A chilly afternoon in the west end of Glasgow + tea-loving friend+ vintage crave= trip to the cup…read moreand saucer. The interior reminds me of my grandmas living room, and the teacups are pretty much copycats from those I collect at home (when is 22 tea cups ever too much?) Pal and I ordered two teapots: earl grey for me, apple crunch for her. We weren't hungry, but I wish we were cause the meringue and cream with berries sounds deelish!! Loved everything about this place; the welcoming and chatty owner with her retro hairdo, the 1940 s music in the background, the homy cosy feel, the cute china. Perfect for a comforting cuppa on a grey day. Will go back for more!

What a fantastic find! If you like vintage, you MUST pop in. That said, if you like meringues, you…read moreMUST pop in too!! Decor, music, staff are all on theme, a wonderful mix of vintage pieces, from the china service, 50s rock n roll, and the 70s clock on the mantelpiece, it's a wonderful little treasure trove and many of the items are also available to buy. We had stopped in for a coffee to see what it was like but the lure of the home baking proved too much for us. The scones and cakes look heavenly, but my eyes were drawn to the large, glittery, meringues. Two puffy white clouds arrived, with a generous portion of whipped cream and a drizzle of strawberry sauce. The meringues were perfect! Crunchy and light on the outside and wonderfully sticky and chewy on the inside. Heaven!! My partner made short work of her scone and confirmed it was good with the universal "ok" sign made as she was too busy enjoying eating it to talk! The owner (I'm guessing) was friendly and happy to confirm she baked the meringues herself. It's cheap, cheerful, and well worth dropping in for a visit. The food is good (the menu is simple but that's no bad thing) and homemade, the service quick and friendly, and the vibe of the place is a fun and quirky mix of vintage from previous decades. So glad we dropped in!!

Had a quick lunch here on our way to Edinburgh. Wish we had more time to explore the entire menu…read more The cakes and desserts looked Devine! Sadly they were out of scones the day we visited but I saw others with them and they looked wonderful. The restaurant was packed but service was quick and friendly. Inside of the restaurant is quite small but welcoming and we never felt smooshed. We ordered coronation chicken sandwiches as well as the soup which was parsnip and apple. Both of which were so delicious! The little pots of tea come with a timer to be sure it steeps properly. Cute little touch!

A casual spot for lunch in Pitlochry. The little town is worth a stop on your way to the Highlands!…read moreThere are many little restaurants and cafes to choose from but Hettie's was quite popular. We were in a hurry so we ordered a panini and scone to go. The panini was lovely! It was a large portion for the price and was very tasty. The scone, on the other hand, was pretty hard and dry. The cream it came with helped a lot, but it wasn't great. The tea room does have bathrooms for its guests.

Ate here after visiting the castle. Had the tomato soup, lentil soup, lemon cake, and rhubarb…read morecake. Super delicious. Couldn't believe that a little house on an island without a bridge could have such good food. Possibly the best meal we had in Oban. And the hike was great.

I've been here on two occasions and it must be pretty good if l have returned…read more It was hitting towards the end of the summer of last year when l came here with my partner. Food The Karrera tea garden & bunkhouse was a place that we stopped by for refreshments & lunch twice, both having the soup of the day & followed by some platters that was most enjoyable. Atmosphere We sat outside on the benches where there was a great garden, felt peaceful & relaxing, we where blessed with good weather during our stay. Service was quick, place was nice, clean & tidy. Looking forward to heading back in Autumn.

I have been wishing for a nice coffee shop close to my house since I moved here and suddently I…read morefound this nice place! It is a hidden jewl in the middle of a busy street... but with parking space. I was welcomed ny a very friendly staff. The place is big but cozy. The coffee is very good and the cakes are amazing!! I will back veeery often!!

My wife and I stumbled on this place by accident after trying two other places that had closed who…read moreknows how long ago. We both got the Cajun Chicken which was seasoned chicken with poached eggs, hollandaise Sauce on an English muffin. It was super good and we were very happy to have found this little spot!

Darling tea house with fantastic service! We came for breakfast and ordered a scone with clotted…read morecream and strawberry jam, eggs Benedict, and the Scottish breakfast. Everything tasted wonderful! The clotted cream was to die for!! We had a pot of the oolong tea and a pot of the rubarb and ginger teas. Both were delicious!

This hit the spot on a rainy cold afternoon in Edinburgh. We especially enjoyed the spiced scones…read moreand clotted cream with earl grey tea. Also, the chocolate cake that looks like a volcano is divine. It's actually more ganache than cake. The other chocolate cake was rather dry and lifeless. The roast beef and horseradish sammies were better than the egg salad.

Cute little place down a close. 2 sweet little ladies greeted us. We had afternoon tea with…read moresandwiches and scones. They were attentive but not bothersome. They had delicious looking desserts in their case but they only take cash so we were unable to add those on to take away.

Today marked the first birthday of the Bluebell Tearoom and since I'd wanted to visit for a long…read moretime, there was no better time than the present. Why, hello there, Bluebell Tearoom! Birthday banners, complimentary birthday tablet and an afternoon tea raffle for every customer. And of course, the perfect excuse for cake. We are in just the right place for it, after all. Crisp and white and fresh like a beautiful spring day, the tearoom is cute and cosey and the welcome warm. Whilst small in size, there are certainly a good amount of seats and despite arriving slap-bang in the middle of lunchtime, we were able to get a table for two. The first thing that caught my eye was the crockery. We had some dainty little matching cups, bowls, saucers. And there were some more pretty selections displayed on the walls. Tea is always served best in a magnificent teacup. The bluebell are testament to this. It certainly is a the perfect spot for tea and cake! I had Cock-a-Leekie soup which was delicious, wholesome, warming. - The perfect prelude to the main event. Oh boy, did we have trouble choosing a cake from the selection. Despite it being the Bluebell's super special first birthday, you will always find such a plentiful selection of cake, including plenty of gluten free selections and it really was a delight to hear about just how many cakes and gluten free options they prepare daily. Today, there was Lemon and Coconut, Cranberry and Orange, Carrot...Would we like to have a peek at the selection? Oh, mama! Now we're talking. They look delightful. Every single one of them. After far too much time spent making a decision, I go for the Lemon and Coconut. My friend and I do a swap (always the best thing to do in these situations!) and I get to have a nibble of his slice of the Cranberry and Orange. Mmmm. They're both so light and with just the right amount of sweetness. I genuinely can't make up my mind which I liked best. Just perfect with the Japanese cherry green tea I had to accompany the afternoon sugar fix. If you asked me where to go for tea and cake in Stirling a few days ago, I might have told you to just hop on the train to Glasgow. That would have been silly of me. And I hope you didn't listen. - Do go to the Bluebell Tearoom. And take me with you!

The Bluebell tearoom is always our first port of call when we visit Stirling and often our last as…read morewell. Wonderful home baked cakes, great dry cured bacon and scotch pancakes, daily roast sandwiches made with honey and oat bread and served with gravy. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant food! The only thing better than the food here is the service. Lisa treats her customers as though they were family and you won't find a warmer welcome anywhere in Scotland. Fantastic! Highly recommended.

This wee place is just after Callander on the Glen Finglas road (i.e, away right oot in the…read moresticks!!) it's mostly really popular with walkers or people on holiday in the area. I've been here a couple of times now (no reception = no check ins, Boo!) as my work services various places up in the trossachs so if we are doing a run check or have meetings with clients, we usually nip in here on the way down the road. Most importantly for me, the coffee is fan-fecking-tastic. You get a lovely cup of joe in here! They always have fresh cakes on display that they make themselves (the carrot and the gingerbread are 2 particular favourites ;) ), the boss usually has some form of roll, I hear good things about the bacon in particular. I'd love to come out here late enough for lunch one day, the menu looks fantastic and as far as can be is all locally sourced stuff, they even have a few of the local ales on the drinks menu! The staff are very attentive and friendly and are really knowlegable about the menu and their sources, so brownie points to them for that. Due to the weather up that way (it's v. near the Dukes Pass) it shuts between November and February, so I'd do yourselves a favour and get up there sharp! Great wee place!

Edinburgh has no shortage of places for afternoon tea. After some internet research, we landed on…read morethe Signet Library. If you want a very quiet and peaceful experience, this is for you! If the quality of the bites matter, this is for you! Stepping into the tea room is literally like stepping into a library. Voices are hushed and tables are spaced out widely to allow for a very intimate experience. The savory tray was filled with delectable treats that were all so well made. The sweets tray that followed was equally gorgeous and delicious! You can really tell that they take pride in creating delicate bites that are very well thought out! So tasty! At 69 pounds, the tasting is more expensive than you'll find in some of the restaurants, but the ambiance and experience is very elevated!

I had the best time here. I booked a champagne afternoon tea for my birthday and it was perfect. We…read morewere seated in an alcove which was lovely and the space was just a dream! To have tea and picky bits amongst the books?? Perfection. We had champagne and they accommodated a vegetarian savory course for us and also the sweet course. The tea selections were wonderful. I would absolutely recommend anyone who loves books, libraries and tea to do a tea here!

**March 2024: Weekday Morning Visit**…read more A couple of things to note -No reservations -Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am-4:30pm; Mon: Closed; Sat/Sun: 9:30am-4:30pm I saw this tearoom featured on a youtubers channel and thought it would be a great breakfast option as Clarinda's is known for their scones and baked goods. I came pretty close to the opening and was able to select my choice for seats. I picked a table near the window for natural lighting. They have a table of a lot of tasty treats and while I didn't get a chance to try them all, I can attest to the scone being very tasty! I ordered the Cream Tea (I think I ordered the Lemon and Elderflower) which comes with a freshly baked homemade scone (I chose a fruit one), and a cup of tea €6.80. I decided to upgrade to a pot of tea (€7.75) and added a bowl of porridge (€5.50) with jam as I usually prefer savory breakfasts. This was more than enough to eat for one, but I just enjoy trying different items - does anyone else have this problem? lol I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here as the ambiance, food and tea were homey and intimate. This would be such a fun place to converse with girlfriends for tea time!

If you make it down to the bottom of Royal Mile you MUST stop at Clarinda's Tea Room, a small…read morehole-in-the-wall place with so much personality. We had breakfast here on our first day in Edinburgh. It's cozy and the walls are covered with paintings, antique cups, and plates. To be honest the walls are quite chaotic but that's where the personality comes in. We ordered the eggs with toast and the full Scottish breakfast. Food was great, coffee hit the spot, and service was excellent. Even with the chaos they keep the place clean. Also, BEWARE they do not have hot sauce here LOL. I asked the server and she said "No, but it was worth a try to ask" Respect lol. We sat by the window and people watched and awed at the beautiful architecture of Edinburgh. It's a chill spot to rest and refuel. Would love to come back for their afternoon tea!