Bovril Johnston's Coffee Shop
- Also offers: Wheelchair access
- Opening times: Mon–Sat 9.30am–4.30pm; Sun 12.30–4.30pm.
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Bovril Johnston's has now relocated to the spectacular new visitor centre at Rosslyn Chapel, under a new name: My Tilley Fine Company Limited, but same great hearty home made soups, sandwiches and hand made cakes as big as your heid! Not forgetting the friendly service and mighty fine coffee (supplied by Artisan Roast).
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Reviews of Bovril Johnston's Coffee Shop (Rosslyn Chapel Visitor Centre, Roslin)
- 2. kaijay, Barcelona, Spain – 25 April 2011, 10:51pm
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A really friendly café just 5 minutes from the chapel that served us lovely fresh homemade sandwiches, the most delicious home-baked cakes (the lemon drizzle is just a MUST) and, yes, DECENT COFFEE! In fact, it was great coffee! The options for kids are a nice touch- half-portions of soup and a babycino! The staff seemed to enjoy what they were doing and were very serious about the food and drink they served- all top quality and from carefully chosen local suppliers. A pleasure, and well worth a detour if you're in the area.
- 1. Bernie D, Roslin – 15 April 2011, 3:02pmBovril Johnston's Coffee ShopReport
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I live in Roslin and am very impressed with this place.
In my opinion, Bovril Johnston's is the best thing to happen to Roslin since the Chapel. In a region not known for its culinary quality, they consistently turn out superb food and the best coffee I've tasted North of London and West of Amsterdam.
This is a small family cafe with seating for about 20, which serves, along with the coffee and some very nice home-made bottled drinks, homemade soup, freshly made gourmet rolls, and cakes that make you feel like you've never done anything wrong. The cakes are made by Aimee who says she used to be a scientist, but I swear she's discovered a few secrets of alchemy.
The menu seems basic, but that's because it's unpretentious, and the special thing is the quality and the freshness of the food, unusual in a small inexpensive cafe in Scotland.
The thing about the name is that the inventor of Bovril, who's last name was Johnston, was born in the building, and they've used this as bit of a theme, which makes for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The retro Bovril poster adverts are worth a visit on their own. They even serve a hot Bovril drink (haven't tried this yet) and put Bovril in one of the sandwiches (in a dressing on roast beef, very tasty).
I've been in at least 10 times since they opened, and have started taking work colleagues and visitors there as it is so much better than the nearby pubs and restaurants for lunch. It's also fantastic for a weekend morning coffee and (of course) cake.
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