Accessible cafe in Central Melrose
5
5
Date of visit: September 2026
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: accessing toilets, hearing and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hearing aid or cochlear implant, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Excellent
Very good cafe near Abbey and parking.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
Level access from car park and street. Permanent ramp to cafe. Hard floor inside makes for easy wheeling. Good outside space.
Accessible facilities: Single-level venue, Step-free entrance
Parking & Transport
Good
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
As the pictures show, the cafe is just beside a public car park where parking is free for Blue Badge holders. However the car park is small and can get busy. There are only two disabled spaces and part of the car park is for coaches. There is another, bigger car park beside Gibson Park and the Co-op (not the Co-op car park) but this is a bit further away.
Accessible facilities: Public or on street parking
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Horizontal rails on both sides (one drop down). Space for sideways transfer. Plenty of room for wheelchair user and assistant.
Facilities: Accessible toilet
Staff
Excellent
On a previous occasion they were happy for me to inspect the accessible toilet before we decided to visit. This time, happy for me to photograph the interior, even though they were about to close.
Additional Information
Currently the cafe shuts at 4pm, though they are open early for breakfasts. Check the website for the days of the week on which they are open.
