Pacamara Food & Drink in Dundee City

This "cafe" only want folk who are spending money on full meals. You are not welcome if it's just coffee and cakes even if there are empty tables. Similar to other reviews on this review site, seems to be a trend. Won't be back.

Not dog-friendly any more. Breakfasts were great, coffees were decent, and there was a contented air about the place for a Monday morning.

I’ve been looking for a decent Cappuccino in town for days. A big thanks to the girls who make the coffee. I’ll be there every morning as long as I’m in town.

Very disappointed, usually one of my favourite places to go. Service poor, waited 20 mins for order to be taken and another 20 mins to get a coffee. Breakfast sparse, not what we expected.

We had 3 fantastic breakfasts here . Service was quick and with a smile . The place is obviously very popular . The menu is a bit different from your run of the mill cafe . Well worth a visit

Pacamara has long been a favourite of mine so when I was in Dundee I popped in with the wife. It was our first visit since the refurb. After being seated and given menus we waited for over 10 minutes for a waitress to take our order....no one came. I approached the counter and was told I couldn't order there but someone would be at out table soon. 5 Minutes later, (15 minutes after being seated) our order was taken. Two coffees, two breakfasts and two glasses of water. 30 minutes later (45 minutes after being seated) two coffees arrived. Mine was undrinkable. I can honestly say it was the worst coffee I have ever been served. 5 minutes later (50 minutes after being seated) the breakfasts arrived. The waitress asked if we would like anything else. We replied 'yes, ketchup please and the glasses of water we ordered'. She departed at which point I noticed that they did not bring what I ordered. As the set breakfast only contains 4 items that was quite an achievement. 5 minutes later (55 minutes after being seated) the waitress brought the ketchup and water. She asked if everything was OK? I pointed out that the order was wrong. Another 5 minutes passed (a whole hour minutes after being seated, and 10 minutes after the food was brought out) the waitress came back to apologise and asked if I would like to make another order. I said 'no'. So to sum up, it took an entire hour to serve up a cup of undrinkable coffee, a glass of tap water and get served the wrong 4 items. I hope they get a grip soon because there are far better places on offer. I won't be heading back any time soon. A total shambles

Have been huge fans for many years and thought of it as best breakfast venue in Dundee. Hugely disappointed on most recent visit. The refurbished decor includes areas of perforated metal panelling which amplifies the noise and makes it more intense in a small area. We were aware of how noisy it was - which we had never been in days gone by. Padding some of the panelling would help this. The menu was the same classics but not cooked to anywhere near usual standard. Instead of the lovely crispy grated potato hash browns it was commercial catering bland variety; items were overcooked, eggs were cold. Sadly they are no longer dog-friendly - little local dogs nestling under tables are missed. Truly disappointing.

An absolute gem in our city. They serve amazing food and have an excellent attitude towards customer service. The staff can’t do enough to help.

Best coffee in Dundee. The staff are very friendly and efficient considering how busy it gets at certain times of the day. The food is also superb and the freshly made croissants are amazing for when you are just grabbing a coffee to go

Excellent brunch, great coffee and friendly staff. We love going here because well behaved dogs were welcome. Our Greek rescue would sit quietly on his blanket under the table while we enjoyed our waffles and Colombian eggs. It's a real shame that keyboard warriors who cannot control or train their dogs, spoil it for the rest. The cafe have now changed their policy and are no longer dog friendly. 😥🐕 Hope you are happy now Amy H

Arrived to what I thought was a dog friendly cafe, little did I know they had to be completely mute. Was a little bit taken aback and embarrassed to be told I would have to sit outside if my dog continued to bark. I am fully aware how annoying it can be when dogs are constantly barking and I would never force that on anyone however this was simply not the case. A single bark every 5 minutes is hardly a nuisance, especially considering it is supposed to be a dog friendly place. I’ve never been asked to move because of my dog ever and in this instance I could not guarantee that my dog would not bark, so I felt awkward and forced to sit outside on damp seats as it had just been raining. Also as I was waiting on a friend outside for around ten minutes I could hear another dog inside constantly barking and who was quite aggressive as it approached my dogs when leaving. I don’t understand why this customer wasn’t sitting outside. Very disappointing

Went with a friend today for lunch. Waited 50 minutes for our drink and food order to be taken. It was busy but think the waitress should have told us there would be a delay in serving us. Took another 15 mins to get our drinks and half an hour for our food. The food however was delicious and very reasonably priced. However service has put me off returning.

As always I read the reviews before heading to Pacamara, and these were quite mixed, which initially put me off. Luckily we made the right decision and gave it a try. Absolutely fantastic!!! I really do not understand where negative reviews could come from, staff was incredibly friendly and even though I often stop at places for a coffee and cake only, it is restaurant's decision to serve food only at certain times. This fact is well displayed on the board at the entrance, so one has to respect their choice. But you cannot fault the friendliness of the staff, food, coffee or cakes. Really worth a visit (and a wait if there is a queue).

Been here a good few times and always enjoyed the food here. It is a busy place and service is a bit slower when busy so don’t go in a rush. Today I had the chicken waffles it was Luke warm, but super tasty so it made up for it!

Lovely restaurant, atmosphere and food. However, if you are wanting a full Scottish breakfast, this is not the place to come to, unless your wallet is very flush! We had family visiting from America and wanted to treat them to the full monty, and for non-buffet this was all we could find that did both black pudding and haggis. But for a full breakfast, the only option is is choose the toast, eggs and 2 extra items, at £7.95, and then add the rest......at £2.50 each extra item, so by the time you have - toast, eggs, bacon, haggis, black pudding, beans, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes, (no normal sausage option) you are up over £20, and that is without a drink! Luckily a few of us ordered the set menu breakfasts, without any extras, but even so our bill was over £100 for 6 of us! So if you want to order just the set menu breakfast, I would highly recommend it, as these were amazing, or even a small Scottish breakfast, again, definitely, but for a full breakfast, I would go elsewhere. If they gave a full big breakfast option, for say £10-£15, where you get the works, then this little place would be absolutely perfect!

I went there with my husband and our 21-month-old son. After 15 mins waiting for our lunch, I had a look around with my son to see the cakes for dessert. At all moment I was holding hands with the boy who was smiling -...

Went in to cafe to wait on friend - was asked to leave as we only wanted coffee not breakfast. Shocking way to treat customers - will not be going back!!

Came for a brunch/lunch and the food did not disappoint! Still not sure if it was meant to be table service or order at the counter but after sitting for twenty minutes waiting to be served we ordered at the counter but not sure if...

Great place for food as well as coffee and cake. The staff are friendly and it’s a very cute environment! We had the eggs, bacon and waffles with a chai latte (both are a must try!) Will definitely be back!

Standard of food has dipped to the point where they are living on past passions / efforts. Even more disappointing, the service or indeed lack of service and grace is pretty much totally absent now. I’ve noticed a drastic decline, particularly the last 6 months...

Stopped here on our way to Dundee centre for breakfast. It’s very nice inside and food is tasty and plenty vegetarian and vegan options. They state it can be busy and there were people queuing to get in on a Thursday morning, always a good...

Dropped by for breakfast having pre booked a table which I would advise as it was extremely busy with folk queuing outside for a table. If you are in a hurry or pushed for time then be warned, service is slow! Had to ask for...

Fantastic little place in Dundee, and will remain one of my favourite places to visit for freshly cooked breakfast/brunch. Perfect place also if you like your Coffee's.

We arrived and joined the queue waiting for a table, which was available within 10 minutes and taken to it by polite staff member.

The food is as good as it looks be warned uber popular well worth persevering and waiting 4 that table Thank you for great food ...

Slowly working my way through the stunning breakfast menu. Everything is fresh, clean and tasty. The ambience created by the staff is wonderful like visiting a family friend. Stunning

Very disappointing! Went there to get a breakfast. It took 50 minutes to get our food. It was cold and over salted. The bill was £20 for two breakfasts and a hot chocolate. No atmosphere, just too many tables (sticky tables) for such a small...

Came for breakfast after reading reviews and now I know why they are so good! Nice place, friendly efficient service and reasonably priced. Very good coffee, I had Huevos Pacamara and they were superb. If you’re in the area give it a try, you won’t...

Incredible breakfast! We have been trying to get a table for ages but finally managed to snag one. Great food, amazing quality, good prices.

great breakfast, very tasty, recommended to be there before 10am or prepare to wait. friendly service!

So I have been going to Pacamara regularly since they opened and can't quite believe how long its been. This place is hands down the best breakfast I have been to. Its up there across the UK with places like Bills, Evelyns etc. It is...

Took some friends here for brunch and after a minor mix up with our booking, we were seated at a table promptly and with the most professional and welcoming customer service. The place has such lovely staff - shout out specifically to the lady with...

Went ther for breakfast and it was 5 pieces of waffles covered in maple syrup with 2 eggs, bacon and it was delicious. Coffee was authentic. Table suffred bouts of vibration and a neighbouring diner said the same about his table - not explained by...

Been the last 2 Saturdays for lunch and it is excellent. Had salami sandwich and also waffles with bacon. Coffee very good also. Service very good. Relaxed atmosphere. My kinda place. My missus had pastrami sandwich and she thought a bit thin on pastrami but...

Meal was delicious Friendly service Restaurant feels pretty crammed together and busy inside but apart from that, was lovely

This was our 2nd visit here today.. very busy at weekends but worth the wait!! Had waffles eggs bacon.. totally delicious. Best coffee in town!! Staff are so helpful and professional!!!

A delicious brunch with friends. Very small menu but everything on there looks great - every dish has a veggie option too. Very impressed.

We had a delicious breakfast here today. Beautifully presented and very well cooked. A good choice on the menu without being overwhelmed with options. Fast efficient service with polite and friendly staff. Highly recommend We had the waffles and the full breakfast. The best coffee...

10/10. Got the Waffles, Egg and Bacon - definitely recommend! Coffee was lovely. Service was super quick and COVID measures all very well done.

Lovely lunch here with the family. Staff were very polite and very accommodating to dietary requirements. Food was lovely. We will definitely be back 🙂

We stopped here for breakfast and it did not disappoint. French toast was absolutely incredible especially with optional extras added on. Staff were friendly and place was nice and clean. Would definitely visit again.

Some of the best coffee you will find on the Dundee and the food is excellent. Come for lunch and dinner and am never disappoint with the service and menu.

Food was lovely, staff were friendly. We were sent there by the guys in Tayhouse park, we will defo be back! The hash browns were YUUUMMMM!!!!

Great breakfast/brunch menu. Really good coffee. Staff are lovely. Dog friendly, too. Can’t speak highly enough about this place!

Great place to meet a friend over brunch or a cup tea and cake. My poached eggs, halloumi and bubble and squeak in a harissa hollandaise sauce was one of the best brunch dishes i have ever had.

Stopped by when I saw they were serving coffee from the front door. I hadn't been in before so I was looking forward to trying their coffee and it didn't dissapoint! We had 2 oat milk lattes and they were delicious. I didn't try any...

We all had various from the lunch takeaway menu was lovely good service hit the spot thanks guys had a lovely lunch down on the green

Food excellent and beautifully presented and this is such a lovely part of town to wander in so do visit.

Food is excellent and service was on point. Ordered the Colombian eggs dish which was a delicious, decent sized portion, and they were happy to work around dietary requirements for the vegan wrap we ordered, no questions asked. Very well set up for covid with...

Had an amazing brunch with friends. Waffles, bacon and perfect poached eggs. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely would recommend. Going back to try more off the menu.

Great for brunch. Healthy options. Busy place. Go early. Not the cheapest in Dundee, but worth it . Good coffee. Limited but good menu choice.

I attempted to go to lunch in this cafe on a Friday afternoon, the restaurant was full and there was a queue outside. I was third in line and alone. I was strongly discouraged to leave the queue rather than wait which would have been...

Had the waffles and bacon with maple syrup lunch which were just right- crispy bacon with plenty of syrup. Individual teapots with real tea! Lovely relaxing spot for lunch and friendly service.

turned up around 3 pm Saturday 26 September on off chance and to book for lunch next day . I knew there was chance it would be full but I was in area . Despite having two if not 3 empty tables we were turned...

Omw! Pacamara, it was our first visit but it won't be our last. I had Brioche french toast, caramelised banana, cinnamon and honey mascarpone, streaky bacon, maple syrup and toasted hazelnuts. It was a breakfast made in heaven. You've got to try it. The coffee...

For breakfast me and my boyfriend going at pacamara. All is so good ! We take a eggs, with beacon and a cake of potatoes. Everything is ok !

Fantastic as always! Breakfasts are fab!! Great dining experience. Also the customer service is great.

Arrived Saturday morning with my 5 year-old granddaughter. Young waitress asked us to take a seat outside and we’d get a table shortly. After 10 minutes she came out and invited us in, asking if we wanted food. When I said no, just coffee and...

Pacamara is one of my go-to places in Dundee for breakfast. It’s something a little different and the food is always great. The lunch menu is also nice but we can’t see past the Colombian eggs and bubble and squeak benny 😍 if you’re looking...

Seating outside as dinning inside was not permitted. We preferred the look of another table and staff were extremely accommodating, moving us as soon as we asked. Very friendly and courteous staff, serving us within 5 minutes of sitting down and food was brought out...

Enjoyed an amazing brunch here today, for the first time in months. Service was great despite being busy. Food took a little longer than usual but to be expected when the place was so busy (which was great to see). Staff worked really hard, and...

I was so pleased to finally get to sample their breakfast, my son has been raving about them for years. I was not disappointed, I don't think I've ever had a better waffle! My first experience of the bacon/waffle/syrup combo, no complaints at all, you...

We waited 50 mins and still no breakfast arrived, despite asking twice how long we would need to wait. Manager’s attitude was not sympathetic. He said he couldn’t turn people away because it would damage his reputation. There were other tables waiting on food longer...

Excellent place. Relaxed. Friendly. Food good. Good vibe to the place. Reasonably priced. Service good.

Top class service, food, atmosphere and location. Perfect for an outing where you’re happy to pay a small premium for a genuinely good brunch and coffee. Stop thinking about and just go.

Superb lunch, limited but great choice and all slightly different to food on offer elsewhere. We had different variations of the bubble and squeak benny - great slant on an eggs benedict and their Colombian egg dish. Finished with coffee and cake. All fantastic. Good...

Decided to stop in to Pancamara on 4th August for Breakfast while passing through Dundee after reading some great overall reviews about the place, and on the knowledge that they served Waffles. Something we have been on the lookout for since having them in restaurants/cafe's...

Now is the time to support great business ventures like this. Only takeaway coffees this time but they do make a good flat white top marks. Dealing with the Covid restrictions very well did still the same smiling faces as always. Only visit Dundee a...

Great service and Breakfast! GF options and Vegetarians too. Delicious food and coffee. Thank you team!:)

I honestly don’t have the words to describe this place!! If their columbian eggs aren’t on your bucket list your not really living! Fab location, amazing customer service, menu will leave you drooling & I nearly don’t want to say this but considering the quantity...

We visited Pacamara for brunch, cake and coffee at least once a month before lockdown. The service and food is always tasty, different and first class. During lock down we have been three times and it is still fantastic. The afternoon tea, that was delivered...

Visited to both eat in and takeaway, where the attention to customer service, amazing food and the best coffee have been outstanding. I was taken here for the first time last year for brunch and was told I’d like it. It didn’t disappoint. In fact,...

As someone who is 'Shielding' I'm missing going out very much & missing a great tasting coffee & fantastic food. For people like me, Pacamara High Tea Deliveries is a great idea & I jumped at the chance for a treat for myself. I was...

Loved the afternoon tea today - delivered to our door during challenging times. Looking forward to visiting the cafe when you’re open again.

Not only is the coffee selection amazing, it tastes perfect and the food is just amazing! So tasty and cooked to perfection. We brunch here whenever we get the chance,its got something for everyone! Don't leave without a salted caramel brownie..... Can't wait to get...

My daughter took me here for the first time today for breakfast. The food was fantastic and the service from Barry the manager and his staff was exemplary. One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had.

Can't praise Pacamara highly enough. The flavours in the food are just a bit different, and everything is so well cooked and presented. The place has a real buzz (on a Sunday morning, this was) and keeps constantly full - but the staff are completely...

Had breakfast here and the food was good and tasty. Nicely presented and short wait only. The coffee was excellent and the salted caramel brownies excellent.

Lovely breakfast. Good friendly service. Very busy. We booked. There is outside seating, of course this is dependent on the weather!

On the Perth Road, you can easily miss Pacamara as it doesn't really stand out and condensation on the windows doesn't help. Nicer inside the staff are lovely and service was very good. I had the home made burger which was very good and my...

Recommended by a friend we walked out here from the Discovery Centre and it was well worth the walk! Served by friendly staff who seemed to enjoy their jobs. Coffee and fresh orange juice were excellent as were the Hangover Hash with bacon I had...

Healthy and fresh breakfast and brunch food with proper coffee! Staff were lovely too. Will definitely be back

First time today. My family had been many times and mentioned it. Finally I tried this place..... Wow. I really think one word might be all you need. Excellence in food, service, decor and ambience. Every detail is important. If you’re ever nearby, don’t miss...

Where do I begin! This place was awesome, the staff were so warm and welcoming, as was the coffee (thankfully, who likes a cold coffee on a December day?....) Anyway, I went for an oat milk latte and it was superb, the oat milk was...

I had breakfast here with my husband when we stumbled past this lovely cafe. The menu was very limited but did have a few gluten free options- yay. Unfortunately you need to pay extra for gluten free rolls etc which I personally think is unfair...

Had 'all-day' brunch - a toastie with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil. Excellent ceffee, waitresses friendly and efficient. A nice experience.

Was treated to brunch here today and what a treat it was. Excellent fried eggs with tasty bacon and sausage patty. The coffee was fantastic. Great atmosphere. A shame we live 300 miles away near York or we'd be in here in a regular basis.

What a great find everything about this place was fantastic, decor, food and especially the warmth of the staff. I have to say the hospitality in Dundee is superb and a credit to the industry overall. My brunch was quirky and delicious my flat white...

Still my favourite daytime place in Dundee. All the dishes on the menu are excellent. Relaxing place, friendly staff. All dishes are cooked to order, quality of food makes the short wait well worthwhile.

I visit here a few times a week and The coffee is by far the best in Dundee. The food is always amazing and worth the money. Very friendly staff and environment.

Have had breakfast in here a couple of times now. The first time we didn't think it was anything special or different for the prices charged. Nice enough place and pleasant staff so we decided to give it another go. Again though we left a...

Visited Dundee earlier in the week and visited here. The quality of food & service was great (although, when I went into the cafe nobody greeted me & I stood like a bit of a spare part for around 5 minutes before seating myself, wasn't...

We really enjoyed our breakfast at Pacamara! I had the waffles with eggs, and coffee. super good. Great service, and a comfortable cosy atmosphere. I would definitely go back again.

So we were visiting relatives in Dundee and we wanted somewhere nice for lunch. After a search on Trip Adviser we chose this beautiful little place. I’d suggest you telephone ahead and reserve ahead as it was busy, which is usually a good sign. The...

We stopped here for breakfast and were not disappointed. Every dish looked and tasted wonderful. I had the Waffles, Eggs and Bacon -YUMMY.

Visited pacamara with my mum, the cafe is lovely with a very relaxed atmosphere for a Sunday morning breakfast. Food was to die for!! Lovely menu and great staff. Cafe was very busy which was great to see. Cannot recommend highly enough

The coffee here keeps me awake where as others are cheap imitations. Consistently good coffee and friendly staff

Very tasty snack lunch . Busy restaurant but the meal was served piping hot in a reasonable time by pleasant staff .

Breakfast with my teenage girls, we all loved the food and there were so many other options on the menu we wanted to try! We'll definitely be back!

Wow! Where am I where have I been and how did I miss this place ? Fabulous coffee they have a couple of guest coffee is each week and according to my friends have the best coffee in Dundee👏👌 Totally spoilt for breakfast/brunch choice –didn’t...