Reuben's

There are some nice cafés in Dunfermline these days, but Reuben’s stands tall as the one which is vigorously championing an appreciation for good food and drink in the town. With a new wine bar section having opened in late 2011, the place now plays host to semi-regular wine-tasting events, guest culinary speakers and acoustic music events, while the established café-deli section offers quality meals and snacks in relaxed and modern surroundings, proving itself to be a refined meeting point. Their dried goods selection is small but expertly chosen from local suppliers, while the artisan cheeses can be bought in takeaway slices or shared on a cheeseboard with oatcakes, biscuits and chutney. The enticing menu also features a charcuterie plate and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients and bread from the Steamie Bakehouse, while warm treats include macaroni cheese, vegetable cassoulet and the decidedly Scots options of potted stovies or a toasted bacon sandwich.

• High point: Dunfermline’s first stop for fine foods
• Low point: Would be lovely if the wine bar could stay open a little later

Listed in The Larder – in the shops now or buy online.

There are some nice cafés in Dunfermline these days, but Reuben’s stands tall as the one that is vigorously championing an appreciation for good food and drink in the town. With a new wine bar section having opened in late 2011, the place now plays host to semi-regular wine-tasting events, guest culinary speakers and acoustic music events, while the established café-deli section offers quality meals and snacks in relaxed and modern surroundings, proving itself to be a refined meeting point.