Mad Hatters in Dumfries & Galloway

Called in for a light lunch on a day out to Castle Douglas, had our dogs with us so looked for a dog friendly place. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and immediately offered our dogs a bowl of water as it was a warm day. The food was good cafe food, no frills but quick, tasty and well cooked. The place is very pleasant inside, well decorated (loved the mad hatter drawings and the dog bags) and surprisingly spacious and comfortable. If we are ever in that part of the world again we will definitely return.

Friendly welcome and excellent food. I come every year. I noticed last year that baked beans had become part of the Scottish breakfast. Today I felt I got far too many beans, but you do get toast with it so you can have beans on toast as well as bacon, egg, sausage and tattie scone!

You got the wrong date next year ,we are patiently waiting for our money refunded.Because of your mistake we ended with no accommodation ,my sister was on end of life ,we were desperate to stay over night Not very good try better next time

Good honest food at reasonable prices. Clean and welcoming. Friendly staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to return. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Great wee cafe. Food is always fresh and tasty. Service is friendly and quick. Dog friendly too. The brunch is so good. Rolls and sandwiches are deep filled. The chips are very tasty. The homemade soup is awesome.

Found this by chance as was looking for somewhere for breakfast that was open at 9am and dog friendly. Perfect choice the breakfast was lovely and the staff very friendly. It was busy even before 930 and would imagine would stay that way judging by the menu choices. Would recommend and return next time in the area.

Came here whilst on holiday for a week in September. The staff were really friendly and the place was spotless! All seats and tables were cleaned straight after someone left their table. It was a lovely place to stop with our dog for a coffee. The homemade soup was delicious and very filling. My partner also said the breakfast was very tasty and the portions were a good size

Went in for a quick bite. Food was really nice and excellent value for money. Service was also very quick and efficient. It was also really busy and had a nice atmosphere. Have to agree with previous review though that decor was a bit odd for the name of the cafe and the toilets could have been cleaner. Nice enough though.

Visited here for first time, food was good and service was quick. It was cheaper than other cafes around too.Although the decor is a bit tacky! Not sure why they call it mad hatters? As there is only a few alice and wonderland pictures on the wall, with dog mechandise everywhere else.Toilet werent very clean either but they are very dog friendly!

Lovely friendly cafe good food and good service even down to the dog treats. Very friendly atmosphere

Lovely quirky cafe which has lovely dog related gifts. Friendly staff & good value for money. Great menu & we enjoyed a delicious Scottish breakfast 😀

Lovely dog friendly cafe in the centre of Castle Douglas. Great choice of meals, lovely decor and wonderful staff. Service and food ( hot and very good) were prompt and the dogs were treated to a cheeky biscuit or two.

Parked outside got out of car and approached the door to have it shut in our faces and the lights turned off. The lady just glared at us. It was 3/4 of an hour before the closing time stages. All the lady had to do was say sorry closing early and that would have been acceptable but the hard faced clear off face was extremely bad mannered. I have eaten here before but never again and will advise family and friends to avoid.

Went here for lunch with my parents on a day trip to Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright. Had french brie and broccoli soup and cheese and onion toastie. Both were delicious and hot when delivered. Service was good. Would recommend popping in here, if you are ever in Castle Douglas.

This is a small pet friendly cafe on the main street in Castle Douglas, it has a few tables and chairs in the entrance, comfy seating in the middle. If you looked in you would think it was full but go in and check, there is more hidden seating at the back.The food is reasonably charged, basic menu, but all food prepared to a high standard.The cafe staff a all very friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them.I would recommend you pop in, if your ever in Castle Douglas.The only negative and it is slight, the cafe is called Mad Hatters and yes you can see bits of things that relate to the Alice in Wonderland theme, then it is over looked by the numerous shopping bags with pictures of dogs on them. I am a dog owner and if I wanted to buy cards or bags with dog pictures on them, I would purchase them If they were in one place on a stand near the paying counter and not splattered all over the shop! It’s a shame really because the cafe could be made to look much better in the theme the name suggests!

Lovely cafe which sells a cracking Scottish breckfast . Coffee is nice too. Anywhere that allows dogs will always get our custom it's such a great thing to do. Most dogs are far less messy that people anyway lol. They brought a treat and a bowl of water for my dog which is very appreciated. So thank you for our lovely food and accepting our dog too.

Small coffee shop at front then nice little sitting area with bout 5 tables and comfy chairs, then another dining area I think this is mainly for children as toys and other items for kids situated there, and mostly families eating in that section. Coffee ws lovely I had a scone which though edible wasnt the best i have tasted but ok and served with a smile. Gluten free options were 4 bought in tray bakes which were nothing exciting but fine. The one thing that really let it down was they had no accessible toilets for disabled customers. I use a rollator walking frame and had difficulty getting into the ladies so I dont think anyone in a wheelchair could in there. The toilets also leave a lot to be desired, the floor between the 2 cubicles was absolutely filthy and needs to be addressed also the ceiling fan was very dirty too. Such a shame as the staff were very nice and friendly and the food was not expensive. Jut felt let thmselves down with the hygiene part.

The flags outside highlight the cafe. When u go in go through past the counter, more comfee seating.

My family and I love to come here for lunch whenever we’re in Castle Douglas. We like to try something new every time we’re here and have never been disappointed.

A dog friendly cafe that serves the best soup and a panini that I’ve had in a very long time. Great prices, great service and a credit to the area. Love it !

Love the welcome and the coffee - and, as the staff would tell you, the scones. Its a place to catch up with locals and tourists alike. Fully family friendly with a bit decorated to appeal to children and a biscuit and pat for the dog.

Called in on a rainy afternoon with our 3 dogs in tow. Slightly luke-warm reception from the staff,we wondered if we'd made a mistake trying this cafe.However we took a table near the back of the cafe as there were a couple of other diners with dogs+ a bit of wooffing ensued.The place is much bigger+ brighter than it looks from outside.Comfy tub chairs+ an area for children at the back. A comprehensive menu but we just fancied a sweet treat. I had fruit crumble+ custard + a pot of tea and hubby had sticky toffee pud+ ice cream and an orange juice. Very generous portions!The crumble was just the right sweetness+came with a proper jug of custard.The sticky toffee came with 2x scoops of ice cream.After we'd ordered,various staff came over to fuss the dogs+ give them treats which was kind. There's also a large selection of cloth shopping bags for sale on the walls featuring different breeds of dog.Was tempted to buy a whippet one. £7.50 each. Our bill came to £8.40 for our food+ drinks so definitely good value.Will call here again on future holidays

Tried the scones and potato cake with egg, both tasty. I liked the treacle scone. The place was very full including many families. It was nice to see that there toys for children and Alice themed pictures on the wall. Toilets were clean and well kept. A good family cafe.

Fantastic little cafe, offers the best vegetarian breakfast in Castle Douglas, also offers some of the best homemade soups, always fresh rolls, friendly staff and never have ever had a disappointing meal here. If you want a full meal or just a snack, sandwich, or teacake & coffee, best overall little cafe in Castle Douglas.

Went for a relaxing lunch and dpg was also allowed in ordered food arrived in less than 5 minutes so fantastic service. great prices also worth a visit

Our first visit to Castle Douglas as we found the details about Mad Hatters on a facebook page for dog friendly eating places in D&G.; We had a lovely lunch. Staff were very friendly. The food was delicious and our dog even got biscuits! Highly recommended if you’re in the area :)

Mad Hatters is lovely dog friendly and excellent food with friendly service. We always come here with Haggis it's lovely

Very good cafe food, pleasant staff, dog friendly, good value. We enjoyed lunch yesterday and came back for breakfast this morning. Both were very good.

Only called in for a coffee late in the afternoon, but the coffee was outstanding. So if you are looking for a really decent coffee in Kirkudbright then this is the place to visit.

We were charmed by this cafe. Food is basic but very tasty. I had a 'Rabbie roll" - haggis, neeps and tatties in a bread roll, and my husband has scotch pie, chips and beans. Otherwise the menu largely comprises sandwiches and toasties. Staff were very friendly and service was good. Would definitely recommend.

Our fav place for a quick bite in CD. Grandson insisted on treating us to a Knickerbocker Glory - a definite winner complete with Scottish strawberries! Lovely staff, quiet back room and always clean with good prices.

We went into the cafe with our jack Russel dog for some lunch ,it was absolutely fabulous,my partner had a big all day breakfast,I had a cheese and onion toasty,my toasty was loaded with cheese,it was so delicious,the I decided to have a dessert I chose syrup sponge with ice cream,but said I would share it with my partner,when it came it had scoops of ice cream and two spoons,it was lovely,the dog got biscuits and water the whole lot only came to£18 what a bargain for wonderful food and excellent staff,I would recommend this cafe to anyone

Stopped here as I was passing through with my mum.

Good variety on the menu, something for everyone. Lovely cup of tea. There were 3 of us. We all had meals, drinks and a tray bake for £23. Staff are helpful and pleasant. I'd like try the breakfast one morning.

Called into this cafe for coffee while on a short break. Experienced an extremely rude middle-aged waitress who was a perfect example to our children of how not to act or treat others. Shaking your head and rolling your eyes at customers when they are trying to clarify how they wish their coffee to be served then stomping off and telling one of the young waitresses to “serve these people” is really not endearing or polite! Somebody needs to go and learn a few manners particularly in front of children and the younger members of staff who worked there. Needless to say we left and had pleasant service at the Marchbank bakery further up the street.

We ordered a cooked breakfast. We really enjoyed it and found that it was good value for money. We also had coffee, which was excellent! This place is dog friendly, too.I will definitely be visiting again when we are in the area.

We stopped off for a coffee and decided to extend it to soup! We each had a different soup - both homemade both delicious! A cup of tea and a cup of coffee both grand! Service lovely! Very friendly staff (a lot Of them)

We stopped here for lunch on Saturday , we had left the lake district early on the way to Port Patrick . So we were too hungry to look around for a cafe !! We parked just down from Mad Hatters so called in and nabbed a window seat for 2 .My eternal diet meant just coffee with a slice of brown toast ( with jam )! for me . But my partner opted for coronation chicken jacket potato .this was accompanied by a very fresh salad which included nachos with chilli jam , pasta , etc v . It looked delicious and my greedy partner must have thought it tasted the same because he polished the lot off leaving me one piece of pasta !! very good value for money , excellent fragrant hot coffee . Good products cooked and served to satisfy any traveller . Plus a lovely careful young man who served us . Thankyou so much, a very good start to our wkend trip .

What a fab find! Superb food.. Soup, sandwich combo, and full breakfast.. All served with a smile and most importantly a lovely welcome from staff for our lively beagle puppy. We'll be back for sure.. Thank you!

Table not clean had to be asked for table to be cleaned. sent cutlery back twice to be cleaned (it was dirty not just water stains)on third attempt it was dropped on table with contempt. Customer obviously not right!!! Food was okay - nothing special but nothing wrong good portions. There are better options in CD

Wot a fab place food excellent staff lovely very welcoming best of all they love dogs. Great place good value

Great cafe, beyond dog friendly actually encourage dogs. Food great, carrot and coriander soup to die for. Lovely staff and plenty of love and treats for our dog Elsie. On holiday from Yorkshire otherwise would be here all the time.

Stopped here for a hot drink and bite to eat. We found the staff were not particularly welcoming and the crumble unfortunately was more crumbs than crumble. On the plus side the tea was OK and the prices reasonable.

Lunch and drink for 4 for £20! Soup and toastie was just great and kids macaroni for 2.50 was great. Casual and friendly service backed up a really great visit.

This dog friendly venue serves up all the usual fare of great lunch food, a grand selection of home bakes and cakes and fine coffee and teas. What makes this special is not just the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff but...

A great place to eat with excellent food and helpful staff. Also a great talented Neil who makes beautiful celebration cakes for all occasions. My grandson twins Lewi and Gregor recently had a wonderful cake of a football pitch and as the boys are Queen...

Always enjoy having a snack or meal and coffee and tea when we are in Castle Douglas visiting or shopping. Good value.

We visited Castle Douglas during our recent holiday and needed a dog friendly place to eat. Staff were helpful and...

Called in for coffee while visiting Castle Douglas. Quirky, busy cafe with good service and really good coffee !

Great traditional cafe. Simple good value food and drinks, very popular. Top spot for visitors with dogs who are very...

We visited Mad Hatters whilst on holiday, 8 of us and our dog were made to feel very welcome, the food was lovely and a great choice, water was provided for the dog and there was also toys for young children, great little place and would highly recommend, we have been several times before as a couple, and was happy to take our extended family back there, hope to visit again.

We popped in here while on a short break in the area and were very pleasantly surprised. It's a traditional little eatery with a good menu that covers everything from soup and snacks to more filling offerings and judging by what I saw on other tables, it all looks home made. Our order was taken by a very pleasant waitress and our beverages were on the table in minutes, promptly followed by our food, which was no mean feat as the place was busy. My brunch was a smaller version of a full Scottish breakfast and my wife had the same but with veggie sausages and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. A pot of tea for two with toast and two satisfying well cooked fry ups for around £11 is great value in my book. If you're ever in Castle Douglas and need a bite to eat, you won't go far wrong in here.

Visited the Mad Hatters on two occasions for lunch. Each time the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our two large Labrador's were made a fuss of which they loved. The food was on both occasion the best we had on our holiday, well cocked, well presented and large portions. The place was very busy on both occasions but the staff were well rehearsed on making sure everyone was attended to even the dogs of the owners. This place is well worth a visit.

Soup and sandwich great value and quickly served. Staff very friendly and happy to spend time advising you places to visit in the area. Would recommend to friends and family.

Superb! Nowt more to say....don't feck around.Go here for full Scottish.....get change from a fiver, and skip lunch....you'll still be full!

Food was average, but reasonably priced, and staff were a bit 'not bothered' about customers. Not much interaction with thew customers and several of them lounging about at the back of the restaurant when there were tables to be cleared. Not a good message to customers.

Popped in for lunch. Have 2 young children so split the macaroni. Was a goid portion for price. Gilled roll was tasty and egg and chips again is good value.Toys in back seating area for the children to play with.

Castle Douglas is only a short diversion from the A75 and is well worth visiting to eat at The Mad Hatter - and to explore the town afterwards.My wife had poached eggs on toast and I had an all-day full Scottish breakfast. The food was excellent and the service efficient and friendly. It was also nice to be able to find a dog friendly cafe with room for him to stretch out and doze. We found the Tourist Information Office nearby to be really helpful and, as a result, visited the free entry dog friendly nature trail at Threave Castle in the afternoon.Please note: Threave Castle itself does not allow dogs and requires an admission fee.

We followed TripAdvisors advice to visit this dog friendly cafe on a wet afternoon in Castle Douglas. Friendly, good choice of food and reasonably priced. Comfy place to escape rain showers and have a really good meal. Loved the omelette.

Called in on Friday 19th May. Staff were really friendly and the cakes looked amazing We both had a coffee and enjoyed the atmosphere. Some great gifts around especially if your friends are lovers of Dogs. The tote bags were lovely. And a unique gift

Good choice of modern food - we enjoyed a haloumi wrap with sweet potato fries and the chicken and leek soup. All very tasty and fresh. Staff were very friendly, providing good service.

Dog friendly and people friendly, food excellent, staff excellent, would recommend to other looking for a good cafe.

Visited cafe with my partner. Couple of quick toasties and a portion of sweet potato and garlic mayo dip and we were set for the day.Toasties were lovely, full of cheese and "proper" ham on the bone ham. Would go back for toasties. The smell of deep fat frying was bit off putting but apart from that the place seems fine.Not quaint or anything like that but with muckle toasties who cares. Will fill you up nicely.

A really good little cafe if you only need a snack or a tasty light lunch. Overall good value for money. Clean and well maintained. Staff are all friendly and helpful.

What a wonderful welcome for our group of 4 adults, 1 youth, and 3 dogs when we called in for refreshments on our visit to Castle Douglas. We found an ideal table towards the rear of the cafe where here was sufficient room for us all to sit comfortably. The coffees, tea, soft drinks and delicious home bakes were cheerfully served to the humans, quickly followed by water and dog biscuits provided free of charge to the hounds. This is a really cosy and friendly place to stop for breakfast, a snack or lunch, with a varied menu and very competitive prices. A great place, we'll be back!

When visiting Castle Douglas my wife and I decided to try the Mad Hatters for our breakfast.We had the flying start it was simply delicious and the sausages were the best we have ever tasted.The staff were very helpful and polite and would certainly recommend eating there.

Popped in here on a very wet Saturday lunch time. It was my 1st visit to Castle Douglas.We all had soup which was simply served but very tasty and definitely homemade.How refreshing to be able to eat indoors with your dog. There were 4 dogs in when we visited and all were well behaved. 1 wee woof from 1. But that was it. If only more places were dog friendly.We'll definitely be back for the food and the welcome

My family & I go to the Mad Hatters every time we go to Castle Douglas, the service is always fast & friendly. The food is great & is reasonable quick, I recommend this place to everyone.

A nice spot of lunch. Not fancy and inexpensive. ideal for families with children. Friendly, quick service

Great family visit large variety on menu from snacks to main meals.Also specials on boards around cafe.Try the soup and baguette combo great value for money the chicken and leak soup was excellent.Also a very good kids menu all priced at £2:75.Fast efficient service

My husband and I came to mad hatters on Saturday 15th October we had just missed the last of the lentil soup :-( but had a couple of toasties|salad & coffee instead which was beautiful,

Quite surprised overall with this restaurant which like in France welcomes dogs.Service was excellent, very quick and efficient also used by locals which is a good sign.Only had soup & roll but was all we wanted and offered a glass of water with our meal again that little bit extra that makes a visit a pleasure.Staff provided water for dogs and we saw no problems whatsoeverWill go back again

This is an excellent café to meet up with friends as at no time is anyone pressurised to get out as happens in our local cafes. Dogs are permitted and the food is wholesome and inexpensive.

Lovely attentive staff, excellent coffee (and I'm very picky) and good scones! I've been here a number of times and always had a warm welcome and the food has never failed to please. Dogs are welcome which might be a problem to some folk but generally there's never any more than one in and always well behaved. All in a pleasant place to meet up with friends.

Very popular little cafe, very reasonably priced & friendly staff. Ideal for breakfast or lunchtime snacks but they also do meals as well. Dog Friendly as well. Would thoroughly recommend if in the area

I meet here often with friends. Whether it be for a coffee & scone, lunch or something a little more indulgent we are always warmly welcomed. Can't fault it.

Our usual stop whilst in Castle Douglas , coffee and rolls excellent set you up for the day . Always good vservice from friendly staff . Recommended for anybody in Castle Douglas .

While in Castle Douglas with our granddaughter we needed a quick snack and the Mad Hatters was closest. The food while basic is excellent and the service first class. As we are in the Borders often we will call again.

Called in for quick bite to eat , it was great that we could take our small dog in ,service was very quick and friendly ( the young lady even brought the dog some water and biscuits) we all had homemade vegetable soup and ham sandwich soup was lovely and hot sandwich was nice and fresh , great choices available at good prices , will definitely go back . Well done to all the staff thank you very much

We went here for lunch on a Saturday Bank holiday weekend. It was busy, but we found a table and were soon served. We chose sandwiches, a panini and a Baguette. All came with a small side salad and a really generous amount of fillings. They were very good!We sat in the first part of the cafe which has typical cafe tables and chairs. Further back there are brightly coloured armchairs and even further back there's a child friendly area. As strangers in the town it was an excellent choice to stop there for lunch. We'll go again.

Popped in for Brunch whilst in the area. Service was quick and efficient, the food was of good quality with generous helpings and speedy service. One extra little thing I liked was that it is dog friendly. This may not be to every bodies liking but works for me and many other dog owners who struggle to find somewhere to eat whilst holidaying with pets. Keep up the good work!!

Lovely for a lunch, tasty and lots of variety, quick service. Café very dog friendly which was great for us as we took our 2 dogs in with us, would definately recommend!

Popped in for lunch this week with my 18 month old son. They have a great kids area at the back of the cafe with lots of toys and games to keep little ones amused.Staff were friendly and food was well priced, served promptly and delicious. Great wee place for a coffee or lunch with the family.

I would thoroughly recommend here for lunch. I had the Irish potato soup and cheese and onion toastie. Great value for money and very tasty.

This place is missing a trick! Yes there's green carpet on the banquette and they sell Alice crockery but the decor should be OTT with menu to match. The cakes were OK but the coffee was not to my liking at all.

A really good little cafe if you only need a snack but for anything else there are several other better restuarants in the town. I tried the all day breakfast and it was greasy and undercooked. The other menu items appeared to be ok but we won't rush back.

On a recent trip to the Dumfries area with my family and a dog , we visited Castle Douglas and searched for a dog friendly tea shop. Mad Hatters fit the bill perfectly. We had coffee, tea, milk shake with cakes and a hot teacake. All nicely served by friendly, attentitive staff. Our little dog was made very welcome and was served with a nice bowl of water. The seating and decoration was a mix of traditional and modern areas...very comfortable!We would definitely recommend Mad Hatters for anyone with or even without a dog. The menu offered a good selection of breakfast, lunch and teas that catered for all tastes.

On holiday in Castle Douglas and visited Mad Hatter a couple of times. The roll with sausage was fabulous, great coffee too. The staff are very nice and make you feel welcome.

Excellent place to take a break, have a really good cup of coffee and bite to eat. Lots of excellent food choices. Very friendly and helpful staff. You know it's good when it's a favorite of the locals! Don't miss out!

An excellent little venue with really good food and friendly service. Real value for money. A home cook style menu but it covers almost everyone's requirements.

Good food at reasonable prices and no skimping on the portion sizes. Lunch for three and a dog was enjoyed all round. Mac 'n'cheese was a struggle to finish but we kept going because it was so good ! Coronation chicken baked potato filled to overflowing and delicious too. Try the shmoo chocolate milkshake - you won't be disappointed. Worth a vist, enjoy...

Lovely little place. We just fancied a drink but decided on a scone and cake too it was lovely. All staff were really nice and was very clean. The menu was good and would definitely return. Likes how it wasn't just a regular cafe you could have anything from just s light snack to full main course and pudding. Plenty of space and move seating areas.

Great breakfast very friendly staff always smiling hard to tell the twins apart .Good value for money.Give them a try you won't be disappointed

good food, reasonable servicefamily friendly and dog friendlyvaried menunot hugely attentive though....didn't check if everything was Ok

Popped in for our lunch on a visit to Castle Douglas, been here in past and to me it's a nice little cafe. The staff are very friendly, the foods good and reasonable priced. I enjoyed my lunch and would go back again anytime!

Found this café on google as we were looking for a dog friendly place to eat. We received a friendly welcome from the staff who quickly brought a bowl of water for our dog!We had the homemade mushroom soup which was so tasty and a panini - I had bacon/cheese and tomato - all nice ingredients. Hubby had haggis and cheese which he loved. This is a true, hearty Scottish café - large portions, good value and true friendly welcome. Brilliant for dog owners.

been calling to madhatter's now for 15 years it's dog friendly & the staff always bring a dish of water for her & sometimes a saugage.the food is great value ,its clean and tidy inside .you can tell when your getting good food when a cafe is full all the time like madhatter's.yes it may need a bit of paint on the out side but its inside that counts.

Been in castle Douglas for a weekend camping. Went to this cafe for a coffee they do lovely flavoured lattes. You wouldn't think it from the outside but it's a nice place. Food was lovely traditional fry ups but good portion. I would recommend a visit.

This is a great place for arty people and dogs and young families. Everyone is very friendly and the food is fine - not great but fine.

Amazing cafe for any food but the breakfast is lovely, excellent as the dogs welcome too and also gets a free doggy treat!