Lochlands Mill | Country Stores and Cafe in Angus

First visit to The Mill after many years and it was an excellent choice for a light lunch. The Cullen Skink was outstanding, creamy with lots of chunks of fish. My wife opted for the Tomato Soup which she declared delicious. Friendly welcoming staff. A great atmosphere.

Ordered 2 morning rolls 1 with bacon, 1 with sausage but it wasn't morning rolls it was served in sweet buns, awful bacon full of white scum,no atmosphere, won't be back

Was informed of this place by family, So decided to take my mum For lunch, Very pleasantly surprised, lovely surroundings, clean and presentable. Great lunch menu and pleasantly surprised at cost. We were around £35 for two meals and shared starter with tea and coffee, Piping hot, didn’t have to wait too long either. Simone our server could not have been more nicer and made us feel right at home, Now that I know about this little gem, I may just start visiting more often. Thank you

There were 9 of us here for the Christmas lunch on the 17th of December,meal was lovely,but very disappointed there was no crackers,Xmas napkins,or table decoration,certainly didn’t look like a Christmas table.

Great food, lovely and friendly staff. Very clean facilities. Excellent value for money. Even though busy the staff were very quick and attentive.

My friend and I had booked a table in the cafe part of The Mill, on arrival we were told that table was not available and we would have to sit in the round part. No explanation for this unavailability was given. We waited 15 minutes for our order to be taken and another 15 to get our food. The food was lovely. However we tried to order another coffee and cake and the waitress said she would return and didn’t. We then attracted the attention of a male server, who said they were short staffed and that, for him, lunch time had been “torturous “. I retorted it had also been for the customer. He said he couldn’t go any faster, which is not the way to appease a customer. The bill was then incorrect and my friend was grossly overcharged, however, this was rectified on pointing it out. I believe that this cafe could have employed measures to mitigate the staff shortage, however, profit seems to have trumped good service. Very disappointing.

Really lovely welcoming staff who made us feel at ease from the moment we arrived. Excellent piping hot coffee and delicious breakfast! Great buzz about the place.

Good parking and easy to find just off A90 . Dogs welcomed in one area. Good selection of drinks and menu excellen.

Pre booked their signature lunch. Cullen Skink soup, open sandwiches, specialty coffee and cake. £30 for two. Good value, excellent service and quality food.

Fabulous team and lovely restaurant. This is a firm favourite of our family and friends. 50 extended family and friends had a tasty lunch, drinks coffee n cakes. We were all patiently and kindly served and attended to. Thank you John and all the team we will see you again soon - forever favourites. MaryB 🐝

First time visiting The Mill, thoroughly enjoyed it. Really lovely waitresses, great portion sizes and reasonable price. I struggle to find places to eat around Forfar but this rises far above the rest. Delicious Cullen skink, the best I’ve ever had! My little boy really enjoyed the play park and it was nice to watch him from the restaurant window. Really enjoyed the music too, was a good 90s mix. Thank you so having us and definitely would recommend.

Visited here on Sunday 2nd July in afternoon as we had two vouchers for cuppa and cake for £10 so as we had that and were with two relatives was expecting to pay nothing however on paying had to pay another £4 don't get me wrong coffee and cake were good but wasn't have to pay extra

We paid a visit here to-day and I was not impressed. First of all the music is too loud, they never think of those of us who wear hearing aids . We especially went to this restaurant as they have a very limited menu but on it is cullen skink ( a fish soup ) well they had none to-day and that is what we really wanted. They had not had their smoked fish delivery but the town has perfectly good fish shops they could have gone to . I ordered a small haddock and chips and that is all I got one small piece of haddock, chips and nothing else not even a bit of salad or peas . I did get a sliver of lemon . I will not be returning . If you are looking for a good variety of choices of meals this is not the place to be .

Visited here yesterday for lunch with friends this is my second visit and wasn’t disappointed again .We had the soup and sandwich followed by a lovely Victoria sponge the food tasted great .The service from John and Simone was fabulous we had such a laugh with them I would eat here everyday highly recommended and hope it’s sooner rather later I get back . Well down team at the Mill again

- [ ] Lovely modern facility which is literally just off the A90 and so ideal for a quick stop when you are driving …. in our case from Aberdeen to Manchester. There are lots of tables in two separate areas, one a restaurant with menu service and the other more of a cafe with cabinet cakes and scones. At lunchtime, all areas were full and busy but the efficient staff member who greeted us was able to clear a table for us. The coffee was a decent strength, which we did appreciate after a series of very weak, expensive coffees in Aberdeen. There was a choice of scones, and we also tried the Victoria sponge which was an average size, not too large and not too small - just as I wanted it. The guest wifi works well and the toilets are good too. Lots of car parks and the area around attractively rural with the lovely bright yellow rape seed crops catching the eye at this time of year. Perfect place for a break and a refresh.

Excellent place. Very friendly staff. Always made to feel welcome. Delicious food and great choice to suit all tastes

Superb food during our recent visit. The young staff provided good service & attended to the tables well. Lovely venue with a log burner to give warmth.

Absolutely perfect! We went in for the Cullen Skink for a belated birthday celebration. Sadly they had sold out however the soup of the day was just as delicious! The staff were super friendly. The Mill is doggy friendly, ambience perfect for our family lunch...

Fresh ingredients, great service, good price, good choice for breakfast, great coffee. Really worth a visit.

My wife and a friend booked for the Christmas Day Lunch menu for 5 courses at a cost of £69.95 Per Person and the menu for that period lunches only said that cost of £69.95 so yes we attended for the lunch and no staff...

A very warm welcome at The Mill this lunchtime (cosy stove and friendly staff). Food was delicious and freshly made. Views to the snowy hills a bonus.

First visit to The Mill having found it by chance looking for dog friendly cafes near Forfar. The interior is lovely, fresh and modern and the menu has lots of delicious options. My only ask, as a veggie, is maybe one or two more veggie...

We visited here for coffee and cake when in the area. One half of the place is dog friendly and the lady who greeted us couldn't have been any more accommodating. It does get busy so would advise booking ahead. Lovely coffee, cakes, ice creams...

Very tasty food by all today, great stopping point on the way to Inverurie from Edinburgh Loved my bacon and smashed avocado sandwich

We stayed at static caravan site behind the Mill and we’re told the Mill closed at 4.00pm. So on Sunday we made sure we arrived in plenty of time at 3.30 pm in order to be seated and make a food order for 2 adults...

We had a lovely lunch with our Grandchildren and dog. Service was perfect and children and dog made very welcome. The food was enjoyed by all followed by the best malteser cake ever. Well worth the drive for us, we will be back.Thankyou to all...

Stopped off for coffee when travelling north from Stirling, quick service of coffee with very tasty fruit scone (baked in house I believe). Staff were very welcoming which topped off a lovely visit. Thankyou - will stop in again next time when passing.

We stopped here this morning for a quick brunch on our way up north for a wee babymoon. The gluten free options were great - lots to choose from. I had the vegetarian breakfast with gluten free toast and it was outstanding! Unbelievably tasty and...

Delicious and lovely service! We were looking for a late lunch after visiting Glamis Castle and liked the menu. I am a fan of Cullen skink and theirs was savory and very satisfying. My wife’s chicken Caesar was very good. Recommend Mill Burger if you...

great Christmas lunch during Christmas week, super value for money with quality ingredients. Staff friendly and attentative

We attended a family event at The Mill for Christmas and went with the set menu. Have to say that the food was really good and everyone seemed to enjoy the food, also very reasonably priced. The service on the whole was good although one...

We had a lovely lunch here, along with your dog Martha. Varied menu and lots of cakes, scones, etc too. BEST BIT however was the waitress who was one of those people who just exudes joy. She was happy, helpful and even took the time...

Varied menu, offering vegan, vegetarian, GF & something for carnivores, beautifully presented and reasonably priced. The soup/open sandwich is especially good value! The staff are friendly, particularly understanding of any allergy needs & give you all the time you need to choose. Perhaps a drinks...

Stopped off for some soup on way to Aberdeen. The Cullen skink and ham & lentil soups were delicious. Definitely home made snd sooooo tasty. Both came with a homemade cheese scone - also delicious.

Lovely lunch here beautiful homemade soup broccoli and Stilton with a lovely ooen.sandwich of salmon and cream.cheese my daughter loves their homemade apple wood smoked macaroni and my grandaughter had the fish and chips Childs portion which was more like an adult and devoured the...

Lovely wee find, and dog friendly too, a must for us. Loved the pretty courtyard type setting, and the food itself was plentiful and very tasty. We all greatly enjoyed what we ate - I had macaroni with sweet potato fries. Latter were especially delicious,...

Visited on a Sunday and were glad we had booked a table as it was very busy. Nice surroundings, good food and service. I had the club sandwich with sweet potato fries and my husband had the macaroni cheese and chips. Good size portions. Would...

Lovely lunch and really friendly staff service was amazing 5 stars all the way although we just had lunch there was a lovely selection of cakes as well xx

We were staying in Forfar and stumbled across The Mill - it was dog friendly and we had the most beautiful lunch. I ordered the halloumi bruschetta and my husband went for the open sandwich with soup - the soup was amazing! Staff were lovely...

One of our first places to visit out of lockdown. Lovely fresh food and nicely cooked. Good friendly service. Always have the goats cheese salad but husband chooses different every visit and never a complaint.

Have visited a few times for coffee, wouldn’t be my first choice but my friend chose the location for a chat over coffee. Everything ok served promptly by a nice waitress. The problem came later, the place was beginning to empty, most people around us...

Decided to go to The Mill for lunch on Xmas Eve with family because we would not see them during the festive period because of restrictions. Good social distancing throughout at the Mill. Food was very good, especially the soups and the cake. Service was...

Went in asked if lunch was being served,told no,at least another 40 mins till it started, only to watch soup being served up to a couple infront of me,I pm the cafe(direct) and only to be fobbed off with they're family( they werent) so clearly...

Just had our pre Xmas lunch and it was excellent. Deep fried Brie with salad. Followed by Turkey and the trimmings. We didn’t have room for a sweet. Only coffees. Very nice warm welcome and lovely service.

Lunch with family. Booked and seated quickly when we arrived. Waited and waited to see a menu. Eventually asked for them. When ordered the food arrived in an acceptable time and was very nice. Again we waited ages to be able to order dessert and...

Fantastic visit yo the Mill today with my disabled wheelchair user friend. The girls serving couldn't have been more helpful, meeting all our needs with a smile. A very busy lunch time and the girls were rushed off their feet. Lovely food and generous portions.1 criticism..not about the staff, but about the public......why do you expect the waitresses to pick up your used napkin....would you pick up a napkin she had wiped her mouth on?A little respect for the girls especially just now.....

Out for a drive around Angus yesterday. Popped in here for coffee and cake. Friendly reception and excellent service. Will return soon to sample the excellent lunch menu.

Never left a review before but this place warranted one...We visited with small well behaved dog and a pram - not always easy to find places which have access for both! (Outdoor seating also available for those who feel they'd prefer some fresh air.)Service was brilliant, staff could not be more accomodating and attentive. Food was delicious, we had Cullen skink soup which was some of the best we've had and a burger. Cannot fault the food or the service, would definitely give this place a visit if you're passing or in the area. 10/10 Well done The Mill!

Enjoyed lunch with friends on Monday. The lunch itself was very good - particularly the Cullen Skink. But. It was ok when we arrived - lots of sanitiser, waiters wearing masks, noting contact details, etc. and not many customers. But tables were very close together, and it the place quickly filled up - with little or no ventilation. If there was anyone in there with Covid-19, then I guess a number of us will now have it. I’d have made it 4 stars. The lack of distancing should probably have have made it 1 star.

Amazing. Food was delicious, as always. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Social distancing and other covid measures in place, making my grandpa and us feel safe. Will always recommend this place as every visit has been a positive one.

Definitely one of the best places we've had lunch in the Forfar area. It was very busy on our visit but we managed to get a table in the cafe room through the back of the property.The menu has a great choice and is very reasonably priced. Our food - fish & chips, fillet of salmon and turkey breast - was very tasty and very well prepared. Service was very good throughout.Plenty of parking.

We visited The Mill for the second time on the 15th of February. It was a special valentines evening . The food was excellent, the staff are so friendly and the surroundings are lovely. The meal from start to finish was outstanding! If you have the opportunity to try we highly recommend.

Had the full breakfast and a latte for just over a tenner and it was well cooked and presented. Service was from a friendly lady who greeted me as I entered. Definitely return again.

Good stop off the A90 for lunch. Gluten free carrot cake was lovely. So nice to have a choice. We'll be back for sure!

Fantastic birthday breakfast treat. I had a black pudding and fried egg served in a lovely soft brioche roll. Match made in heaven! Delicious soft black pudding. Egg a wee bit overcooked but that’s how I like it! One teenager had the waffles and fruit - what a plateful! Hubby scoffed his eggs benedict - a new one for him - and elder teen loved her sausage and egg roll. And they even had a choice of 2 non dairy milks to accompany the gorgeous coffee. Hoping we’ve got an excuse to go again soon!

The usual excellent service and quality food great atmosphere. There is always a great selection of home made dishes on offer.

This was my first visit to The Mill with a small party of people. The service was friendly and there was not a long wait for the food to be served. I had the pumpkin risotto which was excellent and full of subtle flavours. There was plenty to choose from the menu.

Needed somewhere to stop for lunch on the way to Glasgow and I don't like to stray too far from the main road.The Mill is literally 20 seconds off of the A90 at Forfar and had two dining areas in a modern, clean and very popular (by the time I left, both areas were full) restaurant.I had Cullen Skink and an open egg and chive sandwich and it was very good indeed. Along with a bottle of Irn Bru the bill came to less than £10.Would recommend.

Two separate eating areas.We had lunch in the round dining room which is lovely - bags of character. The gentleman who served us was attentive and knowledgable. You really feel valued and looked after.I had the Cullen Skink and a sandwich which was packed with fish and flavour. Very good value. Would highly recommend.

A tasty lunch with a dog friendly cafe section. Cullen Skink was delicious and fruit scones really tasty.

We were staying in Forfar and heard about a lunch special at The Mill (my wife researched it before we arrived in Forfar, but our Airbnb host also recommended it).

This was our first time at The Mill for some time. Was surprised that it was so quiet on a Sunday lunchtime. Initial service was quick but we had a bit of a wait between finishing our main course and our order being taken for coffee and cake. The food was fine, the service ok and the price reasonable.

We met up with family for lunch and were not disappointed. From the moment we walked in the staff were helpful, accommodating, and very friendly. There was a varied lunch menu and everything we ordered was hot and tasty and the puddings were just wonderful. We will be back.

Perfect breakfast! Now that we have found The Mill, if ever around this area again, would come back as food was excellent. Friendly service and lovely place! Thank you!

We had lunch for two and enjoyed every morsel of it. The Cullen skink was packed with fish and flavoursome, my Mac and cheese which I eat regularly was one of the best, desert also delicious. We also returned for the soup and sandwich deal which was also first class and great value.

It was great! We’re visiting from Toronto and decided to try out the Mill for lunch, ordered the angus steak & ale pie and it was absolutely delicious, the chips were incredible and the meat was very well made! I honestly cannot stress enough how bland Canadian food tastes compared to this. Anyone visiting from out of country, or even out of town I’d definitely recommend this place. Not just for the food but the staff were incredibly nice, and new the right times to come and ask questions, (I’ve been to a couple places where the staff hover around you like a moth to a flame which makes the experience uncomfortable), my s/o made mention that he also felt very welcomed upon walking in.

Chose the Soup and sandwich option. Hot tasty soup and a good selection of sandwich fillings. Very tasty. Service was good and friendly.

Stopped for lunch and were not disapointed. Wife and i had soup and sandwich at close of day. Everythong still tasted very fresh and the cullen skink was superb. Will definately stop again.

Stopped in today for light lunch we both had soup & sandwiches homemade lentil & ham soup was excellent next time I’m going to try the Cullen skink it was very busy when we arrived @ 12.30 but we were ushered to a table service was quick & very helpful polite staff

Very pleasant visit with friends today. All opted for the soup and open sanwich option; I had some fabulous Cullen skink, while the others had today's cauliflower and leek offering. We all had the smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich, and all found the food, service and ambience enjoyable. I'll definitely return for that Cullen Skink!

Stopped in for a break on drive to Aberdeenshire, liked it so much we stopped again on the way back. Having had a pretty awful previous experience at another nearby establishment we were well impressed with the mill. The food is all homemade, mushroom soup was particularly nice and the sandwiches fresh and tasty. Coffee good, cakes looked tempting but didn't try. Staff very pleasant and friendly, prices reasonable. Outside seating available too.

I have been to The Mill on numerous occasions and the food if very good indeed. I have been for breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffees and the product is great. The majority of the staff are very helpful and pleasant but it is spoiled by what I presume to be the owner/head waiter who is very surly and has been on some occasions very rude. The arrogant attitude is totally uncalled for and spoils what is a lovely place. I work in a restaurant myself and would never treat my customers like this particular person treats his.

I have been coming to the mill since it opened and I have consistently received great service and food.

For the amount of cars that were in the car park, we assumed it would be really busy, but it surprisingly wasn't. We were seated in the cafe to the left, small, about 9 or 10 tables, nicely decorated and had a cosy feel to the place. Fresh flowers on the table were a nice touch and the views were fabulous. Waitress service was fantastic and actually left you alone to enjoy your meal, which we thoroughly did. I opted for the soup of the day plus a sandwich and my husband chose the fish which was crispy but soft on the inside. Soup was very tasty indeed. Food was amazing and we will revisit and try the steak pie that was recommended. A different part of the cafe is dog friendly too which is a bonus for us, so we shall visit asap. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable lunch and reasonably priced.

Dropped in for a spot of lunch. Ordered a kids meal and 2 open sandwiches. Kids meal was fine, the open sandwiches were pretty poor. 3/4 of a sandwich consisting of 3 half slices of bread with a bit of sliced ham on them and a handful of salad leaves. £5.95 for 3/4 of a sandwich.

Tried to book “The Mill” but closed? Supposed to be 1 of the best 10 restaurants in Forfar. Definitely not in March.

Again enjoyed an an excellent bowl of cullen skink ....a very good menu at reasonable prices in very good surroundings with excellent service. thank you.

Had a lovely lunch, the Cullen Skink was one of the best I have had. We were made most welcome by the staff on what was a busy Saturday. We will be back very soon.

Nice menu, pleasant surroundings, helpful staff. Friend and I visit regularly not least because it is easy to get to, plenty parking and most of all the best Cullen Skink anywhere. Nice home baking too

We had a lovely light lunch here, tasty food good sized portions, and attentive service. Will visit again next time in the area

Had our work Xmas lunch here, 10 of us in total. We pre-ordered and everything was served very promptly, all of us enjoyed our meals very much, delicious food, great value and excellent service. We really couldn't fault it. Highly recommend.

Friends and I recently had lunch here. Whilst the food was tasty, fresh and hot, there just wasn’t enough of it! The portions of macaroni cheese had a very limited amount of chips and side salad, and the same went for the fish. The dessert was a nice chocolate orange torte however for the price, it ought to have been double the size. We will probably return in the hope that we get more for the money next time! I’d still recommend though!

Popped in here today for lunch on the passing and was quite impressed. Plenty of parking space, cafe was clean and newly decorated, food was good, prices weren’t bad and it’s dog friendly. Service was a bit slow even though it was very quiet and nobody greeted us when we arrived so we weren’t sure where to go/sit. The staff were very pleasant when they did serve us so can’t complain and will definitely return if I’m in the area again.

We stopped by for a bowl of soup on a cold blustery day after a walk around Forfar Loch. Lovely warming soup and cheese scone and a nice warm welcome too. Although the cafe was busy we managed to get a table but it’s obviously a very popular place

Good meal, good choice menu. The salmon was really excellent as was the desserts. Recommend booking as fairly small. Staff was attentive. If you are thinking of only having one course please note they seem to only do 2 or 3course meals. Will visit again.

Haven’t been for a few months for no particular reason. Won’t leave it so long again. Usually have Cullen Skink which is superb and is the benchmark in my view. However decided for a change to have macaroni cheese Superb. Applewood smoked cheese made the sauce slightly different. Excellent.

Picked up the recommendation from Trip Advisor. It was an Italian themed menu and all 3 courses were delicious and beautifully presented.

Went for a family meal. Disappointed from the start. No desired fish main course and preferred wine unavailable. Parma ham and strawberries are literally half a strawberry wrapped in a small piece of Parma ham, no balsamic drizzle as advertised.

Worth a stop for the gorgeous Cullen Skink soup, perfectly seasoned, loaded with smoked fish served with a light, warm cheddar cheese scone. Yum! Tea excellent and super hot. Great service.

Stopped here with family on a trip to Aberdeen from Boness. Very good service, well priced and good quality food.

The food was fresh and tasty, the staff were caring and attentive, and the bill was not excessive. Very impressed.

What a brilliant wee place this is. We'd been up for a walk round Forfar Loch + popped in here on the way back. Lovely staff , great Service , fab Tea + Coffee and the Homemade Scones were amazing. Definitely worth a visit.

I was out walking the dog in the area and called by here for a coffee. There is a restaurant and a café facility and I was directed to the café. Nice place, the staff were courteous and prompt even though they were quite busy. The coffee was better than that found in many other UK facilities which was a pleasant surprise. I noticed a number of folk around me having an early lunch and these looked very tempting and well presented. My dog was welcome in the café. Nice place and worth the walk out there, that said there is plenty of parking about the place.

Having not been to The Mill at Lochlands, Forfar for some time, I was most impressed with everything there today, food and service along with a very high standard of cleanliness and freshness throughout the premises.

Went for evening meal ,very good choice ,1,2,or3 course deals on the menu very good man serving ,very helpfull with the kids choice and all was very nice

Visited here for lunch on numerous occasions and food has always been great. The restaurant area at the front is nice but we prefer the more relaxed area in the back. Staff are always lovely and very accommodating, I would recommend booking if large groups or at peak times.

My daughter took us to this place recently for family lunch and it was not disappointing .Great selection of food and wine.Could do with more beers and cider to choose from. Dog friendly is always a plus

we went on a Friday evening, 4 adults and 1 child. One wheelchair user who found the access very easy. Menu was very interesting and we had 4 different mains. Starters were well presented and delicious. Mains were all excellent. Very child friendly. Decor is modern with large windows so light and airy. The front restaurant is a converted round mill. Service was excellent too and very reasonably priced

A lovely friendly little restaurant. Met with friends for a light lunch and were not disappointed. Nice atmosphere and gentleman host aims to please.

Siamo stati in questo ristorante su segnalazione di chi ci ospitava in b&b.; Il costo della cena era fisso. Per 2 portate abbiamo speso 18.95 £ a testa. Il costo del bere era a parte. È stato tutto ottimo: il servizio, l'impiattamento, i sapori.. Assolutamente consigliato!!!