Figment in Aberdeen City

Excellent food served to me today, very tasty, very unique, excellent customer service, the owner Sharon who was in her cafe today, went out her way to greet me and welcome me to her establishment, I felt very welcome, Sharon had a lovely warm smile. The food was out of this world, and was given a magical love heart on my latte. Do not give up the chance to visit this cafe.

Delicious coffee and brunch, friendly staff

Visited Figment after a wee walk in Johnston Garden. Forest Farm ice cream collab went down a hit on a warm day. Neil, the owner, was so lovely and passionate about the beans he roasts! Will definitely be going back to get some beans (and ground in-house) for aeropress at home!

We walked to brunch at Figment and weren’t disappointed. The food and drinks were exceptional and the staff were very responsive, making up a portion of smashed avocado without chilli and coriander for my daughters. We had the ‘house’ avocado and it’s absolutely worth it 😊. The hot drinks (both coffee and tea) were delicious!

I live locally and have wanted to visit for a while but just never got round to it. Went today and was just so disappointed. The menu seemed to be just brunch items, we visited around lunchtime and fancied a soup and sandwich kind of lunch. Their specials were a sandwich or soup. My friend asked for the soup and a sandwich and was told that it’s either or not both. I chose their special of a pumpkin spice latte and a slice of carrot cake, both were excellent. The environment itself just seemed very… boring? I’m not sure what it was but just not a friendly environment. There were two staff members behind the till which just seemed like they didn’t want to be there. No friendly “hello” either when walking in. It’s a shame as I’d heard good things but I must admit, I probably wouldn’t be returning any time soon.

Milk frothing skills need work. The guy who served me told me the difference between drinks is the cup size. Not the texture of the the milk. Wasn't the coffee experience I was hoping for. They remade my drinks no questions asked but didn't seem interested in talking about the coffee.

Really nice burrito, subtle flavours really nicely matched! Flat white coffee w oat milk was flavourful and very nice too. Real attention paid to quality - I loved it!

Give yourself a treat, have a chocolate brownie. Yum yum.

Delicious coffee made with fresh roasted beans, nice staff and a mellow atmosphere. The owner, Neil, was lovely to talk to and he made me feel very welcome - his passion for coffee certainly translates to the quality coffee shop he’s opened in Aberdeen. Neil encouraged me to watch Figment’s origin story on their website and I’m glad I did, it’s an inspiring story and makes me want to support this independent coffee shop even more!

A breath of - independent - fresh air to the city. It's great to see a coffee roasters and shop doing well in a city that's done its best to destroy local business. When compared against your typical *big coffee* shop, there's no comparison, and there's a 5/5 review. They also do well as an independent roaster-shop but don't stand out massively It would be great to see slightly more variation in their roasts, but I do understand that not everyone would enjoy a light-medium roast. Regardless, every time I visit Aberdeen, I make the journey to support local.

Welcoming, friendly staff and tasty food. Meals were well presented and prices are fair. Nice atmosphere. We were there for a few hours and didn’t feel rushed. Nice to see that dogs are allowed in the front section.

Welcoming, friendly staff and tasty food. Meals were well presented and prices are fair. Nice atmosphere. We were there for a few hours and didn’t feel rushed. Nice to see that dogs are allowed in the front section.

Never seen signs before like those. "Do not choose your own table - we will assign you one" and "do not pay musical tables". Kind of off-putting for what is an otherwise nice coffee shop. Cakes are OK, My coffee was very good, but my partner's decaf was not. Staff were active but not particularly cheerful. I think the lady serving was probably the owner and her not-smiling demeanor was echoed by the rest of the staff. Shame.

Went after moving to the area about a year ago, food was quite good but price was unjustifiably high for what I got - my partner ended up eating something else afterwards. Thought I'd give it a try again, menu was super limited and coffee machine was not working. Ordered avocado and egg sourdough, which is something I can quite easily make myself but would be fine if the quality was good and something I couldn't replicate. Turns out I could have done better (and I'm a pretty cr*p cook) - one slice of toast, fairly tasteless eggs and avocado...for £11. Much better places locally that won't rip you off. A shame as it's five minutes away but I don't enjoy inadequate portions of overpiced, sub-par food .

Excellent freshly prepared food. Personal greeting at our table by what we think was owner. Asked about us and hoped we enjoyed our meal.

VERY NICE expensive coffee. Better than wasting your money at international chains.

The food was nice. I think overpriced and sorry to say the toilets were not clean. I

Nice place but coffee is very expensive. £7.30 for two small flat whites. Ouch!

Take away is slick, well provisioned, friendly, and the best coffee I've had in three months!

One of my favorite cafes in Aberdeen. Lovely atmosphere, contemporary interior and nice staffs. A wonderful place to get some brunch with a variety of vegetarian options. Hope they can have more branches in other places too.

Blinking lovely, people, coffee and cakes. I particularly recommend the cinnamon swirl and millionaires shortbread. Will I visit again- Arnie said it best.

Always a pleasure going into Figment . Fabulous coffee, almond croissant to die for and impeccable service. What’s not to like 🤩!! Can’t wait to get back

Great cafe, absolutely loved the French toast with apple compote and custard, it's to die for! The only down side was the cleanliness, lots of cobwebs and floors looked like they hadn't been cleaned the night before or morning they opened. Other than that, friendly staff and great coffee too!

The coffee was one of the best I've had for sure, quite foamy which is most definitely a feature rather than a fault. Didn't try the food but heard it's quite good from others that have had it.

Arrived at 2.45pm today Wednesday 21/2 - to be told we close today at 3pm it was carry out only. All we wanted was a cake & coffee of which they had plenty to sell and was more than happy to consume within the time required. As as regular to Figment many times over the last year or so - thought that was a very poor attitude by the Manageress / Supervisor on duty. With poor attitude comes a poor review, take note!!

This is my local coffee shop and it’s great . Coffee is lovely and is served by staff who are just great . Always makes me feel at ease.

A lovely place with REALLY good coffee and cake. Shakshuka we had tasted below average, should have ordered one of the toasts as they looked better. The staff were lovely and there were plenty of tables. Definitely has a family friendly vibe. We enjoyed our visit however coffee and cake are its strength. Staff were open to feedback (shakshuka eggs are supposed to be poached) and again really lovely which made a big impact. Gluten free options available and would definitely recommend

Disappointed to find a drastically reduced and very basic Tuesday menu. Was really looking forward to something off the normal, and usually very good, menu, as we were starving, but left having had toast, butter and jam. The place itself was absolutely freezing, so much so that most people had their coats, scarves and hats on. One of the coffees was not warm enough. Was happily changed for another but this time it was far too hot. Shame to say the place seems to have gone downhill since the last visit.

A little independent cafe with great coffee and a solid brunch offering. There are a couple of vegan things available. Busy on weekend mornings around brunch time, there might be a wait.

Nae the cheapest, but still good value.

Fantastic local coffee shop. Love the brunch menu!

Always love a meet up at Figment. Great food, coffee and chat!

Great coffee, friendly staff and good food. Also baby friendly!!! Really like this place!!!!

Cozy little place - very nice coffee!

Lovely coffee & cake and welcomed by young chap at till. Sadly the attitude of woman who brought coffees over was downright rude. She came over, dumped our coffee on the table & walked off without uttering a word - not going to do the business any favours ... such a shame!!

We were really looking forward to our brunch here, but we were left a bit disappointed. The coffee was great, but everything else was average. Definitely not worth the price. The poached eggs on our dishes had runny whites, and the yogurt on the Turkish eggs only tasted of lemon. However the atmosphere is nice, so a good place for a coffee and a pastry, but wouldn’t get the breakfast/brunch dishes for the price.

A cafe with great experience of coffee beans, where those in the know can have their choice of beans, flavours and grounding.

A fantastic flat white, easily one of the best around. The owner Neil came by for a chat, a fantastic guy. Would thoroughly recommend.

Bacon roll really enjoyed! We both loved them ,only comment we both felt the coffee was on the cool side

Fantastic coffee!! Been a few times over the years and never been disappointed. Lovely atmosphere, love the design. Great coffee - lovely lattes and cappuccinos (with lovely patterns both times), great Americano to go, and this summer probably had the nicest ice latte I’ve had (so much so I had a second one - if all iced lattes were that nice I’d probably order them more often. Delicious cakes and brunch too! Their coffee is great in my coffee machine at home too - in my morning Americano.

Figment has really great coffee and the bacon rolls are pretty good too! Great place with much better coffee than the national and international chains.

£3 for a small, bitter americano that takes ages to be made in an otherwise empty store. Don’t bother. Oh Neil – what a week we’ve had! It’s the keyboard warrior here. I gave you a one star review, you posted on Instagram, a minor social media pile-on ensued, and even a local news outlet picked up the story. Let me outline my experiences of visiting your café. We moved to the area in Autumn last year and have been on numerous trips to your place – usually me walking the dog there and having a takeaway white americano/ flat white. To be fair, walking into the building makes a great first impression. However, there then follows an entirely predictable series of events. The lady on the till is consistently quite rude and abrupt (I’m not the only one to say this – see your other reviews), then there is a wait for the coffee. But where to stand while you wait - blocking the exit from the kitchen? Loitering near the bottles of table water? Hovering beside someone else tucking into their brunch? When the relatively long wait for the hot beverage is over, the hound and I make our way home. And yes – I’m sorry – the cup size for an americano is small. The coffee, to me, tastes bitter (again – see your other reviews, this isn’t just me). This is quite frustrating, as I’ve gone out of my way to support a local business, paid a premium and got a sub standard product. As I’m walking home, I usually think about how I shouldn’t bother going back, but your place is convenient for Coop and it means the doggo gets his walk. I noticed your place closed over the winter for a ‘social media event.’ You’re clearly a social media guru, perhaps you should apply those standards when appraising customer feedback. The social media world can prioritise style over substance. I just want to be able to buy a coffee and enjoy drinking it. From your background in the oil industry, it is, perhaps, understandable to think the person shouting loudest and last probably ‘wins’ the argument. I don’t think you should be using the same approach for costumer relations in the café environment. Your responses to other low score reviews actually belittles and insults customers. My most recent trip, and the subsequent events, were a little bit different. The lady at the front of house held a long conversation with someone in the queue in front of me. This bloke didn’t order any food/ drinks and had apparently come in for a blether. So, a bit of time has been wasted – who cares? Well, and this might come as a surprise to you, when someone orders a takeaway coffee, they’re not looking for an experience, or are necessarily in your establishment to appreciate the décor and ambiance – they just want a drink, and to be spoken to politely. Let me round off with your response on Instagram. I refer to your description of my comment (and I’m quoting you directly here) as being ‘petulent, keyboard warrior bullshit’ and ‘unfair’ and how my response is ‘nasty.’ It looks like bcam71 with his ‘I’m going to have Ollie iced. Consider it done. Fire up the roaster. We may need some after hours cleanup (sic)’ is somewhere on the nasty spectrum? What, actually, makes me quite sad is the fact that a number of low-score reviewers have made almost EXACTLY the same comments and you are failing, consistently, to address these issues. Still a one star.

Hands down best coffee round here!

A wonderful cafe. Great atmosphere and delicious coffee and food.

The Figment team are great, yes staff have come and gone over the years but Neil and wife have maintained a welcoming atmosphere, roast an excellent bean and have nice cakes too. In addition they host speciality evenings for locals which are essential for the community. Please keep up the good work, you are appreciated.

Lovely and relaxed atmosphere with great coffee and food. One of my go to cafes in Aberdeen!

Over priced over rated. If you're a west end snob, then this pace will be right up your street. Owner sounded like a pleb in his interview in the local press.

Good surroundings within which adds to the atmosphere and a handy place for the area. Coffee is a bit bitter for my taste. I typically drink espressos but need to make it a flat white here. The flat whites are good though. Food is OK, portions seems small for the price of some choices. Service was better before the pandemic, customers are left to their own devices. I hope the management can take the review positively to improve rather than badly as witnessed in the past.

Delicious coffee, have taken the Wonderland blend to brew at home, and the food is fantastic, especially the breakfast brioche bun!

Fantastic coffee and a chai latte to die for! Brilliant staff too and welcoming atmosphere. Love this place!

Lovely coffee shop with amazing coffee and food. Staff always so friendly and helpful which is so appreciated when visiting with young children

I’m not a usual poster of reviews, but I saw a recent bad 1 star review and thought I’d balance that back out with some truth based on several visits to this place, which is 500yds from my home. I drink a lot of coffee, at home, at work and when I’m out, over 35years of drinking the stuff, I’ve had plenty of bad cups and plenty of good cups. If some one asks what’s the best coffee you’ve ever had - it’s not in some far flung place or from a cats backside, it was from Figment in Aberdeen. It’s pretty clear they’ve done the leg work for you and got it nailed on what good tastes like, yeah it’s not franchise quick but it’s a not a lengthy wait, couple this up with a cinnamon bun which is also ranked #1 in the cinnamon bun taste test and your are on to a winner. The other special to look for on the lemon and blueberry French toast - that’s also a bit special. Everything else from the menu was fine, as you’d expect, freshly cooked and tasty but the 3 above (coffee, buns and french toast) were next level. Lucky to have such place in close proximity…. Go on the treat yourself…

Ignore the keyboard warriors….waste of time. As Len would say “it’s a ten from len” And it’s a 5 star from me. Lovely staff, coffee and atmosphere. Always busy. As they say “ cream comes to the top” Well done on your recent award Keep the good work and the head up👍👍

Have been a few times for a quick bite to eat. The bacon rolls are very tasty and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Figment.

I went to Figment a while back and had a great sit down coffee and a snack with a pal who lived nearby, I liked the plants, the smells and the vibe. If I lived nearby I would definitely visit frequently.

Proper coffee. Maybe the best tasting in Aberdeen!

Le meilleur café d'Aberdeen. Allez-y les yeux fermés vous serez pas déçu !

Best coffee and brunch in Aberdeen! Would always make a point of coming here when I'm in the area.

we go to Figment every week sometimes twice a week, their coffee, chai lattes & cinnamon buns are incredible! Nice big cafe too so if a group is meeting up it’s usually easy enough to get a table. The guys who make the coffees / hot drinks are great at what they do & are always friendly.

Favourite coffee shop in Aberdeen by a long way! Always delicious coffee and a regularly changing food menu. Definitely recommended for brunch with a great flat white. More pancakes on the brunch menu, please - I miss them!

One of the best cafes in Aberdeen! Our local spot that we always take visitors too. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great evening events too and now with added Forest Farm gelato. Wonderland is our at home brew too.

Great coffee, great good, great location. A real asset to the city. The addition of Forest Farm ice cream is brilliant, the kids love it a mid cycle treat.

One of the best coffee shops in town. Excellent brews, delicious treats and the brunch is my favorite. Can get busy, but you’ll always get a friendly smile from the amazing team working there!

Came here with my wife a while ago while we were in the area and absolutely loved it. Desperate to go back soon! We also came across Figment at the Glasgow Coffee Festival this year and got ourselves some of their Kenyan coffee which is a personal favourite of ours. I recommend Figment to everyone when they mention going to Aberdeen and will continue to!

Great coffee that is made with care everytime. Food is delicious too and can barely leave without buying a brownie.

I'm leaving this 5 star review because quite frankly it is the best coffee in the area. The staff are friendly, the food is amazing, the avocado and feta cheese sourdough is my recommendation and the place is always super busy and the interior decor is so satisfying. Make the time to check this place out, you won't regret it.

It is my favourite coffee shop!! I don’t live close to here, but I always make an effort to get over there. The coffee and food are absolutely delicious!!! The staff there is so kind!! The atmosphere is great!! I can’t recommend this coffee shop enough!!! Niall, Sharon, and the rest of the staff are amazing, so kind, and welcoming!!

Excellent coffee and food plus great ice cream from Forest Farm a few miles away. Recommended

My favourite coffee in Aberdeen - I regularly drive completely out of my way to go here and treat myself to a coffee! Their cinnamon buns are incredible too. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Best coffee in Aberdeen. No competition.

Friendly and welcoming staff, great coffee and award-worthy cinnamon buns.

Some of the best coffee in town and do brilliant breakfasts too 🙌

I’d give them 10* if I could! My dog is treated like a little Prince and made such a fuss of, the coffee is fantastic and the cake is just as good. Would recommend to everyone!

Great coffee in a lovely setting!!

Their coffee is exceptional and the staff are always brilliant - 10/10 recommend!

Consistently great! Coffee here is always delicious, so much thought goes into the way it’s prepared. The staff are lovely and so passionate too. Always enjoy a visit!

Outstanding coffee house. Thoroughly deserved, 11th in top UK hundred. Best coffee in Aberdeen. Neil, Arwena and Sharon deserve this recognition.

A wee gem in the west end. Food good. If you buy a cone, what you get is phenomenal ❤️

Great coffee and dog friendly ☺️

Top coffee and cakes on the way back into town after a bike ride.

Good cafe serving decent speciality coffee and good food. The service is fine but is dependent on who is serving and as a result often does not feel welcoming. Figment is a large cafe that also roasts and sells its own beans.

Food was okay. I had smashed avocado on toast, Generous on the avo but I think they forgot to toast the bread. But I can’t believe they call themselves artisan coffee makers. The coffee was terrible. The cappuccino foam was very thin like a flat white, whilst our latte foam was bubbly. The coffee was weak and rather tasteless but for a nasty bitter end taste.

We go here all the time with friends. Atmosphere and service are brilliant and the food/coffee is second to none. We often spend 3-4 hours here at a time, such a great place to catch up. I’d highly recommend the dirty chai latte 👌🏼

Busy Sunday brunch rush. Served takeaway coffees and cakes in good time given how busy it was. Lovely service and the owner even apologised for our wait even though there wasn't much of one at all! Love their decaf almond iced latte and my sister had a yummy iced latte. Can't wait for my next visit 😊

We had granola yoghurt and a scone with almond milk latte and mint tea. The scone was light and fluffy, the granola yoghurt was very tasty with fruit compote. The prices are relatively high but better support local cafes than goto $tarbucks.

Love this place, a fab wee cafe serving up delicious coffee and food.

First time been here after passing by numerous timea. Limited option for food but should be enough for everyone's taste. It's a nice airy bright atmosphere with friendly staff and prices are reasonable. Kids menu is limited but well we all know we aren't going to entertain them here are we ha! Still yet to try the different food options but their chicken club burger was good. Parking is a challenge but if you don't mind parking away and using your legs for what they are meant for (unless medically challenged) then there are plenty of residential streets around to park. Please be courteous to the residents when you park though in case you are blocking their driveway. It's obvious but common sense is uncommon these days...🤣

What a lovely friendly cafe. So full of life and people enjoying time out for a light lunch or just a coffee. Great atmophere and best of all, dogs are welcome!

My friend and I have been a few times recently. Yesterday it was as busy as I’ve seen it and the atmosphere was buzzing. All ages. I had a delicious bacon and egg butty in a brioche bun and an excellent green tea (loose leaf). Dogs are welcome in the little area by the door, and the pupochinos were also a hit. It’s pretty informal and low-touch in terms of staff interactions but I’m ok with that. You queue at the till to order - the service after that was quick and friendly enough. It’s not the cheapest but a fair price for a great cafe experience without having to go into town.

Have now been a few times for brunch at Figment - great light open space with very good coffee and food. The Shakshuka and the cinnamon rolls are highly recommended! We have always found the staff to be very friendly.

Listen... these lads can make a coffee. If you like 6+ stacks poured in your flattie then you want to be getting in the mixer here.

Went in with my wife, had one of the best brunches I’ve had. The coffee from this place alone is spectacular, I had the sourdough avocado (couldn’t wait to eat it before I got a picture). The hands down best thing were the fries, it’s easy to do fries it’s hard to perfect. They were perfectly crisp on the outside and fluff on the inside! Lovely atmosphere and staff.

Excellent setting - bright and airy Excellent food - from a simple but very well done bacon roll to a whole breakfast on a brioche bun. Excellent coffee - roasted and ground on the premises and you can taste the freshness A great wee find, we will definitely be back.

Great coffee, staff were very knowledgeable about what coffee they had on the menu.

Regular visitors since it opened, we cannot fault the friendly staff and service. Figment is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood, with good coffee available when needed most - school runs, WFH, and lazy family weekends. We find the staff friendly, approachable - it's nice to get to know them a little better. Table service is with a smile, especially when armed with babychinos for the kids!

Friendly staff, including the owner who took the time to say hello! Wide range of seating options, nice coffee and a fantastic rarebit. Forgot to take a photo it was that good!

The guy making the coffee was friendly, the lady taking the order not so much, cold and uninviting. Decor not to my taste but YMMV. Crema was ok but the coffee too fruity and bitter for me. Maybe just me but I hate being told where to sit, in a nearly empty coffee shop. Bizarre. Won't be back

Serving Figment coffee, which was really enjoyable. and really well made. The physical environment is delightful and relaxed, off the beaten track, and should have been a great find. Visit spoiled by abrupt female barista who was somewhat abrupt.

……I have been a regular at Figment since opening but as time goes by I find myself enjoying excellent coffee and food on a very regular basis, on my own or with friends. A friend and I were virtually first in the door yesterday, we were both welcomed in, the cafe was warm, and bright and we very quickly settled into our usual seats. We enjoyed our first coffee and tea and then went on to our food which was brought to our table in good time by Sharon, who asked if we had everything we needed. We both enjoyed our well presented and very tasteful and generous portions of food. I hope Neil, Sharon and the team are there for many years to come, we have a real gem in the area which we need to appreciate and support, I know I do.

Visited yesterday for lunch, just delicious. Figment is a family favourite due the excellent food, quality coffee, friendly service and spacious surroundings. A much valued addition to our local community too! We love you guys 😍