Hoot 'n Cat in Scottish Borders

This cafe is now under new ownership and is called THE KNOWES. It is open from 9:30 until 4 (3 on a Sunday). It has been under new ownership since February this year and has had a lick of paint and a fresh menu - albeit broadly similar to the old one. Having visited the cafe several times on visits to Kelso over the last few years, it remains my favourite venue to get a hot drink and a simple meal. The premises are kept very clean and presentable.

This is now under new ownership and standard of food is high. They use Suki tea, which I love! Soups are good too!

Best cheese scones on the planet and great coffee too! Consistently excellent and visit every time we are in Kelso.

This simply has to be the best cafe in the Borders. Fresh coffee, home made cakes and a buzz of people enjoying themselves. Friendly staff all guided by Captain Susan ... I could go on and on!

Had been before, lovely young staff, however the owner is very pedantic. You must wait at the sign, rather regimental . Don't get a full cup and if you ask for full cup, owner gets annoyed. Very very poor ventilation. Gets very hot in there. Main door open, then a side door but no windows. Also, they keep the overhead lighting off to save on energy which means not as bright to read a paper Rather stingy and owner not very welcoming. Won't be returning

Last time I was there it was at the time between breakfast and lunch menus. No problem, they happily mixed and matched to suit my peculiar tastes. Always worth a visit, good friendly staff. Easy parking. All positive and no negatives.

Great place for coffee and scones - or really naughty cakes, if that's your preference. It's also a good place for lunch, but it gets very busy and you may want to reserve a table. They do excellent home-made soups and a range of plain and toasted sandwichesas well as ciabatta and panini.

My partner and found this place as it was by the car park where we parked. Kelso had been recommended to visit but it was such a cold and windy day we got fed up and headed back to the car. Deciding to stop for coffee we chose Hoot 'n Cat and what a great find. I had ciabatta (brie and cranberry) and my partner had stovies. I didn't want the accompaniment with the ciabatta which was no problem (many times I find this request is ignored). This was the best brie and cranberry ciabatta I have ever eaten! The place was very busy but all the staff were pleasant, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. I recommend a stop here.

Visited Kelso today and saw their sign in front of the derelict Church advertising the cafe being the Church, we eventually found it, the sign on the door said open, but it was closed, checked the opening times and it doesn't open on Sundays, so why have signs out and open on the door, very annoying.

Friendly staff perfect cup of coffee cheese scones delicious. Service amazing out door seating. Parking opposite.

Visited yesterday and as ever, the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. The choice of food was amazing especially as these days, places understandably have restrictions. Can't fault the quality of food and the portion size is pretty generous too with everything being attractively presented. The atmosphere is relaxed with different seating areas (standard tables & chairs or more informal sofas) which we love.

Had a lovely lunch here a couple of weeks ago after a walk along the Teviot . Friendly service and the food was fresh and delicious. Cakes were good too. We bought some to take home and I can highly recommend the Bordres tart - was very nice. Would definitely go back if we're in the area.

I arrived with my friend and we waited at the ‘wait here to be seated’ sign. Multiple members of staff ignored us while we waited. The older waitress on the nearby till didn’t acknowledge our arrival so we edged forward thinking that she hadn’t seen us. She eventually said hello and asked us if we wanted to pay. When we explained that we were waiting for a table, she very rudely told us off for not having waited behind the sign. When we tried to explain that we moved forward because nobody had seen us she patronising told us that we needed to remember the importance of adhering to social distancing during the pandemic. (Just to point out that we hadn’t recently landed from Mars and are perfectly aware of the global pandemic that is currently raging). She clearly didn’t like non-locals as she was uber-friendly with other patrons who were clearly regulars including allowing a pair to completely ignore the sign and wander in. Who new there was one rule for locals and one for visitors? They should have included it on the sign! When we were served by a more friendly young waitress we tried to make an order but their jacket potatoes were not available so we changed our order to soup and sandwiches. The soup was very bland and could have been improved by salt and pepper but these were not available. I have been to other cafes and restaurants who can offer seasonings on the table. We decided to eat up quickly and leave, not ordering coffee and cake like we would have done. I would have scored this review as terrible if it weren’t for the young friendly waitress.

We had breakfast here twice and were impressed both times by the quality of the food and the friendly service. Impressed with their covid19 set up: felt very secure while eating at the cafe. We took away two peanut butter scones: divine. Thanks

The Hoot & Cat have a great variety of great food and very friendly, welcoming staff. Great atmosphere. Love their scones and other bakery goods.

We had a variety of food from the menu - toasties, soup, sandwiches and then to die for tray bakes! Nicely presented tasty lunch. Staff were so lovely and friendly but not overbearing. Cafe was clean and tidy even although it was busy. Parking easy and plentiful immediately opposite. There is nothing negative to say about this nice cafe.

Excellent service, great attention to dietary requirements. Nice food, ambient space, very clean. Central location. Pet friendly!

We only popped in for a quick bite to eat on a cold February afternoon, and chose bowls of steaming cream of parsnip soup, served with oatcakes and butter. A very good choice. The home-made Border Tart is also excellent. We were served by a friendly young waitress, who was very helpful. The nice lady we settled the bill with told us she'd baked the tart - a nice personal touch.. .

Picked up a coffee on the outward part of our walk and enjoyed the friendly and happy service so much that we detoured off route to enjoy scones , fruit and tea. Would recommend a visit

Nice cafe with mostly good produce, the soup is excellent but be careful, some items are way over priced, eg. I requested a simple/basic cheese toastie, no frills, no foliage etc. At the till I was asked for £5-75, ridiculous amount for 2 slices of ''thin bread'' and a bit of cheese, £2.50 would have been a fair price.I won't be going again

My friends and myself were horrified when we were served mouldy cakes. When we complained to the very young waitress we were told it was icing sugar. It certainly was not icing sugar. I felt sorry for the young staff who had been told by the owner to sell the mouldy stale cake.Certainly will not be back

Went in for pot of tea. Service was quick and staff friendly. The price was very reasonable and the lunch menu looked good.

We had a lovely lunch. Salad could have been more and the feta cheese less but just being picky. Wife loved her salad and daughter that the picky lunch followed by cake was ace.

After visiting the Abbey we were looking for a light lunch and saw the Hoot 'n Cat. We were surprised on entry as to how big a spacious it was inside. We were met upon entry and take to a table for two and our order was taken quickly. We ordered a toastie which was well cooked and nice and crisp on both sides ( one of my whinges when one side is soggy) The pit of tea for two was generous and also a lot of hot water for a top up.The staff were friendly and although was quite full the was plenty of room without feeling crunched up. Definitely recommend quality and charisma.

Always made welcome and greeted with a smile. A nice varied menu with a specials board. Always buzzing & a nice atmosphere

Been here several times now and never had a bad experience yet. Never a problem getting gf options. Food is always well presented, tasty and very well priced!

On entering the cafe we were greeted with a warm welcome and seated in the spacious cafe, which was busy, which we saw as a good sign. When our drinks arrived I was very pleased to see that as well as our pot of tea we were given a pot of hot water so we could top up the pot. A great start to our visit. Upon ordering our food we were disappointed that despite it being half past 1 and lunch service not finishing until 3 they were all out of both kinds of soups, jacket potatoes and white bread, which fair enough it was a cold day outside so lots of people would have been wanting a warm meal. Our food arrived quickly but when our paninis arrived I was disappointed to see that despite the menu saying it would be served with salad and coleslaw it came with a bowl of crisps which tasted greasy, not worth the £6 price tag. A few minutes after we were served our panini’s another customer came into the cafe and sat at the table next to ours, when he tried to order soup he too was told that they had ran out but then when he ordered a jacket potato his order was taken and he was then served a jacket potato, despite us being told less than 10 minutes ago that there were none left. I appreciate that in that time the cafe could have cooked more potatoes, but if it were the case that they were still cooking them we surely should have been offered as we would have been happy to wait. Overall we left disappointed with the service and quality of meal so will not be returning or recommending.

Having visited on previous occasions when in the area, and been very happy with the food and the service, we were very disappointed when we visited for breakfast on 1/9/18. We ordered our food together and 2 out of 3 received them together. The third person had ordered a cooked breakfast and it came well after the other 2, well half of it did. The plate looked quite empty as it was lacking the 2 slices of toast, and there was no explanation from the waitress so we waited about 10 minutes for the toast. We then asked for it and the waitress went to arrange it - we all started to eat what we had been given for breakfast, as they were all cooked. The half breakfast had been eaten by the time the toast arrived, with a weak apology about the wait. We felt that as we had to wait so long for half of one meal we should have been offered at least another cup of coffee each free of charge but this didn't happen. When we went to pay we told the member of staff that we were disappointed and she apologised and the owner then asked what had happened and she apologised and said it was because they had been very busy but as we were sitting watching and waiting we were aware that it was not actually very busy as half the tables were empty! We will probably not be using this eating place again whilst on holiday in the Scottish Borders.

Stopped here for a cuppa while on our holidays and were very impressed. The selection of homemade cakes and bakes is fabulous and such good value.

Our first visit to Kelso and this was recommended so we popped in for breakfast. Fast, efficient service, clean and well run eatery with nice surroundings, breakfast well cooked and delicious, coffee topped up for free without us asking, friendly well trained staff who all - including the lady owner - never stopped for a minute to ensure all their customers were well served. A delightful place, would definitely visit again.

We stopped in here briefly while on a tour bus stop. We purchased scones and hot chocolate to go. The servers were friendly and the food was yummy. What more can I say? Oh, their restrooms for customers were clean and came in handy as well. If we had more time, we'd probably have sat down and had a full meal there. It's a charming place.

Nach Kelso fährt man, um die (wenigen) Überreste der dortigen Abtei oder das nahe gelegene Floors Castle anzusehen. Das Angebot an Restaurants ist in dem kleinen Städtchen aber spärlich. Deshalb sind wir der Empfehlung von Einheimischen gerne zum Hoot‘n Cat gefolgt. Dieses Bistro liegt etwas versteckt hinter der Abtei. Die Einrichtung ist mit vielen kleinen Tischen recht touristisch und praktisch, aber durchaus ansprechend. Der Service war sehr gut, die Karte recht umfangreich. Wir fanden zum Lunch die erhofften schmackhaften Snacks und zahlten dafür einen angemessenen Preis.

After visiting the delightful Kelso Pottery we decided to pop next door for lunch. The cafe was very busy but space was found. Unfortunately our first chouces had run out so decided on simple sandwiches with salad accompaniment, I just wish the quality of bread used was better, white sliced doesn’t really cut the mustard anymore. Friendly service, decent prices but let down by a basic ingredient. It won't put us off as there looks to be more choice usually. Come on, find a decent bread supplier and you'll have cracked it,

After touring Kelso Abby we had roast beef sandwiches and scones here. Lots of locals, very busy. We enjoyed it.

We had often passed htis cafe on the way to the garden centre and we're so glad we decided to go in. it's much bigger than it looks from outside. There was a great choice on the menu. We both had a roast beef sandwich served with coleslaw and salad, it was delicious. It was also very reasonable. The cakes and scones on display looked lovely too but I resisted temptation, maybe next time!

stopped off here for lunch while in Kelso. A lovely cafe with once again, such friendly and pleasant staff which made us feel very welcome. Good lattes, tasty soup and toasties and lovely scones, what more could you ask for.

Unpretentious surroundings with welcoming staff and good cakes and coffee. An excellent meeting place.

Cosy cafe with good food and service. Conveniently close to large free car park for those with vehicles. Good location close to Kelso centre.

I go to this cafe every day it’s open for either a cake or an excellent latte made by the wonderful cheery staff.

Called in for coffee on a miserable, wet morning, before heading to Floors Castle - or so we thought. The waitress advised us that the Castle was not open so we opted to head for Abbotsford House.

Visited today,good service,clean facilities,food fresh,nice cup of tea and good choice of food and drinks available.

Excellent food and reasonably priced. Service is very good with very friendly staff. Always busy at lunchtime so go early yo secure a table or reserve before going. Good choice of dishes as well as home baking. If in the area this place is a must

Only had a quick visit with my mum (coeliac) at about 11:40 on way to an event. We missed the breakfast menu by 10 mins but there was no hesitation from the lovely when I asked if it was possible to have some gluten free toast from the breakfast menu. I had a cracking teacake.

Whilst visiting Kelso we wanted lunch - so we asked a lady in the local shoe shop - who recommended this immediately. A little out of the town centre it was well worth finding. It was very busy - but our reception was friendly and we were soon given a very nice table. Service was excellent, food was excellent and value for money was excellent. There was a great buzz about the place - wide range of ages, small groups, larger groups - all easily accommodated. A very positive experience and one we'll repeat when we're next in the Borders.

Great location, convention isn't for car parking, Abbey Tec. Great range of food on the menu, home soups and baking, everything made to order

Been here loads because it’s an easy option for lunch The set out it great and the staff are lovely, I do recommend the hoot and cat cafe! 😃😄😁😆

Rare find which offers gluten-free choices and which is also dog-friendly. Great food. My wife was particularly impressed with range of gluten-free breads available. There is limited space for dogs, and if very busy or other dogs already there, then they may not be able...

Great soup and salad platters. Home made cakes and scones are delicious. Good service, even when busy, which is most days.

Had a lovely lunch for 3. Soup was hot enough for me (steaming!) & quite tasty. My picky hubby enjoyed...

A pleasant enough coffee shop benefitting from being just opposite the main car park. Basic but with some sofas and...

Stopped off for a quick bite to eat and drink having travelled quite some distance and had read it was...

We didn't book...didnt know you had to...its a Coffee Shop. No tables ....only two we were asked ...by a grumpy middle aged woman. You will have to come back later?? Very nice welcome..needless to say we didn't return and never will. Manors cost nothing....their loss.

Found this great place for coffee break n bite to eat --- it's the Hoot 'n Cat in Kelso. Nice friendly staff and choice of snacks or fancy cakes with your coffee is very good. Definitely on my list for a break.

I was in with my mother, will we had drive round the borders. We stopped for a coffee, and we thought we would try in here, as was not to sure where to go.

Great place for coffee, excellent home-made cakes (arrive early if you want one of the huge scones) and also good light lunches - soup, panini, sandwiches etc. The staff are wonderful. Seems to be the social centre for the locals too!

Just went in for a cuppa to souse it out. Food looks tempting. BIG scones...a plus. Offers breakfast and lunch items. Prices a bit high. But main minus was the seating at tables. Hard, hard seats. A thin bit of material on the seats which added no comfort whatsoever. When I mentioned this to the owner, she said there are sofas to sit on. Not conducive to eating meals off a lower table, sitting on a living room sofa or big chair . If proper cushioned seats, would get full stars. Easily rectified , if owner cares .

Another Kelso location that says it is dog friendly but am not sure it is. The notice on the front door says it all. your either are dog friendly or you are not....plenty of other places across the country are and they are even smaller

Little bit out of the way but worth the visit. Good service.I olny ordered a coffee after viewing the nearby ruins. Didnt like the taste.But an excellent place to meet friends.

Needed a coffee break as we were passing interesting Kelso and Hoot 'n Cat filled the requirements. Even opposite a car park which was useful with our camper van. Thank you Hoot 'n Cat.

We stopped here when out cycling The 4 Abbeys Route and saw a wee signpost by the Abbey itself. It is tucked off the main street so we could see our bikes perched outside whilst we refuelled. Staff were friendly, efficient and lovely. Good choice of food for lunch etc and we had soap and a toastie - delicious whilst friend had baked potato and tuna (she said was lovely). We asked for water to refill our bottles and they were great everytime!Also the cake choice looked amazing and the almond tart/bakewell was indeed super tasty. Would definitely go back if and when cycling through. Plenty room and warm place too.

This wee place is a must for great food, all home made, best soup and cakes for miles. the staff are great

I have to take back my previous review! The food is still very nice but I usually patronised it because I believed my two little dogs were allowed. However when I visited with my daughter and a friend for lunch we made the mistake of wandering in through the propped open side door and sitting in the corner at the back with the dogs under the table. The lady in charge then treated me to a long and embarrassing lecture about how we should have asked her permission as other customers children could be allergic- can't see how begging permission would help- would she have canvassed th e whole cafe for their medical history! The whole thing was very awkward and I wish we had just left and gone to the ' Cream Chimneys' which says it is dog friendly and is! Noisy children are more of a problem to many customers than dogs but I don't try to ban them! My main gripe though is-make your mind up you are either dog friendly or you aren't-don't ask me to beg to give you my custom. It is perfectly ok not to allow dogs just say so on the door and I will take my custom elsewhere.

We visited the Hoot n cat specifically after reading Trip Adviser reviews. The cafe is attractive, open and airy inside. It has the air of somewhere used by locals for lunch which is a good thing. The menu is fairly standard, sandwiches, pannini, wraps, baked potatoes and salads. Our food was good but nothing special, the best thing was the homemade coleslaw. There appeared to be some excellent cakes and scones but we didn't try them. Service was good and very friendly.

Absolutely lovely food great atmosphere efficient service all freshly made lunch soup & snacks all served with a smile

The Hoot 'n' Cat may not look anything special from the outside but try one of their lunches and you'll find out why it's so popular. Be sure to have salad with whatever else you choose because their coleslaw is fantastic and they serve grapes, olives and pretzels with it, and if there's anything you're not keen on just say and they'll leave it out. I usually go for a toastie with said salad followed by a double-shot Latte and I think it's great value for money. The staff are always cheerful and helpful even when very busy. A place locals keep going back to but if you're visiting the area and want an unfussy but hearty lunch or nice home-baking in a friendly atmosphere it's worth going out of your way for.

very good service, prompt & served with a smile. scrumptious home baking. their hot chocolate is something special .

I come here often with friends and family, they do a good lunch and I love their mini hot chocolate. However I do feel their takeaway sandwiches are over priced, today I got a sandwich with salad and it was over £4 and upon eating it I realised that I had been given the crust of the bread loaf. I'll still definitely come here but I'll maybe think twice before I order a takeaway sandwich. Great salad however

One of our regular haunts for a quick snack or lunch. Very helpful staff, a great atmosphere and heartily recommend..

Love coming here it is on the dearer side but it's not grudged considering how good the food and service are. Cannot beat the homemade coleslaw. Love it.

We have been here numerous times and always head for it when in Kelso. The food is excellent and the service good.

Members were very impressed by the quality and variety of the scones. Service was excellent and great value for money.

Visited here after a wet and cold day of visiting abbeys throughout the borders. Had a coffee and carrot cake and my friend had a luxury hot chocolate and dime cake.All in all the food and coffee / hot chocolate was good. Just a shame they close at 4pm

Every time I come here with my Dad the place is busy. Excellent food, very friendly staff and service which is second to none.

Small and cosy with a great range of eatables at competitive prices. Has a large proportion of regulars who have become part of the "Hoot'n Cat" family. Staff are friendly and helpful without being all over you.

Following the signboard near the ruined abbey in Kelso, I made my way around the backstreets of this picturesque border town to the Hoot 'n Cat cafe.It was a cold day and I was glad to find a fine range of homemade soups on offer. I went for the tomato and basil and it was brought to my table in a jiffy - I was very impressed indeed with the standard and speed of the service. The soup was truly excellent and warmed me up after a frosty morning outdoors. To follow I went for the borders tart, which I can best describe as a flat and fruity Bakewell style of tart - in any case it was excellent.The range of food and drink surpassed my expectations, the premises were clean and tidy, the staff friendly and efficient. Certainly somewhere I'd return to when next in Kelso. Keep up the good work.,..

I go there twice a week and every time I am treated poorly when I come in. I feel like they are doing me a favour giving me a nice place to sit and have my lunch in my break. Anyway I still go as I want to help local businesses. Today I asked for a soup and salad as a combo and they brought literally 3 leaves a grape cut in 2 and a cherry tomato chopped in 2 and a table spoon for coleslaw plus the sou, which was very good, but guess what 3.75 for the salad!! I asked for a combo with salad instead of sandwich which they advertise for around to 6 pounds. Well it should have been cheaper with 3 leafs of lettuce but no...3.75.. sorry but wont come again unless someone takes me there...

Often pop in here for a great lunch, a lovely coffee and cake or in winter a superlative hot chocolate-which with all the trimmings is almost a meal! It has a great buzz with cheery, helpful staff. However for me the icing on the cake is that I have just discovered that well behaved dogs are allowed-they will never get rid of me now. By the way the mushroom bruschetta is to die for!

While in Kelso we paid another visit to this establishment after a lovely warm welcome the food that followed went down a treat. We picked the white chocolate and cranberry scones which were nicely fired just to our taste they were so good we did not need any jam. We washed them down with a latte coffee and a blether a nice treat.

Found this great cafe by chance signposted from Kelso Abbey. Delicious coffee but the cheese scones were exceptionally delicious and the tray bakes are incredibly corrupting. Well worth a visit..

Very friendly and efficient staff. Great baking and scones are brilliant. Very good lunches and great coffee. Very comfortable layout.

We were out walking along the river front and decided to get a coffee. We had noticed the Hoot'nCat so we made our way over to it expecting to only get a carryout coffee as we had our dog with us. We were delighted to find out that we could take Mack in. We had a most enjoyable coffee and traybake, A must visit if out walking as the food that they were serving looked great.

Excellent service and food very nice. But some of the food a bit fancy for me, I can't eat anything spicy and not really into veggie things. But that said there was plenty of choice apart from that and I had a cheese toastie and was offered the choice of crisps or salad. Did I go for the healthy choice? No crisps of course!!!Nicely presented and very friendly staff.Went back again on Wednesday but I was in a hurry and it was very busy (couldn't even find a car parking space in the car park opposite) so gave up and went elsewhere.

My favourite cafe in Kelso. Always delicious cakes and soups available at a reasonable cost. Service and atmosphere friendly and welcoming.

Being married to a vegan, it’s great to find places like the Hoot n Cat café near the abbey that serve soya lattes and dairy-free soup. I saw the freestanding noticeboard outside the abbey and rang the number to see if they were vegan-friendly. When we arrived, my dad-in-law was knackered after walking from Roxburgh along a bank of the Teviot, but revived after a bowl of red pepper and sweet potato soup. I had americano and a brie-and-olive panino. Nice place, friendly young staff.

We went with a couple of local friends and had various tea cakes, cakes, teas and coffee. Everything was good and the service efficient and friendly. I would recommend that Hoot n'Cat to anyone visiting Kelso.

Called for coffee but had a tea cake as well, everything ready promptly with friendly service - even prepared a take out sandwich for later as well

Friendly staff, great food - The Tuna melt panini is a firm favourite of mine! Tea for two. Will be back very soon!

Popped in for a bite of lunch. Lots of choice,caters for all. Plenty of seating areas. Staff are so warm and welcoming. Couldn't resist buying some yummy cakes to bring home. If you are in Kelso pop in for a lite bite I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Prices are very reasonable.

Came across this lovely cafe on a day out in Kelso. The owners cater for everyone with a room for parents with babies & young children where there was toys to play with or quieter areas for us 'older ones'. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. They had some very tempting cakes/tray bakes but unfortunately we were too full to try them. It was quite busy whilst we were there as they also do a take away service.

Called in and found a bustling, vibrant atmosphere. Great value drinks and an amazing selection of cakes and tray bakes. Light lunch menu looked appealing but will keep that for our next visit.

Lovely light lunch with good home-made sandwiches, soup and cakes. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Free internet. Excellent location near town square, a few minutes walk away through pretty ancient churchyard. Making it a regular stop on visits to Kelso.

This little cafe situated near to the free car park of the square at Kelso.is always busy. A favourite for office workers at lunchtime you need to book. But off peak we found it a relaxing place that served lovely cakes and scones. Excellent coffee too.

We visited with a family after reading reviews. Sadly we were a little disappointed as many items on the menu were not available although it was 1.30 and it had been busy. The soup - leek and potato was ok although it was very watery. Sandwiches were good. Staff very friendly and helpful - great service prompt and efficient.

This cafe looks tiny but is actually a bit of a Tardis as its quite roomy inside A good menu for lunch, nice fresh sandwiches, reasonably priced and friendly efficient service

We frequent this coffee shop regularly. It is one of the nicest in the area. The coffee is very good (it's amazing how many coffee shops sell bad coffee) and the cheese scones are brilliant. The owner and her staff are just lovely - very efficient and always friendly and cheerful. Nothing is too much trouble. The food is very tasty. Nice light lunches with enough choice. And cakes? Oh yes, there are cakes. My favourite is the Border Tart for a treat but most times I have a cheese scone. Just perfect.

Lovely place to meet friends for a coffee or lunch, good imaginative lunch menu and great scones and traybakes! They have some gluten free and soya milk available too! The sandwiches and wraps are imaginative and delicious. Well trained staff, always helpful and happy!

Absolutely gorgeous food and drinks for coffee time or lunch. Staff so polite and helpful (Free refills of filter coffee were offered)

Lovely light lunches or coffee and scones/cakes served by friendly waitresses, located near to the centre of town.

This café is steps away from large free town car park. The wholesome food is locally sourced, freshly made and served by pleasant friendly staff. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean. Mums with youngsters often frequent the café. A very pleasant experience.

We dined here for lunch on three consecutive days as we just loved it so much. There is so much choice and everything is freshly made in house. The baking is wonderful - Border tart and banana honey scones are just the best. The staff members are so pleasant and make you feel really welcome. Cannot fault this place - best cafe in Kelso!