife just had toast with some lovely jam. The couple who own the cafe were very nice and we hope their daughter got her keyboard for Christmas. We will definitely call again when passing. Highly recommended.

We were travelling back from Glasgow and had just visited Electric Brae and decide to travel the scenic route. Drove past this shop and thought we are hungry. And not seen anywhere to sit and eat so parked up and entered.

We stopped for coffee and tea in the wonderful gem of a cafe/restaurant in the heart of the village of Carsphairn. The owners/cooks are very warm and friendly and the coffee was excellent. They offer a good range of homemade soups and sandwiches that looked delicious.

Touring along and noticed the Tea Room sign. Decided to stop and give it a try. One of our better decisions.

Lovely little tea room. Had bacon cheeseburger with a side salad a tub of coleslaw and fries. Very tasty and nicely presented. Pleasant and friendly service, well recommended.

We have eaten here a few times and we have never been disappointed.

Extremely friendly and lovely place. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend a visit!

Scottish food awards and Academy 2017 Community tearoom of the year. No wonder. This hidden gem an of the beaten track tourist route heaven. Modern feel to the drinks and food with a great chat about potential cheesecake flavours (mmm Bailey's).

I dropped into this little shop and tearoom on my way down to Castle Douglas. It was lunchtime and there was a steady stream of people coming in either to sit down and eat or to have food to take away. I should be upfront and say that although I now live in Kent, I used to regularly visit this shop to buy my bubblegum when I was a pupil at the school in the village! Of course it was a general grocery store then and now is very much a tearoom. I was delighted to find that my request for a combination of food which was not listed on the menu wouldn't pose a problem. It arrived in no time at all and was very nicely presented, well cooked and totally delicious. Pricing I thought was very reasonable. The young couple were very welcoming and friendly and I really feel they will continue to make this tearoom an essential pit stop for people travelling nearby and also locals alike.

Went today 30th may , had a lovely fresh cheeseburger with fresh grated cheese , homemade coleslaw (really annoys me when I get cheap shop bought stuff when it's so easy to make) which was lovely and fries , wife had freshly homemade plain scone with raspberry jam , and we had a lovely fresh tea . A lovely lunch and def be going back

My wife and I stopped here today for tea and cake. Even though it was close to closing time we got a warm welcome and a fine and much needed cup of tea accompanied by delicious scones and cake. The owner was also kind enough to refill our water bottles with fresh cold water. Highly recommended.

Called in mid morning prior to strenuous walk on nearby hills.

Very nice place to have a break with good coffee, tea and lunch. Burgers, toast salads and so on. Also local goods to buy.

Called in for a brew (again) on Sat 29th April on our way up to Ullapool. Came across this tearoom last August on another trip. This time it had started to rain, being on motorcycles we thought time for a brew. The young couple are really nice and made us welcome, they didn't mind four bikers trying to get out of the rain and get dry, tea and cakes x4, I think the cakes were home made and really good. Before we left we put on our waterproof gear, the couple didn't mind as there was only us left, It has a great little area out the back with fantastic views, last year was warm and sunny. A great little place for a rest break (tea and cakes and many more) will definitely be stopping off on route again.

Stop here quite often on my trip from Glasgow to Dalbeattie. Normally have tea and bacon roll. The couple who run it are very friendly and make me welcome.

On my way to Girvan and then onto Edinburgh to compete on a rally ( on which I finished 2nd overalI ) I decided to stop for a coffee and use the restroom.

Driving to Glasgow we were looking for somewhere for lunch and spotted tho small shop/tearoom as we passed. The tables in the window looked inviting. Inside was a lovely warm fire and welcome. The food was traditional but very tasty and the portions were not small. They also do a takeaway, always useful to know. The atmosphere was pleasant and the toilets very clean, always a good sign. I will be calling again.

Popped up from Castle Douglas for a wee drive and to stop in for lunch. Delicious food and great chat with owners

At last somewhere that knows how to present and serve excellent food, and with a proper salad!

What a wonderful young couple, Paul and Lynsey nothing a bother or too much, a breath of fresh air. Our stop at this lovely village shop and tearoom with it's eye catching crafty gifts takes pride and place in this small corner of Dumfries and Galloway, fresh teas or coffee home made sandwiches, cakes with also a well stocked village shop. Now that we have found this delight, we wanted to share.

Came upon this quirky little tearoom in Carsphairn, just before my wife and I drove into the Galloway forest. The young owners were really nice, service was good, we couldn't fault the tea & cake. They also sell takeaway coffee as well and it's also a shop for crafts and food shopping, really handy for a stop off!

Shop and tea room has move back to the village again, and its lovely. All new again after the flood. Food is as good s it was before if not better, lovely couple run this , all home baking, great place for a stop off. All day breakfast is great and the local eggs are amazing.

Having a whole day to spend in Carsphairn, a tiny village, I parked one end of the street, walked west and came to the tea room. A lovely latte in the garden over looking the hills before continuing west to the Heritage centre, looking round then returning for second latte and time to read in the sunny garden. A hour later and lunch time, I chose a goat's cheese toastie and received what I had asked for, plus a salad, coleslaw, and crisps!

If you are travelling to Ayr via Carsphairn, upon entering the village on the left side

If you are traveling on the A173 in Scotland and feel in the need for some refreshment then the Carspharin Shop and Tea Rooms is just the place to stop. My wife and I called in there last week for breakfast and the whole experience was brilliant.

Popped in to the tea room for some lovely soup, delicious as always, can't believe the change in the place, beautifully decorated and done out, Lindsay & Paul you have worked very hard in building a successful business with such a warm welcome, look forward to our next visit xx

When travelling around in south west Scotland, remember to pop into the Carsphairn Tearooms. Newly renovated, the tearoom is light and airy, and really clean. Tasty tearoom options are available, with great sized portions and a homely touch that means any request is met with a smile. Well worth a visit.

My folks have just moved to the area and were keen to show off their local tea room! What a pleasure it was to be fed by such a welcoming couple. The food is fresh and local (something that is proudly declared on the menu) and sets you up for whatever adventure you have ahead of you that day. We ate there twice and will obviously be going again - but can safely say it's a delight to have such a local place make a visitor feel welcome. Recommend the Scottish brekkie! Thanks guys!

Great meal. Lovely setting. Friendly hosts. We have recommended it to all our friends . We will definitely be back. Home cooking at its best!

We popped in this shop/tea room for a lunchtime snack - we were not disappointed! The specials board is well worth a look at, and the portion sizes are generous. Recently refurbished, the kitchen /shop is immaculate, and the owners friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit again

We were driving up the Tourist Route in magnificent Dumfries and Galloway and needed a coffee stop and we saw the tea room sign and pulled in for a short break. It turned out to be a very very good coffee stop. Lovely friendly service, reasonable prices and a very good menu. We wandered out the back of the tea room into the garden to be met with a magnificent view of the beautiful scenery surrounding the village. It was an excellent find, well worth a visit if you are exploring the very beautiful Dumfries and Galloway countryside.

We stopped into the Carsphairn Tearoom after climbing Cairnsmore of Carsphairn to have a tea and scrambled eggs on toast. Great food, service and location. Highly recommend!

In the middle of nowhere, a lovely place to stop for Tea and enjoy the garden. Handy shop for provisions too.

This lovely little tearoom has completely enhanced our village. Such a gorgeous place to meet friends, eat cake and have a catch up! Lindsay and Paul are always welcoming... If you're ever passing through its the perfect place to stop, love it!

Went to visit this little tearoom but found out it had been flooded out and unfortunately along with a large bit of the village. Saw notice in the window to go to village hall for shop and tea room. So we went and sure enough it was the lovely couple we remembered from the last visit, they had to move as the shop is being renovated, they could only do take away, so we did, the hot food and cakes the same quality as last time and coffee was lovely. We sat across the road at the picnic tables listing to the sheep it was lovely.

What a lovely little tearoom this is! There are only three tables with four covers inside and some more in the garden at the rear. We have stopped here a couple of times now and both times we were made very welcome by the young couple who own and run the establishment. The menu is simple but very delicious and there are fresh traybakes and other sweet items available every day. If you are exploring this part of Dumfries and Galloway or following the Galloway Tourist Route the shop and tearoom are well worth a visit to break your journey.