Taste Deli Cafe in West Lothian

Lovely deli & cafe to eat in or take away. The Stornaway Black pudding, tattie scone & poached egg in a roll was lovely. The carrot cake homemade and delicious. The staff are so friendly. The old oven is a real feature. Spotlessly clean. It was lovely to be able to buy cheeses from all over Scotland here. Defo recommend and return.

I was in Taste today for the first time and it was absolutely incredible. I had the best time. The staff were so lovely and the food was the best I’ve ever had. I had the lentil soup and a panini with side salad and homemade coleslaw with a caramel latte. I was in food heaven. Unfortunately I was too full to have cake which I’m so disappointed as the cake selection was out of this world. Taste also offer takeaway as well as a sit in service. If you haven’t been to taste I highly recommend you won’t be disappointed. I cannot wait to go back. 10/10 service. Thank you to taste for a wonderful experience. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

We have frequented Taste for many years and have to say from that the outset that the standard of food and service is usually excellent. The owners Steven and Lisa go out of their way to provide a high standard of customer satisfaction. Our experience was very different this morning however. We arrived just after 9 am for breakfast . My daughter and I both ordered the Canadian Cousin breakfast (pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs and maple syrup). I requested that my scrambled eggs be runnier as I do not like very firm scrambled eggs. The waitress returned with 2 identical plates, I would go so far as to say that the were Canadian Twins not Cousins! I immediately drew the waitress's attention to the fact that I had asked for runnier scrambled eggs and she apologised, taking the dish of eggs away. We could hear frantic whisking in the kitchen so presumed a fresh, less firm dish would appear but within 1 min (definitely not time to make a fresh batch) the original dish came back. Butter/oil had been added but this just meant that the original eggs were now sitting in a pool of butter. Nobody came to check if we were enjoying our food or if everything was to our liking. In fact, as the dish of eggs lay uneaten, staff seemed to be avoiding us or reluctant to address the issue. When the table was cleared and the untouched bowl of eggs returned, we highlighted that we were very disappointed with the food. While I accept that people may have a set idea of the consistency scrambled eggs should be, there was the opportunity to rectify the earlier mistake. At this point, we would at least have expected some effort to turn this around by making a fresh dish. The sound of frantic whisking created an expectation of a fresh batch and I found it quite insulting when the original was returned. Even my daughter, who likes her scrambled eggs of a firmer consistency, felt that they were 'rubbery'. When paying almost £10 for pancakes and eggs, the least I expect is for it to be cooked to my liking. It also does not help that we were seated across from the kitchen, so just to point out to staff that customers can hear what is being said. On leaving, my husband did not leave a tip. This is very unusual for him and reflects the dissatisfaction and disappointment we felt.

Called in here after we had been out walking in the area, as we had our dog and seen this was dog friendly. What a lovely coffee, nice coffee, nice scones, nice staff. We will definitely be back.

Great place for lunch, the food is absolutely lovely, the staff are welcoming and friendly. Definitely a place to stop off if you are in Linlithgow.

Very welcoming, homemade soup was delicious, gluten free catered for. Waitresses were very polite and attentive. Service was great.

I have been a customer of Taste Linlithgow for more than 10 years, travelling over 10 miles to visit. Today I was very disappointed with my breakfast. I ordered a bacon and egg roll but when it arrived I was unable to eat the bacon as it was very thick and tough and seemed very pale which I put down to it being under cooked. At first I thought that it was 3-4 slices stuck together but I was unable to separate them and was unable to eat it. On leaving I took the plate to the server and commented on the fact I was unable to eat the bacon. The comment from the kitchen as told by the waitress ‘ I have been told to tell you that; that is how the bacon comes and it’s not under cooked as it comes to us pre-cooked’. This thought of pre-cooked bacon has somewhat put me off but the main annoyance is that I did not even receive an apology, never mind any recompense. I usually always leave a tip but decided not to on this occasion as I believe the very least I should have had was an apology for my disappointment. It will be a while before I return but I am sure the management will not be bothered by one person choosing not to use their establishment, hence this review.

Previously visited Taste on several occasions when visiting Linlithgow and rated it highly. Sadly a recent visit was disappointing. A sandwich lunch and one small cup of very average coffee cost £25. When paying with card I was presented with a screen and asked to rate my experience. Given that the staff were very nice I rated it excellent and pressed the button only to realise too late this rewarded the staff a tip of £4. 95. This brought the total bill for a sandwich and coffee for two people to £29 95. Several other establishment have opened in Linlithgow and sadly I shall look elsewhere for my lunch when I return to Linlithgow.

Visited with a friend and a lovely wee cafe, great food with plenty choices and the staff were super friendly. Opted for the coronation chicken panini and friend have the special faijata wrap

Delightful deli/cafe with friendly welcoming owners and staff, The chicken Caesar salad was perfect - fresh with a tasty dressing and crispy bacon topping. Decent wines by the glass. Dog friendly. Highly recommended.

The soup and bread were delicious. Friendly and very quick service. Varied menu options. Will definitely return.

Popped in on the off-chance as the sign said dogs were allowed. So glad I did! The staff were all lovely and everything was so clean and welcoming. The service was excellent and really quick and my soup and sandwich were just what was needed for a November walk around Linlithgow Loch! It's a bit out of my way to become a regular, but I will definitely be back. 5 stars all round!

Lovley food, great service and an absolute lovley surprise to eat here. The portions were superb, the options were great, absolutely loved it.

Popped in here for a quick bite on a Friday afternoon. We were greeted with a smile and shown to a nice table. We both had tasty Lentil soup and half a sandwich, there was a good deal on this offer. Sandwich came with a small portion of crisps and salad leaves. The bowl of soup was large and sandwich delightful. Nice coffee and good selection of cakes. We will return next time in Linlithgow.

We had a sharing platter for two and a chicken sandwich, both of which were tasty. Unfortunately the website and menu in the cafe explicitly stated that a glass of wine is included with the platter but according to the staff this costs extra. Server was reluctant to correct this, and i notice its still stated on the website now. One server very friendly and one rather unenthusiastic.

Fabulous place for lunch. Varied menu and top quality produce. Soup delicious and perfect to have with a choice of half sandwich, generous salads and amazing cakes, well priced wine by the glass and really lovely staff. Highly recommended.

What a fantastic Scottish night we had 😊food was fabulous served by amazing staff could not have had a better night 😊I do hope it’s the first of many

We enjoyed a Scottish night at taste which was organised by Lisa. The food was amazing, all Scottish options, super tasty and cooked fresh. Great atmosphere, great service and we hope there are many more speciality nights like this. Loved every minute.

Lovely fresh sandwich with an excellent full salad and homemade coleslaw,very filling and extremely tasty. This place also has a deli with a great range of produce. I’ll be back next time I’m in town.

Lovely cafe, simple but tasty. Coffee is great and a nice selection of deli goods too you can buy and take home.

Popped in today for the first time since this dreadful pandemic hit the world. We both ordered a Ploughman’s Lunch. It was delicious. Beautiful fresh salad, with a pork pie, good quality cheddar cheese, equally good quality ham, pickled gherkins, sandwich pickle, a few crisps...

My wife and I stopped off for breakfast here on a visit to Linlithgow, and it wasn’t too bad an experience at all. The café was clean with sufficient space between tables, and the staff were all friendly. The food and drinks were soon brought...

We visited Taste for the first time recently & will definitely be back. The venue has a very nice setting, the food & service is great. Can definitely recommend Taste as somewhere to stop & have lunch.

This is a lovely little cafe on the hight street and an ideal place for meeting a mate for a catch up. The coffee was nice as was my scone. The breakfast menu is cracking!! Lovely old oven at the far end. I’d happily come...

Since lockdown has created our jolly band of waifs and strays we love nothing more than meeting in Taste after our walk to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere from all the staff, particularly Lisa and Steven. Even all our pooches are welcomed inside and they can...

Always a friendly welcome awaits 😊 food is to die 😋 for delicious 10/10 pet friendly nothing is too much trouble so when in the town why not give it try

this is such an amazing wee cafe. they follow every guide line and are very organised and on top of the covid restrictions.

Had my family visit me and had to take them to Taste for a wee lunch. Excellent food once again ! Freshly prepared you can't go wrong there. Thanks to all the staff for a lovely lunch and making us feel very welcome indeed.

Have visited Taste for takeaway and also sitting in and I have to say the food and the service are first class. Staff from Management down to the shop floor are wonderful so polite and can’t be any mor helpful. If eating in or even...

Started coming in for a coffee over a year ago and it’s turned into a daily event 😊excellent service from all the staff could not do enough for us 😊dog friendly which just adds to the experience 😊food is of the best quality and excellent...

Tables on left hand side were less than 1m apart. became anxious and had to move when family of 4 sat down at next table and out legs were almost touching! i ordered soup and toasted sandwich and received untoasted sandwich. i complained but did...

Have used this recently for takeaway during lockdown. Their chicken and mango baguette is delicious and their chocolate cake is a delight. The man who serves us is so friendly and welcoming. They’ve been a lifesaver over the recent lockdown - so nice to have...

Ooooo value for money and beautiful food, I have found out there is a 40.00 deal to include food and wine so we are going in this time for a girlie meal Karen and Meisha

We had lunch with a cheese toastie and delicious Roasted Pepper & Tomato soup with lovely bread. Great service and will love to return again.

Absolutely delicious! Had the coronation chicken and bacon panini special and couldn't have been happier. Everyone around me had amazing looking good too. Very friendly staff and good value, can't wait to go back

First visit after lockdown. Staff were so welcoming and attentive. Carrot cake was just fabulous. Will definitely return. So fortunate to have Taste on our High Street.

I was disappointed when visiting Taste today to find that some staff were not wearing face coverings. Regrettably my friend and I will now be looking elsewhere for coffee.

Taste has always been good - they have gone above and beyond to reopen in line with COVID guidelines - soup is always delicious and they serve delicious range of items based on fresh tasty ingredients - if visiting Linlithgow this is the place to...

I visited Taste for lunch with my mum in August. The menu had loads of choices and the staff were very attentive, especially the man behind the counter who I assumed to be the owner. Customers also came into Taste to take away food, and...

I visited here for lunch recently and found the experience disappointing for a few reasons. When I first walked in the woman who was meant to be greeting people walking in to the restaurant area was aware I was standing waiting for her to address...

Pre lockdown I regularly visited Taste and the food was always amazing. I am so pleased to be able to visit again and enjoy the lovely fresh food and great customer service. Special shout out for the amazing Cray fish salad last week!

My wife and I visited Taste today for the first time since it reopened inside. All seating was set out to comply with the new social distancing rules and a new hatch has been created for checking in to the inside seating area. All in...

Been in a few times and in today after reopening . Lovely fresh food and a great menu. The staff are really lovely and friendly. We have an autistic son and they couldn’t make him more welcome!! We loved the chocolate brownie ( a meal...

stopped off for a coffee and found that Taste have implemented all sorts of safety measures with regard to the recent covid issue. Screens on the counters, markings on the floor and welcomed by the wonderful staff. It was all very reassuring!!. Anyway its great...

We have stopped by Taste twice during day trips to Linlithgow, and both times we were lucky enough to be served by Steve. We had tea and cake in the cafe on the first occasion in December, and bought some lunch items for the train...

Was lucky enough to visit today as they launched their new menu. Plumped for the Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Panini. What I got was a plate full of fresh salad with a delicious marinade, creamy coleslaw and a handfull of crisps all to compliment the...

Lovely food and very good service great selection of sandwich’s and paninis cakes were lovely will return

Been a regular at taste over the past couple of years. Last visit today for a light lunch, as always the food was excellent & great value. The staff are brilliant and the ambience is always nice and relaxed. Would thoroughly recommend

The coffee was just alright but expensive. The bacon was lovely but the black pudding tasted suspiciously old and the rolls they were stuffed into were the cheapest of the cheap. Would not go back.

Fantastic cafe, Popped in for lunch on Saturday again with the family. I had the warm goats cheese salad, flat white coffee and a gorgeous home made cake. The goats cheese salad was amazing, so so tasty, will be having that again. The staff are...

Had a lovely lunch with the family. I ordered the chicken ceaser salad and it was so good!! Service was quick and staff are friendly.

Parochial, local and for the regular. New customer, or passing trade? Be prepared for a wait. Menu tired and uninspiring. Room shabby and tired. Look across the road. That's where to go!

Regularly call in for take away wrap which i regard as great value. Always prepared to a high standard by friendly staff. Occasionally have breakfast or lunch from a menu with loads of variety. And with a dog friendly section to the front of the...

Been a few times, food always excellent Can be busy, so phone to book Very friendly staff go the extra mile

Literally a few mins walk from the Palace main entrance. We had lunch today - open steak sandwich and mac n cheese plus hot drinks for around £21. Portions sizes were large and food very good. Also good tea and coffee. The place is a...

Stopped here for lunch. Believe this location was a former bakery as there was a bakers stove on the back wall. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, good service. Prices reasonable. Enjoyed a nice Prawn Marie Rose sandwich. Located halfway between the High Street roundabout and the...

6 of us had lunch here today. We all come regularly and once again we had great food with great service in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I would recommend couples, families or friends to come, and now you can bring your dog with you!! Our...

I occasionally pop in for a coffee and a sandwich made to order at the deli counter - the quality is always reliable.

Great cafe staff brilliant and the food is top drawer 😊if you are ever in the town I’d recommend you pop in

Stopped here for lunch today and my husband and I ordered home made lasagne with garlic bread, salad and home made coleslaw. Pot of tea and a large cappuccino. We both thoroughly enjoyed it, the garlic bread was two large slices. Coleslaw was good. Service...

Now don’t get me wrong I visited this place once after moving into the area and as a coeliac I was hopeful of getting something suitable for my dietary needs. The place was full of people ordering hearty breakfasts which looked and smelled great. I...

Stopped in for lunch after touring the Linlithgow Palace. Had a great lunch with homemade bread and Mull cheese. Service was quick and staff very attentive and friendly. Definitely the place to have lunch in Linlithgow!

Came highly recommended by one of the shop keepers in town and was full when I arrived. Service was great but my dish was really overcooked and the sauce had separated. I probably just ordered the wrong thing and got the sense they would've made...

We visited taste this morning for a warming plate of soup. It was tomato and roasted peppers. Soup was lovely, quite hot and a little spicy you could feel it hitting the back of your throat. Nice bread, white and brown. The portion of soup...

Lovely food. Excellent choice of dishes. Staff very attentive. We were on holiday in Linlithgow and went back twice in one week as it was so good.

A good place for a cuppa. Staff are excellent and surroundings very pleasant. Food menu is varied and food very good. Recommended.

Visited for breakfast this week for a catch up with a friend. Was met with a big beaming smile at 0830 by staff, always nice. Had a browse at the art works on the walls and the impressive range oven on the end wall, before...

Visited a number of times with my family for breakfast at the weekend. Staff friendly and welcoming. Can be busy and have needed to wait for a table but worth it

Stopped in for lunch.Very friendly welcome from the staff.Ordered their delicious soup which was full of goodness.

I recently got a new kitchen fitted and was without cooking facilities for 4 weeks. I bought most of my meals from Taste. They have a brilliant choice of takeaway food. I had lovely salads, baked potatoes, lasagne, macaroni cheese and pulled pork, all homemade...

Had lunch with my friend and my cousins 10 yr old girl. First time for 10 yr old lovely place for a catch up and a bite to eat. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and the staff are very friendly.

Excellent local cafe, staff very friendly and efficient, quality local foods. Great breakfast and lunch’s, will definitely be back next holiday

I had breakfast with my travel mates on our last morning in Linlithgow. The service was quick and the food quick to arrive! It was all very tasty and home-cooked wonderful. I would eat here again.

We were on a tour and many places were flooded with tourists looking for a bite. We were a bit rudely turned away from another place when we ducked in here. We were promptly and pleasantly greeted and although they were busy they went out...

Went here because our usual cafe was full and will definitely go back again. Good range of food (husband said the bacon sandwich was one of the best he had had). Very pleasant and attentive staff, manager is on the ball.

Good selection of hot drinks and cakes. I had a gluten free slice of cake but it was simply very dry as often gluten free cakes are. I had the goats cheese salad which was delicious. The delicatessen offers a good variety of cured meats,...

We were visiting Linlithgow Palace and stopped here to eat. What a treat!! Such a wonderful staff and absolutely delicious food! Very charming place to chat, enjoy a meal and some wine! Wish we had a place like this near me!!

We went in for a coffee and snack, had a sandwich and carrot cake. Very friendly, fast service, delicious coffee and an enjoyable relaxed atmosphere. We'll be visiting again!

Taste is a cafe which is also a deli selling all sorts of delicious goodies. Coffee and cake were very nice. The service was very helpful and efficient. Their menu is varied with specials daily advertised on a board. The walls are covered with paintings...

Had stayed in a local hotel for a family wedding and had decided to try here as the previous morning the hotel couldn’t cope with my family having breakfast at once. On arriving informed the waitress there was 11 of us and she accommodated us...

Love the traditional Scottish Breakfast. The bacon is my FAV! Lovely homemade baked goods and delicious lattes. Excellent quality food, service is warm and friendly. Reasonably priced as well. The cafe has an abundance of natural light and local artwork on the walls that can...

I visited here for lunch on Sunday and had the most amazing Chicken Soup. I hadn't been in for quite a while and they have really expanded their menu and i found it really difficult to chose what to have. My friend who was with...

Needing somewhere for lunch travelling in Scotland, we found TASTE and had a great lunch there. Lovely staff, buzzy atmosphere and very good menu. I had a Caesar salad that was really fresh, a good portion and looked so attractive. It's a very good spot...

It was a lovely sunny day and after a walk around Linlithgow loch we popped in to Taste. Its a lovely cafe Deli with a varied choice on the menu. We opted for pulled porked toasted wraps with cheese, served with a nice rocket salad....

On our way to the palace, we stopped in for a coffee and ended up with a nice chat with the proprietor who gave us some great suggestion of Scottish candies to bring home. The coffee was nice too!

Taste is a large, clean and bright cafe with a good menu. We came in for breakfast and from the extensive menu we chose the “Rabbie”, which was bacon with scrambled egg and cheese on a sandwich of thick, well-fired crusty bread. It was substantial...

I love this café, it does what a café should do, and does it well. There also happens to be a great deli at the front, so BONUS! Over the last few visits I've had really simple porridge and coffee, I've had hearty soup and...

Great cafe been several times now and always good, menu very good staff even when busy make it a good experience

Have visited Taste for lunch over the past several years and visited again with three other family members. Brother in law had the homemade lasagne and said it was the best he had tasted for a while, even better than he had in an Italian...

I'll get the points out the way that stopped me giving 5 stars. The latte was a bit tasteless. I'm not sure if it was the blend or the shot but I didn't enjoy it other than it was hot and needed on such a...

Decided to drop into Taste for a quick snack. The service was excellent and very efficient. We had coffee and rolls which were good. Relieved there was no loud music playing. A nice cafe and they have a good menu with specials.

Has become a bit of a weekly regular for us (even pre-ordered the other week to make sure they had enough left as we had friends with us). Friendly staff though service not always the quickest. Good selection of teas and the deli section is...

Can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Went today for first time and will definitely be back. Good food, freshly made. The broth soup and chicken/Mango sandwich was delicious. Staff were so friendly too.

Nice atmosphere and good coffee, just had a panini with my coffee. Also bought a few things from the deli on the way out.

We had a big group (10) all with different intolerences to certain foods. The order was spot on, the food was lovely. The stornoway black pudding and poached egg roll was so good and the mocha was so yummy. Really nice staff and good prices....

We had coffee, tea and hot choc ... with some cakes and it was all good ! Not fantastic but pretty good ... we’d go again. And the deli at the front of the shop is fantastic ....

Dropped in here for a late lunch on a Saturday, and it was absolutely brilliant. The frontage of the business really doesn't do it justice, but once you are inside it's a different world. A lovely welcoming atmosphere, we had to wait a couple of...

Great to always have friendly staff and good quality food, I love the homemade soup and my fellow workers enjoy bagels and panini's most days. Breath of fresh air the fact that you can get a bacon roll at any time of day. Special shout...

A lovely Big hearty breakfast, cooked to perfection , the best sausages in Linlithgow . The perfect way to start a Sunday morning 👍

You go to a café or coffee shop with some expectations based on the exterior. What you get with TASTE is a whole load better. Great value and very tasty food, with a warmth and friendliness from the staff that speaks volumes. They clearly care...