This shop sells lots of yummy handmade chocolates. When you buy a box of chocolates you can choose…read morewhich ones you'd like and how many and they make it up for you. They also sell ice-cream cones, with different flavours of Orkney ice cream. It is a little pricey, but much better than anything you'd get out of tesco.

I love trying out local ice cream! My husband and I stopped here for a cone during our September…read moretrip to John O'Groats. It was at Flavours that I discovered the best ice cream combination ever = One Scoop of Rum Raisin + One Scoop of Honey Comb. Heaven. The staff is nice, the ice cream is delicious and they have a decent store of nostalgic candy. This is a great local find!

You have reached the very top of Scotland. The scenery is amazing. You can see Orkney across the…read morewater. Now what? An Ice Cream of course! Flavours. A modern Ice Cream Parlour with highly motivated staff who want you to enjoy their little bit of heaven. Good selection of flavours available in many forms. Coffees, teas and light snacks also available along with great local knowledge. Worth the drive from Wick or Thurso just for those "flavours"

this is a great shop for buying old fashioned sweets from, they also have ice cream newspapers and…read morecigerettes mobile phone top ups and you can even pay some bill here.

what a great little sweetie shop this is, they sell a lot of the old fashioned sweets that were…read morepopular 'long ago' all in big jars on loads of shelves. they also sell ice cream from capaldi's of Brora, which is most delicious. they have the sunday papers so when you in for them why not treat your self to a sweetie to enjoy on the way home.

Great place to shop local treats, food, sodas and alcohol…read more Came here during a Cruise stop. Very close to the visitor center. Easy to find. We were here on a Sunday (staff said they closed at 1400 that day). They have the locally famous Argo's bakery bere shortbread. The Millionaire Shortbread is super delicious. There are other locally made shortbread and other foods. Staff is very friendly. Store is a decent size, it's not small. Credit card minimum charge is 5 pounds. They take cash also.

Love the location. Didn't believe for a second that we were in the right place since we were in the…read moremiddle of nowhere, but sure enough we turned the corner and there she was. We were greeted at the door and welcomed in. There is a large gift shop with shirts and beer and all sorts of things. The tasting room/cafe is beautiful and cozy. It was an old school house, so the walls are covered with historic information. The staff were friendly and happy to answer any questions about allergies and whatnot. There is a separate gluten free menu available (the same menu, but gluten free items are highlighted). The four of us loved our food. It was delicious. We had the steak and ale pie, Thai green chicken, old man sandwich and a salad. The ice cream trio was a big hit as was the chocolate dragon head cake. I really liked my scoop of dairy free ice cream. I don't drink beer, so I can't comment on that (though I can say that the folks at my table did not enjoy this style of beer). The skull splitter was everyone's favorite though. Overall a great experience and I love that they are dog friendly.

superb beer from this brewery dark island is particularily…read moregood

Fabulous find! In addition to many lovely teas, scones, & cakes, they had a delicious soup of the…read moreday (butternut squash/sweet potato) which I paired with a nummy egg mayo sandwich for lunch. The decor was also charming & bright with polka dot table cloths & other cute items on a hutch. Sweet without being too kitschy. Wish I had taken a photo!

This is a lovely little cafe with a bright and friendly interior. They sell some delicious cakes…read moreand it's a great place to escape the cold. The lunch menu consists of the usual sandwiches and baked potatoes but they usually have daily specials also.

Sweet little coffee shop and restaurant in the shopping area of downtown Kirkwall - Orkney Islands,…read moreScotland. It's a really unassuming little shop that from the outside looks like they only serve coffee and teas. Once inside you'll notice that there are three booths and at least 7+ tables for dining. Upstairs there seemed to be another large dining area but it was closed off (likely due to staffing). We were surprised to see they had a full kitchen menu and decided to sit inside as dining options were limited in this area. If you only want a tea and pastry you can order at their counter and take it to go. It's also really interesting as the kitchen is upstairs so this spot is bigger then it looks! The staff were very very nice girls here. They were working super hard as the cafe stayed busy so I get why they really couldn't manage more then the 10 tables as there were only three girls responsible for working the register, making all the drinks, and acting as severs on the main floor. They were all lovely and helpful. Menu was impressively large with plenty of sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and drinks. I just wanted a snack so I got some fries with Mayo (yes Mayo). Love EUROPE as I don't get judged for eating my fries with this condiment haha. Anyways fries were super crispy and delicious, can't go wrong. The girls also turned me on to a fabulous cranberry and raspberry iced tea that I'll for sure be purchasing when back in the states, 10/10. Check the menu for the brand and flavors of their instant iced teas, so good and flavorful. Wayyy better then a Starbucks tea. Prices were reasonable and it was just really nice to receive sit down service. Bathrooms upstairs were super clean which is a 10/10 pro tip when traveling as it can be hard to find a nice bano. Cute little spot for tea and snacks, would definitely recommend as it's so easy to miss.

Popped in for a sandwich after sitting for 15 minutes elsewhere without being given a menu…read more Friendly and quick. Very happy with salad and pizza; it ain't American-quality pizza, but it's acceptable. Charming place to sit. We liked it enough that we came back for tea and cake the next day.

A charming location with easily the worst coffee in all of the UK. It's not just the burnt flavor…read morebut also the remarkable acidity that makes their brew nearly toxic. I have had some bad coffee in my life, believe me, from truck stops and diners that attract meth dealers and homeless lot lizards but the swill at the Pomona Cafe is really next level. Just the stench could, as my grandpa used to say, "..... knock a buzzard off of a shit wagon". I have literally smelled more pleasant aromas from coming from septic tanks. To be fair, I did not taste any of their food and perhaps that is where their real talents lie - in their cooking - but give their coffee a real hard pass. I'm not kidding.

This is a great little cafe - although very basic. They serve some great no-frills food - such as…read morepies, sausage rolls, chips, filled rolls, toasties and cooked main courses too....not to mention the fabulous array of cakes and scones. Every year we holiday in Okrney and go to the Pomona every day for coffee and a scone - and have never had a complaint. Sometimes the tables need a good wipe down, but there is only 2 staff and it's a hugely busy cafe both with locals and visitors - so give the staff a chance to catch up.....we always return out plates etc and they staff are so grateful.... Don't judge a book by it's cover - give the cafe a try - you won't be disappointed - unless you're looking for table clothes and fancy surroundings....if it's just a quick bite to eat in the middle of the day, I'm sure you'll be happy....

A delight, with wonderful coffee and a very good selection of pastries. (I was there for a snack…read moreonly and so cannot speak to the lunch situation, though the grumpy American waiting behind me would probably not be happy with the wait for service.) A wonderful spot to relax and take a quiet moment in Kirkwall.

I wish I had an opportunity to eat in here but I definitely enjoyed the best takeaway coffee of my…read moretrip from this place. This place features local music inside. Also it is one of the few outdoor patios in town with tremendous views of St. Magnus.

We had some time to kill before taking the ferry to Orkney and spotted this cute little shop. I'm…read moreso glad we had the extra time. This place is utterly charming. My three children and I enjoyed breakfast and shared some wonderful desserts. The server was prompt and friendly. The owner came out to chat with us and explained that her dessert recipes had been handed down from her Granny. The Victoria Sponge cake was delicious. We took some cupcakes with us to go. Our only disappointment was that we returned from Orkney at a time that Cups was not open. We would have happily stopped in again! Make the time to stop in and visit Cups if you are headed to Orkney. You will be glad you did. (My son says to try the salmon sandwich!)

Discovered this fabulous café by accident. If you are in the north of Scotland - go there! The…read moreservice is friendly and personal, the food reasonably priced and well presented. The haggis and cheese ciabatta was very tasty!