The Olive Tree

About The Olive Tree

A stop in the Scottish Borders that parents keep telling other parents about — small, warm and genuinely easy with children. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and buggy access, plus free parking, so you're not circling the village with a toddler in the back. Cakes and traybakes are the thing here; the counter display alone has been known to cause regret in anyone who skipped dessert. Paninis get real praise (haggis, cheese and chutney; ham and cheese), and there's a hearty all-day breakfast for bigger appetites. Food arrives quickly, prices feel fair for what you get, and the staff are cheerful and unhurried — one visitor said they'd never felt so looked after in a café. Outdoor seating helps in good weather; it's a compact room, so a busy weekend can feel snug. They also sell local jams and honey.

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