Stopped here back on 4th November for lunch. Penicuik Storehouse is part mini market selling lots of local produce with a cafe near the back of the store. The seating is a mix of informal couches, tables and breakfast tables, but there’s no theme or consistency to the decor. The extra Covid hygiene precautions are in place. All the staff wore face masks, there was a screen at the cafe counter, hand sanitisers around the cafe and tables were cleaned after each customer.
I ordered a Cashew Cream Cheese and Cucumber Soda Bread, and a latte. The coffee was okay. The meal was excellent. The cream cheese went very well with the freshly sliced cucumbers and cashews. The soda bread was well toasted and mixed with the cream cheese, giving each bite a lovely feel as the bread soaked up the cream.
The Storehouse held our wedding lunch after our local Quaker ceremony. We were delighted how well the place scrubs up at the back for events. The cafe produced loads of fresh scones, salads and great coffee for 55 guests. Doors were opened so that guests would feel more comfortable, as for many this was the first event that they had been to with lots of folks for months/year+.
Thank you so much to the wonderful staff and volunteers who took time and effort to make our day so wonderful.
I rarely go for 5 stars, but this place absolutely deserves it. The vegan leek soup was so delicious that we had seconds. And the staff is so nice and welcoming. Definitely a place worthy visiting.
Great morning rolls, coffee and fruit scones. Good price, good service and nice view onto the high street!
Lovely and inviting staff. The cheesecake is to die for, absolutely mouthwatering. The cappuccino is wonderful too. Highly recommend this place!
Best soup I've ever had!!
Doesn't matter which you order.
And the black pudding and bacon scones are an incredibly brave and awesome thing!
Very different, cafe/restaurant and gift and food store. Organic, homemade items.
We had delicious scones with real homemade raspberry jam,2 pats of butter each, and pots of tea. Excellent value for 3 only £12.75p in all.
Very nice volunteer staff.
Lovely home cooked soups, scones and cakes. Lots of eco and organic products and a great variety of crafts. And a cosy real fire on wintry days.
Excellent grocery and household products shop and yummy cafe run by the local community, with the emphasis on local/organic/fair trade products. As they say: Good for Food, People and Planet!
Great vegan options with ample seating space in a cosy and friendly corner of Penicuik. We’ll be back!
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