Cafelolz in Orkney Islands

The freshly baked goods here are very delicious and quite well made. The coffees were a delight. The service was friendly and I enjoyed my time here.

Dog friendly but the only table for two left was reserved, and an empty for 4 was too many to handle two people and a dog, apparently. No lolz here. Scowls and growls morelike.

Cosy Cafe for simple and exceptionally tasty lunch. Ham Brie and cranberry toastie was delicious, and the Ploughman's was fresh.

Cuppa central to Kirkwall. Had Oat flat white but served in paper cups with no reason given. No vegan snack eg scone available

Found this charming place today. Tucked away off the road its charm is worth finding. We were greeted as we entered the door by a friendly smile. The cafe is small but despite being busy we found a table. Our order was taken promptly by a very friendly young lady. Unfortunately their coffee machine had broken down but we were offered alternatives. We opted for earl grey tea. We ordered the soup of the day, tomato and Mascarpone cheese with bread. The teas arrived promptly following very shortly by the soups. The soup was absolutely amazing. Pipping hot, lots of it and the taste was superb. Altogether this was a great find and we felt refreshed, fed and appreciated as a customer. Thanks guys for adding to our holiday.

This is such a delightful cafe. My friend and I visited and enjoyed delicious bowls of Cullen Sink, excellent coffee and the best cheese scones we've ever had. Excellent service too from both ladies.

This cafe was recommended to us for its scones, jam and cream and they definitely delivered. From the minute we walked in we were greeted with a smile and ‘nothing is too difficult’ attitude. We had fruit scones which were delicious. The jam and clotted cream were also lovely. The cafe is very dog friendly, warm, smells wonderful and deserves the five stars.

The food is excellent. The service was friendly. The paper plates and paper cups were a let down. More stuff to chuck away. I’m hoping they sort their issues out. A quirky place, but pleasant.

After having fond memories visiting this cafe many years ago under previous management, we were looking forward visiting again. Cafe was fairly quiet and managed to get tables for all of us- 4 adults and 2 young children. Owner seemed friendly and accommodating enough on arrival. Yes the cafe is very small as stated in other posts but this issue is now excebated but cluttered decor e.g. free standing screen in corner of room randomly. However the main issue was when ordering. My 3 year had asked me if he could have a toasted teacake, so I asked the owner on off chance... Big mistake!!! I was publicly humiliated! She responded at top of her voice "are you having a laugh?!!! This is Scotland! Teacakes are in 'Englandshire'! You will be having one of freshly baked scones which we have up here if you know whats good for you!" This instigated tittering from other customers in cafe! Totally embarrassing. Couple of ironies here... was actually hoping to order a scone anyway it was simply my 3 year old who wanted the teacake as obviously not at age to understand regional differences in cuisine yet and the other is the fact that my family is half orcadian too! If I wasn't so stunned by her outburst I would have asked where other traditional ordcadian baking was such as drop scone, oven scone and bannocks. Surely 'Aero cakes'are hardly Scottish either. Scones were the only tradional bakes on offer and I have to say they were quite dry and over cooked. Had much much better else where. I understand her remarks were probably made in 'jest' but came across as rude and arrogant. Also when taking order she asked the children what they wanted to drink- they are 3 and 1. Running through the list of drinks lightning fast pace and asking him wanted he wanted several times just confused him and put him on the spot. Again I know she was probably trying to be friendly but it was impractical and a bit too 'overbearing'. The childrens hot chocolate came out incredibly hot for a drink knowing a it was for a toddler. On plus there some toys to entertain the children which was a nice touch. But unfortunately we didn't return again based on experience. Never written a review on here before but the experience stayed with... for the wrong reasons!

We were in search of Cullen skink soup and we found it in this cosy little cafe! What a treat it was having lunch at this cafe which served up one of Scotland’s National soup dishes. It was delicious. There were also on offer a variety of homemade cakes and slices and extremely good coffee. The two staff (mother and daughter) were very welcoming and hard working. In the summer season it is recommended that you book lunch.

Stopped in for a coffee & lovey home baked scone …it was so good stayed for a Orkney cheese & tuna toastie on fantastic granary bread doorstep size amazing. Cheerful, helpful staff, lovely ambience to this hidden treasure …no room or would have devoured one of there homemade creations well worth a visit & if I come back to Orkney in the future will defo seek it out again.

We stopped for lunch as we had about 6 hours in Kirkwall for a cruise stop. Lorraine made our day! The service was great, she was so friendly, and the food was delicious! It was one of those lunches that make you remember the day fondly! I had Coronation chicken which was yummy, and my wife had the pea soup which she said was fantastic. We shared a scone, which she warmed up for us, and I only wish I had more room to eat more dessert! We felt like we had made a friend in Kirkwall! When we visited, she was only open 12-2 so be ready!

Fab little cafe. Let’s dogs in and caters for dairy free/vegan. Cakes were delicious! What’s not to like.

So cute. Wonderful staff. Came in for a hot chocolate and a scone. Did not want to leave. Thank you TripAdvisor for directing us here. Jaime

On the outside it didn't seem more like someone's living room. Once you enter you're pleasantly surprised by the cosy and friendly atmosphere. Great selection of food and drink with a rustic setup of the day's baked goods. Great service, even though she was the only staff member there!

Always an interesting assortment of offerings and fascinating combinations of recipes that end up tasting delicious! The cute little bakery options presented on a dresser with the drawers open - is also a real treat.

If you want to consistently be treated to an exceptionally tasty meal - Cafe Lolz never fails. As does the warm welcome one can always rely on! And always something different on the menu. And the soups with soft breads ... difficult to beat!

Great place for a coffee and raspberry frangipan, middle of the center of Kirkwall. Also good house of music of the 80's and 90's

We called in on the recommendation of a local, and we were right to listen. Lovely welcome, ordered coffee and stayed for lunch. The best Cullen skink I’ve tasted. Its up a quiet side lane and seems to get quite popular so an idea to book. Thanks for your hospitality and the genuine care you put into your food. Diolch! Thankyou!

Kleines verstecktes Café mit leckerem hausgemachten Kuchen. Das Café ist recht klein und Getränke und Kuchen werden in Einmal-Bechern und Tellern serviert, was mein Kritikpunkt ist. Dieser Müll wäre durchaus vermeidbar…

Four of us went for a light lunch and ate a quite delicious Cullen skink with equally delicious bread. I asked if they had any Orkney fudge and although it wasn’t on the menu, Lorraine the owner found some in her kitchen as she sees...

Visited today, staff very helpful and friendly. Food was fantastic, fresh and filling. Would recommend this place to all who like good food and friendly surroundings.

We were visiting Orkney and a local told us to eat here. It is hidden away and gets very busy as it is only small. The staff are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble, The food quality was exceptional. We asked about the portion of...

The menu is very creative and the sweet confectionaries are seriously good. Small, cute cafe - and the owner is a gem! Makes one feel very welcome.

What a great find Charming little cafe with extremely friendly staff The food was excellent and there is a great choice of gluten-free options Leave space for the mouth-watering cakes

Situated in a side alley this Cafe is well worth seeking out. There is always a friendly welcome and efficient service. The range of homemade cakes and pastries is amazing and are displayed mouth-wateringly at the side of the room. There are a limited number...

Very friendly staff, great welcome and excellent coffee and cakes. Cosy place with 5 tables overall ranging from 1 to 4 person tables. Wide lunch menu.

Stopped in for some drinks when trying to plan our day trip. What a kind, warm and welcoming team they made us feel so at home and couldn’t have been nicer. The menu looked amazing even though we were too early for lunch wouldn’t hesitate...

We had cheese scones and a coffee, the coffee was great but the scones were out of this world, delicious. We’ll be having lunch when we return. Mum abs daughter were friendly, warm and welcoming. A great place. Go Palmy babies 😂

Found this little gem of a place just off the high street. It was a perfect stop for our lunch. We both had coronation chicken, the bread was very fresh and we really enjoyed it. The selection of cakes were too nice to resist. The...

Called in for lunch and food was very good. While we were there a couple who were friends of the owner/chef came in and although the were wearing masks they didn’t use the hand sanitiser. The lady went straight into the kitchen area and hugged...

Well worth a visit - this perfect wee coffee shop is up a lane. Lovely, friendly staff. Beautiful home baking - made on the premises. Cheese scones are fab !! Aero tiffin was amazing !! Would definitely recommend a visit

Stopped here whilst on a day trip to Orkney. The cakes in this place are absolutely awesome. I had a salted caramel brownie and this was the best I have ever eaten, it was absolutely delicious. The staff were also very friendly and I would...

Beautiful little cafe. Not too many seats but they do takeaway. I'd rather eat their cakes and drink their coffee on a bench that sit in anywhere else.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent vibes. Really lovely staff and the tray bakes/cakes are amazing. Make sure you book in advance!

We visit Lolz regularly because it is so good. There is a tasty special every time we go, so you don't get tired of the menu. Good choice of vegetarian food. The cakes are divine as is the coffee. Staff are lovely, very friendly but not intrusive. You have to book ahead though because there aren't very many tables but definitely worth a trip.

Today we were lucky enough to visit Cafelolz with a couple of old pals. The venue is tiny so booking is advised. The service is excellent: warm, friendly but unobtrusive. Then there’s - The Food!The food is fresh, homemade, classy and creative. Utterly delicious choices accompanied by zinging salads. Then there’s the baking ... !Go to Cafelolz!

Popped in to buy a takeaway sandwich for our picnic. Lady was very chatty and friendly. Made us some tasty fresh sandwiches. Place looks like your Nan`s front room, real cosy.

We called ahead to book our table, it was busy and a few people were turned away so I was glad we booked ahead.We started out with the salmon salad and halloumi salad, both of which were delicious. So much so we then ordered the fish soup and two other main courses to take away with us! All the food was really well prepared and very delicious.We have nice hot drinks too and took cakes away with us before we left.The staff were super friendly and we got to say thank you to the chef too which was nice. The cafe is dog friendly too which is a bonus.I can thoroughly recommend visiting!

Really nice freshly baked cakes and scones and a cosy atmosphere. Recommended. Good covid compliance also.

Fresh and seriously delicious home made sandwiches, soups and bakes. Coffee is fantastic! Would Highly recommend. Dog friendly! :)

Excellent food, delicious cheese scones! Speedy service and helpful staff. Can’t wait to visit again.

Because the premises are small and social distancing not possible, Cafe Lolz is only doing takeaways at the moment. So, if you want soup, sandwiches, scones, homebakes and excellent coffee, this is the place. Soup, sandwiches must be ordered in advance - coffee, a scone, and homebakes can be had without ordering. However a pre - order from the website means your order is waiting when you come to pick up.Had a picnic with a friend in her garden this week and sampled the cullen skink, thai sweet potato soup, egg sandwich, coronation chicken sandwich and a to die for salted caramel brownie. Have also sampled the salad box - full of yummy things Otolenghi style.Sandwiches are packed in a cardboard carton so easy to put in a backpack if going for a long walk.

I love this cafe. Sometimes I dream about the lemonade scones. Turned up here once, after a really rubbish day and got a hug aswell as lovely coffee.

Very lovely cafe with hand made scones and cakes. Nice coffee and tea and lovely staff. Its a bit like your dearest aunt on the couch having that extra chunky slice of chocolate cake. Beautiful interiors as well.

On a cool and windy day we stopped in here for lunch. The place was very busy but the staff was most accommodating and the food was very tasty. There was a good range of baked goods to choose from and the soup was hot and delicious.

Great coffee, lovely food, loads of mozzarella in my sandwich and a cracking lemon drizzle to finish off with.My only criticism would be to try and re jig the tables maybe. The rectangular one against the wall at the rear has you facing the wall away from everyone.

Small but very friendly owner. Nice atmosphere. Scones lovely we even took more to take away. Food very nice and even filled up our water bottle.

This has wonderful cakes and friendly staff. I had soup and cake and promptly served without fuss. There are only ?6 tables so not sure what it would be like in season

I stopped in here for a late breakfast and was really impressed with the food and service. It's a small cafe that is very friendly and welcoming and the coffee is the best I've had in Orkney since arriving. The cakes etc looked delicious but I never tried any. The breakfast meal was really tasty, the fruit was fresh and I couldn't complain about anything. A little lacking on the vegan breakfast menu options but plenty of gluten free food options.

A great, very friendly wee cafe. The cullen skink was the best in Orkney I thought. Cakes galore too.

Weather was not so good, when we visited Kirkwall, but we were immediately feeling warm again when entering the Cafelolz. The choice of homebaked cakes and sweets was amazing. I especially recommend the Frangipane. Etaff was super friendly and with some good hot tea we were back on track...

Amazing cullen skink (first time I've ever had it and would definitely recommend!) and fab cakes, tray bakes and scones. Dog friendly which is why we chose to eat lunch here in the first place and we weren't disappointed.

Well located cafe with a cosy atmosphere. Friendly and welcoming staff providing a good service and delicious food. Would recommend the cullen skink which was fantastic.

We thought this was expensive for the portion sizes - the toasties were not ‘loaded’. Weird hours for lunch due to staff availability. Some of the menu items were not available. Service slow too. Nice tray bakes/ cakes though but overall a bit disappointing.

My daughter and I stumbled upon Cafelolz last week whilst shopping . So glad we found it , we managed to grab the last empty table at that time . It was obvious that many of the other diners there were regulars which is always a good sign.

The good was good and freshly made. But the coffee and cakes were even better. It's no wonder they've won awards for their baking.

I visited Cafelolz with my twin 8 year old girls today, for lunch, after reading the good reviews on TripAdvisor.

Wir hatten dort unseren lunch, mit anschließendem Cappuccino. Alles war sehr lecker...vor allem der Orkney-Lachs.

We kinda stumbled across this looking for some lunch and the food was excellent.

Excellent in every way. Great staff, cheery, helpful & knowledgable on both their food and the beers (I’d recommend a flight of beers). The food is fabulous, well seasoned, good value and portion sized good. The menus is not big standard like most other places, the choice of puddings is amazing, I’d recommend the pear.

We had a delightful lunch including some of the best Cullen skink we’ve had in Scotland! Coffee and cake following was perfect. Highly recommended for lunch and tea!

We enjoyed a delicious lunch in Kirkwall at Cafelolz. Not only was the service wonderful, but the food was incredible (loved their use of local ingredients and products), and they had a lovely selection of kid toys/books to keep our kids entertained. This was a highlight of our visit to Kirkwall!

Das Café liegt etwas versteckt in einer kleinen Seitengasse. Hier wird noch wirklich mit Liebe gebacken und das Essen zubereitet.

We arrived around 10am to find the place packed. We had to wait ages to get a seat and its quite clear the place just isn't big enough to meet demand. Service was slow as the staff were stressed with so many people crammed into a tiny space.

Hyggelig og personlig betjening. Dejlig frisklavet mad, serveret varm og pænt. Det eneste man kunne have ønsket sig, var et glas vin. Men det gik med te

Had the most amazing Cullen Skink for lunch, really hearty and full of flavour. Son had the “most filling egg mayo sandwich ever”.

So glad we wandered up this side street. Fab cakes & coffee; cinnamon scones were amazing & freshly baked that morning! Allow small dogs in too 👍

Every time we go it just brilliant. Gets it right every single time. Great staff, great food, great coffee. Worth waiting for a table. Always excited and looking forward to visiting. You must go.

Myself and my husband really enjoyed our visit to Cafelolz. We were seated really quickly and loved the quirky and considered decor in this cosy cafe. When the waiter came over, I asked what he recommended and he suggested the Jammy Dodger. I’m so happy he did, it was delicious! Lovely coffee, lovely cakes and lovely atmosphere; what more could you ask for

Loved the 2 visits we made to CafeLolz when we visited Orkney this weekend. Loraine, the owner, makes everyone feel at ease and atmosphere in the cafe is fun, lively and relaxed. The food is great with a wide choice and meals tailored for all foodies - vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and carnivores. Its clear that this is the owner's passion and this shines through. The Cafe is small so best to book if you are a larger party.

Offers really good coffee and food in a friendly ambience - but hard to get a table at lunchtime. It is just too popular.

We are scone lovers and we had none better in the Hebrides, Glasgow and the Shetlands. Getting hungry for them writing this!

Our family of 7 visited last Friday and had a selection of sandwiches/paninis & cakes. Everything was lovely and reasonably priced. Ladies were very friendly and helpful. Found it by chance as they are tucked away up a side street. Glad we did!

Went in for a coffee and cakes, all fresh baked and all amazing. Great find. Lovely selection of homebakes.

Lol has moved round the corner to smaller premises, but they have more character than previously. Her character remains as warm and welcoming as ever. Great place for lunch.

We had a wonderful stop for desserts at this family run cafe in historic Kirkwall. They had three beautiful gluten-free options of which my wife enjoyed the chocolate fudge brownie. I had a toffee walnut cake that was equally delicious. We strongly recommend this place for lunch or dessert when you visit.

Good food but quite expensive Need to save up a bit before taking the children here As cafes go this one was near the bottom of ones i would return to with children

Big plates, tasty food, reasonable prices and incredibly friendly staff. Also great location, right next to the cathedral.

We are regular visitors to Orkney and on finally arriving in Kirkwall went straight to cafelolz to find it had closed down. Thankfully a quick look on trip advisor informed us that they had merely moved. So today we headed there.

Dies war eines unserer Highlights in Kirewall selbst.

Lovely, cosy place in a side street. Excellent food and service. Fresh lunch dishes and homemade cakes.

We had a delicious lunch at cosy Cafelolz.

Family run charming cafe/restaurant. Very tasty food and best coffee

Cafe Lolz is up a lane of the main street in Kirkwall. The owner and staff are welcoming and friendly and service was quick. The food was superb and like us a second visit is a must.

On visiting recently we were faced with a thirty minute wait for a table, and all we wanted was a coffee. We went elsewhere as you can imagine. This restaurant is far too small and they've crammed as many tables in as possible to maximise their custom making it feel somewhat claustrophobic and cramped.

What a find. Tucked up a side street near to St Magnus Cathedral this little cafe is a gem of a place. My husband and I opted for the sweetcorn chowder soup. It was so yummy. My husband then had a delicious triple decker orkney cheese toastie. The scones and cakes on display looked amazing but alas I couldn't have managed one after my ample serving of soup and bread....next time.....maybe tomorrow!

The cafe was busy, however a local couple were happy to share a table. They were tucking into the scones and they recommended them so I ordered a cheese scone. It was lovely in fact the best I have had in years.

Stopped in for a late lunch. Although cafe was busy and we were a party of 5 we were made to feel welcome and were seated straight away. Food arrived quickly, was made to order and was delicious. Couldn’t resist some cake to takeaway!

Was in for lunch with my son and unfortunately he doesnt like brown bread we had ordered a toastie and it came out on brown i said i would pay for another and they were so nice they did me another toastie and didnt charge me for it and they were apologetic about the situation when it was my fault all staff so polite and place lovely and food freshly done and brilliant

Managed to get a seat at this very busy cafe (breakfast and lunch only) good range of food and plenty of gluten free options. Particularly enjoyed hot smoked salmon salad and good prices

Lovely, friendly staff. Quite a dark space, so wouldn’t want to linger but the seafood chowder was definitely good. Perhaps a table too many in the space available? So... more light? A table less? And yes, keep going with the seafood chowder!

We popped in for a morning coffee when we were having a look round the shops. The scones we had were brilliant!

We arrived for a spot of lunch to be told that they were only doing tea/coffee and cakes, which was actually fine for us. We were, however, rather amused to see, shortly afterwards, the proprietor and one of her staff sitting down in full view of everyone, tucking into soup and bread!

Called for lunch when it was very busy (cruise ship in town) but staff fitted us in and served us quickly. Excellent sandwiches, fresh local bread (in several local cafes I’ve been served supermarket sliced) and lovely homemade cakes. Reasonably priced too. Thank you

No space unfortunately. It was a shame that the staff did not ask solo occupiers of 4-person tables whether they would mind sharing, especially as it was a wet day. Disappointed as I was looking forward to a GF cake like I used to have in the previous larger premises (where I always got a table, and often shared with others when busy!). Hope to try again soon.

A busy busy place but we were lucky to arrive as some folks were about to leave so managed to get a table. All the cakes & scones look very enticing but we restricted ourselves to either a scone or cake with a hot drink. Everything was of high quality, a definite recommend to others.

The newly relocated café still provides an excellent range of homemade cakes/sandwiches/soups etc.

Delicious home baking, and such a wide and interesting selection, choosing was a real challenge! Raspberry-white chocolate blondie deserves particular mention.

Very good cuisine with helpful and friendly staff. We received food faster than expected and it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!