Cafe de Paulo in Highland

When the food arrived (Panini’s and sandwich’s) it was fine. However we had to ask for the table to be cleared and when served the staff walked past three tables groaning with empty dishes. We saw at least four groups look in and walk off, all the time staff inside were chatting. With a little bit of direction this could be a nice place for a light lunch

I'm not sure where to start. I am only writing this to save people their money and manage their expectations. We ordered standard items off the all day breakfast menu, 40 minutes later it arrived. It can only be described as inedible. I won't go through everything that was wrong, I will just focus on the worst of the bad bits. The eggs had never been anywhere near a chicken from what I could tell. They were tasteless, cold and sloppy (scrambled is the only option so you'd expect them to get them right!). The mushroom weren't warm they were stone cold, unfortunately inedible. The haggis was the oddest colour and 'crispy', maybe pre-cooked and kept warm. We actually queried if it even was haggis. The breakfast burrito was 'challenging' it would actually be cruel to describe it accurately. There was clearly an issue in the kitchen, we watched as other tables sent food back, complained about not getting orders, it would have been funny if we hadn't paid £50+ for and left hungry because it really was inedible. As we were leaving we were offered 1 peice of millionaire shortbread for the time we waited, there were three of us! Needless to say we will not be going back.

I think I’ve just eaten the best breakfast burrito ever, it was scrumptious. Passing through Inverness for a couple of days, I’m so pleased we found this wonderful cafe, great food and the place has a great vibe too

Staying a week in Inverness. We always seek out a good breakfast café and visit several times. Spotted this café yesterday, and returned this morning. All looked clean, we sat outside the main café. Ordered 2 Scottish breakfasts at £12.50 each, so not cheap in my view. Took quite a while to arrive, but that normally means things are fresh and hot. Nope! Where do I start? We'd specifically asked for no haggis. Sorry Scotland, but we don't like it! Breakfast arrived with haggis. OK, push it aside. Beans virtually cold, as was the scrambled egg. Bacon had been kept warm so long it was dried out, crunchy and inedible. Sausages hard, tough and not browned on the outside, so very unattractive. The worst bit was the potato cake - burnt on one side, curled up and so dry it crunched. My husband took his back and tapped it on the counter, asking for replacements. They did arrive, eventually. The only good part was fresh hot toast, though the 2 pats of butter were served underneath the toast and on top of the haggis. Both had melted and leaked all over the haggis. Could you possibly get a breakfast any more wrong? Frankly, we should have sent it back and asked for our money back. Sometimes it's just easier to leave it, walk away and not come back. Definitely NOT recommended!

Lukewarm microwave breakfast with oily watery scrambled egg. Waste of money. Cafe empty except one other table. Definitely avoid

The 2 poached eggs with grilled eggplant and guacamole is so so! The coffee is nice strong full bodied coffee! The view is also perfect. Finding the entry door is a bit of a challenge just keep walking through the vegatation.

The food was tasty and well presented but I thought it was expensive for how small the portions were. I loved the little gift corner at the back and I thought that was a really nice touch to the Cafe. Unfortunately the cafe was freezing and when we asked if we could get the heating turned up the staff struggled so we ate in coldness.

The food is lovely and cannot very tasty, but I have ordered via Just Eat twice over 2 weeks and by the time the food arrives its cold and not always the correct stuff. Its a shame cos the food is lovely and the one at the Midmills College is good too. Its just the delivery company you use is letting you down.

Warm, friendly, plus happy and willing to tailor the lunch to our requirements. The Highland Breakfast is ‘all-day’ and delicious, best bit of haggis I’ve had since I got here. Thank you ! I’ll BE BACK!

The porridge and the vegetarian haggis (surprising) were delicious, the staff nice too. Prices are a bit high but I prefer to support local coffee shops. Thx!

My daughter and I had breakfast on a Wednesday morning at Café de Paulo. The staff are very pleasant and welcoming, the menu has a good variety and the food is a very good quality. I especially like their vegetarian options on the breakfast menu. Price wise it’s very acceptable. Full Cooked Breakfast is between £10.75 and £12.75 - Veggie is £9.95 and £11.95. Good alternatives with pancakes and smoked salmon, plus a breakfast burrito! Thoroughly recommend.

Care de Paulo run the cafe at WASPS INVERNESS. I’m invigilating an exhibition here, ordered my food , but was unable to get back as a few people turned up to look at the exhibition. The Cafe personally brought my lunch and coffee round to me. I was so touched. Food was good too.....

I have never done a review before but come on Cafe d Paulo. I had Cullen skink and scone, the skink was poorest l have ever had in many a restaurant. Warm watery milk with a little veg and little fish. A small dish made it overpriced. Scone was not worth a mention l will not be returning.

We stopped here for lunch but never again. There was no gluten free bread or rolls so my choice was very limited as no baked potato either. We chose the Cullen skunk which we have had in many places but this was nothing like Cullen skink. Just a bowl of warm milk with leeks and two pieces of fish. I couldn't eat it. We decided not to have tea or coffee which was just as well as two soups were £17 !!!!!

I had one soup and one sandwich which was £12 very expensive for what it is. The place was a little bit dirty and could do with some TLC. Soon as I got home I was sick which has made me scared to ever go back

Expensive for mediocre scone and muffin. Didn't taste home made and both were heated without asking. Coffee nice and hot and you could taste the coffee. Overpriced for what it was, won't be back.

A very good place to have breakfast: we had porridge and Scottish breakfast. A little bit pricey, but portions were big.

A beautifully lit spot for Tea and breakfast in the WASPS arts center in Inverness. Friendly staff, light fare menu and reasonably priced. Tea and breakfast roll for me—relax with a cappuchino or coffee, scone and enjoy this nice quiet space and then take in the art gallery.

I had the unfortunate experience of eating here with my parents and daughter. 4 cakes and 4 drinks at us back over £25!!!!! The HOT chocolate was far from hot, the iced latte tasted awful and the brownies were not great either. My dad and I used the toilets after we had eaten and were appalled at how disgusting they were, making us regret having consumed anything made on that premises. Having used the facilities we asked when last they had been cleaned and were told they had been cleaned the day before - this was now after 2pm!! None of the staff seemed to be bothered, with one dismissing the lack of cleanliness and saying it had been a busy Saturday!!! I don't believe the toilet had been cleaned the day before or even the week before - there was dust on top of the cistern, the floor didn't look as though it had been cleaned for months as the dirt was ingrained, the walls were grubby, the toilet seat had yellow and brown stains on it and there was a toilet brush which could've crawled out of the place. I covered my hand in toilet roll to flush the toilet then washed my hands - only just managing to squeeze some liquid soap out of the practically empty bottle. My dad used the disabled toilet which was exactly the same. My mum found the same in the toilet I had used. She was unable to flush the toilet as it wouldn't work. I spoke again to the staff about how disgusting the toilets were and was told that the toilet had not been flushed so that's why it gets dirty when people do that!!!! This caused me even greater concern that the staff didn't seem to see how it wasn't just the actual toilet bowl that was the problem but the entire toilet rooms. I shared my concern that if staff are using these toilets it i is worrying to think about the standard of hygiene in their food preparation - especially if they didn't see a problem with the cleanliness in the toilets!!! We will never be back to this awful place and would warn others to avoid at all costs.

Food was really good and freshly prepared, staff are friendly and efficient. The coffee shop is located in the Victorian Market.

Went in here today. A very busy Cafe. A nice atmosphere and the music 🎶 was really good. We had 2 huge cheese scones with a latte and hot chocolate 😋. It was lovely. Would definitely recommend this Cafe. 👌

LDN Architects did quite a lot to make the space, but Halima delivers the friendly atmosphere and fine fare. She and her team managed to cope with 15 of us on the first stop of the LDN Forres office's day out. My bacon roll was...

Was drawn inside by the friendly looking outside. We had Paninis, freshly made, would definitely visit again if we were in Inverness.

Hamila is a lovely friendly lady who served me a good cheese and onion omelette, just the way I like it. Coffee was good 😊 it’s a nice and clean place. I’ll be coming back for breakfast again. Thank u ☺️

I came for a quick bite and a coffee on Saturday. Food was freshly prepared to order and the coffee was perfect. Highly recommended it

Very disappointed with our light lunch of Toasties, VERY expensive price for two slices of cheap bread and very little cheese , our coffees and teas were served first but were cold by the time toasties arrived, also had to ask for cutlery.. Definitely not...

Spent 2 nights. at a nearby hotel, decided to go out for breakfast on day 2. Excellent choice. Porridge (which could have been warmer) with really fresh fruit and honey on top, then scrambled egg with avocado on soda bread toast, delicious Americano coffee. Good,...

Excellent cheese and ham omelette - packed full of ham, although an extra minute or two in the pan to melt the cheese a bit more would make it top notch! Friendly service, regulars popping in and out (always a good sign), and a really...

Boyfriend and I visited here on a whim on the final day of our holiday to Inverness. Very charming and cosy with plenty of tables. Varied menu with lots on offer including for us two vegetarians - we were delighted to see vegetarian haggis on...

On a rather dreich Sunday lunchtime in November, this cafe within the Victorian Markets arcade was very welcome. Quick lunch of a soup, and panini and a toastie were all very good, with teas. Friendly service, and we were warned they were short-staffed that day...

During a poor stay in the Royal Highland Hotel, we nipped out for some food and some cheering up. It was late on in the day when we nipped into the Cafe We ordered two toasties, tea, coffee, and a juice...£24.40...a bit steep, but we...

I've been here for breakfast with my wife four times in the last month, and it's always been excellent. The food, coffee and service is first class, and the guy who runs it is friendly and on the ball. The options to sit outside in...

Lovely friendly cafe. Went there almost every day we stayed in Inverness, for breakfast. Food was great. Definitely a place to return to.

We came here for lunch whilst visiting Inverness. I had the tuna panini of which the mix was made with salad cream (would have preferred mayonnaise) and it seemed that the tuna water had not been fully drained. The coleslaw tasted watery and shop bought....

Only popped in for a coffee and a cake but mightily impressed by the friendly service and food on offer! Would return again!

Superb coffee. Stopped off for a breakfast snack. Very happy with the service. The crema was off the charts.

Popped in for lunch, have to say probably the best sandwich I've ever had, lovely bread, well filled and a tasty side salad. Not too expensive, certainly will return

We stopped here to have some breakfast, We was disappointed with the ingredients and the taste, My advice would be do not eat here as there was no hand sanitizer offered, we was not asked for our details for track and trace, The bathroom has...

I am a regular visitor here as I honestly can't get enough of the friendliness and kindness of the staff, aswell as their skill and dexterity in the kitchen. It is so inviting to anyone passing through the old market in Inverness. I don't see...

My hubby and I stopped in for light lunch, the guys there were very attentive, extremely polite and gave a huge warm wellcome while explaining the covid rules. We both ordered the cullen skink and pot of tea. However the Cullen skink was not as...

We stopped for a sandwich and drink here at lunchtime, which was presented beautifully and was very tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful . An elderly gentleman took a tumble outside the restaurant and staff quickly came to his aid. They seated him and cleaned...

Had a really good light lunch here; tasty food, friendly and helpful service and excellent value for money. We will definitely be back when we next visit Inverness.

Didn’t have long for lunch before catching a bus so popped in here as it was quiet but inviting. Very pleased I did as it was a great place for a quick lunch. One of the best toasted sandwiches I’ve ever had on lovely local...

Nice, Scottish breakfast and great choice on the menu with a wide range of choices. Bright inside with roof top windows. lovely coffee. With all produce sourced local from suppliers. Gift shop had some interesting ideas for little gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyed my lunch at cafe de Paulo. Had the goats cheese panini and the bread was delicious, apparently baked by a local baker. Portions were good size and value for money. Have been before and looks like they have recently had a refurbishment. The...

While the food was not bad (and poached eggs were good), the kitchen is clearly not set up for as full of a menu as they are offering. We took their breakfast menu at face value and ordered full Scottish breakfast...and ended up waiting for...

Very enjoyable Cullen Skink followed by home mode scone. All in a traditional market setting with relaxing background music

Full (Big?) undercooked Breakfast with cold haggis at a price over 9 pounds Joke! Please avoiding at all cost!

Popped in for breakfast while browsing the Victorian Market. First off cost, panini, 4 item breakfast and 7 item breakfast set us back 37 quid! Haggis cold, poached eggs over done and if you dont like pepper state before you order. Overall expensive and disappointing....

Popped in for 2 bacon rolls advertised at £2.50 and 2 teas, shocked at £13.30 bill. When they arrived I was appalled at the amount of fat on bacon struggled to eat mine. You really shouldn't need to pull fat off yourself especially at a...

Dropped in for light lunch as husband was in need of a coffee! He said the tomato soup was delicious. I had a small portion of Cullen skink with a twist (the twist being addition of celery and dill) which was very tasty even though...

"excellent staff, great coffee and great service, I will definitely come back again fruit scones are the best

A great breakfast! We order Scottish pancakes with banana and Blueberrys! They were so good! The Scottish Breakfast was very good as well specially the eggs!

I came in for a coffee during my lunch break but this cafe was busy. I ordered at the counter and waited at the table for longer than I would have any where else. The service from the staff is the only reason I leave...

Thought my friend and I would try this cafe for a quick coffee and scone. Nothing quick about it, ordered at counter , 2 coffees and one scone to share as we were not very hungry, paid nearly £9.00 we waited and waited , eventually...

Stopped off here for a quick bite after a day walking by the Caledonian Canal. Wasn't planning to eat but Stovies were on the menu which I hadn't had for about 50 years. Simply outstanding - for 10 minutes I was a young boy again

We popped in here in the early afternoon for some minestrone soup, a cheese scone and tea. All excellent and tasty with the soup being particularly tasteful. The staff are pleasant and helpful and it was evident that they were happy in their work. For...

Had a pot of tea and a cheese scone. At £2.75, it was the most expensive cheese scone I have ever had. It was very hard on the outside and the inside tasted more sweet than savoury. Very disappointed.

We popped in for lunch . The staff are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a sandwich each on lovely fresh bread where you can choose 2 fillings or more for extra cost. The tea was served in a pot with enough for 3 cups easily...

We only popped in for a coffee and snack. We sat outside and was a most pleasant visit. The staff were friendly and helpful and the prices were very good. Would call back again but it was a one day visit.

A breath of fresh air, this newly opened cafe was the venue for a quick breather - coffee and a cake. It's been relaunched under new ownership and the place is great. Staff are friendly, has seemed busy every time I've walked past hence I...

Visited this fantastic wee cafe for lunch. They make fresh Cullen skink every day and will cook you sea food to order from the fish shop next door. Delicious food and great value. Can't wait to visit again. The perfect place to grab a quick...

I have been twice now for lunch. Highly recommend the avocado and poached eggs. A really interesting menu with something to appeal to everyone. Super friendly staff, with quick service. Ideal for all is town centre workers on a lunch break. They use local produce...