Great spot by the harbour. Lovely, inside and out.
The Ship Inn, Elie
The Pavilion, Elie
Dogs not allowed inside here, but there is a sheltered, covered verandah outside, which is a sunny spot for lunch – a favourite for us. Great soups, plentiful paninis, and sweet potato fries. Chicken, avocado and mango salad also a great dish! Five minutes walk to the award winning beach.
Red House Garden Centre
Red house Garden Centre cafe near Aberlady – The Potting Shed. Lovely sitting outside for lunch on a sunny summer afternoon – a sheltered sun trap. The old castle makes a great backdrop, and being in a garden centre means that there is always plenty of colour around you while you sip your coffee. Dogs also welcome inside. Get there early if you want food. They often run out of everything by early afternoon. Outdoor tables only during Covid.
Bessie’s Tea Room, Culross
Bessie’s Tea Room, Culross. Very friendly. Came here twice this afternoon – first for lunch – a large bowl of Moroccan bean soup, well worth the £6 price tag – later for tea and one of their famous double decker cheese scones – yummy!
Finsbay, Milngavie
Finsbay, Milngavie. Delightful. Thoroughly deserves its five star trip advisor rating. Lively and upbeat in the early evening. Cullen skink and salmon salad both excellent. Highly recommend. Just round corner from start/end of West Highland Way.
Second visit 14 Aug: Delighted we were able to borrow TWO dog bowls so Suzy could both drink and eat too. (We had our own food for her). Delightful place with a great menu – clearly very popular
Bulland’s Coffee House, Milngavie
Bulland’s Coffee House, Milngavie. Cheap and cheerful. Very quirky interior! Coffees and soups Ok but the other food I would not recommend unless you are happy with ‘stodgy’! Just round the corner from the start/end of the West Highland Way.
The Olde Toll House tea room, West Linton
The Olde Toll House tea room in West Linton – just next to the playground in the park. Good soup but they don’t do real bread here – not enough demand apparently. Coffee machine is noisier than a washing machine so bring your ear plugs!
The Flotterstone Inn, Pentland Hills
The Flotterstone Inn – a great place for a hot bowl of venison and vegetable soup today, after a bracing walk in the winter air. Family run and very dog friendly. Popular with walkers.
Cameo Cinema Bar café, Tollcross
Cosy place for drink and chat or to read the papers. No food to speak of but good lattes and cappuccinos! There’d a.side entrance from the adjoining street directly into the bar.
Patisserie Florentin, Stockbridge
Florentine’s in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Another favourite haunt. Lunch yesterday – cosy as ever on a blustery day. Try the salad with avocado with an extra half-half portion of chicken and bacon! Yummy!
If you are a regular here, ask for a loyalty card – you can earn credits towards a free coffee!
PS pain au raisin really tasty – ask for it warmed up!
