Tarff Valley Cafe in Dumfries & Galloway

Every time we go to Dumfries we call in for either a mid morning snack or for lunch and we've always found the 'Home Made' food to be first class along with the service that we receive. Well done to management and staff for looking after us.

Called in for a light lunch and we weren't dissapointed. Their soups and sandwiches went down a treat followed by their Victorian Sandwich Cake. Will definitely go back again in the future, well done to all concerned.

Great shopping experience, soup was excellent for lunch with sandwiches made fresh. Would highly recommend this as a stopping place on Neway from or to Stranraer.

Called in on my way back from Stranraer as had been before and had a lovely bacon sandwich 🥪. Had the same today and a coffee , coffee was lovely but bacon sandwich disappointing two tiny pieces of bacon in a huge bun was all bun and no bacon. Hope its better next time !

Ordered soup with bread and it took about half an hour for it to come, other people just coming in were getting served much quicker! I eventually had to go and complain! Also charged £1.80 for a can of Irn bru from a multipack, daylight robbery! Won’t be back in a hurry!

Appalling service - I went on recommendation of a friend with my blind severely disabled husband - when it came to pay it was “sorry cash only and if you had come the right way into the cafe you would have seen the signs” when your with someone who struggles to actually walk at all you look for the easiest path to where your going not spend time looking to see if your going the right way - will never darken their doors again and from the attitude I doubt if that will bother them - moral of this review is if your disabled give Tarff a big miss. Note I have not carried cash sine the start of the pandemic!

Called late in the afternoon for coffee before heading home, their selection of cakes was limited but we really enjoyed their sticky syrup cake which went down a treat. Will definitely go back again in the future. Thank you

Without doubt one of the highlights of a trip to Dumfries. Delicious food (particularly breakfast) served by really, really nice people.

Lovely place for a bite of lunch, had the soup ( cream of carrot and parsnip)… delicious, and could have had another bowl. Finished off with a fresh cream strawberry tart ( heaven) Will be back 😊

We visit Tarff for coffee or lunch at least once a week and have nothing but praise for the quality of the food and lovely staff. However, it is now a regular occurrence that the card reader for electronic payments isn't working, the story being that it declines every transaction. There is no cash machine on site and no option to get cashback from the retail shop, as we've been told that the cafe is operated independently of Tarff. At a time when most retailers are asking customers to pay by card rather than cash to protect their staff from Covid, we don't always carry cash, and were very disappointed to arrive yet again and find that the card machine wasn't working. On this occasion, we had forgotten to bring cash, and so had no option but to leave and go elsewhere. Its location means that Tarff is definitely a 'destination' coffee shop, so I feel that the very least the operator could do would be to organise a replacement machine as a matter of urgency. Perhaps a comment from the coffee shop owner would be appropriate on this occasion?

We eat here regularly and shop in store regularly very disappointed with fly situation in the cafe service slipping normally can’t complain

First visit to Tarff since it closed due to Covid. Really well signposted and organised. Felt very safe. A reduced menu which is understandable ie: sandwich fillings of the day ( choice of three) rather than multiple choices. All food, crockery, cutlery etc behind Perspex screens avoiding multiple people handling. Details taken for track and trace. My OH and I had soup and sandwich combo which was brought to us in timely manner. Both soups hot and nice freshly made sandwiches. Observed prompt clearing and cleaning of tables - yes, a wee queue was forming but it was peak time during ‘Eat out to help out’ ! Well done to coffee shop staff and thank you !

This is as bad as it gets. Have been here many times in the past and have made positive reviews. Sadly this is no longer the case and we won’t be going back. Went in today for lunch only to find no menus or prices available. Staff were completely unaware of what was on offer. Why were no prices were available? We walked out!! Get the feeling that something underhand is on the go here. Realise these are difficult times but shame on you if you are trying to take advantage of the ‘Eat Out’ initiative. Suggest you visit Hetland Garden Centre to see how it should be done.

Popped in for late morning food! Delicious toasted sarnie and good coffee. Staff were lovely. Lovely little setting.

Having stayed the night at the Premier inn nearby we decided to try the Tarff for breakfast. We choose the full breakfast including toast, tea or coffee for just over £6. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, as we had hoped.

Lovely and clean, friend enjoyed the breakfast I decided to try the banofee scones. What can I say, absolutely the best scone I have ever tasted and craved ever since. I want the recipe lol.

I consider myself a bit of a soup aficionado. Visited Tarff today and had the broccoli and Stilton soup with a Coronation chicken sandwich. The service was slower than usual, but boy, was it worth the wait! Hats off to whoever makes their soup as it was probably one of the tastiest soups I have ever had (apologies to my wife!!) The delay must have been down to them filling my sandwich with so much chicken!! One recommendation I would make - please, please, put your recipes online, especially broccoli and Stilton soup!!!

If you like to eat your food with flys buzzing around your head, crawling over your clothes and landing on your food then this is the place for you. It’s such a shame because the food is actually very good although I could only eat half of it as the flys had paid a visit to the other half. It was a bit ironic because only a few metres away the shop was selling fly spray and powder. Needless to say we won’t be back. It needs a visit from health and hygiene bodies.

Shop and café. Shop interesting but pricey. Food very good, served quickly too. Reasonably priced. Food is home cooked style, not fancy but delicious.

Stopped for a short break and refreshments, and enjoyed the atmosphere. A well stocked shop with a lot of interesting items.

Visited this coffee shop today with my eighty eight year old mother and my brother who is recovering from a recent stroke. While I was next to being served my mother and brother where asked to vacate the table they were at to give it to someone who had been served. There was no please or thank you.Apparently you cannot sit down till you actually have your food. I think the staff should realise that not everyone can stand for long periods waiting to be served. My mother was upset and embarrassed and spoilt what had been a lovely day. Think they need to rethink their policy, not every disability is obvious. I and my family will never be back

Generally a nice place with good food but to pay 25p for a small amount of hot milk for a coffee is a bit steep when cold milk would be included

Nice place to go for coffee or lunch,good selection on menu and always a choice of scones or cakes.Peak times can be very busy but we have never had to wait too long for service.Selection of toys for children to play with.Very pleasant staff.

We often have a snack lunch The food is first class and hot good service by friendly staff.great value for money

Nice selection of homemade soups and sandwiches. Cakes and tray bakes looked lovely but did not try.

TARFF is just up the road from us and we go there to get animal feed etc. Always tempted to stop for coffee and cake or a bite of lunch. Simple but tasty food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and good value.

I never tire of this place, the staff are excellent, the cafe is clean and the scones are to die for. I like cheese with my cheese scones and honey with my honey and walnut ones and the staff oblige without a quibble. It is probably the best valued cafe in Dumfries and there's loads of parking too. Keep it up. Swwwews

All day breakfast are brilliant, will swap items for others if your not keen on certain ones, good homemade soup and yummy home baking. Lovely friendly obliging staff, best place for casual unfussy dining

Coffee shops in out of town complexes can sometimes be a bit hit or miss; this one is definitely a...

I ordered a baked potato with mozzarella and tomato slices - with Italian seasoning - what i got was an under cooked spud clabbered with cheese and two thin slices of tomato - the "italian " seasoning was dry sprinkles from a large catering jar and the single leaf and half baby tomato which constituted the "salad" was dressed with treacle (or a very very sweet sticky sauce ) . As the table wobbled and my not so bad latte developed a froth due to the sea sick table ...my 7 quid spud and coffee developed a nauseating aftertaste.

Didn't know there was a cafe in here. Just had coffees but the menu and food on display looked very tempting. Staff were all very friendly. It's a very large farm shop so nice for a browse around and a huge car park.

This little café is located at the rear of a Farm store that contains all manner of farm items together with a gift and clothing selection. Plenty of parking and just off the A75 (the Trip Advisor map shows it further away from the A75 than it actually is). It is a 'hidden gem' and always packed when we visit - mainly with local regulars which is a good indication as to its credibility. We found it by accident a couple of years ago and are now regular visitors whenever in this area. Very relaxing atmosphere and the staff are friendly and helpful plus they are very keen to ensure that visitors go away happy. There was a minor error with our order today but a complementary plate of freshly made toast more than compensated for that. My brother in law and I had the 'plated breakfast' and it was delicious - freshly made and well presented. My sister was not hungry so just had a slice of toast whilst my wife had a white chocolate and cherry scone - home made and so delicious that we bought four to take away.

Went for coffee and to meet a friend. service was good and they brought the coffee to the table even though it was self service. there were some gluten free pre-packed goodies so at least I could have something. Unfortunately the latte was not so good but at least it was hot. Friendly staff were very helpful.

We were looking for somewhere to eat and my husband suggested this place as he had been in previously. While it doesn't look that fancy on first glance, I have to say the food was absolutely delicious. We got soup and a sandwich, which I know doesn't sound that grand, but when it is done well, is absolutely the best. Tasty hot soup, lovely fresh bread on the sandwich, brimming over with filling. I got prawn and my husband had the beef. We then rounded it up with a lovely piece of homemade cake. A gem of a place to eat and I enjoyed the store as well.

Called in for a cuppa and a bacon roll, not great because cafe is sited amongst an animal feed store. Ordered bacon and potato scone from menu , when it cam it was a sandwich was told they had ran out of rolls even though they are next to a Tesco store they didn't replace it nor offer an alternative to the soggy white bread. Toilets very very dirty and smelly with no soap or hand towels.Disappointed wont be back !

Love the range of product and gifts available and the cafe serves great food. We'll definitely be using this place as a stop off point too and from the area. Beef and mustard sandwiches were delish...as was the spicy tomato soup. Nic coffee and a good pot of tea. Could have browsed around the shop for ages. Well worth a stop.

Great food and exceptionally helpful and friendly staff. The soups were piping hot, the sandwiches well filled, and the coffee excellent. This restaurant is fairly basic, but the helpful attitude of staff was much better than I have seen in many expensive outlets.

we have been here a couple of times since new year and we have the soup for me which is normally potato which is delicious and the wife has the roast beef sandwich which she says is excellent staff are very friendly and helpfulgood value aswell as tasty

The cafe is in Tarff Valley farm shop but seems to attract people as a venue for coffee and meals. There are better places. But the location just off the bypass is handy as is the (muddy) car park. Menu is plain and simple. I ordered a panini and was offered the option of salad OR crisps. For the sake of a few pennies how about providing both!I ordered coffee with my panini. The panini was delivered to my table but they forgot the coffee. No frills. Staff friendly.

Very friendly and efficient cafe with a good choice of food and good coffee. Staff are very pleasant indeed. We call in regularly and sometimes take a friend who uses a wheelchair as it's so accessible for them.

The staff are friendly. The menu is very simple. Pricing is good and parking is available. Easy to get to. A good meeting place

Nice for a light lunch, limited menu that does not vary. The home baking varies & the daily soup. Only suitable for a light bite st lunchtime

Good baked potatoes soup sandwiches. They do a gluten free pinnini that is lovely toasted. always busy

Because it's in the middle of a farm supplies/clothing/fancy biscuits/clocks! shopNo great ambience. Basic spuds/sandwiches/cakes menu ... so why ?Because the staff here and in the shop are so lovely with usA surprise to find on my holidaySome lovely clothes from trendy designers together with good quality basics and wellies. All suitable for posing at County Shows or in the city. I bought some "souvenirs"High quality jams, pickles biscuits etc from the Isles and very locally. I bought some "souvenirs"The cafe was great too. Panini + coconut and lime cake couldn't be faultedGo there if you want to be treated as a valued customer

on visiting tarrf valley cafe we always found that the staff were very helpful and the food was always first class with great alternatives for celiacs as my father is one... with exception to the haggis which is always very peppery but also tasty at the same time and we will continue to use the establishment as much as possible....

Looking for a place to have lunch and came across the Tarff Town & Country. As it was late, the coffee shop wasn't busy and we got served straight away. They had a nice selection of hot food. You could ask for extra fillings. Ordered a toasted sandwich and a panini.Both were brought to our table within 10 minutes. Really well cooked and satisfying.Afterwards, we had a quick wander around the pretty large size shop.Worth a try if passing that way.

Found this place by accident when en route from Gretna to Dumfries and looking for somewhere for a light snack lunch. Plenty of dishes to choose from including sandwiches, toasties, paninis and baked potatoes with a good range of fillings. Lots f delicious-looking home baking too, all freshly made and reasonably priced. We each opted for a soup and sandwich combo ( choice of two soups and white/brown bread).Delicious. Soups tasty and hot, sandwiches were well-filled and bread fresh. Service was helpful, prompt and pleasant. Afterwards had a wander round the store and made a couple of purchases, one food, the other a non-food item.

I have eaten here on numerous occasions and have yet to be disappointed. The array of wholesome homemade cakes give the lingering image of the wives of this farmer's co-operative, spending their evenings bound in their pinny's whilst mixing and kneading over their Aga stoves. The coffee too, is also very good (decaf available), although on this occasion it was ridiculously hot. Something which is easily rectified.Not the most relaxing or comfortable of environments - but it is spacious with plentiful seating - and let's not forget that home baking!

Good wee cafe in the Tarff valley farm shop. It's handy to get to on the edge of the A75 and plenty of parking.

Very good care food & drinks at convenient roadside on A75 Dumfries bypass, just off roundabout. Friendly helpful cafe staff. Tasty snacks & soup. Good value and prompt service.Thank you.

Located in the Tarff Town & Country Warehouse this cafe has a good range of food on offer and little sign son the tables asking you wait until you are served before reserving a table - not a problem when we were there but an appropriate reminder of good manners. You are surrounded by everything the average farmer would need and a snack sets you up for a look round.

We just decided to have coffee and a cake as we were visiting the shop.The cake was lovely as was the coffee-when it finally arrived!waiting over 10 minutes for a simple coffee was ridiculous as the place was not that busy.This is another place that is run by teenagers.

Needed a meeting place for a 30 minute chat with business colleague. Had been to tarff many times for supplies but never stopped at Cafe. Yummy! !! I've been missing out. Homemade tattie soup and coronation chicken sandwich. .mmmmmm.Very affordable. Excellent service. Highly recommend. Xx

Thank you so much to the lovely staff in the cafe who made my daughter feel so comfortable while feeding her new baby boy. As a first time mum this was a brilliant experience.

Lovely scones and friendly service.Good free from range and always happy to check ingredients.Family friendly

we stopped for breakfast en-route to visit family,food lovely and hot,friendly staff and the tables were kept clear and clean

This is a regular haunt for us. Love early morning when the scones are still warm or lunchtime for the best soup anywhere. It's clean and friendly with really helpful staff

Great place for coffee or a fantasies hot chocolate! Best scones and jam in town! Soup is beautiful too. Staff are very helpful and always welcoming.

We ate here several times, usually for breakfast. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff and good food! We were staying at the Travelodge so that we were near the hospital and somebody else visiting the hospital recommended it.

Great homemade soups! For a farm supplies cafe...excellent food, sandwiches and good service with lots of parking.

Nice place to call in for lunch or a snack. Lots of choices to choose from and homemade soup, scones and cakes. Staff friendly and helpful

Love going to the Tarff for lunch there soup is lovely and the toasted tea cakes with ginger and rhubarb jam are to die for. Once you have eaten a wander round the shop is a must always manage to pick up a wee something different for a gift.

Very clean & kept tidy. Lovely home baking. Baked potatoes massive with lots of filling inside. Good selection of drinks. Helpful happy staff

Have had lunch several times recently.The food is homemade and very tasty. It is always busy at lunchtimes because of the quality food and prompt service.

Was working round the corner & missed turning so stumbled across by accident & glad I did so too, staff really nice & helpful. Good £'s & choice really for Café, quaint little place bit different as in corner on shop floor but cosy enough, really busy & has a loyalty card for hot drinks "Stamp a full card, get 1 free", the lady told me..! As only on short stay said would pass card on to one of staff at local depot. Will definitely go back next time in area.

Visit here on a regular basis but usually only have a cup of tea. We decided to have a bite to eat. Not the cheapest place and service was a little shabby, but the food a couple of baked potatoes left a lot to be desired. We left most of it as it was tasteless and nobody seemed to be bothered to ask. Slightly disappointed. Will still return but will stick to a pot of tea.

Family visit at lunchtime today. The place was busy, but we soon inherited a table which was fairly swiftly cleared, but not wiped. Wiping was done only after we asked, and anyone looking for a classic definition of 'perfunctory' would have seen it in action.Service was not of a high standard, with a member of staff placing a plate in front of the guest to my left then unnecessarily stretching across me and my meal to deliver a plate to my right. Poor training, I suspect.Food was mostly better than satisfactory, and there was an excellent tomato and red pepper soup. But there was also the most dreadfully bland Coronation Chicken ever encountered - in my sandwich and my daughter-in-law's baked potato. And the only way they will know is if they read this, as nobody bothered to ask us if everything was OK.Tarff is usually better than this, but today it disappointed.

As the title suggests, not a lot of interaction with the staff but I had a lovely cake with my pot of tea and the atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back again!

Been here a few times for lunch, this week we arrived at 3.30pm bit later than usual. Had soup and toasties lovely. Great choice of sandwiches/toasties cakes and tray bakes. Soup was very tasty.

we normally go for a bar lunch but thought we would try tarff, impressed with the service had a haggis and cheese panini and it was lovely and very filling.. Staff very friendly... Not the cheapest but u get u get good quality food....

Went with mother-in-law, husband and daughter and can't fault the service or foid. Was quite busy (not as busy as I have seen it), but food was served quickly. Got some traybakes after and agaun were very tasty. Will definitely be back.

When this place first opened, we were not enamoured by it and did not go back for nearly a year. The difference in the food was wonderfull. We are in there most days as the coffee is excellent and the scones.........We often have a meal there, the staff are chatty and helpfull, we find it easy to get to,there are bargains in the store. What's not to like.

I've had lunch here a couple of times and always regretted it. There's a canteen style self service in a roped off area from a large agricultural shop, the food is surprisingly expensive and then disappointing when you receive it.On my last visit I ordered a baked potato which had such an excessive amount of herbs on it, I couldn't really enjoy it.It's fine if you want a cup of tea and a sit while shopping, the staff are really friendly, but I wouldn't make the effort to go here to eat.

I called here for morning coffee and was delighted that I chose Lemon Drizzle Cake, the most moist cake I have eaten out for a long time, had a real home baked flavour, and the icing was gorgeous. The others in our party had scones which were equally fresh and a good size, not too flat! The tea and coffee were fine too and the service was quick and cheerful. Only downer was the tables and chairs, a bit boring really, and the area might benefit from a bit of screening from the rest of the store, but really, in the scale of things it was very good quality and excellent value as well.

A great place to spend an hour or so on a rainy day! Fantastic scones and coffees. Meals tasty & good quantities. Staff helpful & pleasant. Little play table with toys for toddlers which is really welcome to us mums n dads! We visit Tarff often when visiting New Abbey for the holidays. The shop is good too, and often has unusual things. Handy for picking up coal etc.Highly recommended! :)

Visited Tarff on a large number of occasions. Food has always been well cooked, in good quantities. Excellent value. Quick service, even when busy. Soup and sandwiches are always very nice as are their tray bakes. One of the few places open on a Sunday morning!!

I visit here often for coffee and scones. there choices are fruit, plain, cheese with sometimes white chocolate as an added incentive. The staff are keen to please and offer to bring the lattes to the table. Seating is varied and the couches are comfortable.

Stopped here for lunch. I ordered the soup and also a sandwich (combo). My husband ordered the sandwich and was asked if he wanted salad OR crisps with that - not both! I said that I would like the salad with my sandwich, but was informed that as I was having the COMBO, I don't get any salad or crisps with mine - a bit mean I think! Also they hand you the napkins from behind the counter making sure that you get only 1 each!! They are not cheap either and the food was just OK.

Been to Tarff a few times for breakfast and lunches. Menu is good with a nice variety and the staff are always friendly. The scottish breakfast is a firm favourite of mine. Just off the A75 makes it an ideal place to stop off.

Based on the outskirts of Dumfries, Tarff Valley is nice and handy for either a snack or lunch if you are passing by.It is always busy at lunchtime which is a good sign its good quality.Food always fresh and made to order, staff all very friendly, tables always cleared quickly and cleaned.We visit here often as we live in lockerbie, so nip in when heading into Dumfries.