In an amazing but tiny place like Dornoch, one could *technically* afford to be gimmicky and…read moresub-par with a name like Cocoa Mountain. After all, who WOULDN'T be thrilled to find a shop specializing in chocolate that's open every day? But Cocoa Mountain is not gimmicky, and Cocoa Mountain is NOT sub-par by any stretch of the imagination. Excellent is what Cocoa Mountain is. The hot chocolate really is as rich as it looks (not to mention the glorious, velvety smears of even more chocolate around the cup that one can inhale with a spoon), and the handmade chocolates are unique, flavor-balanced, and perfectly respectable. Not to mention a lovely ambiance and many pastries to choose from! My only suggestion would be to add a touch of salt (and maybe a tad more moisture) to the coconut brownie. But it's still really good - after all, I have a pretty draconian standard there, being both a dedicated dessert enthusiast and an *especial* lover of coconut desserts.

Superb hand made chocolates and chocolate bar. Must be the best hot chocolate in Sutherland, if not…read moreScotland. No where better on rainy day!

Love this place! The cafe subscribes to the Slow Food movement and uses local ingredients. The…read moreresult is tasty, well cooked food. There is a fantastic selection of breads, a lovely menu to choose from for brunch and lunch, and in the Summer they open longer with pizzas on offer in the evenings. Also, this place is not to be missed if you are a lover of sweet bakes. Today I had the Black Forest Roulade, which was deliciously moist and a very generous serving. I really cannot sing the praises of this place highly enough. Great food in a great location!

Fantastic bakery/restaurant located in the quaint seaside town of Findhorn. The food was delicious…read moreand the portions are generous. I had one of their specials of the day, which was smoked haddock fishcakes & salad and it was really good. They have plenty of vegetarian options too. The baked goods are amazing and lots of unusual whole grain options too. They use local ingredients & organic when possible. We left with small bag of baked goods too! After eating here it's nice to take a walk around the bay or along the beach, both of which are only a few minutes walk from the restaurant. I wish I had a restaurant/bakery like this where I live!

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.

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!

Lovely cottage cafe in a peaceful location. My partner and I enjoyed some toasted bagels with…read moretomato and avocado, and hummus and olive. They also have non dairy milk for my Brazilian roast coffee, as well as a delicious carrot and quinoa soup. (Vegan win!) So impressed to find a friendly cafe with such delicious vegan options alongside traditional omnivorous Scottish meal so far remotely placed in the Northwest Highlands. These proprietors know exactly what's going on. Just recently opened in the Craft Village of Barnakeil, just northwest of Durness, the Whale Tale is such a worthy and heart-filling stop for lunch. While you're waiting have a look at the books and vinyls for sale or say hello to a sleepy dog.

Wow! This place was fantastic! So glad we stumbled upon it. The homemade sourdough was some of the…read morebest I've ever had. I got the tomato basil soup which was fresh and delicious and the avocado toast with poached eggs which really highlighted the flavor of the sourdough. If you find yourself in the area I highly, highly recommend you check this place out. The people there were terrific and very friendly.

A very busy and joyful little restaurant with a little shop full of goodies. Our paninis were tasty…read moreand they made nice efforts to put strawberries and blueberries in the salad. They also have gluten free panini bread and a few cakes. All of which was good. The view is splendid and they have a lovely bird feeder always full of birds. We each had a soup and a panini and that was the perfect amount!

What an ignorant and arrogant pig the guy that owns this is. I arrived in a group of five and…read morecommitted the sun of leaving the outside door open to allow the fifth member of our group to come in from the car park. As we walked across the cafe floor, the owner shouted at us (in front of other customers), "WHICH ONE OF YOU IS CALLED JESUS?" sarcastically referring to the door being open. When I explained that there was a fifth person coming in, no apology was made by this idiot. Not content with his initial attempts to alienate his customers I then discovered after we left that he'd asked another member of our group (who went to the till to pay), if "JESUS WAS STILL UPSET?" And people wonder why their businesses don't flourish? I can't say I was surprised to find other reviews on here describing the owner as having an 'attitude'; the fact of the matter is, he does. I suspect that, even if he saw this review, his arrogance would prevent him from taking anything onboard about how to speak to customers so I hope that this post serves a purpose by maybe encouraging people to try elsewhere and give their money to other nearby cafes that are more deserving of their custom.

Small place, delicious home cooked soups and homebaked cakes, topnotch espresso drinksread more

Just stopped in for a Mocha and it was good. Small place but parking in front…read more Waited a few minutes as did a few people behind me for someone to notice from the kitchen area.

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

What a cool little historic place... Set on the 2nd floor, The Carnegie Courthouse restaurant is in…read morethe same room in which the Courthouse previously resided. They have an awesome mural with about 50 famous individuals painted, and a handy key at each table to tell you who is who. The food was delicious. I ordered a smoked salmon wrap and was not at all disappointed. The staff were very friendly, and the food cane fast as well. Great place if you are visiting Dornoch.

This was a wonderful spot good food good service wonderful atmosphere…read more You will not be disappointed excellent bistro meal