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US$6 - US$20
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Cafe, British, Scottish
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Popped in for a light lunch. We usually share a meal due to being small eaters. We chose the soup with sandwich. The server was fantastic and this was the first time that a soup for one was split into two bowls. Still more than...reasonable portions. The sandwich was freshly made and filled with the egg salad. The hot chocolate was nice too. Reasonable prices and extremely efficient, fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back. Open good hours too.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

On a rare visit to Musselburgh on a Saturday morning we were pondering where to go for coffee. The lady in the wool shop recommended Brunton Cafe. The place was so busy we thought we were out of luck especially when asked had we booked....As luck had it there was a table for 2 free tucked in the corner. Excellent service, lovely cake and friendly helpful staff. We will return.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

Been going for years here as always guaranteed a nice homemade bowl of soup and fresh sandwiches home baking and good service son loves the kids chicken nugget meal and milkshakes too! Definitely worth a visit if in Musselburgh

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

Now, you may have heard of afternoon tea. The Bistro does an excellent one but have you heard of “before noon tea” a mixture of breakfast and afternoon tea. Started with a Granola pot with Greek yogurt and berries. Tea or coffee (always topped up),...orange juice or apple juice followed by… Mini buns with Stornaway black pudding, bacon and sliced sausage (all delicious) Scone with cream cheese then three different sweet treats All presented excellently of a tiered plate. So much food we came away with a ‘goody bag’ Service was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book it for a good feast before everyone else does.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 May 2023

Had to pick up laundry left day before in Musselburgh and found this online near bus stop and laundry. Waited a bit to be seated and for order to be taken, Once order was taken, service was quick and breakfast sandwich we each had was...very good. The cafe is in lobby of the theater and entrance is just off It was worth a bit of effort and was one of our better breakfasts in the Edinburgh area.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 13 November 2022

My husband and I visit the Bistro frequently as we are treated so well I am disabled and use a walker The staff make sure we are seated at a suitable table . Nothing is too much trouble for every member of staff , Food...is excellent I impressed by way all members of staff are aware of everything that is requiring attentionMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 29 October 2022 via mobile

The bistro was busy and 5 of us walked in off the street hoping for a table and the staff couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. I am lactose intolerant and on hearing this the waitress was very accommodating. I had heard their scrambled egg...roles were amazing, so she ensured I got one without dairy. What I had heard for true, the scrambled eggs were lovely, as was the coffee.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 2 April 2022

My partner and I ate here for the second time in a couple of months. It's not Michelin Star standard and it doesn't pretend to be but what you get is non pretentious fayre of more than ample portions. It's well cooked and served up...by lovely enthusiastic staff. Great place to eat prior to the shows we attended. Definitely our number one choice in town for our nights at the Brunton.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 16 December 2021 via mobile

What a warm and friendly place to stop for a cup of tea and a big slice of carrot cake. The staff were very accommodating when I sat at one of their tables outside the café, on my ownpart way on my coastal cycle through...Musselburgh. One of them came out and brought me a pot of tea (a snip at 1.90GBP) to go with my own lunch. On my return journey later in the afternoon I went inside the café and had tea and cake. My cycling gear went unremarked. On each visit they seemed to be quite busy; not surprising with 2 panto performances on the day, but they were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 25 November 2021 via mobile

Excellent food and super staff. Good choice on menu. 2nd visit this week Always busy but manage to get seated. Good if you going to theatre.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 7 May 2021

Good food and excellent value for money. The staff were friendly, polite and very professional. Given the current restrictions the set up was good and all social distancing measures in place. I would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 13 October 2020

Enjoyed our visit to Brunton Bistro today for lunch. Given a warm welcome and seated quickly. The place is spotless, Every staff Member was so friendly, and food all looked delicious. Lunch was served promptly and with a smile. We ordered soup and a sandwich...(salmon) , fish and chips followed by 2 ice creams. No complaints at all and will most definately be back soon, well done Brunton Bistro.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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bistroatthebrunton, Owner at Bistro at the Brunton Theatre - Musselburgh, responded to this reviewResponded 14 October 2020

Thank you for such a lovely review! Our staff have been working incredibly hard to keep to very high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, so it is always nice for this work to be recognised. We are very glad you enjoyed your visit and all...More

Reviewed 27 February 2020 via mobile

Lovely place to eat and accessible for disabled access through front of main building. Easily accessible disabled toilets too. The food was really beautiful. They do smaller portions as well which is good. We had fish and chips, gluten free, and the portion size was...perfect. The staff who work there are very friendly and helpful and an asset to the Bistro. We’d definitely recommend eating here.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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bistroatthebrunton, Owner at Bistro at the Brunton Theatre - Musselburgh, responded to this reviewResponded 29 February 2020

Hi Thank you so much for taking the time to visit the Bistro, and to post a review. We are very proud of our staff at how welcoming an environment they make for every customer who walks through our doors - they always strive to...More

Reviewed 22 December 2019 via mobile

Specific Table was booked, when we sat down we where told we would have to move as table booked for 11am, told her we booked the table, told that people coming have children and book every week. I said it’s now 11.10 so people did...not come made us move, attitude is wrong customer service is poor always rushing to clear tables when you have not finished, get orders wrong, told them we would find a new venue next timeMore

Date of visit: December 2019
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bistroatthebrunton, Manager at Bistro at the Brunton Theatre - Musselburgh, responded to this reviewResponded 28 December 2019

Hi Thank you for your response. I am sorry you have been left with a bad impression of the Bistro after your last visit. I have discussed the situation with the staff who were on the day of your visit. I have been informed that,...More

Reviewed 5 December 2019

Lovely pre theatre meal with friends before seeing a show. Check beforehand if needing special dietary requirementsMore

Date of visit: November 2019
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bistroatthebrunton, Manager at Bistro at the Brunton Theatre - Musselburgh, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2019

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Our chef's are well experienced in dietary needs and requirement and can accommodate on the day, however if you contact the Bistro before you dine with us they will be able to offer a wider choice....More

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Bistro at the Brunton Theatre - Musselburgh is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4