Courtyard Cafe in East Dunbartonshire

Everything very good highly recommended

Just a delight to have lunch here ! Quality food and service !!

I visited back in August whilst visiting Scotland and had a lovely time. The scones were so delicious. I also had a soup which was delicious. Thanks

Lovely fresh homemade food. Quiche and salad at an outdoor table under the shade of a tree was divine!

Food was okay. Soup didn't have much flavour. Service was a bit slow. It's a nice setting.

Magical place with such great food.

Excellent tearoom for lunches or coffee and cake. It’s in a beautiful location.

Great food great staff great ice cream

The best dairy I have ever had, I'm still thinking about the yoghurt and amazing icecream. Such amazing produce and so lovely to see the cows on the field having a lovely life. Thank you!

We visited for afternoon tea, we have previously been for lunch so knew that the food was excellent but the afternoon tea was even better than I hoped it would be. Sometimes the only savoury options in afternoon teas are sandwiches but here we had a mini wrap, an oatcake and bruchetta with delicious toppings/fillings aswell as a variety of cakes, a mini pana cotta and a scone. Everything tastes so fresh and delicious. It came well presented with an explanation as to what everything was. We got to take home what we didn't finish. Staff are lovely, the setting is beautiful and we definitely got our money's worth.

Attentive staff, great food & beautiful setting.

Well worth a visit. We had a lovely breakfast here. Scones were perfect.

Visited with family and this was a great experience. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. The selection of home-made cakes and scones was awesome. Went for breakfast and ended up having cakes too. Great find.

Visiting in the area and stopped for an breakfast . Food was fabulous,as was the service and atmosphere. Great place to visit and a great find.

set in stunning surroundings, this cafe looks fantastic, almost like something from a bygone age! Service was faultless, portions were great, and food delicious. The drive there is great too

Absolutely beautiful place and beautiful people. Totally recommended, will try and come back!

This is a real gem. Remember to book in advance. Food and ambience lovely with great polite service.

Popped in here today whilst passing. It's a lovely cafe. 4 of us ate and we had breakfast rolls, toast and scrambled egg and pancakes. We then followed it up with cake and milkshake. All the food was delicious and fresh. Would recommend. Price wise was as expected. £4.50 a breakfast roll and roughly £10 for sandwiches.

This was our first visit here and we picked the most glorious day to go! This place is stunning, the setting is picturesque.The food was great as was the service.Sat outside and had a beautiful breakfast in thee most gorgeous setting, love it all!!!

Great spot for lunch. The ice-cream is excellent

Great place on a fun road for a stop. Very good prices and friendly staff

All staff were were polite and friendly. Best service we have had in a long time

Amazing service and quality food, same great quality every time I have come here over the years. Still the great same service and quality of food in 2024

Wee update; Back in today for lunch. We were seated in the snug conservatory area and, by luck, the sun made an appearance. Catherine, and her food offerings, were on top form. Fajitas, soup and flan were the order of the day. All of it well presented and very tasty. Never been disappointed. Met friends in the courtyard too! Original review; This remains one of my favourite eateries. The owners and staff here are SO genuinely friendly and welcoming. The place itself is set in the beautiful locale of Fintry and all routes to it feature superb countryside views. The inside layout has several cosy eating areas, with an additional area selling home interior products. There is also a lovely courtyard offering outside dining too. The home-made food is renowned and fairly priced for the quality. Even the chickens bobbing about in their run add to the relaxing ambience. Well done folks!

Beautiful food in a busy friendly atmosphere. Excellent farm shop for proper milkshakes and ice-cream!

The Scone Ranger advance scouting party (the pâtisserie pioneers) paid a visit to the Courtyard Cafe just outside Fintry today. 10.30 on a Tuesday morning, it was, of course, quiet. I’m pleased to say that the scone, the coffee and the price all passed with flying colours. Campsie Glen is a lovely wee corner, and the Courtyard is a pleasant place to pass the time. Here we are a year later (April 2nd 2024) and I’m happy to report that nothing has changed. Our favourite cream scone by far, and served up by a great team of girls. Keep up the good work!

Fantastic experience. Food, outstanding, Service excellent and Atmosphere superb.

This is a beautiful café, with tasteful and interesting decor, friendly and welcoming staff and excellent food. Today I had the brisket in a brioche bun and it was delicious.

Excellent all round! Great flavours.

Got stranded in the rain during a bike ride. These guys took me in, got me my own personal little heater and took the best care of me! I'll be back for the great sandwiches, coffee and 10/10 service! Big shout out to Morgan!

Lovely place. Good food at decent prices, good service and friendly professional staff. Booking recommended!

Wee visit for coffee and cake and check out for a forthcoming wedding celebration.

Love this cafe, one of our favourites. Delicious food, well presented. Beautifully decorated interior adorned with fabulous interior design ideas. Stunning setting, on dry days you can sit out and enjoy the fresh air.

MY FRIEND AND I STOPPED BY FOR COFFEE AND 🍰. IT WAS VERY GOOD. THE COFFEE CAKE WAS AMAZING .MY FRIEND HAD ONE OF THEIR HUGE SCONES. LOVELY.WORTH A WEE VISIT.🐝🌺

Had afternoon tea for 4.... absolutely amazing food, wonderful cakes and very artistic, all home made and superb detail. Beat I have had in a long time.

We had a Christmas afternoon tea yesterday - the best ever - absolutely delicious!! Service excellent and lovely atmosphere

What an amazing little cafe. The food was delicious

Lovely place. Highly recommended 👌

Never been here before, it's very popular judging by the carpark, it's nestled within the fintry hills, it was the lunch menu at the time, a good selection for all tastes and needs, good value. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely day out with family. We booked the Afternoon High Tea & I also got the GF version. Great selection of sandwiches & cakes & tea pot refiled on request. Staff were very attentive and helpful.

Delicious food, reasonably priced and lovely service. What more could you ask for!

Service was efficient and friendly. Selection of food good variety and good quality. Good atmosphere.

Beautifully appointed rooms and decorated. We had lovely scones with jam and cream and coffees.

Great food and friendly service.

Fantastic food and drinks, service with a smile.

Arrived late afternoon midweek. Not been before. Followed signage. Staff v friendly. Prompt, polite service. We had coffee and cake. We recommend them both. Worth seeking out

This is my hidden gem. Staff are full of life, and positive energy. The place is amazing. If I want to please somebody a lot I take them there.

Lovely lunch with friends. Freshly made food from a small but varied menu. Daily specials available. Friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely cafe, the food is great and I love the decor.

Fabulous cake in really lovely surroundings.

Charming doesn't even begin to describe this café! Walking from the car park to the cafe is like stepping back in time to an idyllic "happily ever after" story. First, the lovely little hen house greets you, surrounded by a garden full of apple trees and happy fouls strutting about, or lying under trees or in the sunshine. Following around to the welcoming patio was an abundance of colourful flora displays, a wee bench up against a warm stone wall, and a peek of a pathway leading to the groomed pastures which were so well cared for. The café atmosphere beckons you to have a seat and just take in the carefully planned delightful touches of decor. My lunch was a delicious sweet potatoe soup, and a mushroom and leek quiche. Truly superb! My table mates, each enjoyed a different option, and every item looked amazing (The Brisket surely caught my eye!). Even if you only come for tea or coffee you will not be disappointed! The selection of baked goods is remarkable and draws visitors back again and again. My only sorrow is not having a vehicle to venture back again on my own. Travelling here was a breathtaking ride in itself. If you live in Scotland (you're truly blessed!) or passing through, be sure to put Fintry and The Courtyard Cafe on your "must see" list!

What an absolute delight of a cafe. I have visited a couple of times for cake and coffee, and it has been a treat. They have a great selection of delicious cakes and scones. My partner visited the cafe with her friends and enjoyed the food. Going to the cafe is a holistic experience. To get to the cafe, unless you are a local, you drive through really beautiful countryside. The cafe itself is very picturesque. The cafe has been created using, for the most part, old farm sandstone buildings. At the front of the cafe, there is outdoor seating in a pleasant, well tended garden area. Inside it is bright and comfortable with the tables well laid out. The staff are so friendly and really make you feel welcome. Inside the cafe there is a small gift area and an area where you can buy fresh milk from the machine. I would highly recommend the Courtyard Cafe as a destination to be visited. It may be worth booking ahead as it is, rightly very popular.

Lovely cafe in a great setting. Love the food and coffee and they sell milk and dairy products from their own herd! Highly recommended

Lovely lovely lovely! We has a delicious lunch here and the staff were fab and helping with dietary requirements.

We recently ordered a "at home afternoon tea" from the Courtyard Cafe for a special occasion, and it exceeded all expectations. The presentation was really pretty, creating a genuinely lovely experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. I thought it would be particularly perfect for anyone unable to venture out but who needs cheering up or needs a special treat. Personally, I'm already thinking about doing this again for someone I love when they're feeling under the weather.

Excellent food great service lovely ambience

Visited today for afternoon tea (gift voucher) and enjoyed the experience from start to finish. We booked in advance and notified of dietary requirements. Received a call the following day to check and clarify some of these. Nice touch. Onto the afternoon tea itself, we had tea (obviously) and I had a soft drink and my wife had a glass of Prosecco (the remainder of the mini bottle was also provided so she actually had 2 glasses). The food included 4 various sandwiches, and 2 mini savouries each, all very fresh and tasty. The sweets too were delicious; mini choc brownies, empire biscuits, fruit tarts, meringues and mini panna-cotta. There were also scones with jam and whipped cream. All amazing. The staff were lovely and attentive enough without being intrusive. All in all a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Beautiful little hideaway, spent lunch here and it was not only fab, but ambient atmosphere.

What a lovely spot! Really friendly service, great cakes and selection of hot drinks. Was extremely welcome break as we cycled past on our LEJOG ride

Great food, slow to serve, busy, advise book first, people were arriving and being turned away.

Fantastic afternoon tea.Exactly what I had imagined.Will definitely go back as the specials board looked amazing.

We found the Courtyard cafe by accident and fell in love with it on our visit to Scotland..Food fantastic, cakes to die for and staff so friendly, and prices good. They sell their own produce, Milk, butter (very tasty) and lots more. Well worrh a visit.

Night breakfast after walking in the hills.

This is a gem of a place well worth seeking out. Food/service and coffee was faultless and the place is tastefully done with great attention to detail. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Fantastic coffee and breakfast within gorgeous surroundings. Surrounded by the hills. Friendly staff who were very welcoming.

He visitado el Courtyard Cafe varias veces en los últimos años, solo, con amigos, en ocasiones familiares. Cada vez ha sido muy satisfactorio. La comida es excelente, el personal super amable y muy eficiente sin ser intrusivo. Recomiendo encarecidamente a cualquiera que visite la experiencia del restaurante en sí. Sin embargo, el entorno en el campo exuberante lo hace perfecto.

Excellent lunch with family & new baby. Hearty filling soup, panini , cakes to take away. Very friendly, helpful staff. Really pleasant visit after such horrible Feb. weather. We will definitely be back.

Fabulous cafe to stop off for coffee, cake or lunch. Superb location too with super views of surrounding countryside. Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Amazing cakes.

Great products fresh milk and I mean fresh milk yummieeeeee. Food always tastey. The sausage rolls great alittle pricey but nice.

Went here for lunch with my wife. Yet again, was not disappointed. Staff were excellent and attentive. Food was superb. Simple food done really well!!! Best part was the ice cream at the end. Made here and eaten here!!! Can’t get better provenance than that. Take your time when visiting as everything is prepared fresh ( I think my lettuce was plucked straight from the garden!!!). It’s worth the wait for the food. Perfect ending was sitting in the courtyard after lunch just listening to the birds. So peaceful!!!! Highly recommended.

We stayed overnight in one of the apartments (smallest & cheapest) on our biketrip through Western Scotland. It offered good value for money, especially the bath was welcome since the temperature was really low when we passed Fintry village. It’s amazing to see how Katy made herself a business, practically in the middle of nowhere (well, Glasgow is not too far away).

Friendly staff, good food and excellent milk and ice cream from the dairy shop. We were there for family wedding in the tin shed wedding venue next door (fantastic venue) Would make an effort to visit the cafe again if nearby

as opposed to telling you,i would rather you were surprised WOW, enjoy for those who haven't been over the crow road

I love coming here on a nice day as the drive over the Campsies to get here is lovely on a clear day. If its warm and dry in summer its blissful to sit outside and breath in that fresh country air. The food is wholesome - and piping hot - which i find a huge plus - nothing worse than luke warm soup. Great array of home baking on offer and some really interesting ice creams to take home as well. Lovely farm milk to take home as well. Pop over the courtyard and see if you fancy having some curtains bespoke made as well and go chat to the chickens that free range next door

A gorgeous day. Sitting outside. Delicious food. Kind waitress found us somewhere to eat as cafe inside was full. Lovely setting. Rosy red apples in the orchard. Wedding guests, bridesmaids and bride added to the day.

Very picturesque setting with a shabby chic interior but book in advance at the weekend, and parking can be a bit of an issue. At 1.30 we were informed they had run out of soup, and when asking for mayonnaise were told they didn't have any, which is strange given that one of us had a dish that contained it......that aside, perfectly pleasant dishes albeit not overwhelming with rather poor salad accompaniments. In my opinion £8 a bit pricy for a smallish panini with a few crisps and a little bit of salad, also the prawn and salmon open sandwich at £8.25 was rather lacking in prawns. The freshly baked pavlova and bakewell tart were very good with friendly attentive staff. Overall a very pleasant lunch but not outstanding. Will I return...probably but not for a while.

The setting and the decor is lovely, but some of the staff are very unfriendly. It made us feel like an inconvenience and we won't be rushing back. Shame, as the place looks lovely and the food was nice.

In search of some refuge on Easter Monday after a very brief jaunt onto the Campsies for our annual Easter Egg event, we came across this little gem of a place. The food - especially the home baking - was amazing and the lovely staff coped very well with our large group - including 4 youngsters - descending on them unannounced. A great venue for a weekend jaunt out for some lunch or coffee, it has a farm shop and interior business too! Will definitely return when the weather improves a bit for a good wander round outside to see the chickens and have another delicious bowl of carrot & corriander soup :-)

Menu was interesting, the soup was lovely, the environment was very attractive and comfortable. Food and drinks came promptly. I look forward to going back next time I'm in the area.

Estábamos buscando Loup de Fintry (cascada), pero llegó a esta hermosa Granja Cafetería cum cum lácteos tienda de souvenirs. Rica comida con gran ambiente. Las instalaciones al aire libre disponible con personal muy cortés profesional y amable. Todos los interiores están en venta con leche fresca de granja pasteurizados también a la venta para llevar a casa.

He estado aquí dos veces para comer y en ambas ocasiones la sopa ha estado fuera de este mundo. Hoy fui con mi gran y ella también estaba entusiasmado sobre el café; desde su ubicación hasta el precioso "menú a un precio muy razonable". En un raro día soleado nos sentamos y disfrutamos de la tranquilidad de la ubicación - interior es muy bien decoradas. Sin duda le dan una oportunidad a este sitio, puede ser difícil de encontrar pero está bien señalizado - vale la pena el viaje! Limonada de frambuesa y helado casero honeycomb era justo lo que estábamos buscando en un día precioso veranos. No puedo esperar a volver a probar más!

La primera vez que hemos estado aquí y no será la última.

Este sitio encarna absolutamente todo me encanta. Desde su elegante decoración country en mal estado hecho con un gusto impecable y creatividad.

Paramos aquí para taza de té pero terminamos una merienda, aunque estaba a sólo 11. 30! ! Una joya preciosa de un lugar. Anidado en el real y decorado con Campsies estilo. Muy shabby chic, pero más énfasis en el chic. Que no sólo la comida sino también locales, mobiliario y los nac de NIC. Podría haber pasado más tiempo allí, pero tanto en un apretado calendario eran como estábamos haciendo un viaje por carretera del Reino Unido y se esperaba un amigo en Gales. Nos encantó el Campsies. Justo en la puerta de Glasgow, pero tan salvaje y natural. Tendremos que pasar más tiempo en Escocia la próxima vez. Esperamos que comprar una caravana para poder pasar más tiempo viendo el Reino Unido.

Best hot creamy coffee I have ever had. With a warm welcome we were seated. Menu specials explained and cake picked. Sitting in a converted farmhouse with delightful surroundings listening to the little birds chirping away. Wonderful. Not a great variety of food but ok...

El patio es muy bonito con mesas distribuidas alrededor de tres zonas, cada una con un ambiente distinto. Frescos de la quiché horno era delicioso con una guarnición pequeña ensalada, seguido por una esponja victoria que sin duda pase volando con colores en cualquier bake off. Disfrutamos mucho de nuestra visita y nos encontramos que el precio sea razonable teniendo en cuenta la alta calidad.

Tan pronto como entras en el umbral el cálido y acogedor aroma de fresca para hornear y cómodas, muebles de calidad y una decoración satisfacer todos los sentidos. Nos recomendaron el Courtyard Cafe por amigos y sin duda hace honor a su reputación. Comida de alta calidad y bebidas servidos sin demora por el más agradable, bien cuidada y personal. Para satisfacer aún más, el comprador es recompensado con una variedad de productos que van desde muebles finos en productos lácteos hechos dentro de la granja. Un poco alejado pero bien vale la pena el viaje.

Family visit to Scotland and was taken to cafe as they liked coming here. We drove through countryside to visit. We ordered cream teas and they were happy to give us our scones the way we asked. They were very tasty and crumbly with lovely tasting jam and cream. The staff were very friendly and the setting was lovely.

Having visited The Courtyard on many occasions,and thoroughly enjoyed the experience I was very disappointed to find that they would not accept a booking for a table for six after 1PM.No explanation was offered other than this is a none negotionable policy despite being a regular customer.

There we were driving leisurely west through the remote Campsie Fells, anticipating at best a packet of crisps and a soft drink in a dowdy pub en route, then we saw a sign to the Courtyard Cafe just off the road entering Fintry. What an unexpected find! A wonderfully located house and gardens, with charming and tastefully decorated interiors, serving a fine range of reasonably priced snacks and meals. If you're driving through the Campsies and need refreshments, this must surely be the best place to stop.

In some ways I think we represented a nightmare booking.. Last minute, big party, celebrating a birthday. The courtyard cafe stepped up wonderfully. Thank you for taking us in, serving up delicious food and even singing happy birthday to the birthday girl. You even graciously put up with the hire car with the flat tyre (no spare) and let us wait for the rescue truck. I have been a customer of the courtyard since its earliest days, and I was so proud to have been able to take my friends to your establishment. Our party consisted of travellers from New Zealand, China and the USA. Much praise for the home made soup, scones, coffee cake and ice cream. Thanks guys!

We stopped here for lunch after a lovely drive over the Campsie Fells. The cafe is beautifully decorated, cosy and eclectic and they have their own hens for the eggs....right outside the door!Staff were friendly, service good. Will be back.

what a great wee find this cafe was. `Cafe` certainly does not lead you to expect the lovely interiors of the Courtyard cafe. Staff were super efficient and very friendly. Food was all home cooked and excellent. 5* in every possible way. Will definitely be back!

My wife and I stopped for coffee at this delightful working farm conversion. Decor excellent and we found the staff very pleasant and efficient. Food was delicious but we did not have space to sample their home produced ice creams.

We were recommended this by a friend and on a very wet and windy day we decided to give it a go.When we arrived no tables were available and they took our name and after a short wait were directed to our table.The food turned out to be excellent,I had the ploughman's and it was very tasty could have had a bit more cheese but all in all it was excellent.Compared to our local garden centres it was good value for money

No gluten free dairy free lunches and the prawn marie rose just all sauce soaked into bread horrible. Soup rather bland and cakes looked ok but not that great

We visited today for a late lunch to celebrate my husbands birthday. After waiting for a table for a short while we ordered our lunch - Ploughmans Lunch and Rustic Sausage Roll - which was excellent, presented very well and very tasty. However all was ruined when my husband selected a slice of cake and ordered tea for two to be brought to our table. We waited and waited and asked the waitress to check. We waited and waited then the people on the next table went and chose their cakes and tea. The same waitress who we askedto check then came back and asked if we wanted to order cake etc. We reminded her that we had ordered already. The table next us were then served with their cake and tea, the same waitress then asked if we were ready to order and when we pointed out we had ordered coffee and walnut cake she said it was finished as the table next us had taken the last of it. My husband saw red at this point and said we would not order anything and requested the bill and the managers attention.The manager then apologised for the delay and We reminded her it was not on to order an item that was available and then the order being ignored and seeing the table next us enjoy the cake chosen and not getting to enjoy the slice of cake so eagerly awaited.Clearly the waiting staff were weekend, probably students, who had not got a clue about what they were to do. To the managers credit the bill was cancelled with profuse apologies. However we will not return and do not recommend this cafe until they get there act together by training staff correctly so that the customer experience is improved significantly.

Thanks to TripAdvisor we stumbled on this place whilst out for a wee mother's day drive. What a stroke of luck. Lovely little cafe with beautiful shabby chic decor (a lot of which were items for sale), nice and bright. Despite being mother's day we got a table straight away for two adults and our little baby. Enjoyed tea and lovely homemade scones in a nice relaxing atmosphere. Our waitress was so nice and friendly.Set in an active farm, our baby was thoroughly entertained by the chickens on the approach from the car park!Now we've found it, we'll definitely be back! My mum will love this place!Thank you :)

Nice lunch, when we were eventually served our food. We waited 35 / 40 minutes from being served our drinks (including tea) before we were served our food. The restaurant was rather busy but a few people were complaining about the slow service today. Been before and been delighted and hope to have better service on our next visit. We ended up giving up and going elsewhere to have coffee / cake to finish our lunch. When we were finally approached I made it known that their service on Saturday was abysmal. When I went to the cashier to pay there were 4 or 5 assistants all standing around chatting. Not good for business! They have a nice shop area with unusual gifts and cards and also a farm - nice to see the chickens which are fenced off next to the car park. Usually a really nice day out!

Visited on a busy day, Sunday, Valentine's Day, and had a wee wait for a table. Not too long, and we were directed to a couple of sofas for our lunch within 15 minutes. Tea arrived quickly, the soup/sandwich combos not so rapidly: but it was busy!Food was enjoyable, staff pleasant and prices reasonable. It was a sunny day, pleasant for a drive, which may have contributed to the amount of custom, but it may be best to book if you are intending to visit, rather than chance by, as we did.The venue also has a licence to sell alcohol, and has an extensive menu, plenty of parking and interesting surroundings. Items and ornaments on display are for sale.