JJ's Cafe in Highland

My family of 4 stopped here to eat during our driving trip around Scotland. We all got traditional breakfasts, which were delicious with big portions. The service was very good and we got our food fast. That night, my wife realized that she had lost her fanny pack. We contacted JJ's Cafe and they told us that they had found it at our table. We were already back on the road by then, so there was no way for us to return to Fort William to retrieve it. We asked them to ship it to our house in the USA, and they did! I would go back to JJ's Cafe for the good food and service alone, but I would ABSOLUTELY go back for the opportunity to support a business like this whose owners and employees care this much about their customers. Thank you!!!

A beautiful breakfast in a cute little place. Easy to get to and a lovely relaxing environment. Plus… the homemade cakes and slices are incredible!

Toilets dirty with overflowing bin. Outside there’s rubbish everywhere. Tables waiting to be cleared whilst staff sitting on their phone. Shame as surroundings and food are good. There’s better out there.

Stopped for breakfast while passing through Fort William . Very old fashioned, and a bit dowdy old cafe, staff not very friendly . Will keep driving next time !

Absolutely disgusting, avoid this dirty cafe and useless staff, food cold and greasy, cold tastless coffee, toilets manky and smelly, I'm telling you!!!! AVOID

We just love going to JJ's. Never had a bad meal there. Nice people. If you are looking for good basic food drop in.

Familiale, très accueillant, parfait pour un déjeuner ! Il y a du choix et les prix sont vraiment attractifs, un grand merci pour le café maison 😊

We enjoy coming to JJ's. Why- because all the food is created by Jane and as for the cakes they are great. Not the cheapest and certainly not the most expensive. Good quality food in the style that we silver tops remember. Been coming here since they started, love it. Well done Jane and John.

Desayuno típico escocés, muy bueno y muy bien de precio. Bien atendido, lugar muy bien decorado. Permite intercambio de libros. Recomendado para mí gusto

Used to recommend this place to friends after being a regular visitor when on my travels. Not anymore, shockingly expensive now. £7.70 for 2 rolls on sausage and a can of juice.

N y allez pas ....nourriture congelée, vaguement préparée...je n ai pas voulu croire les avis négatifs...j avais tort

Popped in here for coffee and cake. Lovely coffee and beautiful home made date and walnut cake. Friendly owner. Very reasonably priced too!

Popped in for breakfast. Wide selection of options. Tasty food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend for a breakfast stop.

Visited here at lunchtime when few other places appeared open. Plenty of parking outside and a good selection on the menu for takeaway. Excellent filled rolls, tea and homemade cakes. Friendly and organised ; no issues with social distancing. Highly recommended.

Ate the soup and toastie, all very tasty and arrived nice and quick. Was a little bit chilly in there the day we ate, staff all friendly

50p surcharge to change an item on the breakfast! The breakfast is already £6.50 and not everyone likes all the items. The price certainly does not reflect the quality!

Lovely all day and belly buster breakfasts with really helpful staff and a great atmosphere. Big portions and good value for money. Some of the nicest black pudding we've had too.

We went to JJs on the way south from Arisaig. Looking for somewhere dog friendly and found this Decor interesting - cottage in the woods crossed with upmarket transport cafe. Friendly helpful service, lots of menu options including vegetarian. Dog was made welcome. We had the lasagne, veg chili and baked potatoes, and we're all happy with our choices.Very reasonable prices Decent place to stop if you want plain fresh cooked food

Stopped here for Breakfast before our drive back home, good choice offering breakfast sandwiches, to belly busters to just tea and toast. I had the all day breakfast. Well cooked, loved the Loren sausage and black pudding and did exactly as it states and didn’t need to eat again until tea 👍🏻 They also have a book exchange so if you have finished your read take it along and swap it out

My husband and I stopped here on a whim when we just couldn't stand going to another Costa! We were not disappointed. It's a homely looking place with lots of seating and a small gift shop in front. My husband had many full Scottish breakfasts on our trip and when I asked him which was the best he said JJ's. I had beautifully cooked sunny side up eggs with hash browns, tomato and tattie scones. The portions are very generous! Many locals came in to get there morning rolls and square sausage. Definitely a locals kind of place.

This is a fabulous café. Great atmosphere. Spacious. Book exchange, kids toys and best of all an organ!

Es la sopa y el rollo de cerdo asado caliente. ¡Oh, si quieres el desayuno todo el día, se ve tan grandioso como siempre! Pero el rollo de cerdo asado caliente! ¡JJ continúa manteniendo estándares muy altos en el frente de HRPR! Con relleno y salsa de manzana es una comida en sí misma. Asado a fuego lento y cocinado a la perfección. Tome un pequeño desvío de la A 82 y disfrute del ambiente y la excelente selección de buena comida. ¡No te decepcionará!

This place was open when most were closed, they had hot food and the place was very clean, The food was not expensive. The staff were pleasant and even took special order like No onion. Great place

Nos detuvimos en nuestro camino a casa de Skye para un almuerzo ligero. Había un extenso menú, pero optamos por la sopa (que venía con un rollo) y el café. El servicio era bueno y la comida sabrosa ya un precio muy razonable. Sabemos dónde parar en el futuro.

Llegamos a las 9 de la mañana en nuestros viajes hacia Oban desde Skye, cuando llegamos no nos dieron la bienvenida y el servicio al cliente fue deficiente. La comida que recibimos fue casi como un desperdicio de comida, estaba insípida y una pérdida de dinero. No lo recomiendo y no volveré

Sicuramente adatto alle famiglie, un po' ristorante ma anche negozio/libreria/ludoteca consente di mangiare un boccone (non a cena) e di far riposare i bambini. Buon cibo in un ambiente accogliente e tipico scozzese.

Every bit as convenient if you're using the bus station or parked to shop in Morrison's as the cafe in Morrison's. But one is corporate supermarket fare, the other is locally owned, home made and just as keen on price, with a nicer vibe. By the way, Trip Advisor, we don't have any such thing as a 'train station' here - this side of the Atlantic they are called railway stations.

We happened upon JJs by chance -- but we were so happy we found it! The food was great, large portions and reasonable prices and a friendly and efficient staff. Lots of choices and very cozy. Very family friendly

Visitado el café con un grupo grande y no estaba muy impresionado con el café. Fue más de 10 para un gran desayuno y café, que es mucho cuando compites con lugares como weatherspoons en la ciudad. Supuse que se utilizarían productos de calidad, pero puedo decir que este no era el caso. Las salchichas eran terribles y el tocino parecía haber sido hervido (prefiero mucho más tocino crujiente). No volvería si visitaba el área de Fort William nuevamente.

the grub was absolutely amazing and it filled me up so much, the staff were a bit iffy but its okay mate

nos encanta este café para un gran desayuno, el personal siempre es súper amable.

The food and staff were terrible! The beans were cold and the black pudding was not cooked,the staff were unhelpful in getting my order right and the blonde small person who served me was disrespectful

I often drop by to have a bite to eat at JJ's café. I have put them down as excellent because the overall package is exactly what one should expect in a fast moving café. The prices are set correctly, the dining areas are clean and tidy, but what one needs mostly in a place like this is staff that are helpful and conscientious. What is worse than being served by people that wish they weren't there and positively miserable. JJ's café is the exact opposite to that. Although John the owner is not a well man he always has a smile on his face. Well done JJ's, you have my vote of excellence.

Entrando si respira un'aria rilassante e famigliare. Viaggiavo con due bambini di 8 e 4 anni che sono stati felicissimi di trovare un angolo bello grande dedicato a loro, pieno di giochi e libri. Oltre ai tavoli, ci sono anche dei comodi divani e si possono prendere in prestito dei libri. Dall'apertura alla chiusura si può scegliere fra il classico Breakfast e altri prodotti tipici locali. Hanno anche un fornito menu bambini. Rapporto qualità - prezzo ottimo.

Las edades esperando nuestro desayuno para venir y cuando lo hicieron estaban fríos. Enlace salchichas salchichas congeladas y sabor como dado es justo al otro lado farmfoods, os haga maravillas. Había un pelo en mi champiñones fría. La taza de café no estaba limpia.

We visit JJ's most weeks. John and Jane have made a wonderful job of this café. Jane's home-made cakes are a delight and John is always friendly and eager to please. The food is always excellent.

Dado el nombre esperaba un boliche café básico pero este no lo es. Tiene una zona de juegos para niños y una amplia variedad de libros de bolsillo para el intercambio. Tiene una cómoda zona de asientos presumiblemente para sentarse con un libro y un número de mesas para comer. Todo muy limpio, incluyendo los aseos. Desayunamos con antelación de nuestro largo viaje de regreso a Derby y pude comprar algo de almuerzo para el camino.

We decided to go for the first time as they were having a special offer on all day breakfasts to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of opening. I thought it'd be nice to go and contribute to the local community and have a vegetarian breakfast....

Visitamos JJ's en 5 diferentes ocasiones durante nuestra estancia de dos semanas en Fort William en enero. El entorno es pintoresco, asientos cómodos, un montón de libros con sus ofertas de cambio libro, comida para morirse, big deliciosos desayunos, personal encantador, amable servicial siempre a...

7 parado la mañana después de escalar Ben Nevis (o no en mi caso) y el desayuno no podría ser criticada relación calidad-precio cordial bienvenida y calidad productos locales totalmente recomendado

Habíamos reservado viniendo aquí porque estaba cerca del camping nos alojamos en la noche anterior. Estábamos allí para la inauguración. Había 21 de nosotros. El gran desayuno vale cada centavo. servido rápidamente y eficientemente por mesa. tanle no tarden en llegar a todos alimentados. El área de juegos. era genial para los niños grandes.

We had a team of 22 visiting Fort William to climb the Three Peaks Challenge, and wanted to ensure we were adequately fuelled up for the first climb. We booked an area at JJ's, having visited a few years ago, and knew it was reliable.We were greeted by John, who ensured we had enough space and then waited for us to select our breakfasts. The most popular seemed to be the Belly Buster, which offered the usual bacon, sausage, egg, toast, beans, etc. but also added in black pudding, haggis, Lorne sausage and potato scone. All tasted fantastic, and the coffee was also excellent. The selection of cakes and filled rolls looked amazing as well, but my belly was well and truly busted so they had to remain on the counter.Facilities are good - if you're a book worm, bring an old book and take part in the book swap (some good titles on offer), there are also some local crafts (knitted children's clothes and the like) and clean toilets, which are often essential :) Lots of parking, and very reasonably priced - we'll be back in two years, and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Looks nice and there is a book swap facility, but we couldn't take the book we wanted as we didn't have our swap book with us ( we were camping nearby and would have brought several in for them). Ordered soup and sandwich. Soup was almost stone cold and sandwich plain and unappetising, no garnish. Would not return.

great breakfast which I would recommend my wife also enjoyed her breakfast,tea was good service was fast and pleasant would go back again.

Came here with boyfriend for brunch. Both had the all day breakfast. There was a bigger option of a belly buster. But decided to stick with the smaller portion. It was more than enough. Sausage, beans, bacon, egg, blackpudding and hash brown. On top of that there was 2 slice of toast and butter. The quality of the food was top notch with the black pud tasting divine. The egg was cooked perfectly and the sausage was of very good quality. Would highly recommend a visit here. And if you have room take a look at the home made cakes. I didn't have room but wished I had. They looked excellent. Breakfast was reasonably priced and worth every penny.

Large scones good coffee and very good prices freindly service warm cafe on a cold wet day just what you need for a snack

if you are on the A82 to or from Inverness - maybe returning from Skye down the road to the Isles or on your way to the Gateway to the Isles - then stop at JJ's.Proper Breakfast - Highland style - Great Soup and Pork rolls for Lunch - cumfy couches for coffee and cake in the afternoon. Wifi and warmth at the the roundabout take the Road to the Isles turn 1st left and enjoy!

Great people, great food, great cafe. I came up here to go mountain biking. It was awesome had breakfast at JJs, got a lift pass, rented a bike, then did four runs down the hill, then went back to JJs got more food and then went back and did four more runs. Good food, good cycling, good combination.

We sat out many rainy days here, no one ever hurried us out and staff (and other local customers) were always friendly. The breakfasts and coffee were great. Other meals are basic and there is not a great range of soft drinks on offer - but it's all fine enough. It's obviously a place for locals and visitors to hang out in a relaxed 'homely' way, rather than aspiring to be some super-duper fancy place - and we enjoyed it all the more for that. Plenty of tables and lots of space, with free parking outside. The baby changing toilet facilities and toys on offer to use whilst there were really handy for relaxing with our 6 month old daughter whilst having a coffee or two on several occasions (given the rain stopped us being able to venture very far in Scotland this summer!)

Lembra muito um pub, mas é um restaurante bem bonitinho na região. Bem humilde, mas com boas opções no cardápio. O custo benefício é incalculável. Recomendo.

We dropped in jjs for breakfast before the long drive back to the midlands. The vegetarian breakfast was perfect,well cooked eggs,delicious mushrooms, a good size and good value.staff were really friendly and allowed us to take our little dog inside too. No complaints at all.

Lovely little cafe serving good food. Friendly owners and staff who converse well with everyone and make all feel welcome. Cakes are always excellent.

never fails to disappoint , excellent home cooked food with locally sourced finest ingredients... try the soup , its the best in the highlands....

the soup here is some of the best you will ever taste , great burgers too. keep up the good work guys....

Jjs is a good place for breakfast good homemade soups and cakes. Staff very good and welcoming very clean cafe well worth a visit

I've had some breakfasts in my time, but none that hit the spot quite like their big Belly Buster full Scottish breakfast. After our previous day's trek up Ben Nevis, out of four fully grown men two were defeated by the size of the portions, but two triumphed. Sausages, eggs, toast, bacon, beans, mushrooms, black pudding - you name it, it was there, and great value too. The owners, Jane and John, were outstanding and very welcoming. Couldn't recommend JJ's more highly and I shall certainly be returning.

The previous night we had been staying at the Ben Nevis bunkhouse, and were recommended a visit to J.J's by the staff there. We were not disappointed. For hungry climbers there can be no finer thing than J.J's breakfast. I was totally busted and content at the end of it. Highly recommended.

JJ's was just what the doctor ordered having hiked up and down Ben Nevis the day before. It couldn't have been any more perfect. I highly recommend the Belly Buster breakfast. Although they have plenty of less intimidatingly named dished on the menu for those who haven't just done a hike.

Family run cafe good for breakfast and light snacks cakes home made and very good.nice friendly atmosphere children welcome .well worth a visit

After going on here on the recommendation of a work colleague I had high hopes. He obviously bears me some sort of grudge. Perhaps there was in fact a decent coffee house in the surroundings of Fort William. The smell of greasy food wafted out into the car park. Inside the dingey cavern it was like a cross between a crèche and and old village hall. The only saving grace was the really friendly wee guy serving. He was so nice I felt guilty to walk out but instead ordered a cup of tea and swiftly drive onto the next place I'm about to review!!

Good value, freshly cooked food - we certainly needed a light snack (I lied - it was a full breakfast) after a very slow drive from Skye!

We stopped here on our way through to Fort William and to visit the Cameron museum. Our whole trip through Scotland I had been having the homemade soup special for lunch. Here at JJ'sI chose their Split Pea with Ham. It came with brown bread and was delicious. It was a bit chilly outside so I chose hot chocolate to have with the soup. The hot chocolate was so creamy. I loved it. They offer free wi-fi at this establishment so we were able to access the Net while there if we wanted to.Other reviews have panned this place but the four of us had a great lunch.

my partner and I stopped for a break after travelling over 300 miles. Feeling tired and hungry we ordered fish n chips and lasagne and tea to drink. We waited almost 30 mins for our food that looked like it been salvaged from a burnt out skip! The lasagne had been clearly over cooked in the microwave as the cheese was rock hard and the layers of pasta were like plastic... couldn't find the meat! It was immediately sent back and a fresh one promised. The fish and chips were almost as bad with the fish over cooked. The chips were a soggy mess. 2nd lasagne arrived looking a little better until I tried to cut it, hard and plasticky still, my chips had been refried. Pretty sure the chips were oven chips that had been deep fried instead. Most of the menu says HOMEMADE... I dont believe this for one second after what we were served! Beware that farmfoods store is next door.... very expensive even if the food wouldve been quality but this wouldnt have made it in to my pigswill bucket!!.

A few of us were downhill mountain biking for a few days on June 30th-July 2nd 2014JJ's was recommended to us by Kirsty from Farr Cotttage Hostel.we stopped at JJ's in the mornings when we were en route to Aonach Mòr for the biking...I had bacon rolls and a coffee on the first day and then black pudding rolls and coffee on the 2nd day, a few of the lads had the "Belly Buster" breakfast.all I can say is that the food was delicious and reasonably priced for what you got... the Belly buster was good value for money as you got 2 slices of toast with it....will be using JJ's again next month as we are heading back up for another downhill biking weekend....Highly recommend you pay JJ's a visit... the staff were friendly and polite and nothing was too much trouble to them...

went to JJs yesterday with a friend, my macaroni cheese and chips came without the garlic bread, the macaroni cheese was swimming in grease, couldn't eat it, the chips had been recooked several times, inedible, this is the first time I have ever complained but the meal went beyond bad, my friens chips were the same as mine and her toasted sandwich looked like it had been fried in oil, never again.

been coming here for years with the kids , its our saturday thing.. i would travel the earth for your soup.. its just simply the best i have ever had and im a fairly good cook but yours is just like granny used to make..but better.. 2 choices everyday..awesome..i also love how u use only the finest ingredients too , ground coffee , proper quality bread , thick bacon , local butchers sausages and black pudding too......keep it up guys... lovely atmosphere and service...a suggestion would be maybe try adding some chicken wings to the menu as a starter/main course , i reckon your recipe would be very popular and you will nail it and they would be absolutely fantastic....you work so hard and are a great team..cant wait to see what soup is gonna be on the menu next...

This is a clean and inviting family run cafe with homemade dining. There is a great menu offering anything from a cake and coffee to soup and a roll to large breakfasts and main courses. If there was anywhere that could be described as having a value for money menu then this is the place. Service is with a smile with warm, sociable staff always happy to chat and have a laugh with their customers. Whether you want to meet with friends for a natter or take some time out on your own making use of their free newspapers or the extensive book exchange service they provide, you will find a friendly welcome and never feel rushed to leave whilst you relax and enjoy the hospitality. I thoroughly recommend JJs.

I have visited JJ's on several occasions now and will cntinue to do so whenever I visit Fort William. I have to adhere to a gluten-free diet so eating out can be awkward at times. Breakfasts can be a particular problem because if items are cooked or stored together. JJ's go out of their way to accomodate my needs and nothing has been too much trouble. The cafe itself is delightful and homely with a diversity of seating which lets you know straight away that you are not in something belonging to a faceless national chain. There is a play area for kids, shelves of books for adults and the wall are covered with fascinating maps and railway themed photos of the region. The food is always cooked to requirements and I have never had cause for complaint. The staff are very welcoming and have never yet simply taken our order without also having a chat and showing an interest in us. I just wish I was able to try their cakes, they look fantastic ( and I understand they taste as good as they look).

Yes I am local but jj's provides a great service, friendly and warm atmosphere. It is family run and caters for all. The food is excellent and have been eating there for some years, never had a bad meal yet. The staff are great always wanting to make your time enjoyable and nothing is too much trouble. I am a big eater and struggle to eat there portions. Belly buster, if you want a filling breakfast I would totally recommend. Prices are good for the amount you get. The home cooking is unbelievable the size of cake portion would feed two. Great food guys long may you continue providing fort William with a great service.

Enjoyed a really great breakfast here at the end of an overnight drive. Just what we needed to perk us up. The kids have begged us to stop by again in future as they enjoyed it so much. Lovely service, a good cup of tea and reasonable prices - so much better than your average pit-stop!

Lady owner is very friendly until you tell her the food is not to your liking, then she turns on you! Ours was cold & not cooked properly, we were told not to bother coming back if we didnt like it... Appalling... Cafe itself very dark & dingy & musty smelling. Lunchtime is full of children from local high school. Lochy bar sells bar meals for families & is only another mile up A830, but miles better.

Always had good service here. Good size portions at a reasonable price. Breakfasts and home baking are to die for.

We visited this cafe twice during our short stay and would heartily recommend it. It opens at 7am every day which is a big plus and the breakfasts we were served were great and certainly not small. Just what we needed before tackling the Ben on our charity walk with our dogs!!! The cafe is hidden away behind Farmfoods supermarket but it is well worth the search. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area