Cafe and Event Space
Serving Life-Changing Opportunities and Great Food!
The Perfect Space to Meet, Relax and Make a Difference
The Usual Place, Academy Street, Dumfries, DG1 1BZ
Set in a beautiful, clean, bright building with a warm welcome and great food – there is space to sit, talk and take your time. Our customers come for the food, but they stay for the atmosphere and the company.
For many, it is also life-changing.
Open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4pm
All food is freshly prepared to order in our kitchen using local ingredients where possible.
Our Cafe and Meeting Rooms are fully accessible.
Changing Places Toilet
Assistance Dogs Only
Walk In or Book a Table
Breakfast served from 9.30am -11.30am
All Day Brunch served from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Soup Combos, Lunch and Lite Bites served from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Hot and cold drinks and sweet treats available all day
Takeaway Available
Dietary Requirements
We offer gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
If you or your guests have a food allergy or intolerance please let us know or speak to our staff about the ingredients in your food and drink before you order.
Because we prepare all our food in our kitchens where allergens are present, we cannot guarantee that any products do not contain trace allergens.
Book a Table
You can book a table for two or for larger parties and groups. Our cafe can get busy, especially around lunchtime. Let us know the number of people in your party and the date and time you would like to arrive. It is also helpful to know in advance if any of your party has dietary requirements. Please let us know if you would like to book in advance for an Afternoon Tea. We will check availability and confirm your booking.
Call 01387253485 to book a table or click below to email.
Take a Virtual Tour
Wander through our building on this virtual tour to see all the spaces. Please note there have been some changes in the way we set out the building since this was filmed, it is provided as a guide only. An updated version of the virtual tour will be available soon.