Olive Tree in Scottish Borders

What a wee gem! Lovely, friendly and welcoming, food nice and hot, freshly prepared, a great little find!! Just travelling through sadly but would definitely come again if we are by this way!

Delicious food, great prices for such fresh food. Really friendly staff. 100% recommend popping in here for a coffee and bite to eat.

We found this cafe as we were travelling in the area. Such a welcoming atmosphere. Very good menu with a good selection of Specials as well. Food was great and so was the service. My husband and I shared a Biscoff sundae after our lunch and it did not disappoint, not one bit. If you're in the area I would highly recommend The Olive Tree

Excellent food and service. Great value for money. Very attentive staff. Visited on the way home from a camping trip to Kielder for a quick breakfast. Staff were great with the kids ands door was piping hot

We visited Olive tree after staying in an air b&b in the village and popped for some lunch and a coffee. It was quite busy with no tables available, a member of staff bent over backwards putting a table in a space to allow us to sit in. She did this also with another walk and and was super friendly and accommodating. After lunch we left with take away cakes, they were delicious! Highly recommend

Really busy spot! Coffee was lovely. I'm vegetarian and the range of food was great. I had the veggie breakfast and not only was it yummy but it was also a decent sized portion. All the family we're pleased with there choice and it was reasonably priced. Will deffinately visit again next time we're up.

We stopped here on our way from Amble to Preston on the off-chance it would be OK as we were hungry. We found a gem of a place. Excellent food and value for money, lots of lovely cakes to choose from, really friendly and helpful staff. Would thoroughly recommend.

We popped in for a lunchtime snack. The service and food we received were great. The prices were very reasonable. We ended up buying cakes to take away too. Wonderful cafe. Thank you.

Attractive venue with very friendly staff. Good choice of different items on the lunch menu, all keenly priced. Particularly pleased with the gluten free selection, especially the cake. Definitely recommend

Absolutely love this place, anytime I’m done here I visit this place for food and coffee. Good quality food, great coffee and lovely friendly staff.

We called in here a couple of times. On each occasion the coffee was excellent. It’s often difficult to find somewhere that does flat whites well - here certainly does. The cake was lovely as well.

Great coffee shop, the home baking was first class, the service was first class, we will definitely be back. Would highly recommend. We had coffee and cakes but menus looked great for breakfasts, lunches etc

We were right in thinking food options would be limited (or as it transpired, non existent) at Kielder Forest and there aren’t many generally so we were lucky to get a table here on our way back. As the reviews say, great food (we had burgers and all day breakfasts), nice homemade cakes to eat in or take away and friendly service. All very good value too.

Popped in today and had a snack and must recommend having a “Haggis &Cheese Panini” it was brilliant. Staff and Service and Standards were 100%. Thank you again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌈

Average cafe, microwaved food, good selection of cakes etc, service was good, ok Covid standards. Seating outside, parking outside.

Food was delicious,worth it for the price but only give it 3 stars because I was put off of by the waiter,I think his name was dean (he wore glasses),he was very rude to me,never smiled once and he picked his nose before serving me my food.

No need to say much... If you are passing and require sustenance - this is an excellent choice. Comfy, Welcoming and Excellent Food.

Spotted this cafe as I was driving through and decided to stop for a sandwich but ended up staying for so a much more substantial lunch (...and glad I did..!)

While out we decided to stop in Newcastleton and decided to visit this place as it had been a while since last visit.Again everything about this establishment can’t be faulted the cleanliness and friendliness of all staff and food and snacks all excellent.Highly recommended as you are never let down in any way plus “Prices” are very good.

Bonne adresse dans un endroit où il n'y a pas beaucoup de restaurants. Cuisine simple et sans prétention mais très honnête. Vente de produits divers. Personnel sympathique. Un lieu absolument nécessaire !

Stumbled upon the Olive Tree whilst exploring this beautiful part of the Borders on my road bike...Had a delicious coffee, a filling egg and sausage roll and a yummy piece of homemade cake: more than enough fuel for another 40 miles cycling..! Highly recommended, the place had great vibe, and the service was very friendly and very quick despite them being quite busy. I did joke that the only negative was the amazing selection of cakes: I didn't know which to choose...!

Lovely atmosphere, staff and food. We had a family lunch here and the menu was varied enough so everyone found something they liked or wanted to try. The order arrived promptly and was 100% correct (we'd made a few changes). Great bakery and a nice gift shop section too.

Stopped here on way home from Kielder. Great prices. The 2 children got the mini platter which is great value - sandwich, crisps, babybel and some raisens for £2.65. My husband had an all day breakfast and I had a wrap from the specials menu. We then got cakes - I had to get mine to take away as was stuffed. Wegot in just as it got busy but were still served quickly. Hoping to go to Kielder during school hoidays and will make this a planned stop.

Friendly staff, nice comfortable eat in, good food. Rum truffle cake and Coffee jar cake are my favourite.

Stopped here whilst driving through to Kielder for a snack with my son. Plenty of choice, my son loved the mixed slushy with his pasty and the cakes also looked great. They do proper meals as well as snacks and reasonably priced. Plus ice creams. It was a sunny day so sat outside and ate with a coffee. Would recommend if in the area.

A very friendly place and they also serve lunchtime meals but we only sample the coffee and cake which were lovely .

Friendly and comfortable. The coffee and cakes were excellent. A great addition to Newcastleton. We’ll be back!

I like this place. They have a creative menu. I had the chicken Mexican burger with tortilla, salsa and guacamole. Very creative. I like that. My wife had a Hawaiian pizza panini. Also very good! That isn’t much choice. Make sure you make a good one. Choose this place!

We always look forward to a breakfast or coffee stop here, often on the way to Keilder. Always a warm welcome, great menu, nicely cooked food and helpful service. Cakes to die for and a range of take away items.

Called in for lunch today and were blown away with the quality of the food along with the service and price. I also judge establishments by the cleanliness of their toilet facilities and low and behold they were first class. We will definitely go back again in the future, well done to the owners and staff.

We decided we wanted a cooked breakfast on our way home from Kielder Forest and came across The Olive Tree.

we arrived at 3pm for lunch, absolutely no bother for the staff. The food was well cooked, beautifully presented and tasted amazing, above our expectations. Both meals Scotch burger and Jacket potato with haggis were delicious and we didn't want them to end. Friendly staff .

Called in with half a dozen mates on a bike ride. Made welcome, excellent menu, friendly staff. Just a really nice cafe in a village which does not appear to have very much else. Well worth a stop if you are in the area and need something to eat in pleasant surroundings.

Had lovely lunch here. Everything was fresh and well presented. Thoroughly recommend this for a light lunch.

Excellent café that never disappoints. I eat here reasonably regularly and have never had a disappointment. Food is fresh and tasty. Prices reasonable and quality excellent.

Visited yesterday, this was our third visit. Food delicious and well presented. Staff very friendly and courteous. Pleasant surroundings. Would highly recommend this little treasure. My iPad won't allow me to rate sevice, food and value but they are all 5 star.

You can eat here all day the food is great and the service is second to none. their rum truffles are to die for.

I would just like to post what a beautiful little “Cafe” and the staff and cleanliness of these premises exceptional. Stopped of for a cuppa while out on “Easter Sunday” and this was first time I had visited but must say won’t be the last.

We had a quick stop off at the Olive Tree for a cream tea. Consisting of a beautiful scone with butter, jam and cream!

As we were holidaying nearby, we decided to return to the Olive Tree (we first visited last summer).

After a trip to Kielder we went for a drive to find a cafe over the border in to Scotland for lunch and found this cafe/bakers on the main street in Newcastleton. I used to holiday here as a child and was delighted to see that they still bake the same classic cakes that they did in the 1970’s as well as many new creations. The cafe however is cosy, clean and comfortable without being pretentious, and provided a good selection of hot paninis, baked potatoes etc not to mention cakes and excellent coffee. The staff were lovely, friendly and efficient and it was a very enjoyable lunch at a reasonable price. In fact it was so good I shall go out of my way visit again soon. Highly recommended.

I stayed at the ladilia caravan and motorhome club site at Newcastleton a lovely site and the staff there are very nice and helpful.

We stopped here by chance on our way to the Kielder Forest. I am glad we did. There were three adults and two children (8 & 12) in our group. The menu was varied with specials listed on a board. We all chose different meals which arrived in good time and each of us had clean plates at the end, a combination of us being hungry and the food being good. The place itself had a steady flow of people through it, some dining in others taking away. The staff were pleasant, friendly and efficient.

Called in for breakfast after camping out in the nearby forest. Food was excellent, well cooked and substantial. Coffee was superb, this is highly recommended for its quality of food and superb friendly service.

Nice little cafe for tea, coffee and cakes. Nice decor and surroundings, the staff were helpful and friendly.

Very friendly cafe for a wide range of meals from breakfast thru lunch to tea/dinner. The the breakfast buns with egg/bacon and tatty scones were excellent. Very family friendly.

While on holiday at Kielder, my dad, husband, two small children and I crossed the border on a bit of a random expedition. We ended up at Hermitage Castle, and on the way back found ourselves in need of food. We took another random turn to Newcastleton with no idea of what was there, and came upon the Olive Tree.

Travelling through Scottish borders stopped for a coffee and a scone, very nice served with raspberry jam. Scone, coffee, jam,...

Visitamos con mis padres esta semana por primera vez. El personal era muy amable y la comida era encantador. Gran hallazgo, sin duda volveré.

Llamado en un par de años atrás, amable, con una buena cerveza y comida,

Visitó ayer por primera vez. Deliciosa comida bien presentada y el personal muy amable. Sin duda alguna volveremos otra vez. No puedo quejarme de este lugar.

Very thirsty when I dropped in but their tea was just what I needed. Nice looking cafe with good looking cakes and lunches in good surroundings. A few chairs and tables outside to watch the cyclists go by. Great place for a short stop.

We called in twice during our trip to Newcastleton, nice and friendly local cafe, nothing posh but good food and drinks at reasonable prices.

Visited on two occasions whilst staying at Newcastleton because the Copshaw was shut. Offers full menu all day but do not go much before lunch if you want anything that requires a deep fat fryer. Breakfast then on two occasions, both the same, no second day only two halves of toast and one butter, first three halves of toast and two butters. No blackpudding which is disappointing for a scottish breakfast. Could use local produce but seem to prefer to bring in from Tesco, home delivery actually whilst we were sat there.Teapots tend to be very heavy. Food not bad but only that for a breakfast.

My husband and I cycled over the holm hill from Langholm and stopped off for a cake and coffee at The Olive Tree before we cycled home. Very friendly staff and the Carrot Cake was to die for (definitely gave me the fuel to get home). We sat outside and enjoyed the sun and we will definitely be back. Nice selection of food on the menu and something for everyone.

Lovely cafe, serving a wide range of delicious snacks to eat in or take away, and they also had a range of gift items such as scarves, bags, etc. on sale. It seems very popular with locals and tourists, but don't leave it too late in the day to visit because it closes at 4 p.m.

Blessed with lovely weather, we sat outside with our dog. Enjoyed two paninis and coffee. Service was quick and friendly. Would visit again.

We called as we were just passing by, and decided to have a burger. I had the olive tree burger it was amazing, my husband had a burger with haggis, they were both very good. The Chips and homemade coleslaw were very good. The service was a bit slow, but as we were just out for the day it wasn't an issue.

This cafe is in a brilliant location if you are exploring the Borders or Dumfries and Galloway or Southern Scotland in general. The roads are superb for both cart and motorcycle and it is always in a good position to stop for awhile. Food is good and service is as good. Prices are good.

Popped in for breakfast snack. Cafe quite busy but also a very popular venue for people popping in for a take away breakfast bun.I had a nice bacon bun and my wife had a nice toasted tea cake. Well worth a visit

Best burgers we've ever had. The family atmosphere is second to none. Definitely the best cafe in the borders. Worth a detour off the A7.

This is a lovely village for a pleasant stroll along the river bank and to finish the afternoon off a fabulous meal at the Olive Tree just topped the cake !!! Friendly and cosy and reasonably priced menu.Not our first visit here but worth going back time and time again..plenty of parking also and easy access.

good food friendly service bought some sausage and been pies excellent .I had a brie paninie lush.will be back

my second visit - had onion soup and a cheese savoury sandwich..hubby had a cheese and beans baked potato..if you want great food stop at this great little cafe in a lovely town -Newcastleton..dont drive past as you will miss out. the staff are very nice and who cant love a cafe which sells handbags and other asstd bits and bobs..

We called in at the Olive Tree a couple of times and found the staff to be very friendly and the food and service was very good.We would have no hesitation in dining there again when we are next in the area and we can strongly recommend it.

We called in for a cuppa and a snack. Tea and coffee very good and my mint cake was lovely. However my partner asked for a pie which I must say was a little burned and the beans inside the pie were very dry. He should have chosen cake!!

Enjoyed a lovely meal, late lunch / early dinner. The food was fresh, good quality and well made. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing.

Called in here for lunch during a day's cycling. Food was well prepared and staff friendly and helpful. Whilst I was there an elderly man who obviously had memory problems came in for his lunch, I noticed how patient the staff were with him in a totally unpatronising manner.

What a super find, we called in by chance for lunch and the food was fabulous, the young girls that served us were a credit to the establishment - Can't wait to go back when we are in the area.

Very friendly prompt service and a delicious Latte coffee and fruit scone, brought to me at the outside table and chairs on a glorious sunny day. Only one thing missing, my lovely partner Stephané who was back in Kent looking after our cats!

Cakes, gifts and coffee as well as a variety of daily specials. Very clean facilities and friendly service. Gifts including local relish, jams etc. An enjoyable break on our trip

Arriving hot and tired just on closing we were welcomed and enjoyed excellent tea and carrot cake; I wish we had been earlier to try some other delights but the quiche we took away was first class.

Went there for lunch while touring, a nice simple little Café, good food, reasonably priced, friendly staff and a nice Manager/Owner - service can be a bit slow when busy, I guess this is understandable as its a sleepy (in a nice way) little place.

Called in twice during local stay in the area. Lovely food and staff. Cafe very modern and relaxing.

Six friends stopped for a coffee on our way to Hawick. We were all served quickly by friendly staff in this lovely bakery/cafe. Could well recommend if your passing through Newcastleton

Excellent cafe, wished we had found it earlier on our holiday. Called in for a quick bite after walking on nearby Forestry Commission. We had a couple of paninis, which my husband thought were possibly the best he had ever had. We also took some of their delicious tray bakes, again yummy. Would definite recommend a visit if you are in the area.

We had a lovely lunch here. My husband loved your free range eggs.Only down side we like stronger tea but that's just us.

I found myself on a 200km (and a bit) cycle ride with a few club colleagues, soaked through, freezing cold and knowing Newcastleton had shops and cafes we found the Olive Tree. Can't fault it whatsoever, We were delayed a bit on route due to the weather and I think we rocked up just before closing time but the staff made sure we were sorted and sufficiently fuelled for our trek home, very friendly and the food was top quality, I opted for the lasange and chips, first one in many many years and I really enjoyed it. I hope to visit again sometime in the future. p.s sorry for our soggy cycling gear making a puddle!

Great coffee and ice cream. Fresh Tea in nice teapots with comfy sofa and magazines, very nice atmosphere

Popped in the Olive Tree for lunch.Excellent soup and sandwich. Nice cakes.Lady serving very friendly.Good specials board.Recommended.

There were 3 of us and we stopped for lunch, travelling from Kielder. Great selection of hot food, cakes, coffees. Really nice service. The café's décor is also really nice. Definitely worth a stop!

The Olive Tree is a really wonderful place in the very quiet village of Newcastleton, Roxburghshire. A bikers paradise. Food is excellent, bakery is out of this world but the service is or was on our last visit a tad slow. 50 minutes for our meal to be served was a wee bit of a wait!Still a place worth visiting, don't be put of with my grump!

Stopped here for a quick Tea and Coffee. Whist there we decided to purchase sandwiches to take away for our lunch.Great Cafe very friendly. Prices excellent would highly recommend.

brilliant cafe with very friendly staff and best meat pasty ever eaten. all the food we had was great. comfortable after long bike ride.

Done kielder to Newcastleton mtb route and back needed the energy to get back so popped great food conversation etc

I cycled up in to the forest on a snowy day to stay at a bothy. On returning the next day I found the Olive Tree. A delicious bacon and egg roll and pot of tea for breakfast certainly hit the spot!Friendly service too.Many thanks.

After a long drive it's good to finally reach Newcastleton and have lunch at the Olive Tree. Good selection on the menu with lots of burgers, sandwiches, soup etc to choose from. I had the brie and cranberry toastie which was delicious and came served with a nicely dressed salad and tortilla chips. The Olive Tree is also the local bakery and their cakes looked really good. Very popular café with lots of locals popping in for takeaway and sit down lunches. Even in November most of the tables were full at lunchtime. Worth stopping if you are in Newcastleton.

A small, friendly cafe buzzing with conversation and full of locals when we arrived. Service was prompt and friendly, and I ate the best burger I've ever had - honestly. If you like meat, try the Scottish Burger - ground beef, haggis and a little melted cheese with side salad. Puts the burger chains to shame! I'll definitely stop here when I pass this way again.

Lovely cafe with excellent choice of food at reasonable prices. We came across it after trying to find a pub or cafe other than the ant or English Heritage on on the road going passed all the Hadrians Wall sites. This was a life saver! Great selection of cakes and crafty goods too! The Hot toddy mix is something I can't wait to try on my porridge when I get home!

Pooped in for a coffee and cake whilst staying in the village. Great service from the very friendly and helpful Staff. Relaxed environment and easy to park. Can highly recommend the bacon rolls. Reasonable prices. We shall return in the very near future. Five Stars from me.

i am so sorry to write a negative review about a local business BUT my husband and I had a coffee in here this morning and it was awful, the worst Latte I had ever had in my life. We visit Newcastleton often throughout the year and in times gone by have had regular pit stops here but today the coffee was very sub standard, instant coffee granules mixed with hot water and very little milk is what it tasted like, on the plus side the bacon roll was OK. Sorry Olive Tree but very very disappointed.

Perfect for lunch, had chicken mayo on fresh bread very fresh and tasty. Nice decor and friendly service.

If you are aiming at the Seven Stanes cycle trails in Newcastleton, you could do a lot worse than The Olive Tree in the High Street. Fantastic home-made menu - the broccoli and stilton soup is yummy. For lunch, coffee, sandwich, or delicious cakes.

A couple of friends and I visit this café at least once a month, mainly for something to eat around mid afternoon (lunch!). This time we arrived at 3.45, 1/4 hour before the café closes, but we were greeted like old friends, with a smile and genuine friendliness. As it was so late we couldn't have our usual paninis but were offered a wide selection of cakes with our tea and coffee. The waitress was chatty as were a couple of other members of staff. The cakes were, as usual, fresh and delicious and they make a great cuppa (in a teapot and there's plenty of it). The battenburg melts in the mouth. Our usual fare of jacket potatoes or paninis is delicious, with a terrific choice of fillings. Same thing with filled rolls and sandwiches.

Exactly what was needed after completing a days cycling at the 7 Stanes, nice friendly service & excellent home baking!!!

A friendly bakery and restaurant. Good food. And they have Dr. Pepper (a rarity in Scotland). Don't stop there if you in a hurry, though.

Friendly staff, nice and clean. Food very good and not expensive. Huge pot of tea for two! Jacket Potato's served with a lovely fresh salad very good value.

Cheerful welcome, coffee as ordered (weak......I know) and really yummy toasted tea cakes. Very warming.

Recently stayed in Newcastleton for 7 day's, the village has limited mobile reception. However, the Olive Tree has a good signal, so my only option for a morning coffee and a bite to eat, while contacting home in China. And what a great option, fantastic food, friendly staff, nice clean environment. Lots of locals coming in for lunch or to grab a take away, is testament to how good this place is.Outstanding value!

Often call in here for takeaway food after a walk or cycle. Great selection of fresh rolls, my favourite being the sausage and egg roll, and the cakes are superb. Sit-in meals are excellent. All staff are extremely pleasant and friendly, I can honestly say I have never had a stale cake from there yet (like the 1* reviewer below) and I have been going there for years! Be sure to call in on your way past, the fact that it is always full of people when we go speaks volumes. Very good value for money, and very popular with the motorbikers.