Island Cafe in Argyll & Bute

Brilliant cafe, beautiful homemade food, amazing staff

We were lucky enough to be served by the incredibly kind and professional Lewis. What an outstanding chap he is! Our smoked salmon & scrambled eggs on homemade toast were delicious, and the coffees (with a touch of honey by request) were exactly what we needed. The help and service we received when we mentioned our keys were locked in our car was also first rate! We'll return to Coll next year, and we'll dine here for both breakfast and dinner. See you soon!

Very nice staff. Mains very tasty and well presented, on the smaller side after an outdoor day. Service slow , even for drinks, but understand it is a small place. We weren’t keen on the Burnt Basque cheesecake but enjoyed the brownie, puddings were a good size.

Was very glad I had booked as they were having to turn folk away and with the fabulous menu it was no wonder. I was a bit worried when I arrived that there were only two other tables in but it filled up very quickly with visitors and locals. The menu was really different from your usual fayre and every dish was delicious and perfectly presented. I have to mention the Burnt Basque Cheesecake as I felt the name did not do it justice. What a taste sensation! If it is on the menu then you must try it. It was like a sort of solid bread and butter pudding consistency with a scrumptious caramelised sugar / Creme brulee taste. Rich and so comforting after a days cycling 😃 The staff were really lovely and even though they were super busy they were still genuinely friendly. A real positive when you are dining solo. They do lunch as well so if you are in Coll I would definitely recommend.

We enjoyed an excellent evening meal here, when visiting the island in August. The halibut was cooked beautifully. In fact the whole meal was delicious. The cafe had a great atmosphere and the staff were delightful. Highly recommend.

Well worth a visit, and only a short walk away from the ferry terminal. We enjoyed an excellent evening meal here, whilst staying on this enchanting island. The cafe had a great atmosphere and the staff were delightful. We particularly enjoyed the halibut, which was cooked beautifully. In truth all the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

This cafe is a must if you are staying in Coll. Heather is friendly and accommodating, and most important an excellent cook! We had packed lunches every day, which were delicious and just what you need if you are out on a boat all day. Cakes where fab. We also booked in for dinner twice which were fantastic, perfectly cooked fish and local meat and fabulous puddings.

Etwas chaotisch organisiert, aber immer nett. Sehr gemütlich und d Speisen waren perfekt, hatten eine hohe Qualität.

Fantastic freshly cooked food and lovely staff. Absolutely superb meal every time we go. Never disappoints. Highly, highly recommended.

Not only is the food & service excellent, they literally saved my life by getting a handbag I’d left by accident, which also contained my passport, to the ferry so it could be delivered to the ferry building in Oban. I can’t thank you enough! Great people!

Helpful staff. Somewhat minimalist decor. Food as expensive as nearby, much more attractive, Coll Hotel restaurant. Don’t think I will be returning to eat.

We visited twice but each time just for coffees. On both occasions service was just plain odd: friendly enough but rather random and slow. I wonder if the place is under new management and they are still learning how to do things? Menus were not on display so I cant comment on their food offerings. The cafe is popular and in a lovely location and the coffee delicious. Located in what looks like an old pub building. The interior is light and bright but simply furnished. Most seating is indoors but there is some outdoors too

Great food Friendly Atmosphere Thank you

Casual dining and a brilliant menu with plenty of choice! I had the brisket flat bread and my wife had Langoustines- both fantastic. The place was busy with great atmosphere but the really impressive element was the service which was some of the best I've experienced in Scotland- warm and genuinely friendly!

Excellent meal . Good choice on menu . Lovely Staff and fresh , welcoming decor . Well worth a visit . Right in the middle of the village . The veggie option was delicious as were the super fresh langoustines.

Lovely wee place. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Visited a couple of times while on Isle of Coll and will visit again next time we go.

THE best place on the Isle of Coll to eat !!! Friendly staff, efficient and the food is delicious. All locally sourced and cooked on the premises to perfection. This is the only place on the island worth eating at. You will not be disappointed.

I was about to make this a one star review as they no longer do their divine cinnamon rolls but in truth even without those culinary delights there is absolutely nothing that is not five star about this place Food 5* Service 5* Ambiance 5* Views 5*+ Value for money 5* A true gem hidden in the Hebrides but well worth searching for. Whether you have breakfast lunch dinner or elevenses you will not be disappointed (but don’t try all in the one day tempting as that might be)

We were staying with friends for a few days to enable me to complete my quest to walk on all of Scotlands inhabited islands. This was booked for us by our friends and the food was beautiful with the Blade of Beef as tender as anything I have had before. The service was excellent and the view from the Cafe was second to none. A very special evening with good friends.

Great spot for dinner. I had the soup, which was a creative and delicious spicy carrot coconut concoction. Others in our party had the halibut (fantastic), the Korma (solid comfort food) and the langostines (fresh and delicious, but a little overwhelming). They have restricted hours/days and may not be able to accommodate walk-ins, so call ahead for reservations.

Good home made food from uncluttered menu. Reasonable prices considering it is an island. Interior atmosphere is ok but not special. Separate menu has many alcoholic drinks, lemonades and tee/ coffee, however no non alcoholic beer options.

This wee gem may well be called the Island Cafe, but its way better than a cafe! We had lunch, dinner and breakfast over a couple of days and all visits were of the highest order. From the minute we stepped through the door the service and attention we received was friendly, polite and attentive - couldn't ask for more, and all with a lovely warm, vibrant atmosphere. Loved it! As for the food - exceptional! Fabulous homemade sweet potato, chilli and coconut soup; beef madras curry, orzo salad and the sticky apple and fig pie was to die for!

Deuxième restaurant sur l’île ouvert du mercredi au dimanche! Pensez à réserver. Service rapide et plats goûteux! J’ai adoré le curry aux langoustines et le dessert qui était une pavlova pas trop mal réussie.

…. außer der Burger, der sollte a bissel mehr Liebe bei der Zubereitung spendiert werden. Die weitere Gerichte waren einfach...

It’s a lovely cafe, nice staff and food was nice.. but tiny portions for the price. Not for the frugal

Fabulous Cafe with delicious local food and home baking. Great friendly service. Can't recomend highly enough.

Lovely little cafe, friendly staff and great menu. Had homemade tomato soup which was delicious followed by tea and sublime cake. Highly recommended if you’re on Coll

Delicious food and friendly service in this little cafe in Arinagour with beautiful views over the bay. Plenty of veggie options too.

I had breakfast and dinner at this cafe during my stay in Coll. For breakfasts I had a fabulous scone. The cafe has a great view and it's very peaceful. For dinner there is a big selection of meals, but my favourite part was the...

Arrived at 11 am, looking forward to a meal and to spending some mkney on the island. Were told, pretty rudely, that we were too late to order breakfast and too early to order lunch. We were not allowed to see a menu. We were,...

Pleasant to sit in not rushed and staff friendly and food good

Lovely atmosphere, Sammie and Archie gave us excellent service to be proud of. The breakfast baps were extra tasty, came well cooked and in good time. Thank you Island Cafe!!

We visited for lunch and all enjoyed some great food with friendly customer service. Well worth a visit.

Awesome addition to the island. Very tasty coffee and a cool place to hang out for a bit and soak up the atmosphere. Freshly baked doughnuts too!

Oh boy! We popped in for lunch after seeing the lunch of a diner sitting outside in the sunshine. We just had to have some of the amazing looking bread we saw! Checking out the menu we found it was their homemade Focaccia and we...

Me and my family had such a lovely meal here a few weeks ago. The staff were lovely and squeezed an extra person in when initially we didn’t think there would be space, the food and booze were amazing. Had the most amazing lobster salad to start - and affordable too! Will come back here every time we visit Coll.

Lovely food, friendly service and great location

Food is 5 star as is service. Freshly baked cakes, breads and local produce. Constantly changing it up with something new, different and tasty. Coffee is delish too and the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming with the most amazing view on to the Bay.

Beautiful café, with a fresh interior and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. We had dinner from an inspired menu - all the food was delicious and exquisitely presented. The tasty sourdough focaccia and baked goods are all made in-house. We went back the next morning for good coffee and mouth-watering, freshly baked, sweet and buttery cinnamon buns. Highly recommended, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Very nice people, good service and excellent food. We couldn't get in for lunch but went for breakfast a couple of times. Would definitely return to both the cafe and the island

What a gem of a Cafe with fantastic food , friendly staff , great atmosphere and amazing setting on the Isle of Coll. Highly recommended!

On the main street in Arinagour we were told this is a comparatively new venture. The experience was wonderful. The food is fresh tasting and I wish I could make bread like theirs ! They will take bookings as it is only small, but there...

This establishment has a major problem for its clients It is only open Wednesday to Saturday! Otherwise it cannot be faulted Service is superb and very friendly Breakfasts cannot be faulted whichever you choose and great value Home made cinnamon rolls are delicious by far...

We only went for a light lunch and were very satisfied with the food we got. The cafe is only open on limited days of the week and only for limited hours (Coll is a very small island with a tiny population). It does evening...

We spent a week on Coll and visited the café each day it was open. There are new people in charge and clearly one of them is a terrific baker. The focaccia was really exceptional - warm, soft, flavoursome. Made a great sandwich. And the...

We visited the Island Cafe on Coll in early June 2021. The food was all homemade, with delicious bread, amazing soup, fresh local crab and homemade baking to name a few. We were so impressed that we are going back tomorrow! Would 100% recommend. (Nb....

We were staying on Coll for week and on a rainy day we opted to walk through the village and have lunch at the cafe. The space is small and packed with tables, populated with a lovely mix of visitors and locals. The food was...

Surprisingly VERY well stocked small store making best use of every square inch of selling space, friendly welcome and helpful gentlemen running the shop. A real bonus given that your choices for food (self catering) and Coll pub are the limited offerings on this beautiful...

If you just like eating delicious home cooked food then visit Coll and come to the cafe But if you come to Coll you must visit the Island Cafe. Huge portions and friendly service Delish.........

We eat in this cafe on two nights when we were staying in the hotel just up the road. Eating here is like sitting in a persons front room it is very cosy with not many tables. The food and service could not be faulted it was a great experience.

Lovely home cooking with genuine friendly service. We had fish and chips and the vegetable curry. Both were ample in size and very tasty. Location is handy being next to the pier in the only village on Coll

Wow, just wow. I stayed on Coll for 7 nights and ate at this wonderful little cafe 5 times, both for lunch and dinner. Food was amazing, lovely young lady working really hard and delivering excellent customer service. I will return just for your mac and cheese!

We arrived on Coll during squally showers and decided to shelter in the Island Cafe. The food was excellent, although we did wait a while for it- guess as it was all freshly made. . Interesting menu with some unusual dishes. We had smoked haddock with poached egg, salad and homemade bread. The bread served with the homemade soup looked amazing- i was drooling whilst waiting for my food, looked like garlic bread with cheese.Reasonable prices and friendly service

Superb meal, with good service. Food was tasty and unpretentious. Wine reasonably priced. It is necessary to book as only 6 tables.

After a long walk around the island (16 miles), decided to take the opportunity to have lunch at the Island Cafe which is opposite the hotel. The food was superb, there was a lot of choices. Service first class with nice hostess and I would definitely return when I go back to Isle of Coll.

Lovely wholesome food served in big portions.The cafe has a relaxed feel to it which made me feel as if I was eating in someone's home.Big helpings which will satisfy even a big eater. Nice choice of bottled beers and also Scottish wines by Cairn o'Mhor.Limited opening hours so check before you rely on it but definitely worth a visit if it can fit with your travels.

Excellent food, good choices very friendly staff, great shop an integral part of the cafe, would definitely go back

Can't believe we last ate here in 2015 .. have dreamt of returning ever since and it's as good as ever. Very friendly service and superb food for the reasonable price. Still the lovely plate of 7 veges, delicious potatoes and local meats. They do half-size puds (which are about the same size as most 'normal' ones!) and we thought the bread & butter pud was very tasty. We dropped in on the Sunday after a hot cycle ride and though they were busy with their Sunday roasts (next time!), it was no trouble to provide us with 2 of their mango sorbets from the menu, which really hit the spot.

Had. Great meal there with friends. Wide and varied menu with the Sunday roasts being delicious. Loads of food and the desserts were amazing. Great / friendly service. Would definitely go back.

Huge portions of food, very tasty, pleasant staff, advised to book for dinners but was ok for quick lunch when we came off ferry.

Nice food, friendly staff and atmosphere. With only 2 places found to eat on Coll, this was amazingly good. Clean, good service. Limited menu as small place but was good enough for us to use on both nights of our stay. Prices were reasonable.

There is a limited choice of places to eat on Coll, but this cafe serves superb home cooked evening meals. Both the quality and quantity are excellent. Recommended

We had one evening meal here during our stay on Coll. Only 6 tables so is always fully booked. Menu is good and the food delicious. Staff very friendly and service was good. Worth a visit

Having had a day on Tiree walking we decided to book dinner here. So glad we did as it was Absolutly Delicious. The portions were large with loads of vegetables and the roast potates were to die for. Would have love to had more time to eat here again.

Great food in a relaxed setting. Good value for money and very friendly and efficient service. Large portions but still presented well with a wonderful choice of vegetables coming separately. The roast potatoes are amazing!

Not always open but booked in for an evening meal mid week and it was amazing. Had the chicken off the specials board. The sauce was tasty and the vegetables spot on and plentiful. Nicest roast tatties since my gran was alive!

What a stunning place. Booking is advisable. Lovely inside. Plenty of choices. Braised loin of pork was the best I've ever had and lots of it. Vegetables and roasted potatoes were perfectly cooked. Pudding was superb and big. Very good prices. Excellent service. Highly recommend this place to eat.

Although named the island cafe this wee place has the most amazing menu of food and is far more like a restaurant. The meals are very reasonabley priced, really lovely and amazing portion sizes. They're all really friendly as well. It's very popular so would definitely book!

Stopped here for lunch on a day when the sea was too rough for our yacht's tender to come ashore to collect us... The owner was incredibly gracious in allowing us to wait long after we had finished our lovely food. The phrase "life saver" is frequently overused but on this occasion I feel well deserved. A very very big thank you to The Island Cafe on Coll. Also highly recommend the amazing village shop attached to the cafe.

Great friendly cafe, went for breakfast, black pudding roll, yum, coffee, tea, and a last night fish and chips. All excellent, with friendly efficient service.

Although stopping at the local hotel, my wife and I called in here for afternoon tea on a couple of occasions, and Sunday lunch. It is a pleasantly friendly café, with quite a large menu. The afternoon tea I had was a scone with butter, jam and cream - sadly the cream was just the 'spray can' stuff, not clotted that I am used to, and was somewhat disappointing. The coffee was fine, though, and when we had Sunday lunch a couple of days later I was pleasantly surprised. I had the roast beef option, which was cooked well and very tender - it was the first time I had ever had a lunch arrive on 3 plates - one with the meat, roasties and gravy, one with about 6 different veg, and the third with an enormous Yorkshire pud. It was nearly overwhelming, but I managed to finish it all off!!! What excellent value, and highly recommended.

After a sight seeing day on the Isle of Coll we had dinner here, two adults and a teenager. The food was absolutely fabulous with everything on the menu was homemade. It's no wonder that the restaurant is so busy, my advice would be to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

Went to the shop next door who mentioned Sunday lunch. We were fitted in and what a great. It came looking really appertising and delicious. It was hot, the veg was beautiful and perfectly done. The roasted were slot on. My mouth waters just revisiting it. We had excellent and tasty beef. Would have loved pud but could eat another mouthful . Fabulous.

Such a lovely place. Really friendly, great selection of home cooked meals and huge portion sizes! Great value for money!!

Really delicious food with lots of varied fresh vegetables to go with the main dish. Lovely wine and of course great location. My only criticism is that maybe you should call yourself a restaurant as you are open in the evening unlike most cafes. We would have eaten here more if we had realised earlier!

I just want to say how amazing Coll is, it's a beautiful place and the people are so friendly. The island cafe is a little gem serving an amazing variety of food with a big veggie choice. Loved it.

Food was excellent and very reasonable. Great choice of fresh food and organic wines. Have a seat outside if weathers good as everyone who passes says hi.

Very nice relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff and the meals were wonderful. Great choice. Be prepared for ample - and I mean ample - portions. Get yourself hungry first so that you can enjoy the best cooked food I have encountered home and abroad.

very pleasantly located, service was very good and the food was simple but well cooked and presented in a friendly atmosphere. Would have liked to have stayed longer on the Island to sample the rest of the menu.

Delicious food, extensive menu, fresh local produce, good service. What more could you want. Excellent range of veggie options. Our Mac and Cheese connoisseur ( daughter) gave an unheard of 9.5+ to the dish at the cafe!

Great menu for evening meal and huge portions. Apparently Sunday roast is legendary. Service very friendly.

We had very good coffee and delicious home made shortbread at this lovely wee cafe. The waiter was very friendly and gave us free refills. We were booked to eat elsewhere but the food menu looked really tempting, and we met others later who dined there and were full of praise.

We are staying at the Coll Hotel and decided to try the Cafe for lunch. Bad move!

The staff here were extremely helpful and friendly, going out of their way to make us feel welcome with our toddler. We enjoyed excellent fish and chips and on a second visit, local beef burgers and hogget. They also serve really nice organic fizzy drinks. The food is really well-cooked and filling; exactly what you need when you're out in the air all day! We'd definitely recommend the cafe to anyone visiting Coll.

Wij hebben geluncht in dit café. Prima gerechten. Geen frutsels, geen chique namen of gerechten. Gewoon eerlijke kost. Naast het café is een winkeltje waar ze veel organische veganistische voedingsmiddelen verkopen. De bediening is aller vriendelijkst

We visited the Island Cafe while waiting for our ferry back to Oban. We had coffee drinks and a delicious plate of home made dohnuts. The cafe is pleasant and relaxing and the service was very friendly. Well worth popping into if you're passing by.

We had a lovely meal at the Island Cafe. All of the food is home cooked and freshly made. There's plenty of choice for everyone & they do lighter bites for smaller appetites. They have a good choice of beers & my husband particularly liked the different ciders to choose from. The puddings were fabulous & they don't scrimp on the portion sizes! The service was excellent & the staff very friendly.

The cafe was ideal for this sort of trip. Good basic food well prepared and presented. The range and quality of food is much greater than you would expect of a cafe. Good veggie choices and staff were pleasant.

My partner and i visited Coll in July and although we dont usually Sunday lunch we decided to drop into the Island Cafe for a bite to eat. We were astounded at the menu and finally made a decision which when the food arrived we...

Encontramos este lugar totalmente por casualidad en una corta visita a Coll. La comida era deliciosa, con porciones enormes. Personal muy agradable también, y sin duda volveríamos.

Algunas de las mejores comidas vegetarianas que hemos encontrado nunca en nuestros viajes y las porciones no te quedarás con hambre. No te lo pierdas.

Visitamos este café durante nuestra visita a Coll. Lo que una pequeña joya! Y tan contentos que tuvimos la ponemos a cenar en este original y cómodo establecimiento. Desde afuera se ve como un pequeño café que venden tés, cafés y pasteles. Sin embargo, es mucho más que una cafetería. Yo lo clasificaría como un restaurante de primera clase. La comida era precioso. Excelentes opciones de menú y maravillosamente presentado. El personal es joven, eficiente y amable y un crédito a este café. La decoración es de moda 60 70 con tela aceite tablecovers. El chef propietario es muy agradable y sus conocimientos de cocina de un restaurante de clase alta. Recomendaría cualquiera que visite la isla para comer aquí. Sin duda volveré en mi próxima visita a Coll

Popped in twice after long walks for tea and cake. The scones were delicious and came with jam and cream. The service is friendly and place has a relaxed feel, perfect.

great food, best to book a table just in case, friendly staff. So much choice on menu, could take a week to sample everything!

Excellent quality home cooking with local produce. Very generous portions and attentive, friendly staff. Hard to beat. Highly recommended!

Visited several times in our too brief stay on Coll. Locals and visitors mingle. Menu to suit all tastes and portions large. Went with a curry recommendation - glad I did! Also enjoyed a wonderfully cooked Sunday roast. On both visits my husband had two great desserts (1each night!) that looked like a meal in their own right. Flavours were lovely and nothing to much trouble for the staff. Shop next door and takeaways available. Tables outside with view over the bay for dolphin and seal spotting! Recommend booking.

We can highly recommend this place - delicious food (and plenty of it) Wide ranging menu, including plenty of choice for vegetarians. The side dishes of veg are especially delightful. Opening hours are variable, but we didn't find it too difficult to work around them. Best book a table, as this place is very popular. If you want to eat out, you have a choice of here or the hotel (also good).

The menu is extremely varied from local meat and fish to curries and more spicy food. Something for everyone. If you want to sample pudding, definitely skip the starter as all meals are extremely filling which isn't a bad thing at all. Daytime snack menu also great. All fair trade and organic.

We popped in for coffee on our last day on the island, astounded that they don't serve cappuccino, only filter coffee. We all had tea. We shared a couple of nice scones, with jam and cream. Unfortunately the cream hadn't been whipped, but was aerated and had absolutely no flavour. Not impressed.

We have been visiting Coll for many years now and always enjoy fantastic meals at the Island Cafe including their wonderful Sunday Roast. Darren, Laura and Josh work extremely hard to cater for the customers every need and nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming even if we're just popping in for coffee, and eating there is something we always look forward to when we visit and we make sure that if we travel with relatives that they get to try the lovely food also. Thank you.