Mannerstons in Falkirk

So much about here is really good but a few things let it down. Most of the staff are lovely but there is one lady who is rude and patronising. Has a terrible habit of scowling, being negative and unhelpful and then calls you “hunny”. Service can be slow and food can take a while when busy but everything is cooked to order and delicious when it arrives. Toilets are tiny and wash hand basins difficult to use. On the whole well worth a visit and fingers crossed that one of the lovely friendly staff members serves you.

Myself and my partner went to mannerstons for some food as it had been recommended by some friends. Upon arrival we were seated promptly, however unfortunately the waitress who served us was not very hospitable for someone who works in hospitality. We arrived just before the change from breakfast to lunch so decided to wait the 5 minutes and go for the lunch menu. When the woman took our order she was very short with us both when trying to order from the lunch menu and told us we would need to wait and walked away when my partner tried to order a drink. When she eventually came back after having to flag down another member of staff, as we were left waiting a while, her attitude remained as if we were inconveniencing her. This brought an unpleasant atmosphere to our visit. On the other hand, despite the service the food was delicious, compliments to the chefs.

Went on the way to visit the House of Binns and stopped for some lunch. Shared a Fisherman’s Platter which brilliant in particular the Mackeral and Beetroot mousse. Service and quick and efficient and the staff were helpful despite being busy On the way home we decided to stop again for coffee and some cake which had seen earlier. Despite it being less busy the staff seemed to have switched off a bit and more interested in closing up (despite it being only 3:30) and needed to reminder we were wanting to order. Coffee and cake were excellent.

Lady serving never made eye contact or smiled , I pad service still needs customer interaction too , we felt unwelcome.Waitress that brought food and drink was lovely though. Good food x

Heel leuke, gezellige zaak met verse en mooie producten. We werden snel bediend en hebben alle 4 lekker gegeten, perfect voor een lunch.

We have been here many times and always had a lovely breakfast. However we were really disappointed on Saturday, not only was the food very greasy but the quality seemed really bad. The bacon was paper thin and again greasy, so much so that the only thing I ate on my plate was the potato scone, egg & toast. It's about £13 for a breakfast, so not cheap and if I had enjoyed it I would not have minded paying this. Nobody came near us to ask if everything was alright. I will be back but definitely not for a breakfast, maybe a wee scone next time.

Always good in here ! Expensive but it’s quality ingredients Always busy We’ve had breakfast and lunch here as it’s local to us Never had a bad meal The breakfast is quality , not massive portions but very very nice quality ingredients We will be back …. Again 🤣

Sadly disappointing . Lovely girl on the desk as we left but otherwise customer service to that was robotic and lacked lacked warmth , food was ok but presentation lacking . No check in to see that everything was ok or extras required . Breakfast roll presentation was well below previous standards . Thought it must have been bought over given the changes but seemingly not . Sadly not the experience we’d hoped for and won’t be rushing back .

Popped in for a quick lunch. Nice place, but quite noisy. Disappointed in our choice of food - I had the quiche with deli salad. Although the quiche was very nice with lovely pastry, it was very shallow so only a few bites. The salad was just mixed leaves with a few cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Didn't have time to try any cakes which they seem to be renowned for.

Mannerstons is a lovely place to go for breakfast, or at anytime really. The staff are friendly, the place is clean, and the food is delicious. On my most recent visit I made a complete hash of my order. However, the lovely waitress fixed it for me without any fuss or bother and I have to say that is what good customer service is all about. I wouldn't have made a fuss if the order had not been sorted as it was COMPLETELY MY FAULT. It is service like this, and the good food of course, that makes customers go back again, and again. This is one of our favourites place to go to for breakfast/brunch and we will certainly continue to visit. Also have to say that Mannerstons ice cream is the best ever! Oh, should also say that they have a lovely gift shop and sell some nice food.

I have visited here fairly often. The food is good, surroundings very nice and the staff are friendly but the service at best is erratic and frequently poor. Track and trace is good and tables well spaced. We stopped in for a coffee and sandwich at 16.10 ( it shuts at 17.00). We were shown to our tables and given menus. We then waited for 15 minutes for someone to take our order. Halfway through I attracted the attention of the waitress who waved acknowledgement that she’d seen us. What a shame she didn’t come over…..at all! Eventually another waitress came, the one who’d given us menus. When we asked for a sandwich she said “Oh sorry. The kitchen closes at 15.00 every day”! What a shame she didn’t mention that when she gave us the menus in the first place. By then there were no cakes left and we had to leave. I would like to say that this was unusual but unfortunately not. We have gone to Mannerstons several times in the hope that things would improve, even once mentioning to the manager about the erratic service. At that point we didn’t realise he was the manager and he pretended that he would pass it on !!!It’s a real shame because the food is lovely but we are not the only people who have said about the service. Shame really.

Well prepared delicious freshly prepared food. If it’s busy you may have a slight wait but we’ll worth it. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

Went here for breakfast as part on the eat out to help out scheme. It was very busy however felt very safe. Service was brilliant and food was great. The home made potato scone is worth an order!!

Been there a few times and it is always busy . Very helpful staff and certainly covid-19 friendly. Great food and amazing cakes

I have been a fairly regular visitor to Mannerstons since it opened and have always enjoyed the experience and food however a friend and I visited last week and I felt very uncomfortable with the lack of social distancing measures in place. The restaurant was full to capacity and the spacing between tables was a bit close for comfort. People arriving were being encouraged to leave their names at the desk and to wait in the shop area which was becoming increasingly busy also. I will wait until the Covid crisis is over before I return.

Stopped in for breakfast. Amazing food and the staff were so friendly! I would recommend the french toast!

Met a colleague for a business meeting. Lovely (busy) venue and a big menu. Happened to spot a Chef called Debbie Judge working in the kitchen and she is superb. Just had tea and Scone - both yummy. All staff, of varying ages were very friendly and smiling. Is so refreshing to see. Now I know Debbie is working there I will be back with my family to tuck into something more substantial.

This place is long overdue a review from us. We have eaten here on a number of occasions over the past year and it is consistently excellent. Staff are friendly, discreet and helpful and the ice cream (made on site) is to die for. It is half cafe/ half shop and sells alcohol and food produce as well as other goods. The only problem you will have is if you go for breakfast, do you stay for lunch? Is the fire on? Then the answer is yes!

This is the second time in a week we have ate in mannerstons. The food is lovely and initial service to take main meals is fine however once the main meals are finished the staff appear to be unaware that we've finished and are waiting to order sweets and coffee. Today we waited 30 minutes while more customers got seated, new orders taken but our plates remained. We eventually got up and left. The management need to get the staff more focused on the customers. The food is good service is poor.

Popped in here for lunch last week. Enjoyed lunch here on a few occasions. My friend and I thought we would see if service had improved any as we do enjoy the food. It was very busy so we had to wait for a table, not much of a problem so didn't mind. Our soups were served fairly quickly which was a good start. However, despite there being six members of staff on hand, no-one seemed interested in clearing away our empty soup bowls and enquiring if we would like tea or coffee. Eventually the owner came over and took our tea and coffee order. The problem with this place is not the quality of the food but the service. If you have all day to sit around and don't need to rush then I would recommend it. Otherwise I would try somewhere else (other good eateries close by) and service a lot better in my opinion. It's a shame as the food is tasty but service is appalling.

I always try my best to be fair when writing reviews. So, the good points were; staff very pleasant and friendly, food/drinks I thought were reasonably priced. The main drawback was it was COLD. I visited on a wintry day when it was snowing. The only source of heat appeared to be a wood burning stove in one corner of the cafe. Now, this might be acceptable in a small, 10 cover cafe, but the venue is really quite big. I heard several other customers having a bit of a moan about the cold temperature also. I think one of the staff said there is apparently underfloor heating but it only comes on at certain times. Anyway, it was a bit ridiculous everyone sitting with their coats and hats on drinking tea. It’s a shame but it’s put me off and I don’t think I’d return to be honest.

On a fini notre séjour ici, en prenant un brunch avant l'aéroport et on ne pouvait pas finir mieux ! Pourquoi aucun guide (routard, lonely planet) n'en parle ? Le cadre est génial, les serveurs sont au top, aux petits soins ! La salle était bondé, beaucoup de famille avec des bébés ou enfants en bas age, avec chaise haute etc..Le repas était délicieux, les boissons fraîches aussi. Si on revient en Ecosse, pour sur on s’arrête ici, tellement pas loin de l'aéroport (une petite vingtaine de minutes). Il y a également une boutique avec des produits locaux.Pour les fans d'Outlander, c'est tout a côté de Blackness castle (aka fort williams où Randall détient Claire avant que Jamie ne vienne la secourir) et de midhope castle (aka lallybroch)

Entry is suitable for wheelchairs, easy access to bathroom, which is spotless.Excellent table service, friendly helpful staff. Plenty of room to adapt tables for larger groups.Food amazing!! Breakfast & Lunch menu with plenty choice for the carnivore, vegetarian & vegan, Gluten Free also catered for.I will definitely be back & would suggest Mannerstons to anyone

I like this place, it's very convenient, the food is OK especially the soup, and the coffee is very good. The staff are mostly pleasant but, yesterday the restaurant was pretty quiet and we asked if we could have a particular table as my partner is disabled and uses a crutch which he likes to keep out of the way. The waitress seemed not to be very pleased and snapped "you would take the one table that hasn't been cleaned"Well, we couldn't see whether the table had been cleared or not, it was NOT the only table that needed wiping and more importantly, as we had a choice, that's where we wanted to sit. I thought things had improved.

Visited today for lunch. Food was lovely and fresh however have to comment on the waiting staff. As the younger members of waiting staff were very pleasant and chatty, one old member of staff could only be described as scary, unfriendly and unpleasant. Very rude and blunt when taking order and did the same to the table next to us when they were told an item was unavailable. This has been the same on more than one occasion.

Went for family breakfast. The food is good although service is a little slow. I have a dairy intolerance and couldn’t believe they don’t have a butter substitute available which is also required for vegans.

We have started to be regular customers at Mannerstones. The staff are very pleasant and welcoming including the owner and family. The menu is varied and the food is fresh and appetising.

You cannot book a table in advance unless it is for 6 or more. We arrived at the busiest time of day 1pm. We had to wait quite a while for our food but as it arrived well presented, was hot and tasted good we didn't mind. The staff are friendly and very attentive.

Very friendly, smiley staff who are always happy to help, food was absolutely delicious- the best chicken pesto sandwich I've ever had and the avocado was divine! Service excellent all things considering, though it was very busy all the staff kept on top of it to ensure no one was kept waiting too long.

We come here quite often. A nice venue. Very welcoming. Always quick service. Reasonable prices also.

Toddled along to Mannerston's for breakfast I took the full breakfast and my partner took the superb Avocado on toast, Eggs and Bacon . Busy busy place today going like a fair . The meal did not take long to arrive after ordering with a very pleasant young girl serving .We will have to come back and try the lunch menu which looked very good .

This was the second visit my wife and I paid to Mannerstons. A while ago we had been given a voucher for Afternoon Tea there, but we delayed going for so long that when we arrived in late autumn of this year, Mannerstons had stopped serving it!!

Visited after Blackness Castle. It was packed on a Thursday lunchtime in November, mostly locals I would say, so clearly good. I had a toasted sandwich and coffee, the other half mackerel and beetroot pate, toast and tea. Food came with a side salad and crisps. Came to £18. Would go back for sure. Nice little farmshop as well.

I brought my parents here for lunch and we all enjoyed it. The menu is very varied and there were 2 different soup choices available. Gluten free bread available for sandwiches and toasties etc. My leek and potato soup and Brie, bacon and chilli jam toastie was delicious! We will definitely return!

Service at lunch was slow, order misinterpreted to kitchen so food delayed..... Food quality ok but could be improved eg good quality bread for soup and sandwiches. Current offering uninteresting and dry.

We descend on Mannerstons for breakfast 10 blokes with various preferences for drinks and breakfast. Greeted very warmly and efficiently. Drinks orders taken followed swiftly by the breakfast orders, all served up with no fuss and little delay. An excellent experience and excellent breakfast in very nice surroundings. Heartily recommend Mannerstons

Visited for a breakfast get together with a friend. Nice place, nice service, nice food. Very spacious, airy and clean. Lots of parking and good access for everyone.

Encontramos este lugar situado entre los castillos de Linlithgow y Blackness. Comida casera con deliciosas tartas de postre. Perfecto para hacer una parada y visitar ambos castillos.

Been here a few times but today’s food was particularly yummy, had the chicken and avocado special and it was very tasty. Lovely atmosphere and staff always attentive and polite/friendly.

Lovely breakfast and a breakfast menu to suit vegans, vegetarians, carnivores and gluten fussy people like me. Asked to switch out tomato (pet hate) and got more bacon on an already busy plate. Only criticism if I had to have one is that the plate was a little greasy but it all tasted good! Friendly staff, great service to match and will be back! Great way to start a Sunday morning (or any other morning).

Can recommend lunch here. Plenty of choice on the menu. French toast with ham and cheese very filling and tasty. Looking forward to sampling more dishes on the menu.

After a very poor experience a few months ago, i thought we would try again to see if there were any improvement - there wasn’t! We ordered cream tea for two, but with coffees instead of tea! The scones were ice cold and hard! I had expected lovely warm freshly baked scones! Coffee was ok. It was very busy , yet tables were getting cleared slowly. When I went up to pay the bill, which I thought was going to be the stated price of £8.50, I was told it was an extra £1 because we had coffee instead of tea! I really agree with others who have also commented on their pricing - over the top for what you get! If the scones had been freshly baked and delicious, fine - but they were hard and cold! We definitely won’t be back this time! Disappointed , yet again!!

My wife and I stopped for lunch following a recommendation from a friend.

We took a family member who needs a wheelchair. It was our first visit. I called ahead and Euan advised the best time to come and reserved a table for us. It was still busy from lunch when we arrived, but a table was ready quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed our choices including delicious ice cream. All the staff were helpful and service was smooth. It's a large space and when busy, the acoustics are not great. Once it quitened down, it was much more pleasant. The views of countryside all around are very attractive. The accessible toilet is large and well designed. Enough room for a helper..much better than most accessible toilets..and it has a view! We'll certainly return.

Visited here last week for lunch. Had run out of things including ham and prawns. Whilst some vegetarian options there was nothing on menu for vegan options. Staff were helpful re cobbling together a vegan option but not ideal. Toilets were not clean lots of flies around and open basket with used paper towels was not helping. Need to up their game before I would return

Stopped here for an early tea after visiting Linlithgow Palace and was not disappointed. Great choice of fresh food. We had the Fisherman's sharing platter and for £17.99 was well worth it. Smoked salmon, prawns, smoked mackerel and beetroot pate, salad and four chunks of granary bread. Followed this with superb ice cream and pot of tea for two. Will definitely be back. Would highly recommend it.

Popped in for lunch one Saturday. It wasn't that busy, but it still took a long time for our food to arrive. All we had ordered were sandwiches; bacon, brie, sweet chilli sauce, which was ok, and black pudding, cheddar and red onion. It was pretty shengus to be honest. The cheese tasted like grated cheese out a bad. In other words it had no taste. The whole sandwich was really dry. The prices are a bit much. New to the area, but unlikely to return.

I find farm cafes very samey & this one did not buck the trend. Nice enough, service could have been a lot better. There was one very friendly server who was on the ball but the rest seemed overly stressed & wasn’t busy as was a Friday. Food tasty enough but as before usual farm cafe fare.

Out for a drive, my wife and I stopped here for a spot of lunch, it’s table service and we liked the menu, we both decided to have french toast with melted cheese and gammon, the portion are huge one between would have been enough, it was served with side salad and crisps, and two pots of Tea, I’m a T Jenny.

Amazing food, at amazing prices!!

Popped in for some lunch on way to Blackness Castle. Busy place so hoped for some decent food.

Visited with friends. Not too much to say really. The menu is fairly limited and the food quality very mixed.

Stopped for lunch. Yes the coronation chicken sandwich was nice but add chips and it’s v expensive. Can of coke £2.40 . Ice cream was lovely but again so expensive... not sure I’ll go back or recommend unless I win the lottery!

We stopped here for a quick breakfast after arriving in Scotland on our way to Blackness Castle. It was a lovely beginning to our trip and the staff were so friendly!

We have started to use this coffee shop instead of the Rouken Glen coffee shop.

No egg sandwiches despite having eggs for sale...? No butter alternative for anyone with an intollerance to butter. Waitress to be commended for effort though.

I had Late lunch, but the place was still completely packed. Food was tasty and service good. I Did not get water refill probably Due to so Many customers.

Sandwiches of home-made breads, packed with a variety of tasty fillings; home-made chutney. Old style 3-tier cake stands packed with sandwiches, scones (clotted cream and delicious jam) and cakes. Excellent service. My one complaint was they had run out of their home-made bread for sale but I did buy some lovely fresh vegetables. I will definitely go there again - and again.

Excellent food from breakfast lunch to cakes and coffee. All fantastic and good prices served with a smile

Very busy on a Monday lunchtime so had to wait for table which was ok. Seated and order taken fairly quickly - nice twist on standard toasties being French toast toastie with garlic mushrooms which was excellent. Place quietened a bit and we finished our mains and waited and waited. Eventually went up to counter and asked about the cakes. Slightly surly waitress told us what they were and we said what we would like as we had been waiting but she said she would come over and take order. We waited at least another 10-15 minutes before catching eye of another member of staff to take our order.

My friend and I visited Mannerstons recently for afternoon tea. We had tea and scones. The scones were very pale looking and I wondered if they had been baked long enough. They didn’t taste any better than they looked. We were disappointed especially as the bill was over £9. Not worth it. Better scones elsewhere.

Happened upon this place next door to the garden centre we had intended to visit. We rarely drive that road anymore so weren't aware it had been there four years (as advised by the very friendly owner (?). It was busy with a very steady flow and a small queue at the wait to be seated. A good sign we thought! Between us we had a fisherman's platter, a chicken burger with bacon and homemade soup. All were delicious as was the coffee. At checkout, the owner was mindful to chat to customers and that personal service seems rare nowadays. I'm sure we will return.

I’m really sorry to have to write this review, as I really love coming here for breakfast. However, my two sons were a bit later today, so opted for an early lunch at 12 midday. We were seated quickly, and order taken straight away - two cheeseburgers and chips and a French toasted sandwich.

stopped in early saturday afternoon

My wife had soup which was lukewarm and the portion was on the small side to say the least. The bowl was not even half full. I had a club sandwich which was average at best, and the chips were not even hot. My 3 year old had the kids platter which was fine.

We were looking for coffee and a scone and had resigned ourselves to the somewhat grim garden center centre next door when we spotted this place.

We had visited a few weeks ago and enjoyed the freshly prepared food so decided to go back. Despite advertising to be open till 5 pm, when we arrived at 4,02 they told us they are not serving food at this time, only coffee and cakes. Despite even enquiring about lite dishes that only require heating up, no attempt was made to even check with kitchen staff and again told 'sorry kitchen is closed'. Really disappointed as we drove long distance to get there, but they seem to be too popular for their own sake, therefore not caring about customers. I do understand kitchen will close a bit before closing time, but this was unnecesary for a light bite to eat to be refused service 1hr before closing time.

Although vegan scones are not yet permanently on the menu, with a bit of notice, Stuart and his team make the best vegan scones I have ever tasted. I visited this morning with a friend and we had the choice of plain or fruit scones, generously sized and served with vegan spread and jam. So, if you’d like to try a vegan/ dairy free scone, please visit Mannerston’s and make these amazing scones a regular feature.

Visited with my wife and teenage daughters. We all chose something different from the menu and when the food arrived it looked and tasted excellent. I would recommend Mannerstons to anyone. They sell a great variety of beer too!

Lovely food great service enjoy having meals here and looking in the shop part too and taking home the home made scones and bread

Visited on a Sunday afternoon when it was busy. We were shown to a table by friendly waitress and viewed cakes on offer in glass cabinet. I had chocolate Guinness cake which was great accompanied by tea. The service was friendly and prompt despite the place being busy.

My husband and I were heading for the garden centre next door and were so glad we decided not to. Mannerstons had an amazing selection of cakes. We had the white chocolate and raspberry and it was delicious. I had hot chocolate and it was one of the best I have tasted. The staff were very busy but for me that means that the place is popular. I can't agree with the negative comments. We had no complaints.

Will not be back, overpriced and waited far to long for food to be served. When it finally arrived it was ok but nothing special. Manager was overbearing with all young staff working, very off putting. Can’t actually believe how much they charge.

1st visit here after passing many times. We were glad we did. We ignored the petty complaints of negative reviewers and found the staff very efficient. We were allowed to pick our own table and our order was taken quickly after we had read the menu. Very tasty cooked breakfast with good quality sausages and home made tattie scone. Daughter had homemade pancakes, bacon and maple syrup which she said were delicious. Will return for ice cream next time

Met a friend (with 3 young children) for coffee and cake in the afternoon. Staff were helpful and coffee / cake good were of good quality and tasty. Environment is more functional rather than plush but still worth a visit.

Have been on a few occasions. The soup are so thick and piping hot sometimes you need to wait till it cools a bit. The sandwiches are very filling and if you ask for extra crispy bacon you get it. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable and the shop is good to.

Will not be back to eat at Mannerston. The staff are absolutely off putting. Training wouldn’t go a miss in this area!! We were given menus and served our main promptly. I have to say it was very tasty. However, we didn’t get asked if we wished a dessert. My friend and I waited 10 minutes, before eventually getting up and not bothering to have one. There were three ladies standing at the counter, chatting and drinking from a cup. One of the females dragged herself away to take our money. To top it all she tried to over charge me. On leaving we decided to buy icecream, which was delicious, but for £3-50 it was not worth the money for the small amount we were served. I found Mannerstons a friendly, well run place to go when it first opened. The two brothers who work there are gentlemen and so is the younger chap. Really guys you should be around to oversee things, show the staff how people ( that pay there wages) should be treated.

Finally made it here for a lunch visit to find it full, with people queuing up to get in - a good start! We went for a wander around the garden centre next door and then came back. Got a table quickly on this second attempt. The menu is not as varied as I had hoped but it's full of good simple food and some interesting flavour combinations. We both opted for sandwiches which were very fresh and accompanied by a generous salad, also very fresh and tasty. Coffee was also good. Would certainly go back again for a nice light lunch. Breakfast menu also sounded great!

The food was good but the service was very poor.

We have been using Mannerston's for a while and have always enjoyed the food and drinks however our past couple of visits have been marred by poor service.

We’ve eaten there many times before but today was the first for breakfast and it didn’t disappoint. Our plates were full and everything was delicious. Much of their food is sourced locally which is good. By 11.00am the cafe was full as it’s a very popular place. There’s plenty staff so it’s a quick and efficient service. Well done to the smiley staff.

Have visited here several times and have never been disappointed with either the service or the food. We did have to wait a little while for a table on our latest visit but really wasn't an issue. Usually, there are enough tables available but if you have to wait...it is worth it.

When we arrived it was busy but we were acknowledged that they would be with us in a minute once a table was cleared. That’s all you need, just to know they will be with you ASAP, that’s good to know if they’re busy and under pressure.

Lunch menu for GF is brilliant. Service great and always friendly. One comment that I would make on the downside is that the food is a bit cold!!!

Well done to the owners for creating this creating a beautiful environment to get excellent tasty home made food. I’m always pleased to bring friends and family to enjoy your extensive menu. Even my fussiest foodie friends have loved visiting your bistro.

We had lunch today 2nd time we’ve visited, I ordered their homemade humous with pitta bread very very bland. I ordered chips as a side between us but they were clearly the last of the batch before new fresh chips were cooked they took so long to replace them that we gave up. Absolutely no attempt to apologise so we paid and left won’t be back.

We went with our daughter and son in law and granddaughter for lunch. The staff were all fantastic and the food quality was top notch, including the home made ice cream. A bonus is the lovely gift and farm shop. Will definitely be back.

We stopped here for a late lunch around 3 pm on a Monday. A large restaurant set in the middle of the countryside beside a garden centre, it was quite busy with separate couch areas where you could have a coffee and baking instead of a meal. We wanted soup as it was a cold day but they had run out, so we opted for burgers as my friends recommended them. Unfortunately they only had 3 beef ones left so we had one chicken and I can say that they lived up to their reputation, delicious home made and very tasty. The staff were lovely and attentive and plenty of people coming and going so obviously popular with locals. A very enjoyable meal and worth visiting again when we are in the area.

Had the reviews of here and was looking forward to an afternoon tea with friends. Sandwiches were lovely as were the scones but the cakes were s huge disapoinent. There was no cakes just tray bakes !!!! There were lovely cakes on display but we didn't get any or were even offered them !! Won't be back

This is a great place. Went to meet a friend for a coffee and made some cake. Menu quite extensive. Would go next time for lunch. Great atmosphere.

Have never been before but found this cafe whilst out on a drive and decided to stop for lunch....very glad we did. We were greeted warmly by a member of staff and shown to a table promptly. The food was lovely and arrived quite quickly after ordering. The coffee was hot and delicious.The tables are a bit close together but as it wasn't too busy when we were in it didn't prove a problem. Had a look around the on site shop after our meal and there was a great selection of goods on offer. Would recommend a visit.

This is a busy cafe and farm shop serving excellent food from breakfast through lunch and beyond with evening events such as beer tasting (not tested) arranged from time to time. We are always made to feel welcome and service and food are both excellent and good value too. Will be going back time and time again.

Excellent service, enjoyable food, good selection. Recommend for coffee or lunch stop. There is an attractively laid out area of gifts, books, teas, coffees, biscuits etc (including gluten free).

Went in for coffee etc. I had my usual roll and sausage and the quality was very good. Not cheap but worth it. Felt a bit crammed in by all the tables but luckily it was not too busy. Service was quick and efficient. We bought bread in the shop and it was fantastic. Only down side was that, since they stress how local things are, why do they serve French butter portions with scone? Surely there is local, or at least Scottish, butter portion available.

Visited here for the first time and although food was good it was very expensive £10 for burger and chips is too expensive . Chips were poor quality and there were more small crispy bits than actual chips . Also space between tables is not good especially the tables with the bench seating where we were it felt like we were dining with the couple sitting next to us as we could hear their conversation . Not a good experience .

Lovely place the food is really good always found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, went for lunch on Monday the heat in the restaurant was unbearable and the windows couldn’t be opened because of the wasps. We won’t go back until the cooler weather come back which is a shame. Please install air conditioning or put nets over the windows and doors so they can be opened during the hot weather and keep the wasps out.See you in the cooler weather.

Visited here twice and happy to go again. Such a pleasure not to be blasted by cold AC so common in many restaurants. However, at this time of the year, the open windows allowed a fair number of wasps to fly in. I killed half a dozen at least - apologies to tree-huggers. Food and drink very good, and service also friendly and fairly prompt. Nice to get a decent glass of wine too. Scones nothing great, and coffee average. Parking easy, although the front of the building could to with a bigger Mannerston sign to indicate it is the restaurant.

Just looks like a big empty barn and trying to fill it up lacks atmosphere could not see a Menu Price List only boards telling you about local produce etc & icecream didn't see cakes only a 2 or 3 loaves for sale it was disappointing

I had a veggie toastie, a special for the day, and there's plenty of it! Their bread is excellent, large dimensions, and the filling, plus the accompanying salad, was very good indeed - as was the coffee. Prices much as expected, but new spacious comfortable surroundings. We would go again.

My wife and I visited here for lunch a few days ago.