Coffee Bothy in Highland

Been a few times even last week. The usual cheer male staff member barely spoke and just mumbled the bare minimum. Told him I had an egg allergy then be served a breakfast which was obviously cooked in same pan as eggs. Lucky we noticed the egg white all over bacon and black pudding. NOT ACCEPTABLE. Staff needs up to date allergy training. Allergies can kill.

Great service from the staff and nice food. Only annoying part was the amount of flies inside, maybe something to consider?

Having visited for many years, the service has been ok but when we visited recently, we felt very unwelcome and an inconvenience to the moody looking staff who were clearly more interested in hoovering around everyone at 3.30 than serving. We were told takeaway service only even though it doesn't close til 4. Being in a customer service job myself they would do well to remember that the customer pays their wages. Won't bother inconveniencing them next time.

When we arrived they were queuing out the door and our initial thought was to go somewhere else but we’d heard good reviews and people told us the line was moving quickly so we decided to stay. I’m glad we did. You are not allowed to take a table until you have ordered food hence the large number of people queuing. There is not a lot of room inside where you order hence the people outside. We probably had to wait about 10 minutes but it was worth it, the food was delicious, freshly made and locally sourced.

Really welcoming, great menu, good options and really friendly! We had breakfast and hot drinks to go and they were great, food was lovely! Toilets available for customers!

Excellent food (lentil soup and half sandwich) and pleasant service. Malteser slice yummy! Thank you.

Delicious hot food following a chilly walk!! As we've got dogs we sat outside. The staff kindly put us a table outside specially and brought water for the dogs. . Despite that the rain started mid meal, the warm food and hospitality was very welcome!

Breakfast was tasty but spoiled by not getting our breakfasts at the same time. It was also served on freezing cold plates. Hot food on cold plates is poor, especially when the cafe itself was so cold we could see our breath! ( But it had only just opened and eventually felt warmer).

Very disappointed, we ordered three toasties in which we found a long hair in one, way more cheese than needed in one so the middle hadn’t melted properly and was cold. service was okay they started hoovering around when we were waiting, didn’t have much time to look at the menu as felt rushed asoon as we entered.

Very disappointed, ordered a sweet chilli chicken sandwich and it came with an inch of chicken bone within it. Informed staff and they were dismissive, bordering on rude, certainly no apology. Got the impression they were only after your money. Better off walking the extra distance to Poppy's. Would not go back. Basic food at over inflated prices, with poor service.

A great place to visit for a refreshment stop, very friendly service and suoer coffee and cakes! Will call in again.

Unfortunately our quick visit today to the Coffee Bothy was not an enjoyable. My “mocha” was cold and not strong, my partners “mocha” was volcano hot, to the point that the milk was burnt. She took two sips and it was poured down the drain. It seemed that the young server was not properly trained to a high enough standard, her attitude was also unfriendly, unwelcoming and rude. The toilet was also in an unsatisfactory condition, with a dirty floor. We will be back in future and hope this was a one off as the shop was extremely busy. The other server was polite and the cafe itself seemed bustling with life.

I stopped at The Coffee Bothy when travelling from Orkney to Perthshire. There was a mix up with my order but the staff more than made up for it giving me a picnic to take on my way - it was all delicious and very much needed and appreciated. Thank you.

The baking array was superb, the coffee ok but how hard is it for waiting staff to just eye contact and smile at waiting customers to acknowledge them. Service was slow and sullen I am embarrassed to think this is the greeting given to visitors to the area.

After recently being involved in a RTC we had a 1.5hr wait for our recovery vehicle. The police in attendance mentioned this place was open as many were shut on the 27th. We had a small dog and although the don’t take dogs made an exception and made us feel really warm and welcome. There was a great selection of fresh hot and cold food to suit both mine and my picky girlfriends tastes. They even offered the meal on the house, which we really appreciated. But as a small business we wanted to pay for the hospitality they showed us. Would recommend this place for a good bite to eat and a drink. Thanks again to all the kind staff.

As part of the nc500 a quick stop off at the Coffee Bothy is good call. Stopped here for breakfast on day 2. Coffee is a delightful medium roast and good as a wake up brew. The full breakfast really does start the day properly.

When we entered no Good Morning but jus Eat In or Take Out? Asked what we wanted but not offered a menu! The sandwich and soup were OK and price normal. When we paid there was no mention of was everything OK? It wasn't busy. We won't be back I am afraid.

Great little coffee shop just off the high street ideally situated next to the car park. Very good coffee and a superb toasted haggis sandwich. Maybe just a little expensive but great quality.

Have stopped here before & I can honestly say best coffee I've tasted from a cafe. Breakfast rolls are great too

Unbelieveably good coffee drinks and baked goods. Orkney Fudge ( tablet) cheesecake, an unbaked cheesecake, is not to be missed. Soups homemade and heartwarming. Great toasties and little salads. A lovely stop when you are exploring Golspie or Brora, or just want a 10 m8nute drive. Eat where the locals go.

On our way to Wick we decided to head a different route and we came across the Coffee Bothy and as we opted out having breakfast at the Hotel we were ready for breakfast. We decided to sit outside, sunny and warm, I stepped inside and I ordered two breakfasts, to my surprise I was asked if Mushrooms was wanted or beans, now, usually Mushrooms is a given and the choice usually would be beans or tomatoes, however, we opted for Mushrooms. We sat outside and realised it was hot so we moved to the other table that was slightly sheltered. Ordered a pot of tea and a coffee, the price for breakfast was £9.50 excluding Tea, so with drinks, came just short of £20, in my mind I was thinking why could we not have mushrooms and beans or tomatoes, £9,50 each is not a cheap brekky. 1 egg, 2 x sausages, 2 x rashers of bacon, 1 x piece of Black pudding and few mushrooms chopped to death to make look a lot more 1 x hash brown, and yes 1 slice of toast was included, that was the best part of the breakfast. The sausages were cheap and nasty, full of rusk, I dare say 2% meat at a guess, bacon cut thinly, the black pudding and hash brown full of grease, the fried egg was ok. We asked for salt and pepper, got salt only, asked for mustard, they don’t have mustard, at all, ketch up was the only option. After finishing my breakfast, yes it filled a whole, id did what was required, but I paid for it all day, it laid heavy in my stomach, I felt uncomfortable all day and that’s the reason why we didn’t go out for a evening meal that evening many hours later, still laid heavy in our stomach. When we came across the Coffee Brothy we saw Poppys on the main road, we should of tried that place instead. Needless to say, we won’t go there again, overpriced and poor cheap products used. The lass who served us was polite, the service was ok, this would have been a brilliant review, but the food was poor. Sam B.

Just wanted a take out drink but as soon as we went in we were asked to wait outside, fair enough, it’s only a small place, however to then be ignored for the next 5 minutes even when a staff member walked past us was just rude. Just an acknowledgment to say be with you in a minute would have been nice. We gave up waiting and had much better service (& probably better coffee) from the Costa machine in the Co-op round the corner

Stopped here for tea and cake to escape the rain. Parking is opposite the cafe, which makes it an easy pit stop. Cake was excellent. Good place to stop for a break if on motorbikes

Myself and my partner attended the cafe a few days ago. We were greeted by a lovely waitress (Joanne, I think her name was) who gave us our table. They were very efficient taking our drinks and food order. We both had the full breakfast...

Food was over priced but thought oh well must be good - WRONG!! Didn't think it was possible to have home made macaroni that tastes like its from a tin. £20 for 2 rolls, macaroni a coffee and a tea and most of it went...

Having travelled north and beginning our head back to Tain my young child needed to stop at the loo. My wife took our child to the loo, I felt obligation to purchase something, so Tuna & cucumber sandwich was ordered to takeaway. I thought the...

Enjoyed breakfast before heading home. We'd previously enjoyed a carry out coffee and home baking. Breakfast didn't disappoint. we enjoyed a breakfast roll, full breakfast and a roll and link sausage. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. During COVID, we felt very safe. Tables were...

Food is good, staff helpful and friendly, priced reasonably Good for a quick snack or filled roll takeaway

Stopped here twice on our way thru this little town. The coffee and cake is very good and the staff are good too. Nice place to stop on your travels.

..on recommendation we stopped here on our last leg of the NC500 drive..we were not disappointed because despite not booking - Covid means book where possible- they were able to seat us on the assumption that the booked guests could take over our places if...

Let me start by saying that the young waitress on duty was amazing...she was polite & kept her mask on during our whole visit! A shining example for her colleagues who clearly didn't show as much effort. The man serving behind the bar and tableside...

What a find! Two old boys motorcycling around Scotland enjoyed a breakfast roll each and really excellent coffee here. Friendly staff added to the whole experience. We will return,thank you.

We must have driven past this place many times on our way north on holiday. Fortunately this time we stopped on the way up for coffee and cake - brilliant selection of drinks and the carrot cake was superb. So, obviously, on way home well...

Stopped here for Tea and Cakes on way to Orkney. Tea was very good and wife said her coffee was excellent. The scones were delicious and we will stop for lunch or dinner next time we are in the area because the food looked and...

We stumbled on this lovely cafe after a visit to Dunrobin Castle. The village of Golspie is a main high street with a couple of car parks. This cafe is located off the high street near a car park. We had the breakfast rolls which...

I usually judge a place on how good the scones are and this place wins my approval. A great place to stop after visiting the castle and gardens of Dunrobin.

For light lunches, coffees, teas and wonderful homemade cakes! and of course people watching......I would highly recommend..

Tea and choice of home made cakes not good for waistline lol staff very friendly breakfast is great seems to be made on a griddle very little fat veggie option available

My wife and I visit here several times a year and are never disappointed. On this occasion we were with my brother and sister-in-law. After sampling their Coffee and Cakes they too are of the opinion that it is indeed a Little Gem. Whether having a savoury meal or sweet snack the food is always delicious. Can’t recommend here too highly. Free WiFi. Highly Recommended.

Had another very tasty lunch - the macaroni cheese was absolutely delicious. My husband had a burger - which was tasty - although rather small unlike the bun it was in.We then took a slice of Victoria sandwich and lemon drizzle away to enjoy later, which we duly did. Very nice decaf coffee too.

Great pit stop, good coffee, fast service. Everything home made. Friendly service. Highly recommend the bacon butties.

In giro per le Highland, facciamo una prima sosta in questo piccolo locale e davvero è stata una buona decisione. Una buona fetta di torta e partenza ! Carino anche questo piccolo villaggio.

Coffee Bothy severed home cooked, fresh, and delicious food. We had tasty sausage rolls and a full English between the two of us. The food was clearly made fresh, so we didn't mind waiting (though the wait was short in my opinion). We enjoyed our breakfast so much, we came back later in the day to get cakes! When we arrived back for the cakes, there was a huge surge in the amount of people inside. The other customers seemed very confused (one couple couldn't decide where they wanted to sit, one family couldn't control their kids, one woman was being very loud but I think she was under the influence of something) so getting a couple slices of cake to go took longer than it should have, but that was due to the customers not having a clue what they were doing, not the staff. The staff were friendly and helpful. Sometimes some customers mess things up for the rest of us.

A really good ‘caff’ - good sized breakfasts, excellent service, not overpriced. Set us up great for the day ahead.

There are some really tasty treats in there and the avocado and fennel on ciabatta bread is absolutely amazing. The portion sizes are good too and the food is always made to serve. Fantastic and busy little spot.

Ordered the vege breakfast and coffee with oatmilk. It was fantastic tasty hot, yummy. Filling. Eventive. Vege bacon. Vege sausages, vege haggis, beans, potato scone,egg. Well thought out. Great staff. And what a range of cakes on display, but I behaved myself.

We were unsure whether this cafe would live up to expectations as from the outside it looks quite unassuming and it was also incredibly busy.

We were recommended to come here for lunch and we were not disappointed. Food was excellent. The cakes were to die for and coffee was hot and tasty.

Our first stop in Golspie and we were parched. We sat outside with our dog and I went in to order. The place was very busy but the staff took their time to talk to me about the food as I am gluten free. Very knowledgable. My wife ordered a sweet potato burger and I had a gluten-free toastie both were delicious. There was water available for our dog. Five stars for this wonderful cafe.

Looking for a teatime coffee and cake in Golspie, we happened upon the Coffee Bothy, where we found very good coffee, a particularly nice piece of carrot cake and friendly service. Look for the Coffee Bothy in the middle of town just off the Main Street (A9) behind the public parking lot.

Stopped for tea & cakes - had a lovely carrot cake with cream cheese topping. Seats outside if you have a furry friend with you.

The Coffee Bothy is a simple , unpretentious eating place with good food & reasonable prices . Always full of locals & visitors so they must be getting it right . The choice & quality of their cakes is absolutely amazing . We never miss visiting when we are in the area .

Stopped here for hot breakfast rolls - I also had a great red fruit tea. The buns were delicious, the bacon, eggs and sausage were piping hot and perfectly prepared. We spotted the most incredible Victoria Sandwich cake which was deeper than I have ever seen before but sadly we were both full. Next time cake !!!

Great coffee, food reasonable, presentation poor, staff could be a bit more energetic and cleanliness not the best. Toilets poor for an eating establishment

We stopped here on our way from Inverness to John O'Groats and the although the cafe is small we found a table straight away. The deal for the soup of the day and half a sandwich is great value and very tasty.

Popped in for a drink in the afternoon and enjoyed a coffee and some interesting coconut slices. Nice little cafe.

Stopped in bye car park & you couldn’t miss the aroma coming from this fab wee restaurant. Really busy. Really really busy in fact. Quick service great food. Friendly. Great wee stop. I’d big breakfast as seen in photo

Four of us were recommended to call in here for lunch.

Having been here previously, we called in for morning coffee. My husband had an enormous bacon & egg roll and I had a Cranberry Scone. Washed down with large Americanos. Food and coffees were excellent, service prompt and friendly. Free WiFi. Recommended.

This was our first stop at the Coffee Bothy and we were really happy to see it open when passing through. Had a fantastic cooked breakfast and according to my son the Maccaroni Cheese are superb too. Lovely, friendly service. There were lovely cakes too which we unfortunately had no space for, but looking forward to a return!

Lovely quaint little cafe, great coffee, brilliant cakes & scones, always a pleasure to call in for a cuppa

I have been a regular visitor to the Coffee Bothy on my trips back to Orkney from Aberdeen for the past few years. They do an absolutely fantastic breakfast, and the coffee is also excellent. This isn't a run of the mill breakfast either, you can tell that the ingredients are top quality, from the thick bacon to the deep yellow yolked eggs. The café itself is in a fairly unassuming building just off the main road, but don't let that put you off. With parking adjacent, it is very convenient, and in the summer months it can be very pleasant to sit outside.

all too often such places are full of bought in snacks but here in Golspie tucked away at the back of the car park is a little gem where you know you will get good service and a smile but most importantly well prepared and good value snacks and meals

This was just a brilliant experience.

The place had been recommended by a friend. The cakes were beautiful but unfortunately the lack of friendly customer service soured the visit. We would be reluctant to revisit here again because of this.

We arrived in Golspie, parked up and went for a wander along the beautiful beach front, my boyfriend stopping to take photos at any chance. I was starting to get a bit peckish so asked him where the nearest coffee shop was, and he said the Coffee Bothy, so we found it, unfortunately no room for my wheelchair so had to leave it outside".. Got a seat so we could see chair and the lard came over to us with menus and boyfriend had full Scottish Breakfast with toast and bottle of juice, I had an egg mayo sandwich with coffee. Both meals were tasty and also very reasonable priced I would go back again if I'm up that far North again. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Enjoyed a lovely sweet pepper & lentil soup here. Hubby enjoyed a very morish home baked ginger bread. Other lunches looked delicious, particularly the salads and burgers. The burgers were huge!! Very friendly and helpful staff. A delightful find behind the main street in Golspie

There is calm efficiency in this cafe which has real charm.The food is fresh and tasty, the coffee is created with care and they do not rush you away.

Best bacon roll.. Fabulous coffee Amazing baking Reasonable Nothing not to like Perfect before a walk up to the monument

Delicious lunch with our children. Served by waitress who was unfriendly. Following morning greeted by grumpy waitress at the start of the day. The food made up for poor customer service.

Fresh food beautifully cooked, presented and served. Staff friendly and premises clean and cared for. Exceptional baking!

I had the full cooked breakfast and a large coffee. Coffee tasted great. Cooked breakfast was excellent. Very good portion and all cooked perfectly. Friendly staff.

This in a cafe off the main road so you'd risk missing it if you don't make a point of turning off at the car park sign. They do a great bacon roll and latte. Cakes look lovely.

To this little coffee shop/cafe. Soups are generally good and the portions generous. Cakes are all right and the coffee is quite good, as it ought to be in a coffee shop. They offer daily deals for soup and sandwich at reduced prices. Good value.

I have been going to Coffee Bothie over several years and several owners. It is a really 'off-beat' quirky cafe with most products hand made on the premises. It is quite small and therefore often quite busy. It is a strategic stop on the road from Inverness to Thurso because the nearby ( recently built and well maintained) public toilets are pretty well the only ones on the road and are midway between Inverness and Thurso/ Wick. A stop here is highly recommended!

This is a handy stop on the Inverness-North Coast run, take a walk along to Big Burn first so you can really feel you deserve it!

My wife and I called in today for a coffee and a cake. We both had Beetroot & Poppy Seed Cake. Delicious, lovely and fresh, moist and tasty. 2 coffees, 2 cakes all for less than £10 great value. They also offer an extensive range of hot food. I did notice that a number of tables had 'Reserved' signs. Probably a good idea if planning to visit during the busy lunch period as there's not a lot of inside seating. Free WiFi. Highly Recommended.

We just happened to park in the car park next to this little cafe, as we were driving home from our holiday and need to have a bit of a break from driving. Seeing the cafe we decided to have a quick coffee - and were tempted by the delicious lemon drizzle cake! The cafe was nicely busy, and the coffee was good. Next time we are passing that way we'd definitely call again.

Great stop on the NC500 for bikes - parking right outside, good coffee and bacon rolls - ideal. Min charge of £10 for card transaction so carry cash.

Beautiful little cafe. Excellent food, we're scottish so we know a good breakfast when we see one and this place was amazing. We are on the NC500 route and needed a place to eat before Dunrobbin Castle...this place looks tiny on the outside but has very good seating area inside and a couple tables outside for good weather. Breakfast was cooked to perfection, fry up in all its glory with a peppermint slice to finish. Perfect and decent price. Stop here for a decent brunch and a nice place to chill. Wifi and plugs for charging electrical too!

Great place for a cappuccino. Nice decor, attractive loo, can eat al fresco ( were the weather to be ever that nice)

What a tasty treat we discovered when we stopped in Golspie for a coffee. In our group of four we managed to choose from across the menu, from vegan to full on meat, with none of us being disappointed. The staff were friendly and helpful and I am only sorry that I didn't have room to try at least one of the wonderful cakes that were on offer.

Had a lovely breakfast,but when it came to pay I was told the minimum charge for using a credit card is £10,why ? so the actual breakfast cost me £2.95 more,the credit card companies charge 1%,so obviously the owner made a lovely profit from me,I wont use the establishment anymore,I've taken many visitors there and they loved the varied meals on offer,A shame really,because the owner puts profit before service,I live in the area and use other restaurants,and have never had a problem with my credit card,What I mean is,if you drop into The Trawler Restaurant on the high street and order a coffee,you will not be charged £10 for the privilege.

Only called in for coffee and cake, great selection of delicious home baking and an excellent coffee. Friends tell me they have excellent lunches here but will save that for the next visit. Love the cosy atmosphere of the bothy and service has always been very friendly and welcoming.

Small, but cosy little cafe. Hubby had the lemon drizzle cake which he said was lovely, light and lemony. His hot chocolate was good, but felt that it could have been hotter.

Fantastic food and great service. A little gem and the shop has a great selection of gifts and delicatessen food produced locally

Maybe not the most promising café from the outside, but a haven of home-cooked delights. Awesome espresso coffee, although the flat white was SO flat that it very soon took the appearance of a white Americano … a bit more work needed on perfecting the milk steaming I think!

We'd promised ourselves a stop here after reading other reviews and we were not disappointed. The coffee is very strong...

We were rushed and they were busy. They managed to squeeze us in and serve delicious food ( home made...

This place is in the center of the little village of Golspie. The highway runs through Golspie, and there is...

The Coffee Bothy may be small in size but it is big in customer service and has a wonderful choice...

I can see now our experience has been shared by others - arrived about 3.20 knowing they close at 4pm,...

Doesn't look much from outside but go inside for great selection of soups, snacks, lunches and home baking. The African soup was particularly flavoursome and filling. Attentive, helpful staff and very good value

We have been travelling from Aberdeen up north for more than 20 years and have found a great stop in the way up north - the coffee is hit and tasty and my husbands cooked breakfast was huge , freshly cooked and really good. I bought some cakes to take to Orkney as dairy free gluten free I can recommend the raspberry chocolate slice (vegan) absolutely delicious.

We always stop for lunch at the Coffee Bothy when on holidays in the highlands. Lovely selection of hot and cold food and amazing selection of delicious home made cakes. Staff always friendly. Very small Cafe and you might have to wait for a table but definitely worth a visit.

Stopped for a coffee and a breakfast roll on the way through Golspie. Very good coffee, tea and food. Their homemade cake selection looked fantastic but it was a bit early for cake (if there is such a thing) so we didn't try. If you want a combination that isn't on the menu the friendly staff will cater for it. Lovely service. Would recommend.

Stopped off here for a quick bite at lunch time and the place was jumping. Outside not much to look at but inside was a different matter. Plenty of staff who couldn't do enough to make your visit worthwhile . I had the all day breakfast and it was superb. Everyone with me had something different from the menu and it was all excellent. Definitely come back to this place.

My wife and I called in today for a coffee and a cake. We both had the Beetroot & Poppy Seed Cake. Delicious, lovely and fresh, moist and tasty. 2 coffees, 2 cakes all for less than £10 great value. They also offer an extensive range of hot food. I did notice that a number of tables had 'Reserved' signs. Probably a good idea if planning to visit during the busy lunch period as there's not a lot of inside seating. Free WiFi. Highly Recommended.

Called in here on way down to Inverness to collect a van.Recommended by locals we met.Not disappointed. Lovely prawn salad / coffee and Rocky road.

We arrived early in the day for cakes and coffees. We weren't disappointed! Everyone enjoyed the friendly service and huge selection of delicious cakes. Thanks.