We had some time to kill before taking the ferry to Orkney and spotted this cute little shop. I'm…read moreso glad we had the extra time. This place is utterly charming. My three children and I enjoyed breakfast and shared some wonderful desserts. The server was prompt and friendly. The owner came out to chat with us and explained that her dessert recipes had been handed down from her Granny. The Victoria Sponge cake was delicious. We took some cupcakes with us to go. Our only disappointment was that we returned from Orkney at a time that Cups was not open. We would have happily stopped in again! Make the time to stop in and visit Cups if you are headed to Orkney. You will be glad you did. (My son says to try the salmon sandwich!)

Discovered this fabulous café by accident. If you are in the north of Scotland - go there! The…read moreservice is friendly and personal, the food reasonably priced and well presented. The haggis and cheese ciabatta was very tasty!

Sweet little coffee shop and restaurant in the shopping area of downtown Kirkwall - Orkney Islands,…read moreScotland. It's a really unassuming little shop that from the outside looks like they only serve coffee and teas. Once inside you'll notice that there are three booths and at least 7+ tables for dining. Upstairs there seemed to be another large dining area but it was closed off (likely due to staffing). We were surprised to see they had a full kitchen menu and decided to sit inside as dining options were limited in this area. If you only want a tea and pastry you can order at their counter and take it to go. It's also really interesting as the kitchen is upstairs so this spot is bigger then it looks! The staff were very very nice girls here. They were working super hard as the cafe stayed busy so I get why they really couldn't manage more then the 10 tables as there were only three girls responsible for working the register, making all the drinks, and acting as severs on the main floor. They were all lovely and helpful. Menu was impressively large with plenty of sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and drinks. I just wanted a snack so I got some fries with Mayo (yes Mayo). Love EUROPE as I don't get judged for eating my fries with this condiment haha. Anyways fries were super crispy and delicious, can't go wrong. The girls also turned me on to a fabulous cranberry and raspberry iced tea that I'll for sure be purchasing when back in the states, 10/10. Check the menu for the brand and flavors of their instant iced teas, so good and flavorful. Wayyy better then a Starbucks tea. Prices were reasonable and it was just really nice to receive sit down service. Bathrooms upstairs were super clean which is a 10/10 pro tip when traveling as it can be hard to find a nice bano. Cute little spot for tea and snacks, would definitely recommend as it's so easy to miss.

Popped in for a sandwich after sitting for 15 minutes elsewhere without being given a menu…read more Friendly and quick. Very happy with salad and pizza; it ain't American-quality pizza, but it's acceptable. Charming place to sit. We liked it enough that we came back for tea and cake the next day.

Fabulous find! In addition to many lovely teas, scones, & cakes, they had a delicious soup of the…read moreday (butternut squash/sweet potato) which I paired with a nummy egg mayo sandwich for lunch. The decor was also charming & bright with polka dot table cloths & other cute items on a hutch. Sweet without being too kitschy. Wish I had taken a photo!

This is a lovely little cafe with a bright and friendly interior. They sell some delicious cakes…read moreand it's a great place to escape the cold. The lunch menu consists of the usual sandwiches and baked potatoes but they usually have daily specials also.

A charming location with easily the worst coffee in all of the UK. It's not just the burnt flavor…read morebut also the remarkable acidity that makes their brew nearly toxic. I have had some bad coffee in my life, believe me, from truck stops and diners that attract meth dealers and homeless lot lizards but the swill at the Pomona Cafe is really next level. Just the stench could, as my grandpa used to say, "..... knock a buzzard off of a shit wagon". I have literally smelled more pleasant aromas from coming from septic tanks. To be fair, I did not taste any of their food and perhaps that is where their real talents lie - in their cooking - but give their coffee a real hard pass. I'm not kidding.

This is a great little cafe - although very basic. They serve some great no-frills food - such as…read morepies, sausage rolls, chips, filled rolls, toasties and cooked main courses too....not to mention the fabulous array of cakes and scones. Every year we holiday in Okrney and go to the Pomona every day for coffee and a scone - and have never had a complaint. Sometimes the tables need a good wipe down, but there is only 2 staff and it's a hugely busy cafe both with locals and visitors - so give the staff a chance to catch up.....we always return out plates etc and they staff are so grateful.... Don't judge a book by it's cover - give the cafe a try - you won't be disappointed - unless you're looking for table clothes and fancy surroundings....if it's just a quick bite to eat in the middle of the day, I'm sure you'll be happy....

Unlikely location sort of behind a trailer park. The Blue Door is made further unlikely by its…read morefare; hamburgers, shakes and espresso. The atmosphere is sort of resort casual with picnic tables and vinyl polka dot table clothes. The bathrooms were old, but clean. The place overlooks the ocean, but takes almost no advantage of this fact. The service seemed to be all friendly, well-trained young people, perfect with the casual atmosphere. The beef was better than anything we would have the right to expect, local, Scottish, butchered down the road. Toasted buns seemed just right, as did the chips, hot and not greasy. Since coffeehouses are not a thing in town, this seems a great place to relax for coffee, until the need for a burger arises. Pro tip: you need to park in the correct place.

Excellent American-style diner at the very tip of Scotland!…read more We not only ate here but we also camped at the accompanying camping park. The owner was lovely and very accommodating. We had breakfast here, I had the Floridian and my partner had the Sampler. The crispy bacon is awesome and the whole meal was delicious. But by far the best thing of all was the Pumpkin Pie Milkshake!! Screw Starbucks and their lattés, this shake was AMAZING!!! I'm sure the actual pie is just as good! Will definitely return if I'm ever in Thurso. Thanks, from the 2 Australians who were dumb enough to camp in a tent in the middle of October :D

A delight, with wonderful coffee and a very good selection of pastries. (I was there for a snack…read moreonly and so cannot speak to the lunch situation, though the grumpy American waiting behind me would probably not be happy with the wait for service.) A wonderful spot to relax and take a quiet moment in Kirkwall.

I wish I had an opportunity to eat in here but I definitely enjoyed the best takeaway coffee of my…read moretrip from this place. This place features local music inside. Also it is one of the few outdoor patios in town with tremendous views of St. Magnus.

This is the sort of place you walk in and and everything goes quiet and all the customers who are…read morein ask who's that? l took a coffee and a slice of homemade chocolate cake, the portion's they give here are humongous and could feed two people easy. This more a traditional cafe that also provides lunches.

Now known as " Wicker's World"…read more Friendly staff, huge portions of cake and a decent menu including some (reasonably) local stuff. Recommend the bacon butty followed by the chocolate orange cheese cake.

We were on the way to Thurso and been quite a bit hungry. So we decided to have a look at the…read moreharbour area. Besides a Fish'n'Chips shop we spotted this place. Since we already had lots of fish lately we decided to give Wickers a go. My wife went for a soup and I had the Chilli Cheese Burger with chips (fries). Since we were travelling with a dog we ordered the meal to-go and ate outside at the nice harbour. The soup was nice, hot and filling. The Burger had a really good size with lots of cheese. Could have been a bit more melted though and bit too much sweet chilli sauce. But still a hearty, juicy Burger for a fair price. It's a nice local restaurant with very friendly staff and a big menu. Surely a good choice if you are looking for a good down-to-earth meal.

Nice cafe by harbour. Would be a great place to visit in the summer watching all the yacht's and…read moreboats go by. They have a great selection of home cooked foods on the menu, and a daily specials board, they have a counter crammed with a selection of baking cooked in house. Highly recomend this place.

Absolutely delicious. Wonderful spot with great views. Binoculars at each window table so you can…read morebird watch. The daily soup is always gluten-free and vegan. I had potato leek soup with gluten-free bread. The staff were kind, generous and helpful even when the place was packed, they took the time to be present with each customer. Hope to come again very soon!

Cute cafe with a fantastic view and location. Hit and miss food…read more Came here after hiking out to the Brough of Birsay on a windy, cold, wet summer day. The location was fantastic and the view was also hard to beat. It was a bit annoying how late they opened since we had to do the hike early to time it with the tides, but that's not their fault. We got tea, a salmon roll and a quiche. The salmon roll was very good and the highlight of the meal. The quiche and tea weren't really up to what you'd hope for. The quiche was over-done and thus a big chewy and dry. The loose leaf tea selection was really limited and then not particularly impressive. Probably a three star cafe except for the location and view, but the location and view are probably a big part of the point.