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Sadly the Biggar Flavour bakery shop closed on 29 June 2019. The owners continue to operate "The Orchard" next door where some of their bakery products are still made available along with jams, preserves, etc. The main difference is that they no longer provide sandwiches, ready made meals or hot savoury items.

This small café/bistro operated varying limited hours and we were never entirely sure when it would be open. They also held bookable “themed” nights offering a taste of food from differing countries on occasion. Sadly having only recently discovered their very nice coffee and cake we followed this up with a lunch visit on 30 August 2024 only to discover of their plans to close the place permanently at the end of September 2024. It’s a pity since the food we had on this occasion was very good indeed. We both had chicken skewers Morrocan style, the tender juicy chicken pieces coated in a very tasty sauce which included fruit and all accompanied with a fresh salad with a lovely dressing. A very flavoursome dish overall. We followed this up with a giant decorative pot of tea for two served in china cups and some cake. My wife selected a “Lammington” - sponge cake coated in raspberry and coconut and served with double cream, whilst I had a portion of Blueberry & Lemon Tart with double cream. My wife was very happy with her choice and I found myself almost licking the plate despite it seems having been given 2 slices of the thin light pastry tart which was oozing with a delicious topping. Total cost was a reasonable £34. The owners in our experience were friendly and chatty and are moving on to other ventures based from their home. The place was busy at our lunch visit and there was a pleasant ambiance with satisfied customers enjoying their food and drink. Seems a pity that it won't be available in future. The single unisex toilet was very well maintained.

Dinner was amazing everything was delicious staff are lovely & very attentive

I’ve travelled the world and eaten ice cream everywhere. Lived in Paris. Regular visitor to Italy. Grew up in Glasgow eating the stuff all the time - in cafés, in restaurants, out of vans in the street with raspberry sauce. Spent a month in the USA making a film about the rivalry between Haägen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s. Consumed tons of their products on that trip. Attended a seminar in Philadelphia with Arun Kilara, the most famous correspondence course ice cream making instructor - a Professor, no less - in America. I understand ice cream on a granular, scientific level, and on an emotional one. And no ice cream anywhere in the world (I’m looking at you, Luca’s) comes even close to the magical stuff you get at Cones & Candies.

There are two main places in Biggar to take out fish and chips. One is absolutely terrible with poor quality food and equally bad service and there is this one. First time I have been into it and I will be back. The kitchen is absolutely spotless and the food cooked to order. There was plenty of it and the quality was excellent. Just proves you can get decent fish and chips in the local area. We’ll do to the owners and the staff. A great visit.

This place is so exclusive even the biggest wallets cant reserve a seat, you only get to eat here if you are in the know! invites only. The first rule about dining at Scottish Gourmet..... you don't talk about Scottish Gourmet!! 5 stars

Can never beat a meal from here .. food is outstanding.. what more do you need to know … oh yes friendly helpful staff who always welcome you

Broke our journey to grab a hot takeaway drink. Great coffee (latte), at a very reasonable price, served by a young lady who was very pleasant. Next time we are driving through Carnwath, we will be trying the cafe attached to the shop, to sample some of the delicious looking cakes and savouries which were on display.

Fabulous place, good food and a good price, lots to choose from, friendly service

Good hill walk for all the family .

just a big thankyou to the owner (chef) and his family and all the staff for the fantastic hogmany meal and the party afterwards. As usual the best of food and had one of the best new years in a long time.Keyboard player and singer really got the place going . Thanks so so much .will be booking for next year and cant wait to return for the amazing food throughout the year

The Gillespie Centre is based in a refurbished former church building in the centre of the town and aside from the café the building is used for many community events. It’s operated by Biggar Kirk and most, if not all of the staff are volunteers. The café hours are limited to the earlier part of the day (10am - 2.30pm or thereabouts) so best to check online. It’s self-serve and a bright and modern setting. When we last dropped in it was very busy and noisy in the main area of the café. I guess a kid’s club or some such event had recently finished and consequently there were lots of adults and children having lunch. The other section which overlooks the High Street was fully occupied so we just had to embrace the noise level. As we had our grandchildren with us at the time it was probably a good distraction for them to be amongst their peers. The menu consists of soup, sandwiches, paninis, etc and there is usually a nice selection of cakes. The kids had a cheese toastie with a salad garnish & coleslaw (£5) and a filled ham roll (£3) along with cartons of apple juice (£1) so it’s not an expensive outing. My wife and I had Brie & Cranberry Paninis (£5.70) which were also served with a salad garnish & coleslaw. We all had a cake to finish off - sponge with icing, plain scone and paradise slice all reasonable priced between £2.20 - £2.50. The food was very good (and inexpensive by today’s standards) and the staff serving were local and very pleasant so it’s easy to recommend. I’m sure it has quiet moments at times.

Lovely place in a lovely location. The Taj Mahal, the Indian over the road is fantastic if you are in late, can't recommend both places enough

Just such great food. Really excellent starters followed by delicious roast beef. Bar and wine selection very good and just the most friendly service. Must come back for that steak pie.

Stayed one night for a local wedding, location perfect, room clean, shower good, bed was soft - rolled into each other, legs raised like a slope, but comfy, breakfast 10/10 - lot's on plate & quality products used.