The Oven Door Tearoom in Scottish Borders

We called in here on our last visit to Peebles. A dog friendly cafeteria, it has indoor and outdoor seating and is accessed via an alleyway from the Main Street. I’ve not had a vegan scone for ages and this one was lovely, very tasty. The coffee is delicious too and the dog enjoyed her sausage. A regular spot now on our trips to Peebles.

One of the family said the Latte was one of the best they had had. It was a good size too. Reasonably good sized menu for lunchtime. Cakes and scones looked great but we chose somewhere else for cake. The coronation chicken jacket potato, £8, tasted good but not what we are used to for coronation chicken. Unfortunately some of the chicken was a bit tough but my knashers never give up. A bit more of the sauce would be nice too. This place is cash only so be aware before you turn up. I never carry cash so it worked to my advantage, the missus had to pay. I would rate this place 3.5 stars on this visit but I think we were just unlucky.

Found this place by accident. Walking along and the rain started and saw the sign so it was as if it was a sign to visit. It isn't a very big place but the warm and friendly welcome and efficient service was just the start. Sat down and browsed the menu. Had the macaroni cheese and it was amazing. The mocha was fantastic probably the best one I have ever had and the gingerbread was moist and very moreish> The soup looked really appetising so next visit I will probably have.

Used to really like this cafe. However recently the fruit scones have been burnt and really disappointing with hard raisins and the bottom of the scones black and inedible. The cream is also too thick and quite hard. The baked potatoes are dry and the lattes are just hot milk. It has also become a “dog friendly” cafe but is much too small to accommodate dogs comfortably. My friend (who is allergic) had a dog sniffing around her ankles. Also wet smelly dogs put you off your food. Finally, why do they only accept cash and no cards (a tax dodge?).

Really disappointed. Ordered a baked potato when it came it was very dry, tuna had no mayonnaise so was dry. Ciabatta fillings were sparse. Asked for tea to come with meal told that’s fine then waitress brought straight to table and food 10 minutes later so it was cold. Cost £30 for the pleasure of poor food and cold tea. Won’t be back

Tempting to say this is a hidden gem, but given how busy it was today it’s clearly a really popular cafe for locals and visitors alike. Traditional cafe, affordably priced, great home cooking, lovely staff and oh those cakes! It’s a good sign when people are happy to brave outdoor tables in November, and now I understand why! Be prepared to wait for a table Saturday lunchtime but worth it.

Found this hidden gem down a side street ,good variety of cakes and food on the menu ,Lovely friendly young staff .

Loved this place, the staff were very friendly. Great atmosphere and great food, really made our visit to Peebles a joy.

It was our last day in Scotland, and my husband and I wanted one last Cream Tea, so I looked online and found The Oven Door on main street in Peebles. We were close by, so it was no bother to park in the town's free parking lot and cross the river to Main Street. We were very excited to see home made fruit scones, so we ordered our Cream Tea to enjoy on the outside terrace that is off the main street. The scones were fabulous and came with fresh cream and a vial of fresh clotted cream. Combined with the excellent pot of tea, it made for a delightful treat. My husband was certain to tell the owner how much we enjoyed our treat, and she came out to talk to us for a bit. We certainly hope to get back sometime in the future when we can taste one of the treacle scones that she makes weekly. Make the effort to seek this place out. You won't regret it!

Cheese scones made with sweet scone mix - really? Bought-in mass-produced carrot cake - really? We were disappointed- not what we had expected

Our favourite cafe during our two weeks stay in Peebles. Lovely warm welcoming atmosphere and we were made to feel so at home. Best scones and mince pies in Peebles and the staff are so kind and friendly. One of the very best cafes that we have been in during our visit to Scotland. John and RoseMarie, Australia

Was really disappointed in this place. Lovely surrounding warm and welcoming. Ordered the soup of the day and crusty bread. Husband couldn't eat his and said it tasted really weird like something he had never had before. I have lost my smell and taste due to covid last year so I was no help as to what the taste was. He sent it back after 2 spoons and when going to pay they were looking for half the cost of his rotten soup! Unbelievable! We are not fussy eaters and eat out alot and never complain.

Excellent customer service and a truly Scottish menu. The Tattie & Leek soup has not to be missed, and the scones are award winning. Thanks folks, we'll be back - often.

Lovely choices available good prices. Clean. Pleasant staff. Surroundings very comfortable and welcoming

It was time for a light lunch and this establishment was perfect as It had wheelchair access. The menu had toasties which we fancied with a nice coffee served by very pleasant staff. I would thoroughly recommend it.

We were killing time in Peebles prior to booking into our hotel accommodatioon at the appointed time. After a while in need of refreshment we came across The Oven Door and went in for coffee and cake. There was an exceedingly good range of cakes, pastries and scones to choose from and our selection was brought quickly to our table along with our coffee. It was all very good. Our choice of table brought us very close to the reason the restaurant is named as it is. In a recess in the wall was a very old oven door along with a sign that gives a very good reason for eating cake. Someone associated with the business obviously has a good sense of humour!

Whenever we come to Peebles for a walk we visit this coffee shop and have never been disappointed. The scones are fresh each day and are really yummy. The staff are always so pleasant. Yes, you have to pay cash - but is that really a big deal? There are banks with ATMs in the High Street nearby. The place is always busy so we are not the only ones who really like to eat here.

Popped in for a light lunch didnt eat here though because they do not accept card payment. As we are becoming increasingly a cashless society I think this owner needs to move with the times. Cashless payment options don't need to cost much and are easy to manage as well a being convenient for customers who don't want to pop off find a cash machine and return.

This is the type of cafe you’d expect to find in the 70’s and 80’s. Completely bog standard and basic food to the level of embarrassing. I didn’t have cake but they at least looked half decent and home baked. There are much better options in Peebles, owner should try them in order to experience today’s standards.

Overpriced, undercooked, tiny portions. Delivery unloaded right next to table, door constantly opening and shutting during lunch. No consideration for customer experience. Amateurs playing at running a tea room. Avoid.

during a day out from Edinburgh we called into the Oven Door for a light lunch, the food and drinks did the job excellent and great value all delivered by smiling staff.

Found this lovely wee coffee shop through an alley off the main street opposite the Town Hall. I would recommend this place for it good food, pleasant staff and cleanliness.

We were looking for a cafe for a cuppa in the afternoon,found this gem down a little alleyway off the High Street,very attentive staff,service very good,we had 2 scones with jam & clotted cream,a latte & a pot of tea.If I had one niggle the...

We had a nice lunch with tea and cakes to follow. The service was great and the quality was good. Two of us had salmon, and one had macaroni cheese.

The oven door is a nice, traditional cafe with a choice of inside or outside seating. The menu includes the usual selection of hot and cold meals and snacks as well as cakes, scones etc. We just had tea, coffee and a couple of very...

I would highly recommend this lovely little coffee shop in Peebles. The staff are incredibly friendly and engaging and the food is lovely. A real must if you are in Peebles.

We had a very good lunch and a very good welcoming. The lasagna was beautiful and my wife had a delicious Brie and cranberry panini. My mother had the cheese scone and said it was scrumptious. Overall, It was very good lunch. I liked the...

Took my young family for a day out in Peebles! We discovered this little treasure at the bottom of a venal where we were greeted by a beautifully presented courtyard and friendly staff. We were seated swiftly..it was great to be in a Covid friendly...

My wife & I visited this beautiful tearoom in September. The staff were bright, bubbly & helpful. The food was lovely & the scones were something to behold!!! So much so that I even took some home! I’d highly recommend a wee visit, sometimes all...

We visited this little gem of a place recently and found it to be very cosy and welcoming! Staff appear to be doing a brilliant job during COVID and the service was speedy and always done with a smile! Lovely food and at a really...

If you like a scone this is the place to come!! Family run small business with great character! do not miss it when you are near by!

Arrived at the Oven Door with a warm welcome for lunch. We had a toasted panini with crisps and salad and freshly baked scones with cream and Jam!! Only one word "DELICIOUS" !! Rudy X

Visited while in area . Seated by a dour young man who just didn’t seem to want to be there . Wanted our order the second we had sat down - asked for a menu - not serving food only cakes / scone . Tea...

Arrived at the restaurant around 2.30 to check if there was an outdoor table free. All tables were free it was deserted. Noticed the cash only sign and said I would go and get cash and come back. Returned to the deserted outdoor seating area...

Called in whilst visiting Peebles for the day. What a find, we had 2 coffees and 2 Scones with cream and Jam. Have to say, they were the best tasting scones ever. A must try if visiting. This place is accessed through an arch off...

Kleines gemütliches Café mit offenem Feuer. Gute Getränke, große Auswahl an leckeren Süßigkeiten, warmen und kalten Snacks. Freundliches Personal - und das alles zu günstigen Preisen

We enjoyed a lovely walk around Peebles then looking for a bite of lunch we enjoyed an excellent soup and cream tea.

Lovely food and staff could not have been more welcoming when I visited with two young children on two occasions. Will definitely be back.

Excellent lunch 🥗 service was friendly and efficient. Paninis, cake and coffees superb with the add bonus of being able to buy take away cakes 🧁

Located down a close opposite the Tourist Information Office on the High Street where there is a courtyard with outdoor seating if the weather is favourable or a very compact tearoom if it's not. (The name of the cafe relates to the old oven door on the wall inside which nowadays is a decorative feature).We had to wait a while for a table to become free inside as it was busy and there are a limited number of covers however it was worth it. The menu includes soup, open sandwiches, toasties, paninis and croissants with a variety of fillings and some "specials" on the blackboard such as macaroni cheese so it's suitable for a light lunch which is what were seeking. Large selection of cakes on display and scones with cream & jam to accompany tea or coffee.My wife ordered a toastie whilst I had their smoked salmon & cream cheese croissant - both served with some crisps, coleslaw and a salad garnish (approx. £6 each). The food was delicious as was the coffee - a large Americano and a large Flat White.We had taken the opportunity to survey the cakes whilst we waited for a table earlier and opted for a white & milk chocolate cheesecake and a very large portion of carrot cake both of which were moist and tasty. We each added a small cup of coffee to accompany the cakes. Both of us felt quite full by the time we had finished our lunch.There is a single unisex toilet at either end of the cafe and in our experience it was well maintained.Staff were efficient and courteous.No card payments are accepted - cash only - and our bill was around £29 for two.

Enjoyed freshly baked scones straight from the oven! Delicious and well worth a visit even for the takeaway cakes.

Watch you don’t miss this place - it’s down a wee wynd. There is a pleasant outside seating area. Inside there is a friendly atmosphere. A table has a display of big cakes. I had only opted in for a cup of tea but could not resist a (very) generous slice of cake. It was delicious- the difficult part was choosing one! If I’d been with my friend we could have shared two different cakes. It was close to closing time but there was no sense of being rushed. Toilet was very clean and has interesting wallpaper. But make sure you have cash- they don’t accept any cards.

Found this delightful place down an alley off the High Street and what a find. Very busy but worth waiting for a place , the food and service was excellent

Very nice for a light lunch. Pretty cafe with an outside seating area and plenty to choose from on their menu. Many locals in there which is always a good sign.

Sadly, this place does not accept cards and so has to be docked a star. Were they to accept debit cars, it would have a flying 5 stars from me. Great find, up a close off the High Street. Good soup and good for lunch. I do hope that they pull themselves out of the dark days of cash only, because otherwise, it is great.

Down a pend off the High Street, this is a great wee cafe. It was full when we arrived, but we were encouraged to wait and a seat provided. There was a varied menu of cakes, snacks and daily specials. The food was lovely and the prices reasonable. Highly recommend

Lovely wee place. Cosy and friendly. We were lucky to get a table, it is really popular. Great selection of home baking and other tasty treats! Much nicer than going to Starbucks or Costa.

Had lunch here which was macaroni cheese and a toasties. The servings were generous and tasted good. I did find it pricey for what we got but you couldn’t fault the portions.

Fast fresh tasty homemade food nothing run of the mill here -simply delicious at very reasonable prices- well done !

When I say old school I don't mean it used to be a school. The style and clientele are both of a certain age. The menu is a basic soup and sandwiches with alternative baked potato, macaroni dishes. The food was tasty enough but it was expensive for what it was. The staff did not really interact with the customers, more like put the dishes out, take the money and keep your head down. Sorry, but cafes have moved on.

We have been to Peebles alot but have always missed this wee place. It's down an alley off the Main St. Sign outside to direct you.

We have been here before always enjoying the welcome and the food. It is not haute cuisine but very adequate lunch snacks and coffee and cake. Would always make it our first choice in Peebles.

Having been out for a little jaunt in car decided on Peebles and came across this little gem of a cafe. Lovely friendly welcome from staff, we decided to have “Beef Lasagna” and it was fantastic.

We popped in here to grab a quick bite of lunch. Good simple food - nothing fancy. Menu includes soup, toasted panini with a choice of fillings, baked potato with a choice of fillings, lasagne or macaroni cheese. There are a selection of cakes or scones and cream too. It’s small and filled up quickly although there is outdoor seating for warmer weather. Cash only, no credit cards accepted when we were in.

My husband and I stopped here for some lunch whilst visiting Peebles. The menu has a variety of choices and there was a beautiful selection of homemade cakes. The food itself (I had a toastie and my husband had an open sandwich) was a bit expensive. It was tasty but not quite worth the £6 I paid for just the toastie. Unfortunately ,y hot chocolate was cold and had a lump of unmixed chocolate powder at the bottom of the mug. The service of the food was quick but I feel that the staff could do a little bit more to be welcoming and friendly. Overall I still have the opinion that it's better to support the independent cafe over chain cafes.

Popped in for lunch. Not too much choice other than sandwiches but macaroni was on the specials board. Not big portions but ample for lunch - which was refreshing!

Great choice of food, tasty macaroni cheese, quick efficient and friendly service. Good value too. Would thoroughly recommend.

Found this we place just off Peebles high street. Keep an eye out or you will miss it. We went to Costa but was closed due to a flood, that was a bonus or we would not have found this place. Try the scones well worth it. When in Peebles would suggest you visit here

Although the staff weren't rude, they weren't friendly either. The food was average, overpriced and to top it off, they don't take card payments. Also, no kids menu / options, so not a good place to take children.

I had a lovely open sandwich with smoked salmon and delicious cream cheese. Service was very quick. They were very happy to give us more hot water for our tea.

We've been a couple fo times and had soup and sandwiches or toasties but decided to try the macaroni cheese and lasagne with garlic bread. Unfortunately it was on a par with lower quality ready meals and the garlic bread wasn't made with butter or even warm.

The Oven Door does a lovely lunch provided in a nice courtyard. We went there twice and had smoked salmon and cheese toasties. Thoroughly enjoyed them.

On our visit today we found a little gem

Really nice scones and coffee. Also serves nice looking lunches. Staff make you very welcome and are very helpful

We stopped at this quaint quiet tearoom in Peebles on our way to Dumfries. It was a gorgeously hot day and we wanted a quick stop for an inexpensive light lunch. This was the ideal place. Its situated down a quite lane from the main road in the city centre. The lane leads to a small courtyard. Seating space is small but ample. Food & service was excellent as was the price. It was nice & quiet, away from main road traffic.

Coffee cake was great and had the most amazing icing. Service good too and good value for money. Cute place.

Voor een echte Britse / Schotse lunch of tea ben je hier aan het goede adres. Je moet een klein poortje door vanaf de doorgaande weg en dan ben je er. Aardige dames verkopen er de heerlijkste taarten, echte Britse scones met jam en clotted cream en lekkere sandwiches. De lekkerste cappuccino hebben we hier gedronken.

Found this lovely tearoom just off the main street down a narrow passage in Peebles. Quite small inside but we found four seats and were then treated to excellent coffee and beautiful home made cakes at a very reasonable price. Anyone in need of a cuppa and a cake this is one not to miss

Enjoyed a lovely gluten free toastie with salad and crisps. Very tasty. Was offered baked potato as alternative choice.

3rd. Place in Peebles no smell fresh soup cooking

An excellent lunch on a cold spring day - a piping hot, tasty Broccoli Bake, a generously sized cheese scone and coffees. We'll be back again!

We struggled to find an open independent cafe until we spotted this down an alley off the main street. Called in for a snack. Although the menu only lists toasties / paninis, they were happy to do a normal sandwich. Fruit scone with jam was nice. Drinks were on the small side and only cold milk was offered with the coffee (prefer hot milk whenever possible). Service was ok.

Nice and cosy for a cuppa and a cake. More substantial food as well. Lovely courtyard outside with tables for warmer weather and smokers

Well where do i start trapsed round peebles to find not very wheelchair friendly especially for eating. Was taking my mum out for a wee afternoon of shopping therepy, so looking to have lunch everywhere we went not suitable for chair. Then we went here...

My wife and I stopped in here during a short break to Peebles. I had some lovely home made soup....

What a lovely find! Warm, friendly and delicious. This coffee shop can be found down a little alley on the...

Found this by chance when looking for somewhere to have lunch. Walk down a little alleyway which opens up inot...

Friendly staff and good looking home baking. we had a Smoked Salmon Bagel and a cheese Toastie which were very...

Friendly staff, excellent toasties and delicious home baking. Well situated on the High Street down a little close where there...

If you are looking for a typical quaint tea room, this is the place. Staff were attentive if a bit...

Looking for a place for lunch we stopped here, should have gone somewhere else. The lentil soup was very thin...

Lovely friendly atmosphere & staff. Buzzing with customers. Scrummy cream tea. All on one level, so handy for less able.

Had a delightful coffee and scone break here last week whilst visiting Peebles. Friendly and helpful staff. Colourful crockery with tasty coffee and scones with proper clotted cream. Their colourful courtyard was a happy spot to sit in.

This is like a secret place. You have to pass under the building, a secret door and walk few steps and wala!!! Found it! . We stayed outside for our coffee and there's a selection of cakes and biscuits. The lady was so kind to let me take pictures and even tidy it up. The young lad was so helpful letting my phone charged. If you happen to visit Peebles, go find this wee gem. It's quit and relaxing sitting outside. Well recommended

Was a great wee tea room with fantastic cakes. Staff were really friendly, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her lentil soup. Would definitely recommend x

Service was a bit off-hand here, although the array of home-baking looked tempting. A bit small inside

This quaint tearoom/eaterie situated in a courtyard just off Peebles main street was a lucky find. The staff are exceptionally pleasant, the fruit scones jam and clotted cream were scrumptious and the menu is certainly varied. Thoroughly recommend this hidden gem. We have travelled to Peebles numerous times but failed to notice this establishment. Well worth a visit.

Nice wee café down a close off Peebles High Street. Home cooking and baking and very reasonably priced.

Sat in the lovely courtyard for a well earned coffee. Was very nice. Service was very good. Did not have anything to eat so cant comment on that. Would recommend this week place for tea/coffee

as I am partial to a good scone the name of this place enticed us in, I was very disappointed with my rather pitiful looking scone and cheap jam, coffee was ok but tea also disappointing ,as there is no shortage of eating places in pebbles I suggest you try one of them instead

Popped into this place on Monday (19 June) on our way home from Melrose to Glasgow (4 of us). As it was sunny we sat in the small courtyard which was lovely. We ordered lentil soup for one and coffees and cake/scone for the others. The soup wasn't a big portion and I don't think it had been seasoned at all, had to add loads of salt and pepper to get any flavour. The two white coffees and one black came - all black filtered (I think) with a jug of milk. My mother said the gingerbread was delicious, husband said the carrot cake was OK. My brother had ordered the scone with jam and clotted cream. He said the scone was good but the clotted cream came - on a small teaspoon - such a stingy measure it was laughable. I asked if we could have another portion of clotted cream and the young man took the teaspoon from the plate and brought it back with what like the scrapings from the bottom of a carton which barely covered the tip of the teaspoon. Absolutely miserly - poor show.

Called in for Just a cuppa Tea, ended up having the chocolate cake as well. Wow what a large portion. Cake was fresh and so yummy especially with the fresh cream. Tea was the nicest I've had in a cafe in a long time. Staff were so friendly and prices are excellent. Lots of home made goodies to choose from. Highly recommend calling in

Coffee, tea and the best scones I've tasted in a long time. This is a small coffee shop accessed from the High Street in Peebles. It's certainly worth finding if you're in the town and in need of a nice hot drink and a snack. With my coffee (just a regular black coffee with no special name) I had a savoury cheese scone which was probably the best I've ever had. I'm not a regular visitor to Peebles, but when I do return I'll be dropping in to The Oven Door Tearoom again.

Lovely cream tea with beautiful scones. Lots of home made goodies. Soups fresh every day. Delicious cakes. Small but cozy.

Stopped here for a shopping break with friends.. We had a lovely, relaxing coffee and some lovely, yummy cakes in a quaint tearoom with lovely, friendly staff

Nice little tea room just through a close off the main street. Friendly staff, reasonable prices and tasty snacks. Good value.

we went here & had a coffee, very nice it was too. We didn't eat anything simply because we were not hungry but theselection of cakes looked very lovely. Nice freindly atmosphere & good service, would go again.

Nice wee place though some of the staff were a bit off hand the girl that served us was lovely however some of the older women weren't too helpful. The food was lovely and the cakes were great so many to choose from.

This is a cute, friendly tea room. I went in not expecting much but was delighted by our warm welcome the nice food and the sense of hospitality. Sure, I've had better food but the cakes were delicious and the service could not have been better. I sat under the clock next to the door that goes to the loo, it was fine there was plenty of room to get through and it didn't affect our meal at all.Also, it was fairly full and everyone was delighted. There are a few unfair reviews here which should be ignored. Thank you to the ladies that served us and mad our day with their kindness

Lovely friendly tearoom , with amazing cakes and sconces, had a toasty with cheese and tomato chutney and a cake , truly amazing you must try .