Jim Clark Cafe Bistro in Scottish Borders

Fantastic food, drink and service every single time i visit. Been to several of the themed nights, tapas, Greek, wine pairing and the food has been exeptional every time.

Lovely restaurant in the centre of Duns less than 5 minutes walk from the museum. Great choice on the lunch menu with light bites, substantial sandwiches and main meals. Had the tart of the day and one of the salad specials - both really tasty. The atmosphere was lovely with a great welcome and very friendly. We’re looking for an excuse to go back but it’s an 800 mile round trip so it might be a wee while till we get there again.

My son suggested having lunch here after a visit to the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. The menu has some interesting choices and I could have ordered any of the options they were so enticing. There is a great selection of sweets/cakes and they serve a good coffee. The staff were friendly and service was good. It is a real gem in Duns.

Really lovely staff and the food menu and cakes were delicious. Little Sarah was also a pleasure to meet. Staff also helpful over questions about where the bus stop etc were. Lovely and clean. Suitable on the lower level for prams and wheelchairs and the loos are on that level too.

We were in Duns for an event at the Jim Clark Museum and ate at the Bistro on 3 occasions. 2 days for lunch and one evening meal. The food was excellent, well cooked and beautifully presented. Staff attentive and friendly. Back next year so will be visiting again.

GREEK NIGHT—It was super. We caught up with a group of friends before we all headed away for the summer. Having worked in Greece, they offered an extensive choice of dishes, which were very authentic—great atmosphere, with light traditional music, friendly and attentive. I will definitely keep an eye out for other themed nights over this year – Thanks guys keep up the hard work.

Popped in for lunch whilst in the Duns area. Food was delicious and the waiting staff were very pleasant. Definitely recommended.

Lovely little cafe with a tasty menu! Cake selection was amazing and staff were friendly, very happy to have stumbled upon it! Can’t wait to go back again, the cherry cheesecake was just delicious - I would love the recipe!!

Absolutely brilliant evening with friends tasting wines selected by the wine supplier. The dishes that compliment the wines were superb and many of the dishes (you wouldn’t have ever thought would compliment the wines) Superb evening needs to be booked and book in early to reserve your table. Well done.

Had a superb brunch here after visiting the Jim Clark museum. Excellent food! All fresh and well presented. Would defo recommend!

I’d been to the wonderful, nearby Jim Clark Museum and the staff there recommended the Bistro. I wasn’t disappointed, a great imaginative menu, amazingly good home made food along with wonderful, friendly service. A real 5 star experience

First Post pandemic visit, this cafe was prev called Hugos and we liked it. Still got some original staff, similar menu. Varied and appealing items, excellent quality and presentation, can tweak ingredients for gf, vegan, etc. Not cheap but well worth it, and some of the profits go to help community projects, get yer sel doon tae Duns..... Nooo!

Visited whilst in duns superb bistro spotlessly clean charming waitress don’t know her name but I know she’s 23 years old extremely knowledgeable about Jim Clark great coffee and pastries shame I live 250 miles away

Before attending this great event we enjoyed a hot chocolate, tea and a scone in this establishment. Pleasant, friendly helpful girl took our order and it was served quickly. Drinks and scone were good. Wouldn't hesitate to return for a meal if in Duns again.

We were fortunate that while visiting Duns the Jim Clark Memorial Rally was taking place. After visiting the museum we strolled down to the square where we found the Bistro. At first we sat outside drinking our lattes enjoying all the action when a gust of wind meant that we were nearly wearing the Bistro’s temporary gazebo. After helping the young lady straighten her legs (the gazebo’s that is) we decamped inside to enjoy bacon rolls and avocado on toast. Lovely, helpful people a clean and friendly environment if somewhat confusing toilet door signs!

A massive thank you to all the staff for a warm welcome and being very accommodating to a family of 12, some with dietary needs. Lovely little place, with a varied menu, amazing cakes and treats, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We would highly recommend visiting, even just for tea and cake, it will be worth it!!

Lovely cafe with great food amd service. We went for breakfast and were initially disapointed when there wasn't a full breakfast on the menu but we shouldn't have worried. I had avacado on toast with poached eggs and bacon, my friend had scrambled egg on toast with bacon. Both meals were excellent. We follwed up with a lemon and coconut scone and a slice of chocolate orange tart, both yummy. Staff were great and it has a lovely atmosphere.

Sweet potato and coconut soup with a cheese scone. Very nice. Club sandwich nice but not great. Capstone Vale ginger beer. Cakes looked really inviting. Nice find in Duns.

We had a great lunch in this lovely bistro. The cakes and scones looked delicious but we wanted a meal so had Salmon Haddock and leek Fishcakes and beef burger in a brioche bun. All delicious and plentiful. Great Flat White too.

A lovely lunch on a Sunday for four of us As ever..brilliant service..brilliant staff..just perfect..we wil be back soon

Delicious coffee and a huge array of stunning bakes that even I could eat with a dairy intolerance. Super friendly staff. I will be back with the hubby for evening dining

We had a lovely lunch in Duns. The hallumi and pepper wrap and the filo tart of the day were very tasty. This was followed by blackcurrant crumble slice and cream and bread pudding which were delicious. The service was very efficient and the staff very friendly.

What a brilliant start to our day. We met our riders at the cafe which opened early to accommodate us. The staff were so welcoming and helpful which created a lovely atmosphere for our riders before setting off for a 50km ride. The scones were...

Hi I ordered the club sandwich and after being told no chips so I could make the sausage tool into a meal, I ordered a chilli beef nacho no jalapeños drinks came quickly and meal about 15 mins later. But wrong meal no club sandwich...

As the title says three visits in two days ,twice for lunch, once for coffee as always service and food was 100% and faultless even on Duns busiest week..thank you Isla and your team

Easily accessed from the town square we found a table for 4 in this busy and friendly cafe for a quick lunch. Two of our party are coeliac and there was adequate choice of suitable options for us all. Service was prompt and friendly. We...

I recently visited the Jim Clark cafe Bistro it looked nice warm and welcoming from the outside but I will say looks are deceiving all was well until I decided to order a drink no meal just a espresso coffee the cleaning standards of the...

We went for lunch today before visiting the museum . It’s a small friendly place and the staff are delightful and helpful . We enjoyed our lunch and the excellent service and the waitress was very enthusiastic about the museum , which was also excellent.

arrived here with 3 friends for a quick bite in the afternoon. we ordered the nachos to share and a drink each. everything was reasonably priced and service was fast. we will be returning!

Excellent cafe- only had coffee but the cakes and scones looked really good. From the minute we walked in the staff were super friendly and helpful. There’s not many places that go through the WiFi code as soon as your settled and they ask if...

The bistro is not open every evening but, by happy chance, it was on a night that we found ourselves unexpectedly in Duns. Although we were the only diners we could not have had a warmer welcome and at no point did we feel we...

Visited today for lunch, we’ve been a few times now and have always been impressed. Staff are really friendly and helpful and food is good value. Tried the burgers today which were very nice. Will be back again soon!

Went in today for a snack while in Duns for the open gardens day. Food was good, fast and friendly service. We’ll visit again

Having visited this place 2/3 years ago. I know Covid has had an impact on businesses. I think it’s also changed hands as appears to have a different name Anyway went in. No menu apart from on a blackboard. All we seen was an over...

Excellent coffee and big cakes. I had a strawberry tart. Good and friendly service. Lots of memorabilia on the walls.

We recently visited the Jim Clark museum and the bistro catered lunch for us. They supplied a savoury and sweet lunch box and arranged for these to be delivered to the museum so that the bistro could remain available to others. The sandwiches and cakes...

booked in advance, tables all reserved and ready for us, lovely service from great staff with some delicious fare being served, thank you

Great coffee and cakes. Friendly staff and any profits go back to the Jim Clark Trust. We only had a cake but lunch menu looked nice too.

Popped in today for a coffee and a snack. Opted for the fruit scone, home baked and very scrummy. Great service and tables both inside and out. All very reasonably priced at just over £5. Pop in if you’re in the area

We ordered a takeaway meal from here for Valentines and Burns Night - on both occasions the food was absolutely delicious and excellent value for money - really recommend trying this place if you are looking to re-create a restaurant experience from home in these...

Lovely lunch . Cullen Skink soup declared to be one of the best yet. Staff very friendly and helpful. Got us fitted in between reservations while keeping to the COVD regulations . The museum was shut unfortunately but was no distance from the cafe .

Excellent light lunch and coffee before visiting the museum. Yes it's at the other end of the town, but that is only a 5 minute very easy walk to the main square

popped in on the off chance, yes we can get you in, had a seat at the window, had a lovely lunch served by the mist wonderful staff working under difficult covid conditions, so thank you so much date of visit october 2nd

Had lunch there yesterday and it was delicious. I had the frittata and my wife had the salmon, good sized portions and very tasty. Covid precautions were spot on.

five of us for lunch, two oldies, two young uns and a 7 month old, we were looked after in a splendid fashion, baked camembert, prawn sandwiches and cake to die for, amazing coffees too, young grandson like the baby marshmallows Staff were brilliant and...