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

Drift

4.7 (202)
£25 and under
Scottish
Canty Bay, North Berwick, East Lothian Council EH39 5PL

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 202 people are saying

Drift reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 "stunning location" with "amazing views" over the Firth of Forth, complemented by "delicious food" and "friendly service." While some mention booking issues, the overall experience is praised for its "great menu" and "charming staff." It's a "must-visit" spot, especially for its spectacular scenery and delightful culinary offerings.
202 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the staff are friendly and helpful We love coming here it’s our happy place and recommend to all our friends. The food is fantastic and views are breathtaking. Can recommend enough

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  2. Lesley

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Drift. The only slight disappointment was the coffee but maybe that was because we didn’t have room for cake!

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  3. Nicky

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a stunning location for a cafe. It was glorious day for our visit. Food is great. Service very friendly. Recommend booking though. It's a long way to drive if you're not guaranteed a seat.

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  4. Annerose

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have visited Drift many times and it is always a special place to be. The food is amazing and so are the service and view. I can totally recommend Drift but best to book in advance! :-)

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  5. Marie

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and location are amazing, while the price is on the higher scale it’s worth it for the experience.

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  6. Susan VIP

    Edinburgh15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome. Amazing views and lovely ambience. Prompt service. Imaginative menu. Great food. Fab coffee. Enjoyed by all in our party aged 17months upwards! Thanks to all staff.

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  7. Maria

    East Lothian3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, keep coming back, what more need I say!

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  8. Robin

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a table for 6 to celebrate our Ruby anniversary with family members. Glad we booked as it was busy on arrival. Warm friendly welcome from staff, table ready very quickly, ordered food and drinks and enjoyed the view. Yes the tables close together but no feeling of closeness to other diners. The food was superb, very generous fillings and service excellent. To anyone reading this review, if you've not been before then I would book a table and go. We will definitely be going again. Thank you to all for a great lunchtime experience.

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  9. Peter

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service in a wonderful location and the Drift Roll was excellent as always.

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  10. Stuart

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average, servers were fine but was misinformed about how to pay the bill so sat waiting for longer than would have liked. Worth it for the views but you can get those without visiting this place. 5/10

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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 202 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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