After a long day walking around in and outside of Linlithgow castle I needed a nice hot chocolate…read moreand shelter from the cold wind. Coffee Neuk to the left was the first coffee shop I saw and which stood out from all the other coffee shops around the market place. My first thought was that the prices are high and the food about average, because of the closeness to such a famous attraction. My expectations were "luckily" not fulfilled :-) When I entered, there was nobody at the counter and a couple was sitting near the window in the adjoining tea room. The place seemed deserted, but "oh mei" was I wrong, Within minutes the tea room filled up with people enjoying an afternoon chat with friends or tourists just getting in from the castle visit, like me. I had to order at the counter and was informed that the scones were sold old. Next choice was a piece of carrot cake and a mug of Hot Chocolate, which by the way was a Cadbury Hot Chocolate (just to point it out, as they appear to be very proud of the Cadbury logo). I took seat at a small table (1-2 people max, but really cute) and attempted my first bite of the carrot cake. What can I say? It was not dry, no, it was soft and juicy with a layer of cream cheese topping. The menu choices are limited, but what you get has substance. The staff is very nice, the prices very accommodating ( a lasagna for abt £4 ?!?) and the place very clean. I went to the toilet and when coming back my table was cleaned and no trace of me remained. Ah well, and so I continued forth on my journey back home.........

Yet another good coffee shop in the surprisingly small town of Linlithgow. Coffee Neuk is a more…read moretraditional coffee shop. It's a lot cheaper than some of the other cafes such Ebulum (previously reviewed). But this is really where its charm lies. The staff here are really friendly, though for a Linlithgow cafe that doesn't seem unusual. It is a tad small, but they make the most of the space. Unfortunately at lunch though this place gets pretty popular. Expect the usual sorts of hot drinks, as well as some snacks ideal for lunch. I had the soup of the day which cost me £2.40. That's pretty good, or at least average, for Edinburgh prices. But the portions were bigger than normal and it was served with decent bread. I like to think we Scots are proud of our soup but you'd be surprised how many times I'm disappointed by the poor quality soup served around Edinburgh! Coffee Neuk didn't disappoint though.

Th was a simple cafe with good coffee and cake. I originally stopped in to get a coffee to get…read morechange to pay for parking at the Linlithgow Palace parking lot and the coffee was decent, but we returned as we were leaving and got ice cream and cake as a treat for everyone. My son got the strawberry ice cream, which was fine and came in a small tub with the little plastic spoon under the lid. My daughter got a chocolate muffin, which was good, but nothing to write home about. My wife and I got two cheesecakes that were actually very good. The strawberry cheesecake was surprisingly light and good. I guess I might have guessed given the name of the cafe. The denser cheesecake, which had stars and small colored chocolate balls on top, we got was also good, but maybe a bit much.

Stopped for an afternoon snack and was delighted by an amazing cinnamon iced coffee and a piece of…read morethe most delicious strawberry cheesecake at this lovely little cafe. Everything made that day, and great service.

If you love great coffee and great baked goods, Aran is an absolute must!…read more We just wanted a little caffeine and sugar pick-me-up, so we didn't dine in or explore much of their menu. Their bakery case is clearly labeled with what's gluten-free, what's dairy-free, and what's vegan. We got empire cookies that were absolutely lovely (we should have gotten two more to bring home!): buttery shortbreads filled with jam, topped with icing, and a sugared jelly candy. We enjoyed them with an iced Americano (soya for me, oat for my partner) sitting outside in the sun at the Cross Well. While they were SUPER busy on a midweek day, the staff was friendly, patient, and went out of their way to find us to hand us our cookies and drinks when they were ready!

Food is fresh and flavorful. Cozy, coffee-shop atmosphere. Dog-friendly. Charming shops close by.read more

Charming surprise. From the outside: Something out of a storybook. Outdoor seating is nice when…read morewarm enough. Brook with a little bridge and wild flowers across the way. Inside: great service. Modern yet charming decor. Great food with clearly quality ingredients.

Great atmosphere. Very friendly likable waitstaff and excellent fair. Breaded haddock was very…read moregood; light breading, flavorful. IPA brewed nearby was excellent as was the strawberry-lime cider. Desserts excellent and coffee too. Farm to table = real food. Nice walk along the Union Canal as well.

very homely and nice staff we were quickly served and nice and small. The atmosphere felt safe and…read morethe food nice!

Very pleasant tea rooms at the west end of Linlithgow high street. Helpful staff, and a good choice…read moreon the menu.

Picked up a coffee to go today, which was great but have also sat in here for lunch and taken cakes…read moreand baked goods to go. They have a good lunch selection for all dietary requirements and the cakes are all great. Big plus, they are dog friendly, which makes it a perfect pit stop after a walk round Linlithgow loch

This large cafe is a longstanding Bo'ness institution…read more It's painted in fairly lurid shades of pink but somehow this suits the space. The cafe is a greasy-spoon-meets-coffeehouse sort of deal - it serves chips, all-day-fry-ups, filled rolls, baked potatoes, paninis, coffee, tea, and home baking. There's no music played in here - I find this gives it a bit of an ominous atmosphere but I suspect the regular clientele appreciate the lack of music. There is no wi-fi here since Brian's largely caters to Bo'ness's older community, who come here to meet and chat over a coffee and a roll on bacon. Food is made to order and the staff are pleasant. The cafe seems very clean, and the kitchen is open so you can see your food being prepared. I haven't given it more stars because it's such an 'insider' place and the demographic of clientele makes for a particular atmosphere - this isn't the kind of coffeehouse you find in cities that plays radio-friendly soft indie music, sells CDs, and is frequented by 20-somethings with laptops and books and knitting. Most of its clientele probably don't own laptops, still have a substantial collection of tapes and/or records, and wouldn't be caught dead reading a book in public. Instead this is frequented by busy people with babies, pensioners catching up with the news of the day, and people who live and work locally and all seem to know each other. It's very much a local caff for local people, and none the worse for that. The staff are welcoming enough and it's a good enough place to get a piece and a latte - just maybe not the kind of place you'd happily sit on yer own and while away an afternoon.