The Old Smith - Dumfries Galloway

We were passing through the village on a meandering route to Gatehouse of Fleet and timed it nicely for some lunch. We parked a short walk away just off Whylie’s Brae at an official car park as the streets are narrow and spaces were at a premium elsewhere. The café is in a traditional cottage style building but has been modernised internally. There was outside seating available at the entrance, which would have been an attraction had it not been raining at the time of our visit. There were a number of visitors present, staff were friendly and there was therefore a pleasant ambiance. Despite the offer of specials, which included a homemade pasta dish of the day, we were looking for more of a snack. There were decent options in this regard and my wife ordered a Tuna Mayo Cheese Jacket Potato which was served with three different salad garnishes carrot sultanas; baby broad bean sundried tomato; and a house coleslaw £7.75). I ordered a soup sandwich combo Broccoli Stilton soup and Chicken with lemon mayo sandwiches £9.00). Service was very good and the fresh, tasty and quality produce made for an enjoyable lunch . We finished things off with an Americano and Flatwhite coffee £2.70 each) which brought our bill to just over £22 which we thought was good value. Tempting as the cakes looked, we resisted indulging to save our appetite for later. Toilets were well maintained. There are small gift options on display for purchase. Check opening times currently only on Friday Saturdays during winter months.

Lovely place with delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. We had a tasty, filling lunch with proper coffee and all of it was first-class.

Lovely place food was lovely I don’t think it’s got much of a choice of food on the menu. you can take your dog along you don’t mind sitting outside. staff were lovely. i’ve got to say I think it was a bit pricey though

Excellent cafe excellent coffee excellent home baked food excellent gifts fantastic customer service. Highly recommended.

My husband and I came here today for lunch. What a fantastic menu to choose from. We decided on one of their specials....... pulled pork sandwich served with coleslaw, sweetcorn salsa and tortilla chips. Absolutely delicious. A mug of cappuccino to finish it off. We sat outside, lovely table and chairs with parasol. Our wee pup was very settled and received two biscuits from the lovely staff. Friendly service, couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be back very soon.