As the days get colder and the nights longer, now is a great time to get out there and explore some of the Scottish Borders' best and cosiest coffee shops.

October 1 is International Coffee Day, a day dedicated to that warm cuppa that gives us our daily caffeine kick.

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or are looking for a simple brew, we have rounded up the top spots to help you celebrate coffee day and find your new regular this autumn.

Here are seven of the best cafes in the region with at least a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor.

Best cafes to enjoy a coffee across the Scottish Borders

The Rialto

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor The Rialto was ranked the Border's best cafe by reviewersTripadvisor The Rialto was ranked the Border's best cafe by reviewers (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 33 High Street, Eyemouth TD14 5EY Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 430

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

Flat Cat Gallery

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor The Flat Cat Gallery is the Scottish Border's in Lauders has a rating of 4.5Tripadvisor The Flat Cat Gallery is the Scottish Border's in Lauders has a rating of 4.5 (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 2 Market Place, Lauder TD2 6SR Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 189

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

Cocoa Black Chocolate Shop and Cafe

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor Chocolate and coffee sellers, Cocoa Black Chocolate Shop and Coffee ranked 3rd in the regionTripadvisor Chocolate and coffee sellers, Cocoa Black Chocolate Shop and Coffee ranked 3rd in the region (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 1-3 Cuddybridge, Peebles EH45 8HX Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 259

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website. 

No1 Peebles Road Ltd

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor Selling sandwiches, coffee and lovely cooked foods, N1 Peebles had 189 excellent reviewsTripadvisor Selling sandwiches, coffee and lovely cooked foods, N1 Peebles had 189 excellent reviews (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 1 Peebles Road, Innerleithen EH44 6QX Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 189

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

The Cream Chimneys

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor The Cream Chimneys serves soups, sandwiches, coffee and ranked 5th Tripadvisor The Cream Chimneys serves soups, sandwiches, coffee and ranked 5th (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 15 The Square, Kelso TD5 7HH Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 149

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Apples for Jam

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor Apples for Jame in Melrose gained an amazing 133 excellent reviewsTripadvisor Apples for Jame in Melrose gained an amazing 133 excellent reviews (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: Melrose 14 High Street, Melrose TD6 9PA Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 133

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Damascus Drum

Border Telegraph: Tripadvisor Damascus Drum offers a cosy environment with great coffee and foodTripadvisor Damascus Drum offers a cosy environment with great coffee and food (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 2 Silver Street, Hawick TD9 0AD Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 147

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.