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?

This place is awesome. Staff are attentive and efficient at getting your order to you. We dropped…read morein for breakfast on the way to Dundee from Inverness on a Sunday morning. Place was busy but running like a well oiled machine. The atmosphere was chill. Coffee was tasty (we had latte's), the cooked breakfasts (Scottish and Vegetarian) were excellent. On a sweeter note, they have a raspberry white chocolate millionaires shortbread that is delicious. If you are in the area, they are worth checking out.

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.

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.

This was such a fantastic lunch. It was so cute and every single thing my group Ordered was amazing.read more

We were visiting the Loch Ness area and needed sustenance, so dropped into Cafe 82. A lovely little…read moreplace, I'd say on the organic/crunchy side, with a book corner and proper coffee bar and barista! My husband greatly enjoyed the French toast with berries, bacon and marscapone. I loved my chicken, pesto and sun dried tomato sandwich, served on chewy, toasty, heavenly bread!! Loved my oatmilk latte, too; best I had in Scotland! Stop here if you're ready for cozy, crunchy & a bit on the slow food side. If you're looking for McDonald's, this ain't it!!

Everyone in the party enjoyed their meal. I had the strawberries and chocolate waffle and it was…read morethe best waffle I've ever eaten and so well plated. Great service. This little breakfast place has a great vibe.

Delicious pancakes and crepes served in a quaint little cafe located in a historic building. We had…read morebrunch here as we were exploring old town and loved it.

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.

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

We were so excited to add this into our first trip to Scotland based on reviews. We attended the…read moreBraemar Highland Games and were told by an employee to check out this location. I tried to call and ask for availability, but the woman on the phone did not offer much assistance. She did not offer any reservation options and was unwilling to help. Not sure how anyone is supposed to get a booking unless you know a local. Not very accommodating to travelers. Because of lack of accommodation, I would not recommend to try and make a stop here if you are visiting from out of town.

Amazing food, excellent customer service, great atmosphere, lots of choices. I highly recommend…read morethis tea room!

Great service, great food options, great food, and great prices. We all enjoyed a burger or a…read moreciabatta option, each made perfectly. Indoor and outdoor options available. Don't forget deserts when done...lemon shortcake was amazing.

Delicious food, excellent service! The buttermilk chicken burger, with side salad and French fries…read morewas outstanding!