Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium in East Lothian

Great soup, sandwiches, cakes, coffee & staff.

Discovered this place yesterday, a great find. Friendly staff, excellent tea and coffee, yummy cookies, relaxed atmosphere and good value. Thank you...we'll be back!

Enjoyed coffee with a delicious cheese scone. Friendly, welcoming staff, particularly to dogs.

We came to this cafe today for some lunch , 2 kids , 2 adults and a dog . We saw on the website it states ; We strive to create a warm and friendly atmosphere with both indoor & outdoor seating, free wifi and full disabled access. Children and dogs are very welcome, please ask the team for children’s activities or doggy snacks! When we arrived and settled down I went up to order the food . When ordering i asked what cold drinks do You have and was told - it’s on the menu. Wow ! Having worked in hospitality for many years that’s not the typical response . I didn’t find that friendly . We all ordered the sausage rolls. To be fair they were nice but I think it needs to be clear that these are mini sausage rolls not an actual full sausage roll. We noted when we were sitting there the staff were very friendly to the locals , very chatty and also speaking to the dogs . No one spoke to us apart from when I ordered . I also had to ask for the sausage roll to be heated the woman looked like I had really annoyed her by this and so when I asked for tomato sauce I was met with ‘I’ll have to check ‘ . We ate our food after spending around £22 for 4 mini sausage rolls ( 1 with salad and crisps ) 2 cans of san pellegrino And 2 cartons of apple juice and a soup. We got up to leave and not one member of staff said thank you or goodbye as they had done with everyone else . Maybe it’s just a cafe for locals. In East Lothian we are spoiled for choice so we know we have many other excellent cafes and we most definitely will not be back and will not recommend .

Really lovely little cafe, needed a coffee and walked out with a pineapple sponge cake treat , was delicious

Just a solid place to enjoy some good food!

Excellent soup and sandwich lunch followed by coffee and cake. Don’t miss this excellent cafe if travelling near Gullane. Doubt if you’ll find better.

My friend and I ended up here for lunch and we were so glad we did. The corner cafe was spotless. The staff were most welcoming and last but not least the food was superb. We will return sometime in the near future. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Had a cup of tea and a scone here the other day, and I'm not kidding - with the exception of my grandma's treacle scones, the scone I had here (lemon and poppy seed, served with lemon curd and clotted cream) was the best scone I've ever eaten in my entire life. And I've eaten a fair few. Can't recommend highly enough!

A friend and I popped in for a coffee and a scone and we both thought the food was lovely and the atmosphere was really warm and cosy but what stood out to us was the incredibly friendly customer service which really made the experience.

Called in for a coffee this morning and got a really grumpy reception from the lady making the coffee. I should of walked out but l had already paid and ordered😔 l won't be going there again sx

Best place I’ve found in East Lothian for the best cuppa and homemade cake, absolutely fabulous! And good for coeliac/ gluten free too. 🙏….In fact probably the best tea and cake ever!! Throw in a walk with said cuppa to Goose green or beach view ahh

Found this nice place a week ago and had to come back again today. Friendly welcoming staff good food, coffee and cakes. Wld recommend and will definitely be back.

We just love coming here for fabulous coffee. The cakes and scones are just so delicious : moist, light and just as you would want them to be. The staff are so kind & thoughtful, They make everything from scratch. We have enjoyed Elevenzies, lunch and afternoon tea here and will be back again. Thank you so much Cherish

The perfect place to stop off after a beach walk. From the minute we walked in, we were made to feel welcome. The cakes and scones all looked amazing so we settled on sharing a slice of Victoria sponge, pimped up with some gorgeous Easter decorations, and a tropical fruit scone which we were able to have with pineapple jam. Our pot of tea for two was plentiful, just like they used to be! Everything was brought over to the table on a little trolley which we loved. But better than all of this, was the service, which was absolutely faultless. Our dog Seve, absolutely loved all of the fuss he got. Thank you for giving us such a great start to our week in Gullane.

The place is full of character. Nice art and nik naks. Dog friendly and lovely staff. All very clean and the food was homemade and tasty. Highly recommend a visit if you are in town.

What a lovely little cafe. The staff were friendly, plenty on the menu and tasty food, especially the home made scones. Nice coffee too. Also a variety of local gifts to buy. We’ll be back

What do you do when the slice of apple & cinnamon cake is so delicious that your wife eats it all? The answer ..... just buy a second cake . Thank you Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium

My family and I had booked an afternoon tea for Sunday 11th September and were very much looking forward to it. However just over an hour before we were due to arrive I received a message from Louise the owner telling me that broadband workmen had arrived to lay cables right outside the tea room and were making a terrible noise and mess. Louise was so apologetic - she hadn’t been told that would be happening so it was as much of a surprise to her as it was to us. At first I was thinking we’d surely just be able to brave it but she sent a video and photos of the work going on and I was shocked at the extent of how inaccessible it made the shop. Louise kindly offered us afternoon tea to take away instead of sitting in which we gratefully accepted. We had gift vouchers for 3 out of 4 of us I had been given as a present and we had planned to pay for the 4th member of the party in the day. Louise told us that due to to the inconvenience she would waive the cost of the 4th afternoon tea. I was so grateful to her, especially when the inconvenience to us was minimal in comparison to the inconvenience she must have felt. She’d had to close the tea room for the rest of the day (and the following day too I understand). When I arrived to pick up our take away I understood why. The work was going directly outside the front door and I couldn’t even go in to pick up my order - one of the workmen who was sitting on a digger between me and the front door had to pass me my food and Louise her vouchers. I felt terrible for her. On a positive note the food was delicious and I would thoroughly recommend the afternoon tea. We were all very full by the end and my guests left with doggy bags! Thank you so much to Louise for saving the day and we’d love to visit the tea room soon for a rerun!

I can strongly recommend this lovely cafe. All the food is fresh and there is an amazing selection of sandwich fillings which can be served as a salad or toastie. I am Coeliac so was delighted to find a Gingerbread loaf as an option and my husband loved the Victoria sponge so much he took two slices home with him but one went to our daughter who also loved it. There is an emporium of vintage and local crafts in the basement well worth a wander through. We travelled from Edinburgh and were glad to get a table as there are only six tables inside and two outside. Thank you ladies 💝

What a fantastic place to visit, amazing homemade food with wonderful cakes and scones. Friendly efficient service will definitely be back.

There are a lot of cafés {as well as golf courses} in Gullane. My preferred café is the Cherish Vintage Tearoom where the staff are always friendly. This may not be the "trendy" place to go but the coffee, cakes and scones are good quality and great value. For example, the café don't list macchiato but after a brief description they produced one of the best around Edinburgh. And yes, I did order a second and yes, it was as good as the first. We also ordered a chocolate banana cake which looked lush of chocolate. The taste of banana came through giving a nice balance of flavour; good enough for the whole slice to disappear rapidly. Next time we may try one of the grand looking scones or even the home made soup which had been recommended by the people sitting next to us. If you like tea, the shelves are full of many variations. My friend was offered an explanation of each tea but I was more focused on the essentials; the cake counter. Roll on our next walk along the coast.

After going to our usual cafe in Gullane, with my mother in law and nephew in tow, and finding it closed I was trying to find an alternative . Thankfully we didn't have too far to walk until we came across Cherish. I had the soup of the day which was nice, but could have been warmer, and the Cherish The Beet sandwich which was very tasty. My nephew and mother in law enjoyed their food too. Overall an enjoyable visit and this could well be my new usual cafe when in Gullane.

Very clean nice atmosphere. A good selection of sandwiches and cakes. Nice little gift shop with hand made gifts. Staff very friendly

Walking in the area and found this quaint tearoom by chance. Two delightful , friendly staff served us delicious homemade soup with tasty cheese toastie. Could not resist a slice of the lightest , baked in house victoria sponge. A treat indeed! We will return for sure when next walking along coastal path.

Although we live over 2 hours (slow driving) away, when we are at Seton Sands on Holiday we always pop in here for the delicious breakfast rolls, scones, cakes, toasties... need I go on? After the last time we visited I'd messaged them asking if...

A lovely wee dog friendly cafe on the main street in Gullane. Loved the bone China crockery and the scones were absolutely delicious. Really good service and very welcoming indeed.

Lovely welcome from ladies including to our two golden retrievers. Excellent coffee, tea and home baked scones. My husband went traditional with the sultana one while I tried out the chocolate and orange one with marmalade instead of jam! Delicious! Just what we needed after...

We were delighted to find this lovely cafe after our long walk on the beach! Sandwiches and scones were absolutely delicious and the staff very friendly. We‘ll make this stop a must every time we‘re down this way!

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Excellent coffee shop, very welcoming, including our dog (Orla); food and coffee outstanding! Many thanks! Bill

A nice tea shop with nice scones and soup and baked potatoes, staff very pleasant, little bit cold but food very nice and tea

This little tea shop deserves to do well. Friendly staff and the tuna toastie delicious

Friendly service and great scones!

Ann’s Scone workshop was fantastic - it was great fun, hugely informative AND you leave with edibles … as long as you pay attention. Brilliant

I collected our very well presented at-home/take-away Valentine dinner from Cherish. My wife and I were very impressed with the selection of high quality meats, cheeses, biscuits, fruit and chocolate brownie. The generous portions were more than enough for two, the beer and Prosecco were...

Friendly staff and the nicest coffee I’ve had in ages! Highly recommend!

Nice friendly staff, good food, would visit again and would recommend. A great find, very helpful too.

I recently attended a Scone Making Workshop with Ann. It was a very enjoyable evening where a group of 10 people attended to learn how to make the best scones. It was very well organised and Ann spent time showing us all how to do...

Great fun and picked up so many baking tips including how to do piping. The cake we made was delicious as were the Viennese whirls. Would definitely recommend

Friendly service with delicious chorizo and cheese toasties.

Really nice toastie - great staff, comfy atmosphere - would come back again

Excellent freshly prepared tasty sandwiches providing good value for money. Friendly service and COVID safe. Highly recommended. We shall return!

We had a brilliant time at last night's cupcake decorating class always pick up great times and techniques to try and home! ☺️

I booked Christmas afternoon tea for my husband, son and me but we were unable to go because we were self-isolating. However, Cherish made sure we didn’t go without and convinced Santa to make a detour to our house with a delicious selection of sandwiches,...

We had an amazing takeaway lunch from Cherish, all packed in individual boxes and with all he extras we needed. The food was delicious and the were amazing sorting this out at sort notice

Thank you Cherish for a fun, creative and wonderful two evenings! Who knew I could produce a cake that look so professional! Here’s to more Workshops in 2022!

We were a group of 8 having an Afternoon Tea. A few of the group had several dietary requirements and Louise and her team catered for all our needs magnificently. (Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and specific sandwich requests) The selection of food was varied...

My 7 and 10 year old did the Kids Cook and Dine experience. Over 2 hours they prepared a 3-course meal which they served to us. They had a brilliant time, learned loads and were so chuffed to serve us food they'd made. It was...

This was our 4th visit in the last year. If we lived closer it would be a weekly visit. No negative comments. The soups are always delicious, piping hot. We've had baked potatoes, toasties and sandwiches on our visits. All served on vintage china. It's...

Deliciously delightful. Well worth a visit and often too. Friendly service.

I attended a scone making class last night and found the whole experience clear and good fun. There is nothing better than learning by doing. As well as demonstrating, Ann, the excellent and very experienced tutor, made sure that when we all tried our hand...

Lovely coffee, and scones are pretty much perfect: delicate crust, and nicely moist. Also had a slice of orange cake which was great with fab marmaladey orange pieces. And well priced compared to the usual Gullane premium - thanks!

Been quite a few times to cherish, it's dog friendly for a start But the food is the main reason for us going. Today, went for homemade soup and sandwiches. No a wee bowl of soup, a proper bowl of homemade soup, like yir granny would make! Sandwiches - cheese and chutney, accompanied with some crisps. Freshly made, quality cheese and a tasty chutney. A pot of tea for 2, could have done 4. Only comment, take the teabags out if you don't want strong tea, that's just a personal choice Great food and good value for money

Gorgeous home made baking. Nice friendly staff

I have ordered scones and an Easter box from Cherish in the past as well as enjoying their delicious food and coffees. When Cherish advertised for a kids’ cook & dine, I knew my son would love it! Our son cooked a 3 course meal...

Delicious scones and jam. Lovely staff. Great wee place.

Many thanks to Louise for providing an excellent lunch for 8 people, delivered to my home. What a treat!! From our initial discussion, Louise was helpful and efficient in suggesting options and making all the arrangements. Louise catered for different dietary requirements and delivered everything...

Lovely home made pea soup and delicious blueberry and lemon scone. Tea served in a teapot with china cup and saucer. Nice little emporium too with both new local craft and antique gift items.

Cherish have come up trumps for us the last couple of months. In August Louise make the most fabulous cake for my husband’s birthday (it was delicious) & then in September I attended a scone workshop to learn to make their legendary scones. Great fun...

I received a gift voucher to redeem at Cherish for any celebration cake I would like. So I ordered a lemon cake with a lemon curd filling, fresh edible flowers and no banner. When I went to collect it, it was beautifully presented on a...

Wonderful scone baking class was wonderful, Anne was very patient and Les her husband was very entertaining! Would highly recommend

Lovely place pot of tee coffee chocolate scone beautiful. looking at what other people had it all looks good friendly staff, very clean prices good will definitely be back thank you

Very inviting coffee stops with delicious baked goods. Best scones ever!!! We were very lucky to get a table. Staff were excellent. Food and coffee were great. 2 happy walkers.

A beautifully decorated raspberry and rose birthday cake! Subtle flavours and so pretty with real roses on top. Louise and all her staff were lovely to deal with and the cake was hugely enjoyed by young and old alike. Highly recommended

Absolutely delicious 💯Ordered the pick up Indian at home meal ..huge portions,very very tasty and great value for money..unfortunately we had a problem with our car so couldnt collect but we're told Cherish would deliver to us rather than miss out..First Class customer service we...

Dog friendly ......nice staff .....homemade scones .... defiantly will visit again

Excellent! Had a lovely afternoon tea 🍵

We had been for a walk along the beach at Gullane today and decided to stop by the tearoom as it is dog friendly. We were so glad that we did, absolutely gorgeous Victoria Sponge along with drinks. The tearoom is very quaint and staff...

Recently picked up an afternoon tea for myself and my family as a birthday treat, and it certainly was a treat. Everything was very fresh and was absolutely delicious. Beautifully presented and was enough to enjoy the yummy deliciousness the following day. Would recommend very...

Once again my wife and I ordered the monthly ‘themed’ dinner from Cherish - this time a Greek menu. We have enjoyed all the previous offerings but this one was the best yet. An excellent well thought out three course menu, full of flavour with...

We ordered one Pollo Pinata and one Peppers el Nogada accompanied by Tortilla soup and Chocolate tart. Great value for money and delicious too. Tons of little extra touches and sprinkles. We will return for the next themed takeaway meal. Gracias Cherish Buenos dias

Fresh, home made lunch and great prices. An oasis on a hot day!

Delicious, fresh, homemade lunch. Brilliant staff and great atmosphere. Dog friendly and some lovely handcrafted gifts. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back! Thanks

This is a nice bright airy 'vintage' cafe but we left feeling that we hadn't been treated as valued customers should be treated. The hostess's manner was sharp and abrupt and we were asked to move table to make room for a group of four in a way which left us feeling most unwanted. We were very much looking forward to a pleasant visit but sadly this was not to be .

A small cafe area with some seating also available outside. A good selection of home made cakes, can also provide lunches. The gift shop area has a selection of new and vintage items.

Outstanding once again,having never had Japanese food before my husband and I got the monthly dine at home deal...absolutely delicious would go as far as our favourite so far.Excellent portion side,very tasty food and excellent value.Really recommended 😋

Friendly and welcoming. Ex home baking

Cosy corner location in golf-made Gullane, a bit tight for space so groups larger than four might struggle to get seated. Simple lunchtime menu offered tasty home-made soup but the baked potato went west, one of those spuds that ends up patchy on the cooking...

All the food I have had at Cherish has been delicious and the three course Japanese meal I had on Saturday was no exception! Cherish always manages to come up with incredibly tasty creative ideas at a very reasonable price.

Just enjoyed the Japanese dinner menu. Lovely food well prepared with easy preparation instructions. This was the third dinner menu we’ve enjoyed (previous been French and Thai) and we look forward to more.

So lovely and the cakes are amazing

Very clean and tasteyfood menu. Pleasant staff. Outside seating and in side seating with a peaceful atmosphere

A quaint little coffee shop. Lovely coffee and homemade food. Staff were very friendly, excellent service and dog friendly. Would highly recommend

Popped in late afternoon. Lovely welcome. Good choice of home baking. Interesting selection of gifts. Our cakes were delicious and the coffee excellent!

Beautiful lunch, nicely served adhering to the Covid rules.

Had 3 of these Dine at home boxes in last few months..exceptional value for money 3 courses for £15,delicious food would highly recommend this treat for home.My husband and I look forward to the next one.

Great value and excellent quality food. Three courses of authentic Thai food. We will return when they next have a themed food takeaway.

Thank you Cherish for another fantastic celebration cake. Looked lovely and was delicious. Easy to order, would recommend to anyone needing a special cake.

Absolutely wonderful service and excellent afternoon tea. Louise couldn’t have done more to help. I would recommend it to anyone who wants tiptop service and a marvellous product.

Cherish did not disappoint once more excellent products and excellent prices. Purchased Easter Gift Box and Scone Box delicious and a very happy 10 year old girl. Would recommend to all! Fantastic produce from a lovely welcoming little gem in East Lothian. Thanks, we will...

Enjoyed a delicious selection of treats with work colleagues. The team at Cherish packaged up individual boxes for us to enjoy at a distance together. This made a lovely leaving gift for a lovely colleague. Scones were perfect!

This is the second afternoon tea I have had from Cherish and it didn’t disappoint. Easter afternoon tea was fabulous with all the seasonal cakes and goodies. Previously I had their standard afternoon tea which was also brilliant. Looking forward to ordering another one in...

Ordered the set three course Italian meal at the weekend,Tuscany bean soup,chicken with mushroom ,cheese sauce and veg and tiramisu,collected from shop Large portions,well cooked and very tasty.The chicken was very moist and tender and tiramisu light and creamy Clear instructions on how to heat...

First 3 course takeaway ordered in lockdown and absolutely weren’t disappointed. Clear instructions for cooking/reheating. All courses were delicious- had one meat and one veggie option. Great value for money. Would definitely recommend

I ordered party lunch bags for my daughters birthday. Cherish have a wide range of items you can choose from to make up the bag and are happy to apply a theme if required. My daughter and her friends loved the food and the Harry Potter theme. The cupcakes came in Gryffindor colours and were topped with a chocolate frog. The bags were reasonably priced.

I go to the Cherish regularly. Nice coffee at a low price. Nice but limited selected of cakes. The toasties are very good indeed - lots of cheese oozing from them. Quick service. Staff always wear a mask. Speedy service. lots of room outside cafe...

I recently ordered 3 party lunch bags for my daughter and her friends. Louise was very helpful in letting me know what food options were available and was also able to apply a Harry Potter theme to the bags. I thought the bags were reasonably...

Best personalised birthday cupcakes I’ve had! Also their scones are definitely best in East Lothian. They are so lovely & cheery too! Definitely recommend.

Ordered a Scone Box and a Mother’s Day Gift Box this week. Collection was super easy and the goods were beautiful packaged and tasted amazing. Would highly recommend.