Old Post Office Cafe Gallery in Highland

Despite being a many times visitor to the area we had never been here before and when I read the name of the location my instinct was that it would be small and busy and probably sell cakes and coffee. [Oddly, as a reviewer, I dont always read previous reviews!] Anyhow we got here around 12, got an official car parking space and there were lots of tables inside. 15 minutes later it was mobbed and it was obvious why. From the first contact to the last the service was impeccable, friendly and helpful. My wife who has a chilli allergy got a wee taste of the thai chicken soup to check out just how spicy it was and that was incredibly useful. But the "worst" was yet to come. We opted for the combo deal and my goodness the plate wasn't really big enough to cope with it. Let alone our "seniors" appetite. Tea was served in a proper teapot. A proper BIG teapot and was enough to have lasted us all afternoon but for the fact that there was a queue and I felt bad hogging the table. Let me be quite clear - no one came checking to see if we were finished "to hurry us up", unlike some places weve been in. This is a busy but relaxed place to be and we could have sat all day. The cakes looked amazing but they too were gigantic. So in summary if you're in the area get here early enough to get a space. You wont regret it. In fact as I am writing this review at 6am on the day after, I am thinking maybe today we could go back and manage coffee and cake this afternoon......? This next bit is nothing to do with the location - as we sat in the window of the cafe I was looking out on to National Cycle route 7 and a road I had never explored. That is enough of a reason for me. After lunch we took a drive down it to Loch Insch - stunning views and thence to Ruthven Barracks. If you go slowly it will take around 30 minutes but entirely worth the detour.

Visited here on way to Grantown on Spey. Although not vegan we chose a vegan sandwich...coronation cauliflower. It was the best sandwich filling we have ever had! I am going to try and recreate it next time we have our vegan visitors! Seemed to be a very popular cafe . A bit too cold to eat outside this time of year so had to leave our dog in the car but I think in warmer weather we could have her outside with us

After a WET 3 mile walk to get to the OPO we arrived to be told ‘no dogs’. There was an outside area with table and chairs which could have been wiped down, as well as a canopy that could have been used to accommodate us, but no offer was made. We trudged back to our campsite, disappointed. 25% of Scotlands population are dog owners and Speyside is ‘walking country’. We are local to the Highlands and previous customers. We also have our own tourism business but unfortunately wont be able to recommend the OPO to our doggie owner customers….disappointing 🐾😰

Absolutely delicious, the food was so fresh and tasty. The coffee was to die for and made perfectly, I would highly recommend!

Daughter recommended the Old Post Office to us and we were not disappointed. Dont miss ordering the "doughnuts". Wow, wish we lived closer. Anyway, next year in October first stop hopefully.

My wife and I popped in on our way home from the NC500. My wife had been wanting to visit for a while, but it has always been closed. This time, we had a lovely seat in the corner and were well looked after. The drinks were excellent. We ordered a bagel to share and a cake each. And while it was very delicious, our sum came to £33! For two drinks, two cakes and ONE sandwich. I understand that the cost of ingredients has gone up, but this seems over the top. Cafe time should never be unaffordable, but this is getting close. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and we'll probably be back, but when we have saved up!

This cafe is tucked away near Loch Insch and is a must visit if you are anywhere nearby Very friendly staff who obviously love their job Amazing food - not the ‘run of the mill’ cafe food you normally get but creative dishes that are delicious. Options available for coeliacs, vegetarians and vegans

It's a nice setting and the staff are very friendly but it's extremely expensive for what you get (essentially sandwiches). Am surprised that more reviewers here don't mention this...

A fantastic cafe, with magnificent cakes and desserts and lovely friendly staff. They also do very nice filled focaccia and bagels which you can take away for an instant packed lunch - very tasty if a bit pricey. The light lunches also looked lovely, but sadly we did not get to sample. Lunchtimes themselves are very busy and you may need to wait for a table.

I was taken here for lunch. Tucked away in a corner of the village, it was very popular and busy. But we found a bench along the wall. Great sandwiches, coffee and cakes. Lovely atmosphere with really friendly staff. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

Really super lunch!! I must admit, the menu was fancier than I wanted at the time, plus we had 2 fussy boys with us, but the first thing the lovely waiter said (without me asking) was that they could adapt anything to make it simple for the boys, so they had a smoked salmon & cream cheese bagel and a plain cream cheese bagel - both enjoyed immensely. I had the ciabatta with mozarella, pesto & I can’t remember what else but it was really lovely! My husband had focaccia with something lovely too! I loved mine but I would choose the focaccia next time as it was really special. We didn’t have time for dessert unfortunately but next time! Highly recommend and we’ll be back next August!

The place is a bit hidden but a little gem. We had bagels, focaccia and Ciabatta. All very tasty and good. The quality is excellent. The prices however seem to be a bit high. They have plenty of other food like cakes etc. There is a parking space behind the house. The place is worth a detour and we would go there again.

Fantastic little cafe with lovely food, paintings and great service. We found it by accident and although only visited once wished we had known about it sooner!

Delicious ciabatta and focaccia sandwiches. Good vegetarian options. Lovely tea and coffee. Friendly staff.

Fabulous lunch. Busy when we arrived but friendly staff assured us it would be 5 mins. We had bagels which were amazing and doughnuts also very good. Coffees very good too. Well worth a trip to this gem can’t fault it!

We were advised of this little place by a friend and when we arrived most tables were taken. We were shown to a table and given menus. We ordered coffees, my wife had a fruit scone and I had the pastrami and Swiss cheese bagel....

Cycled past here in 2022 but didn't stop, managed time this year with good friends to have coffee & cake, it was amazing and the paintings on the walls are really interesting too. Lovely people working their on the Sunday afternoon that we were there....

The description of the place is spot on. The store was busy when we arrived for lunch, but were able to be seated promptly. It was apparent from the time we walked in this was a place about community. Everyone there was pleasant, attentive and...

We were recommended this by someone who said “friendly doesn’t do it justice” and they were absolutely right! Had a real sense of community and a lovely atmosphere, on top of an amazing menu. We had the Thai chicken soup and smoked cheddar sandwich and...

We were advised by a local to stop here for a coffee on the way to Loch Insh and ended up having lunch! As we caught a rare and warm May Day, we sat outside under the awning on a lovely terrace. The staff were...

Stopped in for some cake and coffee last week. As usual very tasty and staff helpful as ever. Will be back again next holiday….

What a fantastic cafe. Everything is done with care and attention and the result is great food and a great atmosphere. Dont miss the donuts! V special italian fare hidden in the highlands

Truly the most delicious croissants in the world are served—warm, fluffy, flaky and light. Quick! Go and see if I am right.

I've been to this lovely little cafe many times and the food is so good. The cakes are just sumptuous and the focaccia sandwiches are just so yummy.

We visited here whilst visiting friends in the Cairngorms. It was busy when we arrived but we were seated quickly and our order taken by a very friendly member of the team. The coffee & cake was delicious. Overall there was a great atmosphere, delicious...

Good & relaxed from arrival to departure, this is a fine cafe. Located at the centre of the village right on the Speyside Walk this place is not hard to find and worth visiting. Good, bright interior with good air flow and no food smells....

Wow tomato soup with bread. So yummy. Delicious cakes. Delightful staff. One of the best cafes in the area we love going to. This place never fails.

We stumbled across this wee cafe on return from a walk and would definitely seek it out again! It was very busy with friendly, welcoming staff, and a good vibe. We thoroughly enjoyed soups (from a choice of three) and freshly baked cheese scones. In...

We regularly stop-off at the cafe when in the area. The staff are excellent and the coffee and food are great. We also love the art. It is fantastic to see old buildings regenerated and repurposed with the care and attention that is evident here....

Visited twice & will be back. Fab cakes and delicious focaccia sandwiches and bagels. I had the salmon bagel - it was super tasty.! Friendly staff also beautiful gallery

We stopped here for lunch en route driving north - just a brief detour off the A9. The food was fabulous and we were made really welcome. The coffee was great too. It was so good we stopped there again for lunch on our way...

Cycled out to Kincraig from Newtomore based on a recommendation and was not disappointed. Great service, cakes & larger meals. Sat outside in the sun and struggled to drag ourselves away!

Open early! Hooray! Perfect pre landmark put stop. We really enjoyed our visit to the Cairngorms this August but one thing we struggled with was finding places open early for breakfast. This place is open early, does great rolls and fantastic baking, would definitely recommend....

Fabulous local restaurant with a warm welcoming and lovely food. Beautiful place with nice art and great food. You should not miss the place

Warm welcome from delightfully friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Lovely artwork. Coffee was the highlight of the visit. Highly recommended.

By chance, we drove past and decided to have lunch here. Lovely staff and absolutely delicious food and well presented. Beautiful place, inside and outside, which is where we ate. Definitely worth a visit

This is literally the best kept secret in Scotland. We stopped by thinking the best we might get here was a croissant or egg sandwich… instead we were blown away. Amazing service, great food and desserts. This is the perfect lunch or brunch spot in...

Cycled here from Loch Insh. What a lovely cafe. The food was delicious and the staff were all really friendly and attentive. The coffee was great and we really loved the cinnamon doughnuts with Nutella.

All nice, clean, fresh food but seriously expensive... Staff all very nice but it's a slightly pretentious place. There's literally nothing else in Kincraig.

Visited here for lunch on our way up to the far north of Scotland. There were four of us and we were greeted very warmly and managed to get a table right away. The food was not what we expected at all. We had the...

Trip in today while out in the road bike. Clearly reading my mind I get drinks in seconds before taking some time to pick a focaccia. The best focaccia on planet earth. Followed up by cake and tea - service as good as it gets,...

Quite possibly the best focaccia lunch I've ever had, excellent friendly service, although don't linger too long as they're keen to move you on.

Great food, great coffee and great service! Staff were charming and very welcoming, despite being completely full service was still swift and done with a smile and a wee chat. Food was great, I had the smoke salmon bagel as well as a piece of...

We stopped off at the Old Post Office and ordered lunch, the food was outstanding, the staff were so helpful, accommodating and friendly.

Quite possibly the best sandwich I've ever had, the Italian theme running through the menu is a nod to the owners lineage, fresh quality simply ingredients put together to create a wee piece of heaven, quality Italian meats and cheeses perfectly roasted peppers and fresh...

This café is an absolute unicorn of a place. Hands down the best coffee and cake we ever had in over 15 years of travels. And what's more, we were greeted by the loveliest staff imaginable, everybody was super nice, funny and really upbeat!! A...

Fabulous little gem with excellent creative food if the highest quality and delightful staff. Beautiful setting. Amazing cakes!

A great little find in the heart of the Cairngorms. Perfect for a post adventure refuel. Very welcoming staff that are obviously passionate about the food they serve and their local community. We sat outside and enjoyed a good lunch followed by fresh doughnuts with...

Our huge thanks to the fantastic Old Post Office Cafe Gallery Team for the private event they put on for us after our wee wedding ceremony nearby. Delicious food, great and friendly service in a beautiful setting amongst the lovely artwork and thoughtful decorations. We...

Fabulous sandwiches, cakes and more with friendly service, surrounded by fabulous art. A busy place but they always try hard to get you a seat. What a find!

We popped in for cake twice during our stay in the Cairngorms which gave us the opportunity to try a few different flavours. The cakes were unusual but tasted great - I highly recommend the rhubarb and strawberry cake. The coffee was excellent and the...

We discovered this cafe by chance as our grandchildren were visiting the Highland Wildlife Park and we wanted someplace for lunch close by. The service was excellent and the food was superb. We stayed on for cakes and coffee and the children left. It was...

We came across the cafe by chance and sat outside in the Spring sunshine for coffee and cake. Received a warm welcome from the young man waiting on table and some nice chat and recommendation of the Italian style cake. As expected the coffee was...

Great food and great staff team. The food never disappoints and we make a point of visiting every time we are up in that area. Plus this is a great community hub which offers local artists the opportunity to display their work. You can browse/buy...

Whole team to be congratulated for food and service.Visited many times and never disappointed. Special pastas and cakes are to die for.

We were lucky to get a table outside in lovely sunshine , we chose salmon & salad & bread & the other chose wild boar pasta with coffees & an amazing cake with apple & gooseberry topping with whipped cream , yummy indeed! Lovely to...

Our first time here after a local recommendation. You know you are on to a good thing when you see your waiter salivate as he tells you what the lunch specials are! The food, the atmosphere and the cleanliness of the whole place made this...

Lovely little spot for lunch - nice artwork, very friendly staff, nice selection of cakes and sandwiches. I only have one criticism (which would be an easy fix!) - I was a bit disappointed in my choice of cheese and chutney sandwich. The apple and...

Fantastic food and staff and paintings to die for adorn the walls. This place has got it all its no wonder it’s constantly busy. Thoroughly enjoyed both our visits here while staying in Aviemore, once for coffee and cake and back again the next day...

Loved this cafe so much! Such a lovely environment with really friendly staff. Great coffee and cake, can't wait to return to try some of the lunch food which looked amazing

Great service, scrupulously clean, perfect menu, proper coffee. Can't fault it. Beautifully decorated with attractive art to buy.

Really wanted to try this place after reading the reviews and the fact the car park was full showed I wasn't the only one! Despite the queue for a table, the owner was really proactive and helpful in telling me there would only be a...

Popped down here after a trip to the wildlife park. The foccacia was just delicious. The cakes tasty. Staff were lovely and attentive. If you are in the area a must visit.

Popped in for lunch today, discovered on passing. The cafe was very nice, we sat outside as it was mild and dry. Staff were super nice and the food was beautiful. Even the toilet gets a mention as it was pleasant and very clean. Absolutely...

A great place for lunch. Excellent food and lovely staff. Well worth visiting if in the area and far preferable to Aviemore cafes.

We stopped by on the way back from a lovely walk . We had coffee and cake . The gentleman that served us was very nice, friendly and humorous! The two cakes we had were top drawer and perfect . The cakes “ didn’t have...

We were passing and called in as we fancied a brew. There were a number of extremely delicious cakes on offer which were much appreciated! Good service, friendly efficient staff. What more can you ask for?

Fantastic, staff were unbelievably friendly the homemade focaccia sandwiches were superb and the Nutella doughnuts were to die for. Great having a cafe that makes a fussy and tired child feel most welcome too!!

Nice cakes but very moderate portions. Per forkful about the most expensive cake ever had! One slice was very small so they knocked off 95p, it was still £4! Coffee lovely. Closed the toilets half an hour before closing which was frustrating!

Fantastic location, friendly and attentive service, fab Moroccan soup and coffee and delicious cake to finish our lunch. We had to wait for a table but it was worth the wait and look forward to returning when we are next in the area.

This cafe has delicious coffee and cake and friendly staff and is in a nice spot with indoor, covered and open places to sit.

I searched in Google,: best cafe in Highlands ,click on TripAdvisor and first on the list was this place... lovely, clean in and out cafe, lovely food,great fresh cinnamon doughnuts what smell DELICIOUS! Very good effort from staff, well done,very polite and helpful. Highly recommended...

Great coffee, great service, wonderful staff. Very attentive young staff and excellent food and coffee made a welcome change to the commonplace.

We visited for lunch, from the moment we arrived every member of the team had a smile on their face and made you feel welcomed. Inside the the cafe was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated with some stunning paintings for sale. I loved the local...

The thing that stands out most about this lovely cafe is the superb hospitality offered by the family who run it; good old fashioned, friendly service which is sadly lacking in so many places. Time was carefully taken with each table of guests and nothing...

Wow, great food and super service. Popped in a few days ago for takeaway coffee and cake after a long walk and wasn’t disappointed. Thought I could recognise the texture. flavour and style of cake from a nearby place that’s been closed a few years....

Lovely choice. Tasty, healthy food and indulgent cakes if you fancy. Really friendly staff. Excellent customer service.

What an amazing place! Staff seem happy to be working, friendly and always there right when needed. Fresh food with great selection/flavour combos. Cakes and coffee also perfect with lots of interesting choice. Best cafe we have been in for a long time :)

Had delightful lunch , coffee and cake , sitting outside . All beautifully presented and very tasty - focaccia had yummy filling involving venison salami from Roy Bridge - delicious ! - and lovely dressed salad . I’d give a 10/10 and without exception all...

Had an amazing lunch at the Post Office Cafe today. Hot smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! We also had chocolate and orange cake, fresh doughnuts with Nutella and cappuccinos, all amazing, with brilliant friendly service...

We went here for lunch today, a family of 4 with 2 teenage children. It had been recommended and we weren't disappointed. I think you could have anything off the menu and love it, excellent quality food, something a bit different and such lovely, friendly...

Tony and his team provide fantastic food and atmosphere. They had come highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The drive from conon bridge to Kincraig was worth it.

Visited with our two boys 8 & 10 on a recent holiday. Cycled here from our campsite a couple of miles away and was blown away by this place. Outstanding service, amazing cakes and tremendous coffee. From the minute we arrived we received outstanding customer...

Having realised this bonny wee place was just around the corner from where we were staying, we had been looking forward to visiting for lunch and we absolutely were not disappointed. Such lovely food with something for all of us - our group of 5...

We visited today after a morning canoeing on Loch Insh. This cafe is so beautiful it caught our eye, we were immediately impressed by the prompt and friendly service that met us when we walked up. We were seated immediately at a clean outside table....

This was easily the nicest meal we have had for a very long time. The food was so fresh and tasty - ingredients clearly picked with great care. The service was friendly and attentive. A special place to eat. We will definitely be back. Thank...

Absolutely magnificent, great food, great service and lovely location. The only problem I can see is it becomes to popular but I am willing to give that a chance. We visited twice in one week and both times the Focaccia specials were delicious and had...

We were recommended The Old Post office on our last trip to the area, unfortunately we only managed to go on our last day. Spent the last few months thinking about when we would be back (and also trying to recreate the bagels we had)....

Went for lunch as a treat after a long day in the hills the day before. The café was busy, but despite this, the staff ran a very smooth and calm operation with genuine friendly and attentive service to everyone. Rarely felt more genuinely welcome...

Arrived with very friendly staff greeting us. Nice place tucked away in the country side, lovely set up. The food was amazing and very flavourful. The lasagne special was a great hit. The cakes were equally as good! High level of cleanliness and hygiene. Would...

Truly an amazing find. The donuts and Nutella worth the bike out there alone. Great coffee. Fresh strawberries. no bagels that day but had my goats cheese,honey,beetroot and walnut in a wrap WOW WOW can’t wait to go back

A very warm welcome and a surprisingly diverse menu. The small outdoor seating area is a lovely spot to watch the world go by. Service was excellent and the choice of dishes gave a pleasant dilemma. Will definitely return.

Stopped for a late lunch, the best focaccia, cakes and coffee. The polite and attentive staff couldn't do more. 10/10. Will definitely return.

The Old Post Office Cafe was as good as ever on our recent visit. We had the special focacia and was delicious. Our son also said it was the best bagel he had ever had. Outside seats are great. Love everything about this place, always...

We came across this place as we were visiting Loch Insh. Very warm and friendly staff. Extremely fresh food and fast service. Well priced and wide variety of food for everyone including daily specials. Sweets are light and of different variety Will strongly recommend anyone...

We had the yummiest lunch as we do everytime. The staff are super friendly and very assertive. The focaccia is to die for and the donuts you can’t miss out on. We will be back! Thank you

Sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed the most delicious lunch- beautiful flavours, friendly service, stunning views! We'll definitely be back!

We called for a coffee and cake and returned 2 days later for an excellent lunch. Delicious food served by efficient and friendly staff. Next time we are in the area we will certainly make another visit.

We were on our way to the wildlife park but were too early we saw the sign on the main road for a coffee shop and decided to investigate. We sat on the terrace in the sunshine and had coffee the staff especially Sarah were...

Fabulous location. Excellent service and amazing food. Very reasonable prices Highly recommended. Would deffinately come again