Molly May's Tea Room in Dumfries & Galloway

Have passed this place quite often when visiting Dumfries. I had never popped in as the shopfront is a little uninspiring. However, I was wrong as I finally went in today and the food and service was first class. Prices were good too. No more passing by when next in the town. Straight to Molly Mae's Tea Room.

I usually enjoy eating here but my last visit was a bit uncomfortable.The waitress was friendly and took our order quickly.After a while our food was served which was fine but 5 minutes later and no sign of our drinks.I called to the waitress who looked like a rabbit caught in headlights and she asked a colleague to bring us our drinks.I wasn't rude but i think she was a little upset as she spoke to her boss and she was gesturing and glancing in my direction.Not sure if i want to go back.

Wonderful breakfast and staff. Not one of the more fashionable places to eat but good home cooked food at very reasonable prices. I would choose this over a trendy overpriced cafe any day.

Lovely wee cafe. Food homemade and you can tell. Homemade quiche with salad and chutney. Very tasty. Pumpkin spice latte and homemade iced gingerbread. Just the best. Staff just lovely.

Aside from Starbucks, there is an absence of cafes in the High Street, Dumfries. Best to head along Queensberry Street which runs parallel and where there are a few “independent” ones. On this occasion, midweek at around 1pm I had used the car park at Loreburn Street so I popped into nearby Molly May’s for lunch. The surroundings are very functional but it is clearly a popular place and I only managed to get a table next to the door - not so good on a chilly day when people linger there on arrival and departure. The menu has a typical range of soups, sandwiches and light bites, the prices are reasonable and it’s open for breakfast and lunch. I ordered a bacon and brie Panini and an Americano coffee and didn’t have to wait too long for these to be served. The Panini was accompanied with some lettuce, coleslaw and crisps. The bread seemed only lightly toasted, but the bacon was lean, the cheese suitably gooey and the salad fine so no complaints. The coffee was large and tasted okay. Overall cost £8.85. On the day the café appeared to be popular mainly with females in pairs and females with children although there were also a few couples. The staff seemed friendly and I got the impression that there were a few regulars on first name terms. Overall it’s serves the purpose and obviously has a loyal customer base. Difficult to score but seems more average than very good to me to be honest. I’ll give “Mrs Green’s Tearoom“, next to the Midsteeple, a try next time for comparison purposes.

This place is always busy and with good reason.Food is nothing fancy but it is tasty and good value for money.The staff are friendly and helpful.Floors and tables are kept clean.I deducted one star because the opening hours are ridiculous.I think they opened short hours due to Covid and it is time to go back to normal business hours now!

Ok so I've given it a four mainly because I'd feel mean giving it less. Here's the thing we went for lunch it was average the food was average the presentation was average the service was average some items on menu are pricey some are about right the coffee was good but did it stand out as being great no it didn't sorry would I go again probably not.

Great service by a family run business who endeavour to please at every opportunity.Homemade cakes and tray bakes are the highest quality . Cafe latte best I've had in town so far, and believe me I've had a few

This was an excellent Afternoon Tea. It was really good being able to choose our choice of sandwiches and the scones and cakes were so dainty that we were able to eat them all 😋 The coffee was excellent too. A lovely cafe in Dumfries with great food and friendly service.

Me and my mates stumbled across this lovely little tea room. We arrived about 20 minutes before close but the staff let us in and we ordered our lunch. I opted for Jacket potato cheese and beans and it was perfect. I got a shortbread biscuit to take away, it was amazing! The staff was so friendly, helpful and welcoming. I highly recommend visiting this place, even if it’s for a tea and a tasty cake.

I had been in recently because I had bounced over the Atlantic Ocean to visit my dear friends in Scotland (such a beautiful country!). I had the full Scottish Breakfast and it was delicious. My wife had smoked salmon eggs benedict and she said it was to die for. Staff were very friendly and Scottish. My latte was hot and i had a can of irn bru for the first time and god damn that stuff is good! Might revisit before i bounce back over the Atlantic to the US of A.

A local shopkeeper recommended Molly May's and my friend and I loved our lunch. This lovely tea room is the perfect cafe. Friendly and attentive staff welcome you and make you feel at home. The menu offers a wide choice of tasty dishes at good prices. Potato soup, cheese and tomato sandwich and roll and links sausage were all great. Tea is served in a proper pot and hot water accompanies it. Molly May's is just so civilised and pleasurable - can't wait to come back.

Visited this small local coffee shop for breakfast.Very well organised and set up to adhere with all the social distancing rules and plenty of hand sanitizer etc. My partner and I both had the Scottish breakfast which was well cooked and well presented only change would be the mushrooms which I think were tinned other than that very nice.The cappuccino was excellent and my partner got a decent sized pot of tea..Very clean

Molly May is just as good post-Lockdown as it was before ( which is pretty blooming good!) with care taken to note down details for Track & Trace. I noticed the serving area had been adapted as had the toilet for our new 'normal'. As ever the cappuccino is brilliant and the iced ginger cake - mmmmmm!

Today was our first ever visit to Dumfries and it just happened to be lunchtime. A friendly local had recommended Molly Mays as firstly she said it was good food and also we were a stone's throw from it. Around two minutes later we were at the door and almost immediately met by a friendly and welcoming lady. She showed us to a nearby table and brought the menus. The cafe itself has a comfortable environment with a fresh and clean interior. Breakfasts are available until 1130 but this was around 1230 and we chose afternoon tea although we could have had a good variety of hot and cold snacks. Our order consisted of a round of sandwiches each, scones with clotted cream and jam and last but not least various cakes. Tea or coffee for drinks. All that for£9 each. Amazing. I could go on for ages about the place and the ladies who serve there but needless to say I recommend Molly Mays.

This is the perfect little coffee shop for a tea, coffee and a light lunch. The staff were lovely and the service was great. All the food is home made and there is a good selection of cakes, sandwiches and salads. The soup and sandwich I had was delicious and my wife really enjoyed the chicken salad. The prices are reasonable, the cappuccino was excellent and the strawberry tart one of the best I have tasted. Would recommend and cannot wait to return.

This is a lovely cafe with great homemade food, and friendly staff, i am always made welcome. Soup is always fab!!!!!!

Food was good,service was average,staff were friendly.Only downside is the place is extremely cramped and not good for larger groups.

Visited for some lunch prior to an overnight stay in Dumfries. Coffee shop clean and pleasant inside ,and staff were smiling and seemed keen to ensure customers enjoyed their visit. We had the soup and sandwich combo deal,and both were very nice. This was followed...

This was a pleasant small tea room with a good menu u choice and pleasant staff we only had a wrap and a panini both were good and reasonable in price good selection of homemade cakes

Lovely place to stop by and enjoy their cakes. The staff are friendly and service is good. Its my first choice when in town.

Popped in here for a quick lunch and it was great. Good selection of soups, sandwiches & cakes and a specials board. Service was good and food was better than expected. Lovely homemade soup and sandwiches were great. Really good value for money too. Recommended.

Stumbled on 'Molly Mays' by chance earlier today, the cafe had a varied menu with a specials board on the wall which covered a number of dishes. The cafe was quite busy when we went in but we managed to get their last table, the...

I called in for a coffee and cake and was delighted with the ambience and efficiency. The selection of goodies is mouth watering. I was interested that the clientel covered all sections of society from teenagers to old folks having a meet up with a...

Had a lovely lunch with my family. Food was delicious and service was quick and friendly. My only negative was that the white plates had dark cutlery scrapes on them which put me off a bit.

Menu is varied and should suit all tastes. Very friendly staff who provide an excellent service. Nothing is a problem .

Went today with a friend and had an excellent afternoon tea for two which was excellent value for money, even with having to buy an extra coffee

First got a room at the Key Inn in St. Paul MN and when I got to the Key Inn I asked the clerk where the ice machine is and he replied at the store, when I got to the room the carpet felt damp...

I have within the last two months visited this little tea room with my family on several occasions and have ca,e out feeling beautifully cooked and prepared breakfasts and lunches flawless and faultless .Please keep up the good work thank you

Stopped for lunch and saw new item on the menu, Eggs Benedict. Very reasonably priced and very tasty. Finished off with a must have piece of Carrot cake. Ordered a whole one for my birthday this week, excited to collect it and might share a...

Breakfast at Molly May’s is absolutely fabulous! Beautifully cooked, beautifully presented and well served - it is a must for a needy, hungry person served up until half past eleven. Highly recommended.

for an impromptu lunch we popped in - not disappointed - nice clean fresh decor and good fast service. simple but vey good food and a lovely large pot of green tea.

In today for a top up to keep us going during a long shopping day. Fast service, yummy scones and a great cup of tea

Called in this tea room almost by accident but it ended up one of the best lunches we've had. Soup & sandwiches were excellent, service good & friendly, price very reasonable. If we lived in Dumfries this would be a regular stop.

1st visit to one of the growing number of tea and coffee shops in Dumfries town centre. On the plus side a pot of tea for one is only £1.50 which is much less than the fancy coffees. On the minus side; I'm not a...

The afternoon tea was fantastic, nicely balanced selection & amazing value for money. Most enjoyable, will definitely be back soon!

This is a cafe which I visit fairly regularly with my family. Personally I love their soup and cheese toastiesand the traybakes are always devine. The staff are nice polite. The only downside is the hot drinks are quite pricey. However, overall, it's a lovely...

Taken aback by long winded complaint about sugar sachets. I always eat at Molly May's when I am in Dumfries. The staff are more than friendly and welcoming. The food is always excellent and it is a spotlessly clean cafe. It is always very busy...

Yesterday, I decided to pop in for a quick lunch with my two young children. I was greeted by an older female waitress who, although admittedly curt, was helpful in offering to get a high chair for my youngest child (thank you, that was appreciated)....

Wow just had an amazing afternoon tea here with friends. Lovely relaxing atmosphere, lovely friendly staff & the food was very yummy & excellent price. Cannot recommend this place enough......can't wait to return.

On holiday and found the cafe on trip adviser so popped in and lucky to get the last spare table. Friendly staff and amazing home cooked food and cakes. Wish we lived closer but will be back!

This is a lovely little local cafe, they do really nice panini's but honestly the carrot cake and ginger loaf are the best I have ever eaten. I don't know who makes them or what they do but it is bake off material! I miss...

Found this place on trip advisor, wanted somewhere different to take my mum for lunch as she's been to most places in Dumfries. It was really lovely, staff seemed very friendly, service was fast and the food was lovely. We both had panini's that where...

We have been to Molly May's now on a few occasions and have always found it to be spotless and serving great home cooking. Very friendly staff and excellent value. Well worth a visit

Nice cafe with a good choice of lunchtime offerings. We had the soup and sandwhich combo and it was lovely. Dumfries does not have a great deal to choose from so it was nice to go somewhere apart from Starbucks/Costa that has a nice selection...

Met with friends for lunch today 31 Oct'16 Great food, lovely friendly efficient staff. All meals arrived quickly and all at the same time. Staff attentive and friendly. Food delicious, cafe very busy over the lunchtime period. Just great

Food freshly made and tasty with a great café menu as expected. The staff will assist with your needs and service is quick, no hurry to punt you out even when busy.

Superb bowl of soup and roll, very tasty. Speedy, friendly service. Sensible prices and the most excellent empire biscuit. Can't wait for the next visit!

Great food, perfect place to eat in the town centre. I'm a fan of the home made soup perfect for a cold day! Plain and simple interior with friendly and helpful staff!

A friend and I, where visiting Dumfries early in the day and decided to stop in for breakfast. Ordered two Full Scottish Breakfasts, which came out quickly, well presented and where very enjoyable! I'm not a fan of egg and asked to have this replaced...

This tea room is the best in Dumfries. With excellent quality and quantity for a price that can't be grumbled at. They serve such lovely food and delicious traybakes too. The staff are always friendly and efficient, it really makes a nice change receiving fabulous...

The soft cream coloured walls and the way that the Tea room is furnished, encourages customers to linger, relax and enjoy their service and delicious home cooked food. The menu choices cater to most tastes and dietetic needs. The smiles, conversation and occasional laughter are...

Popped in yesterday, had a cooked breakfast. Sausage, bacon,egg,haggis, tattie scone,beans & mushrooms, toast with butter £4.95. great portion freshly cooked. Lovely friendly welcome, lovely clean premises. The scones, cakes and traybakes looked great too. Will have to return to try.😊

Clean, friendly tea room with a good menu at reasonable prices. Lovely selection of cakes. We had a hot cup of coffee and gingerbread and coffee and walnut cake. Have had lunch several times and its always been lovely with good presentation. Highly recommended. Must...

Never noticed this wee place before popped in during our lunch break and got the last table. We went for the afternoon tea which was lovely, fresh sandwiches, scones, meringues, tray bake and biscuits with tea and coffee. Really enjoyed it all and a great...

We just happended upon Molly Mae's as we were wandering around Dumfries. This tea room is the most unassuming place, but oh, the service and the food is positively wonderful. We were astonished at the quality and quantity of food for such reasonable prices. The...

Value for money good food served by friendly staff in a clean enviornrment excellent coffee the best latte I have tasted

Fantastic menu to choose from, offering a wide range of lunch items, breakfast items, snacks, cakes, scones - all very tempting!! Fiona & her staff are friendly & accommodating. It's a bit of a Squeeze when it is busy with a buggy but fine when...

My family and I have lunch here every time we are in Dumfries. We were so happy to find it. Service is always so great. we often have a buggy with us and they are very accommodating, not something you find everywhere! The food is...

We visited this tea room during a day out in Dumfries. It's a lovely tea room with great food and friendly staff. The scones were fresh and the choice of cakes was great. Highly recommended

We liked the shortbread because it had sugar on it. It was delicious. The people that worked in the café were nice, welcoming and friendly. We loved the chairs, the were comfy. We liked the way they displayed the cookies because it is like a...

Lovely wee family run tearoom. Good coffee, hot tea and delicious food. Struggled to choose but went for afternoon tea for £6. Bargain!! Soups, cakes, biscuits, tray bakes all homemade. Sandwiches are lovely and fresh.

We had soup and a sandwich which was ok apart from the bread being very dry.coffee tasted ok but not very hot.tables are plain and practical.surroundings well decorated and clean.waitresses were polite and friendly.prices are reasonable.

Popped in for a quick bite between research in the Ewart Library and the drive to Glasgow. What a warm, friendly spot of sunshine on a blustery cold day! Piping hot tea, homemade baked goods, and a tasty smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich made...

This tearoom is becoming my regular now. I usually have the soup which is always a good portion, filling and really tasty. Love the scones too. Great service, relaxed atmosphere within a beautifully restored traditional shop.

Excellent food and service here, warm, relaxed and family feel to this tea room that is so much more, Food is served to the highest order and quick, delivered with a smile and a friendly chat, right in the middle of town to boot.

Immaculate premises, lots of choice, delicious coffee, plenty of attentive staff loved my bacon sandwich. Will sample scones and cake soon.

Lovely little tea room just off Dumfries town centre . Good value for money very happy staff says morning to every person who come in been a few times now and will return many more

Had afternoon tea here today. Was lovely. Nice setting and we'll heated and decorated with plenty of choice for lunch including cakes. Will be back!

Service was fantastic. Great to find only available table was as clean as a squid! Great panini and the best flat white coffee in Dumfries. Staff extremely pleasant. We will be back to sample other items from menu.

Saw this new place on Facebook advertising a red velvet cake for Valentine day. Luckily they do carry out.it was soon good I had to visit yesterday. Lovely friendly staff.best pot of tea and of course we all enjoyed a delicious cake.

Great value for money, good though, basic selection of tasty food and beverages. Good range of teas. Cosy and central location.

Went to Molly May's for lunch, service was very friendly, home baking was first class and the Latte was the best in the town

we visited this last week and they did have gluten free cake but it wasn`t that great. Coffee was a bit like burnt cigarettes. Husband had cup of tea and even a pot of hot water, which is unusual these days. Toast was just plain...

Lovely new tearoom excellent food and pleasant staff, home baking at its best breakfasts seem to be very popular.

We were visiting Dumfries and decided that we would like a cuppa and something to eat. We tend to avoid the franchised places and tend to choose a locally run establishment. Molly May's is a pleasant little tea room with very friendly staff who were...

This was our first visit and this tearoom has only been open for 9 weeks. The staff are very friendly and helpful as soon as you walk in the door, We just had coffee and carrot cake however this was one of the best carrot...

We had parked nearby and were on our way to the town centre to look for somewhere to eat when we happened upon this tea room and were so glad we did. Friendly service, good food and reasonably priced.