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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
155 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 12 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, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:30 am–4:00 pm Breakfast Daily 9:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 9:30 am–3:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 155 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 a captivating dining experience with "fantastic food" and "stunning views" of Bass Rock. Diners rave about its "excellent service" and "wonderful staff." The menu features creative, seasonal dishes and irresistible cakes. While some note the bustling atmosphere, the "unique environment" and "unbeatable location" make it a must-visit spot.

155 Reviews

  1. Shirley

    Glasgow

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drift never fails to deliver - from the warm welcome when you arrive (even when extremely busy) the amazing view from inside the cafe to the delicious food on offer. We are lucky to stay a short drive away so can visit regularly - and we do! The Sunday between Xmas & New Year was always going to be busy & you should always reserve in advance - but it was still lovely to sit & look out at the Firth of Forth, Fife and the Bass Rock from the big windows. We had Turkish Eggs & the Venison Doner Flatbread - both delicious. No room for cake!

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  2. Carma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful views, wonderful food and great service. The cakes are to die for

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  3. Stephanie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love driving out to Drift: the scenery on the way is excellent, and the view from their windows is epic. The food is also five stars, whether it’s a meal or one of their tasty cakes. It’s always a treat for us when we go.

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  4. Jan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This has a spectacular location and understated facilities. Our Portobello mushroom burger was underwhelming. The full breakfast was excellent. The venison pastrami sandwich good. It took 50 mins to come post ordering - too long. The carrot cake delicious. The building is simple - I love that. Maybe keep the menu less complicated so that the kitchen can cope with the orders.

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  5. Fiona

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both had Sweetcorn Fritters with poached eggs which was delicious. Highly recommend going and charming staff. Will be back.

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  6. Makena

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service!! Drift staff were very accommodating and kind, we were running a tad late for our reservation and they checked in and made sure we still received our food! We had an amazing meal and felt very well taken care!

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  7. Jenny

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely prefect. The views are beautiful, our table was in the perfect spot for three. Food was tasty and service was spot on. 10/10 will be back and would recommend!

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  8. Brendan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing location, delicious interesting food and great friendly and efficient staff We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch

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  9. Catherine

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely table with a great view and delicious food - good brunch options and lunch menu as well

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - thank you!

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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 155 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Drift

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Berwick
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:30 am–4:00 pm Breakfast Daily 9:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 9:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Breakfast, Café
  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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