The Olive Tree in South Lanarkshire

My Daughter Fiona, son in law Lee and Granddaughter Robyn live in the area and are regular customers, we try to pop in to the Deli whenever we are visiting them. For the last couple of years they have given us a Christmas Hamper from The Olive Tree which is skilfully put together with quality products and always goes down a treat.

We visited for lunch, soup amazing, service first class and a great choice of Xmas goodies. Best coffee shop and deli in Biggar.

Very nice cafe and deli. We had soup and quiche with a delicious fresh salad. Quite a wide choice of food. We also had strawberry tarts and tea to finish. It was all very tasty. Pleasant, helpful staff. The deli has lots of nice things, cheeses etc. definitely a place to go back to!

Called in at the Olive Tree on way down from Edinburgh, hunting for a snack and well needed coffee. This little place made our morning! Not only was the coronation chicken delightful, the coffee refreshing and the choices plentiful, the owners (assume they were anyway) were absolutely lovely! Friendly people in a cute little deli, perfect! Call in if you're passing through! ❤️

A great place to enjoy great coffee and cake we met Ivan the owner who was very friendly as were all the other staff that served us, if we were local this would be our go to cafe/deli. Some lovely individual gifts and treats to buy too.

One thing we’re not short of in Biggar is places to have a coffee. For me this is the best of the lot. Great customer service and a really nice place to spend half an hour. Would thoroughly recommend it.

Ivan and Angela provided a great lunch for our guests here at home. A fresh selection of sandwiches, quiche, charcuterie, sausage rolls, cheese and fabulous cakes. Absolutely fabulous service and I recommend to all. Cheers Bill

Small and stylish, welcoming and efficient staff/owners and wide range of tea/coffee and superb cakes. Free parking in the street right outside!

Popped into this tiny and clean cafe on route south for an early sit-in lunch. The sandwiches and rolls are made fresh and server was very accommodating to everyone’s filling requests. The coffee was excellent, the best we have had on our holiday. Also took traybakes for the road, which were delicious. 10/10 to team Olive Tree!

Loved everything about this place. The owner and staff were so friendly and welcomed us so warmly. We are moving to the area soon so will definately be back. The food was delicious and the mocha I had was the best I think I have ever drank. We bought some local produce also which was so nice.

Great place to stop for coffee and a bite to eat when passing through. Lovely selection of freshly made wraps and baguettes, great coffee and deli section.

We stopped here today whilst passing through Biggar, parking just across the road from the deli. Received a warm welcome from Ivan and his staff. The cappuccinos were nice and hot and the carrot and walnut cake was fresh and moist - delicious. Interesting little deli to browse, clearly a favourite in this village. We will return.

We stopped off in Bigger to get a coffee on our way back to Edinburgh from Lake District. Found this cafe and had a lovely coffe and one of the most amazing lemon Victoria sponges I have ever had. It was just out of the kitchen and was so moist and tasty. Service lovely and relaxed and friendly

Ok so we only had a quiche and some rolls, but it was the best quiche I have ever, or will ever have, bloody fantastic it was and the rolls were equally as awesome, keep up the good work guys.

This place is an absolute gem on a Scottish high street with several rather interesting places to look at. Parking is plentiful and this encourages engagement with the local businesses. Service at The Olive Tree was prompt, friendly and accurate. The food was superb. We had a charcuterie plate for two with excellent meats and well chosen cheeses as well as generous accompaniments. All this was provided at a very reasonable price. If you are travelling to Edinburgh from the north west of England and had not thought about the A702, you're going to need a fresh look at your satnav. On that itinerary you should allow time for refreshments or, better still, lunch at this excellent deli. You won't regret it.

Great local business, with personal and friendly support, adjusting to the balance of online and offline business with friendly service, humour, quality products and a positive perspective.

What a lovely little place this is. Not the world's most extensive range of sandwiches but that doesn't matter when they are such great quality. The fillings were not short in supply and were very tasty, no cheap ingredients and as for the cheeseboard that...

Due to Lockdown we couldn’t do a lot for my wife’s 60th so we decided to go to the coast on a mini road trip. I ordered 2 pack lunches from here and could not fault them. great friendly service makes this a great little...

There are only 3 tables so you need to time your visit to get a seat but it's a very nice lunch spot. Very friendly staff and good food. Try and avoid school lunch time as it's very popular with the kids - but they...

I go through Biggar when I'm driving home to Herefordshire from Edinburgh. I always stop here for a take away coffee. It's Illy and excellent. The service is good and cheery. There always seems to be local customers in having coffee and cake and a...

Just moved to Biggar and been in here a couple of times. It’s a really nice little place for a relaxing cup of tea and a sandwich. A nice experience and I see it being a regular haunt.

My wife and I recently visited The Olive Tree, whist on a visit to Scotland. What a find, excellent coffee and the best "Rocky Road" we've ever tasted. The bijou delicatessan and coffee shop is matched by the excellent and friendly Team who welcome you...

This is a nice little cafe. There is a whole menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch items on offer, as well as sweet baked items to have with coffee or morning tea. I was very hungry mid-morning so I opted for a mini cheese and...

I have enjoyed meals and coffee a number of times at The Olive Tree as I visit Biggar from Australia as often as possible. The deli is very inviting with fresh food, homemade quiche, soup etc and great coffee. The owners are wonderful and accommodating...

We had a family group of 15 staying in the Borders Area, and The Olive Tree provided many, pies, quiches, scones, croissants, and pastries for our stay. The Olive Tree delivered fresh to our home that we stayed in and everything was delicious! We can...

Consistently brilliant coffee, deli sanwiches and surprise cakes , not good for my wasteline but always a superb lunch.

Simple cafe and deli, great coffee (was recommended by the Taj as best in Biggar) at a reasonable price.

Make several visits to this little deli throughout the year. Aside from the army of cheeses, oatcakes, olives, chutneys, spirits, chocolates and all other kind of treats for sale - if you’re simply looking for good coffee, tasty cakes or a light lunch; the Olive...

Travelling from Edinburgh to North Yorkshire today we stopped off in Biggar to use the facilites and get some lunch. Firstly the public loos abandoned by the council have been taken over by a trust. You pay 40p which of course the whingers will object...

Had a look in this smart looking Deli and bought some superb cakes and baking .The food looks so fresh and appetizing ,we would have stayed for a coffee but all the seats were full . It seems to be very popular with locals and...

For a small deli this place punches well above its weight. Great coffee and sandwiches etc. Plus a strong supporter of local artisan food and drink producers. Just popping in for a coffee? I bet you will come out having bought something else as well !

Lovely local deli best coffee in town nice and welcoming. Recommend it. Freshly bake every morning scones and quiches.

Lovely scones, tea and coffee. Service reasonable but the seating accommodation is all rather cramped.

Biggar is blessed with a myriad of coffee and food shops covering all budgets and tastes and The Olive Tree is sitiuated bang smack in the middle of the town. As well as serving outrstanding Illy coffe and delicous home backing, they also sell a wide range of deli items and eveb some booze.

The food it’s self was good, however the lack of local produce for a deli is disappointing!! The staff were unwelcoming apart from the young lady creating a stuffy atmosphere!

Popped in for lunch with my hubby and friend just looking for a lite bite and we were not disappointed as the food was fresh and tasty and the service was friendly.

Popped into this lovely little cafe on our way down to Kirkcudbright. So glad we did! Silky smooth coffee and the best coffee and walnut cake I’ve had for a long time! Husband had lemon cake, he also thoroughly enjoyed his cake. Lovely friendly staff as well, we’ll be back!

Returning to Lancashire from East Lothian via Biggar is not the most direct route. However I had recalled a nice little café from when I passed through in 2013 and when I arrived this time recognised the Olive Tree as the one I remembered. We timed it well nabbing one of the 2 or 3 small tables. The gentleman who appeared to be the proprietor nipped out from behind the counter to take our order which was a nice surprise and quickly dished up some excellent sandwiches and toasties - not overblown with loads of salad nobody asked for as you sometimes get, and not overpriced, but just really tasty with plenty of filling. The cakes were too good to resist as well, and difficult to choose from the large selection. Excellent coffee capped it all off nicely. Lots of folk were buying takeaway sandwiches while we were there as well. The staff were friendly and the owner was very personable, advising us on how to store some fresh honeycomb we were buying. The shop is full of tempting food so be warned you will do well to resist buying something! I'll be stopping by sooner than 5 years next time I hope.

We found The Olive Tree totally by chance, disabled parking almost outside the premises, superb menu, great selection, superb coffee, (I had two mugs) excellent hosts and served very quickly, we will definately know where to stop next time I'm passing through the area.

Stopped in for a coffee before heading over to Loch Lomond and picked up some bits for our journey from the deli. Great cheeses, beautiful ham and fresh rolls. Coffee was lovely and there was a real bustling atmosphere -it’s obviously a popular place to go and I can see why.

Have visited this small eatery on countless occasions, over the last eight years, en route to & from Edinburgh. The excellent quality of the produce has never varied throughout that time and neither has the friendly, thorough and professional service provided by owners, Ivan & Angela. Indeed my wife and i positively look forward to visiting the Olive Tree, for it's beautiful fresh tasting food and cosy setting.

Decided to take the scenic way back from Aberdeenshire and came across the lovely town of Biggar.

This is a small cafe and delicatessen serving high quality cakes and light meals. Coffee is excellent, cakes fluffy. A great place to enjoy a break

Very nice deli, very fresh bread, great fillings for baguettes and really good coffee. Service was with a smile and reasonably priced.

We stopped en route for a break, hadn’t been here before but we received a warm welcome, had decent coffees and nice scones. Definitely be back next time we are oasssing through. Lovely home made tablet for sale too!

Pleasant staff, great coffee. A pleasure to shop locally. Stockists of Stornoway black pudding which is always a draw!

Great coffee with good cakes and scones. Plenty of cheeses and wines to choose from. Edinburgh Gin suppliers particular favourit - Rhubarb and Ginger !

Love this deli, everything is good! Amazing coffee and the best cheese scones, in the world!! Not many sit in seats but I'm usually takeout anyway.

Amigos y yo estuvimos en un viaje por carretera y paramos aquí para tomar un café, en vez de una de las grandes cadenas hoteleras. No nos decepcionó, el café era delicioso. También una tienda muy interesante con una gran variedad de delicias, especialmente el gin con sabor :-)

So it's a Cafe with a delicatessen, great relaxed atmosphere, well managed polite friendly service and freshly prepared food not an extensive selection but fresh and to a high standard, and that's the unique selling point in this quiet inconspicuous cafe, olive's,humous sun dried tomatoes Scottish cheese a veritable feast well worth a visit.

For lovers of good Coffee a great place to stop in town. Try scone with it and you will not be disappointed.

It is more expensive to sit in but the chicken is proper chicken not fake slices it is proper chunks of flavour and it also has a high school student discount.

Pequeño café deli, lástima que no hay más mesas 4 un montón de clientes que no eran capaces de sentarse y presumiblemente nos fuimos a otro lado. Animado y gran baguette chitchat con café recién hecho a mano que era fuerte y vigorosa. Prueba el café y pastel de nogal que es grande y fantástico bien vale la pena el dinero! ! Volveremos la próxima vez paso seguro.

He parado en Biggar para un descanso en mis viajes periódicos de negocios a Escocia para la mejor parte de 25 años. No tengo ni idea de por qué no señores impugnantes han de las delicias en el lado sureste de la carretera. Es mi...

Disfrutamos de nuestras dos visitas aquí. El café y el té eran buenas y el baguette y pan tostado teacake estaban deliciosos. La gente que maneja el café era muy amable y servicial. Un muy buen lugar para tomar un tentempié, volveremos.

Esta es una agradable cafetería que no, pero la sopa, etc, para comer en el lugar o para llevar, también hay productos en exhibición para ser comprado el servicio es bueno y agradable. Pega sólo tres mesas, positivo, se suma a una experiencia íntima. Vale...

This is such a lovely wee place for a hot cup of coffee and cake. The gentleman be hind the counter was very nice. The cake was the best I have tasted in some time. If you are in Biggar do try this place

Stopped in Biggar for break en route from Gretna to Edinburgh. Had previously checked out Aroma (just down the street) so gave this place a try. Very cosy & friendly staff. Coffee was good as was my chicken & bacon quiche. They have a lovely selection of savouries & cakes. Reasonably priced.

Heading for Peebles, we stopped here for morning coffee and scones. Not disappointed as both were lovely - scones light as a feather! There is also a nice selection of interesting produce and wines available, along with a selection of baguettes and wraps to take away, and we ordered some items to take with us for lunch later in the day. These were fresh and delicious. Highly recommended and well priced.

This was the second time my wife and I have visited this deli and we really enjoyed it. This great little deli is run by a lovely lady and her son and we were offered a warm welcome. We had coffee and scones which were both excellent; the scones were light and flavoursome. We also ordered take away baguettes for our walk in Glentress and they were fresh and filling.Definitely worth a visit.

We were on our way to a bike ride, and needed to grab a quick sandwich.Well, it was quick, but far from the ordinary. Fresh made baguettes, fancy crisps, lashings of ginger beer, excellent cakes. When we got to where we were going, overlooking the castle at Drumlanrig on a glorious sunny October day, it was perfect.I guess it would have been just as nice sitting in a bus shelter in the rain, but I just wanted to make you envious.

It's a deli with a few tables serving excellent coffee and deli food. Nice atmosphere. It's a takeaway too. My friend and I met there for coffee and stayed through lunch. A friendly place.

Supplies everything a deli should have - plus an area for eating in with great coffee - super friendly service. Highly recommended if you are passing through Biggar.

Popped in for tea to go and olive oil, and ended up also buying cheese and quiche. The owner is very knowledgable about the provenance of his wares, and was happy to discuss what cheese would suit me best. The home-made quiches, made daily, were delicious. Premises spotlessly clean. Handily located on High Street.

I visited this deli with 3 of my uni mates as we were passing through the area, staff were very welcoming and helpful. We all had baguettes soup and cake, THE LOT. Fairly priced for such a nice shop will definitely be going back and already looking forward to it. Not a bad word to say to be honest.

Stopped here for morning coffee and to pick up baguettes for lunch which we do on our frequent visits to and from Edinburgh. Friendly staff, fresh and tasty baguettes and good coffee. Recommended.

Although small this place has a lovely friendly atmosphere, the coffee is great and lovely home baking. It also has a great selection of produce on its Deli shelves, some unusual but tasty stuff

A relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a coffee with my Sister after a walk around the Lake in Biggar. I liked the relaxed, welcoming & professional service, the coffee was pipping hot made to order. The tables were all clean & tidy. Whilst there I noticed several customers calling in for a takeaway service. I will return again to sample some of the local cheeses on offer as well as some of the Gins !Recommended during a stopover in Biggar.

Popped in for a quick coffee, how lovely and friendly this place is, and what an array of super deli foods. The coffee was good and the service excellent. You really couldn't ask for more nicer staff. Will certainly visit again!

This is a lovely little coffee shop with good coffee and food. Seating available. There's also a good selection of wines, olive oil and food.

I come here regularly and thoroughly recommend it. Soup and quiches are always good. The service is great and very customer-oriented - they couldn't be friendlier and make you feel very welcome. People on here complaining about being told about their children's behaviour clearly have an axe to grind and their comments should be disregarded. I think most people welcome a place to have a coffee without being irritated by children whose parents think that everyone is as delighted by them as they are. Go Olive Tree!

We decided to have a breakfast snack on our journey from Edinburgh to Yorkshire and stopped of in Biggar. It was good to see that a Breakfast Combo was offered comprising coffee or tea, a croissant and fruit juice. It reminded me of going to cafés if France at the start of the day.Although the café is small, the owners are welcoming and it also operates as a deli with a good choice of continental and local items.

Great place to stop for a coffee and purchase some great deli items for the kitchen at home. Staff are friendly and attentive.

This is my fav place to stop for coffee whenever we are in Biggar. The coffee is THE best for miles. Well worth a visit. Only negative is there's not much seating available (3 tables plus 2 high stools at a window ledge) however given the size of the shop there's no space for anymore unfortunately.

Excellent coffee and cheese counter + lots of goodies to tempt you. Also takeaway rolls and cakes. You can also sit in and enjoy the atmosphere

This is a warm and cosy deli with a fabulous choice and a few tables for customers to have a coffee accompanied by homemade cake or sandwiches. Pop in after your Museum visit!

The Olive Tree is a wonderful Deli in Biggar and whether you are going for Coffee, Snacks, take-away sandwiches you will not be disappointed. It also has a wonderful selection of Deli goods and an extensive selection of wines.On a sunny day (yes we get those in Scotland) sitting at the tables outside the Deli is great for people watching.

Stopped here today and had two filled wraps. Very fresh and tasty. Prices reasonable and service friendly. If passing through definitely worth stopping.

We went here for a snack on our way home from Fife, it's a tiny little place, but lovely. Lots of nice deli delights on sale, everything looked delicious. The place was very clean and we felt welcome straight away.The staff were really lovely, the cappuccino was actually BETTER than Costa and I have never said that before! Get a large one though, the cups were a little small. My other half had a fruit scone with butter and jam, he said it was very soft and fresh. I had a cheese scone to die for! One of the nicest scones ever, once again, very soft and fresh. Congratulations Olive Tree, we will definitely stop again when we pass through!

Called in here on recomendation from someone in another shop. The food and service were excellent. However, it is very popular with the school children on their lunch break, so it must be good value for money. The school children queued quietly and were well managed by the owner. The interruption didn't last long.An enjoyable visit.

Visited Biggar recently and popped into the Olive Tree after deciding to leave another café in the town - and was so glad! Fantastic place, lovely atmosphere, first class service and delicious food - absolutely delicious. Wishing this business all the very best into the future, hoping it grows!!

Great range of products in this little deli/coffee shop with super coffee and food on offer. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Hamper service available, good selection of wines take away too!

Super snack lunch options, I especially love the pate, oatcakes and olives. Really delicious. You can have takeaway food too, or buy something from their deli counter.. Small seating table area, lovely friendly staff.

Was in Biggar and so popped into the Olive Tree for a light lunch and coffee. What a lovely cafe which also double as a deli too. Lunch was very nice and the coffee was nice and strong just how I like it. Very pleasant staff and good prices. Sat by the window, nice to just sit and watch the world go by. There is limited parking close by with a short walk to the deli.

Small but well stocked deli, great cheese counter and if you love your coffee its the best in Biggar

Great deli with a very good selection of cheeses, wines and spirits. Food is served only in a wrap or a baguette. Biggar has a good selection of butcher shops and bakers but nothing from them used in the shop,Use local products if and where possible.Push the local produce be proud of it. Coffee 9 out of 10. Minus 1 for the saucers cups will slip off as it is a razed centre.People with bad vision will spill

Small deli which offers excellent coffee and tasty cakes. Then you start to look at the shelves in more detail and realise you've just wondered into a little haven of quality food - we bought some delicous ham, cheese and relish to enjoy later.When we are next anywhere close by we will definately make a detour to visit again!

a lovely little deli with an excellent range of foodstuffs - cheese of a very high standard for example. sitting in is very pleasant really clean with delicious scones and cakes. Service is friendly and efficient. Coffee is very good and effort is made to tailor it to individual taste. I would recommend it as a right wee gem!!!

As always the standard of food and service is excellent, ignore the whinging reviews about parents regard their own children's bad behaviour as allowable, there are far too many parents think it's their kids are the responsibility of the staff when out in a public place

Lovely freshly made baguettes, wraps, homemade cakes and excellent coffee served by very friendly staff. I highly recommend this deli/coffee shop to anyone passing through Biggar.

Excellent coffee superb home baking very friendly staff the highlight of Biggar high street can highly recommend this delicatessen/coffee shop to everyone

I stop into the Olive Tree every Friday morning to pick up breakfast - a pain au chocolate and a lovely late. Service with a smile and a nice chat. Sets me up for the day. Highly recommended.

Walk into the olive tree and you don't just want the cheeses or the wines but the soups and sandwiches and just about everything. definitely our favourite place to eat in Biggar.

A lovely, family friendly cafe and deli in centre of biggar. Serves great coffee (by far the best on Biggar) and cakes are good too. Always receive a nice welcome and service is relaxed and friendly. I have frequently visited with my 2 small children and always found staff welcoming and helpful e.g. heating up bottles etc.

The Olive Tree in Biggar is one of the most welcoming and delightful deli and coffee shops around this area. Their light snacks are freshly made with the best of ingredients and their home baking is of exceptional quality. I find the staff very helpful and friendly. I am a regular customer and often take or meet friends there. None of them have ever been disappointed in either the service or the food, on the contrary, they are always impressed with the whole experience and keen to return. My family are also frequent customers, especially my grandchildren who enjoy being treated to light lunches there. Just the other day my little granddaughter announced to the Olive Tree staff: "this is the best shop in the world!" Such is the enjoyment and appreciation of what the Olive Tree offers to those who appreciate quality food, efficient and friendly staff and a clean and welcome environment.

Visiting Biggar recently, I discovered this little gem of a place. The coffee was delicious, as was my coronation chicken wrap. The staff were friendly and just attentive enough but not too much. A lovely, relaxing atmosphere. I'll definitely be going back next time I'm in the area.

having stopped off for some what i thought would be a nice rest with my children, how wrong could i have been, apparently i upset a few customers because my children where being not being as quiet as they shoud, i thought this was a place to go and eat cake not sit and read a book, the assistant behind the the counter was the most arrogant and impolite person, sadly i will not be going there again and i will be telling my friends and family to do the same. shame on you.

Wouldn't go back if you paid me bloke the most un customer friendly I have ever come across. Snooty owner spoilt the place. Too far up his own backside. There are other more welcoming coffee shops and deli's in Biggar that deserve your custom than this man. Go there instead.

if you want rude service, rude insults, a lecture if your children behave in anything other than a victorian manner, where you are told this place is not a Kindergarten and if you think so you have come to the wrong place and I've lost two customers because of them, when in fact the children were sitting playing quietly for much of the time, and just a simple 'excuse me could you ask your children to sit down and move away from the counter' (where they were looking quietly at stuff) then this is your place. The man has no customer service skills whatsoever. I've been there lots of times before with and without children but I've never had such awful rude lectures from someone that were totally uncalled for. Go to Aroma - you'll get better welcome there, go to Biggar flavour for your deli stuff, you won't get looked down at. Deserves no custom whatsoever.

Fantastic coffee, soup, sandwiches, a great range of cakes and pastries. Staff are happy to see you which is also a pleasant change