
The Buck Tearoom
Quick info
About The Buck Tearoom
The Buck Tearoom is a daytime cafe on Main Street in Maybole, with scones and cakes baked by the owners among its offerings. The menu runs to 53 dishes and includes soup and sandwiches alongside the baking. Tables outside give diners the option to sit outdoors when the weather allows, and dogs are welcome inside. Step-free access suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and takeaway lets customers eat off site. The tearoom opens Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays, for daytime service only, and reservations are recommended. Roadside parking is available outside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
53 dishes · mains £4–14- Ham & Cheese£7.95
- Chicken Mayo£7.95
- Tuna Mayo & Onion£7.95
- Egg Mayo£7.95
- Cheese & Pickle£7.95
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes and scones, dog friendly, outdoor seating with village views and excellent coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes and scones, dog friendly, outdoor seating with village views and excellent coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and scones draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers singling out the cheese and chive scone, a Dutch apple cake, and a nut and ginger fruit loaf as standouts, alongside repeated mentions of the coffee, including one nod to the Rocket Monkey beans served. Close behind, the bucks breakfast and eggy bread earn specific mention, along with soups and sandwiches for those passing through. Several describe the tea room as dog friendly and note the outdoor seating with village or hillside views, and more than one calls it a find worth stopping for on a longer journey. Reviewers repeatedly praise the welcome and the value for money, including a takeaway afternoon tea box one visitor picked up to take home.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and scones draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers singling out the cheese and chive scone, a Dutch apple cake, and a nut and ginger fruit loaf as standouts, alongside repeated mentions of the coffee, including one nod to the Rocket Monkey beans served. Close behind, the bucks breakfast and eggy bread earn specific mention, along with soups and sandwiches for those passing through. Several describe the tea room as dog friendly and note the outdoor seating with village or hillside views, and more than one calls it a find worth stopping for on a longer journey. Reviewers repeatedly praise the welcome and the value for money, including a takeaway afternoon tea box one visitor picked up to take home.
Featured reviews
- John Dale
“Everything about the place is so lovely and very dog friendly. If you're in the area, make sure you visit.”
- Mark Gracey
“Lovely wee tea room on a very quaint street in a very quaint village. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside with an amazing view of the mountains at the end of the street. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I had soup and a …”
- Gabby B
“What a gem of a find knew from my childhood this would probably be the last place on the journey to Glentrool and Newton Stewart to get a bite to eat super friendly fantastic prices solid food 😋 well Recommended plenty of parking outside too could imagine this gets super busy in the summer but we'll worth it”
- Charlotte Kessler
“Lovely little Tea room with amazing food - we had the bucks breakfast and eggy bread - for a reasonable price and friendly staff - especially Paul, thank you for the recommendations of places to see! 😊”
- A Moore
“A quiet little tea room in a small village in the heart of Scotland. Food delicious and plentiful. Service is excellent and welcoming. I would recommend to anyone passing in this area. Parking is by the road side.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 5
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 3
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
How The Buck Tearoom compares to nearby cafes
- The Buck Tearoom · This shop4.8156 reviews
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The Buck Tearoom This shop | The Coo Shed | Gibson & Girls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8(156) | 4.7(1,754) | 4.8(23) | |
| Price | £1–10 | £10–20 | £1–10 |
| Distance | — | 8 mi | 8.9 mi |
| Open today |
How this listing is sourced
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