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Family orientated and a very friendly cafe. Just happened to chance upon this place whilst passing through. Good speedy service -enjoyable teas and coffees and breakfast rolls that were particularly good. Will keep this place on the "stop off" list when passing through Langholm again.

Myself and two friends decided to pop in here for breakfast one morning 2 of us had the big breakfasts and the other had a breakfast roll. The big breakfasts were very large. I personally wasn't keen on the link sausage but that's just personal preference my friend liked there's everything els was exelent. There condaments were in individual sashets and the tomato ketchup wasn't nice all 3 of us agreed on that. The service was exelent. We were handed menus as soon as we sat down. Once we placed our order the drinks arived quickly and our food not long behind it. All in all very good experience just avoid the ketchup

Visited today and really impressed by the size of the sandwiches and paninis…very generous portions and really tasty too. It was like the leaning tower of chicken sub. 😋😋😋 Cakes are also lovely as was the coffee and tea. Really busy but a few tables. Definitely recommend if you are in /stopping by Galashiels and just 10 mins from the station.

Looking for somewhere for lunch where we could take the dogs, we stopped a couple on the street and they recommended Fresh. Very enjoyable lunch in pleasant surroundings. We opted for cake afterwards and were both totally spoilt for choice. I went for the plum upside down but it was a hard decision. Good coffee too

A gem of a cafe. Perfect stop on the way to the coast. Plenty of food choices. Quality was superb and the service was spot on. Highly recommended

Whilst I was in Stranraer on Tuesday morning I decided to have breakfast I was heading to the bank and passed the royal cafe and thought I'd have a look within minutes a chap appeared and asked if I was going to order so I opted for breakfast never thought how it was going to to be but 2 soft squidgy sausages 3bits of bacon soggy tattie scone s hash brown beans low quality and some mushrooms no haggis or black pudding I ate it and went to pay omg at least dick Turpin wore a mask £18 pound never in my life have I paid that for a breakfast definitely will never set foot in here again

What a great find! Everything homemade and absolutely delicious. Very pleasant welcoming staff and just wish we lived closer as we would make it a regular place to eat.

Under new management with great hosts, Chris and Jacqui, and an excellent chef. The fire is always lit, the pub has a great selection of real ale with regular guest beers. The wine choice is also great with lovely wines by the glass. But the real star is the food. A great choice of dishes with daily specials. Have eaten there 4 times and I highly recommend giving it a try.

had a lovely couple of meals here food was excellent good price and plentiful the service was great and staff very friendly

Food was good with plenty of choice. Breakfast rolls and baguette for lunch stopped by a few times. Would definitely go back

Fantastic hotel in Kirkcudbright with friendly and welcoming hosts. Great food in the restaurant and breakfast was generous and well cooked. The owners were very helpful and the place is spotless. Highly recommended small hotel in lovely part of Scotland.

We eat Indian food everywhere we go, regularly cook it at home and we buy takeaways from different restaurants once a week. It is usually excellent. This place was the first really disappointing experience we’ve had in years. Ordered four main dishes which were all basically the same. Characterless, watery veg and really lacking in flavour, complexity and depth. Texture of each sauce was the same too. Pilau rice was just basmati stained with turmeric and the naan was flat and dense rather than fluffy and light. There is not competition for miles around but seriously… must try harder. Not at all recommended.

Had chippy tea from this spot a couple of times recently, and can't fault it. Chips are tasty, fish nice and fresh batter good and crispy. Service was quick enough, and very friendly.

Delightful and charming small hotel in a rural setting Superb dinner and breakfast Very dog friendly - dogs and their owners will love it Walks nearby Super hospitality and warmth 10 lovely rooms to choose from Highly recommend for a mini break

We booked a table although as it was Tuesday it wasn’t necessary. My husband immediately ordered the steak and stout pie, I had pork medallions. If you don’t enjoy a plateful- don’t bother. We were hungry and we enjoyed the well cooked well presented meals we got I started with sweet potato and roast pepper soup- hot hot temperature and my husband finished with a cheesecake pudding. We were waited on by a most charming young Moroccan man; cheerful and efficient and a pleasure to chat to. A very pleasant evening out