Bog Myrtle Skye in Highland

Great little cafe with a nice view. Good coffee and cake, excellent breakfast with dairy free options. Lots of interesting books to browse through. Preferred the breakfast here to the hotel breakfast we had actually paid for, so came back 3 days in a row!

Great cafe with a range of very tasty homemade sandwiches, savoury muffin, coffee and cakes. Stopped on the way from Neist point too th Fairy pools and ended up being our favourite lunch!

Super friendly, quirky cafe with fresh baked goods. So cosy and the sandwiches and soup were incredible. Wish we lived in Skye so we could go back.

We randomly stopped here for lunch on our drive round Skye. This place is really really cute. Gorgeous views through the large windows surrounded by shelves of old books. It was a lovely vibe and the staff were also great. Lovely food, although personally we felt it was pretty expensive for what it is. However, aside from that, well worth the stop for the views and an hour chilling out in a nice atmosphere! :)

Doesn't look much from the outside, but this is a real lovely, quirky little cafe set within an old hall (that's now a bookstore or reading room). Coffee, Chai Tea were all excellent. Lovely views and plenty seating outside too if its sunny.

We looked forward to our visit due to the reviews and had a nice breakfast - the cakes looked amazing. But we would not go back as there was no friendly greeting at all from the girl serving - we were actually ignored for a while on arrival and she barely raised a smile despite our best efforts - the food may be good but customer service was lacking.

I had a delicious coffee & muffin at the Bog Myrtle. The coffee is roasted on the Isle of Skye and tastes like what you would get in an artisan coffee shop in the cities. The coffee is slightly over £3 so prices are also comparable but where else in the world would you get this view!

Visited twice so far and blown over both times. First visit, delicious lunch. Next morning, coffee and cakes. All good home cooked and delicious. All first class. Friendly service. A bonus is the great selection of books to browse and purchase.

I had been recommended this place by a friend and wow what a wonderful wee gem of a cafe with a fantastic view. The cafe is so quirky, lovely seating and wall lined bookcases. The food was delicious and the hostess very friendly. A must place to visit

Up in Skye visit after lockdown in Glasgow and we found this super cafe. Food was excellent. Staff very friendly . Interior quirky and comfortable. Had a really nice visit and will recommend to our friends.

We stayed near here so stopped in, not really expecting much. Have to say we were pleasantly surprised. The coffee and cake were great, staff very friendly, view lovely, lots of interesting stuff to look at inside.. will definitely go again.Ps. Look at that cake! That's half a slice as it was so thick we had to share!

Passed this placed many times but called in and was really impressed. Nice surroundings, superb sandwich, delightful cakes and great coffee. Together with a great view. What’s not to like?? Recommended.

My wife and I stopped off at Bog Myrtle Cafe for brunch on a recent trip to Skye. It was really good, probably better than we expected based just on its appearance! Everything was home made/baked including very tasty sourdough bread and waffles. The cappuccino was also excellent.Worth stopping off if you should be passing - or making a trip even if you're not!

We stopped here after a recommendation and enjoyed a snack and coffee whilst enjoying the warm atmosphere. Plenty on offer for everyone, delicious looking savoury items and mouth watering cakes too. Friendly staff and very reasonable prices.

just a short visit for a coffee and snack, but what a snack! beautiful home baking, the savoury muffin was to die for ,the best I have ever had

My wife and I were passing and decided to stop for a coffee. The weather was good so sat outside in the sun, and enjoyed two lovely, tasty muffins and coffees. Lovely

We found this fabulous cafe by accident but were so pleased as they were all so friendly and welcoming. It’s fascinating and has an almost homely feel to it. The food was superb and well proportioned and at a good price, also very popular with tables being booked.

We stumbled upon this place whilst out hunting for somewhere to grab breakfast and charge our phones before we set out on a hike into the Cullins! (Our accommodation had no electricity) We drove up at 8.50 and the lady in the window signalled to us that they would be opening in 10 minutes! We were so relieved! The food was delicious, as was the coffee and the piles and shelves of books added to the charm!

Not great value for money, £9 sandwich was small, cold and underfilled. Chai latte tasted of hot watery milk. Staff were friendly and sweet but unfortunately the food and drinks weren’t to par.

A quaint little find in Skye, coffee and book shop, experience highland living with a choice of cakes, sandwiches and coffee. And read the many books as you relax.

We stopped randomly at Bog Myrtle and were amazed by this fantastic cafe. With it's own eclectic library everyone will find a book or map to interest them, while enjoying a relaxing drink and great food in a wonderful ambience.

A book lovers dream! Visited this cafe with my husband and 2 teens. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and best of all, we got to prowl through thousands of used books on shelves covering every wall. My son even found a book that he had tried to buy new but it was out of stock. I highly recommend this cafe and bookshop.

We were just passing and popped in for lunch. The service and food was great. There was a good range and it was very tasty.

We stopped for a quick snack during a roadtrip and it turned out to be one of the best places to eat in Skye. All the hygiene measures for covid-19 were respected, which gave us confidence and peace in ordering food and spending a longer time admiring the beautiful views from the window. Staff were very attentive and friendly, and the hot chocolate was amazing.

This lovely book shop does a lovely sideline as a cafe. The decor is mix and match and cosy. The owners are doing everything in their power to make the cafe safe during these difficult times. The food is excellent, we had the butter chicken curry and our son had the burrito, all well cooked, tasted fantastic and was followed by equally good hot drinks with tiffin. Well worth a detour.

Best soup ever ...lovely books to look at ..friendly atmosphere ...nice views ....comfortable and not rushed

We really enjoy our lunches here. Everything is made on the premises. We particularly like the roast ham ciabatta as a treat, as we’re cutting out red meat. A guilty pleasure but definitely worth the guilt. Cakes are equally good.

First thing to realise is the daily special may run for a couple of days.This is not a problem or a criticism.What we had on two consecutive days was ample and hearty. The staff are lovely and the restful atmosphere is a very welcome change from most of the "cafes" on the Island.There are books galore to buy and browse whilst eating so whats not to like

Good scones and tea, beautiful atmosphere surrounded by second handed books. Service was nice. Also great views

Trevligt litet café längs vägen som serverade fina scones och te i trevlig miljö. Bra för ett stopp!

Lovely find I liked the name and thought we would pop in. Warm welcome to what reminded me in a lovely way of a teachers staffroom / local library. Mac and cheese delicious and the cakes spot on.

We stopped in for a bit of lunch and had the tomato lentil soup and two sandwiches (tuna and ham). All of the food was great. I loved the atmosphere - it felt a little like breaking the rules and eating in the library! Tons of books and comfy couches. The bathroom could use a little attention as feels cold and damp, but functions just fine.

2 sandwich e 1 scones... ottimi... abbinamenti non scontati... gustosi e fresci i cibi... ambiente confortevole...lo consiglio se siete di strada fermatevi

We visited this quirky café on what was an unusually warm day for Skye. Sadly, the pancakes were not available (we assume they had ran out of ingredients but no reason was actually given). Undeterred, we both ordered a cheese and ham panini with blood and orange turmeric drinks, as the server commented “an easy order!”. Considering the easy order and the fact that the café wasn’t that busy, the food took slightly longer to arrive than it should have done. Nevertheless, it was worth the wait, the paninis and contents tasted fresh and the accompanying salad had a delicious honey mustard flavoured dressing on it. At £23 it was a little on the pricey side but I guess that’s how these places survive by making the most of the seasonal influx. It wasn’t clear whether the books were free and we used a couple as reference whilst we awaited food. Someone else has commented negatively about them but personally in this age of technology, I felt it nice to rest a while and let a real book satisfy most of my senses.

Wij stopten hier omdat we zin hadden in koffie, maar aan de buitenkant vond ik het er niet gezellig uit zien dus verwachtte niks. Toen we binnen kwamen veranderde dat meteen!Wat een gezellige kneuterige plek. Heel veel verschillende oude meubeltjes, nog meer boeken, een geweldig uitzicht en een superleuke sfeer.En dan het eten, erg goed! Lekker vers gemaakt allemaal.We hadden muffins en koffie en alles heerlijk! Echt een plek waar ik iig de hele middag zou kunnen rond hangen.

Good vegetarian options, and lots of books to read, friendly staff. Prices are reasonable, four pounds for soup.

Make sure to stop here, food is fantastic !!! All the baking made with love. The couple who run the place are adorable !!

Stopped here for a coffee and a cake after a day in the Cullins. Good coffee and delicious carrot cake. Staff were friendly and helpful. Glad we stopped!

Ci siamo fermati in arrivo all'Isola di Skye in questa caffetteria/ristorante/libreria. Posto molto affascinante, tutto circondato di scaffali con libri di ogni genere, tavoli tutti differenti tra loro, poltroncine,divani ed una vetrata versi la natura....

Difficile à trouver un café sur le bord de la route, par chance on a découvert celui ci, très bon café, personnel accueillant, design et ambiance salon bibliothèque

Really excellent coffee and cake. I had a great time browsing the books, in particular there was an interesting selection of old maps.

Durch Zufall morgens am Bog Myrtle angehalten und begeistert gewesen, vor allem von der wahnsinnig schönen Inneneinrichtung. Die Bücher machen einiges her und verleiht dem Café viel Charme. Auch ansonsten eine sehr atmosphärische Einrichtung. Kaffee und Süßspeisen gut, Bedienung freundlich. Empfehlenswert, wenn man hier morgens auf seinem Roadtrip vorbeigondelt!

Weil wir eigentlich auf die Toilette mussten, stoppten wir spontan bei diesem Kaffee. Als wir herein kamen waren wir echt überrascht! Wir hatten mit Abstand das beste Essen in unserem Urlaub in diesem zuckersüssen Kaffee, welches warmherzig von den Besitzerinnen geführt wird. Gebäck und Snack wird mit Liebe zubereitet und ist wirklich super lecker! Eine echte Überraschung, die wir echt nicht erwartet hätten. Danke für diese schöne Erfahrung!

This place was recommended to me by a tour guide. It is an old building filled with old books for sale, furnishings were eclectic, cakes, pastries and drinks were available. There was one toilet which was down a flight of stairs and it was not well maintained. Signs everywhere telling you what to do in the toilet regards loo roll, litter and septic tank. The toilet detracted from the ambience of the cafe.

Lieu très sympa avec bcp de livres, on se croirait dans une bibliothèque.

I had THE BEST ciabatta sandwich. The bread was homemade and the ham cooked by the cafe as well. And the coffee that went with it was perfect. Don’t normally review but this cafe deserves it.

We visited this cafe three times during our stay on the Island as we found the staff to be very friendly and there was always something vegan on the menu. The fruit and nut cake (with red icing) was delicious although I was sad that the rosechocolate brownie was not suitable for vegans! The tumeric latte (made with oat milk) was also very tasty as was the hummus ciabetta. The cafe overlooks a loch and is set in a large second hand book shop with a few other vintage nicknacks for sale too, so a very interesting place to stop for a drink and a snack.

My wife and I enjoyed two excellent lunches here during our week on Skye. We came back a second time as the first time was so good! Delicious tuna with pickled fennel and lemon ciabatta and Mexican bean soup. The carrot cake was amazing! Lovely quirky place with very friendly staff and great views to the Cuillin.

We have been to Bog Myrtle a number of times now. We live on Skye so it's not a mammoth journey to get there. I have to be honest and say that I think it's probably the best cafe on Skye. I'm picky. I don't go back to places I don't like, and neither will I write a bad review of such places. I just don't go back. I think the person who has given them two 'poor' reviews has completely missed the point of the place. Perhaps they should do themselves a favour and stay away?

Our local! a great place for a coffee and wee bite to eat! The staff are super friendly and the book store is a great addition! :)

Best place for quick lunch in Skye, small menu done right. Good collection of books to look at and buy

Having seen it advertised, we made a special effort to get to Bog Myrtle, and it was so worth it.

We stumbled into Bog Myrtle Skye after driving around a bit just looking for a snack between meals, and it fit the bill perfectly! We had the Mexican bean soup, a chai latte, and the carrot cake. The carrot cake was truly something else! Highly recommend for a quick rest between stops.

Whilst day tripping around Skye yesterday, we discovered this little gem of a cafe.

Not just the pancakes ... the salad (beetroot, pickled peppers, fresh leaves nom nom) and the cheese/spinach muffin were just as amazing! We were so happy here, the music is perfectly balanced with the flavours dancing on your palate ♥️♥️

The new owners are doing a great job, one of the few places to get a decent decaf coffee. I also love the books. Even though they are thought by some to be 'smelly', perhaps some people do not like books! There is always a good selction of cakes an other food on offer.

Don’t let the outside fool you this is a must when you are visiting Skye. Amazing coffee and wonderful sandwiches and cakes with friendly service in a quirky unique space with amazing views. We were recommended this as a place for lunch and it lived up to expectations !

Lovely home made cakes and slices, relaxing atmosphere with a lovely traditional second hand book store to browse

Really enjoyed this cafe, the feel to it is awesome, great music and food. Staff are nice and the books are awesome. After friends recommended it months ago I’m glad I’ve finally got to see it! Will be back 😁 lovely views too!

We love Bog Myrtle. Living on Skye it’s really hard to find a place that offers great food at affordable prices. The vegetarian options are great which is something often lacking in many places. I had the Mexican bean soup which was piping hot and very tasty. My husband and dad had the treacle Ale ham with cheese on ciabatta that came with a lovely salad. The carrot cake was absolutely delicious..

Looking out over a beautiful bay is a surprising gem. On the outside you’d think it was a wee shop but park and go in. You’ll get a great welcome with fabulous coffee and cakes with appetising snacks and in a bookshop too, I defy you not to find a book that interests you from a great range of factual tomes. Everything made on the premises and fresh too. Pop in, you won’t be disappointed. It’s so good we popped in again on out trip to Skye and will return. Check their website for special evenings too,

We had high hopes with new owners that they would clear the smelly damp books from the café - an opportunity missed. Cakes are OK, but not as good as Renee and Shaun produced. On a recent visit the curries - vegetable and chicken were tasteless and bland. Great location but needs a much more professional operation with shorted wait times and HOT coffee rather than lukewarm

Really good food, everything homemade, friendly stuff and amazing coffee, all you need after hiking!! Definitely coming back!

Pleasantly surprised by the food and coffee in this cozy cafe/bookshop. I had home made ciabatta with falafel and my partner had a tasty chicken, leek and cider pie. Coffee and home made cakes at the end were just perfect. Well worth a stop.

Good range of coffees but it needs to be hot. Savoury muffins are not as good as Shaun and Renee used to serve. The new owners have missed a great chance to transform the café - get rid of all the smelly damp books and furnishings and produce food that is needed in this part of Skye. Need to open longer hours and serve breakfast and hot dishes

What a surprise to find this quirky yet welcoming cafe at Struan. If you don’t know where it is look it up, well worth a visit. Fabulous cakes for starters with an enticing menu, all home made, healthy and veggie, gluten free options. Children welcome. Added to that is the fabulous library of books, some rare. Also got to meet the new proprietors, Andy and Firuza, who could not be more welcoming. Well worth a visit.

Thanks for a lovely lunch today, thoroughly enjoyed it! Soup was lovely, as were the focaccia sandwiches!

We had heard of Bog Myrtle cafe so went out of our way to travel to Skye to visit.

Amazing spot to visit on Skye. Homemade Scottish favourites with vegan options including cake and good coffee!!

Despite its rather ordinary exterior the service food and surroundings inside are extraordinary. Lovely food served by lovely people. Bought Peatbog Fairie CD too. Don't drive past without stopping.

Well I never. I’ve been past this place a few times and never even knew it was there.

The cafe has changed hands since our last visit 2 years ago. We were delighted to find that the high standards of service, friendliness of staff, food quality and ambiance all remain.

We loved our stop at Bog Myrtle Cafe. I had the most delicious leek and potato soup accompanied by home-made focaccia and coronation chicken (my husband had the soup alongside a scrumptious savoury muffin). We also savoured a sweet crumble-topped muffin. The food was terrific. The place is really quaint with many second-hand books to browse and purchase- art, literature, detective, craft - you will find something to your taste! The seating (tables/ sofas) is very inviting and the views from the windows are beautiful, as you would expect from this corner of Skye. As I understand this is a relatively recent venture by the Australian owners. I wish them luck and definitely recommend the place!

Friendly owner and the quality of the food was good, pancakes were lovely and the soup was welcome after a drenching walking to Oronsay. Gluten free brownie was a hit. If it had not been raining it would have lovely views. Wide selection of books. Definitely worth a visit.

Es un bar un poco "indie", pero no sabemos muy bien cómo calificarlo. Llevábamos mucho tiempo en el coche y apetecía un café. Sitio perfecto. Tiene un montón de libros, no supimos muy bien si para leer allí, para prestar o para vender. Todo muy raro, pero agradable.

Durante nuestro viaje de 20 días, probamos pasteles casi cada día. Ninguno como los del Bog Myrtile, son simplemente espectaculares. Fuimos otro día para hacer un brunch y pecamos de nuevo con los pasteles.

Is it a used book store or a cafe??? It's both! With friendly staff and books on an incredible range of topics. The food was great too...but we ended up spending more on books than on lunch, tea and cakes.

Freshly baked bread every day makes for delicious sandwiches, toast, etc. Salad on the plate with my foccacia was delicious and part of the meal, not simply dressing. Great ambience.

In einer in unserem B&B; ausliegenden Broschüre erfuhren wir vom Indie-Bookshop BOG MYRTLE SKYE in Struan...unsere Tochter liebt Bücher und uns war klar: Dort MÜSSEN wir hin!

What a nice place! Good food, cozy athmosphere and very kind staff! I didn’t want to leave it, hope to come back to taste the sweets :)

Ein Buchladen mit Cafe... während man in Büchern schmöckert nimmt man sein Frühstück, Mittagessen oder den Kaffee ein. Auch vegan ist hier kein Problem.

I live on Skye but had not had the chance to visit yet. I popped in for a working lunch to take away. The cafe bookshop was busy and had a lovely atmosphere. The decor is rustic but in a good way. The food was really good. I had a muffin which was as good as I ever had. All served with a smile too! I will be back

Have been meaning to call in for ages and finally did! Fluffy pancakes with syrup and fruit were delicious as was the coffee and tea. Great, eclectic selection of books and friendly owner.

Got lost and ended up here. Went in and had tea and scones with jam which were fantastic. Also had a relax and browsed in the second hand book section. Great place to chill out after a days walking.

We were driving past and stopped to buy something to drink, but ended up staying much longer when we saw all of the used books and delicious home bakes. As others have said, don't be deceived by the outside appearance of the building (also it's quite easy to miss when driving past) - inside is a beautifully laid out space with plenty of seating, good coffee, and amazing savoury bakes as well as cakes. We spent a lot of time looking through all of the used books (some of which are more rare and interesting than you might expect). We ended up having our food to take away, and ate it outside at the picnic tables in a brief moment of sunshine. I recommend the savoury muffins which are huge and packed with juicy tomatoes, onions and cheese. Really highly recommend stopping here! This place is about a 10 minute drive from Dunvegan and I'd probably return here rather than any of the cafes/bakeries there.

I found a warm welcome which I dropped in for a light lunch and coffee. Renee made a perfect coffee. The savoury scone was amazing, Shaun’s creation.

We love visiting here. The food is excellent. Freshly prepared with local salads on offer, cakes to die for , freshly ground coffee, freshly baked bread. I could go on. Renee and Sean are great hosts. Relaxed atmosphere and fantastic location. Go!

Went with my wife to try this place out after hearing good things. We live about ten miles away and will definitely be back. Great food, excellent baking and a nice personal touch in the service make this place stand out. An interesting selection of books in the shop too.

Love this little gem. We had hot coffees and cake and enjoyed our table, our food, our view and the lovely waitress Matilda she deserves a pay rise! Definitely be back!

A small menu belied the fact that the food was incredibly tasty, and in very generous portions for the cost. The building itself is I presume a renovated bachool house with second hand bookshop. Bright, high ceilinged, cosy and comfortable, though the weather was good enough to sit outside on the benches. Run by owner and partner. Fresh baked sourdough loaves for sale too, which sustained us through the day. Unassuming from the outside, but a true gem. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

This’s is a place you must visit while touring Skye,the coffee and cake is some of the best I have tasted. The place is so interesting, and courageous.the young lady made us so welcome. One of the few Place’s to stop on that part of the Island. EXCELLENT.

Planned a cycle route around this cafe and wow was it worth it. Not much to look at outside but fabulously eclectic inside with books, clothes and any matter of second hand stuff creating a great atmosphere. The view is amazing but that’s nothing on the food. So good we drove back the next day. I didn’t try everything sadly, but the savoury muffins were mouth-wateringly tasty. The coffee great and the carrot cake moist. Friendly service and I can’t recommend it enough.

Doesn't look great from the outside but appearance can be deceptive. Exciting cafe with great food (the scroll) and probably the best Coffee I had on Skye. And sorrounded by books with a great view over the Cuillins. Definitely a find and I wish them well.

We happened across this place by accident (it's not easy to see from the street), and boy are we glad we did. On a 7 day-road trip through Scotland, this was by far the best meal we had. Super delicious and fresh food, put together in an interesting way -- we had savory muffins, with a salad, and a Spanish potato salad thing (I can't remember what it was called, but it was amazing). I highly recommend stopping in to see what interesting flavors the chef has come up with that day. Friendly chef & servers as well. Wish we had more time on Skye, we wanted to stop back the next day, but were too far away to make it happen.

Really great atmosphere, savoury muffins and chocolate brownies. Beautiful views. Lovely place to stop and have a cuppa.

Had an all day breakfast here yesterday. Great food, great coffee, great views and great company. The food not only tasted great it was a feast for the eyes as well. Well done Bog Myrtle I will be back.

What an excellent place: zingy, generous, fresh food served in a second-hand bookshop. A fairly small menu - but that's a relief, because everything looks so good. The baking is high class: the savoury muffin was light, and packed with layers of flavour. The salads we all had were big, balanced, and full of interesting ingredients - many, it seems, sourced locally. My kids kept on asking why I was frowning and shaking my head: it was because I was enjoying every mouthful so much. Very good coffee. For what you get, especially on Skye, it seems very cheap. Lovely owners - a young couple who deserve to make a real success of this place.

Visited Bog Myrtle twice during this visit. Its a lovely vintage/book shop with a really nice menu. On the first visit I had soup, a millionaire shortbread and tea. On the second visit we had millionaire shortbread, white choc and ginger brownie, a mexican bean savoury muffin, cappucino, latte, tea and Ribena - all very enjoyable. The owners are lovely, the view is beautiful. Ive given 4 stars as it is a little pricey for the cakes (£3.20 each) and the Ribena was £2 BUT the cakes are large, filling and very yummy. We will visit again.

Happened to stumble on this little gem by accident as all the cafes in Dunvegan were closed and definitely happy I did. The outside doesn't look much as it looks like a bookshop but inside tells a completely different story.

Found this when everything else in Dunvegan was closed.It doesn't look much from outside but don't be put off ,you must go and try the pancakes,scone,anything.Its all freshly made by the owners.Lovely owners,very welcoming.If we return to Skye in a few years time,this would be our first stop.