Mackenzie's Stores in Highland

Walked into the tiny Store in staffin on Skye looking for a pork pie and left with the most amazing takeaway curry from Dave the postmaster and his lovely wife!

Kind and friendly people, lovely view and a great chai tea, however the curries and kebab were only OK. The vegetable curry was particularly bland even though it was spicier than the other curries.

We stopped to have a curry and were not disappointed. They have beef, chicken or vegetable curry meals with rice, 1/2 or full portions at your choice of heat, medium, hot, or extra hot. Picnic tables outside, also a small convenience store with a range of items and a gas pump. Nice alternative to cooking our own food - was very tasty and reasonably priced. We had noted that one individual was allergic to nuts and the women who cooked the curry came back after 5 minutes and said nutmeg was in the curry. Being careful we thanked her and one member decided to have a toasted ham and cheese sandwich on ciabatta bread.

Sonia makes the best curry I’ve tasted in some time. You might think the shop is chaotic but it’s got just about everything you could ever need. Such lovely people and clearly one of the centres of this community.

We got a carry out curry it was lovely. The shop has everything you forgot to bring on your holiday. The couple who run it are lovely and could not have been more helpful. We might indulge ourselves and take a curry home with us.

Just had our first takeaway curry from this place! Outstanding! Simple as that! I’ve lived near Bradford for over 30 years and had some amazing curries, but this takeaway was up there with the best. We have now moved to Skye to live and this will be a regular treat for us, even if it is 25 mins from home in Earlish. So pleased to have found decent Indian food on the island. Thanks guys!

We ordered 4 different dishes for the takeaway and wow! What an amazing curry, as good as we’ve had. Highly recommend this store excellent takeaway and lovely staff.

Stopped off as usual for chai here, I used to say that the Madras Café at WOMAD was the best in Britain but I had a quite small and over spicy cup that was more expensive so now Mackenzie's Stores has my best in Britain accolade.

Takeaway curries for the whole family on Friday evening. Ranging from hot to mild and chicken to vegetable curries plus rice and naan breads and we all enjoyed them very much. Spicy and very tasty was the unanimous verdict. We will be back very soon.

We were recommended by our hotel manager to stop by this store and wow it didn't disappoint. Sonya made us the most amazing butter chicken and naan. We were on our honeymoon and she even sent us away with extras as a gift! Top scran and top people. A must visit!

Stopped by for some take away curries based on excellent reviews on trip advisor. We certainly weren’t disappointed. The family who own the shop are warm and friendly and the curry is brilliant with the best naans we have had yet. Highly recommend As a side note the shop seems to have everything you could need whilst staying near by and a good wine selection

A great takeaway curry and excellent service - exactly what we needed after a day out in the cold! Would definitely visit here again.

Whilst visiting skye we came across Mackenzie store and stopped for some much needed supplies, we where greeted at the store with a massive smile from Sonia. We noticed that curry was made in the store a purchase a veg curry and chicken curry. During are stay in Skye we purposely went back to the store again for supplies but to also have more of Sonia fantastic Curry. What a lovely store and lovely genuine folk.

Read up on places to eat in Skye ahead of our trip and popped in to look at the takeaway options when visiting Staffin beach. Was met with a lovely warm smile and friendly voice by Sonya, the owner as she was making up some curries. Was totally invested in coming back for a takeaway later in the week, ordering ahead by phone the day before for 8 people. Loved the food and loved the visit, such friendly owners. Just a shame we live in Norfolk and it can’t be our local. Do yourself a favour and pop in and place an order, you won’t be disappointed, I promise!

Hunted high and low for a hot roll and coffee around Staffin but found everything closed or not providing even the basics. Decided to head over to Uig but stumbled across Mackenzies store and it was a blessing in disguise - not only did Sonia and Dave provide two hungry anglers a full cooked breakfast but they ensured we had a fresh homemade curry that evening along with taking our order for breakfast the next day. The breakfast, curry and hospitality are Not to be missed - don't drive past - drop in for a coffee and a chat: they are AWESOME!! Chippie & Craig.

Lovely family run business, excellent food and I was craving for a chicken curry and loved every bite of it. We came in a bit late just after 5 and the lady, Sonia especially made fresh chicken curry and a hot masala tea for us which reminded me of a gurdwara chai. The whole family seemed so nice and the store is located at an excellent location. Thanks so much guys wish we could visit you more often

What an amazing welcoming couple, lovely friendly people - pulled up randomly with a couple of hangry kids as no place else seemed to serve food after 3pm, ended up with a couple of curries and filled rolls and possibly the nicest chai tea this side of the Atlantic. Kids loved the eclectic mix of goods in the store as well as the food, sat out in a lull between the rain squalls and loved every minute. Thanks guys!

What a find this place was! Delicious curries and accompaniments (ordered twice rather than hunting for a restaurant that probably wouldn’t be as good) and the most lovely staff. So close to where we were staying in Staffin but if we come back to Skye and stay elsewhere we would definitely make the journey back for the nan bread and friendly faces!

What a find. This most unassuming shop holds a secret worth sharing, the best, most authentic, most AMAZING curry you'll find anywhere on Skye, and probably beyond. The buttery (and I mean buttery) naan was worth having just on its own. It was so good I got another one to take home with me. And if the curries alone aren't worth going for (and they are) they are delivered by the loveliest of people. I could have stayed all day. Loved it!

We were so lucky to stumble on this place as we were looking for a sandwich for a late lunch. They were so friendly, helpful and served the most delicious curries. We had one chicken and one veg, which were both great, properly authentic and not overly sweet like some Indian takeaways. From the outside it doesn’t look like much, but a really great place. We stayed for ages looking at the view, having ice creams and then coffee. They definitely need to advertise the curries more obviously, as this place is a real find!

We popped into McKenzies for a few provisions and saw Sonia rustling up her amazing curries at the stove and we were hooked! a very simple selection; chicken, beef or vegetable Indian style curry. We ordered for our 20th wedding anniversary the next day for...

Hot drinks like coffee, tea and hot chocolate as well as. Freshly made curry each day. Chicken beef or vegetable curry. Store also sells small selection of groceries and has petrol!

The BEST Indian style curry I've ever eaten! Very authentic and nothing pretentious about it. I've been here 3 times and never disappointed. One of the times it was a 100+ mile drive to get one. The family that runs the shop are lovely, very...

Stopped off after doing the Quirang walk lovely fresh coffee and ice cream...met the gorgeous Stitch the black pug. Staff v friendly and welcoming homemade curries smelt amazing. Water and treats provided for our dog

Stopped off for a quick lunch mainly as it was the only place open on a Sunday. We were greatly surprised and impressed by the breakfast rolls. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed the stop off, just what we needed.

Was on a walking trip ,had forgotten a few bits , was surprised how well this shop was stocked . If they don't have what your looking for ,doubt it will be on the island

Great little shop - they even do takeaway where we ordered a few chicken curries with a naan bread - it was actually very tasty.

This is a tiny convenience store with a wide, unexpectedly so, reasonably priced range of just about everything. Wine was cheaper than at our local supermarkets. The welcome is really warm and friendly. Sonia natters to you like you're an old friend. The best thing...

pop down to have look lovely lady in shop and dose take-way food great for last min bit that you forget

Very friendly service. Sells take away curry made on the premises, a wide variety of every day necessities, take away coffee as well as petrol and diesel too!

Na een lange, warme, wandeling waren we toe aan een drankje en wat te eten. Dat is lastig in dit...

Stopped here for lunch as part of our tour. Was very surprised at the food on offer. Most of our party were Americans and they all had curry which they said was delicious. I had tomato soup with spices and it was really warming. The...

We drove here not sure how it would be, and it was a fantastic visit =) our Curry was excellent Food.

Wonderful service with obviously caring people! We were on the hunt for a soft serve and they did not disappoint - though I did have to buy a full sized flake for my "99".

Had a really lovely lunch here today. I had a chicken tikka roll which was gorgeous chicken with salad and a lovely sauce (tasted like tamarind and mint) in naan bread - it was absolutely delicious and I'd thoroughly recommend. We shared veg samosas, again...

Es ist ein "Tante Emma Laden" in Staffin Richtung Flodigarry.

Teníamos carne y curry vegetariano, Domingo de Pascua, y quedamos muy contentos tanto con curry. El chai también era delicioso. Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera que le guste la comida hindú.

Estábamos parando cerca de Oban en el tiempo y decidimos (como no) para ir a Skye durante el día. Hicimos la ruta costa este pasado puente, Aeropuerto Skye, Cascada staffin Old Man, etc. y encontramos esta auténtica joya. Al entrar en este bazar de artículos esenciales todos los días gloriosos, regalos y chucherías, me di cuenta de que no la comida caliente. Fue debidamente ordenados un pedido para rollos de tocino y té y esperamos fuera de la vista y nos empapamos en hermosa y tranquila.

Estuvimos aquí en paso como mi esposa y yo estábamos hambrientos después de estar el hombre increíblemente hermoso" de storr" los dos estábamos impresionados del gran servicio ofrecido aquí y que al menos la carne al curry con pan nan tanto que teníamos era muy muy sabroso. . . Así que por favor. parar y curry. . . No te decepcionará, es también muy bien de precio, una comida apropiada para menos de lo que espera. Gracias

Nos alojamos cerca de esta tienda, y lo usamos, si se nos olvidó algo como leche. El personal era amable y por un desacuerdo pocos y sods fue ideal que tenía una gama de productos que incluye vínculos de pelo y así sucesivamente.

We stopped off to buy a burger for our son and some useful provisions. We were staying close by at a holiday cottage, so it was relatively easy to get to.

We found this place by chance, very good coffee along with some of the best carrot cake. Very happy and cheerful people. Not very well highlighted as you drive past but well worth finding.

Mackenzie's store is a off-license store, which has a takeway counter. They cook terrible Indian food. Generally food is not done properly and most of the items on menu are fried for which they use frozzed food, fry it and serve. Except Parathas, nothing is made fresh, which is half done. Vegetarians have very limited choice, curry is very oily.They do have few bench outside the shop were people can sit have have food. However, given the weather in Isles, you can never sit there as it would either be quite windy to have food outside or raining. They have just 3 parking space off the carriage way, so be careful if you do plan to visit the store.

It looks like a really basic general shop but I has a little takeaway. Does a nice curry and proper lush chips! Closes early so done leave it late. Last orders at 3pm Sunday 6pm on other days.

If you want a take away curry this is the place, The owner even made us fresh chappatis to accompany the curry.

Great wee carry-out serving anything from cheese-burgers & fries to really good Indian food. The samosas came with a lovely dipping sauce & the kebabs had a bit of a spicy kick. Everything is freshly made including the tasty chai so be patient, it’s worth itThey have an attached shop & also petrol pumps.Located in Staffin

Nice place for short snacks , amazing view. They do not have to sit inside . Need to take food outside in wind. But yes, its a workable option. You can have short snacks.

Before you carry on around the north of the island so good place for food and fuel for your car. Only a few outdoor seats here as it is on the edge of the road. You can't miss this place as you drive along as there are flags flying in full view as you approach it. Food is good and cooked right away and it is pleasant sitting outside looking at the views.

This shop is well stocked, takeaway is great & there are a couple of tables outside where you can eat & enjoy the great view.

O cardápio é saboroso feito por duas indianas, com preços bem acessíveis, uma surpresa boa no meio da estrada. Comprei umas bananas e uns chocolates também, porque além de restaurante to go, é uma mercearia.

On a visit to Skye we had stopped for lunch at a self named "gastro pub" that was over priced and under portioned so felt a bit peckish a couple of hours later. We had seen mini posters on various gates and posts for Mackenzies Stores so thought we would stop for a snack before going for a walk. We ordered chips and pakora and a cup of chai. The pakora were cooked to order using fresh aubergine and other veg, as were the chips and were absolutely delicious. The chai was cooked from scratch and took about 20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse. All was great, but remember good fresh food cooked to order does take a while to prepare so be prepared for a little wait.

Great Veg Pakoras freshly cooked along with amazing home cooked samosas and curry sauce, what a treat after a long drive to Skye

Best Chips and Curry sauce i have ever tasted. Stopped here for a bite to eat for lunch whilst up here working. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Great selection of produce for a rural shop/cafe. Great hot food menu. I had chips & curry sauce and it was epic. My colleague ordered some rolls. These were handmade in front of us and my colleague said they were fantastic. Couldn't recommend this place enough.

スカイ島の北東部には、ガソリンスタンドがここしかありません。もちろんポートリーにはありますが。スカイ島にフェリーで入って橋で出ようと計画している人にとっては、橋の手前のGSはスカイ島を出るまでたどり着かないので、このGSかポートリーのGSで給油することになります。A855沿いにはあるものの小さなお店で見逃しやすいので、事前にgoogle map などで登録しておくことをおすすめします。

We were heading back to our car after a walk on the mountains on a cold windy but sunny morning, (visiting the area as we were attending our neice's gratuation that week). I noticed a Mackenzie Store Menu stuck on one of the gates as we walked past. At first glance I thought it was just a store maybe selling frozen ready meals but carried on reading the menu Nearly approaching lunch time, my neice, husband and I were looking for somewhre to have lunch. Reading the dishes and varieties it seemed too good to be true to have such a place in the Scottish Highlands in the middle of nowhere serving such a variety of indian food! My neice and husband thought I was seeing things as I was really hungry! We drove to the store (easy to find as it's on the main road). Looking from the outside we were a little dissapointed and thought I was right about the frozen ready meals! Went in and we were totally surprised and happy to see a sweet little kitchen on one side with two ladies busy preparing takeaway orders. When my neice and husband saw the same menu there as earlier they realised I wasn't going crazy! We ordered the stuffed aloo parathas and daal which the lady recommended and that she had just started cooking. We ordered freshly cooked home made chips (from real potato) and curry sauce on the side. Had a very long wait so sat outside and admired the scenic views. At last the food was ready. We have never tasted food like that even in the poshest of restaurants! The daal was absolutely delicious and the parathas just right, not too oily full of tasty filling. The chips and sauce were very fresh and full of flavour. The food was prepared with love and we shall always remeber that. If ever we travel that way again, we would certainly make a trip to Mackenzies Stores. WELL DONE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WISHING YOU A HEALTHY BUSINESS ALWAYS. KEEP IT UP.

Travelled to Staffin by bus with intention of visiting the Columba 1400 Centre only to find the cafe closed. The lady serving at the local store directed us to walk to Mackenzies Store where we were able to enjoy a welcome ( and much needed ) snack in the open air. The scenery was awesome and made our unscheduled stop most enjoyable.A bit pricey but the food was very tasty.

Stayed in the Staffin area. Came up from the shore after an afternoon of beach combing. Cold and hungry and not many choices in Staffin, thougth we would give the little take away a go. I had the chicken tikka, and my wife had fried chicken. Had to wait a short while because we we got there just before closing and the two ladies had their hands full with last minute orders. Absolutely worth the wait. WOW! We live in the southern USA and are used to excellent fried chicken. This was up there with the best. The tikka was also delicious. As others have said, don’t be put off by appearances on the outside. The food is great.

Wir sind eher zufällig auf diesen, von außen unscheinbaren, Laden gestoßen.Da es eher wie eine Tankstelle auf dem Land wirkt,waren unsere Erwartungen an das Essen nicht all zu hoch...Hauptsache satt.Was uns aber letztendlich zubereitet wurde,übertraf jegliche Erwartung.Der Hot Dog mit frisch zubereiteten Zwiebeln war mehr als ein Gaumenschmeichler....von den Homestyle Chips ganz zu schweigen.Selbstgeschnittene Pommes von frischen Kartoffeln,angemacht mit Salz und einem Hauch Essig...eindeutig die Besten unseres bisherigen Lebens.Wir können diesen Store nur empfehlen,nicht vom Äußeren abschrecken lassen ;)

Great bacon rolls and the curry went down a treat. The couple are from go. Right opposite Staffin beach. We will be going back 2016.

This is about the third time this year that we have used this little shop come takeaway curry (other hot food is available) stop.Sonja the lady that runs the shop (the lady in the hat) can be found unflustered slaving over the stoves. On one occasion we went there was making the largest vat of curry for a community event. The smell when you walk in enchants you and even as on my last visit at noon finds you leaving with a couple of hot samosa's to enjoy on the journey to Portree.Sorry off on a tangent there. I have had the Lamb and Beef curries tweaked to your chosen temperature (I like Madras +) with fresh onion rice with a variety of breads all cooked for you there or to take to where you are staying to re heat.A good honest take away curry that does not leave you still feeling peckish. Seating if you need it is benches/picnic tables outside.I shall get a picture on my next visit.

What a lovely surprise we got when we visited The Mackenzie Store Take Away, the food was absolutely delicious and the staff were so friendly and hospitable. While we waited and watched our order being made in front of us we were treated to laughs while we looked out onto the lovely views outside the door. Highly recommended and shall visit again next year.

As other reviewers, we were in the area and looking for somewhere to eat. Passed this place and noticed the sign that said 'store, snacks, tea...' so continued on as we wanted more than a 'snack'. After 20 mins we decided this was the only place to go back to - and we're so glad we did!!!! The menu did include the usual snacks but also a fabulous array of indian meals! The lovely aromas on entering left me wanting to try everything! The kids settled for chips and pizza slice. Pizza slice made to order on half baguettes sliced in half and covered in whatever toppings you chose. Friends chose the veggie curry (delicious and packed with chick peas) and the chicken curry. I chose the chicken tikka roll. I expected a bit of chicken tikka in a bread roll but what came out was an enormous meal wrapped in foil which contained a huge flat bread with mountains of juicy chicken tikka, salad and lovely dressing! It was a complete meal. The ladies creating these wonderful meals were so lovely and accommodating! We sat outside in the sunshine and were still there an hour later ordering more teas. Left for our 90 minute journey back to our cottage on the south of Skye completely full and happy knowing we wouldn't need to cook when we got back! A real gem of a place that looks completely unassuming and ordinary on the outside! Quite well stocked so a great place for the community and travellers alike.

We were staying at the campsite and it was pouring with rain so we couldn't cook anything. We decided to go and look for somewhere to get food - some chance at the top end of Skye, there's not a lot around. We happened upon the slightly tired looking local shop and it said takeaway food and my partner and I looked at each other and said "nah". However at that moment the door opened and we could see some people stood looking as if they were waiting in a takeaway so we decided to take a look. At one end of the shop is your typical "corner shop", looking a little tired and not particularly amazing - at the other end was a fantastic, spotlessly clean little kitchen being run by 2 ladies who were very busy but immensely cheerful - the lady in charge in particular was lovely! The menu was home-typed and full of mistakes but it had a huge variety of different things, from burgers to chinese spring rolls to indian curries. As I was looking I saw a large vat of curry on the hob and it looked amazing so my partner and I decided immediately to have the curry. I went with the beef curry and my partner went with chicken - both with rice. We were both asked how hot we'd like the curry and they were prepared to our specifications. After a short wait we were given our food in the usual takeaway type packaging and we drove back to our campsite to settle down to some hot home-cooked food. The curries were fantastic - absolutely lovely - and we both felt as if we had visited an Indian friend in their home and had their genuine food they would eat made for us. We both would have had it again the 2nd night too if the rain hadn't stopped. If you want hot food on a rainy day then this is the place to find! Just make sure you go before 7pm as that is when they stop taking orders.

As a traveler, you sometimes come across a place to eat that pleasantly surprises you and this is a classic example. From the outside, it's a plain convenience store, and inside they have for sale a range of typical produce. The greatest surprise comes from what the 2 delightful ladies are cooking up at the back of the store. We were looking for a refrigerated pie or something, and left with a chicken tikka 'roll' - tender juicy chicken tikka, wrapped in an indian flatbread, filled with salad and some superb spicy sauce, and I have to say it was one of the tastiest takeaway snacks I've ever had. If you are in the area, just pop on in and give it a go - you will not be disappointed.

First Class Store and Takeaway food really fine and groceries good in spite of a small shop space. Staff so friendly and helpful as I was a solo traveller, I was aways greeted with a smile and kind words.Will share with family and friends.

After a family walk on the Quiraing, we were hungry and hoping to find somewhere to get Something quick to eat. We noticed a sign advertising takeaway food at Mackenzie's Store, Staffin and were expecting sausage rolls and baps, etc in this remote Skye community. We were joking that it would be great if it had authentic Indian food as we fancied a curry. Imagine our surprise to find a great selection of takeaway food, freshly made and including a great chicken tikka and nan bread as well as other Indian food. Hot dogs, burgers, chips and sandwiches were also on offer as well as hot and cold drinks. There were a couple of tables and chairs outside if weather had permitted their use with fabulous views. The staff were very friendly. It was a great find.