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Based on 179 opinions finded in 1 websites

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Nº 220 in 861 in Aberdeenshire

Nº 49 of 168 Other cuisines in Aberdeenshire

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I love Platform 23❤️! I stop by most weeks when out cycling, so am a regular customer. Emma, David and the staff are wonderful and welcoming. Was surprised to see a review that was a bit negative - the cappuccino I had this morning was outstanding and always is. It is a treasure of a place, with great local produce and even beautiful art work created by Emma. Take it from someone who is a fussy guy but also a regular visitor, the quality of the coffee and cakes is second to none and so is the experience. Please visit and try for yourself - you’ll love it too!

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Andrew G . 2021-09-18

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Got a cappuccino and a brownie from here a few days ago. Looks like a nice little place, seems quite trendy, but the cappuccino I got wasn’t great. If I had to guess, I’d say they overheated the milk then topped it with a little bit of the froth.Brownie was okay.

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andyc489109 . 2021-09-16

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This place is amazing. Not only is the food, cakes and hot drinks fantastic , there’s also a weekly market with lots of local produce to choose from, plus wood fired pizza being cooked for you there and then every Thursday evening, home brewed beers available to buy and Emma’s own arts and crafts which are just beautiful. A real gem in the heart of Royal Deeside. Well worth a visit indeed.

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kristinafoldager44 . 2020-02-12

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We took friends to afternoon tea/coffee at Platform 22. THe staff were lovely and welcoming. We ordered cappuccino coffee and were persuaded to add cranberry & white chocolate scones which were outstanding. This is a hard working and popular wee place which offers arts and crafts for sale as well. We intend to return to Platform 22 soon.

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Jim D . 2019-10-05

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Dropped in on our brief tour of the area Very friendly welcome and excellent coffee served in a great atmosphere and surrounded by beautiful limited edition prints and ceramicsWe had a delightful stop, bought a great print and had an informative and enjoyable conversation with the proprietor

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paulbowman3 . 2019-09-12

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Do you like coffee? Ever wish you could choose the coffee served and not have the standard cup of Joe? Feel left out when your only choice of coffee is americano or espresso if you have it black? Why do all coffee shops only offer variations of milk to coffee ratio with flavor splashes? ... well this shop changes the game with over 10 choices of coffee bean, unique hot chocolate where you melt your own chocolate flavor, as well as the normal coffee to milk ratio lovers. They also serve fresh baked cakes and treats!

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H3320QGtiffanyw . 2019-08-16

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Called in this afternoon for a cappuccino, hazel nut chocolate, lovely cakes with cream, service good and friendly, made us most welcome. Spotted some locally made beer, price reasonable, a nice little gem, worth a drop in to have some refreshments.

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Peterorz . 2019-08-10

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Friendly little tea room where you will always get a lovely home bake. Prices are also very reasonable.

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573lindsays . 2019-07-10

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Good choice of tea, good coffee, fabulous choice of hot chocolate, lovely cakes and friendly, attentive staff. What’s not to like?

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191272Liz . 2019-06-12

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Excellent service and great food served with quality coffee- always a happy place stocking locally sourced food & crafts

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Heather M . 2019-06-05

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We were welcomed by the very friendly owner and given a table. The three “snugs” look really cosy and excellent for having a catch up with friends and, generally, there are a lot of interesting products and artwork to browse / buy. The menu wasn’t huge, but ingredients were clearly well thought about and the resulting dishes incredibly tasty. I had spicy beans with nachos and coleslaw which was DELICIOUS - just perfect. Partner took pepper / chilli soup with homemade bread, and cheese - also greatly enjoyed. The only very slight downside was that we were given far more information on menu ingredients than we could process but, perhaps, that’s the autistic in me and definitely a personal preference. I know that caterers now need to take a great deal of care re customers with allergies now. Would certainly return and would stick with the same dish, but also take the opportunity to have one of the lovely-looking cakes.

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damonw870 . 2019-05-11

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What a gem! Our 1st visit to this busy cafe. Friendly staff, tasty food, quick service and good value.

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Mary J . 2019-05-07

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Pleasant small cafe with some outdoor seating when weather suits. Uncomplicated menu with meat, veggie and vegan options and some home made soups. They are careful to check what you like.

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Karl S . 2019-04-30

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Had lunch in Platform 22 . The food was homemade beautiful mushroom pate with very tasty side salad. With lovely homemade cakes. Excellent service, very friendly atmosphere. Reasonable price. Definitely will recommend .

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Gwentraethfriends . 2019-04-17

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This was our first visit and we will definitely return. We got a warm welcome from the friendly staff. Our dog was made very welcome too with a little bit of cheese! The menu had such a good selection that the only problem we had was what to choose! The homemade soup was delicious, as was the mushroom pate and home baked bread. The coffee and cakes were lovely too. Again a great choice. Everything seemed very fresh and was well presented. Highly recommended

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StrachanFamily . 2019-04-15

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Popped in here having found it on Petlas. They love dogs so all good for us.

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561elainew . 2019-03-22

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Extensive menu with delicious home bakes, lovely, friendly and helpful staff who go out of their way to make every visit special. Excellent value too, our weekly treat.

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Morag S . 2019-02-27

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this place is great and the staff there are very friendly.

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c-a-k-e8429 . 2019-02-13

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What a great little cafe..... lovely welcome and service. Pizzas were just great. We'll definitely be back! Thank you,

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. 2019-02-07

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What a nice little cafe. We stoped on our way to Balmoral Castle. We both had scones, Red Leicester and chilli (just out of the oven) & Stilton and Fig, both were first class and very tasty, both came with a sweet chutney. Coffee was nice and hot, just way I like it. Found out they do Pizza night every now and again in the evening, we will defo be back.

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jamesbond007_10 . 2018-11-14

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Very nice character cafe/bistro with wide selection of food and drinks to suit most tastes. They welcome visitors for just coffee to drink in or take away through to full three course meals. The cake selection was very good. Recommend the soups and the deserts/ cake varieties.

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nds-colch . 2018-10-13

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This place is a hidden gem, lovely host Emma.Very accomodating and dog friendly. Been here three times now. The best cakes ever.

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Sarah David Pav... P . 2018-10-11

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A brilliant family lunch in this great wee eatery. A great menu with super cakes for after. Lovely friendly staff and it is dog friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

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Calum2012 . 2018-08-30

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We stopped off for lunch following the good reviews and because this is dog friendly. It was very busy - it was market day & the cafe is very small so we did not bring our dog in until it was quieter. Delicious healthy menu of soups and platters with cakes to follow. The Portuguese tarts melted in the mouth. A very warm welcome from the staff for us and our dog. Thank you.

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Judith M . 2018-08-15

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One of my favourite places to go to when I want lunch, coffee, or a cake. It's very child and dog friendly and the service is always second-to-none. Emma, the owner, always has a smile and makes you feel welcome. The food is excellent and does not conform to the general rule for small cafes: toasties and sandwiches. Instead, there is a small menu with hot and cold dishes, which varies from month-to-month.

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crystcrys . 2018-08-14

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Tempted by signposting on the North Deeside Road, we diverted up to Platform 22 for a late morning snack. Impossible to be anything other than full of praise for the place. Welcoming, attentive staff. Creative decor. Imaginative baking that surprises but works (fig scone with chutney). Only downside was it's fairly small and one suspects, seat wise, that demand may well exceed supply on occasion. Signs though that a bit of expansion could be imminent. Great experience.

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uainegorm . 2018-07-30

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Friendly service, fab food, brilliant value. I had a dill hummous, which came with warm homemade flat bread, carrot batons, olives, dukkah, and a good quality olive oil and balsamic for dipping. It was wonderful. My Mum had eaten earlier, so just had a scone - but what a scone. Stilton and fig, came with butter and chutney, and was just fabulous. Mum is a bit of a scone connoisseur, and reckoned it was right up there with the best she has ever had. Great choice of teas/coffees, and had rose lemonade (swoon). Also real ale etc. Dogs are allowed in, and get a wee bit of cheese as a treat. Excellent for vegetarians and those with food intolerances. Can't wait to go back!

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jampa108 . 2018-07-28

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One of our favourite lunch stops on Deeside & brilliant for dog owners as you can eat inside or outside with your pooch!

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holidayjems . 2018-07-15

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Enjoying our lovely hot summers day mid morning coffee and tea with a special small cup of milk for our granddaughter who had homemade waffles. Our date slices were delicious.

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stuarty66 . 2018-07-04

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We visited Platform 22 on two consecutive days - that says it all! The food is excellent with choices that I hadn’t seen before. All very tasty.

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Scodgit . 2018-06-18

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We stopped here for a light lunch & were a bit undecided what to order. No problem whatsoever - we were offered a bit of this & a wee bit of that to make up our own tasty sharing platter. EVERYTHING was phenomenal. Home-made, fresh & tasty with a little twist. The toasted seeds with cumin was such a brilliant thing for dipping our apple in! Definitely recommend going here.

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Carol-Ann A . 2018-06-10

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My wife and I had a lovely coffee stop here. I had the raspberry and pestashio slice with ginger ale and lime drink while my wife had the flat white and brownie. Both with clotted cream. It was excellent. The service was friendly and attentive. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Scottax . 2018-06-09

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Stopped off here on a bike ride. Bike friendly cafe with a small but decent menu.

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Craig M . 2018-06-03

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Booked in here for lunch after visiting Cragievar Castle, a party of 4 with one coeliac, one vegetablist and two omnivores. The vegetarian option was easy as the menu is pretty much 100% meat free, and there were plenty of gluten free options too. Pretty much any of the dishes on offer could be tailored to suit a gluten free diet, and always reassuring when places have a high level of allergen awareness. We had three different dishes between us, all of which were fantastic, and so we felt compelled to follow there up with a selection of brownies and meringues. Overall, fantastic food, great atmosphere, and attentive and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

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IainAberdeen S . 2018-05-19

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We dropped in for a coffee and something fine .......

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Jamesh64 . 2018-04-26

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We had coffee and cake here and it was wonderful. It’s tiny inside so get there early - we arrived at 10.15. Boys and my wife had amazing hot chocolates and I had a great coffee. The cakes were also fantastic. A really welcoming cosy place and the owner very nice to chat to - who also has done great art on display.

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Simon7344 . 2018-04-06

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OK this place is fantastic. The food is delicious and served in a friendly, hassle-free place with extra space outdoors if you can handle the sleet. If you're anywhere within 50 miles and you like fresh, complementary flavours made by people who clearly love what they do, then don't be a daftie, get up to the Phins right now!

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Gavin R . 2018-03-11

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Best book! It is very compact and whenever we have been there, full. Dogs are very welcome! The menu is small, but unusual with enough to choose from. Very relaxed atmosphere. Service is quick and friendly. Tasty cakes aplenty! Well worth a visit. Whenever we were there, most patrons were repeat customers. Says it all!

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philippe v . 2018-03-05

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Drove past the sign a few times and decided to drop in, amazing lunch had on both visits, food is very tasty, cakes are to die for brilliant coffee, staff can’t do enough to help and accommodate also very friendly and they are dog friendly!! Great micro brewery and takeaway beer/cider love this place

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Nick A . 2018-03-04

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I went to Platform 22 after two friends recommended it to me, saying "this is the first place in a long time we've been genuinely impressed with". I agree with them wholeheartedly. I arrived about 10 minutes before the advertised opening hours, but they were happy for me to sit inside while they finished opening up. I started the morning with dark hot chocolate (you whizz a stick of actual dark hot chocolate around hot frothy milk, and add your own marshmallows and wafer) and an excellent cranberry and white chocolate scone. It was actually hard to choose what cake to eat, they all looked so nice (#FirstWorldProblem).

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Rosemary A . 2018-02-24

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Came here on a Thursday night and they had a pizza horsebox out the front. We ordered some of the best pizzas I have ever eaten and then sat in the quaint restaurant and drank fantastic beer!! Children friendly. Highly recommend, booking advised

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robofox2k5 . 2018-02-17

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I popped in for a coffee and treated myself to a cranberry and white chocolate scone. The coffee was lovely and strong and the scone was one of the best I have had. it was served with butter and jam but was so moist it was delicious on its own.

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A1ireview . 2018-02-14

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One of my favourite places in Aberdeenshire to eat and chill out. Had a delicious soup and a fabulous scone...

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GrahamT1956 . 2018-01-17

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I go here every week because the brownies are just soooooooooooo good. Can’t be beaten. Highly recommended.

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PeterAD2018 . 2018-01-04

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Warm cozy atmosphere, great owners and staff, superb service, tasty food. The 'bean' dish was delicious with a gentle spicy...

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Gitta6 . 2018-01-03

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Another lovely lunch at P22, perfect way to round off the year. Finest smoked duck pate, really tasty noodle bowls...

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Lgc180 . 2018-01-02

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My friend and I dropped in for a bowl of noodle soup, which came with a pretzel. We also had 2 soft drinks.

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lumsden59 . 2017-12-23

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Great tea, coffee and cakes. Friendly staff and a loyalty scheme as well. Love the Wednesday farmers market they host as well.

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jeanthejinx . 2017-11-15

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Abbiamo scoperto questo locale quasi per caso durante il nostro viaggio in Scozia sulla strada da Aberdeen a Inverness. Il posto è piccolo ma molto carino e accogliente. Noi ci siamo fermati per fare colazione e abbiamo mangiato una torta di mele buonissima. Le ragazze che c'erano quella mattina gentilissime.

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ValyBen85 . 2017-10-10

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Best cake, scones and coffee around this area. Brilliant service, the owner and staff are brilliant super friendly. Not a big place so doesn’t get too noisy. Top marks.

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RozzaDog . 2017-10-08

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First visit, really tasty food, however did find the constant ping of microwave a bit off putting!!!

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RichtAberdeenshire . 2017-09-28

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Always a bit reluctant when the usual local guide maps highly praise places but this was an exception. Yes it's small and from first glances outside it's let's say quaint, however inside is a sea of calm with excellent food and atmosphere. We had coffee and the bean chilli and P22 picnic plate. Both were excellent. Knowing what was for dinner later I skipped desert but the mini loaves look fab

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Solobay . 2017-09-15

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Wow ! What a lovely night spent here with friends. The food was delicious, atmosphere fun and uplifting, service friendly as always !!!!

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Adele K . 2017-09-14

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Have visited several times. Always good food and a friendly welcome. Particularly fine, fine pieces!

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Gillian W . 2017-09-13

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Not a lot of room in the place but the welcome from staff and the quality of food make up for it. Worth visiting for some proper home baking and food. Not the usual stuff on the menu, something different every time.

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Stephen M . 2017-09-04

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Had a wonderful freshly made pizza thanks to Lilly's Dough. Great atmosphere and great cider (Aspall's on tap). Think this could be a regular thing for a Thursday night. It's refreshing to get such personal service from people who care - if you haven't been give it a try (I promise you won't be disappointed).

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nipdrinker . 2017-08-31

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Can't recommend this place enough, Emma and David are the perfect hosts in this small but very friendly coffee shop,, a fantastic collection of various coffees and some wonderfull cakes lots of wee niknaks always on sale the big plus point for me is they are dog friendly highly recommended

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David C . 2017-08-08

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We came across Platform 22 whilst out cycling. The menu was a breath of fresh air, none of the usual panini's and toasties instead we chose noodles and pretzels and cheese platter and pickle from the varied menu that catered for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Our meals were delicious and fresh as were the scone and tray bake we had to follow, again the choice was inventive and appealing. A huge range of teas and coffees were on offer and the staff were friendly showing just the right amount of attentiveness.

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magferg9 . 2017-08-08

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A real quirky atmosphere. Do not be put off by the outside. Lovely friendly people. Good home made food. Name connected to a Railway that once passed by. Worth a visit.

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emsras2012 . 2017-08-05

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As a regular cyclist around the region, I've had an Americano and Scone in most places.The fruit and oat scone with clotted cream and jam was absolutely fantastic here and I'd recommend a trip to everyone..

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stoneyloon . 2017-08-05

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I have been here a few times over the last 3 or 4 years and it is always amazing. The staff are friendly and the food is fantastic. It is not your usual sandwiches or panini but really interesting things like noodle bowls with warm pretzels and I had a lovely salad today. I have not tried their cakes but they look great and by the standard of their other food they will I'm sure be wow. Can't recommend this place enough. It is also vegetarian friendly.

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Sarah E . 2017-07-25

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My friend and I visited yesterday afternoon were made very welcome coffee freshly ground lemon cake to die for an enormous slice with cream place was busy some still having lunch homemade soup and scones on offer

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judithkyle1947 . 2017-07-05

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I had the mushroom pate platter today and it was amazing. The coleslaw in particular was great and the dolmada was a nice touch. The lemon sorbet is still one of the best desserts I've ever tasted. I love the quirky vibe of this place but still producing amazing food. A great choice of teas, coffees, soft drinks, wines and beers also. I just wish I could get there more often, particularly on Torphins Market Day! Their bread is great and I took away a couple of their own beers to drink later.

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Fridayeveryday . 2017-06-21

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Where to go for lunch when family visit, one vegetarian and the other gluten and dairy free? I took my niece and her boyfriend to P22 the other day and we had a fantastic lunch. Falafal salad. Delicious! Also the best Chai Latte since they have had in the UK! Thank you Emma and team.

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Doreen M . 2017-06-16

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Crap food for £8.95. It doesn't look that clean on floor etc. GDP of about 2-3inches under main outside door . Wonder if vermin get in. The owner Emma not that friendly. They let in dogs.

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Yvonneanddog . 2017-06-14

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My car was in being serviced at Village Garage Torphins so I walked into the village and had lunch at Platform 22. The Noodle soup was excellent with two sauces to dribble in and a choice of pretzels or home made bread. I went for the bread and both it and the soup were excellent. The staff and owner were all really friendly and I discovered they had two ev chargers, as we have a Mitsubishi Outlander phev hybrid and a Renault Zoe all electric car we will definitely visit to take advantage of the free charging for customers and the excellent imaginative food.

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Ian F . 2017-05-17

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Excellent food and service. Great coffee, scones, cakes and soup plus much more.Always welcoming and friendly.Happy to reserve a table if you phone ahead.

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deesider2017 . 2017-05-04

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I'm really a traditional girl, when it comes to food, and don't really like a lot of modern ideas and twists. When the menu had to be explained to me, I was very dubious, but was hungry enough to give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised, and the food was delicious, freshly made and well presented. Cakes looked fab, but we only had room for a shared scone, which was first class. Service was very friendly, and patient of my food foibles!

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Shelauch . 2017-04-23

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Always made very welcome every time we go. We enjoyed the yummy cakes today and have some takehome beers to enjoy tonight.

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FET186487 . 2017-04-15

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Stopped off at Platform 22 on the way to Banchory from Kincardine O' Neil. The Tourist Board sign advertised pottery and coffee shop. There was a nice outdoor seating area with 3 picnic tables and inside there were a few tables too. It was fairly busy so we thought that's a good sign. How wrong we were!! The menu was written on a blackboard (which was quite difficult to read) and we ordered 2 children's picnics which the waitress said was bread with cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, a yogurt and a tangerine for £4.50 each. We also ordered a falafel plate which said it came with humous and salads and the soup of the day which was tomato. We waited about 25 minutes for our drinks to arrive and then another 15 for our food. We think they had probably run short of bread and vegetables as the children's plates were a big disappointment. Two skimpy wafer thin slices of white bread (no option for brown), some tiny pieces of cucumber, 2 small slices of cheddar cheese and 4 cherry tomatoes (which someone had meticulously cut into flowers - why oh why?)   There was also a small handful of soft popcorn which our children wouldn't eat (our 5 year olds love popcorn) a yogurt tube and a satsuma. Definitely not worth £4.50!The falafel dish was a disappointment as there were 2 hairs sitting on top of the salad - yuk! A bit unsurprising really as neither of the ladies in the kitchen area with long unruly hair had it tied back or wore any catering hats!!! There was no humous with the 5 falafels, but some red onion salad which was OK, a small amount of couscous, and again some flower cut cherry tomatos. There was also a miniature cup with mini poppadom type crisps and some chutney. Was it worth £9.50 - absolutely not! The tomato soup was probably the best thing we had but again it was served with wafer-thin pieces of bread - really!?! Overall, complete style over substance and best avoided!Oh and if you think it is worth visiting the pottery, don't bother as there isn't one!! They said the kiln broke last year and the only pottery they had was on a shelf in the café. There was a small sculpture of a white westie dog and that was about it. 

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Maria F . 2017-04-08

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Platform 22 was just so good we had to go back for a second visit. Great cakes and superb coffee in slightly quirky surroundings. Friendly service. We will come again.

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Brian P . 2017-04-05

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Lovely wholesome enjoyable food. Found this restaurant by chance and was so delighted made a point of travelling back to visit with another friend. The staff were so friendly and told us of a walk we could go on which we found and so enjoyed.Fully intend making more trips to Torphins this summer to Platform 22..

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Muriel L . 2017-04-02

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It gets a five stars from us for the menu which is bang up to date with lots of vegetarian options .I found it difficult to make my mind up as the friendly waitress described each dish with detail and made every one of them sound fantastic . A large glass of red wine for me and a hearty noodle soup and it came with a warm German pretzel . A home made apple cake with cream for dessert again described with passion and knowledge of the ingredients and a beautiful flat white coffee . The coffee was the stuff of dreams .This place stands out for food quality and hospitality . Will certainly be back .

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Jamesh64 . 2017-03-30

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We visited this restaurant today for my dad's birthday lunch. To be honest I'd never heard of it and drove up from Perthshire to meet them there. What an excellent choice! I had an amazing spicy chickpea soup with delicious bread followed by a slice of their famous stout cake with a Baileys frosting. Not too sweet and lovely and moist. I'd actually like the recipe for both so will be back!! Service was friendly and efficient ... definitely worth a visit folks.

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KarenPope20 . 2017-03-18

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We just dropped by on spec, late in the afternoon, and fortunately it was quite quiet. There was a good choice of interesting food, well explained by the waitresses. Friendly staff and quick service. The cakes are really nice as well. It does get busy though so in the summer months it is wise to call ahead.

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jaydeeAberdeen . 2017-03-13

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Great cakes freshly baked and super coffee in very pleasant location - service friendly and efficient. Small, a bit different, but very nice - worth a visit.

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liennosdivad . 2017-02-15

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This is a must stop café, great coffee, and amazing selection of homebakes every day, but the banter is absolutely amazing......and my dog loves visiting to as he always gets welcomed and spoilt.......Treat yourself once and you will always go back.......

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ARM666 . 2017-02-06

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We come here regularly, most recently over the christmas holidays. Always excellent food, a little different to normal cafe fayre, always an interesting new treat to be had. Storming great coffees that get you kickstarted. A cheeky wine or beer, often brewed on site. This cafe is always innovating, which sets it apart from the mainstream. Friendly and personal service in a lively and uplifting cafe.

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NewBigFanofLaPalma . 2017-01-24

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Stop with friend during our cycling ride, I found a very nice, warm and pleasant place. Although it is small, the layout allow to feel well and enjoy the time with the person you came with. Coming for a coffee I couldn't resist to the selection of cake. Note that if you come with your dog, you can get him a special during :)Very very nice place, must try and go back.

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Eskimo65 . 2017-01-20

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Not usual full food menu - presume owners off - had soup and tea. No savoury tart available. Once got a savoury tart with black hair it - presumed it the chef as has dark hair!

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Yvonneanddog . 2017-01-13

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Lovely pit stop with the dog for soup and a coffee, can't fault this place at all the soup was lovely and the dog even got a wee treat

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Darren M . 2017-01-12

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Cheerful little coffee shop, quirky & quaint. Greeted by a lovely & very friendly waitress. Great selection of hot drinks & homebakes. Ordered 3 brownies & can honestly say they were the nicest we've ever tasted ! We will definitely be back ! .

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Matt S . 2017-01-07

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Platform 22 is really a delightful little place with lots of character and friendly, efficient staff. I came here a few times whilst in the area with my daughter and every item we ordered was delicious. I'd highly recommend this place to people who appreciate well made food and excellent service at a reasonable price. Thank you!

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Tolstoys_window . 2016-11-22

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Celebrated my birthday with a lovely supper here on 10/110/16. Warm & welcoming, the food was delicious & washed down with great ales, some of which are brewed on site. The owners are a delightful couple who went out of their way to make our experience extra special. We will definitely return on a regular basis - the highest recommendation we can give!

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dwtruscott . 2016-11-15

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Staff Great, Food Great ..What more can one say..What more does one want, Excellent..Have been here on several occasions and today 30/10/2016 we travelled here after a day hill walking and required a meal as am always starving after walking in Cairngorms, we especially drove here as we know the food is Fab..and so it was...

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528123456789 . 2016-10-30

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Went for lunch 3rd week on row to find usual menu not available as owners off on school holiday. Disappointed as it was about 8 miles from where we live

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Yvonneanddog . 2016-10-29

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Amazing quirky cafe selling fabulous food and hot chocolate to die for!! Staff are lovely and helpful (especially good at letting in a stranded cyclist on their doorstep!) dogs are welcome here too!

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Mich P . 2016-10-17

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We found the place by chance when driving from Dufftown to Edinburgh. What a lucky find! Great and friendly service. Lots of options to eat and drink, delicious coffee and the desserts, don't miss them! It is totally worth it to stop by.

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Maite P . 2016-10-12

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Great to eat in (and outside next to the non-Pre-historic standing stones) happy, smiley service for takeaway too.

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GeoffWoodger . 2016-10-02

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We Stayed in Torphins for a week In august, but travelled for two days. However I think we visited Platform 22 about 5 times. The staff are brilliant and really work to make everything right. Plenty of good food on offer and plenty of cakes. I enjoyed a different home made soup each day. They made one veg soup which was with a spice and beer, it was delicious. They make their own beer on site too and it is very nice. It is well worth a visit, even if you are just driving through. On one day they have a mini market outside, butcher, fishmonger, bakers, spice stall and florist. Well done to the owners, see you next time.

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philhalliwell . 2016-09-25

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Went back after hearing there a mini market in Wednesday's outside. And enjoyed a lovely vegetarian lunch.

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Yvonneanddog . 2016-09-12

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Enjoyed raspberry tart and decadent dark chocolate & cherry scones at this charming cafe in Torphins - my new favorite place for coffee in Aberdeenshire.

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MLW28 . 2016-09-10

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Stopped whilst driving through on a Monday, wanted a light lunch and didn't fancy the soup, the ladies there very kindly prepared a amazing salad of Pickles and olives. Would highly recommend and will go back if passing again.

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Charlotte S . 2016-09-05

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During a recent week-long visit to Deeside, we stopped for food at Platform 22 a grand total of 5 times, on one occasion making a detour from a day out round Ballater just to have lunch - that's how much we loved the food and the warm welcome we always received! Having sampled the homemade soup and bread, quiche and salads, butternut squash and fig risotto, scones and carrot cake, I can only say that I can't wait to go back and work my way through the rest of the menu. The food is very tasty and with surprisingly inventive twists that lift it far above average cafe fare; the salads in particular have wonderful flavour combinations (accompanied by tasty hummus crisps), as do the scones - white chocolate and blueberry or coconut and pineapple being huge hits. And our Westie, Isla, got such a great welcome (and treats!) that her tail started wagging as we pulled up outside and she dragged us in without even stopping for the usual extensive sniff around. One final mention must be made of the super friendly staff who looked after us so well; particularly the talented Emma (check out her craft work in the gallery) who made us feel special every time we visited and whom Isla is planning to move in with!

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Susan T . 2016-09-05

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After a lovely walk we needed some lunch so headed for Platform in 22 Torphins. The Morrocan Kofta platter was so tasty, the home made tomato soup delicious and the kids platters were polished off in next to no time! The hot chocolates and chai lattes were to die for! All food is home made with lots of vegetarian options. The staff are friendly and very helpful.All in all a great place to stop for lunch. Our go to lunch place when staying neat Aberdeen!

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AYule . 2016-08-29

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Stopped off for coffee & cake with a friend between a lunch meeting and my work. Super as ever (shame my lunch meeting was elsewhere!!) Was my friend's first time there and he was most impressed, too. Atmosphere friendly & attentive per usual, quick service & their food never disappoints - it really is a gem of a place - and the gallery items make excellent gifts :)Spotless, great wee garden for sunny days, good parking, the coffee is always lovely and the range & quality of home baked goodies is superb. All their food is fresh-made on site from local ingredients & the soup/bread is aye fantastic....I don't know why I leave it so long between visits - I must be doolally!TIP: If you go on a Wednesday before 2pm you can shop at the wonderful P22 Farmer's Market as well - Scotland's only weekly, year round, rain, shine, snow, flood or howling gale one - for Aberdeenshire's finest ingredients & artisan specialties!

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crathiegirl . 2016-08-24

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We are regulars at P22 and have been for some time. We've never failed to be impressed by Emma and her team's warmth and enthusiasm. Sometimes they can be a victim of their own success, when on very busy days the most popular dishes can sell out - but I have always enjoyed having an excuse to stray from my normal choices and haven't ever been disappointed. Everything on the menu is super, super tasty and I couldn't ask for a better atmosphere. Some of the prices may appear high but unlike some other establishments in our area that charge the same for a sandwich, you can really see where your money has gone with the ingredients they use and portion sizes.I feel sorry for people who don't live close enough to go regularly as it's impossible to recommend only 1 dish. I suggest you go crazy get a spicy noodle bowl, a Mexican bean chili and a sausage & root vegetable stew. They're all always fantastic and I've not even mentioned the amazing selection of cakes, bread or beer yet?!!?

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Oliver W . 2016-08-24

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Popped into Platform 22 whilst shopping at the delightful weekly Farmers Market.Instantly greeted by friendly staff. We say in a lovely cosy booth, the menu of the day was read to us and our drinks order was taken.My husband had the 'soup of the day' which was a dill and courgette and a slice of artisan bread, which he described as a bowl of fresh flavour.My choice was the delicious chilli bowl, a generous helping of veggie chilli, served on warmed tortilla chips and melted cheese.The staff were attentive, and the delightful owner Emma checked in on us to make sure we were happy with our food and service.A little gem of a place, worth popping in even for a quick coffee and a slice of the awesome home bakes also on offer.

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Adele M . 2016-08-24

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I turned up here at 4.45 starving hungry and on my way to another meeting with no chance of supper until 9.30pm earliest. I asked if there was any cake left to be told by the lovely girl behind the counter "I can do more than cake, would you like a quiche and salad or a noodle bowl or soup or..." - as she was finishing work I thought that was great! The quiche was lovely as was the mix of salads. Thank you so much for the lovely welcome and the kind service with great food!

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gamekeeper . 2016-08-22

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This place is ok but nothing special. I have been here a few times, but customer service isn't that great, however it is very very clear that if you're friends with the owners or with the staff you get exceptionally different service, something that on one occasion two other groups of customers also noticed and mentioned to each other. Unknown customers are also treated differently, so it does seem the staff are rather judging. The staff often spend most of the time talking in the small kitchen area, which I suppose is acceptable when there's nothing else to do, but as a customer you don't really want to hear them talking so loud you can barley have your own conversation.Another visit a few months ago we sat down inside and waited to be served only to be ignored as the owner and the staff chatted away and looked after other customers, after 15 minutes of waiting we left and not a eye lid was batted!!!!!And another time when green tea was ordered it was bitter, cold and nothing compared to the quality or flavour you would expect compared to the pricing!!! I'm aware that a lot of locals don't feel they are able to offer constructive criticism as they don't think they'd be welcome back by the female owner, as this is the only place for coffee in Torphins, but I will not be returning as I've had negative experiences more than once!!

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JasonRad2016 . 2016-08-21

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