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A farm cafe set in the heart of East Lothian - Drift, North Berwick, East Lothian Council

Drift

4.7
4.7
168 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Innovative
People come from near and far to eat, drink and bliss out at Scottish Thistle Award winning Drift, a unique coffee house with breathtaking views over unspoilt miles of Firth of Forth coast and the Bass Rock. Drift is perfect for walkers, cyclists, day trippers and tourists (we’re half a mile away from Tantallon Castle) and very popular with locals too. Everything is freshly made, and, as a farm diversification business born out of a passion for food and drink, we love strengthening the connections between the land, sea and the table.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Breakfast, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:30–16:00 Breakfast Daily 09:30–15:00 Lunch Daily 09:30–15:00
  • Phone number
    01620 892817
  • Website
    https://www.driftalong.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Canty Bay, North Berwick, East Lothian Council EH39 5PL
  • Area
    North Berwick
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    The 120 Eves bus stops outside Drift, let the driver know this is your destination. Coming from North Berwick to Drift there is a bus stop around 50m from the main entrance.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift offers "stunning views" and "excellent food" in a unique clifftop setting. Visitors praise the "friendly and helpful" staff and "delicious" menu options, including standout items like cheese scones and venison flatbread. Booking is recommended due to its popularity, ensuring an "amazing experience" with "spectacular views" of Bass Rock.

168 Reviews

  1. Kate

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely setting, food and service - felt a little cramped and rushed due to the busy lunchtime crowd. Nice menu with plenty choice and delicious cakes.

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  2. Jo

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drift is in a beautiful location with terrific views over the Firth of Forth. The staff were all friendly and welcoming and the service was good. The food was lovely, well presented, hot and reasonably priced, I will certainly return.

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  3. Sheila

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb food, lovely staff and great views. What's not to like?

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  4. Ann

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The sea view is stunning and the food was great

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great- best cheese scones ever! And the mocha is pretty special too

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  6. Lesley

    Edinburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with amazing views! Highly recommend visiting Drift.

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  7. Gareth

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food excellent service cannot fault definitely recommended

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  8. Neil

    East Lothian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked as a birthday treat and were not disappointed. We ordered the venison on flatbread, which was absolutely delicious. Portion size was very generous, making this excellent value for money. View over the Bass rock was stunning. Would highly recommend.

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  9. Allison

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cafe in the most fantastic cliffside location. Great selection of breakfast and lunch options. The bacon rolls generous with light roll, soup of the day (garden pea) was fresh and warm, and mushroom burger delicious. All the staff are friendly and helpful. It’s my go to stop for any visitors heading through East Lothian.

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  10. Caroline

    Glasgow

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I think perhaps we didn’t choose the best day to try The Drift. Very busy perhaps too soon after New year?Our drinks and food to ages to come. The mushroom burger was very disappointing and the brioche bun was stale, my rancho eggs was delicious. The coffees were very weak even the americano and extra shot mocha, too weak and very sweet. Cake was very good but too much icing. Water glasses very small but just asked for refill. Expensive for what we got. I will come and try again and give benefit of the doubt as heard great things from friends

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FAQs

Drift offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01620 892817.

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

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Google Map for Drift

Canty Bay, North Berwick, East Lothian Council EH39 5PL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    North Berwick
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:30–16:00 Breakfast Daily 09:30–15:00 Lunch Daily 09:30–15:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Breakfast, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    The 120 Eves bus stops outside Drift, let the driver know this is your destination. Coming from North Berwick to Drift there is a bus stop around 50m from the main entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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