Buttercup Cafe in Stirling

Great place for a warm cup of soup and a quick bite after a cold day touring the castle. You can leave the car parked at the castle and take the short walk to town center.

Friendly and professional service. Fresh orange Juice - 2* Carrot soup - 3* Hawaiian burger - 3* Wrap of pork with BBQ sauce - 4* Homemade Cake - 3*

Would definitely recommend this place, we had a lovely lunch and will be going back soon

Excellent cafe lovely warm scones.

Excellent cakes, average sandwich Stopped off here for some quick refreshments... very pleasantly surprised by the cakes which were very tasty. Pecan caramel slice 9/10, rice crispy chocolate caramel thing 9/10. Sandwich however was a little disappointing. Seems like supermarket bread, cheese wasn't melted, pesto likely from a jar too - not a great deal of flavour 6/10. Overall, a nice café, staff were lovely and we came out feeling refreshed, so job done.

We came with my partner for breakfast. We were very well received, both the sweet and the savory dishes were delicious!

Great service and absolutely delicious food.

Delicious sandwiches and dessert. I didn’t try the soup but I wish I had it too. Yummy all around

Nice place with decent food. Prices maybe a bit high and decor etc a bit tired. Outside area great on a nice day for cyclists. Chic shop units out back too selling home decor and clothes.

Such a cute café... cakes and small dishes too... great..... come and try it yourself... super tasty, we had club sandwich and steak sandwich, I can only recommend it.....

Food was delicious, staff were helpful and everything was super fresh!

I had the sriracha chicken etc delicious.

Friendly staff Unfortunately not doggie friendly Luckily it was sunny 😎 So we sat outside 👍

Lovely place to eat ! They have a big menu and many cakes and sweets. Everything was delicious, the shortbread is one of the best that I ever had.

We had a simple but excellent lunch here with pleasant service.

Sadly, we were made up feel rather unwelcome here. Couldn't help but get the feeling they just wanted us out of the cafe, despite us just getting takeaway coffee 😭

I went along for coffee and cake with my family ( 3 of us) . Disappointed that when I checked my bill, after having paid, to see that I had been overcharged . Sadly I should have checked what they asked me to pay before I paid .

Tucked away in the picturesque village of Doune, the Buttercup Cafe is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This cozy cafe serves up delicious homemade treats, freshly brewed coffee, and warm hospitality. Highlights: - Delicious cakes, scones, and sandwiches made with love - Friendly and welcoming staff - Quaint and charming atmosphere - Perfect spot to relax and unwind Must-try: - Their famous scones with clotted cream and jam - The decadent chocolate cake Ideal for: - A quick coffee break - A leisurely lunch - A sweet treat after exploring Doune Castle The Buttercup Cafe is a must-visit for anyone passing through Doune. Its warmth and charm will leave you feeling cozy and content.

Really lovely cafe, they accommodated our group of 8 easily ( book ahead!) and there was a large choice of menu with something for everyone and a good vegetarian selection. I had ordered a celebration cake to take away with us which was absolutely delicious. Proper home made cakes. Excellent home made burgers and we also loved the soup and soda bread. Friendly and helpful staff. We were staying in the village but if you're visiting the castle you should definitely come here.

Went on a sunny Saturday lunch time. Sat in the lane and service was friendly, attentive and prompt and the food was lovely. They have a fairly captive tourist audience but were charging fairly which is.welcome and admirable.

We stopped in for breakfast today on our way to Fort William. Menu options, staff friendliness, cleanliness, quality of food (which was served piping hot) and value for money was excellent. Definitely well worth a visit, thank you.

Very nice, attentive service. The food and drinks are very delicious.

Stopped in quick for some Victoria cake and coffee. Both were so delicious! Too bad we couldn't have stayed longer!!

Food was excellent. Staff were great. The outdoor seating area was a lovely sun trap. Highly recommended

Stopped off here for breakfast while in the area on holiday for the weekend. I'm so glad we did as the service was excellent with such friendly and attentive staff and the breakfasts, cakes and coffees we had were delicious. Best full Scottish breakfast I've had for a long time. It was such a nice experience on a Saturday morning and we'll definitely come back if in the area again.

A very nice cafe in the picturesque Dune

All cakes looked amazing, just a wee bit sickly for me with a lot of icing on the coffee cake. Guess my taste buds ard changing Great size of tea pot Wish it was nicer weather so could have sat outside

Excellent service good food reasonably priced. Few shops out the back worth a look around tóo.

Lovely friendly cafe serving tasty lunches, fantastic home baking and excellent coffee.

Best coffee and square sausage roll I have had in ages, oh we also had a tattie scone which was excellent too. The roll was so fresh and the taste of the square sausage had me drooling for more, and finished off with melt in the mouth empire biscuit that was home made.The staff are very courteous and helpful, it was a pleasure to eat there, dont drive through Doune without stopping at this place.

Fantastic food. Parmesan and truffle fries yummy.

Would like to review the food from this cafe but never got that far . After a lovely afternoon in Doune we were recommended this cafe .Walked in and politely waited by the' please wait here to be seated' sign . We were completely ignored by all members of staff . The cafe wasn't too busy so plenty of seats. Not a local so not sure if we should have just sat down, no one offered us a welcome . We turned and left and received a lovely welcome at a nearby establishment.

Owner seems completely detached from reality

Dreadful young staff . Plenty of them but no idea what was going on . Got our order wrong twice . What a shame as we have been before and has been good . Just shows if you employ the wrong staff the impact it has

What a lovely cafe, very busy as it's so great. Beautiful meals, friendly owner and staff. Excellent indoor and outdoor eating.

we were at Doune Castle and found the cafe thanks to Google. Very comfortable and you could have sat outside. We were asked about allergies. Then the menu came. Super tasty, we had panini and Cesar salad and the cheese fries are recommended. Young staff and very friendly.

Absolutely great. Menu was classy and quite reasonably priced. Kids enjoyed their food. Visit the castle then walk here, you won't be disappointed

Stopped in for a late breakfast while traveling through Scotland on holiday. I'm so glad we found this perfect place to eat. Service was friendly and prompt. Cappuccinos were delicious and made perfectly. The food was spot on! I had the smoked salmon Benedict, perfect smoked salmon, and poached eggs! The husband had a small English breakfast, which was made well. Definitely recommend.

Very good food, very nice staff, fast service and you can take away. On the other hand, it sounds a lot! We came out with a headache.

Lovely little place proposing a good cuisine. Quick and friendly service.

Cosy little cafe with friendly service. Stopped in for coffee and cake and both were excellent. Great place to grab a bite to eat after Doune castle.

Lovely coffee and friendly staff

Very busy at lunch time. Food good, but quite expensive for a small cafe. The place could do with a major revamp, it's looking a bit tired. Sandwiches were well filled and tasty. Staff nice but a bit standoffish and run off their feet.

Simple and warm place in the heart of the village, whether for lunch or tea time. The shortbreads were delicious.

Great coffee and Cakes. Free parking nearby.

Nice little cafe in Doune. Worth checking out. Do good meals and also cakes. Coffee is good quality and good value

Great menu choice with plenty of healthy options which were very tasty.

Visited for lunch on a midweek day. High standard of food and service. Great soup, cakes and coffee and the staff are lovely. This place has a lovely ambience that would encourage frequent visits.

Magnificent discovery!! Everything is perfect, the welcome, the service and of course the food which is excellent!!!

A bit apprehensive to begin with (nervous and unknowledgeable young staff) but I have to say the food was superb. Really well priced and you can see why it's so busy. Will be sure to make a detour to visit again soon.

A brilliant surprise in Doune. Passed many times and was not impressed with the frontage. Visited today and was most impressed. Delicious soups and a very impressive menu including a mezze bowl and a mushroom burger, so vegetarians well catered for. Lovely scones, todays special raspberry and chocolate, delicious

Excellent scones and cakes and good service. Busy place !

Didn’t actually stop in but my partner ordered me a vegan lemon cake homemade by them for my birthday and it was easily the tastiest cake I’ve ever had period, never mind since adopting the diet! Would highly recommend, great vegan options all round.

Great cafe. Very nice food. And good straightforward service. And very dog friendly.

We had our first visit here today after reading a recommendation and we certainly weren’t disappointed! Lovely cafe, nice atmosphere and lovely staff. My husband had the full breakfast and I had the mini one , which isn’t that mini by the way! 😊. Both were delicious accompanied by tea and a delicious flat white( I’m fussy about my coffee!). Altogether a lovely experience and hope to go back when in that area again. Thank you 😊

Lovely coffee ☕️ and food + cake 🎂 🥮

Really friendly staff and delicious food. We had the steak sandwich. Nice big pots of tea too. Bought cakes to take home... yum!

Soup was tasteless (pea and something). Sandwich was bland. Disappointed

It was quite busy but we got amazing personalised service. Went with our baby daughter and was immediately shown to a nice quiet space with nearby bathroom and changing table and an available high chair. The food was excellent. I ordered a chicken burger and my wife had a soup. Very tasty and great value for money. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly which is rare in current times. We will be coming back and would highly recommend to others.

First visit, it was busy and it would be sensible to book ahead especially at weekends. Food and service was good we had soup followed by steak sandwich and Mexican blt the days special. Both were very filling. Would be happy to go back.

Had a lovely lunch. Greek salad bowl was fantastic. It is refreshing to get healthy options in small cafes so was very refreshing. Food was amazing and the staff were very attentive.

Fantastic prices and atmosphere.

Good typical British cuisine. Good welcome, tea room atmosphere. Great experience 😊

From the moment we arrived (before their posted opening times), the staff were so accommodating. They secured our bikes in the rear outside area. We sat and ordered coffees and poached egg on toast with bacon on the side. Let me tell you that this was quite possibly the best poached egg on toast I’ve ever had, the eggs perfectly poached and the bacon was deliciously salty. The vanilla latte was hot and sweet. The entire experience was fantastic. Any cyclists, day trippers, walkers or sightseers would be advised to visit this little gem. I will be certainly be coming back.

Had small breakfast 😋. Staff very pleasant. Would return.

Very friendly and accommodating. Good coffee and fabulous cake. Properly dog friendly too. Well worth popping in if you're in Doune. Lunch specials looked great, but we had coffee, tea and cakes, which were very enjoyable.

Food was alright. I had the Scandinavian club sandwich which was a bit disappointing and small. Wife had the soup of day which she says was really nice, not not much bread with it though. My 2 year old son had the kids fish goujons and chips, which was enormous. I feel like they need a reality check in their portion sizes. Drinks were nice. Coffee here is good quality. Service was nice. Young staff, but none the less was very professional and friendly. Atmosphere was ok. Needs a little more lively music to pick up the mood in the place. It's quite a small place so don't visit with a push chair or pram.

Lovely atmosphere of a small little cafe, dark with a warm light. Lovely booths and lovely staff. Was a pleasant warm place to wait out the rain.

Lovely cafe with proper fresh dishes served and delicious cakes. Vegan options available too.

The food at the Buttercup is lovely and great value for money, I went with three others, all having different dishes, and we all loved our mains and especially our cakes! Also, we couldn’t fault the service of the staff, they were even courteous enough to inform us there may be increase waits for food due to a larger party being in, amazing service overall.

Lovely cafe, visited on Sunday afternoon for lunch. Extremely busy the entire time we were there but the 3 young staff out front managed admirably, kept smiling and did a great job. Food was delicious, I had the tasting plate which included quiche and club sandwich, my friend had the avocado sourdough. Great menu and tasty selection of cakes and tray bakes for after.

Lovely wee cafe, great service and food will be back! X

We are regular visitors to the Buttercup and thought it time we left a review. The Buttercup is a great pit stop if just passing through or enjoying the walks and history in the area. It’s comfortable inside and the staff are always friendly and helpful. There is outside seating available for good weather days. The menu is varied with some good vegetarian options and they have a specials board which is changed regularly. All the food is made fresh to order and of a very high standard with some really nice dishes on offer. I recommend the Scandi Club or Steak Sandwich. Great selection of home made cakes and bakes. All in all a well run and welcoming establishment. They also take bookings. If you go take the time to explore the Doune Chic independent shops behind the cafe.

Really nice and cozy place in the main street in Doune. The staff was really nice and friendly and we enjoyed an amazing breakfast!!

Great for a coffee or lunch. Have visited several times as it is local. Best to book for lunch if you want to be sure of getting a table. Have booked for Christmas lunch: two courses £18. Very reasonably priced but not licensed. .

Excellent burger and fries. Asked waitress if the burgers were from a local butcher and was advises that they were made in house. Definitely recommend the burger . Partner had steak ciabatta which he said was great.

Great sandwiches. Friendly service. Warm

Coffee was awsome, cheese and ham panini was loaded with cheese and thick cut ham

Good cafe. Great super food salad. Often busy.

Just excellent. PS: Could I have the Instagram of the young waitress please? (I'm french)

Apres la visite du chateau. Trestaurant dans le centre avec 2 salles. Très bon repas avec de bons goûts epicés Personnel très sympathique.

Très bon repas. Oersonnel très sympathique. A recommander.

Fabulous selection of lunchtime foods, cakes and drinks. Table service outside or inside. A vast selection of different types of sandwich made it difficult to decide. I opted for the goats cheese, avocado and pesto sourdough, which was huge and brilliant value. The bowls of chips are brilliant, especially the melted cheese and crispy bacon. I couldn't manage a pudding but they looked impressive.

Un lieu très agréable, où l’on mange vraiment bien. Les plats sont copieux et les prix raisonnables. Merci !

Visited for breakfast, on a really wet day; great experience, food and staff lovely. Would certainly return! Well done.

Ci siamo fermati per una colazione prima della visita al castello. Buone le torte e servizio cortese. Prezzi leggermente sotto la media scozzese. Lo consiglio

Will not be going back staff surly, the base of my seat was not screwed down and I nearly had a bad accident when I told the member of staff she shrugged I asked her if she would mind changing it and she moved the same chair to another table ! The people sat at the next table could not believe that she expected someone else to use it. Then when paying our bill my friend was overcharge and when she pointed it out to a different member of staff there was no apology..just a blank stare ..I used to like going there but not now.

Good lunch and moderately priced. Plenty of choice and some delicious looking cakes. Delicious mushroom soup and a tasty toasted panini that was well filled. No complaints at all.

Great vegan menu, lovely service.

Stopped here for drinks and cakes on our cycling trip. The service was very good and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Een tussenstop waardig, spijtig dat we op doorreis waren. Anders hadden we zeker nog terug gegaan.

Ordered some Paninis and coffees. Welcomed warmly on arrival. Ordered taken quickly and despite them being very busy, food arrived quickly and hot. Was delicious

Lovely drinks and food! It was a lot of noise from the road outside, but the inside looked nice and welcoming. Friendly staff.

Great hot chocolate, friendly staff and cosy atmosphere in a nice quaint little town.

Lovely food. Lazy unmotivated staff.

Visited today with family. The food was lovely. The staff on the other hand didn't seem to want to be there. After we arrived for our booking took 30 minutes for our order to be taken. The food was prompt but that was the last we saw of staff. Had to eventually go pay as we were disgusted. We were going to have more drinks and cake but due to inattentive staff decided the smiddy would be better. Tables around us were left with plates for nearly an hour. Really very disappointed

We had a little stop over at this cafe on our way from Fort William to Edinburgh airport and the staff were lovely and friendly. We had coffees, pastries and a sandwich - all very good. The cafe was bright and airy had a peaceful and cosy atmosphere. Lots of locals seemed to be enjoying their breakfast there! Pancakes looked good! Next time hopefully!

First time there excellent will definitely be back.

Lovely visit following a recommendation made by family who love locally.

EN: A nice café in the middle of Doune with great food. We only had a late lunch with soft drinks, I cannot say anything about coffee drinks, teas or cakes but I would have loved some. Unfortunately we came a bit late, as the café already closes at 4 pm. But we were satisfied with the food (burger, fries, cheddar/cucumber sandwiches + salad and soup of the day, all very good!) and the service. If it was not my only visit in Doune, I would have liked to go there a second time. DE: Ein nettes Café mitten in Doune mit tollem Essen. Wir können aber nichts über das reichhaltige Angebot an süßen Speisen wie Kuchen oder die Kaffeegetränke/Tees sagen, da wir nur spät zu Mittag gegessen hatten. Und leider hatte das Café schon um 16 Uhr geschlossen. Aber mit dem Essen waren wir zufrieden (Burger, Fritten, Cheddar/Gurken-Sandwiches + Salat und Tagessuppe, alles sehr lecker!), ebenso mit dem Service. Wäre es nicht mein einziger Besuch in Doune gewesen, hätt ich mir gerne einen weiteren Café-Besuch gegeben.