Stopped in with my wife for lunch. My wife has a gluten and dairy allergy, and I've got a tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal, plus a diabetes kicker. The kitchen was knowledgeable and accommodating--no long explanation required, which is always a good sign. They also had a couple of gluten-free desserts available, which is a bonus worth mentioning. She had the burger, I had the fried chicken sandwich. Both were good. Nothing flashy about the place, but that's not what you're here for. Solid, straightforward lunch spot in Portree. Good for: quick lunch with friends Would return. read more

We took a most excellent day trip bus tour to the Isle of Skye, and the tour stopped in Portree for lunch. There are very few options for lunch in Portree apparently, and this is one of the places that was suggested by our Tour operator. It was a quaint little café, with a cute interior and a small, simple menu. My wife opted for the Fish and Chips, and I ordered a Cafe Smash Burger. The food was good, but nothing spectacular. I did enjoy the large strip of bacon in the burger. This is a Cafe where youplace your order and pay for your meal at a counter. The staff don't interact with us much but seemed nice enough. The glass display did have some treats that looked enticing, but we didn't try any of them. All in all, I don't think you have a lot of options for a meal when visiting Portree, so I would say this would probably be the best one to go to. They'll serve you a meal, and it should probably fill you up. But it's nothing special. read more

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Seated quickly on a rainy day which was wonderful as we only had an hour in this lovely town. Service was quick and friendly and food above average. Small cafe with a good menu of a variety of healthy options, but also has sweets and ice cream. Their lentil soup was the best I have ever tasted. Full of vegetables with a very flavorful broth. Served with two large slices of bread. Ambiance is lovely and homey. Thanks to Yelpers for the recommendation. read more

The Caledonian Cafè - Lentil soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portree, HLD

While it is not the Four Seasons, it is clean, well run and relatively quiet. The gentleman at the front desk is friendly and helpful and the breakfast is hot and decent. What more do you want when visiting the Isle of Skye? Located next to the Co-op grocery store in the picturesque village of Portree, The Caledonian is a good place to drop your bags and go exploring. If you want luxury and high speed WiFi, keep looking but if you want a clean place to sleep, this just may be the place for you. read more

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This place had a long wait but we didn't really like the menu choices at the other places in this small downtown of Portree - so we waited. It was odd in the sense that there really isn't a waiting area so you either stand outside (it was cold) or you cram in right in the entrance and avoid getting hit by the door. While we waited, I was able to look at the ice cream they have in the case right in the front. Yum - already eyeing my dessert. We got seated in the timeframe we were given. Our waitress was nice and everyone was pleasant. They had a lot of options on the menu. I decided to order an appetizer with a side. I wanted the chicken wings but was told that they didn't have any. So I opted for the potato skins and a side of onion rings. My BF got the nachos appetizer. Our food came out in good timing. The potatoes were huge!!! I didn't really like the sauces that came with the potatoes or the onion rings but no worries - it didn't need it. The onion rings weren't really onions... there wasn't an actually onion inside but batter that was onion flavor. Not bad. You get your bill and head up to the cashier. I ended up getting chocolate ice cream on a cone to go when we paid at the counter. We almost came back the second night we were there since we like the restaurant so it's a good place to stop. read more

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Wandered in here around 6:30/7pm desperately looking for gluten free food. Most of the places in Portree either did not have gluten free food or had such a long line I didn't even dare ask about take out. Struck out on the Coop grocery store too - no GF pasta... so weary and hungry I came in to this cafe and asked if they had anything GF to offer. The waitress went back to check with the chef.. and said yes, they could put together a pulled pork sandwich for me - not normally on the menu but they wanted to make sure I had something to eat! What I got was a wonderful pulled pork sandwich with slaw sauce all between a soft GF bun and tasty chips on the side. Delicious!! Thank you Caledonian Cafe! An Oasis in a place with a dearth of available places to eat. read more

Ok. This was the location at the Glasgow airport. It's nice and the menu is great. And, when we actually got our food (had to take to go, more on that later), it was really delicious! However: the person seating the restaurant had not clue what they were doing - as a former restaurant manager I watched in frustration and horror as each server was sat multiple times in a row - effectively slamming each server so they were crazed and running. The manager on duty was hardly on the floor, and oblivious. We waited over 15 minutes to be approached - even though the menu states they can get you served quickly to help you make your flight. We waited over 20 minutes to get our food, at which h time I approached the manager and asked to get it to go and advised him his server was in need of help and training - he didn't see anything wrong. We waited another - 10 minutes to get our food to go. In short - if you have the time, the food is great, but really, the service was horrid. read more

My family is American, and we just returned from our first trip to Scotland. We had everything from simple takeaway to white-linen haute cuisine, from Edinburgh to the Highlands (and Skye), and this charming, cozy café stood out as a family favorite. We came for lunch and kept it simple: chicken burger for me, smash burger for child 1 ("best burger I've ever tasted" says this burger connoisseur), curry chicken wrap for child 2, cauliflower for my spouse. Everything was delicious. The crinkle chips have utterly spoiled us--American fries can't compete. Our server was attentive and friendly, prices were good, and we left more than satisfied. We regret that we ran out of room for ice cream and other treats. Easy to recommend! read more

Our tour guide dropped us down in the main square of Portree for lunch and we were unsuccessful in getting a table at two other places before finally striking it lucky here. And with only an hour for lunch, we were frankly getting desperate to find something to eat, so glad this place had that last remaining booth, which our group of 3 could nab. I ordered the special soup of the day which was "Courgette, potato & leek soup." This was a warm hearty bowl of deliciousness. It didn't feel dense but was very light. I also really like the taste of the butter packet that accompanied this soup - I saved the bread (which was more like a bun) to eat with my fish n chips aka the Haddock fillet with chips & mushy peas (£11.95). Haddock tasted super fresh, but it was oily, so glad had saved the bread. Loved the tarter sauce. The chips & mushy peas were okay. I also tasted the home made pita chips that came as part of the BBQ Chicken wrap - absolutely fantastic! The 3 rd member of the group was glad he'd decided to try the smoky pork burger as he said it was juicy and he enjoyed the taste very much. I didn't get to even try a bite! Our booth faced the pastry display, and seeing al those desserts staring at me all thru lunch, I finally succumbed and bought a brownie to go. Honestly it looked better than it tasted. Overall, this restaurant has a bit of a limited menu, and I did find my fish to be too oily, while the chips were just humdrum. The soup was a highlight, and the service was lovely, however it's all a bit eh. I'd be keen to check out some other restaurants when next back in town, rather than coming back here. Yelp 77/ 2019 read more

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Cute cafe with excellent food, service and price! A family owned business. Presentation of food is top notch. Would recommend it to anyone who is in Portree, Scotland. read more

As with other restaurants in Portree, this place is always busy with a wait, but somehow they sat us right away, brilliant! The gals are all friendly, just super busy so you may have to wave to get attention. £11 Fish N Chips...I'm not sure what extra spices they put in their batter, but its good! It added some good flavor compared to the usual UK Fish n chip. Also, the take away price is only £7! £4 Cullin Skink...one of the best in Scotland! Its a larger size, thicker soup, meaty, the cheapest Cullin Skink in Portree, and much better than the Lower Deck's version. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the booths are comfortable, the food is good and won't cost you much. read more

The Caledonian Cafè - £11 fish n chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portree, HLD

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We arrived in Portree on a HORRIBLE weather day. It was pouring and, of course, Portree was jammed with people. We slipped in here for lunch and were pretty happy with the choice. We had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table, which was fine, and we received great service once we sat down. We each ordered the soup of the day which was a massive bowl of tomato soup & a roll - a great value for the amount of soup you got. I ordered the battered haddock and chips and my husband got the lasagna. My haddock was great except for two things - I found two tiny bones in it (never a fun surprise) and they put the breaded fish on a bed of mushy peas which rendered one side of crispy breading to mush. My husband RAVED about the lasagna; said it was the best he'd ever had. Twice we saw lasagna in Scotland and it was always made with bechamel instead of ricotta and always had cheddar - so perhaps not the traditional we're used to, but delicious nonetheless. Great, affordable meal in a vacuum of expensive restaurants in Portree. Recommend. read more

This place has an incredible vibe. They are vegetarian-friendly​ and the food was absolutely delicious! I got the vegetarian wrap, which came with crisps and coleslaw - I am from the midwest and this is probably one of the best coleslaws I have ever had. There's no wifi, but the experience makes up for it. read more

We were lucky to get a table after arriving in Portree on a Friday night with no booking. After about a 30 minute wait, we were seated. They were out of the pasta my companion wanted, so he had to settle for the other vegetarian dish, lasagna. I asked for gluten free advice and was handed their list of allergen info. While detailed, it had some major errors (fish from fish and chips not marked with wheat/gluten for one) and didn't match the current menu. Our waiter checked with the chef and came back with three options - half a chicken, a duck dish or grilled fish and chips. I went for the fish. My fish was bland and full of bones. The mushy peas were more of a puree and also quite bland. The lasagna was alright. I'm glad we got to eat something, but next time I'll plan ahead and make a booking elsewhere. read more

The Caledonian Cafè - Grilled fish and chips. Womp. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portree, HLD

Good food for fair prices. The service was quick and kind. The place was packed during lunch time. Now, we know why. Homemade Beef Lasagne was delicious. So was the Ceasar's Salad. Also try the local beers e .g. Skye Blonde. You'll love it as I did. All in all, a place to be in Portree read more

The Caledonian Cafè - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portree, HLD

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What delicious, flavorful food. And the price is right! The menu offers a great selection with something for everybody. My mom had a mango smoked chicken salad with pine nuts, which was amazing and full of flavor in every bite. I had the crusted Brie appetizer as my dinner and... Wow. Every bite was as savory and sweet and delicious as the last. HIGHLY a recommended. I also got an ice cold LARGE glass of delicious Irn Bru and my mom had a great golden ale called Skye Gold. Both drinks highly recommended! The atmosphere was warm (literally), cozy, and friendly. Our waitress had a goofy and fun personality and was eager to tell us what she liked, which I always appreciate. Overall a great experience. read more

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Not knowing how busy Portree restaurants get at dinner, we were struggling to find anywhere that could fit us in. The host at one place recommended trying the Café. At the café, we were seated within 10 minutes, ordered a couple of minutes later, and had our food not long after. We had the café burger and the fish and chips. The café burger was a great combination of flavors -- onion ring, bacon, caramelized onions, and brie -- and the only mark against it was the beef was slightly overcooked. The fish and chips was delicious as well, with a nice batter and crunch on the large and good quality piece of fish. Staff was friendly and did a good job quickly serving a crowd. read more

Good food at reasonable prices, plus a nice cream shop as well. Service was fast, the food hot and tasty. We found this place by luck, first night in town on a busy day, walked in and were lucky to be seated quickly. The place is small so be prepared to wait if it fills, there was a line out the door when we left. We returned the following night for ice cream and were happy with our selections. read more

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Had the full Scottish breakfast and it was great. Good prices and reasonably fast service. read more

The Caledonian Cafè - Full Scottish breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portree, HLD

Our family (2 adults and 3 children) wanted to have a pleasant break at around 4pm. After waiting 5 minutes before being seated we decided to order 5 hot Royal Chocolates and some cakes. We were very disappointed: the Royal Chocolates contained a lot of sweet marshmallows as well as within the chocolate cakes! Even the kids didn't like them... So even if we were happy to find a warm place, we were much frustrated with our 4pm meal read more

I found it odd that most of the go-to locations in Portree are closed this time of year (November). If they were so popular, wouldn't they remain open? Our plans to visit several highly regarded locations ended up being indefinitely postponed and we wandered around Portree looking for a backup. We found one with The Cafe, simply called The Cafe. At least that's what appeared on the sign above the door. It makes sense a town as small at Portree would have businesses simply called "The" something, The Bar, The Pub, and so forth. We passed a sign that said "Indian Restaurant". That's it, just Indian Restaurant. Why bother trying if you're the only one. However, I discovered later that the cafe in question is actually called the Caledonian Cafe. They call themselves The Cafe because, in their view, they are not a simple cafe, but The Cafe, like they're the Ur cafe, the proto-cafe. Paragon cafe, the primordial cafe, the ancient ancestral spawning ground where all cafes--you know what, I'm getting off base here. It's called the Caledonia, let's move on. Not as a criticism, but Caledonia is a cafe, billed as a restaurant, but with an ice cream parlour. All of this crammed in a very tight space, with only a few tables rationed for customers. No wonder the cafe stays open all year, it's three different businesses. Alas, we could only review one of those. Being lunch time, and the final days of autumn, we opted for the cafe...I mean The Cafe. We both ordered sandwiches, well a wrap and a panini. I had the toasted Panini filled with pesto, brie, tomato and red onion chutney while my girlfriend had the toasted wrap with chicken, smoked bacon and caeser dressing. Both were served with the cafe's signature chips. I'll take a moment to discuss those. Instead of fries or bag-delivered crisps, we were given homemade tortillas topped with salsa. If I ordered just those, I'd be happy. Thankfully the sandwiches did not disappoint. I'm glossing over them because they greatly overshadowed by the milkshakes. I admit, I'm five years old and I love milkshakes. I couldn't help but order one, vanilla, while my girlfriend ordered the banana. These were incredible, served with a scoop of homemade ice cream and topped with whipped cream, flake and sprinkles. More than worth their price, which was reasonable in itself. Taken on looks alone, the Caledonia isn't terribly spectacular, with no distinguishing features to set it apart from a hundred different cafes I had already been in. It's cosy, perhaps a tad snug, like my pants after devouring that milkshake. The only attribute marked in my memory, not unlike the spray-painted sheep we kept seeing on our journeys through Skye, was the amazing accent of the employee that waited on us. I learned this was highland Scottish. Can I declare that my favorite Scottish regional accent? All The Cafe needs now to earn its name as the primus of all cafes is a bakery, free WiFi, a stage for novelty acts, twenty flavors of crapachino, and a view not of real estate brokers of house in Skye but the landscape of the island itself. I'm not saying it needs all of that, but these are the attributes of many cafes I've been in across the world. Is an ice cream parlour adequate? Yup, good enough for me. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Presentation: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Recommendation: 3.75/5 read more

The cafe is a lovely little place. We had the sweet potato soup which was really nice. I had the beef burger which was very good and my husband had the chicken panini which was nice but dry. A in a great place to stop for lunch. Friendly wait staff. read more

Ordered the fish and chips. The fish tasted fresh and was nicely battered and decently cooked, although I got a few bones. While I'm really not one to complain about chips, the chips I had here *looked* great but tasted noticeably funky (kind of a rancid/bleachy flavor of unknown origin). On the plus side, the weird chips were masked well enough with ketchup, the prices were decent, the hours are pretty good, and the servers were all very kind. I didn't eat anywhere else in Portree, so despite my 2-star meal, they get a 3 (3.5, really) for showing promise among the other options in town. read more