Portsoy Coffee Shop in Aberdeenshire

A lovely local cafe, friendly and welcoming plus dog friendly. Small but very well done menu all made to order, sandwiches toasties and mains. Nice tea and coffee selection with scones and other tasty treats. Vegan and diary free available. If in the area again definitely coming back and will 'push Liz' s buttons '

We were planning coffee and scones as a wee treat -but chose 2 mains from the Specials board-we both thoroughly enjoyed our delicious freshly-prepared dishes. The staff were very attentive and friendly-they obviously enjoy working in the cosy wee cafe! We then chose 2 mouth-watering cakes as take-aways as our main dishes left us fully satisfied. Thank you Portsoy Coffee Shop for the tasty treats and a lovely lunch!

Stopped in past today for soup and a scone, both of which were delicious! The Cullen skink was full of fish, accompanied by lovely fresh bread. Staff extremely friendly and helpful, which definitely does not go unnoticed when dining with a toddler. Will be back again very soon!

We waited 15 mins before the food arrived even though there were no other couples waiting. When I reminded the young lady we had waited a while she wasn’t too pleased - no apology offered. The Cullen skink was quite good but let down by a cheap piece of white sliced bread which was stale. The toasty was more than adequate but very little mayo. Wouldn’t return. Was expecting great things but a disappointing visit.

Popped in for a bit of breakfast but it was such a lovely day we decided to order takeaway & eat it down by the sea I had the bacon roll. Loads of bacon in a lovely soft bap Grandson had a couple of sausages & some chips. Not a normal breakfast but he was with Granny & Granda……. And my hubby had the full breakfast. Generous portions of everything & he mentioned (a couple of times) about the quality of the sausages 😍 Whilst waiting for our order (20 minutes & everything was cooked to order) we went to Loch Soy to feed the ducks, seed bought from the local co op Great start to the weekend. Great food, lovely service & couldn’t fault it all Will definitely be back! Thank you!

We ordered a chocolate fondue box for Hogmanay - it was amazing. It had everything!! So good. Great value. Well done Portsoy coffee shop.

Ordered 4 take away meals from Portsoy coffee shop. The food was of a very high standard and tasted delicious. Portion size was very good. We phoned in our order in the morning and collected our order at the arranged time. The member of staff was very friendly. The only downside was we were not given a bag to carry the food which made it awkward to carry home.

Great coffee. Baking looked good too but we just had coffee and it was lovely. Friendly service. There’s not much more to be said but I can’t post this review until I’ve written more words.

My husband & I had a lovely lunch here today . What a lovely choice of food to choose from and it was simply delicious. The home bakes are amazing here - the owner is quite simply the best baker ever !!!

This little coffee shop is a hidden gem and earns all 5 stars. We visited on a wet and windy day, the waitress managed to squeeze us in. I cannot emphasise enough how nice the staff were to us, they accommodated our needs food wise and chef cooks and prepared all the food individually for each customer. There are only a few tables, so on a busy day you might have to wait, but it’s well worth it. Our food was delicious, the drinks are lovely. And I can’t wait to return! Thank you! Xx

We visited this wee bistro a while back and the Cullen Skink was amazing . Popped in again on a cold, wet Saturday lunchtime. The wee bistro was really busy but we managed to find a table and the lovely friendly service was just as we remembered it to be. The Cullen Skink is simply amazing and served with fresh local bread and butter or oatcakes . A hearty portion meant we had no room for the home bakes ( which looked soo tasty ) - or the home made clootie dumpling or sticky toffee pudding - but we will definitely be back to sample it on our next day trip through that way !! Well worth a visit - the Cullen Skink and friendly service is second to none !!

Our first visit here. Found just off the main through road of Portsoy (near to and the opposite side of the Co-Op store). Not a lot of parking down the narrow street where the cafe's located.A small cafe, with about 6 tables. Nice, quaint and cosy. Friendly, attentive staff.My lentil, bacon and vegetable soup was grand (under £4), as was my hot chocolate (£2.90). I found the place a wee gem!

Love the coffee,love the food and the staff can't do enough for you. The scones are delicious and different flavours. Jill you are a brilliant cook.

Very good coffee in a small coffee shop with only 4 tables but very homely atmosphere. Friendly service and lots of maps and timetables available to peruse whilst relaxing.

We had a lovely lunch here, ham and brie toastie, with coffee. The toastie was brilliant, lots of filling. Coffee wasn't as strong as I like (I do like a strong cup of coffee) but that was probably my fault, I should have asked for an extra shot. Very pleasant staff. Would I visit again? Yes I would.

Visited for tea/ coffee. Very friendly staff. Good coffee. Place is a bit cramped and the smallest “ large “ coffee I’ve ever had. However, home baked cake was delicious. I would return but hopefully I’ll get a proper “large” coffee.

Lovely cakes and shortbread. We had a sandwich which was lovely and fresh but they did fish and chips etc . Lovely friendly staff and great service. Not to be missed.

This is the second time a group of eighteen amblers took over the coffee shop prior to walking in Portsoy. Jill (the owner) deserves a medal - she is the epitomy of the perfect hostess - oven fresh scones in a selection of flavours, tables beautifully set out and piping hot drinks. The service is slick with every attention to detail. Well done.

Went for breakfast, whilst full Scottish breakfast was adequate, no vegan options were offered. Attitude was unhelpful and dismissive. Very cramped and uncomfortable. Service was on the slow side. They say they offer vegan options when nothing vegan was offered and an unwillingness to adapt was obvious!

What a wonderful little place only about 6 tables but not cramped lovely meals generous portions and such friendly staff ,couldn't ask for anything better. Well worth a visit when in Portsoy .

Stopped off at Portsoy for a break and found this lovely coffee shop. The coffee and cake we had was delicious . You can get a cooked meal if you want one. The two ladies that were working in there were very welcoming . If we’re up in Portsoy again will visit the establishment.

Visited this small coffee shop for light lunch. I had Cullen skink and bacon sandwich, both fresh and delicious. Hubby had coffee and cheese scone, and a take away brie and chutney sandwich, all fresh and enjoyable. So, good food, friendly service, in a lovely clean setting. We visited this coffee shop when we were in the area this time last year, everything today was equally as good as then.

After a long day of exploring the Moray coast we stumbled across the cafe after taking a wrong turn. We both got a chicken burger and chips and I must say it was the best chicken burger I have ever had. Lovely salad in the burger and coleslaw was amazing. Staff were lovely. Will definitely revisit when we are back in the area.

Visited Portsoy for the 1st time on Friday and having read reviews decided this would be a good place to stop. Got talking to a group of women beside who advised us of the large portions so we decided to share a toasted sandwich so we had room for coffee and cake afterwards! This was not a problem for the friendly and helpful staff and a second plate was provided. The bacon, brie and cranberry toastie was the best that we have had, properly toasted and packed with filling. I had read about the artisan coffee and it was of excellent quality, we both chose cappucinos and shared a homemade brownie which had the added twist of cream cheese and walnuts and it was lovely and lighter and tastier than your usual brownie. If in the area again would definitely stop by.

The reviews for this Cafe are nothing short of spectacular, and rightly so. We originally went hunting for ‘Beggars Belief’ (which was highlighted as open online) - this place is in-fact closed!

We were here today around noon.Obviously we'd timed it right as within 20 minutes it was a full house. The staff were very efficient and attentive. We were asked when we'd like our coffees and we opted to have our drinks after our main course. I chose a small panini filled with sweet chilli chicken, accompanied with a side salad & crisps, and coleslaw (which I opted out of). It was delicious. My husband had a bacon & egg bap. He said it was very tasty. We saved a space for some homebakes.We'd a chocolate brownie, with cream cheese filling, and a chocolate aero slice. They were very good and we were so pleased we gave in to temptation!

We were in today for a bite to eat. We always pop in for something if we are in the area. The food was lovely and all tasted homemade and freshly made. Plus the service was quick and the staff there are always friendly. I would definitely recommend it as all the times we have visited we have always left thinking the food was great and it's a lovely little place to eat.

Passing through on a day trip, we stopped in for a light lunch in Portsoy . As a local , I have never had such amazing Cullen Skink .... and the bacon roll has the freshest local bakers rolls and the tastiest , non-fatty bacon . All served at the table with friendly staff . Only downside is that you can hear everyone else’s conversation as it’s such a wee place - but the food is amazing - if you don’t try this place then you are missing out for sure . Yummm

Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent range of freshly-prepared foods and a wide range of coffees. Very good value.

Friendly place on Hogmany for lunch, I had Baked Potato with Cheese and salad and my husband Scampi. Both delicious. As was the thick chocolatey Mochaccino. Lovely waitress and two efficient quiet young ladies who never stopped nor made a sound.

This fantastic little cafe is nestled away just off the High Street and can't be raved about enough! The service friendly and the food is fantastic!

Called in for the first time today and will definitely be going back and recommending them to everybody. Exceptional service and wonderful staff. Food incredibly well made. Thanks to all for a nice visit.

Excellent menu. Knowledgeable staff. Culen Skink soup was deliciously thick and creamy with loads of fish. Tempura prawn in a wrap with salad and fries was cooked to perfection. Made to feel welcome and was not rushed to leave. Would go back again and Highly recommend to anyone visiting this lovely village.

Been in twice recently - both times had lovely toasties Always busy which tells its own story! Good service and excellent coffee

This is a wonderful locally sourced Coffee shop that also serves excellent breakfast and lunch. Bacon bap was to die for and hit the spot. Even the chips are made onsite.

Stopped in for tea and scones and ended up trying the local soup “Cullen Skink”. All were delicious and service was very Scottish friendly. A very easy spot to get to off the main road.

This became our go to place for a family treat. Spectacularly delicious waffles, sauces and ice creams! Yummmmmm....

We called in for today and had a fantastic lunch. Great fresh food and very friendly service. My daughter had the Lemon tart for dessert and declared it ‘the best ever’.

Great wee place to go for a lovely lunch. Homemade soup, wide selection of mains and spectacular desserts and home bakes. Friendly staff, what more can you ask for. Particularly recommend the warm waffles with toffee bananas and strawberries. Delicious.

Had a great meal here this month. All the food is prepared on site and cooked to perfection. We will be back !!!

We stopped here yesterday for a light snack. I had the Cullen Skink, which was delicious.

So glad to have found this place. The coffee (flat white) is awesome and the breakfast fantastic. Warm welcome, like someone else said a little gem

Went here purely on trip advisor recommendations and wasn't disappointed. Very clean friendly little cafe with excellent food. I have been sampling Cullen Skink in several places locally and there's is up with the best. The deep fried prawn wraps my wife had were great. They don't skimp on portion size and I will be struggling to eat dinner later. All at a reasonable price. Finally they have the biggest chocolate cup cakes i have seem, but sampling would have been a step to far.

What a lovely little gem of a place. Food was so good! Staff were all really friendly! As a family of four with two small boys we will definitely be back!

I'm in here a lot...very friendly and professional service.....Bacon roll is best I've tasted and large, you won't need 2.....cakes are all homemade and delicious.....great for full meals and special occasions...5 star bistro...

This little coffee shop is a family-run business. Service was excellent and we received a warm welcome. Our toasties were very well presented and most filling and our coffee was just how we like it. Sadly we couldn't fit dessert or a homemade cake in...

We stopped in for some bacon rolls and the staff were friendly and helpful. Delicious bacon rolls too!

The service is excellent,the food is very tasty and well presented. Very reasonably priced and the staff are polite and efficient.

Stopped for a sandwich and coffee. Excellent service and food couldn't be faulted. I thought the coffee was first class. A little bit on the pricey side, but would definitely return.

El personal era muy amable y servicial. Gran Sopa Cullen gomera y un excelente bollo de frutas y mermelada. Bien merece una visita.

Almorcé hoy aquí. Estaba muy lleno y tuvimos que esperar un rato, pero valió la pena. Estupendo y una sopa de patatas horneadas 🥔

Visitamos este café en la recomendación de un amigo mientras visitaba la zona. No nos decepcionó. Almuerzo y sus bollos son para morirse. Personal amable y bien de precio.

Excellent wee cafe. Lots of home bakes. All very good. Ice cream,very good, with many different varieties.

Although small this is a great place to go. The food is always good and I have been quite a few times now.

Had lunch here on Saturday and it was lovely I had a baked potato and my husband had Cullen skink and a panini He said the soup was one of the best he has tasted There coffee is also really good .

Very nice variety of food. Coffee was very very good. Staff were very welcoming. Small so might need to book ahead if more than 2 of you.

Had a lovely lunch here today. Staff very friendly and food to die for. Ended with tea and a cake. Definitely be back and thanks

lovely little coffee shop in the popular holiday spot of Portsoy, very welcoming and great coffee, fancy pieces and food.

Having walked from Cullen we rewarded ourselves with sticky toffee pudding. Homemade and lovely. Will return for sure.

Lovely, small cafe. Very good food. Highly recommended. Only open during the day. Good coffee and cakes as well as main courses.

We popped in for a bite to eat when visiting Portsoy for the Traditional Boat Festival. Good tasty food. This coffee shop also does evening meals. Locally sourced food served.

My wife & I received a very warm welcome with our order coming extremely quickly, my wife's scone was piping hot, so was my coffee, anywhere that sells Fair Trade coffee has my vote, all the food & jams were home made. The professional presentation of my chocolate cake had me asking about its origins but was assured that it was indeed home-made. A place to go back to time and time again.

Having previously had coffee and cake in the coffee shop we decided to try an evening meal during the boat festival. We were not disappointed. The breaded lemon sole was excellent and was followed by the lightest Swiss roll we've ever tasted which was baked by Jill, the owner. The staff were very friendly and would recommend visiting this coffee shop

Had the two best bacon rolls we have had in years. Bacon done to a tee and really great rolls. Tea and coffee great as well along with serviceGordon and Runa

Popped in for a coffee today with the family - first time we have visited them but will definitely not be the last! Well made, smooth freshly ground coffee and the Pear & White Chocolate Scones were absolutely amazing. Should have taken some away with us!If you're staying locally or just passing through like we were, make the time to stop for a cuppa. You won't regret it.

What a lovely wee (using a Scottish word!) cafe. The owner, Jill, is so friendly and does the baking. A great selection of cakes and scones, the Banana and raisin particularly good. Pot of tea perfect. I noticed for evening meals you can take your own wine and no corkage charge, what a bargain. Will definitely return. Thx Jill.

Lovely café, but not very big. The homebakes are brilliantand quite a variety. Good fresh made food. Reasonable priced

After a freezing walk from Cullen to Portsoy along the coastal path, we stumbled across this little place on the way to the bus stop to take us home. Excellent pot of tea and fresh scones were on order, and served up from the friendliest waitress (owner maybe?). Next time we'll try and time arrival for lunch!

This is an excellent wee cafe with unhurried yet professional, friendly service and great food. We had Cullen skink, which as others have noted, is the real deal, toastie & salad plus excellent artisan coffee and a superb chocolate orange cheesecake to follow. I'm always pleasantly surprised when you get a good side salad - with dressing, rocket etc. Clearly there's clearly real expertise going on here - they know what they're doing - which is refreshing considering there are not so many really good eating out options in the area.

Great wee cafe with excellent food and customer service. Place has a warm welcoming atmosphere, would highly recommend the cullen skink.

A great wee, friendly coffee shop with a lovely new range of delicious coffees. Fantastic selection of home bakes

We tried this establishment based on TripAdvisor reviews...we were certainly not disappointed! Very warm welcome and seating rearranged to accommodate 3 adults and a pram. One of our party had the Cullen Skink, and I now wish I had tried it. The smell was delicious and my friend certainly enjoyed it! We all had toasted paninis which came with salad, crisps and the best potato salad I've ever had. The owner was very friendly and chatted to us when serving and collecting dishes. It appears to draw in locals as well as visitors to Portsoy, so always a good sign if it is supported locally. Would most certainly recommend and wish them continued success.

Great wee family run place for coffee and a scone, bun ,cake. Lunch is also fun. The home bakes are interesting, lots of variety.

Called in for tea and scones whilst visiting Portsoy. Very clean, friendly staff and large homemade scones. The cake selection also looked tempting.

My husband and daughter and I were on holiday in Portsoy and tried the coffee shop out, based on recommendations from friends. We weren't disappointed - the food was lovely, fresh, well presented and portions were just the right size.The coffee shop is small and clean and the owner and staff were lovely. I couldn't find fault in any way and will definitely be back.

This was our second visit here for lunch and once again,we enjoyed a really good value and satisfying meal.The owner and her staff are really pleasant and friendly and there is a varied and extensive menu on offer to suit all tastes.The delicious cakes and homebakes are particularly good! I would definitely return here and highly recommend the place if you are visiting the pretty village of Portsoy or simply passing through.

Once again we all had a delicious lunch at Jill's all fresh and homemade. Fab new coffee machine, with oven bird coffee was a great way to finish off our lunch, real Italian coffee on our door step, what more could one ask for, be back soon.

Been here regularly always served with a smile. Its nice and friendly, good food and great value. Its nice that the owners will also open for private parties too.

smiling happy service and a good selection of things to suit all tastes, i would definitely return again

We are regulars at Jill never had a bad meal lovely staff Jill's a great cook its a must when visiting portsoy

We have dined at this coffee shop on numerous occasions. The reason we keep coming back is very simple:- the quality of the food is excellent (all fresh and home made) and the service is always spot on, (friendly and efficient). They do excellent high teas, but you do have to book as they are busy, and the home bakes are delicious. Our grandchildren have always been welcomed should we take them in , and, despite being" fussy eaters", love to go to the cafe as a special treat. Stop in past and try the lasagne, it is to die for!

Really nice cafe with great service and lovely food.Never had to wait to get served and even when busy, the staff make sure you are looked after.Good menu selection and lots to choose from.Stop in past if you are driving through Portsoy as you head to Banff or Buckie.Well worth the visit - you won't be disappointed I guarantee

Just returned from a lovely family meal at the Portsoy Coffee Shop. Food was lovely. Jill and her assistant were so nice and friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Great effort to decorate the tables, etc and is probably the best meal I have had in a very long time. You will not be disappointed and must try it out :-)

What a little gem of a place, really nice people with tasty food and comfortable surroundings,our first trip to Scotland and first meal in Scotland, it did not disappoint.

A friend and I went here for lunch last week after shopping in Banff. It is a small, but cosy restaurant. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. I had Cullen Skink soup which was very, very good, followed by a freshly made bacon roll. My friend had Brie and homemade chutney on a Panini, served with salad and crisps, which was excellent. Being greedy we both had homemade Aero traybake with tea, top-ups came. without having to ask. For those wanting a meal there was a great selection of hot foods on the menu. All in all this is a great wee treasure that I will definitely go back too.

Lunched here today and had the most delicious Cullen Skink and sticky toffee pudding I have ever tasted. The waitress was lovely and interested in how our holiday had been and also gave us some local history and a poem :) Would highly recommend this restaurant

Our family of 4 all really enjoyed our meals. The adults really enjoyed the Cullen Skink and the kids said their sandwiches (one ham and cheese and one cheese toastie) were excellent. This place is a sort of hidden but it is worth finding because it was really great food. We also had a couple of the baked goods for dessert which were fantastic too. We'd really recommend it for a family. The staff were really friendly. We called ahead about 30 minutes and they had a table waiting for us.

Stopped in past for a quick coffee but couldnt resist the temptations of home bakes.Service was excellent despite being busy, we got a seat and ordered quickly. Turnaround time was fastch was perfect for us, as we hadnt planned on eating at a leasurely pace.10 out of 10 for service with a smile10 out of 10 for the food selection10 out of 10 for the quality of food10 out of 10 for the overall experience.a great asset to Portsoy

Enjoyed a lunch of soup & sandwiches today, which any 5 star hotel would have been proud of - the Cullen Skink was creamy, but not cloying and was packed with flakes of smoked fish. The homemade chutney in the brie & chutney Panini was fruity & tasty and the crust-less tuna & red onion sandwiches were 'affa fine'.The display of tray bakes & cakes was very tempting, as were the desserts described on the boards, but we resisted!The café was busy, but the service was excellent. They don't accept credit or debit cards, but this is well advertised on notices on the door & counter, so there should be no unwelcome surprise when it comes to paying the very reasonable bill.

Vast range of delicious ice creams. Tried Eton mess one day, next raspberry and coconut, mango and passion fruit and apple crumble.

Stopped in by for a coffee and a roll, excellent service and food. Good selection on menu and variety of home bakes to try.

Popped in for lunch today with a group of five people. Even though they were busy with locals, the waitress quickly arranged a table for us and before we knew it we were comfortably seated and had menus in front of us. The numerous specials were pointed out and described in full to us. The staff were all really friendly and attentive and we had a great view in to the kitchen where the owner was busy making everything by hand. As well as delicious coffees, teas and homemade cakes, this place serves up more substantial meals, soup, sandwiches, fish and incredible desserts. Not only that, but the best Cullen Skink I have had in 35 years.If you are in Portsoy and looking for something to eat for a snack or lunch, I would highly recommend this charming, locally owned cafe/bistro.

We had a lovely lunch at the Portsoy Coffee Shop. When we arrived there was only a table for 2 available but they quickly got us 2 more chairs and we squeezed in. Later when a table of 4 was vacated we were moved to it for more space. The salad that came with the toasties would have put some top restaurants to shame. Beautifully presented food with imagination. Well presented and friendly staff.

We had friends visiting us on the Boat Festival weekend and had planned to go out for dinner on the Saturday night. By chance we noticed that the coffee shop was opened that evening (it is usually only opened during the day or evenings by request). Being a small establishment the menu was limited but was on offer, Lasagne, Fish & chips etc. was very good, both in taste and in value. The staff were excellent, and very patient, our guests were almost half an hour late but nothing was too much trouble!! An added bonus was that although the cafe wasn't licensed for selling alcohol, we were allowed to bring in our own bottle of wine I would recommend the coffee shop for snacks/soups or lunches and also to use for private parties.

Small but perfectly formed the coffee and homebakes were excellent. The staff were very friendly and we will definitely be back

We stumbled upon here when we desperate for a coffee and tea while on a long journey on a Sunday evening (15 June 2014). What a find! This is a super cafe and the 2 young girls who served us were excellent. I highly recommend.

Been to Jills a few times now and every time has been lovely, not a bad thing to say about the food, lentil soup was to die for!! Defo a fave of ours

Small, but perfectly formed cafe, serving delicious food to us two hungry cyclists. Excellent Cullen Skink, jacket spud and sandwiches. Bought a piece of bridal slice to take away - very tasty.Spotlessly clean with friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Taken to the café by my brother and sister in law who are in the middle of moving to Portsoy, its a wee gem of a place, not large but quite a comprehensive menu with I think 4 specials on the board. Quick friendly service and delicious piping hot food. Unfortunately no room for one of the lovely sounding puddings which I understand are homemade, which was a shame, but definitely recommend anyone to this coffee shop and would definitely return !

Cullen skink the best we have ever tried ! Puddings were all home prepared and were simply fantastic, especially the peach, mandarin and sultana crumble. Great value for money. We'll definitely be back if we visit this beautiful part of Scotland again !