Drift

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   Gareth

   London

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food excellent service cannot fault definitely recommended
   

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   Neil

   East Lothian

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Allison

   Singapore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Caroline

   Glasgow

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   Kim

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 3 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely place. We walked along the coastal path from north berwick (which is a gorgeous walk) and had a very tasty lunch here. Service was nice and good choices. Recommend.
   

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   Charles

   VIP

   London

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 3 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love Drift. Amazing views and the best cheese scones on the planet.
   

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   Hazel

   Edinburgh

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 3 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I have been a few times now and it’s worth a visit just for the stunning views and coffee & cakes, however the food has been a let down on each visit. It can also be extremely chilly and I didn’t remove my coat fully on this occasion. We had French toast and the venison flatbread. The French toast was presented beautifully but it was dry, as if it had not been soaked long enough to produce the squidgy interior I would expect. The venison was dry and thicker than expected. It was only just lukewarm so the dish was lacking in both moisture and flavour. The service was quick and friendly but sadly as an eatery it just didn’t warrant more than 3 stars.
   

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   Shirley

   Glasgow

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   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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   Carma

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   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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    Stephanie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    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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