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?

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.

What a delicious little gem! We had a lovely lunch here on our way down from Dufftown. We got the…read morecheese plate, soup of the day (split pea), one with a side of bread and one with a side of cheese scone, vegetarian risotto, and yes and coffee The food was very good and beautifully presented, and there plenty of vegetarian options to choose from The service was efficient and very welcoming! We will certainly be back when in town!

Had a quick stop at this place while passing through Carrbridge. It looks like a new restaurant,…read morenice decorations and everything seems new. Service was very attentive. They didn't have many vegetarian options for lunch so I ended up having soup and French fries, the soup was really tasty. My husband had something like kofta meat balls, with pitta bread and cabbage salad and said it was all really nice.

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.

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.

Couldn't find the darn place. Ended up having a great soup nearby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxread more

Me and my friends stopped off here on our way back from feeding the reindeers. We first of all had…read morea nose around the little gift shop and then the farm shop which had lots of locally sourced fresh produce. We then went into the cafe and there were no tables in doors so we decided to sit outside, it was a bit blowy but we managed to get a sheltered spot. I was unsure what to choose between the Cullen skink and the Highland cheese board, but as I had fish the night before I went for the cheese. there were 3 different types of cheese, a chedder, a brie and a blue all were lovely. Also came with a tomatoe chutney. Salad, oatcakes and celery. I really enjoyed this. I then had a hot chocolate to warm up before heading off back down the road to Glasgow.

Cozy cafe in a cute town! Loved it...I only wish a storm hadn't blown in, cause I would prefer to…read moresit outside! I had tomato soup and sandwich! Both were excellent!

We were visiting our friends who lived right outside Dundee, and they drove us to Loch Ness. On our…read moreway there we stopped for a bite to eat and stretch our legs. 3 of us had the soup of the day: a potato leek soup with a slice of artesian bread, while Yvonne had a ham and cheese toastie which came with fries/ chips. Great light meal, and with the belly full, we continued our journey.

We stopped here before going to John o'Groats and the full Scottish hit the spot. If not for this…read morebreakfast the trip simply would've been a disaster. The lady working the tables was very friendly however was spread thin. The cafe is small but all the tables were full and she was WORKING. Maybe it'd be nice for her to have a companion aside from just the line cook who seemed nice too. Anyway great spot would recommend.

Lovely spot for breakfast. Cute decor, with a nod to old Hollywood cinema. Like most places in…read moreInverness, it's small and can get crowded fast. If there's a wee wait, it's worth it. I tend to order and enjoy things which I normally would not make myself. Especially so when I travel. To that end, the full Scottish it is. This is not a light meal. It isn't nuanced. Not delicate. It's a well-crafted left-jab and right-uppercut of heartiness and flavor. I've had blood puddings as bland as can be. But not here. It's seasoned and griddled well. Same can be said for the fried haggis. I frankly love haggis in its most traditional form as plated on Burns' Night, or fried with a nice crunch on a breakfast plate. Everything else from the sausages to mushrooms, to the egg with custardy yolk, it was delicious all around. After my wife and I had a plate each, we walked the city for about 6 miles just to burn off 25% of those calories. It was all worth it. Thanks for a memorable meal and to the lovely ladies who served and tan the establishment, much love to you for the care.

Love this place! The cafe subscribes to the Slow Food movement and uses local ingredients. The…read moreresult is tasty, well cooked food. There is a fantastic selection of breads, a lovely menu to choose from for brunch and lunch, and in the Summer they open longer with pizzas on offer in the evenings. Also, this place is not to be missed if you are a lover of sweet bakes. Today I had the Black Forest Roulade, which was deliciously moist and a very generous serving. I really cannot sing the praises of this place highly enough. Great food in a great location!

Fantastic bakery/restaurant located in the quaint seaside town of Findhorn. The food was delicious…read moreand the portions are generous. I had one of their specials of the day, which was smoked haddock fishcakes & salad and it was really good. They have plenty of vegetarian options too. The baked goods are amazing and lots of unusual whole grain options too. They use local ingredients & organic when possible. We left with small bag of baked goods too! After eating here it's nice to take a walk around the bay or along the beach, both of which are only a few minutes walk from the restaurant. I wish I had a restaurant/bakery like this where I live!