Laurel Bank in South Lakeland

We popped in for a very late lunch and had the best Cullen skunk we have ever tasted. We were offered a choice of a roll of a cheese scone with it. The owners were very friendly and surprised us with 6 scones on the house to take away......they were freshly made every day and would not be served the next day. We are occasional visitors and have never been disappointed with the food and the welcome.

We found this little tea room completely by chance. The welcome was very warm & friendly, the dog was also welcome. The all day breakfast was outstanding & great value for money. We took away cakes & coffees for our onward journey. If you’re passing then pop in you won’t be disappointed. A first class establishment.

Had a delicious afternoon tea here today. The food was absolutely fantastic. There was a super variety of sandwiches and the cakes, all home made, were really special. I would have no hesitation in recommending it. It was beautifully presented too. Thank you.

We arrived mid afternoon looking for a late lunch at they were still serving when other local cafes had stopped. Friendly, helpful staff snd great food. They also have a garden if you’re there on a nice day.

What can I say, you're welcomed as if you're part of the family, so lovely! Lovely food, lovely surroundings, lovely music playing in the background - what's not to like! I would highly recommend a visit, truly worthwhile! Can't wait to go back - a gem❤️ Margo Cuthbertson

Ate here twice during our stay in the area in mid September. One day for lunch, next day for breakfast. Both were great, and excellent service. Met the owner who clearly loves her business and is constantly looking for new ideas and improvements. Highly recommended.

Had a really incredible coffee, as always when I come to the Laurel Bank. Staff were absolutely delightful and overall the whole cafe is just a lovely place to spend time.

First time here. Sunday afternoon lunch in their lovely garden. Friendly service and delicious simple food. French toast with bacon and maple syrup was very tasty. Good coffee too. My wife lived her pancake with salmon and prawns. Well worth a visit!

Needed to break our journey, and what a treat to find this place! Excellent service, lovely frothy cappuccinos, and the Cullen Skink with cheese scone was absolutely delicious. Sadly we didn't get as far as the cakes, which looked nice and were very varied flavours, but hopefully there'll be another opportunity. Lovely cards for sale, too.

Stopped here twice whilst staying in the area. Really friendly staff taking an interest and giving tips The food was lovely and good selection. Great cake and coffee.

have popped into this cafe whenever in area - service friendly and 1st class - food tasty and good quality - range of possibilities to choose from - just coffee and cake to full main meal everything available at all times - also licenced should you wish a wine, beer or aperatif or after meal spirit

Absolutely loved it. Food was amazing, owner was amazing and lady chef was amazing. Will certainly be going back at the first opportunity. Lovely, comfortable place to relax and eat good food.

The welcome could not have been warmer than that received from Suzi, Andy and the staff today as the husband and I popped in for lunch. The restaurant was busy but no one was left unattended and everything brought to the table in quick time. I had the meatballs (legendary in those parts) and husband enjoyed the cullen skink with cheese scone very much. Food was fabulous, warm and very reasonably priced. Would recommend without hestation and will be returning another day to sample more of the wide menu. Afternoon teas are available also. Great experience.

Gorgeous atmosphere in this dog friendly cafe. Christmas decorations were up and we were welcomed warmly and shown to a table. Asked if there might be anything vegan I could have and told that not only would the soup be suitable but that they were happy to adapt what they could on the menu. After speaking to the chef they returned with options to choose from. Had warm roast veg and vcheese ciabatta which was delicious followed by a soya latte. Some cakes are vegan friendly too (and delicious as well!) Excellent place to stop in after a walk. Will definitely be back!

AMAZING - Private event for the Mothers 50th surprise party, went to plan without a hitch. All staff were friendly and beyond helpful setting up and throughout evening. Hot & Cold - Savoury & Sweet buffett was perfect, classic favourite and very happy guests. Huge choice at bar. 100% Recommend for just a coffee to a private party. Lovely, Clean, Cosy environment. Biggest hug and thank you Sus for making it so magical. I’ll pop in for coffee with the mother soon Thank you

The greeting you get on entering this lovely wee tea room just makes you feel positive before you are even seated. The staff are all very friendly and genuinely interested in why you are passing through. Whether you are just looking for a coffee and a scone or cake or something more substantial then give this place a try. Unfortunately, we had set this as a morning coffee stop so had to resist the temptation of something substantial but we will be back for our lunch next time we are passing. Prices are very reasonable to the point I thought they had made a mistake when paying for our table of six bikers. The staff are biker friendly. There are outside and inside tables.

Lovely wellcoming atmosphere, good wholesome food attractively served, comfortable seating, good service and value for money.

Wonderful and friendly. Good food served quickly and very good it was too. A lovely location in the Broughton Hills.

We went to Laurel Bank tea-room on the basis of Tripadvisor reviews. It was not all bad, but the main dishes were a disaster. The good bits. The staff were nice. Service was OK. The chips were good. The home baking did not reach the heights of some of the over-the-top reviews, but it was OK. The problems My wife had pan fried salmon, with chips. The salmon portion was very small, and almost half of it was uncooked, and inedible. I had an avocado salad with mushrooms and pancetta. The avocado slices were OK, and well-dressed, but the mushroom and pancetta portions were miniscule, chopped into tiny pieces, and scattered among the salad leaves, making it difficult to eat. The dish was without substance, and had it not been for my wife's chips, of which I pinched half, I would have been starving. As it was, the only reason we also ordered home baking was that we were both still hungry. I felt that aspiration in the kitchen did not match up with the ability to deliver.

Sunny Bank Holiday Monday Having walked the 5 miles from Biggar along old railway path and we were ready for a treat. I have to say this place is sublime in sunny weather. We basked in the garden while we were served with piping hot coffees, chilled water and delicious brunch plates of French toast, bacon and maple syrup. We’ll be back!

Called in for afternoon tea. Tasty selection of home made cakes, followed by locally made delicious ice cream. Great service. Pleasant decor. Gallery for local artists.

The tea room is not very modern and in many respects quite old fashioned. However, this is more than compensated by the absolutely superb home being.

We visited for lunch on a Saturday. Modifications for Covid were very much in place but staff still managed to create a relaxed pleasant atmosphere. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. This place is doing a great job under difficult circumstances. Well done!

We has turned up at the nearby botanic garden around lunchtime. Knowing their cafe was shut we decided to find somewhere to eat, and then return. We saw a sign for Laurel Bank at the roadside, so decided to give it a try.On arrival there was sanitiser available, and our contact details were taken. We were offered a seat inside or out. We stayed inside, as the room to the left of the door was light and airy with the doors open.We both had soup. Mine was accompanied by a cheese scone which was really tasty, my husbands by an egg mayonnaise sandwich which he loved. The staff were friendly and helpful.Overall, a lovely lunch stop

5 of us stopped off for 2nd breafast on our weekend cycle, bacon rolls and coffee's all round. Good food and service. Nice outdoor seating area for social distancing,

Feel let down by owners who have such a nice spot conveniently located in a village with nothing else but a convenience store which is excellent by the way. This place with liquor license, large menu and complete lack of understanding how to prepare a decent sandwich or what quiche ingredients are. It’s not so complicated. We couldn’t eat anything what we ordered apart from coffee. This was the most dissatisfying experience of our holiday in Scottish Borders.

Found the place accidentally while crossing the country. We had a tasty breakfast here, on a really cozy place. Great hosts and just an amazing coincidence to find it. I just hope I’ll make my way back on these parts just to visit this place again :)

Have been in twice this week with friends and both times the food and service has been fantastic, highly recommend to all, will be back again to try some more of your homemade food soon! Many thanks to Susie and her team from the scruffy sheep farmers!

Have been to the laurel bank quite a few times and the food has always been consistently good, on on the main A701 it is a great resting place and refreshments whilst on the move.

Wow what a wonderful wee place. Lovely lunches and cakes to die for, so delicious. Friendly service and lovely surroundings make for a perfect pit stop.

This is a lovely little tea room on the the edge of the village of Broughton near Biggar It has 3 separate eating areas including a bar. Extremely polite and helpful staff. My husband requires his food to be Gluten Free and this was absolutely no problem for the staff they had gluten free bread as well as 3 different gluten free home made beautiful cakes on offer. Scones are not gluten free but are the best I have tasted. Bacon rolls and gf sandwiches very tasty and had huge amount of bacon. Prices very reasonable and they have a lunchtime menu board and that was also very reasonable priced. In fact we stopped off both going and coming home from our borders holiday and would definitely return

Laurel Bank is a lovely café in this pretty village and worth a detour. In recently and had a delicious bowl of homemade lentil soup followed a lovely apple crumble served with ice cream . We always try to visit if in the Biggar or Peebles area. We will return!

What a gem of a find. Home made cakes, great coffee, Friendly staff. What more do you hope to find when travelling

Went for lunch with mum, had a great lunch the food was good nice and fresh, staff really friendly they had a good choice on the menu and it was reasonably priced.

A great little find. We were taking the scenic route from Moffat to Edinburgh and stumbled across this place. Freshly made sandwiches were great, and service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

Came across this gem of a place food served with a smile portions were enough for two. cheese board we shared. Sold Broughton ale in bottles. Disabled friendly. We were made very welcome warm and clean throughout. Will be back if in the area.A must for visitors and locals alike

Paramos de pasada en este pueblito chico y muy lindo, y el único lugar para tomar y comer algo es Laurel Bank, con Tortas caseras, muy buena atención y ambiente muy agradable.

We had a morning roll with sausage and one with black pudding, both served with tea, very nice. Nice staff as well.

Found this little gem by chance and will definitely go back. Friendly, welcoming staff and delicious home cooked food - soups, sandwiches, baking etc etc. Nothing too much trouble for the staff.

I’ve been driving past this place frequent trips North To South and finally stopped last year. Great coffee, home baking and clean toilets. I always stop now. A million times nicer than the motorway pit stops. Stock up for your journey.

We dropped in for lunch recently and got a table by the log burning fire next to the bar. (The latter itself was in darkness so I'm not sure if it was a quiet time or just not opening hours).

We love this cafe. Everything is produced to the highest standard and the soup and cakes are flawless. Friendly staff and a great drinks list.

Came across this Tearoom on way back to Fife from holiday in Guernsey. It was ideally placed for breaking up the last stretch of the journey. The prices are reasonable and the service very friendly.

Stopped off here for a light dinner after a dsy out in Moffat. Laurel Bank Tearoom is a homely cosy wee place with 3 areas to sit and eat. My husband had prawn & smoked salmon salad and l chose the macaroni and cheese with garlic bread. We both enjoyed our meals.the prices are reasonable and staff were very pleasant.

Decided to try lunch here having passed many times and were visiting a garden in the village. Good food and service. We had soup and a sandwich, then cake and coffee. all very nice.

Had beef and horseradish filled roll from specials board and got what it says on the tin. One slice and a dear of sauce. Suggested a leaf of lettuce and I was told that I should have ordered it. Basic and overpriced.

13 cyclists stopped here on there travels and a welcome break after 40 miles. Very good wholesome soup, nice cakes, great tea and coffee. Impressed by the menu and the alcohol range for evening or lunch dining. Popular place.

Laurel Bank Tea Room was one of those sweet surprises you stumble across while traveling. We had been driving on a stunning, quiet, road on a bank holiday, and were hungry when we saw the sign for the café. The scones, made by the daughter, were superlative, the best scones two travelers from California have ever enjoyed. After the tea we decided to order the egg mayonnaise sandwiches to take with us but wound up watching chaffinches and enjoying the patio on a glorious sunny day. Make certain you plug Broughton into GPS if you find yourself in that part of Scotland; you will be greatly rewarded by the delights awaiting you.

I had the macaroni cheese this tme. It was fantasicaly light not the usual stoge from the works canteen. came withsalad and a garlic bread. We also had a baked potatoe which I am told was great, but I did have a taste if the creamy chicken peices thing. The sauce was absolutely brilliant. Bikers were enjoying the sun in the garden at back in the sun. Oddly, two farmers were fixing their 1950s tractors in the street outside the pub. All in all a great hour and a bit

The tea room has undergone periods of different ownership in the past few years and it got to the stage where we neither knew what would be getting served or the opening hours so stopped going.

The Laurel Bank cafe bar is a great place to warm up with excellent homemade food when it’s miserable and cold (as it often is!) outside. Situated on the junction of Broughton Main Street and Biggar Road, this is a small venue serving meals, teas and cakes or something a bit stronger later in the day. A locals and visitors venue alike, where one can sit and just natter in front of a log fire and pass the time of day. The staff are very friendly and attentive and there’s no rush to move once comfortably seated in one of the small areas. The macaroni cheese is to die for and the sandwiches are fresh and hearty. A lovely local eatery.

Bleak mid winter day- Scotch Broth and macaroni cheese could not beat it. We were going to sit down and the girl said that the fire was on in the other room. Went past the kitchen and up the stairs. into what becomes the pub...

I’d highly recommend this tea room. The food is thoughtfully prepared by welcoming staff from the toasties to the main meals and the great cakes! One of the best places for miles.

In need of a bite to eat we came upon this lovely little tea rooms on a cold and snowy day, what a find, the toastie was great with a nice salad and slaw with it. I overheard another customer saying how much she had...

We booked a table for 5 on Hogmanay for the set menu which was very well priced. There was a very good range of dishes to choose from. I had fish and chips and it was cooked to perfection- nice and crispy. All at the...

My friends and I visited this tea room yesterday on a very cold and wintry day. It was lovely and warm and the welcome from the lady in the Santa hat was warm and welcoming too. I had tea and cake and my friends had...

Tonight my friend and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Laurel Bank Tea Room. I can Highly recommend the...

This little tearoom has a very friendly atmosphere with excellent food, staff and service. We have been to many tearooms...

Friends introduced us to the delights of this little café in the very scenic village of Broughton. So it was...

What a lovely place been a couple of times and had a lovely meal even the cheese board was great...

Lovely welcome, delicious cheese scones and coffee, most enjoyable . Always pop in here when in Broughton.

We always come here when we visit Scotland and we like Laurel Bank very much.

Rhonda and Linda have really turned the Laurel Bank Tea Room around. It is what it should be - an inviting traditional country tearoom that serves delicious home baking, lunches and evening meals in a relaxing comfortable atmosphere.A bonus is thatin the rear dining area you canhave well behaved dogs if out on a walk which is wonderful as long as you enter off the street by the door past the kitchen.The prices are very reasonable and service is prompt and the waiting staff are cheery(sorry I did not catch your name, but you had a nice smile). There is a small bar area and some seating outside where you can also purchase pot plants. It really is a bonus to the local community and for passing travellers in need of some tasty refreshment. Enjoy!

We make every effort to arrange our journeys so that we can have a bite at Laurel Bank. The welcome and the food have been consistently good. Cheese scones at lunch time and fruit scones at tea time are very good. We have also enjoyed the soup. The catering is traditional without being too heavy. We look forward to our next journey through the Upper Tweed valley so that we can call at Laurel Bank again.

I do a lot of cycling around the Scottish Borders and the Laurel Bank is my favourite café stop. The staff are very welcoming and now know my predictable order of a coffee and bacon roll. My bacon rolls have always been excellent - which is why I chose to refuel there!

We called in for coffee and bacon roll. The bacon roll was near raw fatty bacon with unbelievably yellow margarine spread bun storm margarine no less. When we complained the lady shrugged her shoulders as if in agreement but still charged full price . My friend was actually physically sick later. Not a good experience.

Luckily, I live locally so can pop in anytime..... Lovely interior with friendly staff, where nothing is too much trouble. If you just want a stop off on your journey for a coffee and a slice of gorgeous cake... or a tasty sandwich and glass of wine... Give it a try.

Stopped in for a late cuppa (closes 6 pm) and the lovely ladies served up a delightful cup of tea and slice.

Driving from Edinburgh to Cumbria stopped off here for a cup of tea. Once there obviously couldn't resist a scone and jam with the tea. OH had a slice of cake. Lovely tea, cake, scone and ladies serving. Thank you. Oh and all at very reasonable prices.

Stopped here for a spot of lunch on way back from the Lake District, great wed find. Soup was freshly made and I had a cheese scone with it too. Also had a cheese and pickle sandwich on brown bread which was so tasty and fresh. My wife had a cheese toastie both served with a tasty wee side salad. Nice staff and nice clean restaurant. Well worth visit. Great choice on the menu and on the specials board too!

Totally enjoyed everything about our four visits to Laurel Bank while staying in the area for a week at the end of April. Wonderful soups and fabulous homemade desserts, especially the chocolate cake! Linda, Rhonda and all of the staff made us feel right at home, more like friends than customers. Would definitely recommend.

Stumbled upon this while driving over to Livingston. You can park for free over the road behind the village hall. Coffee cake was lovely.

Delicious food, wonderful people, excellent friendly service.We have eaten here 3 times this week and every visit is superb.Visiting from the US for a week and wish we could stay.We feel right at home, like family.Really, the whole experience is better than any at home.Other eateries in the area are good, but Laurel Bank is our top choice.

Been going to this tearoom for years, and always had good food. However, the recent change of ownership leaves a lot to be desired. My order was taken, but took an age to materialise as the staff member said she had "forgotten there was anyone there". Not a good start. Then I received a cup, milk and a tea bag, but had to remind them about the need for hot water.....it seemed so disorganised all round. When it came, he soup was totally tasteless, watery and unpleasant, and the tray bake the consistency of concrete. Sorry Laurel Bank, but despite the cosy new decor (which is a definite improvement), the standard of food needs to be better than this!

What a delightful place to pop into on one's way through Broughton. Since we last visited, a few years ago, the tearoom has extended, to incorporate a cosy wee bar with a wood burning stove, which must be lovely on a cold day. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the tearooms were spotless, the prices were incredibly reasonable and we thoroughly enjoyed our pot of very good quality tea.We'll definitely be back soon.

The cafe is clearly visible as you pass through Broughton. I used to drive past fairly regularly and decided to stop over one day. I was not disappointed. Good selection of cakes and small bites. Very clean looking and some lovely friendly staff. I stop over now whenever time permits.

We stopped in this tearoom on our way home from Edinburgh on a Tuesday afternoon. We were given a menu and I asked for the baked potato and ploughman's and my wife asked for baked potato and cheese. The waitress returned to say "sorry we have no potatoes left" so i asked for a bacon and black pudding roll. The waitress returned to say "sorry we have no black pudding" so we opted for a bacon roll each. The waitress returned to the kitchen and made a comment about running out of food and the cook replied "but it's good that we're running out though" I felt like saying no it's not if you call into a tearoom for lunch and you're starving! After discovering that they also had no scones left we decided to move on to Moffat and eat a proper meal there. Service was fine and the pot of tea was really good but I think the proprietor better get an idea of how to order food before the cash flow and customer base both start to shrink

Laurel Bank has been refurbished. The staff are warm and welcoming and the coffee was good. But it needs to be less austere. Tablecloths and flowers on the tables would hugely improve the atmpsphere!

We had Sunday roast last weekend and it was lovely! Pate for starter, the oatcakes and chutney were lovely. Huge piece of beef, cooked just right with pigs in blankets! The veggies were fantastic, roast potatoes, parsnips, cheesy caulk and gravy. All clearly home made to a fantastic standard. We ordered two puddings which were both beautiful! The staff were all very friendly and the table next to the fire lovely. Would highly recommend a visit to everybody! The coffee and cakes also worth a visit for during the week!

I don't know what happened this past Sunday when we arrived at 1.15pm expecting a lovely Sunday roast, to be served instead reheated, (just warm) slices of tasteless roast beef with accompanying "pigs in blankets" (with roast beef!!). The accompanying vegetables had, I suspect, been cooked the previous day and reheated - just. Looked like a stand-in working in the kitchen, and no sign of the chef who had been serving marvellous food two weeks previous. If there had been a problem, they should have said and all would have been forgiven. We wish them every success in their new enterprise, but the catering business has to be a fast learning curve. We will give them another try in six months' time.

We have visited Laurel Bank more than once - because it was worth a return visit. We found it by chance, just an hour outside Edinburgh, and the food and value are so good that we would make a specific trip to eat there. The staff are lovely too. A tiny place, originally a couple of cottages, I think, with a whole lot of heart.

We both stopped in to the Laurel Bank tearoom on the way south. Nice location and fairly busy on a Saturday morning. It did take some time to get the attention of a waitress to get a menu, then even longer to take an order and then a further long wait to get service. The food - filled rolls - were nice as was the coffee. Unfortunately it appeared very chaotic with the staff having no idea who was waiting for a menu and who had ordered food. A couple we saw popped in, were ignored for 20 minutes, so just walked out. They hadn't even been given a menu. Disappointing as the filled rolls were good and the place looked lovely and welcoming!

new-ish owners in Oct I think so not sure about earlier reviews. Anyway we had nice coffee/tea (real tea!) break, noticed also a licensed bar in old converted cottages, lots of character in building. Locals in for coffee or lunch, it seems (frankly, not many choices for a few miles around). Service good, toilets clean etc. (As tourists, from here recommend the old Parish Kirk, short walk, and Broughton Ales shop)

Excellent place for lunch....lovely lattes, soup, omelette & steak sandwich..we all loved the place, friendly service, fab art work, go give it a try.. you won't be disappointed.

We stopped on way north to Edinburgh as not many cafes on the A701. Bought a sandwich. Very ordinary sandwich accompanied by a few lettuce leaves, couple of bits of tomato and cucumber and stacks of chopped onion. Expensive. Staff were friendly though. Probably give it a miss next time.

This is a good B&B with some nice extras, good hosts and very dog friendly. On the edge of Keswick but there's a nice walk in along a disused rail track. It's also just a 15 min walk up the hill to see the Castle rig stone circle. There's a handy small wooded area opposite which is great for a quick dog walk first thing or before bed. Breakfasts very nice, excellent cooked breakfast and fresh coffee, but it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on the buffet. Rooms spacious and very clean, good quality towels and bedding, beds a bit creaky and showers not great but overall very good.

During a cycle from Peebles we took a detour hoping to find a coffee shop in Broughton. So glad we did as the Laurel Bank was fantastic; my friend is a coeliac and asked if they catered for his condition. Expecting the usual tasteless pre packaged biscuits instead he was shown a selection of home made cakes. He declared his Red Velvet cake the best he's ever had. My fruit scone was huge and delicious too. Very friendly service and a great place to relax with a coffee or a meal.

Lunch outdoors, in the quiet garden of this cafe/restaurant, is worth making a journey for, on its own. A very warm welcome, excellent food and coffee, make this a Borders gem. On a popular cycle route from Biggar to Peebles, and on the footpath along the old railway line, you won't regret a stop here.

Good to see the Laurel Bank under new management. The new decor is so much more welcoming, staff so friendly but the main reason I suggest you stop if traveling the A701 or fancy a run into some glorious countryside is the wonderful food and drink.No more small portions. Food coked fresh and only one for the brave is Big Al's Breakfast! Its enormous. Pic of Kaz's breakfast. Quality of ingredients amazing from cakes, bread, breakfast, coffee and tea. Something for everyone.Karen and Alan and their staff have clearly put a lot of effort into making this a great place again.We will be back

We Dropped in by chance 4 days after the new management, last of Karens Kitchen A702, Kippit Layby, West Linton EH46 7HS, had taken over, well i had the large all day breakfast @ 1.30 and when they say large they mean it HUGE! is more like it so dont worry about leaving hungry, Mrs had the small?? breakfast and that is the equivalent of a normal one, lovely coffee, local beers in the small bar. We will be back to sample the evening menu when up and running.

Great cafe/restaurant with rear garden. Ideal stop for us on a sunny day yesterday cycling on the Tweed Valley cycleway. I had the whitebait and a pint of the (extremely) local Brought on IPA, and both were excellent.

My partner and I have been here about 3/4 times. The first time it was absolutely amazing and I always wanted to go back. The next 2 times we went one of us was always disappointed. On my last visit I had ordered a steak pie with vegetables and chips. All I ate were the chips because the pie was inedible. The beef tasted soapy and the pie looked like it had been sitting under a hot plate for a really long time. We may have come in late for dinner but that should not effect the quality of the food. It was very disappointing and because it wasn't the first time, we will definitely not be returning for any meals in the future.

We stopped here today for lunch on our way back from Dumfries to Glasgow, I wish we had continued on to be honest.The food was average but quite overpriced. The decor is quite nondescript too, we felt like we were sitting in someone's front room. We were disappointed that our server really couldn't give us the time of day, we started small talk with her a couple of times and she just walked away. I understand if the place was busy, but it wasn't and it doesn't take two minutes to show a little interest in customers. We were left feeling like we were imposing by merely being there. That being said, one of the other servers (an older lady) was friendly and asked if we enjoyed our meal. I guess it just depends who you get.I can see how this cafe would appeal to some people, it has a nice seating area out front and they allow dogs in. I'm afraid we won't be back though, it was overpriced for what we received.

A little bistro in the village of Broughton. We always stop off here on our way from Dumfries to Edinburgh. It is situated about halfway. A varied well priced menu is presented and food is always fresh and tasty, just what you want for a coffee or lunch break.

Under its new ownership, the Laurel Bank has become an excellent cafe. You can have a snack or a full meal, with imaginative menus, unusual ingredients, all fresh and freshly cooked. Bread, scones and shortbread are baked on the premises, and the preserves are homemade. The service is outstanding -- friendly, and prompt.

On the plus side, it's the only place for miles around, so location makes it a good meeting point.The food was average, chef seems wedded to his fryer. Portions were surprisingly on the small side.Had to send the tomato soup back, was far too salty - uneadable. Service was comical, which at least provided some light relief. Fish and Chip[s was pretty good. Steak & Ale pie (12 quid) was the size of a starter.Will probably give it one more go due to its ideal location.

Laurel Bank encourages a relaxed atmosphere while offering an excellent quality menu, welcoming walkers, cyclists and those just out for a nice meal! We visit regularly and have never been disappointed with the food or service.

My girlfriend and I stopped off here- great menu, friendly staff, nice food, good coffee, no problems with parking. Very good! Will be back

Been here a few times now, food is really excellent, Guinness v good, coffee and deserts excellent with good chat and atmosphere, highly recommended for a lunch stop with a very nice scenic drive down from Edinburgh, I will be back :)

If your looking for a nice enjoyable experience with a friendly atmosphere and good food then this isn't the place for you.