We came in here a couple of times while we were up on holiday. There are lots of bonuses for this…read moregreat wee coffee shop. First of all, one of my frequent nightmares when holiday-ing with my rents - my Dad is in a wheelchair which can seriously restrict the places we can go into. Luckily not only was this a level entry but I could park the car outside the front door. Perfect! Clean and looking new (ish?) inside, we headed in and looking for our next coffee fix! My Mother appears to now travel around the country according to proximity to a caffeine supply... We were not let down! This place got my cappucino bang on (rare) and my Father and I happily munched on the homebaked custard creams. Om and nom. Had we been doing a lunch based stop I would definitely have gone for one of the amazing smelling soups that were available. Note to Chris D - this place's soup look FAB. Quick, clean and we returned a few times as both rents were fans. And when we visited - perfect for getting out of that awful drizzy miserly rain that often sits in the Cairngorms!

Taste is a fab little cafe that makes the most gorgeous home made cakes. The menu during the day is…read morepretty limited (a few soups, sandwiches and cakes) however everything is cooked so well the limited choice isn't an issue. I was there again at the weekend and had yummy tomato and basil soup. My husband had fabulous looking victoria sponge cakes. There's a really good selection of coffees and teas as well

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?

Friendly service, great locals. Must visit. Great sandwiches. Cool vibe. Real focal point of the…read morevillage. Local produced sourced food.

From the owner: Freshly made sandwiches, ciabattas & soup. All cakes are home baked on the premises or by local…read moreindependent bakers.Served by friendly staff in a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wonderful place, great for foodies. Vegan and Gluten free foods available. Best thing on the menu…read moreif you are hungry is the BRULLER sandwich - baguette filled to overflowing with sliced beef topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms then topped with emmenthauler cheese and cheddar. If you are not starving and want a taste sensation, try the goat cheese salad.

Food and coffee was pretty good, but I could barely eat my meal because they took 30 minutes to…read morebring water. The waiter almost never came back after we got our food. It was a meal for survival, but I wouldn't go here again.

Excellent breakfast and service was delightful. Love what they're doing! Highly recommendread more