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
Location: 33 High Street, Eyemouth TD14 5EY Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 430
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Flat Cat Gallery
Location: 2 Market Place, Lauder TD2 6SR Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 189
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Cocoa Black Chocolate Shop and Cafe
Location: 1-3 Cuddybridge, Peebles EH45 8HX Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 259
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No1 Peebles Road Ltd
Location: 1 Peebles Road, Innerleithen EH44 6QX Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 189
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The Cream Chimneys
Location: 15 The Square, Kelso TD5 7HH Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 149
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Apples for Jam
Location: Melrose 14 High Street, Melrose TD6 9PA Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 133
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Damascus Drum
Location: 2 Silver Street, Hawick TD9 0AD Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'excellent' reviews: 147
Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.
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