Katja's Cakes in Shetland Islands

Having walked up to Sumburgh Head lighthouse on a cold, rainy and windy January day, there was nothing more welcoming than the sight of Katja's coffee and cake bus. As it was just the two of us, we actually sat inside and spent a very pleasant half hour chatting to Katja and enjoying the good strong coffee and the very lovely cake as we sheltered from the weather. If you are visiting the lighthouse, definitely grab a coffee here, it's quirky, she's lovely and the coffee and cake are top notch.

Having completed the steep climb to Sumburgh Lighthouse ahead was the welcoming sight of Katja’s waggon called in to provide sustenance for weary travellers while the cafe is being refurbished! Despite gale force winds we huddled down behind a stone wall to sip our fresh coffee and homemade cake. The views make it all worthwhile. Definitely a ‘must-do’ experience while on Shetland.

Delicious home made and also hot snack food and drinks. Very welcoming for us as the weather was wet and windy when we were there. Katja entertained us with information relating to Shetland. Also the lighthouse did not open until 11 and we arrived around 10am. Katja provides gluten free options - cherry flan was lovely.

Excellent, cakes and coffee all from a van situated at Sumburgh Lighthouse. Hot traybake was very welcome. Seating is limited, but atmosphere very good. A great site to have such a friendly and warm welcome.

After getting off the plane in Shetland we headed straight to Sumburgh Head only to find the cafe is closed for the whole season, we decided to walk to to the light house anyway and found the amazing unken wagon which supplied us with scrumptious cakes and possibly the best hot chocolate I've ever tried.

Lovely van to sit in, I had the cherry cake and it was the best thing I’ve ever tasted. Katja is lovely too. Highly recommend.

Great place to stop after puffin watching , really enjoyed coffee and a superb slice of blueberry cake at the lighthouse van . Well done Katja !

Situated at the light house this little mobile coffee/cake outlet is worth a stop .Lovely lady and even better cakes !By the time you have made it up to Sumburgh Lighthouse you will be ready for a coffee and cake

Super coffees and selection of tasty morsels. Not overly priced. A caravan right at the entrance to the Lighthouse. Outside tables.

The hot chocolate is amazing! The cakes are delicious and Katja is lovely!Not a lot of seating space inside the wagon but the bench seat is comfy. Breastfeeding friendly so if you need to feed your little one it's a nice place to sit and feed while enjoying some lovely hot chocolate . We will be back soon!

With the wind blowing all the time in Shetland which opens your appetite, you have an excuse for eating those wonderful cakes.

After seeing the puffins and lots of other seabirds, we each had a piece of cake and a coffee. Cherry pie and mandarin cheesecake both scrumptious! The coffees were equally as good. Well worth the walk up to the lighthouse!

Visited kasha’s cakes van up in Sumburgh Head Lighthouse.think she’s there at the weekends whilst the sumburgh cafe is closed for repairs.it is worth the uphill walk to visit karmas for lovely coffee and gorgeous freshly made cake.van very clean and wooden benches outside to sit and enjoy her cakes.

As well as the place in Lerwick this outfit runs a coffee and cakes shop at Sumburgh head light house. Recommend

Myself and some friends found the Unkenwagen one morning at the voe show while nursing a slight hangover. Katja's great coffee and better cakes had us all feeling 100% better in no time. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 5/5.

I have been in a few times now for an on the go snack/lunch. Having tried a number of Katjas recipes over the last few years I can’t say I have ever been disappointed. Great friendly service and an unrivalled quality of product. Definitely one of the best bakers in Shetland. Good variety daily which often include gluten free options.

I bought this beautiful cake for my husband’s birthday as he adores Katja’s cakes. They never disappoint. I only wish I knew the secret ingredient to that mandarin gateau 😍😍😍 She makes a mean coffee too 👌

Popped in and had a coffee and slice of cheesecake crumble cake which was still warm and tasted amazing. The coffee is strong and hot and also very good.