Lewis & Clarke in East Lothian

Had the absolute pleasure of afternoon tea with a friend at this gorgeous cafe in Gifford. To say it was wonderful is a vast under-rating. The food, the setting, the staffing - all first class. The savoury selection was delicious and inventive. Who wants boring cold finger sandwiches when you can have a warm, buttery sausage roll or hot spicy cheese toasty or savoury shortbread with roast beef, or home-made flat bread with coronation chicken? Washed down with a mini-mug of hot celery soup. The scones were perfection, slightly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside served with jam and clotted cream. Then onto the cakes/sweets. My goodness me. The mirror glaze on the chocolate-orange mousse-cake was so shiny we could see our faces in it. And the taste was divine! Matched only by the beautifully thin, crisp tempered white chocolate on the Gifford Golden nugget. Each item was a real treat for the eyes and the taste buds. Everything was washed down with as much tea, coffee and herbal tea that we could handle. As well as the incredible food, a special mention must go to the staff - so friendly and welcoming whilst also allowing us space and peace to enjoy our tea. My friend and I were there for 2.5 hours, savouring the food and chatting and generally having the most delightful time feeling relaxed and comfortable. Please, do yourselves a favour and make a booking! Easily 5 stars and then some. Will definitely go back.

Had what seemed to be a lovely young waiter, think his name was Tom it only seemed he was lovely until I spoke to him. He looked and acted very hungover and was just generally rude and horrible to me. not only was he rude but he also dribbled in my tea. I cannot condone this at all and i'm also embarrassed. Also I found a hair in my soup or dare I say a pube!

We enjoyed an amazing afternoon tea. We all agreed it was definitely the best one we have had. Highly recommend! Lovely staff too.

This is truly a little gem. The food is fresh and delicious. Very nice staff the young waitress was lovely. Dog friendly too

It's always a difficult choice when going to Lewis and Clarke's because there are always several dishes on the menu and specials board that are so delicious, and you feel that you want to try them all. Today, I had Turkish Eggs which were so tasty along with the excellent Station House Bakery sourdough bread, and the best flat white, by far, that I've ever had. The ladies are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the young waiter as courteous and efficient as ever. If we want to keep our local eateries, we must give them every support during these extremely challenging times when they are facing enormous difficulties. A fabulous place.

We visited last week and ordered a latte, orange juice and 2 toasties, (one cheese and chilli the other cheese and ham), what can I say? Some of the other cafes/restaurants should be coming to this establishment and taking notes. The bread was local sourdough, quality ingredients and a side salad, Staff so friendly, and dogs welcomed. We will definitely be back.

We were greeted with a warm, friendly welcome in this cosy cafe. Good coffee , tarte de nata ,and a chocolate pine cone with delicious filling. This set us up for a leisurely walk round the community woodland and this very picturesque village. The owner (I think) went to the trouble to go to the post office to pick up leaflets on the local and varied walks in the area for us!! We returned for lunch, tasty club sandwich and a hot smoked salmon bagel with locally made natural yoghurt which gave a far better texture and freshness to this dish than the usual cream cheese . Thank you again for the food and hospitality.

Although we didn’t book it was busy & we were lucky enough to get a table for 2 , must book for next visit to avoid any disappointment! We chose the eggs Benny , one ham & mine the salmon & I requested sourdough . It was a generous helping with 2 poached eggs beautifully presented & very tasty … one tea & one cafe latte I love those mugs! Excellent service as always with the usual warm welcome ! Well done folks !

We've on a few occasions dropped into Lewis and Clarke for treats and coffee beans. During lockdown they had a fantastic takeaway menu - delicious! As a result, we decided to treat ourselves to a Lewis and Clarke afternoon tea (takeaway). Oh my we were not disappointed! So much yummy food displayed on a takeaway afternoon tea stand! We took it up the 'Muirs in our van and ate afternoon tea whilst enjoying the view out over East Lothian, Firth of Forth and over to Fife. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty. The sausage roll lovely, just the right size too! And well, the sweet treats are divine! Éclairs, chocolate orange dome, blackforest gateau, strawberries and cream dome and scones, with cream and jam! What an absolute feast!!!! Highly recommend! Oh and on a personal note, the owners are just lovely - they take pride in what they do and it shows in the quality of what they give you.

We were slightly disappointed by our visit to this cafe. I had heard good things about this place so it was unfortunate that it didn’t meet our expectations. Staff were very friendly and there was a good selection of food (both sweet and savoury) and drink to choose. I had a blooming marvellous tea (that was its name) and my wife got a hot chocolate, both of which were nice. We both got a pork pie and my wife got a chocolate mouse dessert and I got a pistachio and cardamom muffin. The pies were ok but we weren’t a massive fan of the gelatin inside. I’ve never had a pie with so much of it. I suppose that’s what happens when you have it cold. My muffin was felt stale and lacked flavour. My wife’s chocolate mouse thing was very tasty. Overall, it came to £26 which we felt was expensive. Perhaps we came at the wrong time or ordered the wrong things but we were sadly disappointed. The shop itself is really nice and you can buy bread and other household stables which is a nice touch. We bought a rye loaf which was really good.

What a find. We have afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday. Everything was lovely. A really interesting take on afternoon tea the savoury section had really tasty open sandwich, sausage rolls, not the usual sandwiches which was great. The sweet section was to die for delicious scones, mousse cakes, brownies. Just perfect. The staff was really friendly and very accommodating. Definitely will be returning

Absolutely delicious. We visited for Afternoon Tea and it was fantastic. They have a lovely selection of savoury items and sweet treats that are a little different from the usual. Everything is made with excellent quality ingredients. Fantastic staff and food, what is not to like.

A lovely little spot in Gifford! Excellent breakfast and they were very happy to cater for two vegans. Staff were extremely friendly and food was delicious. Would definitely come back for coffee and brunch :)

East Lothian's best kept secret. This is a tiny venue with a HUGE character. THe food is fresh, fabulous and made with love. We had a late lunch here on a Saturday - I had Eggs Benny which was light, fresh hollandaise sauce, perfect runny egg, with just the right amount of rocket on a piece of toasted sourdough. Faultless. My husband had a coronation chicken open sandwich with coleslaw which he said was delicious, and that's rare praise from him, he's usually fairly critical. We were unable to resist the patissieries - I had a white choclate heart with a raspberry filling - so light it felt like there were no calories, and so delicious I felt I deserved every one. My husband had the frangipane tart which looked fabulous, but I wasn't allowed to taste it as he wanted every mouthful. Absolutely lovely staff - full of the right sort of chat. Can't wait to go back!

We enjoyed an amazing lunch on Easter Friday, our first visit and definitely not our last. My husband declared the bacon French toast to be one of the top dishes he’d ever had. The toastie was tremendous too - not your average for sure. Well done to L&C for the whole concept, from decor to menu and sustainable products. We loved the ‘retro’ chairs, very comfortable and nostalgic.

This is everything a great cafe in a very small provincial town should be - popular with the locals and cyclists but special enough to make it a go to destination for folk who live a little further away. This weekend we had the smoked haddock chowder and the mushrooms with spinach and a (stunning) poached egg on sourdough with truffle oil. The food is home made on the premises, tastes fresh and uses local produce where possible, and it's food that just makes you want to lick the plate (even f someone is watching - because you know they would understand!). The cakes are delicious and the menu is restricted to a few (mostly light) dishes but you leave satisfied and with a smile on your face. As it should be. Prices are very fair and there is some limited table seating on the pavement as well as inside. What a joy to have this near where we live.

Enjoyed lunch including cakes sitting in the late autumn sunshine. Soup superb, sweet potato. Then the cakes. Oh my! Glorious to look at, and wholesome to eat. Not at all stodgy or ‘plastic.’ Staff so helpful and passionate. What a great find.

This is a wonderful cafe with nice coffee and homemade food including lovely scones and pastries. The pistachio bun was great! Nice to sit outside on a sunny August day. Ask nice food products on sale to take home.

I haven’t been to L and C since before the lockdown. I have just had lunch there with my family and I’m delighted to say that the food, the service and the ambience is still excellent! Thank you, L and C x

Great service and delicious pastries, will be back soon and look forward to it, need to sample more !

A very stylish cafe with restaurant grade food which is also dog friendly inside and out - a great find for us where we will return on our 2021 Scottish Borders holiday. We ate here on 3 occasions during our latest break in late September...

Great spot for lunch especially as it was sunny and we could sit outside. Excellent quality food and friendly service. The lobster brioche was amazing. Would recommend.

Stopped here with a friend when cycling over the lammermuirs (much quieter than the place opposite). Coffee was nice and strong and the homemade sausage rolls straight out of the oven were delicious. Finished it off with generous slab of salted caramel chocolate brownie. All...

Amazing bespoke Birthday Victoria Sandwich! Thanks Ronnie for your awesome triple layered Victoria Sandwich with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. The sponge is light and the combination of the lashings of fresh cream and my wife’s favourite berry combo is luxuriously indulgent and exceptionally tasty. Highly...

Home for a week, and ate here almost each day! In fact twice on one day! I have sampled burgers, french toast, toasties, Cullen skink, sausage rolls, burritos... superb creative cocktails with popcorn foam!! Excellent Fidra gin. Good herbal tea, chili Jam. Outstanding michelin standard...

We stumbled across the gorgeous village of Gifford as we travelled from a holiday in the highlands to spend a few days in the borders. This cafe was close to the end of its day, but staff were happy to serve us and explain the...

had lunch with a friend & my little dachshund, the food was terrific. We had lunch then an amazing cake and coffee. Very friendly, super service. Highly highly recommended Can't wait to return

This is not just cake. This is world class patisserie. Try the orange nipples, the rose, or the white lips... layer upon layer of intricate yuminess...... sadly I didn't get back for breakfast.... next time.

Enjoyed a lovely coffee and cheese scone at Lewis and Clarke. The service is fantastic, very friendly and helpful but allowed us to sit and chat without pestering us to leave. Their cakes, scones and lunches all delicious. A huge asset to Gifford.

As a group of cyclist we are always looking for new lunch & coffee stops on our route. We had booked in to this newly opened cafe for lunch and received a very warm welcome from the staff who immediately offered us some tasty mint...

I have been to Lewis and Clarke several times and have never been disappointed, I continue to come here because the coffee is amazing, the cakes and desserts are perfect and the customer service is the best I have experienced in scotland. I would highly...

Wonderful find in Gifford East Lothian. Went for a drive on a Sunday afternoon and my wife had heard bout this place. Gifford is a bit out of the way but this ‘Artisan Kitchen’ is well worth the trip. Nicely decorated and friendly staff with a varied menu and a good variety of hot and cold drinks and fantastic cakes. Saw a family having ‘Afternoon Tea‘ and this looks great so think I’ll return soon for this as daughters birthday is coming up.Well done. So good to have excellent new starts in East Lothian

Firstly I would like to write a few words about the staff.The staff is well trained and really polite, the cook is excellent with high level of skills and experience she can transform a simple plate to a delicious real treat!!The food and the cakes are really amazing and difficult to find similar in Scotland! In combination with the high level of hygiene, turns this place to one of the best in Scotland! Happy that we were here ! Thank you !!

Just found this place and I will be back! The food is freshly made, I had the special of Kedgeree (smoked haddock and rice), a raspberry chocolate "piece of heaven" and a scrummy latte! The service is great (table service), friendly and nothing is too much bother. The portion size was very good. I certainly didn't leave hungry! I couldn't fit in a wild garlic and cheese scone but it's my excuse to go back....OH! They have free wi-fi, which was perfect as I managed to get some work done!

This place is usually fantastic. Great service, nice vibe and love the alternative offerings of fermented slaw etc. Lovely coffee. Popped in with husband for lunch and he had soup and I had the ploughmans salad. The taste was amazing but they were tiny portions. Only half a cup of soup and the ploughman’s was like a miniature starter - but delicious. We are maybe just greedy!

I visited Lewis and Clarke with my neighbour and friend after a hilly cycle from Dunbar.

We popped in here while visiting locally and found a simple but imaginative list of dishes for lunch & great, friendly service.

Wow this place is amazing. My friend and I went here for brunch after taking our dogs for a long walk. We both had the pancakes, fruit compote, local yogurt with a chia seed topping. It was delicious. The rest of the menu sounded lovely too so we will definitely be back especially as the coffee was excellent too.

We have been going to Lewis & Clarke since the opened in Gifford. It has become our favourite go to for coffee and Gluten Free treats. I cannot praise the owners enough for the friendly service . We love their homemade sausage rolls which are the best I have had. We have been lucky to have had Afternoon Tea at L&C; and would recommend you book a table it was amazing.

Great coffee, patisserie and choice of delicious savouries too. Fantastic choice all of a very high standard. You won't be disappointed. Its an experience to say the least. This is a quirky cafe selling artisan products. Friendly professional staff. Can't stay away.

Discovered this new cafe while looking for a post walk coffee - what a gem! From the boutique decor using recycled barrels to the old style school chairs we just love the bespoke feel which is matched by the excellent menu which will satisfy those looking for hearty food as well as dietary needs. Takeaway and sit in - we ended up taking away scones, bread and homemade ice cream too.

I've been a regular of L&C; Artisan since they opened in Gifford. We usually go along as a family and occasionally bring any well-behaved extended family too... Very comfortable little place with a very friendly atmosphere. The owners are passionate about using good local produce and this is evident in the quality of what is served. The food is simply outstanding. From patisserie to the best toastie this side of Mars and everything in between. The chef is nothing short of a magician. (My brunch favourite is smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with air-dried ham - photo attached). Excellent coffees and teas from eTeaket and Glenlyon, lots of local produce on the shelves to purchase to take away, as well as L&C;'s own yummies - I'm rather partial to their Rosemary and Sea Salt Crackers. I've yet to try their Afternoon Teas, but all reports I've heard are marvellous! I look forward to returning soon.