Mad Hatters in Scottish Borders

Fun packed cafe, with excellent welcoming owners. Delicious rhubarb and ginger crumble and custard, and lovely chocolate cake. First visit, we will definitely be back.

Whilst visiting Coldstream, we came across this delightful cafe. The cafe is decorated with the theme of Alice in Wonderland, but the main charm has to be the warm, friendly welcome with tasty and great value food. We found the cafe to have a homely feel. The gentleman serving was pleasant from us stepping inside the café. We were only visiting the area, so we are not locals but we were not treat any differently to those who clearly were. The cafe is very popular with local people, which is always a very good sign. The gentleman serving us still gave us a polite welcome, and whoever he served it was noted that he knew their name and gave each of them his time and chatted to them, which we thought was quite lovely. We ordered cream tea for two which we believe was great value, in fact we feel that they could charge more. The scones were warmed and were of a generous size, with plenty of fruit in them. It was presented well with lots of clotted cream and strawberry jam, yum! We had a lovely teapot of tea with a shortbread biscuit. A visit to this particular café was delightful and brightened up an overcast day. Thank you for the service and the delicious cream tea.

Lovely tea room , fab menu choices , all homemade , the vanilla and blueberry scones were absolutly delicious . the high tea was fab . the restaurant itself is quirky and spotless clean . the gentleman who served us was so friendly and kind , and was so helpful whilst choosing from the menu .,I think your undercharging for this venue , the quality of the food and portion is generous .

Absolutely amazing. Super friendly staff, delicious food. I had the bbq chicken panini and my partner had a jacket potato with chilli con carne and cheese. Gorgeous place to be the interior is just beautiful. We decided to have a pot of tea which was served with a biscuit. Then for dessert we had their delicious Victoria sponge and chocolate cake which went down an absolute treat. We will definitely be back

The spot is great for breakfast and lunch. The coffee and dessert selection was fantastic partnered with an amazing lunch menu and service! 10/10 for me

Lovely welcome and fun surroundings ! We had delicious bacon and egg in fresh warm buns and Taylors coffee. Highly recommend!

What a lovely little tearoom. Great service from a nice guy. Lovely homemade cakes. We had the coffee and walnut cake- homemade - very light,spot on. We would've eaten there too if it were a little bit later in the day. The cooked food looked lovely too. Super reasonable prices. Very clean. Highly recommended. Ps Coldstream is very limited for cafes, food.Sad really.High St reminiscent of many a high street today - nothing of interest- looks unloved.

Popped in for tea and home made cakes really nice staff the cakes were yummy and the interior very cute. Also very clean and covid conscious. 5 stars

Incredible cakes and great value for money. Owners are lovely and try really hard to make you welcome and give good service. I can’t wait to come back for some more cake and coffee!

I was going to get a morning coffee and scone here, but despite the cafe being empty they would not let me in with my dog (a clean and quiet whippet). That's their prerogative of course, but don't bother trying here if you have a pet with you.Just to note, they have a cafe full of plastic screens, so are obviously taking COVID precautions very seriously.

Great decor, top service and first class food. I would particularly recommend the choice of excellent cakes and the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely return when passing through Coldstream!

What an absolutely delightful place.Despite the social distancing rules the atmosphere and the staff was so warm and welcoming.The food was outstanding and the main thing was that it was so fresh which was brilliant.I would definitely recommend a visit to the Madd Hatters Tearoom.Thanks as well for the recommendation to visit Norham Castle. An absolutely fantastic and very atmospheric place.This was part of a visit to the Borders and although only a short visit plenty was seen and it was a most enjoyable time during our staycation.

Had not long eaten so popped in for a cuppa. Was soon tempted by cake, after being informed they had just out the oven scones (scones, pronounced scones as in scones, not scones as in scones). Friendly service, good tea and enormous scones

When you visit a chain coffee shop you sell your kidney to afford a piece of cake that fits on a teaspoon. Not here, huge slab of homemade yummyness, compliments to Mrs Baker. Clean mindbending acid trip decor coupled with great coffee and super friendly service.

This is not the first time we've been in here and it won't be the last. Food is always freshly cooked, the staff are friendly and always up for a chat. When your passing through the borders make a beeline for Coldstream and The Mad Hatters tea room

Themed cafe as name suggests. Very generous portions and very reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly and had gone go lots of trouble To make customers feel Covid safe. For a cuppa or a quick lunch this is the place.

Saw this on way passed, stopped up the road and walked back. Really fantastic decor with additional Xmas decorations. The service was very friendly and food very fresh, the scones are delicious

Very friendly, welcoming and pleasant environment. Very good coffee and fantastic cakes which are very tasty. The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to ensure the customer enjoys their visit. We have had several visits and we will certainly be back again. Thanks you Mad Hatters!

We stopped in Coldstream just to stretch our legs and find a coffee house. Lovely town, wonderful spot. We fell in to this tea and coffee shop and had a great selection to choose from. Comfortable, welcoming and relaxing.

A lovely quirky tea room themed around Alice in Wonderland. Called in for breakfast. Food was very nice. Cakes look amazing! Staff very friendly. Would definitely call again.

Coffee cake excellent. Wide selection of teas and coffee. Amazing decor. Everything fresh and homemade, and beautifully presented.

Stopped in Coldstream on our long drive to Edinburgh, and this place was the perfect lunch break!Friendly owner, great range of coffees and teas, and simple but tasty sandwiches with the softest bread. The highlight though was dessert. All the homemade cakes screamed ‘Eat Me!’ it was a tough choice to pick one. Also the slices served were huge!!Very good value for money too with 2 of us eating, plus drinks and cakes for under £20.Will definitely stop by again next time I’m in the area.

What a great find, we just called in for a coffee and tea on our way back home. A warm welcome and some nice chairs to sit in. The place looks quirky and has a homy feel to it. Everything is homemade and that gives an extra edge to the experience.The coffee is freshly brewed and there are plenty of choices, as well as for the tea selection. The place has friendly staff and willing to do everything to make you feel at home. I got the feeling that the place was also used by locals aswell.

Zeer klantvriendelijk familie bedrijfje. Het restaurantgedeelte is klein, het kan dus zijn dat je even moet wachten voor je een tafeltje aangewezen krijgt. Het thema van de inrichting refereert aan Ellis in wonderland. Gezellig en erg Engels.

Stopped on our travels to this great place really nice food and we made sure we left room for cake, absolutely delicious, really nice décor, well worth a visit when in the area and we will definately be back. Nice to have proper coffee in a unique coffee shop

Really hungery post ride.(missed cafe halfway round ride).disapointed realy.no quality breads.no olive oil.this cafe is stuck in the past.mid day and the place is nearly empty.needs a revamp.and a uptodate menu.&coffee was bitter .sour .no creme.sorry folks but will give this place a miss in future

We were stopping for a coffee break and found this wee gem. Ended up with food and desert! Amazing decor, friendly staff, and the latte had huge wow factor. Will be back when down that way 😁

Fab scones, cakes and coffee. I lived in Milan for a while and Steve is the only person who can actually make a proper coffee!! Always welcoming and friendly and reasonable prices too .

lovely experience excellent food the maccaroni cheese was really good and my partners bacon sandwich was the best he'd had the cakes are to die for excellent chocolate cake and best scones ever will recommend and return. Very good value. well done .

A lovely little tea rooms with a quirky theme inside. There is a good choice of selection on the menu and the cakes are to die for. A good selection of tea and coffee and the service was brilliant. We j be back on our next holiday in the Scottish borders and I would definitely recommend.

Amazing place to visit. Highly recommended with some amazing cakes to choose from. Staff are pleasant and happy to help. Will return.

Not a place we would recommend or ever return to. Only good thing was the coffee. It could be so much better.

Extremely comfy place with fab home cooked food, great service, excellent coffee and extra special pudding with custard. One not to miss! How on earth this only manages no.2?!!!! I had time to waste and enjoyed unhurried excellence. Well, no, very well done.

Mad Hatter's on the High Street is such a lovely place. The food is wonderful & the hospitality is first class.

A light lunch of scrambled eggs and beans, with a lovely latte, but had to resist the delicious looking cakes as in training for Christmas. Quite trippy setting, bizarre but wonderful, definitely felt we'd fallen down the rabbit hole, though thankfully we didn't come across the Queen of Hearts, and we could get out of the door when it came time to leave - not your usual cafe, thank God! Owner/waiter most attentive and engaging. A small intimate place with the personal touch. We loved its relaxed atmosphere.

We visited the Mad Hatters Tearoom and had an excellent scone and cake. There were several varieties of scones and they were fresh and warmed and delicious!

My friend invited me here for lunch, I absolutely loved the decor, very unusual but interesting, loved looking at my surroundings and funny little gestures such as the Christmas tree in the window decorated with teapots. We we served very quickly, we both had paninis that were delicious and very filling. The cake selection looked lovely although we we too full to try, maybe next time. If you get a chance go.

Just driving home from Edinburgh airport after we had been to Venice, and desperate for a cup of tea. Didn't disappoint it was really nice, had a chocolate orange flapjack, and it really did taste of chocolate orange. Very reasonable prices, and the couple that own it are lovely as well. Best of it was the closed sign was up, but when the gent seen us staring hopefully through the window he let us in. Didn't have to do that but pleased he did. Thanks.

Sumptious scones, jam and cream accompanied by coffee selected from one of five options. The host was informative and attentive to our needs. Brilliantly decorated in the Lewis Carroll themes from his books which created an interesting but intimate feel to the treat of scones and cream.

I thought the outside looked very dreary but the inside was fine, and I liked the theme. However my pannini was horrible. I didn't even eat it which is very unlike me! It was spongy and not cooked (to be fair they were very busy). The owner asked a couple on an another table if they would share their table which I thought was very bad - if they wanted to share, they would offer. I could see they were not very happy about it. The owner should not have put them in that position in my opinion. The coffee was very good, and I thought it was very reasonably priced

In the area on holiday and popped in for some lunch. Didn’t have any cake tho they looked amazing. Lunch was ok quite basic but staff attentive and helpful. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

We travelled threw coldsteam for a meal we spotted this restaurant we ordered our meal which was 5 star then we tried there home made scones with cream and they were delicious staff were very friendly there was lots of character inside the tea room highly recommend this tear room

Visited with family for lunch. Lovely baked potatoes with generous fillings. Friendly helpful owner. The home made cakes are HUGE and very delicious, highly recommend the cherry almond slice.

My husband and I stopped here during our mammoth 500 mile round trip to collect a new car.

My wife and I happened to be passing through Coldstream, looking for a cup of tea. A local recommended this little gem to us and we thoroughly enjoyed our tea, coffee and a piece of gorgeous cake - just the job for a cold and wet Scottish summer's day.

Stopped in on way down south. Place is small 6 tables or so. Taylor’s of Harrogate tea, lovely, can’t say same for the homemade scones. Cheese and sun dried tomato, over cooked and lacking in taste. Would give it a bye.

Popped in for coffee and bite to eat. It’s ok nothing to rave about. The staff were very friendly but the food was a little unexciting.

Called in here for coffees and cheese scones when travelling to Edinburgh. A very quirky little place on the main street in Coldstream. Coffees and scones were excellent at a very reasonable price. Owner is very friendly and hospitable. A great place for a tea party!

Nice little lunch here. Sandwich and cake. Daughters treat so even better. Requested any fat cut of my meat in my sandwich which was no bother.

We were visiting Coldstream and popped into Mad Hatters for a bite to eat, we weren't disappointed

Great little place. Lovely selection of cakes & teas at coffee time. Love the attention to detail in the decor, real effort gone into the place. The guy (owner?) was really nice & friendly, a happy soul! Fantastic, thank you!

First time we have stopped in Coldstream we came across this cafe. A warm welcome was given when we went in it’s a very quaint cafe with lots of mad hatter bits all around . The food was very good we both went for the baked potatoes with very tasty fillings . Unfortunately we didn’t have room for any of the home baked cakes , but this has given an excuse to go back again and we will.

Friendly service, Excellent food. Décor based on an Alice in wonderland theme. Cakes and scones looked amazing but didn't have room after our main course. Worth a visit if in Coldstream.

Arrived during a busy lunch time period but this was not a problem as the service was excellent. I had the ham salad and the portion was very generous. My mother in law had the soup / sandwich combo which was very good. Prices were...

My husband and I were passing and just stopped in for some cake. Little did we know the wonderful selection of homemade cakes on offer. My hubby had some toasted fruit-bread. While I was looking, some freshly baked stem ginger cake appeared which I instantly...

Huge homemade cakes, a selection of fresh coffee and panini’s to die for in a quirky Alice in Wonderland setting. Cash only so do be aware of this before ordering your food!

Reasonable coffee and decent cakes make this fair place to stop in Coldstream. It is somewhat quirky being decorated in appropriate nick backs but that is part of the charm.

After walking around Coldstream looking for tea rooms, we came across Mad Hatters. First impressions were that it was a little different. The walls were painted purple and lots of Alice in Wonderland items around. We were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who we...

We stopped here for tea and pancakes while driving south towards Morpeth - the pancakes were freshly prepared and very tasty and the tea was, well, tea! Friendly, cheerful staff, and fascinating Alice in Wonderland artwork

Loved this place from the wonderful decor to the great service, if you are in Coldstream please go. I had Java lava coffee and an amazing piece of bright yellow lemon cake straight out of Alice in Wonderland it was delicious.

Cakes to die for!! Best Victoria Sponge I've had, plus fresh cream. Just don't count the calories. All homemade in their kitchen.

Eating at this tearoom is a real pleasure. Scones, sandwiches, soup and a daily special menu are all sourced locally...

Stopped by for a soup and sandwich lunch. "Home-made" soup was fresh out of the tin; gloopy and tasting mainly...

What can I say FANTASTIC! Great friendly service and food WOW!! Amazing will be back to bring family and friends.

An Alice in Wonderland themed café with lots of quirky ornaments and pictures. Felt very welcome even though there were...

Looking for somewhere to have a bite to eat we came across this lovely coffee shop. The menu choice is good and so is the selection of coffee types. We had paninis one ham and cheese and a tuna melt along with a coffee and a pot of tea all of which we perfect. If you are in the area then this place is worth a visit. Very good service would return if in the area.

Arrived on a wet day, to a lovely welcome, had a cafetiere of good coffee, and fruit bread, homemade I think, with irish butter, weren't rushed and would return if in the area again

This coffee shop is on the main road through Coldstream, it is not huge but offers a range of seating. They had a good selection of cakes to choose from at reasonable prices. They have a variety of teas to choose from as well and the coffee was good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

lovely place to have a spot of lunch sandwiches & cake are very nice & filling lovely cup of tea also very fair price

Hemos comido muy bien en este sitio. Los scones son deliciosos y los sandwiches fantásticos. La decoración del local es muy original.

A nice place for a spot of lunch. the service was nice and friendly and the food was nice and plentiful and at a fair price. If you like cake leave plenty room as the portions are enormous and freshly baked.

We live in Berwick, and have passed this tearoom dozens of times. A friend suggested that we called in sometime, and recommended their scones and Home Baking.I must admit that I'm not normally a cafe person, but we will certainly be going back to the Mad Hatters.The place was quite busy when we arrived, a good mix of visitors and borders folk, so I had a good look through the Menu before taking a seat.Like the surroundings, the owner is a bit unconventional, but not in a bad way.The range of Teas is amazing, and the cakes were just like my Granny used to make. We left with full bellies, and still with money in my pocket - Great food, and genuinely Good value. We will be becoming regulars.

We went in for lunch on our first day of our holiday and had very nice Panninis. We were too late for breakfast so went back. Excellent value breakfast, I love mushrooms on my breakfast so would be nice if they were added to the choice. Friendly service and hot food. My only disappointment was that we didn't have chance to go back again for a cheese scone as they looked amazing!

The madhatters tea rooms is a well run family business, it's well worth it's value and a place I visit on a weekly occasion, to say this place is a disgrace is disgusting to see, this person needs to take a look at there comment on this business as they are obiviously a competing business or someone trying to target this business for no reason, thanks to shaz and Steve for doing coldstream a world of good giving coldstream a good place to sit in and enjoy a coffee and a cake, thank you

I enter this place on a regular basis and I strongly disagree with the review below its always full of tourists from all over the world and has a very friendly atmosphere as well as serving great coffee, cakes and food. I think the review below must be talking about the wrong place. I suppose you should look at all other reviews before deciding on this place it all seems to be tourist based. I don't think that its fare of the review to say keep away from the place unless this person use to work there. Give this place a try and see for yourself don't let the review below decide for you I use it regular

A real find. Super afternoon tea served by very friendly owner. Cakes to die for at a reasonable price. The whole room is decorated in a fun way. Definitely worth a visit.

This themed tea shop offers lovely snacks and meals. Lovely desserts. Very reasonable prices.Had a high chair for children but a baby changing area would have been very useful particularly as this tea shop will attract families with children.Surprising that apart from the menu they do not sell any themed items, probably missing a trick there.We'll be going back before we leave.Some colouring sheets for kids while they wait would be good.The staff are really nice and helpful.

Stopped by with two friends before watching football just over the road.A warm welcome was received and we sampled a different coffee each from the large selection available. The 3 of us also had soup and a sandwich or in one case a panini.The leek and potato soup was excellent, the sandwiches and panini fresh and tasty. The prices more than fair and overall a good selection of food and drink. The cakes looked fantastic but we resisted.Decor is whacky, well, Mad Hatter themed!I would recommend very highly and return again if in the area.

Passing through on our way home to Essex from Scotland, & came across this lovely little place. Food was amazing with delicious home made cakes. Grand daughter loved the Alice in Wonderland theme.Was very impressed with the owner who went out of his way to help an elderly lady who required a taxi, she just walked into the cafe, he sat her down & sorted out the problem, even though it was very busy.Lovely atmosphere, comfortable/warm & nicely decorated. Spoke to his wonderful wife who baked the cakes & scones, just wish I could bake like that. Will visit again definitely.Highly recommended.

On a cold rainy/sleety day you can't beat a warming coffee and cake to warm you up. Not very crowded, but I think that was the weather rather then the establishment. Friendly proprietor and a good selection of coffee and cake. Bit a a fantasy world, but then we all need to take a step back into reality. My 5* ratingFood. 4*Service. 5*Atmosphere 4*Value. 5*

Really welcoming and friendly, it was busy when we arrived but a lady offered to share her table with us and we got chatting. You know the place is good when the locals come there for a good cooked meal and a chat.Clean, well decorated with lots of Alice details.Enormous cakes and great coffee.

Once you get over the theme shock. It is absolutely delightful. Coffee choice was unreal. Blends from all over the world. We had a French rich roast. Cafetiere for two was lovely. A must go if you are a coffee fiend.

If your passing through Coldstream or staying in the area, give this place a go for a nice cuppa and some cake. Decorated as Alice's adventure in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, this is a fun place for kids and adults alike. The coffee and cake was really nice and it's a wee gem in the Borders.

Highly entertaining café/restaurant. A real hidden gem and very accommodating. Thank you for our delicious breakfast.

Stopped by for a snack lunch. The cafe is a bit cramped. There were 2 customers seated at a table for 4 and they kindly moved to a smaller table to give us a seat.Service was alright although our drinks were served first with no option given to have them before or with our food. Soup was good as were the sandwiches. Drinks, understandably, were starting to cool by the time we had eaten.Good value. I would return here in future as the other eating options in Coldstream are not very good.

Freindly Tea room, breakfast was basic cash n carry stuff, which is a shame considering there's a Butcher just over the road but the coffee was great and the cake's looked awesome

We stumbled across this quirky, little 'Alice in Wonderland' themed tea room when we were lost in the Scottish Boarders, we loved it so much that we have been back three times all the way from Newcastle!The food is beautiful and freshly prepared for each visitor. The scones are unusual combinations that work sooooo well. The homemade cakes are generous portions!The owner is a lovely, friendly man who makes everyone feel so welcome and as if nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend.

A good lunch stop. Recommend. Friendly service and good prices. This must be at least one hundred words by now! For goodness sakes!

Good food at lunch time, in this quirky Alice in Wonderland themed cafe. Only minor criticism is that if you are in a rush for lunch this may not be the cafe for you, especially when busy. Fortunately I am happy to wait for the friendly service.

Very bizarre but amazing food!! All agreed it's lovely! The cakes, scones, the soup.... Would definitely come again. Great service with great food

Great service and great food in a quirky little cafe. Highly recommended to any traveller. Scones are fresh made and sandwiches were beautiful

Entertaining coffee break here. Had sold out of fruit scones and after a long conversation we ended up with huge pieces of choc cake served on a cake stand with clotted cream to go with it. Very nice. Lovely cup of tea - and plenty of it. Only charged for what we originally ordered. Will certainly go back.

After visiting the Coldstream museum and wanting a coffee, we walked along the Hight Street and came across this cafe. it had Mad Hatter memorabilia round the walls. We had coffee and the best cheese scones we had in ages.Thoroughly recommended

This place has been in the same hands for quite some time now this is the third time we have visited and each time the service and food have been excellent well worth the journey before our usual tuesday walk that follows. This cafe is a little different in it's decor and the food is good.

We visited the Mad Hatters on Saturday and enjoyed huge portions of cake and excellent coffee. Very good value in interesting and quirky surroundings.

Visited Coldstream on holiday and parked in the street. Got it and found ourselves parked outside the Mad Hatter and decided to try it. What a discovery! They have a choice of 10 different coffees and a superb selection of home made cakes - we had the cheese and mushroom scones, which were delicious. Friendly owner and reasonable prices. Unreserved recommendation.

Excellent home cooked food, fabulous cakes and entertaining surroundings. We had lunch here, the homemade soup was delicious and the cake afterwards was gorgeous. Well worth a visit!

Two of mine and my husbands friends brought us here on Saturday 4th June, it is a gorgeous, quirky, cheer café which is tastefully decorated, I love the bright, cheerful wallpaper on the top half of the wall, Children would love it there to. The owners are very welcoming, polite and friendly, it's a very clean, tidy place. The service was excellent and so was the atmosphere and also the value. I was amazed at how delicious the cakes looked there for I had to try a slice of cake, I had the mint choclolate cake it was delicious, my husband had the coffee and walnut cake and he really enjoyed that to, as well as his cappuccino. I didn't have a drink. Our friends had scones and and coffee which they enjoyed to. To the people that read this... If you are in the area make sure you go, you'll not be disappointed. :-)

Cream tea for two for £6:95- choice of tea or coffee, good scones and plenty of jam and cream. Decent little tea shop with friendly service. Cakes looked nice too. Also cooked specials and sandwiches on the menu.

What an amazing place! I’d just walked along the river bank from Norham, and was looking for somewhere for afternoon tea before catching the bus back.It was lovely to find somewhere just a little bit different (oh, OK then, quite a LOT different!). I was made to feel very welcome, and the cream tea I ordered was absolutely delicious!There is a place. Like no place on Earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, and danger! Some say to survive it: You need to be as mad as a hatter. Which luckily I am.