Peggy Scotts Restaurant in Angus

Have stopped here many times over the last 20 years so we were looking forward to the usual standards but left disappointed! The staff at the service counter appeared to be confused with 3 simple orders for soup and a sandwich. Two of us got our soup served straight away and we waited a good 15 minutes for the sandwich. The third person in our group waited 15 minutes for the soup as his was served as a 'soup and sandwich deal'. The other two in the group were not offered this deal. We asked when the entire meal would be served but this added to the confusion to the person who took our order! Soup was very tasty, two plates semi hot, the third was roasting hot. We had just wanted a siimple qick light meal but turned into a bit of a fiasco. Not sure if it was just a 'bad' day for Peggy Scotts or this is now the norm!

Our two granddaughters' food was good, macaroni cheese and chips and bacon brie and cranberry panini. However, my wife had a hard and overcooked, dry veggie burger with chips. The chips were good. I had an overcooked and dry breaded fish chips and beans. Chips and beans were good. But, overall, my wife and I have no intentions of going back. We live locally and have been before but this has to be the worst food my wife and I have tasted there. Peggy Scott's really need a new chef or teach the ones they have how to cook these simple dishes!!!

We stopped here for a break on our way home from Edinburgh and were made so welcome. We weren't sure if we would still get anything to eat as it was a Thursday afternoon around 15.00 but were made so welcome and the bacon and link-sausage rolls were to die for. Very fresh rolls and plenty of bacon and sausages, WOW1 We willde4finitely be back any time that we're passing.

As always a good cup of tea and a cake. A good place to have a break with comfy seats. Toilets nice and clean . Staff helpful as always

We arrived here tired and hungry after a long drive at 6.25pm and had to wait 5 minutes for anyone to appear at the counter. When we tried to order a meal, we were told that it was too late as the kitchen was now shut. I pointed out the clock to the member of staff and said we had been waiting 5 minutes and that it was now exactly 6.30pm, but was met with a blank look. Clearly neither the staff nor the management care about customer service or their reputation.

This is a great place to stop between Dundee and Aberdeen with an easy to entry and exit on the busy A90. It is spacious, with plenty of outside seating (if the weather is suitable). The staff are friendly and efficient and the prices very reasonable. For us, the highlight was a decent gluten-free choice (which is rarely the case elsewhere), with a sandwich made to order. The adjoining shop is well stocked and the fresh bread is highly recommended (if there is any left after this review). We've passed by so many times, but will make a point of stopping in future.

A very disappointing visit. We stopped on the way up to Fraserburgh for breakfast and were left waiting over 25 minutes for a simple egg on toast and egg muffin. When we questioned a waitress about the wait we were told that there was only 1 chef on duty but that person could not have been a chef because they clearly were not able to cope. Had they told us this on arrival then perhaps we would have been more understanding or gone elsewhere but nope, take the money and let you wait! Couples were leaving and demanding money back which took time as well. It was pathetic to say the least. My coffee was stone cold by the time food finally arrived but nothing done to address the issue like a fresh cup offered. There was a lot of frustrated and annoyed customers. Things do go wrong sometimes, but how you handle them is quite telling, Peggy Scotts did not handle it at all well. We will not be returning!

A great value big fried breakfast kept me happy, but the soup and bread were a bit disappointing. It is well organised and spacious with parking outside. N.B. Access fro ( and back onto ) the southbound carriageway is difficult.

The staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The custard creams were lovely and although they were sold out by the time we arrived they managed to restock from the back which got our weekend away to a great start! An old school fab my mum used to make and you can’t find many places. My son had the caramac cheese cake and couldn’t finish it which is the sign of a great slice! They had lovely dairy alternative mills which always makes me happy too. Great stop if travelling up North xx

As part of our lunch ordered Mince , Mash and Peas. When it turned up it wasn’t presented very well at all , quite a mess tbh . Everything was ‘Luke warm’ not hot as you would expect. The mash had been boiled and mashed to a pulp and as Soooo heavy with butter it was so yellow and inedible, the mince was almost tasteless and what ever they had used for the ‘gravy’ had started to congeal half way through me eating it ! the peas were nice , but they haven’t been drained properly and were swimming in water . I love Mince and tattles , but this dish was pretty much the worst one I have EVER had ! Won’t be having it again .

On a fairly long trip, decided to treat ourselves to more than a drive through cup of coffee. Peggy Scotts was enroute. Everything appeared clean and tidy, lots of tempting nick nackery to buy. Service swift and efficient, if not overwhelmingly welcoming. Food delivered quickly but standard a little variable. All acceptable ...until you used the toilet facilities. Ladies were cleanish but toilet roll missing in many cubicles and there were no period products available, which seems to be the norm elsewhere in Scotland. My male companion reported the mens toilets, to be "a disaster" Blocked urinals and only one functioning cubicle, the other had a pair of pants stuffed down the toilet! Both were reported to staff. Sadly could not wait to check if problem rectified.

Visited from Arbroath earlier today (2nd April)), with my wife for lunch. We opted for a simple cheese omelette each with a little side salad. Astonished to learn that when this was put to the chef by the lady taking our order, he said he was too busy to make omelettes? Couldn’t think of anything else that he could possibly “rustle up’ quicker, so went elsewhere for lunch :)

But was it coffee? Two cappuccinos that could have just been frothy milk and brown water. No coffee flavour at all! Fruit cake was delicious, though. Disappointing. Think we might continue to drive past.

Always passed this place on the way north but never gone in. That changed 10 days ago when we decided to stop for lunch. Pleasantly surprised by the brightness and layout of the place. Food was cooked fresh and was reasonably priced. Very pleasant staff too. Will definitely be back.

We have been here a few times before and once again stopped here for lunch on our way to a winter break. Speedy service, food was OK and prices reasonable. Staff were friendly and courteous

Good basic food served quickly and cheerfully. Reasonably priced. The decor is plain and practical, The tables were cleared quickly and thoroughly cleaned. Happy to stop again.

Sitting in restaurant now ordered pancake breakfast. 10 mins later told no pancakes. Husband tea milk was off . No social distances at all . Very disappointed . Sausage was really greasy

Stopped here for a quick tea on the way north after a hectic day. Everything about my visit was good. Varied choice of meals available, pleasant staff, clean and tidy environment and very tasty, freshly cooked, food. So, this isn’t Cordon Bleu but neither is the price! As far as roadside cafes are concerned, this is brilliant. Next time I hope to have room for one of the delicious cakes on offer. A lovely, well stocked, shop too.

Great bteckfast that was taken as a lunch as. Part of the Dalhousie day care centre, Brechin. Good as I have not been there before.

We’ve passed by here so many times going up north, usually stopping at a different location, however I wanted a change so stopped here and will again soon. When we got there it was clear that they were short staffed, however the lady working was...

Popped in by on the road up to Aberdeen myself & my son both had cheese burger & chips.. Delicious.. Also the home made coleslaw was amazing. Will defo be back again.

Recently stopped in by on our travels to Aberdeen, as we normally would and was extremely disappointed again! The restaurant seems to be under new management as the menus have changed and options are very limited and staff seem confused. I usually have a mini...

Opted for great scott b/fast. Out came this ginormous plate. fried egg blck pooooooooooo''''''''' Opted for great scot b/fast. fried egg black pudding haggis beans mushrooms toast and marmalade,all washed down with irn bru. the wife had a mini b/fast. to drink I had diet...

We stopped past for a wee scoff and got a pancake breakfast meal: unfortunately the pancakes were as rubbery as a tyre. I suspect they were defrosted and put in the microwave even though still fairly cold. My daughter is 11 and can make fresh...

Used to like a wee stop off at Peggy Scotts as food was always decent. Ended up there yesterday and we were really disappointed. Ended up with soup and half a roll as lots of staples on menu not available - no steak pie, no...

Came in on 8/05/2022 as a regular customer and our breakfast was greasy and mostly fried. Couldn’t enjoy the bacon as it was hard and covered in grease, the tattie scones were deep fried and turned soggy, and the toast was brought out on side...

Very disappointed in the last few stops I’ve had, the service was very poor staff not having a clue what there doing. 3/4 members of staff standing talking among each other ignoring customers standing to be served eventually being served with a member that was...

Stopped here for soup and a sandwich, soup was " Lentil"!? Luke warm over salted watery substance with grated carrot floating about in my partners plate ( if you could call those inferior ceramic pieces plates) mine was so thick as the server did momenterally...

Have eaten here before and always reasonably impressed. This visit, however, was very disappointing. We ordered lentil soup. We saw no lentils, but a weak wishy washy liquid with pieces of carrot floating in it. It was also not very warm. Disappointing menu as you...

Arrived for lunch with the family. On reading the menu we were dissapointed that no sandwiches were on offer. Not Even for a child. We did witness other people with toast on the table so assumed they would have bread. We asked if they could...

Awful!! Terrible service!! We ordered breakfast and watched and waited as 25mins went by, not a single order came out the kitchen even though the kitchen service bell was rung numerous times. Lots of young staff doing nothing with no one in charge. When our...

Visited for lunch and while it was what I would term OK it was certainly nothing to write home about or return for. The food was OK but I had steak pie (allegedly home made) but it was very uninspiring with tough beef - ugh....

On Monday I stopped for a much needed bite to eat just after 7am. They advertise service all day from 7am and I have eaten there before. It appeared to be new staff who had only just arrived and they said there would ne no...

Needed to pop in to use the bathroom with my daughter, got some water for the car that was a bit overpriced but overall a great experience

My husband and I stopped here for dinner on our way from Aberdeenshire to Cumbria. We both had all-day breakfasts and a hot drink which we enjoyed. We had a selection of traybakes which I'm certain we're homemade. We got them to takeaway and they...

Waited an hour for 4 bacon rolls and still didn’t come , when getting a refund charged extra very bad

was in 15.08.21 we had burger chips and macaroni chip burger was not cook mac cheese was like water if not in bowl run off plate service was rubbish ask what was on menu told take a seat look at it come back order its...

Perhaps it was a bad day, but called on for tea/coffee The ‘staff’ were unhelpful verging on lazy, the coffee was weak with burned milk and the bacon roll was well under an acceptable standard especially after reminding them that it had been ordered 15...

After a long drive we were hoping for a place to stop and were happy to see a sign for “ Services”. When we arrived the car park was beyond confusing and we nearly crashed twice. There were no non customer toilets or place to...

Arrived at peak time of 12 noon so had to wait for 10-15 mins in a queue however it was worth waiting for. Food excellent and service very friendly and efficient.

First impression on entering was positive... Menu was pleasing and varied. It ends there unfortunately.... 4 sets of supposedly clean cutlery in sealed brown envelopes very dirty..... Then inside of cup rim covered in food... Enough for me. Cancelled meal and left.... Got full refund...

Lovely food and very clean. All day breakfast very good. Staff a tad confused when asking anything on the core menu.

We stopped in for our dinner on Friday the 13th of November 2020 after dinner we had a look around the shop where I bought the wife a baileys chocolate when we got home to Aberdeen the wife noticed that it was 6 weeks out...

We have visited a number of times in the past few months for both lunch and early evening meals.A variety of plates have been tried-burgers,chicken/beef stacker,stuffed panini,breaded and battered fish and steak pie,etc.In the main food has been very good with the one exception being...

Absolutely BANGING breakfast (if I may be so bold). We heard about it so thought we would give it a try, it was about December and it had really polite staff and very patient with my slow elderly mother bless her! I had bacon and...

The best breakfast ever not needing anything else, my family and I have been treated wonderfully, staff can’t do enough for you with great coffee, hot chocolate. Thank you so much will definitely be returning. 😊

We have just visited this restaurant for lunch and the food is fabulous quality and the staff excellent considering the current rules of covid

Hadn't eaten there since my first visit for 25 years. Reason then was rubber bacon. Passing yesterday we visited again, after all there must have been change of owners since then. We had pancakes with bacon and syrup,and all day breakfast. Both asked for crispy...

A definite cut above the average roadside stop. Nice cafe area and shop. Good food. Soups are great and well priced. Clean and welcoming.

Handy place to pop into on the road to Banff . prices and food seemed very good but i think the prices would rise as the weather and the amount of visitors improves.

Stopped here last year. Coffee so weak and watery we vowed we wouldn’t go back. Thought we would try it as a year had passed but unfortunately still the same. Watery hot chocolate tasted vaguely of chocolate and coffee still as bad. Should have listened to our friends and not gone back. So disappointing and embarrassing for tourists.

On our way to Aberdeen we stopped in here for a bite to eat. Nice clean large dining area with a large souvenir shop and clean toilets. We ordered a couple of bacon rolls and hot drinks which were very nice. The servers were polite, prompt and well presented. Great wee place to stretch the legs get some food have the toilet and grab a Scottish souvenir.

Very good alternative to the Finavon Hotel which has gone down since new owners taken over. Big range of food offered..

Me and my 2 sisters stopped on sunday on way to aberdeen had the macaroni it was delicious we will definitely be back.

Was passing on Saturday but we wish we had not stoped .i had soup and a sandwich the soup was so thick sandwich was of poor value no trays my husband had soup and a panini they said they would bring it to him he waited half a hour to be told no soup or panini left young girls servicing who could not care . Had to get a refund on my card . Will never return.

We stopped off for a bite to eat on our way to see Family in Aberdeen and really enjoyed the whole experience.We even bought a nice winter hat for our sister as a birthday treat.

Great service- good food- helpful, friendly staff ! Clean toilets . There is also a well stocked gift shop. This stop - off is worthy of many return visits. Now in my sat-nav address !

Handy stop off main road. Restaurant and small convenience store with some souvenirs. Nice selection of cakes.

Can’t fault this place!Stopped off enroute to Aberdeen from Fife on cold breezy Sunday morning.This place is busy but no matter, lovely staff, spotlessly clean and a fab breakfast menu. One Scottish, one Jocks and one omelette breakfast. Served piping hot, freshly cooked and very tasty. Lovely toasted bread served along with the food and good coffee too.Clear plates of course and what was great was that a member of staff actually walked over to the table, despite how busy they were, and asked if all was ok and if there was anything else we needed.I would always recommend and will have hesitation in returning.Thank you to Peggy Scott’s for a great stop over heading north.

Came across this beautiful restaurant whilst on holidaying in Scotland, the breakfast was delicious & the setting was beautiful, the place was very clean & the staff where lovely. Will definitely be back when in the area holidaying next year, would very highly recommend

Heading north to Aberdeen we stopped here for lunch. We have been a few times now and know what to expect. Spoiled for choice on the extensive menu board I opted for Scotts breakfast. Out it came with bacon, sausage , black pudding, beans, potatoe scone, mushrooms and toast and marmalade. I also had white millionaires shortbread and a perfectly chilled irn bru. The portion size is generous, enough to set you up for the day. Would not hesitate to recommend this establishment to anyone.

Dropped in for light lunch on way north for a wedding.

I stopped off here on my way home and it was fantastic. I was really surprised as to the variety on the menu not least the lovely gift shop that is also on the premises. It was lovely and clean and the staff we very welcoming. I had butternut squash soup with bread then a tuna mayonnaise jacket potato and side salad plus a pot of tea for 1. This was one of the best jacket potatoes I have had in a very long time so light and fluffy. Total price £11.70 which I thought was good value for money.

We've driven past this place so many times but never at a time when we wanted to stop to eat until today. It's traditional fare, light and airy and very clean and the staff are cheerful and friendly. There's an extensive menu with light portions if wanted.

Excellent bacon butty and real coffee before days work in Aberdeen. Good stop off point before arrival in city.

If you’re travelling towards Aberdeen (or away from) this is a great place to stop for personal refuelling

At a loose end tonight and my son's needing his tea-time treat. Off we pop to Finavon via the famous Silver Bridge at Justinhaugh, to Peggy Scott's fine bit diner for macaroni cheese and chips (he rarely eats anything else) polished off with diet coke and a mint magnum from the extensive convenience store attached to Peg's handy emporium. I had a modest small meal myself and we left replete.

Came across this lovely café on way home so stopped for coffee and cake. Home baked apple and cinnamon slice was delicious and actually did taste of the cinnamon unlike some cakes I've tried elsewhere. Cannot comment on hot meals. Lovely little shop too with some quite quirky items, a combination of gifts/foodstuffs. Will definitely stop here again when in that area.

So disappointed with today’s visit. Have visited lots of times and been lovely. Don’t know if its changed hands or a different chef bit ordered a hot pie and got a soggy microwaved pie. Couldn’t eat it so they replaced it but this time it was cold in the middle. I bought a scone instead which was lovely. I told the waiter about the second pie and had hoped someone might come to apologise or refund. But no they didn’t, very disappointed, not the waiters fault that the chef can’t heat a pie.

Ordered pancake brekkie, and Peggy brekkie, only took 45min 🤮🤮. Lot of folk waiting slow kitchen services.

Stopped off here for lunch on way from a hospital appointment. Chicken soup and a cake plus tea. Firstly the soup tasted liked condensed tinned soup? The cake I chose was a strawberry tart with enough cream to give you a heart attack and one chopped up strawberry! Pricy for what we got and not very good. Won't stop off here again for two reasons firstly the food and secondly access in and out of the place from the main road is difficult. Tried the cafe at the hospital today instead. Soup was tasty as was the sandwich at a cost of £3! Well done NHS!

I've not been to this place for a long time as I've always been places where I've stopped earlier for breakfast but this was a short hop from Perth Racecourse this restaurant fitted in well with travel times.

I went into Peggy Scott's on the 16th May 2019 arrived at about 7:45.

Quality of sausage poor. Hard, tasteless. I would be very surprised if any meat content. Fried egg -leather backed, overcooked. Chips powdery poor taste.

I do a 400 mile round trip up and down this road a lot and can never find anywhere to stop but today I noticed this place and done a quick turn off really glad I did food was good, everything looked clean and staff were really nice. Will definitely be back.

What a pleasure to drop in to this delightful restaurant .people get so used to motorway food and sloppy conditions this is a breath of fresh air.We had a really good bacon roll followed by a superb moist and flavours gingerbread. First class home baking and great bacon nice thick rashers and not to salty.

Food is cooked fresh to order and you certainly get value for money.

Good freshly prepared food efficiently served in clean modern setting. Conveniently located for north bound travellers on A90 but awkward and best avoided if south bound.

With my wife away for the evening, I decided rather than have my youngest son for dinner at home, I would treat him to a visit to Peggy Scott's Roadhouse at Finavon, just off the Northbound carriageway between Forfar and Brechin. We have dined there often before, the place is large and clean, more a bit of a motorway cafe than a restaurant but the staff are always helpful and the food is only cooked when one orders, pays and sits down to eat. There's a shop attached selling all sorts of stuff and a substantial free car park reserved for patrons of the place. I had a nice all-day breakfast and ny son had his macaroni cheese and chips, as usual. Dullish eating venue ... But he likes it ... And we shall return ... even though there's no Peggy Scott there now ...

Handy parking right on the main road and plenty of tables inside. There is a reasonable range of cafe standards, but the service is prompt and the food is good. Bacon roll is stuffed with 3 good rashers. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop, but I will certainly be back.

A very convenient roadside stopping point . It is suitable for either a coffee break or a meal. All day breakfasts are available along with the usual fish and chips etc. It is a sizeable cafe and there is also a Spar grocery shop within the premises. It is a good place to have a browse around the display of handbags and other gifts while waiting for your meal to be prepared. The meals that we ordered were very palatable and of a decent portion size for the price. There was quite a selection of sandwiches and cakes in the display cabinet and they also make their own bread on the premises which is available to buy over the counter.

Travelled up to Inverurie on the 27th of December for a visit to family. We left the North East for Glasgow 8 years ago and this visit to Peggy Scott's affirms exactly why we made the decision. The atmosphere and attitude of most of the staff on that day takes dourness to new levels. There is friendly but reserved attitude which can be a character trait in many parts of Britain but, in my experience, only the North east can excel at these levels of dourness and understated hostility.

Stopped off for a coffee on our way from Fife to Aberdeen. The place is spotless and staff friendly and efficient. Unfortunately the coffee was not as good, exceptionally weak coffee, it tasted like water more than coffee. Even at a small price of £1.80 it’s not worth it.

Excellent place to stop good service choice of food quick service reasonably priced and friendly staff. Toilets were clean all you can ask from a roadside cafe

We stop off at this restaurant on a regular basis and must say we have never been disappointed the food is always excellent quality and the staff friendly, we shall be back again

Over the past two years this place has grown and grown better, food wise especially, staff happily greet you on entry. The shop is a big asset for travellers I am sure, all in all a super wee place to stop on a weary journey.

We always stop at Peggy's on our regular trips north. Not only is the food delicious across the board, the staff are friendly, the place is spotless and the gift shop has a broad range of goods. Nothing 'tacky' here and very fairly priced. I especially like the handbags and on this visit we did some Christmas shopping too. The range of dishes on the menu spoils you for choice, tasty breakfasts, bakery on site, proper fries and delicious soups.

It had been nearly a year since we last went to this great establishment - delicious road side food (excellent fresh fish & chips) and the shop has a great selection of sundries and lovely crafted gifts for all. Please keep it up! Thanks.

Tasty family favourites that won't break the budget. The mac cheese was an emourmous helping that I struggled to finish, but kept trying coz it was yummy!

nice shop, super to pic up a gift food was very average, had the mac cheese, tasted very dull, almost liked tinned macaroni, the chips were nice

Travelling to Aberdeen always stop off here for a snack and coffee. Ordered sausage on a roll, haggis as well, when it arrived it was double sausage and double haggis, £3 a filled roll, excellent quality, and quantity, lunch meals looked fab, didnt have time to try them out, clean toilets, plenty of parking, busy when we stopped off, also has a shop area, grocery section, gift shop, etc,like a small corner shop.Wouldnt pass by it if peckish.

We have stopped here on a few occasions and never had reason to complain however the recent stop off we had was a little disappointing we ordered our food and people were coming in after us and receiving their food before we did, the restaurant wasn't even busy at the time, eventually after 35 minutes our food arrived if we hadn't paid for our food up front we would have left as we were in a bit of a rush, thankfully the food was lovely when it did arrive.

My Step Granny was called Peggy Scott, and she was renowned for her amazing Buckie Fish and Chips, fried in Beef Dripping of course- they were simply delicious, but in these health conscious days perhaps not the best for one’s arteries ! The PS restaurant serves a beautiful Haddock with its chips, certainly one of the best I’ve had recently. My family and I enjoyed our late lunch in this friendly stop on the road north to Aberdeen, gie it a go if you’re passing. They’ve a great wee gift shop too.

Been here a number of times and never had any issues. Always very clean, food all cooked to order,staff welcoming without being a nuisance. Also a cracking wee shop . Only complaint really would be the prices, no idea why places like this seem to ramp up the prices especially in the shop. Seldom see anyone buying the goods which I am sure would not be the case if the items were priced sensibly.

On the way to Aberdeen we stopped here for a snack. We both had black coffees, I had a steak pie and my wife had a slice of millionaires shortbread. The steak pie was good and was full of large chunks of steak, the millionaires shortbread was tasty too.

Good food and reasonable prices Clean and bright surroundings A bonus for me was the option for smaller portions Would highly recommend this roadside stop on the A90

My wife and I visited this restaurant last Sunday and we were very disappointed with our visit. I have previously highlighted Customer Service issues in the North east of Scotland. and this restaurant comes under that category. When we went to order our snacks and drinks there was no dialogue at all with the counter assistant. When my wife checked the milk jug there was no milk, and this was highlighted to the Assistant... who in turn went to fill it along with another lot of jugs. When she returned there was no "sorry for the wait" just a stony stare. I also asked for a strong coffee and was informed this could not be done as the coffee is Machine made, and cannot be altered, this was also disappointing as along with other Customers I normally like a stronger coffee.

have often stopped in for food or coffee break always enjoyable clean and fresh feel staff friendly prices reasonable. will keep using nice to break up the journey with such a pleasant stop.

Been here before and must say not what it used to be. Clean and tidy certainly, friendly - no.

We stopped here for a tea/coffee to break our journey. The ideal situation was tea and a scone, but we didn't see any scones. We each chose a traybake but when we came to the till, here were the scones! We should have asked, but why aren't they displayed near the other food? Huge pot of tea for 2 was only £2.80. Must say the scones LOOKED nice!