Gabe's Diner in Stirling

Not really impressed the soup was so salty that we couldn't eat it. The main course was also over seasoned not as bad as soup but not good. The atmosphere was none existing as we were the only people in to start with. Needs some positive input.

Full breakfast this morning, hit the spot👍

We stumbled upon Gabe's Diner while looking for somewhere to eat in Stirling. Not only was the food amazing, but the service was spot on, too. As a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids inc a 5 week old baby), there was something on the menu for everyone. Whilst I fed the baby, the waitress offered to hold my food back and even alter the crockery (moving the soup from a bowl to a mug), so I was able to eat. I have never experienced this before whilst eating out, and the gesture meant so much to me! Thank you for such a great experience! We'll definitely be back!

Ordered French toast and then got the cheese cake and also the banana crepes and I’m really disappointed , I have ordered from here before and the French toast was lovely but unfortunately they have changed the bread and it isn’t even french toast anymore , the crepes had a hazelnut sauce that was just pure liquid and cooked bananas . The cheese cake was £7.50 for a small little slice and two other things didn’t taste what it was supposed to be .

Pretty cold by the time food arrived.

The food was fantastic (had the Halloumi burger), a good portion size for the price and was delicious. Had the food to take away but the staff were very friendly in the short time I interacted with them. Was also super conveniently located for staying in the Premier Inn. Overall I would highly recommend if you're staying in/passing through Stirling and looking for somewhere to eat!

Lovely honest portion of food, freshly cooked. 100% will visit again. 5*

Everything about this place was just fantastic the staff are super kind to their customers and it's a super cozy place to eat at, They even have a play area for kids. Not only that but the food was just heavily the Mac n cheese was amazing and it filled me up. Overall best place to eat at in Stirling definitely recommend

We visited this afternoon as a family of 6 for lunch. First of all, the atmosphere and layout of the place was perfect. There is a good selection of meals on the kids menu, aswell as your regular meals. Today's soup was cream of tomato and ginger, so I decided to try it. I was not disappointed!! The flavour was amazing, and the soup was garnished to perfection! This was our first time visiting after passing many times. It's safe to say that we will definitely be back. Thanks to our server today for being great! 😀

The food was alright, I enjoyed my Salmon Sandwich but the experience was not the best. Firstly, at no fault of the servers, they were understaffed, which resulted in a slower service than expected. They also didn’t have all of the plates offered on the menu (a large number of them were unavailable). And finally, my meal gave me food poisoning…

Lovely small place with a nice cosy atmosphere and great food. There are great vegetarian options which taste very good here, too. Definitely a place to go back to.

The bistro looked inconspicuous from the outside, but the take-away Halloumi sandwich was honestly the best lunch during my whole two-week long trip. Creative ingredients, with avocado and strawberry. Loved it!

fish n chips for the bairn loved it! iberian stew very tasty, along with real mash potato 😋

ordered gabes fish n chips tonight, and I can honestly say it was fantastic, nice crispy batter with tasty haddock inside with tasty handcut chips 😋😋

never had a bad order from here before but tonight the fish is rubbery with a few bones and no ice cream included with banana fritters. ordered exactly the same the night before and it was all perfect so hope it's just a busy night

Excellent food , excellent service, couldn't fault this place. Great value for money, best food in Stirling! Home made soup, Spanish stew all cooked to perfection.

Delicious food. Risotto esp extremely tasty. Delivery driver friendly and efficient.

After a long absence , we visited tonight. As usual we were not disappointed. Ordered from the "specials " menu. Crispy sea bream and duck breast. Both were delicious. Very friendly waitress and chef.

Food was excellent. Could tell straight away that burger was quality meat as were all the ingredients! Chips were awesome and fluffy. Food was piping hot when it arrived and well packaged. Definitely recommend!! *****

The macaroni cheese didn’t taste of cheese at all. Strong garlic taste and chips had an odd vinegar like after taste overall it was really disappointing. All day breakfast was good so I’d only order breakfast again

A rustic diner with superb food. My wife had the aromatic Thai meatballs (vegan) I had the chorizo and red pepper sausages and mash. The gravy with this dish is fantastic, I'd return just for the gravy.

Excellent food again from Gabes, restaurant quality food.

Amazing!! Will definitely be ordering again

We couldn't believe the high standard of food we received today. The staff were attentive and kind and were always present when needed. We arrived, and it was quiet, but it got busy very quickly. The chef didn't miss a beat. She took everything in her stride and produced some of the best food I've had. We visited on 9th March.

We just had coffee and cake but all the food looked good. Big mugs and the gluten free lemon cake was gorgeous! Very helpful and friendly service.

We were so happy to stumble across Gabe’s on a cold, wet Sunday night. Our heating had broken down and we just wanted to be warm while we ate. With its cozy log burner, Gabe’s was the perfect place to dine. The food was very tasty and the service was really good. It was a pull, having to force ourselves back out of there, back to our cold house. Thank you for the sanctuary Team Gabe’s - we will be back.

Always a joy ordering from here. Amazing food and prompt delivery.

Burger came with ingredients that weren’t listed so I couldn’t eat it. Bun was also burnt.

Beautiful, friendly spot with first class food.

Snug little diner serving a delicious homely menu. There's a log burner, smiley, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere.

We love this place! Not your standard big commercial diner…if you are looking for Nando’s just keep walking! Small, cozy with a woodburning stove. The food is amazing and cooked to order. Burgers are my husbands and son’s favourite but for me it’s the sliced steak in a creamy mushroom, garlic and tarragon sauce on a toasted ciabatta…tonight I went for the vegetarian option of the same dish with halloumi and sweet potato…out of this world, a new firm favourite 10/10. The banana fritters were also a hit…no soggy fritters in sight, homemade caramel sauce and the saltiness of popcorn is a nice added twist…again 10/10. So goood! We will be back!

Never had a bad thing out of Gabes so never had anything but 5 stars to give ⭐️

fish was fabulous, brilliant crispy batter. hope you have mushy peas next time

We've been twice now for dinner and it's our favourite place in Stirling. Great portions, selection is good and the puddings great. We will BYOB next time or go for breakfast to try something new. Big log fire, fast and great service but the food is where it's at

Delicious food, warm venue despite outside freezing temperatures

Absolutely amazing, thank you sooo much xx❤️

We had to wait for Just Eat's delivery driver to be assigned and to pick up our order to deliver.

Really tasty food - would be happy to order again!

Excellent food, good amount, very enjoyable.

Gabe's was such a nice find. Excellent food, nice atmosphere and everyone so friendly. Will definitely be back next time we are in Sterling.

Immediately greeted by a very rude woman who I assume was the chef. Attitude was shocking from the minute we walked in the door. We sat down and had a look at the menu and the prices were extortionate so we got up and left. £2.50 for a can of irn bru. We are not from around this area and we shall not be visiting again any time soon and we recommend to others to avoid this place. As we were leaving we were met with another cheeky comment which put the nail in the coffin for us.

Been unwell and ordered from Gabes a couple of times lately. Can't fault any of the food or service

Great breakfast, lovely staff and plenty of car parking. Also really dog friendly too.

A great little diner, worth seeking out for their varies menu of home cooked food, prepared while you wait by a cozy wood stove. Very good prices and great quality. I enjoyed apple and cinnamon pancakes and my wife had mac and cheese, the best she's ever had.

Really good food again, highly recommended.

I went for the braised steak sandwich, and while the combination of sweet fried onions, creamy mushrooms, and tender, juicy steak was spot on, the ciabatta was sadly soggy from all the sauce. I yearned for a crispy crunch with each bite. 🥪🤔 On the bright side, the sandwich was meatier than a Highland cow, and the service was as warm and welcoming as a cozy fireplace on a cold Scottish night. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ The only hiccup was the price, which felt a wee bit steeper than some other bistro options in the area. 💷💼 Now, for dessert, I indulged in a heavenly slice of pumpkin pie adorned with toasted almonds, an orange caramel drizzle, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was like a sweet symphony for the taste buds, a delightful ending to the meal. 🥧🍨 In all, a lovely bistro experience, despite the minor ciabatta hiccup. If you're not penny-pinching, the dessert alone is worth the visit. 👌

My nephew and me were staying at the Premier Inn just along the road from Gabe’s and popped in there on Sunday night. It’s quite a quirky, cosy place and the food is excellent. My nephew, who is a burger connoisseur, was spoiled for choice. He went for the beef and said it was very good. I had the Fantastic Steak Sandwich and it lived up to its name. We had a cake each with our coffees and they were both lovely too. Will definitely be back again.

Warm and cozy bistro. Excellent food. might not be the most traditional bangers and mash but flavours blend well. Creamy mash. Highly recommend.

Stopped in while car was charging and couldn’t have been happier. Staff was great, and the food was better! Chorizo bangers and mash with super creamy potatoes. Topped with the sausage, onions and gravy was outstanding. The Thai steak sandwich had a great flavor and came with crispy chips and was also excellent. Finished off the meal with a piece of carrot cake, which was moist and also had great flavor. Plenty of parking as it sits in a parking lot, inside all those small with the fireplace was very cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend.

No issues with delivery, for ranged from excellent to good

Highly recommend. Food is always outstanding, nice atmosphere too. Staff often run off their feet but always give service with a smile! Particularly recommend the Thai beef sandwich, and the chips are brilliant!

One of the best meals we have EVER had for all of us - superb Staff super efficient and friendly , service best ever thank you definitely number 1 enroute home

Amazing place the Chicken burger is amazing. A lovely hidden gem with amazing unique food.

Food excellent, Could have been hotter but it was delicious. I will definitely order again.

Decided to go in as the diner is directly behind the EV charge points and was greeted with friendly staff, cute small diner ordered the breakfast tortilla with cheese (extra cost) and a latte. Bothe the coffee and the food was amazing! I asked twice for the recipe for the tortilla haha it was really that good.

My husband and I visited from Canada and stopped in with my sister for a late breakfast/lunch. Had a great meal - french toast was awesome. Our server was from Canada too and provided excellent service and tips and tricks for getting coffee in and around Scotland.

The staff are excellent and the fish and chips were amazing the mushy peas were excellent and was made with garden peas will definitely go back there. Again

*HOME DELIVERY* Long dark hair was found in the breakfast box and after calling the restaurant to make them aware, no apology was given and I was told they were busy managing a full restaurant of customers. Assured they had a health and hygiene visit this week which I completely understand as I’ve dined in the restaurant many times and the food quality is exceptional, I was just left a bit baffled when obviously I was unhappy with a long dark hair in my breakfast box and the lady I spoke to the phone was very dismissive when I tried to raise my concern. (Not for any money back but just to make them aware their chief should probably be wearing a hair net whilst in the kitchen) Anyway, needless to say we will not be ordering from Gabe’s dinner ever again, not because of the hair found in our food but because of the passive aggressive attitude of the staff/manger. Such a shame that customer service has let this small business down, from one small business owner to another. People buy into people and I was appalled with the way I was spoken to on the phone just now.

The marinated chicken burger is something amazing, very well done! 👏

Completely different standard to any other delivery food in stirling 🤌 top quality food & service! Thank you for a top-notch meal as always!

A lovely find. Great Iberian stew and Asian meatballs. And wonderful pancakes too. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal 😊

Burger and chips are outstanding 👌🏻

Menu brilliant, food superb . Staff first class .

First class as usual! Faultless meal in our new home! Perfect start! Thank you :)

The food is always delicious from here! 10/10. Gabe the chef also put a little note on my order telling me the carrot cake was small because it was the last of it, so he even went out his way to throw in lemon drizzle too! The carrot cake was perfectly fine in size but I really appreciate the thought! Wonderful place. Highly recommend!

I dropped by for a quick coffee and a slice of cake, and I was positively impressed by the staff: they were nice, very professional and extremely personable. The coffee was good, and the cake was excellent. A nice place to spend some time with some good grub, alone or in a group.

An unexpected delay took us to Gabes. What a delight! A wonderful innovative menu. Great quality ingredients. Nicely presented food. Good timely service. Delightfully waited on by Emma. Thankyou!

The people are great, the food is great, they're so nice to our dogs when we visit this place, honestly they're lovely. Everything I've ordered has been delicious, including their breakfasts, pancakes, and braised steak.

The food here is amazing! I have coeliac and they have the best gluten free pancakes. The rest of this review comes from one I wrote for a gluten free app so it'll be a little specific. Gabe's Diner Bistro has an excellent variety of gluten free options despite the place's small size. While the items are listed as NGCI (no gluten containing ingredients) for legal reasons, when I ordered the server asked me if I had coeliac or an intolerance and assured me that regardless they take it very seriously and are extra careful. I am coeliac and the meal was delicious. I've been a couple times and I always get the gluten free pancakes because they're just so delicious! Lightly crisp on the outside and deeply fluffy on the inside, they are incredible perfection. I think the salted caramel and creme fraiche is my favourite pancake concoction of theirs. They also have other gluten free options like fish and chips and sandwiches and I always forget what else because I just home in on those pancakes. Also the coffee is really good. Had the richest, most luxurious mocha on my latest visit. To die for. To die for. Plus a good value for the money! One of the lowest cost restaurants you'll find in the area and the best.

Extremely upset with the kids burger meal,it came half cooked!!! Which is extremely disappointing. We usually really enjoy a gabes but unfortunately not this time.

Good service and good cooking. Proper burger with chilli and onion jam and hand cut chips. Sweet and sour meatballs with rice noodles in a broth. This is food done differently in Stirling at decent prices guaranteed not to break the bank. Go, you will not be disappointed. Remember to rajevyoyr own wine and/or beer as there is no licence.

Excellent coffee. Good looking fish and chips. No time to eat today but we'll be back.

Highly recommend this restaurant. Small but good atmosphere. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Went with a six and three year old. They know what is helpful for children - smaller cutlery, serve children's food quickly, smaller straws (long straws in small cups never work!). Small but varied menu. Food freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. Lots of parking but also easy, quick walk from city centre. Good value for money. If tipping, can't add on to bill at till so cash needed. First time in a long time that I've felt staff REALLY deserve tip!

Food was amazing but when it’s just about £13 for a sandwich a would expect it to be a sandwich not just one bit of bread with the filling on top!

Amazing food, great prices, a huge assortment of gluten free and vegetarian options, and very friendly staff!

Had breakfast here on Saturday and it was grand. I had the cooked breakfast and the other half had the French toast, both were tasty. The coffee was pretty good too!

Recently visited Gabe’s for an evening meal with my partner. The restaurant has a very cosy feel and we had a lovely relaxed time here. We thoroughly enjoyed our food (I must highlight the vegan pancakes which were amazing 😄) and could tell it was prepared with high quality, fresh ingredients. Service was great, very friendly and welcoming. Could not recommend high enough.

Fresh, tasty food with good choice on the menu. Fast service. Reasonably priced for decent portion sizes. However, the menu could do with changing more often and you do leave the restaurant smelling like cooking - not sure if there is a fix for this given the building design though. Just something to be wary of.

One of the best lunches we’ve had in a long time. The food was delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Will most definitely be back soon. Special mention to our server who recommended dishes for us and they were delicious. She was also incredibly kind and chatty with our 5 year old.

Went for a relaxed evening meal and left with a full belly and a smile. Gabe is a charming Bistro located just outside of Stirling City center and every part of it was welcoming. The atmoshere, the music, the decor had a feeling of beng invited into somewhere for a relaxed time. The service was attentive and magic :D though did not intrude on our night. And the food. Whilst I loved my main. Part of me wants to go back and work my way through the desserts. Be it breakfast, lunch dinner or coffee. I don't feel like you could have a disappointing meal. Already planning my next visit for my partners birthday

Love the chicken burger with mango salsa😋

Went during our trip to Scotland with the family, including our 16 month old daughter. We were treated like royalty! The food was exactly what we wanted; good portions, great presentation, and the taste... delicious across the board! We all ate until we were full, then kept going. Our server, Emma, was great! Loved her every turn of phrase, and she made our daughter smile. 10/10, would go again.

AMAZING! food like no other place in stirling , everything was cooked & made to absolute perfection! Delicious.

Definitely visit here and plan to go again. Next time I am in Stirling, food delicious portions are good gold star 🌟

Absolutely the best steak sandwich 🥪 ever , served with a smile and at affordable prices ! It's BYOB which is the future of eating out 🍷🍷🍷😍

We visited an hour before closing. Both of us very hungry. Didn't look too promising at first. He got fish and thick chips, I got the french toast with bacon and maple syrup and some thick chips to try. We were both pleasantly surprised. Delicious! Our best meal since arriving in Scotland over a week ago. The French toast was SO GOOD. Chips crispy and nice crunchy coating on the fish. Service was friendly and quick as well. We will be back for sure!

Gabe’s diners food is outstanding! Everything is absolutely delicious! The boxes it all comes in was superb, everything was still toasty hot when it arrived. Cannot recommend them enough! That marinated chicken burger was 10/10

Excellent food, friendly services. Great knowledge and choices for coeliac. Went for dinner, was so good we went back the next day for breakfast 😃

Best sandwiches in Stirling. 1st time ordering and won't be the last. Chips were 10/10 . Would recommend this place 100%

Delish as usual , our new go to take away

Fantastic flavours and gluten free options

The chips were burnt thats why I gave it 4 🌟

French Toast was too good! Must try

My husband and I ate a very delicious breakfast here. The scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy. This meal was, by far, our favorite meal while we visited Stirling. The service was top-notch.

Great food , really nice people .

£3.50 for triple cooker chips = handful of string fries. Not worth price

Well it sounds delicious… Fully Loaded Deli Sandwiches These are proper, filling, fully loaded Deli sandwiches. Served on toasted sour dough bread, spread with creamy mayo, and finished with a fresh herb salad. chargrilled Chicken & Pesto: Marinated chargrilled chicken, swiss cheese and our tasty almond, mint & basil pesto. Finished with fresh mint and basil. The reality was vey different… two tiny pieces of stale tiger bread, four tiny pieces of chicken, plastic processed cheese slices and a mountain of lettuce. Absolutely nothing like it’s description. Disgusting and won’t be back.

Lovey GF fish , had the kids meal as been unwell and didn't have a big appetite it was delish, my husband had the chicken burger , best he has had , will definitely be back

Fantastic menu choices for all palates & diets. Such wonderful, tasty food, old familiars with a twist. It was the menu which stood out from other such places in Stirling that attracted us to try Gabe’s & the menu & delicious food which brought us back the next day before travelling back to England. Highly recommend the pea risotto, vegetarian steak sandwich (creamy sauce to die for), Thai vegetable stew, vegan sausage & mash, & the meatballs - a clever substitution for a reduced number of sausages. Staff were friendly, & the service was excellent. So sorry I don’t know her name but the young woman (with short hair) who served us on Saturday 18/03 was wonderful.

The banana fritters are a lovely addition to the menu