We saw the Mountain Cafe mentioned in our travel book (Fodor's Travel Scotland, 2016), which said…read morethat it's "famed locally" and won a national award in 2014, so we had huge expectations and WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! First: we had to wait 15 minutes, but were given a buzzer for when our table was ready--per the hostess, we were able to go as far as the grocery store in town. We didn't mind the wait, as it gave us time to pop into the tourist shop and buy postcards and stamps. The wait was worth it! I had a coffee, one of the best coffees I've ever had, and we sat enjoying the view of the mountains and the view of the pastries, piled in tantalizing piles on the far end of the shop. We each had a roll, mine w fried egg, bacon, and hash brown; hubby the same with sausage instead of bacon. The food was hot, fresh, and the ingredients locally sourced, and tasted so damn good. Every dish that made its way to neighboring tables looked ridiculously good too, and I kept saying I want to try that, and that, and that!! On our way out we bought a chocolate raspberry brownie and a macadamia bar, both items are rich and flavorful, and large enough that hubby and I have been enjoying them all day!! I seldom visit the same restaurant twice while on vacation, but while eating we both agreed that we're going back tomorrow for another amazing meal (and more pastries, I hope!!) before we had out of lovely Aviemore!

WOW (is this a way to start a review, not sure but) Wow…read more This may be one of the best places I've eaten in Scotland, no joke... and there's some great food in this country. My wife and I came here after an exhausting weekend away with teenagers... we were a bit sceptic as to whether or not there was decent food in Aviemore. Don't get me wrong, we figured we would find some ok food, but didn't expect it to be this good. We were told that we would need to get there as early as possible because of the wait... and we were like, this is an outdoor shop's cafe, it couldn't be that good. Well it is THAT good. As I said, you will more than likely have to wait (got this advice from a local)... and you could end up waiting for at least half an hour as we did. We finally got seated and were impressed with the menu thinking that the food couldn't be as good as it seems on the menu. But it was THAT good. I had a red bean burger (if I'm correct) that was SOOO tasty. They make the burgers here (not frozen like veggie burgers at other places). It may have easily been one of the best veggie burgers I've had in Scotland. It came with chips, which I wish I could've had more of but wouldn't have had the room for. To top it off, I had a pot of Eteaket tea with Red Velvet cake. So... a lot of places in Scotland try to do a great Red Velvet cake and end up with an OK red velvet cake. Mountain Cafe did an excellent red velvet. Both moist and dense. Sweet and SOOO filling. In the end, my wife had to roll me out the door and down the stair sideways. I was super full with excellent food. It may have cost a bit more than I would've normally paid for lunch, drink and a cake... but seriously I didn't care. Why isn't Aviemore closer?

We had breakfast here, and it was very good. I was excited because they had honey for the tea! ;)…read moreThe hotel restaurant did not.

Amazing portions. Quick friendly and everything was to temperature and excellent food and coffee…read more Being OPEN was key! Thank you.

The food is decent but the service is really bad. I asked for a menu literally four times. I gave…read moreup and hunted one down. I constant had to ask for my glass to be refilled. When I went to pay and gave an Amex, the server literally stormed off. It was really bazaar. I guess it is a small town and people in the service industry have no clue how to do it. It's really sad.

If you find yourself near the Wee Puffin for dinner, just go! Great fish & chips & their apple…read morecrumble with custard is delicious. By far the best restaurant we found in Grantown-on-Spey.

Stopped here to get a coffee after taking a lovely walk around the area. The service was great but…read morethe coffee not so much. The coffee was quite bitter and left a lot to be desired, which is a shame as there are plenty of good coffee suppliers in the highlands. The cafe/shop itself was nice too, though we only got a takeaway so can't comment much more than that. The wee shop sells art and crafts by local artists and was fairly busy when we were in on a Saturday mid afternoon.

I stopped by this place for a coffee and a cake. While both is available here, my experience was…read morequite disappointing. The first thing I noticed when entering the shop was a strong stench of fried bacon coming from the kitchen, where breakfasts are prepared. Enjoying a coffee, let alone cake, was simply not possible inside. So I ordered a Latte and helped me to a piece of cake and went outside, where tables were provided. The second disappointment was the Latte, which had only hot milk in it, no steamed milk, despite the effort of the girl at the counter. I saw her struggling with the task and didn't bother to complain. The cake was ok, but to sweet to my taste. The third problem was the toilet, where I could'nt get the flush working. I hate that. And then the hand dryer was mounted in such an akward position that it was almost impossible to successfully dry my hands. That is just to many downs. I won't stop here again.

In two weeks of vacation traveling, we only visited one spot twice. That spot was Inverness Coffee…read moreRoasting Company. It's a tiny spot located on the outskirts of town (at least, that's how it felt for us as we were walking around, though I'm sure that's not true...) The three people that we encountered on our two visits were warm and welcoming, and brewed up some dang fine coffee! We stayed in on our first visit. We needed to waste a bit of time before meeting up for our Rabbie's day tour, and we wanted somewhere warm and comfortable to sit for a bit. They have a couch and a couple comfy chairs, as well as a couple of tables for one to lounge at. We settled in on the couch to enjoy our coffee. On our first visit, I got a cortado, knowing that the caffeine would help, and the small serving size wouldn't wreak havoc with my bladder (Rabbie's vans don't have bathrooms on board!) My husband ordered a latte, of course. Both drinks were expertly made and full of flavor. We were offered a bit of butter tablet, but we both declined this round. We got our drinks to go on our second visit (our last day in town). I went with a regular hot chocolate, and my husband got another latte. This time I did take the offered butter tablet, and I'm so glad I did. It somehow cut the sweetness of the cocoa...or maybe the cocoa cut the sweetness of the tablet. I don't know what it was, but they worked surprisingly well together! We'd definitely make it a point to stop in for warm caffeinated drinks if we're lucky enough to visit Inverness in the future.

Delightful atmosphere! Smells heavenly!! Met the whets who were so welcoming and friendly…read more Excellent customer service. Excellent coffee! Loved the Scottish blend ! Also bought the pekoe Scottish whiskey tea!!!

Lovely cafe with delicious food. We had the perfect hot soup of the day, a tuna melt and a ham and…read morecheese toastie. So good! The onions rings too! Delicious home cooked food, gifts to take home, and the owners are a lovely couple.

Lovely spot for a home-cooked breakfast right off the road. The hot chocolate was frothy and…read moreabsolutely delicious. The wee Redburn Scottish breakfast was a real treat. The owners were delightful! Clean bathrooms for customers, and a nice selection of cute souvenirs. We were in and out with our tummies happy and full, ready to continue our road trip.

We were so excited to add this into our first trip to Scotland based on reviews. We attended the…read moreBraemar Highland Games and were told by an employee to check out this location. I tried to call and ask for availability, but the woman on the phone did not offer much assistance. She did not offer any reservation options and was unwilling to help. Not sure how anyone is supposed to get a booking unless you know a local. Not very accommodating to travelers. Because of lack of accommodation, I would not recommend to try and make a stop here if you are visiting from out of town.

Amazing food, excellent customer service, great atmosphere, lots of choices. I highly recommend…read morethis tea room!

Delicious doughnuts and super friendly service! My friend and I split a couple of doughnuts and…read moresome coffees. The prices were normal considering these are specialty doughnuts. I do believe they sell out of certain flavors so try to go in earlier if you can! There is some seating, but it is fairly limited. There is a restroom for customers.

A cute little doughnut and coffee spot. We were greeted by the friendly counter staff and given…read moreplenty of time to decide. We ended up getting four doughnuts, a mocha and a hot chocolate. The drinks were very disappointing with very little flavor. The doughnuts however deserve four stars on their own. We would come back, just skip the drinks

A cozy breakfast and lunch spot in Aviemore. A little bit of a strange location nestled on top of a…read morehouseware store, but a comfy wood cabin vibe makes this spot a nice one to relax and have a big meal before a long day. Ordered the Scottish fry up with a coffee and got all the calories needed for the day. The tomato was a great add to cut through the richness of the haggis and egg. Nice and soft hash brown. A little bit of green garnish was a nice touch. Quick service and clean dining area. Great for a pre-hike/camp breakfast or a meal break from skiing.

Great breakfast in an odd spot. Enter through a home building store and go upstairs. Great prices…read moreand quick service.