Eli's Crafts, Cakes and Coffee in Aberdeenshire

Always brilliant cakes and hot food home made by Eli - now made extra fine with coffee from thenew much-improved machine!

This was our second visit to Gardenstown. Last time we just had coffee and cake in this lovely café. We stopped for lunch this time and enjoyed delicious soup. For such an out of the way village, this café is always busy. It’s well worth a visit.

We found this hidden gem last year in Sept 23 while we were on holiday for 2 weeks in Gardenstown. We are back in the area, Turriff this time and knew we would be calling to Eli's cafe and we were not disappointed. Eli and her staff are so welcoming even to the 4 legged visitors. Thats what made us come back daily last year. There is a lovely back seating area and seats on the front however this time we sat in the shop with our dog Narla. The sandwiches are filled with home made fillings and a side salad. The coffee is amazing, the cakes well give them a try for yourself. All served on decorated china plates and cups. Then while your eating the art work for sale catches your eyes. There is something special about Eli's cafe and we will definately be back during our holiday this next 2 weeks. X

Abbiamo preso tea e dolcetti e tutto era squisito. Il personale era estremamente gentile, hanno risposto a tutte le nostre domande con pazienza e ci hanno servito con cortesia

Nice friendly cafe , lovely coffee and cheese scone. Have little gifts too. Brought some heather honey marmalade which was delicious. Would recommend, but it does get very busy especially in high season so get there early.

Popped in during a visit to Gardenstown. Both had a slice of cake and a juice, also took away a blackpudding sausage roll for another days meal. Cakes were lovely, tasty and really light. Staff were lovely. Enjoyed a good blether with them all. Also some lovely craft bits available to buy. Toilets available on site. Would recommend

Ideal for a refreshment break in this lovely village. The sausage roll is amazing but, be warned, you may wish to share one! Also lovely cakes etc. Tea out of a classic tea pot is a bonus……

Amazing little cafe. Nice outside area at the back and they welcome dogs. The cake was to die for. Generally I always find cake a little dryer out or icing aged whenever visiting any cafe but the cake here was spot on. I had the coffee cake and the kids had the chocolate cake. Lovely little souvenirs to buy. Highly recommend.

Hidden gem we “found”. Had a lovely pie and sausage roll. Some Victoria sponge. Amazing coffee. Excellent tea in beautiful china. Bought some fresh eggs and enjoyed looking at the crafts but sadly didn’t purchase this time. Prompt, cheerful service. Biscuits for our dog. Haste us back.

A wonderful and quaint little spot in the fishing village of Gardenstown. Staying here for a month and visited on Saturday morning for a coffee. A busy little place that welcomes you with open arms! Great cake (tried Mango cake for the first time) and cappuchino. Lots of locally made crafts available too. We will be back again! They also subscribe to Too Good To Go which is great!

Perfect little cafe. Really nice setting and the staff were really nice and friendly. We ordered several items of hot food (steak pie, soup, sausage rolls) and they all taste incredible. We also tried the cakes which were really moist and delicious. The hot chocolate was one of the best I have ever had. There is also a host of artwork and crafts to purchase. Could not recommend highly enough. Must try if in the area!

We have been to Gardenstown for 2 holidays and have always managed to miss the opening times of this little cafe. This third time, we made time to visit and are so glad we did! The staff are so lovely and welcoming and the chocolate cake - wow! One of the best I've ever had. It was so soft and moist and densely chocolately. The red velvet cake was also delicious. Do try and visit if you can. You will not be disappointed.

We dropped in here around 30 mins before closing while we were exploring the various small communities along the coast. Great to recharge us. Had coffee and cake. The cake was superb - carrot 🥕 cake - possibly the best we’ve ever had. The coffee was good - could have been a little stronger for my personal taste with a little less milk. Nice crafts on display and clean toilets - free car park around the corner.

We called in on a cold winter day with our little dog, and the staff were so lovely and welcoming. It is dog friendly so he was able to stay inside with us! We had coffee, cakes, soup and toasties, all of which were absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back 😊

Hidden gem!! Unique cafe with a great team to welcome all in Gardenstown- lots to delight with all in-housemade home bakes/ cakes / sandwiches/ sweet and savoury pies/ salads and more daily specials - great gifts from local artists and crafters- inside and out seating. Elinor’s scones are baked throughout the day to keep up with demand- delicious! teas and own blend expresso drinks are great for in house or takeaway- Really enhanced our Gamrie stay- highly recommended

We got to the village mid morning and called for a coffee. Once inside couldn’t resist having a bite to accompany it. We were welcomed by the staff who were really friendly and interested in where we had come from and what we were doing. The cakes and savouries were second to non and we can highly recommend it. The service was great, the food was all home made and delicious. We asked for a cheese scone but they had run out, the owner nipped in the kitchen to make some more whilst we had something else. She told us to come back in half an hour and presented us with a freshly baked cheese scone courtesy of the house. What service and definitely worth a visit. Good parking, even for Motorhomes, a lovely harbour village to enjoy and great atmosphere. Pity there is only 5 stars.

Eli's is a very lovely Place to take a break. The Staff is very kind and helps if you are struggeling to choose a cake. (There are many) We enjoyed a delicous chocolate mint cake and some scones.

Fantastic. We had the full afternoon tea. Great service, great food particularly the to die for scones. A must.

Wonderful little spot in Gardenstown for a light lunch, good coffee and something sweet - of course all home made! Great atmosphere, lovely service and nothing to wish for!

My family were visiting the area and were delighted to find this little gem of a place while stopping off at Gardenstown. It is so quaint and pretty and inside, although small, it is comfortable and cosy. We admired all the craft items that are for sale, and which gave us lots of interesting things to look at during our visit. The scones were delicious and the tea was served in old china, which was a lovely touch. What was even more delightful than the food and drink was the friendliness of the 3 serving staff. They were chatty and friendly and made our visit extra special and one of the highlights of our holiday.

Warm, welcoming, fabulous food. The days specials (just pre Christmas) of corn chowder followed by hot turkey and cranberry pasty were excellent, and the cake display looked superb. Eli's is justifiably an institution in the village, with locals and with visitors.

Ordered a coffee, red velvet cake and a breakfast quiche For me the breakfast quiche was probably the best quiche I've eaten in my life. It was full of flavour and extremely tasty. My friend let me try some red velvet cake which most times I've tried red velvet cake I don't like it however..... this cake wasn't overpowering nor sickly it was perfect! Definitely worth a visit for anyone in the area

I discovered this cute coffee shop while visiting Gardenstown with family. They have some lovely crafts on sale and we all made a purchase or two. Staff were relaxed and friendly. We were all happy with a ‘fine piece’ and tea or coffee. Will definitely be back to support a great local business.

Up from Edinburgh to visit my friend who lives here and drove all the way to Gardentown just to go to this cafe for something to eat. My friend has been there on a few occasions and never been disappointed. I’m going to put it down to maybe a bad day. We got in and the place was quiet, there was only one table in and they were leaving and a lady talking to the three members of staff. We were sitting at a table and after about 5 mins moved further into the now empty cafe, apart from the lady to a more comfortable seat and sat waiting. My friend had said it’s always been table service but not one member of the three staff attempted to speak to us, eventually I asked if it was table service and was advised yes it was, so walked the three three steps up to the counter to place an order but unfortunately they carried on with their conversation with the lady while I stood there. I held out hope of someone taking an order but alas this was not the case and I felt that they were now just being rude. We both work in customer facing jobs and would always acknowledge the customer, we decided then to leave and unfortunately didn’t get to sample the tasty goods due to their lack of customer service and rudeness. Very disappointed and my friend was completely embarrassed. Went to a lovely cafe in Portsoy instead where the service was great and they deserved the tip we left.

Eli’s is a cute and comfy coffee shop come gallery/craft shop. The display here includes works by local artists and craftspeople including the cafe owners themselves! The range of cakes here is phenomenal with something for everyone including vegans. So good! Also of note is Eli’s Egg Mayo Sandwich - if you know you know! Try one on the beach for instant nostalgia of childhood family picnics! Eli’s is also dog friendly for dry friendly dogs with a wee biscuit always on offer - and always a friendly chat when time allows - but if it’s summer there might not be time because this place fills up fast - so much so if you want a seat it is probably best to book ahead. Well worth a visit!

Gardenstown on a sunny day must be one of the most gorgeous places on this earth! Even lovelier when sitting in the sunshine, enjoying a gorgeous home made scone with home made jam and clotted cream. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe how wonderful the whole experience was when we visited yesterday. Only slight negative is it isn’t open until 11am, so morning cuppa had to be put off by half an hour till they opened.

Visited Gardenstown as part of a northeast coast Bank Holiday weekend roadtrip, & sought this place out off the back of the nothing but 5-star reviews on here. Wasn't disappointed. Lovely light & tasty cakes, washed down with decent coffee, & a nice chat with the lady that owns & operates the business. Said she's never run a cafe before opening this place, but clearly has the instinct for how to do it well. Well worth a visit as part of time in Gardenstown, which itself is a delightful place.

This is one place I will definitely go again. Super yummy food and great coffee. Staff are very friendly and helpful. One of the best scones I've eaten!

Went for some lunch with family. What warm and friendly staff. The food was good and very good price. There ia also so many nice things to buy and look at while having lunch. Lets just say not only ate great lunch but also bought...

We visited Gardenstown on a Thursday afternoon in late October and were delighted to find this warm and friendly cafe open. The coffee was great and the cakes were fresh and delicious. There are lots of lovely gifts made locally. I picked up several pretty...

lovely little cafe\craft shop. We had pulled pork pies which were delicious pastry was so light and crispy.Lady serving was really friendly and natural.It was so cosy and warm there was a log burner which was lovely.We also had a chat to the owner (Sharon?)...

Dodged in here out of the rain today and enjoyed the most amazing cheese scones and perfect service. The cakes looked incredible - next time!

Had a coffee and cake here and found it a perfect little haven after a walk from Crovie. Very welcoming, great coffee , great selection of food and we bought up all the tablet which is some of the best we have tried. Dont miss...

We were very lucky to arrive as the frosted cinnamon buns had just been put out! All cakes were amazing. So was the hot chocolate. Lovely space to sit, so friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed browsing the gifts as well, some lovely pieces to take home...

Lovely little hidden gem in Gardenstown.  Very friendly staff, dog friendly, great selection of homemade cakes as well as a small gift shop.

Absolutely amazing place with the most lovely staff. Best food and cakes we've had all week. They also have some really nice craft items for sale. Was closed when we came past originally, but so glad we made the effort to come back when it...

Visited on dreich day and had lovely coffee and cakes in sheltered cute garden. Lovely little crafts and paintings to buy as well.

The most amazing afternoon ever!!!! We had 2 meat and 2 vegetarian take away afternoon teas Absolutely incredible! Now ordered more for mums 89 th birthday and a cake. Go try Eli and her baking is wonderful

Eli's Cafe has delicious food (scones, sausage rolls, cupcakes, cakes...), local craft (some of the paintings are by Eli herself or other local artists), and a lovely outdoor/seating area. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Gardenstown or the other nearby villages.

We have been into this lovely little cafe twice this year when exploring the local area. Even better in the winter with the toasty fire! The cinnamon buns are the best that we have tasted, lovely coffee too and I even got some craft advice...

I had a gorgeous slice of strawberry cake. It was tasty, moist, beautiful and just fabulous. Staff were friendly too. Highly recommend it

We stayed in this village for a week, and this became our central meeting point. Good coffee and cakes, and really friendly people. You can sit there, between the log fire, a couple of dogs, and Christmas ornaments, and watch the world go by, even...

Having had a run to Gamrie today, I decided to treat my auntie and nana to a fly cup. We saw the sign just heading down to the harbour area. I bought coffee, tea, and some carrot cake. The cake was liked by all of...

Great little place in Gardenstown. Stopped here for some coffees and to buy a few things from the shop. Great value.

We parked over at Crovie village and walked along the front to Gardenstown. When we got here here was time for a coffee and came across this tiny place in the harbour area. Lovely little place and we sat outside watching the world go by...

Lovely little place with great service, cakes, scones, coffee and arts. The cinnamon buns were (and I'm not exaggerating) the nicest little sweet treats we have ever tasted. Can't wait to visit again.

The welcome you receive from the owner and her assistant is just great, the food and coffee delicious, and having the wee siterooterie was a sun trap

An absolutely superb day! The whole team were inspired by Eli and the skills she taught us. We all felt uplifted by the atmosphere and the attention both Eli and Patience showed us. They couldn’t have been any more helpful or attentive. The roasted butternut...

We visited Eli's the first week they were opened and forced them to learn how to run the coffee machine! Wish we lived closer - those cakes were beyond amazing. Loved the Scotch soup too. Very special place - highly recommend!!!

What a fantastic place! Step inside and the welcome is as warm as the cafe! Food is very tasty with lovely home bakes, then there is all the wonderful Arts and Crafts! And can't forget the setting it is just to die for!! It is...

Lovely little find whilst up here on holiday. In fact I wish it was closer to home so it could become a regular lunch stop.

A friend and I visited to see Gardenstowns latest addition and stayed to enjoy a nice bowl of soup with tea and cake before having a good look at all the wonderful crafts and paintings for sale. The log fire makes it very cozy inside...

Mmmmmm...lovely homemade Chowder for me and Thick Vegetable soup for Craig. Coffees and cake followed and a cosy "hot seat" by the wood burner. What could be better on a cold Sunday in December?! Park your car at New Ground Gardenstown, take a walk around...

Always a warm welcome and lovely homemade soup and home baked treats. Also a lovely variety of locally made crafts.

I’ve popped in a few times since its opening last month and always succumb to one of the delicious baked treats with my tea or coffee. The wood burning stove adds enormously to the welcoming atmosphere. Soups to warm you too. Gluten free items also...

An unexpected but hugely welcome surprise to find somewhere open in Gardenstown for a bite to eat on a cold December day. The welcome was warm and the log burner too! We enjoyed some hearty homemade soup, a lovely big pot of tea and some...

Wonderful friendly welcome, delicious home bakes and soup. Great to see crafts and paintings from the local area. Highly recommend

My daughter and i had a lovely visit to Eli`s today for lunch lovely soup followed by hot chocolate and cakes a wee oasis on a cold damp day. Log burner makes it so cozy you just want to stay and browse all the nice...

A lovely visit to Eli’s today. Warm atmosphere, beautiful crafts, knitting, woodwork, candles and framed art all available to view or purchase. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate all available with home baking and a lovely log burner made it so cosy and welcoming.

This is a great addition to the Gardenstown scene. Down by the New Ground and you can park nearby. Great for coffee. The cakes and pastries are excellent. We have had soup there on thee occasions now and really tasty each time. Good coffee too....

Stopped in here for coffee on a cold windy day, log burner blazing away in the corner. Cafe has only been open with the current owner for about 2 weeks, but the cakes are all home baked. They are fabulous. Gluten free options too. As...

This cafe gives a welcome smile, serves gorgeous tasty food, with great customer service. Cant fault then. Their Vegan range of cake is amazing and soup delicious. Will be visiting again soon

A cosy cafe with excellent food. We had a warm welcome from Eli the owner. The food is delicious. A bonus is that the cafe is dog friendly. The crafts are beautifully displayed. The log burner made the cafe particularly comfortable. We will be back!