Gordon's Tearoom & restaurant in Aberdeenshire

Ordered drinks and breakfast rolls, my hot chocolate was nearly cold and more like warm milk, the coffee was just about ok but the bacon roll was served on a brioche bun and the sausage was burnt and very salty. The soup was lovely but everything else was below standard and definitely not worth the money, we will not be returning

Oh what has happened here? Stopped here on my way through for a quick lunch, a regular stop. Only the quick ended up in a long wait despite being only the second table, the rest of the cafe was empty. By the time my toastie arrived my coffee was cold. A cheese and ham Toastie, but in sweet brioche bread? with salad and crisps. The salad was just limp lettuce in a dressing,no other vegetable at all? The toastie was cold in the middle, the cheese not melted and the ham tasted sweeter than the bread, it didn’t mention it was honey roasted or anything? I didn’t have time to complain and wait ages for a replacement so half ate the sweet sandwich and left. Where have the friendly staff gone that used to serve us?

We got completely ignored when we went in. Very quiet so no excuse for being too busy. Had to order at the counter as nobody came to take our order ( looks like table service ). Unpleasant non talkative girl who then came over with the drinks and spilt tea when putting pot on the table. Think she could benefit from some training in customer service skills. Food was average.

We went in for a sandwich as we thought this would be a better option than the Co-Op next door. How wrong were we. On reading the menu the sandwiches/toasties read as follows.... Cheese and Ham Cheese and Tomato Cheese and Ham Croissant That was it!! Wow......we didn't bother.

a breath of fresh air to find such welcoming quality restaurant hidden away in the highlands. Beautiful journey if you are travelling from any direction, and paricularly nice to see how Scotland are dealing with river banks and tree planting in the highlands

Service wasn’t friendly at all, the sandwiches were as basic as could be with no accompaniments and were expensive for what they were. Sadly we won’t be returning.

We called in to Gordon’s after an average experience at another Braemar establishment the previous morning. The only negative was the 10am opening time, only because we arrived about 10 mins beforehand and were particularly hungry. We all had a brioche breakfast bun and all agreed that these were delicious. Friendly service too from the staff in a lovely environment. A very enjoyable experience that I would thoroughly recommend

STAFF, AMBIENCE, QUALITY AND DECOR AND CLEANLINESS WERE SUPERB. NEVER FELT MORE COMFORTABLE . IN ONE OF THE BEST PARETS OF SCOTLAND TO VISIT. BRAEMAR NOT EXPENSIVE, FREE PARKING, BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS

Had a lovely lunch of Cullen Skink (smoked haddock leek and potato soup) with cheese scone. Delicious 😋 Good service. Nice coffee too

A very excellent pair of scones with jam and cream, a good pot of Earl Grey tea, after a long walk in the mountains. The service was excellent, timely and friendly.

We had Cullen Skink and pea soup accompanied by warm cheese scones. Both the soups were delicious and piping hot. The scones were some of the very best that we've tasted in a while.

We visited Braemar as we drove towards Speyside. Gordon’s offered a good coffee and a top class cheese scone. It was large , good crust and fluffy inner. Delicious!

Stopped in here for brunch, remember visiting here years ago when I was a kid and it was very old fashioned. New owners now and it’s certainly a more attractive option considering we usually go to the bothy.Decor very nice and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Both had a latte which was slightly cold however, breakfast rolls were delicious, sausage and egg in one and bacon and egg in the other. Everything cooked to perfection, brioche buns made it even better. Slightly expensive at £4.50 a roll plus 75p per extra item. Would return though.

We were a party of 9 popped in here for lunch with Australian relatives and lucky to be able to use the big table in the middle and we could all sit together. Very welcoming on our arrival. Waitress was very friendly and efficient and able to note down all our choices and requests with helpful advice. Our food selection was delicious from the spicy sweet potato soup with cheese scone to the pizzas and filled rolls with bacon/sausage/egg/ black pudding and bowls of chips for us all to share! Teas and coffees came in separate pots for each individual. Everything was as it should be, very tasty and we all commented on how efficient chef and staff were forgetting nothing and very orderly. We will be back. Our lunch was the ‘icing on the cake’ for our Braemar visit and we wish you great success with your business. Thank you!

Excellent tearoom and Cafe. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Even Grandson cleared his plate which is unusual For him. Our food was excellent and we enjoyed it

Stopping in for lunch while driving. Absolutely delicious cheese scones and soup. Everything was warm, delicious and fresh. Warm service too. So glad we stopped.

Arrived in Braemar on a chilly & frosty November afternoon, discovered the Gordon's Tearoom and as it looked rather inviting, we stepped in. What a lovely warm welcome, we disturbed the staff putting up the Christmas decorations, (apologies for that). When we went in, we could smell the Cullen Skink, so we couldn't resist, one with a cheese scone and the other with sourdough bread, delicious. I laughed when I found out that the lovely staff member who served us was from Australia, to leave the warmth of Oz to come and live and work in what has been recorded as the coldest place in Scotland. But you can understand it with the beautiful setting. Would highly recommend a wee visit if you are up that way.

Visited Gordon's on Sun 27 Nov for a snack. I had the Cullen Skink & my wife had a bacon roll. What a lovely treat. Eilidh our server was excellent. Chatty & friendly and served promptly. The Cullen Skink was excellent and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her bacon roll. We were fortunate to meet Marcus the chef and his wife. He told us he was opening a Seafood Restaurant in Ballater next year, hopefully in March so we will definitely be visiting that establishment.

Visited Gordon’s Tea Rooms at Braemar this afternoon. Had delicious cream scones and coffee. Best scones I’ve tasted in a long time. Lovely atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Cosy cafe with excellent, friendly staff. We ordered soup that arrived promptly, piping hot with a delicious cheese scone. White flat coffees also perfect

We have been to Braemar several times previously but this restaurant was this year under new management. There was no menu and the only offering was two types of pie or a scone. I chose the latter and while palatable it did not fit the...

With 20,000 tourists at the Gathering yesterday you would expect local venues to make an effort. Paper cups in use at this tearoom and a ban on customers using their toilet facilities (as well as rock hard millionaire’s shortbread) will not encourage this visitor to...

Went in for a coffee and cake. Cappuccino was Luke warm. Both of our coffee cake was dry. Place was clean, service was quick and friendly. Just a shame about the coffee and cake.

We felt welcome here on a rainy afternoon. The staff is young and a bit inexperienced, but very friendly and motivated. Good coffee and cakes. Quiet atmosphere. Would go again.

lovely place ,great scone warm and yummy. friendly staff. cannot fault it ay all. A very limited food menu but lots of yummy cakes to choose from!!

Stopped by for lunch; such a lovely staff! So friendly and fun. Had wild garlic and potato soup; simple foods made well and feeling pretty special that I had a taste!

Stopped for a coffee and cake here on our way up to Ballater and enjoyed wonderful strawberry tarts and a lovely chat with the charming owner. It was so good we returned again the following day and enjoyed very tasty potato and wild garlic soup...

We were in the Braemar area for a few days but only discovered this gem the day that we were leaving. Beautiful food, including lots of vegan options and speciality teas. I had the small vegan breakfast which was very filling followed by a pot...

Great find on our way through Braemar! Dog friendly to the point of she got served with water first. The haggis and cheese toastie and tomato and basil soup were absolutely superb. Hot chocolate was sublime and the cake selection was amazing.

We stopped here after a morning walking in the hills as were looking for somewhere warm for a cup of tea! We tentatively hoped they might be dog-friendly… first thing we saw when we opened the door was a dog bowl with water.. and a...

On our first family stay in Braemar we visited Gordon's on numerous occasions, excellent variety of food and cakes, complimented by a friendly and welcoming staff, well worth a visit.

Came here for lunch and certainly did not disappoint. My tomato and basil soup was deliciously hot with the hint of sweetness. Just perfect for a cool day. Hubby’s bacon and Brie toastie was drippingly tasty according to him. They have some interesting tea collection....

Amazing little tearoom with friendly helpful staff main meals snacks coffees teas traybake ect well set out for Covid mask worn unless seated sanitizer on the way in seat cleaned right away after customer leaves reasonable prices very busy at lunchtime

An excellent establishment catering for both indoor and outdoor dining whatever your preference. Great menu choices, fantastic service at an acceptable cost, well worth a visit. Will have a desert on my next visit.

Phoned ahead and was told tables available. They were able to accommodate 5 of us plus dog at the outside tables which was good as the weather was nice. Friendly and attentive staff, great choice from the menu and the food was delicious - and...

Went in as a party of 5 - friendly service and good quality, very filling food and drink, and very Covid aware

Disappointing - service was good but food was nothing special, I’m surprised that this place is as high up on trip advisor. We had four different meals in our party and 3 of us were not impressed at the quality of food provided. There is...

covid safe, clean pleasant and cosy cafe serving excellent breakfasts. highly recommended. thank you for looking after us. C&R from Cheshire.

I was attending a book launch at Braemar Castle and had a walk around this stunning village.Randomly stopped her for a light lunch. Perfect - family run, traditional Scottish cafe/restaurant. Straightforward food well produced without being fancy, good portions, friendly service and fair prices. Braemar...

Great wee find, good menus and good value. Covid safe, screens between tables, or outside eating area.

THE most amazing veggie and vegan slap up breakfasts. Whether veggie vegan or neither, this is a must visit for brunch, lunch, coffees etc.

Fantastic little tearoom staffed by friendly helpful staff. We’ve had a takeaway lunch, of sandwiches and toasties. 👍 Then a few days later we sat in and had an early tea. Dogs welcome inside. limited seating in and out due to covid, but still plenty...

Popped in for some lunch on our way home from a mini break. Found it to be clean with a good choice of sandwiches, toasties, salad platters. Reasonably priced too, for the area.

Had a meal here as a family of 4 after a muddy walk. It was very warm and welcoming. The food and service were both brilliant. The cakes are amazing!! Would definitely recommend.

Had lunch here whilst staying in the area, limited tables due to COVID but managed to get in and served, all good, nice lunch menu, and all enjoyed the fare that was ordered.

Can't write much about the food as staff did not allow us over the door. Seems being in a couple would take up a table of 4 seats. Off which 2 were free. No offer of come back in 10 mins or so. Just extremely...

I stopped here passing through Braemar for a coffee and had a morning roll. Well priced and a good selection. There were lots of lovely things on the lunch menu so will have to go back! They use a good range of Scottish and local...

Myself and my wife had lunch today. The staff were very polite and the service was excellent. I had the wild boar burger with chips salad onion rings and red onion chutney which I can only describe as excellent. My wife had brie and bacon...

We visited here for lunch recently. The staff were excellent, very COVID friendly environment and the food was delicious. We would thoroughly recommend.

Ok! It is small! But the staff are charming and helpful and the food was excellent. Great choice for vegetarians.

Started the day by taking our first stop here at this tiny little tearoom which has a cosy outdoor seating arrangement. Complying with the Covid 19 norms, our attendant was quick in her service and polite. The food was good & the location is superb !We had their Hot ChocolateLatteEnglish BreakfastVeg BAP Roll

We turned up for a late lunch and there was a small queue, partly due to C-19 and partly because the food is very good! We felt £31+ for four was good value and would recommend it. It is a straightforward, unpretentious cafe. Service was efficient, polite and unobtrusive. Ideal! C-19 measures are clearly in place. No complaints about the four meals; both cheese and caramelised onion toasties were lovely, as was the soup of the day and spring rolls.The pot of tea was generous too. I would definitely return if in the area.

Had lunch here the other day. There’s a choice of various types of burgers and we went for that, but found them a bit heavy and not quite as nice as we’d hoped. Nice selection of cakes and stuff and good social distancing observed, although people kept coming up to pay the bill at the till next to us even though they had clear signs up saying not to. I suppose there’s a limited amount you can do about people who can’t, or won’t, read. Nonetheless a nice little place for a snack.

A great tearoom serving quality, tasty, unpretentious food. We visited twice. First having the steak burgers which were lovely. The second visit we had a full English breakfast. All superb. Good value for money and quality meat Friendly staff and attentive service. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Visited this lovely tearoom . All covid measures were being met . Friendly staff and tasteful food . I will visit again next time i am in Braemar . Outside seating available in good weather .

Lovely, welcoming and friendly staff. Great selection of food to sit in or take away....I certainly will be returning!

Really enjoyed lunch here with family and our dog. They have done an excellent job rearranging the cafe to deal with the covid restrictions whilst also keeping the warm welcoming atmosphere you'd hope for. The food was superb and the service friendly and quick. At £40 for lunch for 2 adults and 2 teenagers it's also great value. If you're in Braemar don't miss it.

2nd visit here and a great wee cafe for lunch, with excellent and prompt services. We had all day breakfast and the haggis starter.

Visited with my mum who despite her claimed eclectic taste ("I'll eat anything') is extremely fussy. Suffice to say she loved the bacon, brie and cranberry jelly sandwich and the red lentil and tomato soup - as did I.Would definitely go back here. Instant service as we entered, shown to table offered menu and food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. If I had one suggestion - the salad cold have done with a dressing.Thanks Gordon's Tearoom.

I had a cup of coffee and shortbread. Friendly. Good coffee, absolutely excellent shortbread. Great cafe.

Popped in while on a day out, all three of us enjoyed our lunch. The non drivers enjoyed a glass of wine. Food was tasty and hot and when back in the area will most definitely return. It was excellent value for money. This wee tea room is clean and service was spot on, although busy we were not hurried in any way.

Having had a fantastic holiday in Banchory we travelled through the Cairngorms on our way home and came across Gordon’s tearoom in Braemar. What can I say, great food, friendly staff, polite, welcoming. In short everything a tearoom should be. Traditional in every sense and the staff were on the ball. As soon as people had left their table to continue their day the tables were cleared and cleaned down. This will be a stop whenever we are up this way. Fantastic!!

Returning from a trip around the Scottish Highlands we stopped here for breakfast (although it was technically no longer breakfast time) and they do an amazing all day breakfast. I’m gluten free and they were able to give gf options or replacements. Good value for money too. Firmly recommend.

Had a scone and two different craft beers. Loved them both and the eats. Absolutely gorgeous area to visit. Would go back. Wonderful.

Stopped by for breakfast on the morning of the Braemar gathering- it was absolutely packed. The staff was very friendly despite being run off their feet- had a little wait for our food- but a lovely breakfast it was with excellent coffee. Real little gem of a tearoom

We stopped off at Gordons tearoom with the intention of having a cup of tea. How glad we were that we decided to have a late morning snack. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was brilliant. 1 small breakfast 2 ciabattas and 1 soup, plus a bowl of chips (just in case!)Every single meal was perfect, the chips were excellent and the tea was perfect to finish it off. Would love to visit again if ever we travel this way. Please give it a try. You won’t be disappointed…

We all enjoyed our meal; I had the Macaroni cheese which was scrummy though a little expensive but Braemar is out of the way and a seasonal destination (if there’s no snow), so this is understandable and acceptable. This and other places to eat can get full quickly when tourist coaches arrive.

They have a few outside tables and one can sit with ones dogs. Had bacon butty and toastie. Which they serve outside via their serving hatch.

Wij bezochten deze plek voor thee met iets zoets. De gebak vitrine zag er aanlokkelijk uit. We kozen de lemon tart en caramel shortbread, beiden heerlijk. Thee in een potje. Tearoom verder niet bijzonder knus. Er is ook een klein terrasje met bediening via het raam.

Well kept pretty tea room serving drinks snacks an light lunches at reasonable prices. Staff very helpful and efficient. Good gluten free knowledge and options.

Popped in for a hot drink and a sandwich was very nice and lovely staff not to bad on price would recommend

We have a lovely lunch here today. I had the smoked salmon and prawn platter. It was delicious. My husband had a cheese and pickle toastie! The food was made to order and brought quickly to our table and very fresh. They have a great range of dishes on their menu from breakfasts to light lunches- soup and sandwiches , toastier, baked potatoes etc to more substantial dishes so there is something for everyone! The staff were very friendly, the tearoom pleasantly decorated and it was reasonably priced. We have been several times before and will go back again next time we are in the area!

Called in before going to the Linn o' Dee Managed to get a table as someone was just leaving..busy busy in there.

What a great place for lunch. My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch and the place was packed which is a good sign (not just with tourists). We both had ciabatta sandwiches and I had the daily soup - tomato and butternut squash. Everything was excellent. Each came with a salad and coleslaw (fabulous coleslaw). They have a big case for of yummy loony desserts.... of course we HAD to try one. Had the Victorian sponge cake. AMAZING!!!! So light. Fabulous flavour. Not sweet. Just brilliant. Our server was fantastic. Highly recommend a stop here!!!

Weather wasn’t great and having driven from Fife enroute to Balmoral we were looking for a bite to eat.

We visited this tea room for tea and cakes when passing through. There was plenty of choice, and larger meals were available. There was a good range of cakes including gluten free options available. The staff were friendly and efficient. Well worth a visit if in the area.

Staff friendly and very accommodating of baby and pram. Had the cheese and haggis toastie and it was yummy!!

All types of meals served here, indoors or out, who are efficient without ever appearing rushed and never losing their smiles. The food is robust and hearty, enough to satisfy any appetite, and the cake selection is to die for. It is a licensed establishment, with a good selection of Cairngorm beers. Probably the best meal on a three week trip to Scotland (though we were sitting outside in beautiful weather!)

Had breakfast on Sunday, good breakfast with all you want on then plate with toast, tea, coffee. staff friendly, owner spoke freely to us as he has just upgraded the tearoom, looks great just like the food.

Had breakfast here. We were the only customers and I can see why. Cheap horrible sausages and poor quality bread as part of cooked breakfast. Shame as there appears to be a decent butchers up the road. Service was pleasant though.

Stopped here for tea and cake. Cakes were really tasty and rooibos tea was so refreshing. Lovely little café.

This was our 2nd choice in Braemar, as we did not like the menu in the Fife Arms

Stoped off at this great little tearoom. Service was excellent. Great menus choices. Everything was fresh and tasty. Get some!

After our distillery tour at Royal Lochnagar we thought food might be a good idea! Braemar was nearby and proved to be a charming village. Gordon’s was warm and welcoming. Fish and chips were good yet not unlike any other place we’d had fish and chips, but the Brie, bacon and cranberry panini was exceptional. It has lots of bacon and the cranberry preserves were sweet and tart. We added homemade tomato soup and it was definitely fresh and not overly dressed—very nice. Pleasant lunch!

Stopped for lunch on a day when nearly all the restaurants/cafes in Braemar were packed. Gordon's caught my eye and am very happy we waited for a table. I ordered their mac & cheese and must say it was about the best I've ever had. The place is cozy, to be sure, but the staff - despite the crowd - were friendly and attentive. When next in Braemar, we will most definitely dine here again.

Un dejeuner en terrasse par une température presque pas froide en plein été en Ecosse, c'est possible!

Rude staff and mediocre food. Think it’s only frequented as cafes are limited in the area. Do yourself a favour and drive on to Ballater for lots of lovely cafes with a great selection of food and good customer service

passing through braemar and tried the first place which was full so walked round to Gordons. again it was busy but did have one table for us available. I always find this eatery a little too cosy for my preference however we eat well. we had a ploughmans, a gammon, a fish and chips and a kids portion sausages. all were devoured and whilst it is not fancy food, it does fill the hole. Service was the only letdown as the waiter needed prompting for cutlery.

Je ne mets pas souvent de 5 mais là, rien a dire. Bon accueil, repas avec des ingrédients frais. On est loin du gastronomique mais ce n’est absolument pas ce que nous recherchions. Un petit lunch pour tenir le coup jusqu’au soir. Très bon choix. Rapport qualité-prix convenable.

Been coming to this area for years love this coffee shop staff are very informative and friendly the grub second to none well done

This cafe is cozy and the servers were great, but the lunch offerings were a little lacking. We had the toastie and the panini (which are the same thing, just using different bread), both of which were disappointing. The accompanying salads weren't dressed. Soup was good. But overall, the ingredients and execution could have used more attention.

Called in for lunch today during our first visit to Braemar. Very friendly and popular with local people as well as tourists, which is always a good sign. Portion sizes, presentation and quality were good and we thought it offered great value. We'd certainly come again.

We used to visit another tearoom in Braemar, which closed due to very sad circumstances. On this visit we thought we'd try the Gordon Tearooms.

Leuke tearoom met goede kaart. Heerlijk voor een lunch of diner. Lekker knus en doet heel Engels aan.

Petit endroit simple sans trop de place mais les plats étaient simples et bons. Nous y reviendrons si nous sommes de passage dans les environs.

On my way through Scotland recently so wouldn't be complete without lunch here always great food good service and the weather this time was a bonus.

Nice little place that just needs to get some good quality sausages from the local butchers. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful location.

Had the cranberry and turkey panini- fantastic. Others in my group loved the salmon sandwich and coronation chicken.

After driving through the hills and countryside we stopped here for lunch. Food was beautiful and staff were so friendly. Didn’t have to book and were served so quickly. Really enjoyed our soup, tootsie and of course dessert!!!!! Recommended if nearby

We stopped here for lunch. The brought me the wrong order and forgot to bring my latte. I decided to eat the food to avoid another long wait - it was okay, nothing spectacular.