Poet's Corner in South Ayrshire

My husband had the porridge (which he was asked how he preferred it done, he then had an omelette, I had the small breakfast (They were so helpful and allowed me to change a couple of things) the food was excellent. The staff were lovely, friendly and made us feel so welcome, will definitely be back

We found this little gem in Alloway, opposite the birth place of Robert Burns. The food was delicious and the server was polite and cheerful. Well worth a visit.

I was apprehensive to visit reading the review before but I honestly am unsure why, the experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff made us feel welcome instantly with great service, excellent food served quickly and a delicious range of cakes we took some to takeaway and can’t recommend enough. The shop was also very clean, great hidden gem, will definitely be back soon when in the area.

Really horrible time in here, would avoid at all costs not worth the money. Don’t go! Food wasn’t great, staff and atmosphere was terrible.

I have visited this café many times with my young family and friends. You are always greeted with a warm friendly smile by the staff. The café is lovely and clean, and the food is always on point and the staff will go above and beyond to satisfy your needs and requirements.

We dropped in here today for a quick lunch, which proved to be really nice, with the hot food freshly cooked. We followed this up with some lovely home baking, again freshly made. While we were there we noticed several locals and tradespeople coming in for their takeaway lunches - always a good sign. Service was prompt and friendly. We'll be back.

Took my family here a few times now and we have always received a great meal and excellent service. The food is delicious and there's a good choice of cakes for afterwards. We will definitely visit again next time we are in Ayrshire

Avoid this place it should be shut down by environmental health. Stopped by for a morning roll and sausage and it had a big COCKROACH in it

Excellent friendly family run restaurant. Friendly helpful staff. Right opposite Burns Cottage. If you are in Alloway it is worth a visit. Even just for coffee

Small little gem with a big heart. We stop for brunch on route to Ayr. The food is cooked fresh and is delicious. They do full meals or snacks . Homemade cakes are to die for. A couple of steps to get into cafe so not really suitable for wheelchair users but there is seating outside If you are in the area it is a must

Nice place for a light bite for lunch with good menu options and great cakes friendly attentive staff

Good service.nice to see the garden in action. The coffee is great and the basic food is well presented but I would prefer to see more Scottish dishes.

and amazing Chicken and Rice soup - overlooking Robert Burn's birthday place What isn't there to like? The service and sweet ambiance makes it worth a trip off the beaten path. A gem!

Tried this cafe opposite Burns Cottage. On entering the premises i was concerned that under the current Covid 19 restrictions none of the staff were wearing face coverings,I was not asked for track & trace information, and was asked to take a seat at at table that had not been wiped / sanitized when i pointed out the table had not been cleaned, the staff member gave it a quick spray , but did not wipes the seats and the table was not dried properly, the Lentil soup was nice served with brown bread. Staff need to brush up on Covid 19 requirements.

Visited for a lunchtime snack and hot drinks after visiting Burns Cottage directly opposite the cafe. I had a veggie omelette and my husband had a bacon roll – both very tasty. The young lady serving could not have been nicer, when she saw I was taking photographs she offered to take a picture of me and himself together. The decor is fresh, bright and clean with nice little quirky Scottish details on the walls. Although we didn’t have any, the cakes in the cabinet looked delightful. I was very glad we went there.

Visited with a colleague, had a hot chocolate and a Crunchie tray bake each. Hot choc was poor - made from powder from a jar. Hot and wet which was about all that could be said for it. Drank it through necessity! Traybake was awful, like being back in the 1970’s covered in thick cooking chocolate, awful! They need to hire a decent baker or if it’s bought in choose a new supplier. Only two other people in, no atmosphere and cake display was awful - poorly presented in a small glass cabinet. Wouldn’t rush back. Service was quick and friendly which was the big plus. £9.10 for two hot chocs and two traybakes.

A lovely little cafe, was made to feel very welcome. A very clean tidy and busy place, staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. The food was amazing. Will definitely be going back

Premises were cold. Food ordered but took a while to be served, also quality was poor. Asked for tea for one & it took three attempts before I could drink the tea.

This is one of my favourite haunts when I am staying in Ayr. The staff are great and the coffee and cakes are very good.

We visited this lovely small restaurant and even though it was very busy we were served quickly and pleasantly. We have delicious homemade soup and sandwiches. We enjoyed it so much we now make a visit every week as a treat. It also does a carry out service which is well used.

Stopped here for tea during a walk. Served quickly and politely, and the scone and butter was fresh and tasty. Some amusing decor made this a good stop.

No ambience, untrained staff, poor quality food and drinks and does not appear to be overly clean. Given its prime tourist setting opposite Burns Cottage, this little cafe really needs to be better to show what Scottish tourism can offer. At present it is so very disappointing.

This little cafe is right across the road from burns cottage and it serves the best scones I have ever tasted - totally delicious. We always visit when we are in the area.

Lovely little restaurant. I went with my daughter for a cuppa and gluten free cake after hearing it did gluten free cakes. I had a delicious gluten free mint slice and was spoiled for choice (something I don’t get very often). I was given a choice of home baked gluten free cakes and they all looked delicious. They also do lunches and have gluten free bread. I will most definitely return to try out the gluten free breakfast. The young girl who served us was so friendly and nothing was any trouble to her and the prices were reasonable too. Highly recommend.

Food and service excellent as usual. Prices in line with the local area. Toilets spotless. Great regular wee haunt for me.

Attractive appearance from the road with outside seating for the summer. We were quickly served by friendly staff. A good range of good quality home baking and falvoursome coffee at a reasonable price. The WCs were very smart and clean. Leaflets etc about local sites and activities available as well as newspapers and magazines.

A very happy cafe to visit with friendly staff and good food and excellent coffees. There is a good choice of menu and it is always spotless.

Popped in for breakfast , coffee , scrambled egg on toast , no complaints...the range of cakes was so tempted ;( but i`m on a diet.. will defo go back ;) ;) ps nice staff

Popped in here with a colleague for a cuppa and sandwich. Decent food served efficiently and with a smile in a cosy little cafe

We had breakfast here and were happy with everything. Our server was helpful with menu choices and we didn’t wait a long time to be served. Our food was very good and the portions just right!

The food was average, but moves from average review to very good as the member of staff serving was excellent ad efficient.

Grumpy service, sticky tables and order taken by a waitress with a spray bottle of windolene and a duster who had all the apathy of a young lady who wished she was at home! The table had all the remnants of the cakes consumed for the day!

Visited here with family from Australia. Enjoyed a lovely soup and sandwich deal. The tomato soup was thick and delicious. Really terrific value. The sandwiches were well filled and very tasty. Lovely cake selection but unfortunately we were too full after our lunch to sample them. The girl who took our orders and was serving the tables was so pleasant and made our visit really enjoyable. Don’t miss it.

Popped in with a pal for a quick bite to eat. Heard that all the home baking was made by the woman behind the counter. Loved it all, couldn’t help but have a sweet treat. Would highly recommend it every time.

It has great food and is very clean. Staff were friendly and food came quickly. Great scones and cakes.

Clean and good value for money. friendly staff - Looked like family business. I had the full breakfast at $7.oo which was great, but it did have a pancake in it as well

Lovely little cafe and staff reserved us a table as my daughter only had an hour for lunch. Soup was delicious and teapot refilled as often as you liked. Staff absolutely lovely, thankyou, will definately return.

The friendly staff in here provide us with a much needed cup of Lucaffe coffee when we are working in the Alloway area. The selection of cakes to go with it is sensational too! To ensure a balanced diet - I also particularly enjoy a little chicken/brie/cranberry panini with side salad from time to time!

It’s rare for us to buy a breakfast out. Having used this cafe before for tea and scone, we thought the breakfast would be good. Unfortunately the French toast was singed around the edges, and presented burnt side down (so someone knew it wasn’t perfect). I’m afraid it spoilt the taste for me.

What a brilliant setting to have this lovely coffee house and restaurant right across from Robert Burns cottage in Alloway

Handy family friensly cafe / restaurant in the midst of the Village of Alloway which hosts Burn's birth place (Burn's Cottage) and three other important Burns venues - all within 500 yards of each other including the recently built Burn's Heritage Museum and Visitors Centre.

Wir waren ganz spontan zum kleinen Lunch im Poet´s Corner und empfehlen es sehr gerne weiter. Die Chefin berät hier sehr gut und die Gerichte werden auch gerne auf Wunsch oder Empfehlung angepasst. Hier gibt es übrigens auch super Haggis Gerichte für diejenigen, die wissen, worum es dabei geht oder es gerne mal probieren möchten :-)

Excellent coffee and scone in lovely decorated cafe with a friendly wee atmosphere. The rest of the menu looked very appealing and totally imaginative. So did the cakes and pastries! Staff were super and an asset to the cafe.

Lovey little coffee shop in the heart of Alloway. It is quite small inside and can be busy, especially at lunchtime. However, I believe you can book a table. Nice choice of lunchtime snacks. They also serve good coffee and a lovely selection of cakes.

Visited for some lunch after reading reviews about it, have to say its good for getting some light lunch or something like that, its not like a restraunt though its more of a coffee shop / tea room. The food was lovely but a bit pricey , i would go back here again if i was passing through .

We nipped into Poet's Corner after a visit around Burns Cottage. Its a lovely quaint place with a nice friendly atmosphere. We had soup and sandwich which was good value and very tasty. A great place to take a rest when on the tourist route.

Called in for lunch and we were not disappointed. Good range of food at good value prices. Staff were friendly and helpful. Coffee was rather weak, but not a major problem. The toilet facilities are small, so might be a problem for larger-framed individuals. Recommended.

For great food and friendly staff, what better place to stop while visiting burns cottage, the food is the best you can get and a great cup of tea. I'm a local and work in Alloway Village, Sometimes pop in for a take away tea. so stop in while on your holidays.

After walking round Burns Cottage and the gardens, it was good to cross the road and have a break in Poet's Corner cafe. There is usually parking right outside the door rather than a few minutes away in the official Burns Birthplace car park. The people behind the counter were pleasant and helpful, my tea was served quickly and there was a choice of gluten free things to eat. The interior of the cafe is relaxing. The shop next door - which is also the Post Office - also an excellent choice of gluten free things for picnics.

We've been here several times now. It's very popular and therefore always busy. Despite that service is good and there's a broad menu to choose from. Cheerful staff help make the place a good choice for a quick snack.

Came upon this place by chance situated directly opposite Burns House. The food was beautiful - we had fish and chips and a baked potato - well presented and the cakes were to die for! Spotlessly clean with friendly, helpful staff - I'm planning my next visit already!

really really really love poets corner. been coming here since around 2007 or so. It gets better everytime! The staff are amazing and so nice to the kids. The desserts are also out of this world! Thanks so much for all your amazing meals and service over the years!!!

Lovely little cafe with friendly service. Delicious breakfasts with lots of choice and good coffee. Highly recommend,

Our family stayed in Alloway, South Ayrshire last week and we visited the Poets Corner nearly everyday! The staff were absolutely amazing, nothing too much trouble at all - so friendly. The service and food was fantastic and they went out of there way to make sure that we had our needs met. Would highly recommend this cafe, especially the breakfasts and believe me we tried nearly every type on the menu!! Thank you - you for making our holiday ... Take care - you can safely say 'we'll be back'...

Had lunch in poets corner today, and it was brilliant! Great atmosphere and great food. I had gammon steak and chips, and the food was amazing. Staff are friendly and easy to speak to. Best restaurant in Ayr, better than anywhere in the town. Worth the visit out.

Had lunch here as we were visiting the Robert Burns cottage. While it is small, the people, the food and the atmosphere were excellent. And, it well represented the feeling of the town.

Service & food excellent! They also do dashed good coffee.

Used to dine here regularly and when it changed hands we continued to do so as we did like the place very much.

Had an amazing and fresh haggis and cheese panini and a beautiful strawberry tart. Sat outside in the sun in a beautiful location. Staff were some of the friendliest and down to earth I have ever came across!

Visited this place with my mum for lunch and it was really good. Friendly staff & lots of things on the menu to eat.

We had a nice light lunch here before going through the Burns cottage and museum. It was just across the street and very handy. They serve home cooked meals that are very tasty. Nothing spectacular, but above average fare, in my opinion.

My wife and I had stayed overnight in Ayr and fancied breakfast at a small independent place rather than our hotel so decided on this one.

While visiting Robert Burns birthplace, you can find a quaint little coffee shop just up the street from the thatched home where he was born that makes good sandwiches, hot, hearty soup, and a good cup of cafe Americano. Inexpensive, clean and friendly. A relaxed atmosphere where you get the feeling all are welcome.

My husband,daughter & I called in here for lunch.It was a very hot day and restaurant busy so we opted for a table outside.We all chose the French toast with bacon & maple syrup and it was beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I sometimes find when you are sitting outside and place busy you can be forgotten about, but not here they were very efficient & service very prompt.Definately would return when in area.

Terrific little eatery across the road from Burns Cottage. Staff very friendly and helpful and the food delicious and relatively affordable

Opposite side of the street to Burns’ cottage, this small and simple restaurant serves a variety of very tasty dishes, from recipes by the resident cook. Great value; very friendly and prompt service.

Poor standard of coffee and expensive to eat. Decor bordering on the embarrassing considering location (directly across from Burns Cottage)

We had a marvellous lunch and everything was perfect. Relaxed homely atmosphere, the all day breakfast was the best I have had ANYWHERE

After visiting Burns Cottage we nipped in here for a coffee and cake and were not disappointed. Friendly staff, good coffee and lovely fresh baked pancakes - could not have been better.

We found Poets Corner during a day trip to Ayr. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed our coffee and coconut scone.

Popped In here for a spot of tea and coffee with my wife and two daughters and as it was our first time we did not know what to expect. But the staff were really friendly and helpful the hot drinks were are great and also fresh cakes which went down well with my two daughters. If we were back down that way again we would 100% go back

Cute & Cozy little cafe! The food was very good and hearty! They were a little more busy than usual as the staff shared but you would have never been able to tell. They were friendly and efficient we did not have to wait long! The scones were absolutely phenomenal! I Highly Highly recommend!

We visited here on a very wet day. It was great to get in out of the rain. Service was good and reasonably priced. However I didn't think much to the hot chocolate - it didn't taste much like chocolate.

We popped in at lunchtime and had very nice, freshly prepared sandwiches with a good choice of breads and fillings. The coffee was excellent and the service friendly and efficient.

Just the place to stop for an informal midday meal or tea break. Lovely food all prepared on the premises. Good friendly service in pleasant and very clean surroundings

I came here alone for lunch once, and enjoyed this cute cafe. I had a soup, which was nice. The staff were friendly, and I will probably visit again sometime.

We were staying for a couple of days in a house nearby and each morning we sampled the full Scottish - everything is made fresh and unlike many other breakfasts you get there was no grease swimming around the plate. We also availed of take away service which they offer and as with the breakfast all the baguettes/sandwiches are freshly made and taste great.

Came across this little restaurant by chance - but we'll be back now that we've found it. Immaculately clean, pleasant, helpful staff and delicious food.

We had a lovely lunch here, food was great and staff very friendly. lots of homemade food, soup yummy. I would recommend this lovely little restaurant.

Visited Alloway on Sept weekend. It was 3.15pm Sat when realised we hadn't eaten lunch. Stopped by the cafe and noticed it closed at 4pm. I popped in to ask if any chance toasties or sandwiches still available. At first waitress said sorry no, but cakes still available. That was fine by us but when i returned to place order, she said the lady in kitchen more than happy to make sandwiches for us. That was sooooo appreciated (and we know many places that wouldn't!). Enjoyed our choices, really fresh tasty sandwiches, with nice salad accompaniment. Cakes looked delish and if we return to Ayr in the Winter we will be back (inside without the dog this time as cafe looked lovely & cosy). Thanks again for making the effort for us, it was very much appreciated. If you have a dog, they have tables outside & water bowl etc.

Lovely little place. Food superb, friendly staff and a great little find. It's a must visit for home baking, everything freshly made. A favourite all round whether it's brunch, coffee and cakes or outside catering. Always receives rave reviews from my customers when the sandwiches and cakes are presented at meeting.

After visiting the Robert Burns cottage we decided to have a cuppa in this lovely tea room just opposite. There was plenty to eat on offer but we just had tea and scones with cream and jam. It was really nice, the service was nice and friendly and we. didn't have to wait long at all. I will certainly be back next time we visit Ayr. Thanks for a lovely experience.

Busy wee cafe with hearty servings and hearty service. Super homemade soup and scones. Price very reasonable and full of locals, always a good sign. Absolutely would recommend for a lunch or afternoon snack.

Después de 9 días de viaje por Escocia, en este pequeño y agradable restaurante tuvimos el inmenso placer de poder tomar un “café”!!

Liked this place very much. Soup was first class. Great for a coffee and cake and kid friendly. Would recommend this to people and is very close to burns cottage.

I have been in the tearoom a few times recently, sitting in and take away. The spicy parsnip soup was the best iv ever tasted and also the sweet chilli chicken panini was delicious. Defo pop in if your near by!

Writing on behalf of my parents Served by friendly staff coffee was delicious .. Great selection of home made cakes they ate carrot cake which they said was delightful even bought some home baking to take away with them .

it was late in the afternoon, but we still wanted lunch, my husband and daughter got leek and pot soup- which was ok, I got the broccoli soup,it looked lovely, after one spoonful I knew this was off/rank. but my sugar levels were down I knew I had to get some food in me,+ we had plans later on in the afternoon,so I ate the soup. I didn't want to make a fuss,my husbands shy and would not of liked it,so I pretended every thing was ok. on the way back to the car my stomach new not all was well! I was sick 3 times over the course of the next few hrs,ruined the rest of our day. I wanted to complain the next day,but we were not in that area.

Dropped in here for a coffee and cake after walking around the usual haunts in Robbie Burns 'land' and Brig O Doon.

Just had a great breakfast, best porridge I have ever tasted! And The meal was made even more enjoyable by the wonderful service!

This place has wonderful food. Bottom line. It may not be fancy but it tastes great, from the baked potatoes right down to the homemade strawberry tarts. A great litlle find. And so clean! Kudos to them for running an establishment to be proud of.

Beautiful coffee shop located just across from Burns Cottage. We have visited this coffee shop every year for the last ten years while on holiday during the October week. This year we found that it was under new management and the food was even better than before. The staff were welcoming and friendly and we particularly enjoyed the new Scottish themes.

Lovely place to go for a morning coffee or an early lunch. The staff/owners are friendly and welcoming and very helpful. The menu is varied and the food is very well presented and very tasty. It is also reasonably priced. I would recommend this place to others unreservedly.

If you are visiting Burns country, the temptation may be to go to the National Trust restaurant, but the best decision would be to visit this café opposite Burns Cottage. Lovely big fresh cakes. And freshly cooked hot food - we had a perfect omelette and scrambled eggs with salmon. Good coffee. And the service is personal and very friendly. Don't miss.

We popped in for tea and cake during our Burns experience and received a very warm welcome. The scones were lovely though could have done with more butter. But a nice little cafe in a delightful location.

This was a great wee place. Right opposite Burns cottage. Small but immaculately clean and nicely decorated. The food was delicious and the service excellent. And it was air conditioned which was like heaven the day we were there.

small but lovely "café" not a restaurant too small i'd say, great service great home baking and freshly prepared food, love how the place just looks .perfect would not change a thing.

Small and cosy restaurant. Exceptionally clean with excellent service. Have had breakfast and soup and sandwich all extremely good and will be visiting again and again!

Have visited the Poets Corner a few times both for breakfast and lunch.Service and food are excellent and staff very friendly.Place is spotless and always welcoming.Only criticism is the pricing is a tiny bit on the high side for what you get but we still go back as it is too good to ignore for the sake of saving a few pence here and there.

Visited with a friend and we decided on the soup and sandwich deal, nice thing is the soup is a smaller portion and the toastie was warm, and very tasty.