Bays Centre in Eilean Siar

myeslf and a friend just turned up,the welcome we got was briliant. the buitiful Jessie served us and made me and my freinds day. we chatted and jessie said there was a calie on soon.I said i would love to go, but unfortunate we had to go back home to Glasgow. that was june 2019. Have to go back, love to see Jessie again.

Great community centre cafe run by delightful local ladies. would definitely recommend if you are in the area and need light refreshments especially toasties

Stopped for a cuppa (and cake) which was fresh and delicious. We were made so welcome, we ended up staying a while for a chat with the lady who served us and two other local ladies.

We were wanting some refreshments and this place was the only place open that we could find in mid October. The lovely lady, who was working on her own, was so helpful and had time for a chat, she told us about her day and the whole place was so unrushed. We had nice cake and a nice coffee at a very reasonable price.

We would love to have eaten here, as our ferry was cancelled due to high winds and were struggling to find anywhere to eat. However, when we arrived we were greated by a woman waving her arms telling us they were closed. We promptly left and drove further up the road to turn round; on our way back we saw 3 cars there with people eating.......

Came across this hidden gem when driving around Harris. It was great to support the local community centre and we really enjoyed the delicious cakes and toasties. We sat outside and watched the seals and enjoyed listening to a visiting piper who got everyone up dancing... The two ladies provided an exceptional service and spoke to us about their time on the island. Definitely recommend visiting the Bays Centre. Great to see a community cafe doing so well. We will definitely be back.

Great soup, sandwhich and slice of ginger bread cake. Lovely warm welcome. Go there - you won't regret it.

We were led to believe otherwise but were rather disappointed with the food on offer. The soup did not taste homemade and was extremely watery. The chocolate cake also looked commercially produced. We would not return.

We were on a drive and desperate for a cup of tea when we came across this delightful cafe. We treated ourselves to a scone whilst there with our tea and it was fantastic. There were benches outside so we could enjoy the sunshine and the prices were very cheap. Really enjoyed our visit!

We only had coffe and cakes, but the cakes were superb. Jessie served us and she did all the baking herself. Well worth a visit just for the baking.

We stopped here for a bite while meandering around Harris. The toasties were delicious, the scones very nice and the tea good. Service is attentive but this is a community centre, where you're welcomed as a guest, not catered to like a customer.

Small community café with mainly local custom. And the best toasties Ihave eaten in my life. Very friendly service and were given good travel recommendations.

Fell upon the Bays Centre and met with a warm welcome. Lovely, simple but tasty fare. I liked the fact it was all home made and that there was also some local craftwork for sale - thank you!

Lovely cafe in community centre run by locals. Great stop off on the beautiful (but very windy!) “golden road” around the East coast of Harris. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and the home made cakes are excellent. I believe they also do Home made soup as well, and other light lunch options.

To be truthful I can't review the food from this cafe. We did try and visit but were met by some indignant locals who simply said "We are closed its a private function" 0It would have been helpful if they could have put a sign at the main road saying this was the case before we'd driven down there to visit. Don't think Tourism Scotland would be too impressed with their attitude!

This community cafe run by volunteers has a limited menu but their scones, cakes, sandwiches and toasties were very welcome. The service was excellent and the views from the windows (and outside) were fantastic. We enjoyed our first visit so much that we made sure our next day route ended back here for afternoon refreshments. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff.

Just like a visit to Granny's for tea. Freshly made everything, served with a smile and a bit of chatty chat. Nothing posh, just soup, sandwiches and cake with tea or coffee.

Driving down the amazing and slow Golden Road we saw the sign for Bays Cafe just as we were needing refreshments. Jessie and the rest of the team may not have any Michelin Stars yet but we received a warm welcome on entering the Bays Centre and her excellent soup, toasties, scones and coffee were exactly what was required for us to be completely refreshed to complete the drive down the Golden Road. Highly recommended refreshment stop.

Came all the way from Switzerland, and would come again, only for the Gingerbread... The soup of the day was also very delicious. The atmosphere and the music the were also very enjoyable.

Called here last Tues seeking refreshment after a long drive.

Volvíamos a recoger nuestro coche después del "ataúd" de carretera

Este es el lugar para detenerse por muchas razones: Toda buena también.

It was so nice to be in a cafe run by people who really care about what they do and are there to support the community. Excellent soup and mighty scones.

Dropped in for a late lunch they were getting ready for a function. Good home baking. The staff were lovely.

Este es un pequeño café y vale la pena hacer una parada para la comida, las vistas y el servicio. Fuimos recibidos por dos señoras encantadoras que nos hicieron sentir tan bienvenidos :-) entre los cuatro de nosotros tuvimos un almuerzo delicioso y mi queso era justo sobre la Sandwichera mejor que he tenido y hasta rebosando de queso! ! Un lugar encantador, y no teníamos prisa o sentir que teníamos que salir de una vez habíamos terminado. Disfrutamos hablando de las mujeres y de las hermosas vistas. Vale la pena hacer una parada. Gracias señoras :-)

Lovely tearoom at the Golden road with amazing home baking and friendly service by local people, don't miss it.

A little village run cafe, way off the beaten track. Nothing special, but a lovely homemade soup and a sandwich.

Really surprised at this place. While wandering around, very far off the beaten track, we ran into this cool little community center. Every one was local, and warm and inviting. The food was plentiful and good, though a very limited and simple menu everything was fresh and delicious. The locally homemade desserts are well worth sampling, and there is some beautiful local driving and scenery in the area. The staff were super nice and friendly, very worth the time to see such a local jem.

A locally run community cafe serving simple hearty food by local volunteers. The soup and cake were delicious and the banter with the local ladies was very interesting and enjoyable.

Just came across this place whilst out and about driving. What a warm welcome we were given from Jessie and Annie. Jessie's oatcakes were amazing! Ladies are lovely and love a chat.

Enjoy wonderful hospitality and scrumptious home made cakes in this community cafe one of the most amazing routes around this Isle. The land and seascapes are enthralling. Ride is like a rollercoaster! The welcome from staff was truly lovely and a bit of chat went down well with the simple oatcakes and cheese that I had along with the cake my husband enjoyed. A very special place.

Out on the golden road, The Bays Centre cafe is a welcome oasis. It is a very unpreposessing community centre where Jessie (and this year Rebecca) operate a cafe serving lunch and afternoon tea (open 12 to 4ish). A good Harris welcome awaits you and Jessie's world famous (well they should be) cakes simply beg to be eaten. Happiness pervades the atmosphere and a fine views adds to the pleasure of simply being there. If you want white table linen, don't visit but, if you want simple old-fashioned good baking, then please do. Conveniently situated at one end of the coffin track. Be warned - closed on Saturday as well as Sunday.

What a wonderful find as we cycled. A warm welcome from Jessie, a great character who produces quality lunches and delicious cakes. She gave us lots of local information - a really uplifting experience.

This is probably the friendliest cafe we have ever used.It is not pretentious and the cafe is popular with both locals and tourists. You will be greed like old friends. It is excellent for people seeking a lunch on a budget. The cakes are homebaked.The cafe is located inside a community village hall, so it is basic but pleasant. Well worth a visit.

Vid start/slut på den utmärkta vandringsleden "coffin" (14 km). Caféet var som ett församlingshem från 1970-talet, underbart charmigt och med bra soppor, sandwiches och kakor.

Came across this lovely cafe while driving the golden road, the two ladies were so friendly and chatty, told us a lot about the way of life on Harris which we found interesting, very accommodating with dietary needs, the gluten free cake was yummy and returned the next day for more before we left the island. I would recommend this lovely cafe without hesitation.

Although this Cafe was closing for the day. The lady running it stayed open and gave us a very large pot of tea and cold water as it was hot and we just cycled there

We popped in for a quick cuppa and was pleasantly surprised how good the home made food was and the lovely lady serving it. Jessie was a star and proper local with great knowledge.

We were recommended to visit this community centre from a chance conversation some miles earlier. The lady who was in charge when we visited was very friendly, served excellent soup, tea and cakes, and also tried to teach us to dance to the caleidh music! This is an example of the community cafe at its best.

Jessie ha become a friend after a few years of visits. Her soup, sanwhiches and cakes are legendary in our family

Our B&B host recommended this cafe and it was so good we went twice. Jessie is an institution - happily catering for locals, tourists and groups of walkers. She produces good basic food, including a range of yummy cakes.

We stumbled on this cafe as were driving around the Golden Road. It looked a bit like a village hall, there was no soup left as we arrived rather late for lunch but there were lovely cakes and good tea. Jessie was really warm and friendly.

We visited Bays Cafe recently on a family holiday to Harris. The food was lovely and great value but it was the warm welcome which makes it really special. Definitely worth visiting if you are lucky enough to visit that wonderful part of Scotland. We even saw the seals!

Fabulous food served by the amazing Jessie! A real taste of local life. Very handy when nowhere else is open

I had to write this as soon as I got home. This little community centre come cafe was first class and made me feel part of Island life. The 2 women who were working there were very friendly and chatted away about everyday topics and made amazing cakes and scones, as well as delicious coffee. This is a must for all who travel and love the Outer Hebrides and want a flavour of rural life and culture. Keep up the good work Jessie and friend. Alexander and Eileen, Glasgow.

We stumbled upon the Bays Centre just as it was opening at midday - we were given a warm welcome and enjoyed homemade scones and coffee.Wished I could have stayed for the homemade oatcakes that were being enjoyed by another family.It's in a great location and deserves to be supported.

We really were desperate for a cuppa. Then we stumbled on the Bay Centre. Two delightful ladies with home made goodies. Thank you.

A great place to meet locals and travellers alike. the volunteers and especially Jessie remind you of what is important about being human. Great welcome, conversation and you are made to feel part of the family. The perfect antidote to the coffee chain shops.