Loch Arthur Creamery and Cafe in Dumfries & Galloway

I love this place a very special restaurant with super friendly staff who give you a great welcome, we are locals who lunch regularly and the warm inviting atmosphere tops anywhere locally. Great presentation of home produced products , tasty and delightful also the farm shop with amazing products a true gem of a place in Dumfries and Galloway

Frequently visited this establishment in 2004 when it was a small farm shop , it expanded and rebuilt 12 years ago and remains a hidden gem in Dumfries . Has a great ethos, the food is superb, the staff at all just delightful and the farm shop has the most amazing produce . Not to be missed if you are in the area or just worth a special trip .

A wonderful, friendly, homely place with a lovely variety of food and drinks. We visited for breakfast, sampling everything from fresh scones to full Scottish, all of which were tasty, well sourced and served with a smile.

We visited Loch Arthur Farmshop/cafe at Beeswick for some lunch. The place was clean and well kept. Everything on the menu is homegrown and produced on their farm. I had Mediterranean vegetable and tomato soup, to die for, it was so tasteful, this was followed by a salmon and cream cheese sandwich on Loch Arthur’s bread, this certainly had plenty of salmon in, tasteful. My friend had a burger with salad, again this was extremely tasteful, she asked for a little more dressing for the salad, this was nicely produced in a little jug, the recipe for this is “kept in the kitchen”, pity as she would have readily bought some. The waiter was attentive and informative, certainly a place we will be visiting again in this week we have away.

What a great find! Such good food, all made in-house, my partner and I both had quiche and salad with a bowl of seasoned wedges to share. Two slices of quiche each and a lovely mixed salad, really tasty although we would have ordered a small portion of wedges if we had known how big the sharing portion was. Very kindly they were able to box up the wedges for us to bring home. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was lovely, no wifi, so everyone was chatting. Good value for money and we are going to try and squeeze in another visit before we head back to England.

After a 1week holiday in Dumfries and Galloway we visited the café on our way home and found a gem. Great service by super friendly staff, brilliant food and what a nice farm shop with quality products. We will definitely come back when we're in the area again

Found this place by accident lovely cafe for drinks and cake. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. The farm shop was also worth a visit.

called in for our first visit while passing and we were in time for breakfast - we both had the french toast, which was delicious and very tasty. Bottomless filter coffee was very good. Had a walk round the shop and bought a few luxurious bits of food and drink - all the staff were super friendly and helpful and the food and drink choices were extensive. The goods in the shop were really great - bought some amazing bread and fruit juices - we left, vowing that this won't be our last visit. Sat outside on the nature-tastic picnic benches with our dog.

Lovely food, including vegan. Extremely friendly staff, great farm shop.Fabulous ethos. All in all a very special place

Adults and children enjoyed their food. I can recommend the cheese, cakes and coffee. The outside area was fantastic for children to run about and so beautiful.

Visited having seen review by The Hairy Bikers. There is a lovely farm shop with a wide range of produce, much of it local. We had tea and fabulous gluten free cakes. We chose to sit outside because we had our dogs with us and they are only allowed in the garden area. All the staff we spoke to were really friendly and helpful. We will def return later in the week.

Brilliant shop and we had excellent tea, coffee & cake in the cafe too. What a range of products, many extremely local - we came away with gin, honey, marmalade and their in-house granola! A lovely wee stroll round the garden too.

Very pleasant, friendly staff, delicious food. A nice spacious shop with tasty fesh produce which we bought after our lunch.

Fabulous foodie shop and restaurant. We saw the feature on the Hairy Bikers and decided to visit. We were not disappointed . The food and service were excellent. Lovely soups,sandwiches,burgers and potato wedges ! On our second visit we heard that Dave Myers’s had sadly died. We have a toast in his honour

Review from Marnie (10) “Best cafe ever. The focaccia was the best ever. The Victoria sponge was the best I’ve ever had. The staff were lovely and I want to come a million times and Neve (8) “The Chefs were the best chefs ever, because their food was amazing, I liked the waffles the most because they were fluffy and sweet from the syrup. I want to come back here a million times too”

And that is exactly what you get at Loch Arthur - glorious food !! Firstly there is the cafe. This is spacious with an outside area. There are no pretensions about this place, it is minimalist, in a good way, plenty of spaces between tables. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The food is all cooked/baked on the premises and is delicious. We always try to visit the cafe whenever we are in the area and my current favourite choice for lunch is Salmon and Vegetable Quiche. And then there's the shop ! Mostly organic, with a large range of products, many of which are not readily available elsewhere. As well as vegetables, lots of which are home grown, there is a butchery counter, again selling home grown produce, and an in house bakery, fresh milk and cheeses, again many of which are home produced. In addition, there are all the other items you need on a food shop, as well as household products and alcohol. As in the shop, the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We always enjoy our trips to Loch Arthur

Terrible service at lunchtime. We waited half and hour before we got served. It was just a bowl of soup. I could have been home and made it in that time. I noticed another couple who up and left without being served. Its not acceptable and will not visit at lunchtime again.

The owner of a property we were staying at in Southerness recommended this spot, so we gave it a try. The menu has some amazing veggie & vegan dishes, and they made our coffee & hot chocolate with oat milk too. The shop is amazing too, I could have spent a fortune. I'm so please we received the recomnendation as its definitely worth visiting.

The café and shop is located just off the road between Dumfries and Dalbeattie and has plenty of onsite parking. Accessibility is good for those visitors who are less able. I’m a fairly regular visitor to Dumfries and have side-tracked for lunch a couple of times this year as the food and service is reliably good. Despite the café having a fairly large open plan area it has been busy on both occasions probably testimony to its popularity even in its rural location. On a solo visit earlier this year I shared a large table with a couple of ladies, with their agreement, as there were no other available indoor options and the weather wasn‘t great outside. On that occasion I had a smoked salmon open sandwich served with salad, a flat white coffee and a piece of carrot cake all of which were delicious and cost just over £14. On a more recent visit, accompanied by my wife, we both opted for their chicken and leek pie which was served with new potatoes and vegetables (£8.95). Needless to say we had to have coffee and cake as the coffee is good and there is a tempting selection of cakes on display at the counter. My wife tried an unusual combination of Banana & Chocolate Chip cake (£2.80) and I had Orange cake (£2.60) both of which were tasty. The menu covers breakfast and lunch items with the likes of porridge, cheese omelette and French Toast featuring on the former and soup, sandwiches, burgers, macaroni, homemade pies and quiche on the latter. There is not a large selection but personally I have always found something to suit. In my experience service is with a smile and items are brought to the table in a timely fashion. In better weather there is an option to eat outside in the grounds, a popular choice especially with those accompanied by their dogs as these are not permitted in the café itself. Toilets are clean and it is worth a browse around the shop which has a good selection of organic products. Easy to recommend.

This restaurant and shop are both extremely good. We had a delicious lunch - simple but made of good ingredients - of soup and a sandwich. Staffed by welcoming people, in nice surroundings. The shop is brilliant and stocked with original items, some locally made. If we lived locally, we’d be back again and again!

On holiday in the area with another couple visited and stopped for lunch. Firstly the retail shop is just fantastic with a huge range of food from beautiful vedge and salads to meat, poultry, cheese and freshly baked products. Additionally there was a huge range of dry goods, deli products, wine, beers and crafts and eco cleaning products. All seemed very good value in comparison to many farm shops I have visited and consequently we bought quite a lot of things and all proved later to be excellent quality. We also stayed for lunch, it’s popular and you may have a little wait although if you choose to share a table or eat outside then generally you wont have to wait. Staff are pleasant and chatty while waiting to seat you. Our lunch was absolutely delicious and all freshly cooked. Some things obviously sell out quickly but this is made clear on the menu board. You may have a little wait for your food at busy times but this is not fast food and you can be reassured it’s worth the wait. All food is sourced in house and all made, cooked and baked on the premises. I thought the food was very good value with lunch for four and including ( delicious) coffee and teas was approx £30. Service was superb. I would certainly visit again and next time we stay self catering in the area we will take the opportunity to stock up on food from here for are stay rather than the supermarket. Finally while you wait for your food or drinks I would take the opportunity to read up on the back of the menu about the ethos of the place which apart from being interesting is also admirable.

Decided to have a drive here for lunch so we could also have a look around the farm shop. Lots of interesting products for sale as well as having an extensive cheese counter. As for lunch, very good. Pie of the day and pepper stuffed with mince. Ate outside as we had our dog with us. Could do with some wasp traps at this time of year as quite annoying. Would recommend a visit

Visited here a couple of times in the last week whilst staying locally. Once for lunch and once for coffee and cake. The farm shop next door to cafe is great to look round and purchase some local produce. Would highly recommend the cheese and cured meats! The cafe itself staff are lovely and friendly. Food was delicious, lots of choice. If the sun is shining you can sit outdoors too. Definitely a place to visit if you are in the area!

We all had soup for lunch - vegetable and chicken noodle, accompanied by a selection of most delicious bread. Coffee after, with some cake and biscuits. All very lovely, and like everything they serve, all good quality and local produce. If I lived closer I would be a regular! :)

What a wonderful place, great fresh food, lovely on site shop, the food was very good & so fresh, yes there was a wait for the food, but it was well worth it, if you are in the area and want a great lunch then you should try it here!

Great lunch. Friendly helpful staff. I had a beef mince pie with roast potatoes and veg, my wife had vegan haggis stuffed peppers which she enjoyed and my sister a charcuterie, also enjoyed. We had soft drinks and three coffees. Two o& us had large waffles with maple syrup, really light and tasty. Clean toilets. Great farm shop. Total cost with tip £60, which I thought was great value

Fabulous lunch. Really fresh, tasty food. Friendly, efficient service. We had hotpot served with warm bread; roast beef salad and pie and salad. Lots of lovely cakes for after. Restaurant is clean and light. Good toilets and lovely farm shop too.

This was a fantastic find for breakfast. Wife and I both had the Loch Arthur breakfast which was lovely. Nice open plan dining with lots of space and many tables at large windows where you can watch bird life. The staff were attentive and friendly,...

The cafe had a good selection of cakes but the main attraction was the farm shop to which it is attached. There was a good range of fresh vegetables and cheeses at reasonable prices. The cheeses included a number of Scottish ones as well as...

I had the cauliflower quiche which came with coleslaw and salad. It was delicious -it definitely had a homemade look and taste about it. Then for pudding I had lemon and thyme drizzle cake which was on of the best cakes I have had in...

Love this cafe and farm shop. Excellent, friendly service. Tasty food. Good value. Very accommodating to young children.

Lovely cooked breakfast made with very nice quality produce. Welcoming staff, nice environment and great farm shop. Rocket fuel grade coffee!

Coffee and cakes were delicious and the fresh organic produce in the farm shop is just amazing, so fresh and flavoursome.

We came across this farm shop and cafe on a short walk one sunny Saturday and decided to stop and look around and have lunch. What a brilliant idea that turned out to be the shop is full of home grown veg and home reared...

There is a lovely warm, relaxed atmosphere in the cafe and the shop, the staff are brilliant, very friendly and welcoming. The produce is delicious. I cant wait to return to try more things on the menu!

Attached to a farm shop based on this Camphill property, we couldn't have been more welcomed, and the brunch couldn't have been fresher or more lovingly prepared and presented. A real treat. And the farm shop was spectacular too. I suspect I'll be a regular.

We visited for a quick cup of coffee and found so much more The very best flat white I have ever tasted Tried the eccelfechan tart. A revelation in tarts. My new favourite cake All the staff were so efficient, friendly and knowlegeable I felt...

We were staying just up the road from this place and wanted to give it a try, we had read a lot about it online and like the ethos. When we arrived it seemed fairly busy but we were able to get a table outside....

Just really shocked to be charged extra for hot water with our tea. I’ve never had this anywhere before and think ‘profit first, customers unimportant’ is not a good attitude to portray. We won’t visit again. Any other cafe would be more than happy to...

Great place to visit.Lovely shop with some cracking produce.Cafe was excellent.Staff very helpful and welcoming.Food was very good.Great place to visit.

Lovely atmosphere with excellent food and hospitality. Calm, picturesque location. Even when busy there is room in their heart for you. Kind and caring customer service above the standard. First visit but one for next time.

Made a detour toviait and we were not disappointed. Food was delicious and cakes divine. We sat outside as the weather was pleasant. Dog friendly and the service was quick. Highly recommended!

Dropped in here to get some local produce for some chums (Pretty good shop), but I stopped in the coffee shop / cafe for a quick bite.It was just after the main kitchen close, so had coffee and a Scone. Very tasty.Staff are taking Covid Precautions very seriously, so a few minor delayes and inconveniences, but overall ... great.Can't think of any reason to mark them down. Keep up the good work.

Stumbled upon Loch Arthur farm shop. Food was delicious, big portions, lovely coffee and they had oat milk too! Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had our little dog with us so we sat outside. We’ll be back!

What a lovely place for lunch! Tucked at the back of the very well stocked shop, the cafe has lots of seating both inside and out. Lovely menu with daily specials all cooked to order from local ingredients.We had the chicken and asparagus soup, which was hot, thick and very tasty. Served with fresh bread baked on site.Staff were welcoming, attentive and efficient.

Soo glad I’d found a link to local produce and shopping in the visit Scotland website as this farm shop / cafe in Beeswing was mentioned so we headed there after Sweethart Abbey and glad we did. Had to wait 10 mins for table which wasn’t an issue as we could watch the birds in the garden. Nice menu, homemade and fresh and unlike some places that say that this food definitely was. Menu option and specials, most produce local and made in the village etc. Anyway 2 teas, 2 fentimans drinks, 1 large soup n sandwich, 1 special mince round, 1 charcuterie and 1 special blue cheese salad = £41. Shame we didn’t have room for the fresh baked cakes. Afterwards a stroll around the farm shop and a few purchases made. Glad we found out about it, we even saw red kites en route.

We stopped off here for lunch and some food shopping. It is a popular place so expect some queuing. Everything is cooked fresh and is home made and as you would expect very tasty and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and efficient and service is fast.Travelling from Dalbeattie to Dumfries and you've got to stop off here.

We were warmly welcomed on a wet and chilly day, service was polite, efficient and friendly throughout our visit. Covid guidelines are taken very seriously and appear to have become second nature.We both opted for savoury scones which were delicious and served with a small side salad, then shared a cake with coffee, all the food was very good. If we lived nearby this would certainly be a regular place to visit, the farm shop attached is also exceptional.

The first time we went I had a hummus sandwich with soup, the second time I had the hummus sandwich. Their GD & DF bread is delicious. We took a couple of loaves away and my husband who eats everything scoffed it too. The staff were really kind and welcoming - a flavour of their ethos. They are coping well with the C-19 restrictions. Support them please. I want to go back next year :)

This cafe and shop sells wonderful largely organic produce. It is well organised and you are made to feel safe with the arrangements that they have in place for reducing the risk of spread of the virus. The menu us supplemented by the daily specials. I would highly recommend the pies, baked in a lovely light pastry and coming with a salad they make for a hearty lunch. The cakes are wonderful so remember to leave room for a slice! The shop is a treasure trove of healthy foods, both vegetables and other essential items of food including freshly baked bread. A great experience and worth making a detour for.

I dropped in here recently for a tea and some cake with my elderly mother. There are several parking spaces for less able customers close to the entrance so that was welcome and I know from a previous visit that the disabled toilet is spacious and easy to access.This was our first use of any hospitality since Covid-19 measures were introduced and I was quite impressed by how well it was organised. The cafe entrance is now separate from the shop and a suitable path has been laid around the outside of the building leading to the garden. There is hand sanitiser to apply and benches and tables are well spaced in the grounds. It was a very sunny day so quite pleasant to sit outside and many were doing so. Each bench/table has a number and you just provide that to staff when ordering inside (mask required). There were a few guests indoors, although again well distanced. Contactless payment.The order was delivered to our bench and we were asked just to leave the dishes on the tray when we finished and it would be collected.Nice pot of tea each and we shared a delicious slice of orange sponge.Staff pleasant and peaceful setting to enjoy our short break.

We love this place. We were coming on holiday to Galloway and I'd seen it as a possible farm shop for supplies. But it was also suggested by the people running our holiday cottage. So we made a point of stopping before we got to the cottage to pick up some pre-ordered meat and other supplies. We stayed for coffee. Then came back for another lot of supplies the following Friday for our second week. Coffee again. Then came a third time to get some goodies to take home as well as have breakfast on our last day. It's a fantastic charitable enterprise but the produce from the farm shop is really excellent. Very high quality, largely free range and/or organic. The cheeses are a superb choice with lots of Scottish options including their own amazing farmhouse cheese. Lots of other great produce including veg, much of it from their own farm. Plus they have an arrangement with a fishmonger who is there on Fridays. The cafe is a lovely spot. No dogs indoors but a lovely garden and some sheltered tables if it's raining. It's clearly very popular with locals as well as visitors. And they obviously think highly of their staff and customers with some first class Covid procedures. We loved it so much we made a donation to their charity for the great work they do.

First - Well done for your covid 19 - a nice system in place.Food wise - Poor to say the least. Beef sandwich - the beef was cut so thin it was nearly transparent and a poor serving for the price. I have been coming 3 to 4 times a year (since you opened there) when in the area and the food and service seems to be going slowly down hill. Invisible to the staff today after we had been seated. People came in after us and got served we had to signal for service. Wouldn't have minded if busy. Thought we were sitting under Harry Potters invisibility cloak at one stage. Feel like I have spent a lot of money on very little. Looking forward to my tea now as still very hungry.

Went to this wonderful gem of a farm shop and cafe twice during our recent holiday near New Abbey. The food was amazing, plenty of variety and wonderful combinations of ingredients and flavours. The cafe staff were dashing around like whirling dervishes taking orders, serving and cleansing the tables after each customer. Covid procedures were clear and easy to follow. Food was excellent value. I'd thoroughly recommend a visit.

I was at a loose end one sunny morning, and decided to venture out for a coffee. Juts my second outing since lockdown easing, so I chose somewhere I already knew was nice. The new arrangements seemed well thought out. I ordered at the door before sitting outside. Sanitising stations and masks were available. The cheese scone (and doggy bag for the uneaten half) and macchiato were lovely. I was there just after 10, and it wasn't yet busy. I also visited the shop, to purchase excellent veg, meat and flour. Overall, it was great little outing.

Excellent food and such friendly staff. Especially difficult in these C-19 times with face coverings but the staff dealt with it well, were cheery and nice as always. Food great also as usually. Some great cheeses from the shop for dinner also purchased. Well done Loch Arthur!

This friendly cafe offers table service and a good selection of light meals and snacks, there is also a deli counter and parking is free.

Great menu and specials selection. Opted for the open roast beef sandwich and a nettle tea. Very tasty. Nice selection of local produce and efficient and friendly service. Will definitely be back.

Great shop, deli and cafe. Staff are so helpful. Food and coffee very good. The cafe is beautifully enhanced with a lovely warm log fire.

Dropped in here just before christmas. Very busy restaurant and so had to wait for a small time for a table. Coffee was excellent and the scones super. Great value for money and friendly staff.

This was my first time to Loch Arthur. Heard very good reports especially from my dad who is a regular visitor. The surroundings are lovely. The staff and service you could not fault. I had the all day breakfast scone. Wow best scone ever. I will certainly return especially in the summer.

Visited here before had a lovely time yet again would recommend a visit to the shop as well food great.

Lovely bright surroundings, very friendly staff, great food espically the porrage, fast efficient service, great adjoining shop, will call again, plenty of parking

Lovely place to eat plenty of variety. Friendly attentive staff. Very good farm shop with a good range of products.

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT... the story behind the community that is past and present is truest remarkable. Lovely staff and a lovely array of homemade items I highly recommend a visit

Myself and my husband visit this special place every birthday. We even shared our table with strangers, great birthday, nice food, friendly staff.

came in yesterday for the first time with my friend to have a catch up and it couldn't of been better, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was so calm and relaxing even though it was busy, every table full! ended up with a lovely waitress who we could see was busy looking after everyone but still had time to make us feel welcome and chat to us about the different options we could have for lunch, then when it was time for cake she didn't have to convince us!! as the cakes all looked good and what we picked was delicious! i was sat at a lovely little table, 17, and i hope that next time we are in so is that waitress as she made our experience so much better

Home made Soup and Fresh Sandwiches are brilliant,Barrie's Apple Tart is excellent.You will have to wait as all Food is freshly prepared-the wait is worthwhile as it is excellent.Friendly Staff and clean eating area.Good Selection in the Deli.

Visited here for the first time and it did not disappoint. The smoked salmon, cream cheese on sour dough open sandwich was lovely. You could tell everything is homemade and fresh and I could pick out all the flavours, even the butter. The coleslaw was really nice without being full of mayonnaise. Reasonably priced. The shop was full of interesting food and the homemade tzatziki is really tasty.

We went here as my husband had been here before and said it was great.Incidentally it was our wedding anniversary.Firstly the positives-the staff were friendly and the tables were clean.We were seated as soon as a table became available and they took our order-so far so good.The food was not good-we had chicken and sweetcorn soup which was basically water with no sign of any chicken and one kernel of sweetcorn.I then had a roast beef sandwich which was very fatty.It also had gherkins on which was bizarre,especially as it had no mustard and none was offered.Trying to get the attention of a waitress to order dessert and coffee was very difficult.After 15 minutes we managed to flag one down and ordered.Then she totally forgot about us so 20 minutes later my husband asked about our order and she hadn't even put it through as they were busy!By this time i had had enough,I am in a half leg cast and could no longer bear to sit and wait so we just went without.At the checkout we voiced our complaints and they gave us a couple of complimentary biscuits as if that would make up for the fiasco.We won't be returning.

Our first time at this cafe. We missed the 'please wait here to be seated' sign but that didn't seem to cause a problem. It was busy, but people seemed to be happy to share tables. Service was efficient, and with a smile, and nothing seemed too much trouble. Quality of food was great, and we are about to try re-creating the soup - but don't think we will get it quite as good somehow. Thank you for a nice lunch, ambience, and lovely location.

Great coffee and wonderful food. Staff very friendly, gluten free products bake in own onsite bakery including fantastic gluten free bread which my husband had and which we bought freshly made to take home with us. The cheese section in the shop has a fantastic choice and very knowledgeable staff. The toilets are as you expect exceptionally clean too. they also have accessible toilets for disabled persons. Wish we had found this beautiful place at the start of our holiday then we could have visited more often

Came here for a light lunch on a busy Saturday and the three of us shared a large table with another couple of women.

A great wee restaurant and a brilliant deli/farm shop. Great for coeliacs and veggies and great for slow food.

Fresh food, nice staff with knowledge of the products. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. However, NO cream and so many cakes. Weak coffee. We tried it as it's local and believe in keeping it local, but it's just not for us.

We went for lunch and were a bit disappointed by the lack of vegan fare on offer. When the food arrived the portions were small but the food was OK. Nice place to visit and the shop has many interesting things. Service was OK but not warm and welcoming as I would have hoped given people had said what a nice place it was.

I often meet friend’s here for lunch. They specialize in home made soups which are a wee bit different from the norm. The food is freshly prepared on premises & the staff are always very pleasant. Perhaps not a vast choice of menu, but always something suitable whether vegetarian or not. The shop too, is very nice to look round - it has lovely fresh food and some unusual produce.

Very friendly and helpful staff, good food and coffee and a nice atmosphere. We really enjoyed stopping off here and will definitely come back

A lovely building. A cracking farm shop and a lovely cafe. I had a BLT and Mrs Gardener an Omlette. Both were excellent. Good service and friendly and helpful. Bought some wonderful cheeses and bread.

The milk was lumpy. It was explained that it was unprocessed milk. We found it entirely off putting and could not drink tea. It completely spoiled it for us. Who wants lumpy milk? Won't be returning.

This is a really wonderful place and everyone is so friendly and warm. The farm shop is extremely well stocked and has a huge range that’s beautifully presented and very reasonably priced. The cafe is spotless and very tastefully furnished. Overlooking its quiet and peaceful surroundings, it has such a lovely ambience. And the food is out of this world!

Great selection on offer in the Cafe,all freshly prepared and delightful to eat.Good selection on offer in the Shop,especially the Bread.

Fabulous shop, great cheese, meat and organic veg as well as a small range of ethical, beautiful gifts books and wines. There is a thriving cafe with a lovely outside are too. . Be prepared to wait a little because the food is fresh and beautifully presented. It's a light lunch, cake and coffee wide variety of herbal teas and other drinks place (or a late breakfast/brunch stop). Every penny you spend supports the Loch Arthur community. Some great walks nearby too.

Really nice cafe. Good coffee. Fast and friendly service. Beautiful view out to fields and pond. Lovely shop with loads of fresh produce and nice gift items. Highly recommend!

We enjoy a visit to Loch Arthur. Can be very busy at lunchtime, but food is tasty and freshly prepared. We had an afternoon coffee + cake this time. Service is friendly, and the cakes are great. Carrot cake and coffee cake were our choices this time - delicious, big slices and not overpriced. The toilets are clean, and the shop sells a variety of tempting products. We bought the Victoria plum jam and Loch Arthur’s own orange and chocolate biscuits which are really yummy. Lots of healthy foodstuffs, toiletries and household items on sale. Definitely worth a visit.

Great food, a wonderfully light-filled space, warm ambience, good coffee and a social purpose, what a combination!

Arrived at the farm at 1.15 obeyed the sign to wait to be seated after a 10 min wait eventually told just "to grab a table!" Sat at this said table for 15 minutes without any interaction from wait staff! Eventually gave up and left! Will never darken their doorstep again. Never have l waited so long in any of the places l have visited all over the world.Atrocious!

Very nice meal. Good service with cheerful staff. Light and airy with good washroom facilities especially for wheelchair users.

cafe and farm shop, highquality produce. nice clean cafe cosy, really nice staff, good selection of alternative food

Excellent quality of food and service. Best place to eat in the area. Local, fresh ingredients very well presented.

Lovely staff, excellent coffee and scones. Delicious bread, granola and home made quiches to buy from the shop.

very busy lunchtime venue, healthy options, food is always great, service is great, owner/manager generally does the rounds checking everything going smoothly!

Brilliant food great atmosphere. Been many times great for a lunch or a quick coffee. Highly recommended

Loch Arthur sits in the Dumfries countryside at Beeswing. It is a residential community including those with learning disabilities. It has its own farm and market garden which provides some of the food on sale and served in the tea room. Other food comes from the local area and further afield with all of it being organic. It also provides other goods for people living in the area.

Being local, I often drive out to the cafe because it's worth the effort to get fresh, tasty food and brilliant service. Sometimes it's a wee bit slow when busy, but hey, that's art of the charm. I buy a lot of food gifts as well as fantastic meat and cheese for us in the shop and have used the gift order service to send fantastic gifts to my family and friends all over the country. The staff are dedicated and friendly. The surroundings beautiful and your money is going to support the most amazing community. What's not to like?

This is a great place to have a light lunch. You can be sure that there will be some interesting specials to supplement the main printed menu. See below:

I’m fortunate enough to live locally to this extraordinary place. It’s a way of living and a community that shares it’s produce alongside its ethos. Always a joy to visit.

Very pleasant and popular cafe at Loch Arthur, Camphill Community.

Each time we visit we select something new from the Menu,this time I selected Beef Olives with Chunky Vegetables,this was an Excellent Choice.For Dessert I chose Barrie's Apple Cheesecake-fantastic.

Gem of a place, outstanding cafe and farm shop with lovely produce. Good range of special gifts, will be back very soon.