D'nisi Stranraer in Dumfries & Galloway

I was very disappointed buy the service and over expensive, and the cafe needs a good clean and I won’t be back ether as they don’t treat male customers as they should.

I regularly pop in for a leisurely breakfast. It is always top quality no matter if it is a full cooked breakfast or a tasty scone. I have never had a bad one, there are always some seasonal specials to try- this morning was a yummy hot cross bun scone. On the odd occasion I am in for lunch there is a varied menu and always a choice of delicious soups. The staff are friendly and efficient always ready to give recommendations. To top it off the coffee is great varied seating means there is always a spot for quietly reading or larger groups having a chat.

Excellent service and extremely good value for money,very nice atmosphere extremely good choice of food and very friendly staff

hello what a warm welcome I received at this loveky coffee shop and restaurant. .I'm currently walking the entire UK coast path solo for the RNLI with my Big agnes tent Aggie and arrived with my huge backpack and the girls were lovely. Great coffee great service wonderful location. fully recommend thus lovely place. thank you for making me so welcome .

Visited the cafe as we also do when down in Stranraer, very disappointed. Staff chatting behind counter and took a while to serve, we both order tea, I got and empire biscuit and my partner got a scone. My tea cup had lipstick on it and when I took it back , the girl behind the counter grabbed it from my hand and gave me another cup , no apology was given. The empire biscuit was ok and my partner said his scone was dry. We have been in often and the scones etc have always been nice but not this time . Overall extremely disappointing

Warm friendly welcome by 3 lovely ladies. Good chat, friendly service and excellent recommendations. 10/10 for cheese scone. Spotless. Spacious. Dogs welcome upstairs.

I was looking for something to eat while at work in Stranraer. I saw the cafe and went in. The girls who were serving were absolutely lovely. Super friendly and welcoming. I got a roll and sausage and a large tomato soup. The roll was ok but the soup was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely visit again.

We were not expecting to discover such a great place for coffee on a wet Tuesday in November. Delicious coffee and pastries and a warm welcome for us and our two dogs was a surprise and delight. Dogs are only permitted upstairs on the first floor, but comfy sofas and shelves full of books meant we could have stayed there all morning! However the sun came out at last so we grabbed the opportunity for a walk at the well kept harbour. Dnisi highly recommended!

Excellent coffee. Especially the Java variety. They know how to make macchiato, not everybody does. Cakes also looked very tempting but I am on a diet. Pleasant ambiance, polite staff. I am sure we will be there again.

Good food and drink at a well priced eatery in the centre of town. If I lived in Stranraer I would return regularly.

Connoisseur coffee for the descending drinker. Choice of house blend or guest roast with free extra shot. Delicious and friendly service Good selection of light bites

There are lots of cafes in Stranraer, but we chose this one as it stated things were hand made and also the sausages were link sausages. They were Asda frozen ones so were the potato cakes and cheap wafer thin boiled bacon. The breakfast is supermarket value and they charge £7.95 no tomatoes or mushrooms. The Asda van pulled up and unloaded as we were eating. The staff are unfriendly and we were never asked if our meal was okay. Really annoyed that places think they can ask top prices and serve the cheapest supermarket rubbish, it’s nothing short of theft. The sausages were inedible.

service was good food was 50 50 sausages wernt the best or the haggis or beans rest was good easy to find coffee was good just shame about the sausages and not being the best lacking taste

Visited this coffee shop on a few occasions lately both with friends and was treated like diry by whom I believe is the manager! Always yaps about the track and trace sheet when she clearly watched us do it as we enter the premises and asks to do it again?? Then she proceeded to ask about a face covering which I also believe she should not be questioning and enforcing medically exempt people to wear them. She has a really horrible attitude which has really put us of visiting again

Possibly one of my favourite little cafes in Scotland. I’ve been coming here for about two years now on and off as a place to relax study and work. I like to sit upstairs with my laptop and enjoy the warm and welcoming environment. The food is excellent and beautifully presented. But undoubtedly, my favourite thing about this place, is the atmosphere. The calm and cozy interiors are matched perfectly with the smooth and soothing gentle low-fi jazz which fills the air, creating a delicately secluded little nest away from the rest of the world. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to read, study or just relax, this is the place has it all. I should also end by mentioning the warm and welcoming staff who make this pleasant little place just that little bit more perfect. - Amy :)

Visited Dnisi on 2 occasions. First class coffee , great toasted sandwiches and ciabbata with varied fillings and mouthwatering deserts. Highly recommend.

We were in the area for a week and we visited 3 times. Great food, very friendly staff, plenty of vegetarian & vegan options, great coffee, good value. Highly recommend!

Stopped by for lunch and really enjoyed it. The food is good quality, tasty and nicely presented. There is a good menu selection and tables available both inside and outside on the pavement. Overall very nice!

I chose the guest Brazilian coffee and was not disappointed. Along with a slice of caramel shortbread, Dnisi provided a welcome and reviving break in a day's walking. I didn't find their Covid instructions as easy to follow as other places, however that may have...

This is just small ordinary cafe in the middle of Stranraer but it charged the highest prices we encountered all week for coffee and scones on our trip through the Lake District, the Scottish Borders and the Scottish Highlands. £11.25 for 2 coffees and 2...

Very welcoming and polite staff. Great choice of scones including pear& cinnamon, white chocolate & lime, iced raspberry& vanilla, fruit etc. Also choice of coffee strength.

This cafe was so much better than I expected - freshly roasted coffee and fab scones in interesting flavours. The staff we friendly and helpful, and the seating is comfortable and not squished together. I highly recommend this cafe!

Stopped here for a coffee on our way back to Edinburgh. Staff were so nice and helpful. We ended up having a delicious bowl of Tomato Basil soup with our coffees. The brown bread with the soup was also delicious! Thanks for a nice experience.

Lovely wee cafe, coffee was much needed after a night camping and chocolate cheesecake brownie was amazing, staff friendly and easy covid check in, all round a great wee find 😉👌

Having a walk about to waste a bit of time and decided to call in and have a coffee they look to have the coronavirus covered lots of measures put in place coffee was ok and service with a smile ..

Visiting Stranraer and we had a recommendation to come here. I ordered a baked potatoe with prawns. The portion was massive and it was great. We also had a portion of wedges which we also tasty. Very busy place with friendly staff. Food fantastic.

Called in as we were going to Cairnryan ferry. Ordered 2 cups of coffee and biscuits. Filled in virus details whilst waiting. Friendly staff. Would call again and order food next time

FOOD: Toasted ciabatta with ham and mozzarella - very tasty, came with side of sweet potato fries and salad. (Half of fries were burnt, but still plenty to eat). Home-made scones were perfect! (If slightly overpriced). COFFEE: Best cappuccino in Town - go for the...

Bit of attitude from the staff as I asked what milk was in the hot chocolate. Couldn't give me a alternative so I asked for a fruti tuti. Asked whay the ingredients were for ignored 2 times. She made it anyways. I won't be first...

Lovely friendly place, nothing was too much trouble and great food.Very impressed with our experience Thank you.

Great place for a coffee and a cake. Really nice helpful and friendly staff too. My daughter said her vanilla milkshake and chocolate brownie were 5 stars.

Got a lovely cup of coffee and traybake at table on pavement prior to lockdown being being lifted. Almost felt normal......

When our boat got cancelled we stumbled upon this gem. Amazing coffee and scones. Owners and staff were lovely. Couldn’t recommend more.

We stopped on a cold wet day and had excellent coffee's and scones. Really nice clotted cream. The gf brownie was delicious too.. The staff were very friendly. The room was really nice with a good atmosphere.

We were in Stranraer for a few hours and went into D'nisis by lucky chance. Manager disinfecting tables rigoursly when we entered. He was full of chat and banter.They had a good range of food and pastries He recommended the scones and he was spot on. They were delicious as was the coffee. Self service was quite prompt and pleasant.Will look out the Glasgow cafe for future reference. Excellent.

Coffee and cake stop on a cold and windy day. Scone was amazing and my husband enjoyed the caramel shortcake. Great coffee, too. Friendly service.

Called in one wet windy morning, beautiful relaxing place with amazing scones and lovely coffee , well worth a visit.

Always pop in here when I'm in town. Really good coffee and always different guest blends. The scones are huge! It's no bother for them catering for my dairy free daughter, they even do a vegan pizza and amazing vegan cake. They have a cosy little corner with kids toys, admittedly they have seen better days and could do with a refresh but it's nice to just have a cuppa while they play. Could do with a baby change unit in the downstairs loo especially as there is room but that's a minor thing. Staff are really lovely and nothing is too much trouble.

Another little gem of a coffee shop, very pleasant inside and loads of seating (more upstairs), lots of home baking and delicious treats to tempt

My wife and I quite often call in here for a coffee and usually a cake or scone. Service is always with a smile. They usually have a new speciality coffee on offer if you fancy a change.

Called in to D'nisi having seen that it was obviously rather popular mid morning with very few tables spare. A good sign. Ordered at the counter, - a special Americano coffee (+£0.30), a decaf Americano coffee and two extra cheesy scones. Price was £10.80 - which is certainly not cheap. Have to say that the coffees were good, but the cheese scones, having been advertised as award winning lacked cheese, and they were rather crumbly too. If they were 'extra' cheesy as ordered then we were certainly mis-sold. Hence my 'average' rating.

My wife and I popped in for a snack at lunctime. I had a very nice plate of soup with bread and she had a sandwich. Food was of a high standard and the service was good.

On a wet and windy day the attraction of a hot drink and somewhere warm was an attractive option.Although only intending to have a warm drink the food on adjacent tables both looked and smelt appetising.We settled on the home made soup followed by fresh baked scone, together with coffee, all of which were delicious in particular the scones.The staff were really friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

While visiting Stranraer for the first time for the Oyster festival we wanted to sit quietly with a nice coffee. We couldn’t resist the Scones once we had seen them. I had the raspberry and coconut and a chai latte. The latte could’ve been a wee bit hotter but was lovely. Along with the scone you get your butter,jam and clotted cream. It was lovely. Nice and clean with very friendly staff.

As a town, Stranraer has definitely seen better days, but this lovely cafe is probably our favourite when visiting - great coffee, lovely food.

This place has wonderful cappuccino and some of the loveliest scones I've found in Scotland. And at their outdoor tables, you can sit outside and watch the town go by.

While visiting Stranraer for a week earlier this month, my friends and I made almost daily visits to Dnisi. The staff are friendly and efficient, the prices are reasonable, there is comfortable seating inside and outside, and the cappuccino and scones with jam and clotted cream are to die for!

This cafe works hard and is rewarded by being a busy spot in town. Friendly staff and lots of choice available. I particularly liked how you could order drinks to be ‘extra hot’ so I could have a ‘hot chocolate’ not a ‘luke warm’ one that you get when you go to a chain coffee shop.

Came in yesterday with my girls who just love the soup. Summer holiday treat for them for lunch. Quick service helpful staff and beautiful lunch.

Arrived late lunch time. Menu shows soup varieties for each day. Panini’ toasties etc. But not what fillings available. When placing our order, the girl at the till was speaking to another staff member and we had to repeat our order. Having said this, the service afterwards was fine and the burgers that we had decided upon were really tasty and well presented.

First time customers. On entry we found plenty if room. Staff were friendly with a smile nice atmosphere. Food well presented hot and fresh, very tasty. The mochachino needed a little more chocolate but on the whole a very pleasant visit. I'm a retired London Chef so very picky. They fed all 5 of us adults and even heated the twins baby food up. Only cost £40 we had chicken salad sandwiches potato wedges with chilli and dip, panini with tuna n salad, cheeseburger with fresh salad and wedges. Michachinos needed a little more chocolate but still very nice and one had the tea. Very satisfying visit.

The picture adverts of scones in their window attracted us to eat here. It was fairly busy but there were tables free (Saturday lunch time). There’s a good selection of paninis, foccacias, toasties etc... available along with plenty of other tasty treats. They have a good selection of huge homemade scones, some being unusual but very tasty flavours (banana and chocolate/orange and ginger). My husband enjoyed his focaccia. My cheese and onion panini lacked onion though. It came with a small side salad. The coleslaw was beautiful.

Always a really warm and friendly welcome from the staff in this little coffee house Excellent coffee with a choice of coffee offered. Lovely toasted tea cake to accompany the coffee. Will be back very soon. Can highly recommend

Went for coffee late in the afternoon and whilst we thought we might eat here it was clear that they were shutting at 5pm.

Pleasant staff Great coffee Reasonable prices Great food Best cafe in the area by far I would definitely visit this cafe again

Great cosy little resturant. Excellent service.qqq¹3 Great range of scones. I tried the Orange and Ginger with clotted cream. There are a couple of power points just inside the door to the left. Great coffee.

Popped in for a much needed coffee break. Mid morning in February was relatively busy, which is always a good sign, mainly llocals. Nice surroundings, comfortable.

Called into this café when recently home in the town! Very disappointed! Poorly presented ... appeared dirty ... dirty floors & tables & café not busy at all. Also disappointed that no table service offered!

I visited here with my dad for a cup of tea and a bit of cake. The original service was fine, the cup of tea was good and it is very clean but that’s really where the positives stop.

From the second you step in the door all the good smells surround you! Really good hot chocolate which I’m sure kids would love and the scones are amazing

Only had a coffee here but that was good and the selection of cakes was amazing - though we resisted.

Visiting Stranraer, lived here as a kid. Typically, heavens opened as we got here. Dnisi does paninis, toasties, etc, but they also have a couple of Middle Eastern offerings - hopefully as time goes on and they train us customers they will be able to have more! I had shakshuka (spelling?)-spicy tomato sauce with two eggs in. Delucious, and never had it before.

We do like to try different places... and so decided to try Dnisi... pleased we did excellent coffee (including our favourite the Cortado) and lavish scones. Will be back for more!

Dnisi Stranraer have recently introduced a new specials menu and the middle Eastern Shakshuka spiced tomato dish is fantastic. The combination of egg and spicey tomato works really well. A thoroughly enjoyable lunch. My favourite meal to eat at the moment.

Popped in for a cup of tea. Service very good and choice of gluten free cakes. Menu well laid out making it easy to select something to eat which is allergy free without the embarrassment of asking the staff

Usually this is our go to coffee shop when visiting but this time things were not so good. Empty, dirty tables even though not busy, staff meetings/appraisals being held in prominent tables, presumed manager too busy on laptop with coffee at prominent table to advise/lead staff, we were not advised on more than one occasion that guest coffee was more expensive, white choc and lime scones had large inedible zest chunks on 2 completely separate days. Dogs only welcomed outside yet upstairs always quiet. Outside tables divided into smoking/nonsmoking plus dogs but th3 smoking tables waft into non smoking so you have no choice......also milkshakes were very late in coming out compared to other orders......not sure now if we will be back next time.

I was in Stranraer twice recently, one on a Sunday afternoon, and the other early on a weekday morning, but on each occasion with a stroppy toddler very much in need of amusement. D’nisi’s came to my rescue! Their coffee (for me) and pancake (for the toddler) were just what we needed, and everyone who worked there was super-friendly to the bairn. Many thanks and keep up the excellent work.

We stopped here for coffee and decide to try a home made scone, the date and walnut were fantastic and were served with jam and cream, delicious as was the coffee, don't walk by this gem.

I find this place inviting. The service is always great and speedy. The food is nice and they have a great selection of cakes.

Wide choice of coffees, recommend scone(s) accompaniment will keep you going for hours. Plenty cake and other choices makes it good place for casual stop ins.

Scone was really hard and crumbled at the sight of my knife and you could use the scone as a weapon it was that hard. You only get one butter and one jam and you need to pay for extra! ! Overpriced rubbish.

Lots of average coffee shops in town, dnsisi is way above any I've ever tried,(which is most ) great variety of coffee's which is made to suit your requirements. Staff are efficient and pleasent. Comfy seating inside and out,with chatty locals passing by .

Called in here on a brief visit to Stranraer. Delicious, strong coffee at a reasonable price, prepared by friendly and efficient staff. Good, varied food menu for lunches and a good selection of cakes and scones on display. Larger seating area upstairs. Three beautifully clean unisex toilets upstairs too.

Dnisi Is a nice little coffee shop in the heart of the town. The staff are always friendly and polite and attentive. The food is good (Soups in patricular) and well priced ,and there is some outside seating at the front of the shop. The shop has a good atmosphere with the staff always happy and greeting you with a smile when you come through the door.

Im not a coffee drinker per se, however, I do love a quality cup of coffee. This place makes its own blend and my husband and I would both highly recommend a visit- he is a coffee drinker! Quality blend- chocolately , bitter and smooth on the palate.

Stopped off for a hot choc and cake on a cold, snowy day..... and what a great decision! Quick, friendly service, great hot choc...... and THE best brownie ever! And I’ve eaten a lot of brownies! Lovely little coffee cafe... why would you visit one of the big chains, when you can have perfection here?!!?

- been here on a few occasions, love coming in for the fudge scones their yummy!! always fresh and huge! highly recommended! will be back in the near future

We were desperate to find any place open for breakfast and coffee before checking in at the ferry and were lucky to stumble upon this place. I had the vegetarian breakfast, which included the BEST veggie sausage I'd ever tasted. And their guest coffee was so good that I - an avid hater of coffee - got a small latte to go. And liked it. The staff was also incredibly friendly and lovely for an early morning.

A group of five of us went in for a quick lunch, red onion chutney was really some red onion chopped up , the chicken salad was processed chicken and iceberg lettuce , the chicken and bacon club panini was bland , the mozzarella and ham panini had so little filling in they may well have just brought the bread out , the only good point was the coffee was nice

Recibió sonriente y aroma de café. Limpia ordenada decoración cálida y acogedora. Demasiado calor para nuestro gusto, así que optamos por sentarnos afuera. Bollo de frutas ordenados y un bollo de queso café y té. Pagamos y nos quedamos fuera. Nos dieron los bollos de...

Situado en la calle de enfrente. John's Castle, en un día lluvioso, estábamos buscando un bocadillo a la hora del almuerzo. Tenía la opción de dos cafeterías pero elegimos D'nisei. Muchas mesas y elección de asientos estándar o cómoda. Gran variedad en el menú, pero...

Cortado de una taza de café y un bocadillo - la comida era adorable. El personal era muy acogedor y amable. Impecablemente limpio. Pasteles parecía increíble pero no podría haber comido más!

Fui en aquí para el almuerzo y pasamos la sopa y sándwich seguido por una verdaderamente deliciosa casa hizo un bollo con queso. La sopa era casero y caliente. Toda la comida era razonable y este es un café muy cómodo en el centro de...

Fuimos en una tarde lluviosa de viernes. Realmente disfrutamos de la panini, especialmente el pan. A los niños les encantó el chocolate caliente que en la leche podría girar solos. Personal amable.

Åt frukost här på morgonen vilket var okej med pannkakor, grekisk yoghurt, macka och te och kaffe. Allt bra förutom...

Nice coffee. Some of the cakes and biscuits are not fresh .ordered millionaire shortbread and the shortbread was very soft and not fresh

We had coffee and scones,the scones were to die for full of whole walnuts,very tasty,the staff were very pleasant and accomodating

Food was delicious, good value for money. Homemade soup, panini, baked potatoes all delicious. Homemade scones too !

Not a bad little coffee shop with a nice selection of cakes and panini's. The staff are friendly and helpful and there is a nice atmosphere in the shop. Great for a little pick me up when you are feeling a bit peckish or just fancy a coffee and a little rest.

I am a regular in D'Nisi and the reason that I come back again and again is the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. I have young children and there is a good toy corner for them to keep them amused. There is no other coffee shop in Stranraer that has the facilities for children to play with toys while you can relax with a coffee and scone.I can be quite picky when it comes to coffee and they never disappoint in making an good coffee, whether it is to sit in or takeaway. Caitlin, Jennifer and Kate are all excellent at making a latte to rival any of the bigger chains like Costa or Starbucks.The staff are always so friendly and welcoming and I make sure whenever I have friends and family visiting we make a trip to D'Nisi.

On visit to Stranraer to meet a friend we had coffees and a bite in D'nisi. 10/10 what a lovely place. Staff were so friendly and attentive and really good value for money. If back in Stranraer, I would make a point of going there again. Wish there were more places like this.

On holiday with friends and stopped here for coffee and cake. Lovely place and really good variety on the menu, we struggled to choose. So many coffee syrups! Had a cinnamon latte and shared a fruit scone as it was so large! There are 6 different scones available each day, wow. Enough space for 2 buggies, which is good. The atmosphere was good as it wasn't too noisy. Highly recommend.

Stopped in for coffee, which was really good, and struggled to resist a tempting range of cakes/pastries. Staff very friendly.

D'nisi, what a place. Couldn't believe my eyes due to the lack of organisation, staff carrying on in the shop floor. One of the dark headed girls seems to be good at telling the young girls what to do. Seen management picking scones and cakes with fingers. Rubbish lying on the floor at the dishes and dirty tables. I ordered a pot of tea to find it tasted stale there obviously not been dried and being left with water turning sour in them. Wouldn't advise folks.

Interesting cafe/bar menu with lots of possibilities, beautiful cakes, but why do they run out of basics like soup on a regular basis, good if you catch them in time

The cafe was busy last Saturday, staff are very helpful and polite, most of my friends got what they wanted, the coffee was good but not the best in the town. So why a poor score? Tables and floors were dirty, the loos needed cleaned. Pulled pork with wedges, had cold pork in a sauce and inedible rubbery wedges. Although the portion was large the way it was served maybe part of the reason it was so poor. The place has got its good points, please sort out the weaknesses.

The coffee is probably the best in town and the scones are perfect. The atmosphere is great and the music is enjoyable. Will decently come back. It's a brilliant place.

Visited D'nisi yesterday morning for coffee. Found the music blaring which together with the background conversation made it uncomfortable. Will not return.

Very very busy place. Locals seemed to love it and I have to admit the atmosphere was good. Breakfast was brill Plenty of menu options too. Staff were good too. If feeling hungry or even hungover this place will do it for you

Often visit Dnisi for lunch, for both takeaway and sit in. Children's meals are reasonably priced and not to large. My children love having a baby hot chocolate! Very friendly, helpful service from the staff who do a great job despite being busy most of the time. Nice food, always interesting soups and scones on offer. good portion sizes too.