Purdy's Coffee House in Angus

Food...meh! ok, Coffee...my first thought was stewed water! I think it was the end of a weak pot. At the till there was no "How was everything?" I think they knew, so I didn't say. Don't think I'll be back.

Spent a full morning waiting for car flat tyre to be fixed while working on laptop. Coffee with bacon & scrambled egg bagel was delicious, much better than your coffee shop chains plain food. Local produce and the homemade cheese scone was brilliant. Friendly, cosy wee cafe, busy which tells you how good it is. Will be going back very soon.

We went in for a coffee and as the place was quite busy thought we would be in luck. After sitting on the plastic covered, very upright seats we asked for espressos. Only to be told they only sold instant or filtered coffee. Even it had said it was a tea room of a cafe I wouldn’t have been so surprised but a coffee shop that doesn’t the facilities to make coffee! Really!

Fantastic range of Gluten free Forfar is famous for its Bridies but should also be famous for Purdys Coffee House. Lot's of homemade gluten free options, the pancakes and homemade jam were particularly delicious. So if you are in Forfar make sure you stop in here... you won't be disappointed

Excellent little cafe. Staff were very friendly and informative about local area. My impression of the food was that it was all locally sourced, very nice. Excellent value for money. Coffee are lush! Would highly recommend if you’re passing through.

worst unfriendly cafe in Forfar. Good food but owner unfriendly. been twice and will never go again.

We were on our way home from a weeks holiday and decided to stop into Forfar . We walked up from the car park and spotted Purdy's it looked welcoming , we only had breakfast rolls and coffee but they were really good we also requested some cakes to take with us for later and they were very tasty. What we noticed and liked was that the coffee shop had regulars .Very impressive for a small business not surprising as the staff were friendly.

This little cafe is off the beaten track and a great surprise. I arrived in Forfar ready to eat and went into the first place I found (apart from the derelict looking pub). I ordered a croissant and was delighted. It was generous, looked good and service was great. It’s a very friendly place - nice to see a little nod to New Zealand on the menu too!

We met up with our friend to catch up and walk our dogs. There were 3 of us and 4 dogs. We couldn’t find anywhere dog friendly in the main part of town and then spotted Purdys. We had to wait for a table and then a very kind lady moved seats to let us onto a bigger table to get all four dogs underneath it ! Very friendly staff - and other customers - made us very welcome and admired how well our dogs behaved(especially as all four are Beagles ! ) We thoroughly enjoyed our paninis, cake and coffees. Great value for money. We would definitely recommend Purdys. Thank you.

Have visited this coffee shop many times and always enjoyed the fayre on offer. The service is good and the staff very friendly.

Popped in to Purdy’s for lunch while waiting for my daughter to finish an appointment and wasn’t disappointed. I’ve been in many times before, when it was under previous ownership, as Alison’s and now as Purdy’s, and have never come away wishing I had gone elsewhere, unlike in some places locally. A warm welcome from the staff as I took my seat and I was given time to peruse the menu, quickly deciding on a baked potato with prawn filling, a pot of tea, and a cold drink while I waited for the tea to mask. My order was taken quickly and efficiently and I settled in to read my iPad in peace. One of the few minor tweaks I’d make to the place is slightly less upright seating but it does one’s posture good to sit properly so shouldn’t complain. ;) I don’t know if there is free WiFi or not as I didn’t try to find it, but normal signal is good and besides, I’d bearly had time to read a few emails when my drinks arrived, followed swiftly by my lunch. My baked potato was well cooked and filled with fresh tasting prawns in a Marie-rose sauce. I had a lovely fresh side salad, simple but effective, shredded iceberg lettuce with a slice or two of cucumber, same of tomato and a light dressing, with a spoonful of coleslaw at the side. It looked appealing and tasted very good. All I could, and did, ask for of a small town cafe with no airs and graces. You don’t expect cordon bleu in Forfar and certainly not in a cafe with very reasonable prices and a plain but great wholesome menu. The benefits of this cafe are the friendliness of the staff, the warm welcome and the fact that they treat all customers with respect and value them, whether they spend £2 or £20! The elderly folks seem to love it there and the Scots are a canny lot, so if they didn’t like it, it would be empty! I’ve never seen this place empty! It doesn’t have the longest opening hours but it’s predominantly a breakfast and lunch type cafe and they don’t do high teas, but if that’s what you’re looking for there are places nearby. The cafe looked clean and tidy, you can see the staff at work behind the counter, nothing is hidden from you, a good health and hygiene standard is employed. The toilets are clean and fresh, albeit up a couple of steps which might put off those with mobility issues. Oh, and mind duck your head if you’re a bit on the tall side ;) Overall I highly recommend this for a tasty lunch, be it soup and sandwich or fresh baked scones you’re after. Their home baking is a real hit with the locals and is definitely to be tried!

Café is very clean and stilish, comfortable seat, unfortunately food was not very impressive. My husband ordered roll and sausage for his breakfast, sausage was microwaved and very hard, this made it very unappetising. My latte was too hot, very milky and lacking in taste, on positive side their scones were freshly baked and tasty. The people working there were nice and friendly.

Up to show one of my classic cars the next day at Glamis, popped into Forfar for a wander round then wanted a drink and snack. Went into Purdys for Earl Grey tea with a fruit scone, jam and cream. The scone was still hot out of the oven which was lovely, as was the jam and cream. Customers came in with a small dog, which surprised me. Service/working dogs I quite agree with but I was a bit surprised to see a (albeit small) dog allowed in. I just hope the waitress washed her hands after stroking it.

We have been here for lunch before and enjoyed it - usually something simple like soup and a sandwich but always happy enough. Today I decided on the 'salad platter' as it was such a hot day, a square plate with a few slices of chicken (nice and plentiful enough) but the salad consisted of a pile of iceberg lettuce strips with a few bits of diced cucumber and 2 cherry tomatoes halved with a dressing over it. The only thing I had specified apart from the chicken was that I didn't want raw onion. I would have liked peppers, carrots, coleslaw/potato salad, maybe a boiled egg but there was nothing else. The only difference between mine and the side salad on the other plates was that i had a bigger pile of lettuce. When my mum went up to pay she was asked if everything was all right and said fine but the salad was a bit bare - no reply. The only reason I gave 3 stars rather than less is that we have enjoyed previous visits.

Nous ne nous sommes arrêtées que pour un café mais le cadre est agréable, le service est sympa et l'atmosphère chaleureuse!!

Popped into Purdy's for a coffee and a snack at 15.45 Monday afternoon. Approx 4 sets of eyes greeted our entry and 3 immediate rather loud comments of " We"re closed " greeted us. Pardon me ladies I do apoligise. We left feeling quite embarrassed that we dared look for a coffee at such a late hour in the day!! I did however check the comments on Trip Advisor and found the only real negative which seemed to pop up quite often was the rude staff. Ah well plenty other coffee shops in town which were still open,and greeted our custom, thankfully.

I am usually in The Airlie Arms, in Kirriemuir, on Saturday mornings, for a regular meeting, but unforseen circumstances caused me to have to face the winter-logged road to Forfar this snowy day and I had an hour's wait to endure so repaired to Purdy's Coffee Shop, in Castle Street, to see if they too sold teas. No worries on that count. Three young ladies were on duty and, quickly, I had my tea on the table and my bacon and egg roll on the way. I was completely delighted with the very welcome service, food and drink I received there ... In nice, clean and tidy, pleasantly simple surroundings.The wee place filled up quickly and it became, thought I, a fine local pit stop esp for those who crave company and good food.

I have visited Purdy's twice again since my last review in the hope that I will enjoy as much as I did growing up but each time a member of staff has been nothing but rude. I won't be back and I recommend you go elsewhere.

Well, we went for a walk around Forfar Loch and decided to do a bit of shopping before hand dropping in to Purdy's for a bit of lunch. What a great find, good food, well presented and not really expensive, The place was comfortable and warm (as it was close to zero outside) with very nice and helpful staff.

Se rompió nuestro viaje desde Coaltown de Balgonie en Fife a Aberdeen en Purdy.

Stop off on the way to Tarves,Lovely brunch,with Bagel and bacon and scrambled eggs,followed by a delicious scone,my wife having pancakes,A most welcome stop off,Will certainly be back here, attentive staff and very prompt service .

This coffee shop used to be called Coffee at Alison's but now Purdys. Decor change as well as most of the staff. Great for coffe or lunch. Big selection of lunch type meals also can be bought as a carry out. Definitely worth a visit

Purdys has a stylish exterior, and friendly staff. We went for the home made scones and coffee, although it just might have been (in my case) the Gingery Slice. Choices! Choices! A good meeting place, I'm thinking..

Metimos en un bocado para comer, el personal fue muy servicial y complaciente, incluso sugiriendo una mesa donde podíamos poner una silla alta. La comida era barata y sabrosa. Sin duda volveremos aquí cuando están en las inmediaciones.

El personal era muy ajetreada contar chismes y nos hizo esperar un poco más de lo que me hubiera gustado. Pero la peor parte de mi experiencia fue la comida pedí un roll de salchichas y era muy pobre, con sólo dos salchichas cuando había...

After ordering, we waited a substantial time for our food , sadly it was not worth waiting for , unappetising...

El personal es muy simpático, amable y servicial. Sirven una buena variedad de comida y fantásticos pasteles si tienes un diente dulce. Sin duda recomiendo el caldo de Turquía. Absolutamente fantástico.

My cousin & I went to this little gem this morning for breakfast and we weren't disappointed - best scrambled eggs I've tasted !!

now before I start I must mention that I've been here before and it was quite pleasant but today we stopped in to get soup, I walked in and I could tell it was lentil soup and it smelled lovely so I ordered it and what I got was a bowl of coloured water (not one lentil), even when I was having my soup I saw one of the girls get a massive jug which had lentil soup in the bottom and she then poured litres of water into it and microwaved it, which ruined it. When I went to pay I was asked how my lunch was and I told them that the soup wasn't that nice and you can see that both myself and my partner had left pretty much full bowls but I wasn't looking for anything just answering a question, I was then asked if I had added salt and pepper (what!!!!) and then when I was given my receipt I was told like a child 'well nobody else has complained so there', so now a quandary what was worse the soup or the poor attitude by the staff, expect to here bad news from time to time and not get so upset when a customer isn't happy. Try Tiffin's around the corner, much much better

Seeking a late lunch on a Saturday we came off the main road into Forfar. Found a nice car park spot and walking a short distance came accross Purdy's.Was rather busy so thought that could be a good sign And it was.Very satisfied with the food served by helpful and pleasant staff.Really Enjoyed this lunch break before hitting the road again.

This cafe has the best soup and cakes ever! Well worth a visit, very good value for money, pleasant helpful staff..only let down is no access to toilet for disabled as up stairs

Had the soup and sandwich deal , which is value for money. Excellent freshly made vegetable soup which was very tasty accompanied by a ham and cheese sandwich.Friendly efficient staff makes this small shop one of Forfar,s hidden gems.Well worth a visit.

Everything you need ! great service to, staff always friendly! one of the best cafe's in Forfar!! Salmon Scone was lovely!

We had soft breakfast rolls with plenty of fillings. Friendly attentive staff, cosy rather than smart. Most tables were full which is always a good sign.

I love this coffee shop . Always look forward to a great bowl of soup with a sandwich or panini. Served by there wonderful and friendly staff x

Best mocha coffee in the world! Been here lots of times and it never disappoints. Staff are so friendly too. I always book a table as lunch time is busy.x

Stopped off for a quick coffee and cake and was lovely. Staff friendly and helpful with directions as I was a bit lost. Coconut sponge cake was fantastic and even took another bit home!

Very impressed with this wee coffee house. Quick service at lunch followed up with tasty soup and a warm Panini. Inexpensive, decent grub.

Scotch Broth to scones and fresh coffee. Very good and not over priced. A nice place to stop for a break when visiting Forfar

The soup here is really good, homemade, thick, tasty and warming, the sort of food that makes you feel you've eaten well and been healthy at the same time. It comes with a choice of white or brown bread or a cheese scone, it's a pity the scone is only a half, if the whole thing had been offered at a small extra price I'm sure a lot of people would be willing to pay, ourselves included. My partner just had coffee and a cheese scone, the coffee was a good strength and in a nice size of mug. The scone whilst light and a good size was served warm, I would doubt in the middle of the afternoon it was out of the oven, it would of been preferable to have it cold rather than microwaved. The scone looked really cheesy but it was a bit bland, if I had shut my eyes I would of said it was a plain scone as it was on the sweet side and needed a good strong cheddar and a wee bit of mustard, the nice touch though was it that it was served with a pat of marg or a couple of pats of butter and a good size dish of jam.The cake display in here is excellent, I have had cakes here in the past and they are really good. So much of the food here is made on the premises to a really good standard, it's well worth a visit.

Go early at lunchtime if you want a seat. Tasty simple menu is great value which is why this cafe is popular with many locals. The take-away home made soup with cheese scone is a favourite for a quick workday lunch. It is amazing how so much lovely fare comes from the tiny 'open to view' kitchen space. The seating is primarily in booths for up to 4 people and they also manage to fit in a small toy equipped side area for young families with small children - not much room for more than one pushchair at a time though.

and the home made bread is to die for! Great cup of coffee to and my dougheter tells me the sticky toffee pudding with custard was delicious, And all very good value

I love dropping in for the gluten free pancakes and strawberry jam. The rest of the family are regulars as well enjoying the home baking and panini's or the breakfast. Not a big place but always accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended

Visited this morning,myself and one of my Best Friends, intending to have a spot of breakfast in what WAS our favourite place to go in Forfar. We sat and waited for a good 15 minutes without even an acknowledgement from any member of staff, despite one waitress seeing us on at least 3-4 occasions while tending to the table opposite. 3 other staff members stood chatting behind the Counter. Then a couple walked in and were served almost immediately. So....we left.And we will not be returning.

I love the paninis etc, the scones are lovely! nice coffee too, only down side most of the staff aren't very friendly in my opinion.

stopped here for a morning break . We had the most delicious scones with jam and cream mmmmmmmmmmm yummy. The service was excellent and the price most reasonable only £10 for two . Definitely worth a visit and we will certainly go again

Lovely staff. Home baking is really excellent. Good variety of baking on offer. Definitely worth a visit. Their homemade jam is yummy! Welcoming atmosphere.

Excellent service! Great home baking, lovey home made jams, scrummy soup, great place for a brunch. We pop in every time we visit Forfar.

A small place that is always busy, but that is a good sign. I had a Haggis, Mozzarella and Apple sauce panini which was excellent. Reasonably priced and nice staff. Worth a visit.

Visited today. Premises are small but staff are efficient and friendly and the food was excellent. We had coffee and hot filled rolls which were delicious. Menu looked comprehensive and would definitely return.

Small, friendly staff and home cooking. Home made soups (I had lentil), meals, sandwiches, cakes.I recommend everything on the menu especially their homemade scones and soups. I particularly enjoyed the large Cappuccino with my fresh scone and cream.

I used to love this place when I was younger but going back after a few years I found it completely squashed in together with no space to move and the food took a long time to come out but this would have even been okay if I hadn't heard the person behind the counter moaning to the waitress about our order!

First time visit here today, 4th Nov 2014. My partner ordered the full breakfast which comes with toast and a choice of tea or coffee and I ordered scrambled eggs on brown toast with tea. Rave reviews from my partner about his breakfast. Fresh, quality ingredients. Well presented and tasted fab. My scrambled eggs on toast were devine, just what the doctor ordered. Good quality brown bread too which makes a big difference I can assure you. We even opted to share one of their home baked Mars Bar cakes to "chase down" the last of our tea and were not disappointed! Will most certainly be back, we thoroughly recommend!

Go to this coffee shop regularly and are never disappointed with the wonderful choice of food. Staff are all excellent and most helpful. Had a marmalade cake today which was unusual but good.

Last Wednesday, popped in here for Brekkie with my pal, as we waited for a shop to open across the street, and couldn't be bothered walking the few hundred yards to another cafe round the corner that we would normally frequent. Glad we chose Purdys. I had the Kiwi breakfast, which is two pancakes layered with cooked bananas and bacon, oozing with maple syrup. My pal had a black pudding and bacon roll. She said hers was delicious, and mine certainly was !!! Not a fan of the cappuccinos though.....Popped to the loo, everything is spotlessly clean. Will definitely be back.

We were very lucky to get the last two seats in the otherwise full restaurant. Our pre-shopping breakfast, bacon and egg rolls and coffee, was perfect, the rolls fresh, the good quality bacon crisp, the eggs runny. Sensibly sized mugs of good strong coffee. Friendly service from the young staff.We went back after our shopping and had coffee and cake, they remembered us and warned us that they close at 4pm in case we wanted to go back again.The sort of place that deserves to succeed.

I often go into this superb little cafe for either a Hot Chocolate or a coffee with either a scone or tray bake to tempt the palate. An excellent place to meet friends.But their choice of main meals, Special offers is excellent and have been tempted several times.They also manage a Carry out service of salads and soups.

Went in for breakfast with a friend and couldn't fault it! Everything was cooked just as I liked it, think previous reviewers must have been in the wrong coffee shop as the bacon was delicious and definitely not inedible. Will be back very soon!

It's a great place to meet for coffee and a great selection of home baking. You can have a light lunch which is always served with a smile and a little banter.

I don't live in the town anymore but when I come home for a longish visit I always try to pop into Purdy's. Lovely atmosphere, though due to the size it does fill up quickly so get in early to miss the lunchtime rush on a Saturday. Staff are always friendly & welcoming.On my last visit I went for an old favourite a haggis & mozzarella panini which was absolutely delicious & my coffee was perfect. You're spoiled for choice for dessert as a menagerie of home baking is on offer.All in all, you can't beat Purdy's for your light lunch or for a coffee & a chat.

I always really enjoyed the culinary philosophy here so too say I was dissapointed with my last visit would be quite an understatement. The board used to be packed with choices of lovingly prepared and cleverly devised home cooked dishes which always presented a problem in deciding which of them to order.On my most recent visit however, there was nothing special about the specials board. Soup of the day and a vegetarian option if my memory serves.Regardless I ordered the Soup and Panini deal and my partner, an all day breakfast. My 'carrot and coriander' soup seemed like nothing more than carrots and milk through a food processor and my bacon, brie and onion chutney panini was comprised of two small pieces of brie, undercooked, fatty, stringy bacon and an overbearing chutney that cancelled any other flavour lucky enough too make it onto the plate!!! My partners all day breakfast looked alot like it had been sitting in the kitchen waiting for a waitress all day. A combination of the same disgusting bacon and a collection of under or overcooked items, none of which bettered the quality of the toast served with the dish! I assume there has been a change of chef along with the change of name and all i can say is what a shame! I personally would be embarrassed to serve the kind of food we tried to eat on our last visit. I only hope the situation is rectified quickly because this is only one bad experience after many excellent ones in Smalls Coffee House. But what a bad one it was!

decided to pop in for lunch with my partner. i had an all day breakfast, he had the soup and panini deal. neither of us got edible bacon, the breakfast was obviously poorly reheated. the cheese on the panini was in thick rubbery slabs. I wouldnt have minded if this was a cheap greasy spoon but its no value for money when you cant eat 90% of your meal...stick with the coffee

Nice but small cafe, good food. The panini deal is good except the soup was quite plain, stock and veg. Fresh strawberry tarts were yummy. Baked potato with coronation chicken was a good hit.Would want to go again!

This coffee shop is well worth a visit, food is great and definitely value for money! Staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Very nice coffee shop, good food & good service with friendly staff! Two carparks within a short walk from the cofffee shop! Tasty bacon & sausages on rolls & tasty home baking!

A good place for meeting friends. Hot chocolate with all the trimmings , lovely. Good food and pleasant staff.