Riverbank Cafe in Perth & Kinross

Thank goodness this place has closed down -heard that Mr/Mrs Grouch (previous staffing) have left the building to take on landscaping work instead.

Went in twice for coffee & a scone - very friendly hostess, prompt service, great coffee & tastiest scones. The cafe itself is cosy and spotlessly clean and is dog friendly - the hostess is very dog friendly, making a fuss of our pooch 😊

We were delighted to find this little gem open on New Year’s day. We enjoyed tea/coffee with home-made scones and home-made jam. Delicious!

Best ever fresh scones with home made jam . Coffee lovely too. Staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. Dog friendly too.

What a gem! Lovely friendly service and tasty food and coffees - suited us perfectly. We visited twice on the same day! Ideal for the area

We visit this place regularly and we're always greeted cordially and welcomed. The homemade scones and raspberry jam are stellar. The selection of jams and chutneys for sale are of very high quality and good value.

Stopped for a coffee after a long walk. Was met with an uninviting lady behind the counter that seemed to take delight in being rude and abrupt. My advise would be go elsewhere, it's not worth going in to get the edge taken off a great day out! It costs nothing to be polite!

We both enjoyed a lovely bowl of ham and lentil soup with a warm roll each. Followed that up with a slice of cake which was lovely. Really friendly staff, great coffee and nice atmosphere. Would certainly visit again.

We were staying in the local area and were looking forward to having coffee and cake here. Visited on a Thursday afternoon in October ( wasn’t too busy). As soon as I entered, I was told ‘ we are full’. I asked if it was possible to have a take away coffee and the waitress rudely replied ‘ no, I’m not doing take away coffee’. It is a shame as I am a big advocate of supporting independent, local businesses and felt like a nuisance rather than a customer. Avoid.

This café advertises its opening hours as being, 10:30 to 4:00 but this clearly is untrue! After a long drive through appalling Storm Babet we arrived at Kinloch Rannoch at 3:30 and thought we'd have a quick cuppa. On arriving at the Riverbank Café at 3:32 we were told rather grimly by the woman behind the counter that, 'they'd stopped serving' ! Surely it would have taken less than a couple of minutes to put a tea bag in a pot for us, which we would then have consumed well in advance of their 4pm deadline. We'll not being going back, clearly at the Riverbank it's more important to be out of the door at 4:00 than to serve the needs of their customers. Absolutely ghastly !

I'm writing this because I nearly didn't go after reading the other reviews. Think some of these reviews are a bit harsh. Or perhaps there were some off days. Today we were greeted and had to wait for a table. There are plenty of signs alerting you to the fact you might need to wait. There is also a sign clearly stating no takeaways. I suspect this is all to manage the flow and work. It keeps services moving quickly. I say that's fair enough. Know your limits. So, once seated, we had a perfectly good lunch, followed by a few cakes. There was a strange comment when ordering cake - but I think this was done in humour. I bought a few things from around the shop area - lovely local made shortbread and jam. I'm glad we visited - will definitely be back. The cafe runs how the management see fit - if you want takeaway and they don't do takeaway, I think that's fair enough. If there's a local event on and they don't open earlier - surely that's up to them. I was perfectly polite in this cafe and I was treated politely back. Definitely try it.

Called in here on Saturday the day of the 10 k ,the server was the rudest person I’ve ever come across in a cafe ,the ladies in front of me did warn me . This place is to be avoided at all costs . She needs a wee course on how to treat her customers.

On an extremely cold morning 14th October there was a 10k race on starting off in the park. Having never been there before I was waiting on my friend to finish and had a little walk around and found this lovely cafe, or so I thought. There were also a few people like me looking for a nice hot coffee/tea as the wait would be be around an hour to finish. The cafe didn't open until 10.30 which I thought the owner would have opened at 10 knowing the race was on also there was a marathon on the very next day. However, when the lady did open there were a few people waiting also. We said we're glad to be in out of the cold she muttered something, if I wasn't so cold I wouldn't have waited for a coffee. I hope she wasn't the owner as this is not the way to act if you want people to come and pay money, hence some people did leave. We did say to her nicely do you know that there is a marathon on the next day to which she responded, 'I'm fully aware of what is going on'. This is definitely not the way to attract customers and I would be employing someone which a more cheeful manner!

Staying nearby, we popped in mid-morning for a late breakfast and coffee. Almost felt as though we’d inconvenienced them by walking through the door even though the was otherwise empty. Waitress was perfunctory, no pleasantries. Food was acceptable although not the best, given the price. Waitress did perk up as we paid the bill! Not a place we’d return to which is a massive shame given the beautiful surrounding area.

Hands down the best gluten free shortbread I've had! I never thought I'd get to taste propper shortbread again. It was a little piece of heaven! Lovely pot of tea to wash ut down. Great service from staff also. Will be back when next in area!

After a 4 hour bike ride around the gorgeous Loch Rannoch we were told this coffee shop was open until 4pm. A well deserved treat at 3.40pm was met with outright rudeness telling us that they weren't going to clear a table for us. After asking for service before their 4pm close, we were told 'we are not serving you, right!!'. We left utterly bemused. I wouldn't go to this place for a coffee at any time.

Really disappointed with the way we were treated at this cafe. We had an amazing cycle of 43km around Loch Rannoch and were so looking forward to a coffee and cake to celebrate. We arrived with 20 minutes until closing time to be told that...

A marvellous place for a light lunch. It sits in the middle of the village and book before you go. Its always busy as the food is excellent. Lots of gluten free options and a wide menu available. Don't miss this place. 10/10 every time.

Served in rather a nice environment sadly portions are rather poor given the price point, and the material is certainly quite ordinary. The soup was said to be rather good however, but with a disappointingly small piece of bread, no more than a token piece,...

Lovely place to stop for lunch after a walk up Schiehallion! Staff were pleasant and friendly. The cafe was clean and the sandwiches and drinks were tasty.

Met with extremely rude, poor customer service. Stood to wait for a table without any acknowledgement for the first 10 minutes. Was then spoken to rudely and told “you’ll get a table when one’s ready”. After waiting another 5-10 minutes and asking if we could...

We were cycling up schehallion and had hoped to come back to the cafe for lunch, however before we cycled up the climb we asked to use the toilet and where told we couldn't. So we didnt eat there on our return but headed to...

Popped in for a takeaway Latte and a slice of cake. Coffee was excellent and the carrot cake was the best i have ever tasted 😋

Made to wait in line a queue as a couple for 20 minutes until the waitress could be bothered to find a table. Very poor attitude.

Popped in to the cafe yesterday after 3pm, happily only a solitary cyclist at one table and us two..It shuts at 4pm so we opted for a quick bowl of soup and warm crusty bread , that day was sweet potato and chilli and was...

Despite previous mixed reviews we had an enjoyable pleasant lunch. Our server was friendly and helpful, we assume she was the owner. Initially we had takeaway coffees which were very nice and then returned for lunch after our walk. Food was simple but nice. Was...

This cafe advertises itself as being dog friendly…the same welcome is not extended to their two legged companions. The individual serving us was miserable and attitude appalling. I presume she is the owner as I can’t fathom that an employer would retain her as customer...

This is a wee gem. Home cooking with excellent service and a warm welcome. Our food was marvellous and served with a smile. Lots of variations on offer and anyone with food allergies will have a wide choice. Old worlde tearoom , great food and...

We didn’t actually get to the sitting down, reading a menu or even choosing what to eat as part of the process. The reception was at best frosty and at worst almost inexplicable. We thought we had turned right into Royston Vasey

We were staying at Tummel Valley and went for a bike ride to Kinloch Rannoch and decided to stop at this cafe before heading back. The food was excellent, we got a bacon and egg roll, Scone and drinks. Would definitely return for the same...

The only place to eat in Kinloch Rannoch (avoid the meagre offerings at the Dunalastair Hotel). Spacious seating. All day breakfast, soup special , sandwiches inc a special, toasties, cakes & scones. Good choice of teas, coffees & soft drinks. Friendly service.

They are the rudest staff I have ever encountered. The male and female waiting staff were both unpleasant and rude to our party. They were not welcoming at all! I cannot say enough bad things about this place, we left as we could not bring...

It was ok. It was a plain and simple toastie with a small salad garnish for approx £8.50 - nothing special at all. Coffee was around £3.00 and I think I paid £11.50 for both.

Never seen such a miserable woman - definitely not happy at work- why do the job? Feel sorry for the poor man working there seemed to be at her beck and call trying to keep her happy, talking with locals this cafe is well known...

A difficult place to categorise. Everywhere clean and tidy. We were told there was cauliflower soup of the day, which we ordered. Then we were told it was sold out, and now it was celeriac soup, which I don't like. So I ordered the toasted...

VERY RUDE and unhelpful. Will never be back to this cafe. If you want abismal customer service, then this is the cafe to visit. Absolutely shocking. Definitely not a representation of what the Scottish hospitality is. Very sad.

I have used this cafe several times, sometimes bringing guests too. I have never thought of it as anything special but they have a monopoly in the area. Although I have visited several time and eaten here, I was running late and popped in to...

£12.05 for breakfast, food was average (being polite), absolutely no flexibility in serving. I asked if they would swap a fried for poached egg. Categoric no. Assume it only survives due to no competition

I loved this cafe so much. It was so quaint and peaceful. Just happened to come across it by chance and so glad that we did.

As usual excellent friendly service here. Delicious cake and coffee in a relaxing atmosphere. It’s a must if you’re in the Kinloch Rannoch area. One of our favour cafes after a bike ride.

Good coffee and toasties in an interesting gallery. Hygiene and precautions were outstanding. Certainly a good place for lunch.

I have in the past like others found this a difficult place to come as the foods has always been amazing but the staff a little hostile. But todays visit was so lovely. The lady serving us was so nice to us and very welcoming....

The manager lost their patience with me when I said I thought i'd just check if my table had become free yet (it had). When I tried to explain that I wasn't rushing her she continued to have a go at me. Weird and unnecessary....

Nice little cafe serving very nice food and cakes Helpful friendly staff doing their very best to follow Covid rules There isn’t much choice in Kinloch Rannoch but here is worth a visit.

At lunchtime today our family decided to eat at this establishment. I waited at least five minutes by the "wait here to be seated" sign while being ignored by the frosty faced harridan who " manages" the place. Then to be told that they could...

Stopped in with 4 friends and was told that tables of 5 'weren't happening'... and that 'I can see you eyeing up that table for 4' (You mean the one with plenty of space for a fifth chair?') Parting shot was 'I can do you...

A lovely wee tearoom in an area where there aren’t many options at all for food or drink. The lady was friendly and welcoming and the cafe is spotless. Lovely coffee and very yummy freshly baked scones. Tearoom sells jams and gifts. Toilets were clean....

Visited this cafe as part of an 80 mile cycle route with our bike club. Woman serving in the cafe area was grumpy and unwelcoming. Made us feel like we were just an inconvenience to her. Think she would be grateful of 12 cyclists ordering...

Been looking forward to visiting this cafe for a while but with one thing and another every time we visited Rannoch it was closed, but not today. So in we went to be met with a very abrupt "If you're looking for a table we're...

Popped in for lunch, really enjoyed it, lovely people - & we left with a soft toy hedgehog called Hannah haha. Plenty of room & spotlessly clean.

My sisters and myself stopped here last weekend on a cycle ride. My sister walked up to the counter and said "hello" and the lady just said "you'll have to wait" and walked away. We were having a lovely day and waiting quite happily. After...

Refreshing old memories and needed a pitstop, driving through Kinloch Rannoch presented a lovely little cafe/gift shop and not disappointed. I love strong coffee and no where in Scotland this year has managed to deliver a ‘melt the teaspoon’ coffee, but this wee place done...

We stopped in Kinloch Rannoch and I went into the shop to buy some drinks and some coffee. There were two gentlemen in front of me in the queue when the gentleman behind the counter just muttered ‘ no tables’ I was a bit confused...

It was my son’s 30th birthday. The family had climbed a mountain in pouring rain and gale-force winds, so we went in search of refuge in Kinloch Rannoch. We were delighted to find this cafe open. However, we have never felt so unwelcome in a...

Having a break at a nearby holiday park I decided to drive to Kinnloch Rannoch for a coffee here as I have visited previously. Arrived just after opening and had the choice of tables. Track and trace done I had a quick look at the...

The service was excellent- efficient and very friendly. The Cullen skink was the best we've ever ever had and just the right quantity for lunchtime. My hot chocolate was perfect for an autumn day and we bought cakes to take away and eat later at...

Stopped in here for a quick lunch before climbing a hill. Warm welcome for the dog which is always a good start. CoVid measures were clear and well adhered to. Limited menu but all made fresh and some yummy cakes to be had. Good coffee!interesting...

Having called at The Dunalastair and being told they didn't open for morning coffee until 1 PM we stopped at The Riverside Cafe. We received a friendly welcome, had great homemade cakes and coffee. All very good value.

Good choice of freshly made eats. We had scones and jam to takeaway and enjoy at a picnic bench by the nearby river. Very tasty.

Popped in to get two breakfast rolls. Ate them before we could get a picture. But they were AMAZING. Staying at a hotel nearby and was disappointed of their offerings & another guest recommended we walk to Riverbank. We were not disappointed. Such friendly owners....

Stopped off for a quick lunch so only had a bacon roll and tea but the food was lovely. The lady who served us was welcoming and happy to chat and told us where we might find a less obvious picnic table at which to...

First time up here since last year due to shielding. Well done on the covid safety set up, well thought out which isn't easy in a small space. I only popped in for a couple of bacon rolls but was served very quickly and had a nice blether with the owner. Felt very safe! I hope everyone supports these local businesses.

Full marks to this place on careful and thoughtful measures to keep things safe. Middling marks for the coffee - but that's personal taste, and it's a darn sight better than you'd get in a Starbucks. Thankfully Kinloch Rannoch doesn't have a chain cafe, and the only other potential spot for coffee, a hotel across the road, won't serve non-residents. Cakes looked good, savouries available too. Take-away only and reduced hours in the current situation.

We stopped for a cake and drink after our hike up Schiehallion yesterday. Very friendly service and beautiful cakes (the aero tray bake is highly recommended!) We also got to enjoy the beautiful sunshine as we sat on the perfectly placed public picnic bench opposite (which could not be more useful, as due to Covid restrictions, we were understandably unable to eat inside). We enjoyed it so much that we returned today as we cycled around the Loch. My husband enjoyed a beautiful bacon roll whilst I tried a beautiful fresh scone/jam and the boys defaulted back to the aero traybake! Fresh produce, tasty and excellent, friendly service. They have also clearly worked hard to abide by the government Covid restrictions. Thank you for fulfilling my holiday tick list (a good walk/cycle with an excellent tea shop as a reward at then end! )

We stopped by for a bit of lunch. It's currently takeaway only for lunch but there are loads of lovely picnic spots nearby. Lunch was gorgeous and a really good price. The lady in the cafe was welcoming and friendly. It's great to be able to support local businesses in these times.

Friendly owners, delicious cakes and coffee and open when you most needed a break. A integral part of our holiday in the highlands. Very clean and interesting local crafts and produce.

Great to see first of all that this cafe welcomed dogs. The lunches we two had were delicious. One had brie and bacon open toasted sandwich with salad and a delicious chutney on the side followed by a wonderful cake containing fruit, cherries and coconut. I had lovely mushroom soup followed by delicious banana, walnut and honey loaf. The food was all freshly made by our waitresses husband who must be an excellent chef. It really was first class food! In the cafe they sell some delightful locally made handicrafts and produce, we came away with a jar of the chutney that had been served with the salad and a jar of rhubarb marmalade we look forward to tasting and a greetings card. Riverbank cafe - well worth visiting! My only problem is we’ve booked a restaurant for dinner this evening and I’m still full from lunch.

we loved this place - the cakes were amazing and it just has a lovely vibe. The shop is well stocked with jams and chutneys as well as soft furnishings - we will definitely be back !

What a lovely little cafe, I popped in to get some cakes and ended up going back for lunch. The menu was limited but that was not an issue, the sandwich we wanted was on the menu and it was lovely. Very good size portion and they serve the most tasty vanilla latte I’ve ever had! The little piece of shortcake was lovely also! Highly recommend!

We popped in here today while staying locally for the weekend. The Cullen skink soup was absolutely amazing (even my husband who is actually from Cullen agreed with this). The bread provided with the soup was also delicious. We had a couple of 'fine pieces' too and the shortbread and caramel shortbread were certainly 'fine'. A lovely cafe with crafts and local produced bits and pieces for sale too, and I love the scarf I picked up while visiting here today. We are visiting the area again a few months and we will definately be making a return visit here an absolute must. This cafe is truly a must visit in an area with very little in it, or even nearby. We would have no hesitation in recommending this quaint little cafe. X

Stopped here for coffee and traybake on a cold wintry day. Service and bakes and coffee were all great. Warm cosy environment.

Great laid back atmosphere and amazing staff, we went for our lunch and the food was incredible. We each ordered a different item off of the menu and none of us had any complaints. Would 100% recommend

We stopped here for a coffee whilst touring the area. The staff appeared friendly and welcoming. We had tea/latte and a lovely tray bake. The cafe was filling up with locals/regulars as we left. Also a reasonable selection of crafts and gifts on sale.

Stopped off for a bite to eat, staying at a local hotel for the weekend. Arrived to one table through the back, dirty moved all the dirty plates and cups obviously been sitting for a while to other side of the table. No one cleaned our table or took away dishes. Not very nice when your trying to eat lunch on a dirty table. Customer service lacking and cleanliness. Maybe the locals are used to the relaxed approach.

Morning coffee and tea on a cold day. Very warm welcome, good cakes, lively handicrafts to view. Highly recommend.

Arrived at 15.32 hungry & asked if possible to have a toastie as described from the menu on the table.Reply "no, too late, we close at 4.00pm,hotel up the road serves food all day". Perhaps remove the menu if items not available.

This cafe is a little off the beaten track which makes it all the more special . I’m a home made soup maker & their mushroom soup was first class . The serving was generous & they weren’t tight with the butter for the bread either . My husband raved about his mackerel pate . When we complimented the server she said she not only smoked the mackerel herself & made the pate , she had even caught the fish ! Amazing . Cakes were equally tasty & a good size . So good to see such high standards in a small village . Found our server very friendly & nice to see dogs allowed too .

Stopped in Kinloch Rannoch in desperate need of a coffee fix and this appeared to be the only such establishment in the village. Very busy (understandably) and the staff were buzzing about with orders. Waitress apologised for the wait (no big deal) and very shortly after came back with excellent coffee and tasty selection of sandwiches with salad and crisps. Very reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere and it also sells books on the area as well as a selection of crafts/gifts. Good parking opposite. I'm told the filled rolls are not to be missed!

We enjoyed soup and coffee here, the soup home made and generous, the coffee definitely up to scratch. The menu is quite wide enough and everything we saw was attractively presented. The welcome was warm and the cafe is a good asset in a small village.

Once again , a very pleasant visit .

Dit klein klein theehuisje heeft de gezelligheid en de tijd stil gezet.

Called in for tea and cake with our dog earlier today. Such a great welcome, lots of space around the tables for the dog to settle, very good tea and spectacular Walnut, Banana and Honey cake. We will return on our next visit.

This is a lovely wee tea room. Always welcoming and lovely home cooked food. We had a sweet treat on this visit and it did not disappoint. Thank you.

The scones were warmy and lovely and the coffee was terrific wonder where the coffee beans are from.

Had coffee and then lunch here. Excellent beverages (especially the Lavazza coffee), sumptious cakes and a very tasty lunch of soup (cauliflower) and a toasted sausage & cheese sandwich. All fresh, nicely served and friendly staff. Cannot fault it; well worth a visit if you are passing.

good coffee but average staff unfortunately they could be a bit more cheerful and it would help. not returning in the future

Had a late breakfast today at The Riverbank Cafe. Good food and plenty of it backed up with great service. Thanks guys - even the kids ate!!!!!

Real quirky, dog friendly cafe. Some good choice in food and drinks. Service with a smile. They also have a few bits and bobs for sale both local and other. Definitely would recommend a visit.

Stopped here today for a quick pit stop on the way to the outlander standing stone spot. Bought two great scarves and peanut butter dog treats.

This cafe is a hidden gem. After having a shocking time at a hotel we were staying for out honeymoon. me and my wife decided to pop into this cafe and I tell you what it was the best sausage and bacon roll I have ever had. The two women were fantastic and genuinely Nice people. Telling us where to go locally for a nice meal out.

It is the only cafe for many miles sertting in stunning scenery. We were a group of cyclists who had a planned stop here. Great selection of cakes, bacon rolls were fab too. Would return.

Maybe if the staff could force a smile it might make the place feel a bit more welcoming? Just a suggestion.

Had a fantastic freshly made scone with butter and home made jam. That something so simple can be so good...really friendly staff. Took the recommendation on the 5 pack of shortbread to go and realised after digging into them later I should have bought more.

Stopped here for a quick lunch while staying at the timeshare. Delicious ham and lentil soup followed by a tasty salad. Lots of nice gifts and amazing shortbread. Handily they also have free wifi. Well worth a visit!

In dieser Gegend ist man nicht zufällig und so darf man ruhig dieses Café wählen.

If ever find yourself in this neck of the woods, I would highly recommend a little pit stop at this cafe. Nice little touch to a scone with jam, the scone was served warm. Some lovely little gifts on sale.

Four of us arrived for a late lunch having cycled from Pitlochry via Calvine and in need of sustenance. We ordered soup, egg rolls, a toastie and a pot of tea. All arrived promptly, the soup clearly made on the premisis. Extra water was available for the tea and the eggs were well cooked. A bit of butter on the roll would have been good however. The cafewas warm and welcoming on a rather cool day on the road. It seems to have pleanty custom which is good as it should be there next time I cycle past.

We can’t recommend this place highly enough! The service was so so friendly - even bringing our doggy a bowl of water on arrival We felt so welcomed as a family of 6, 16 and 30somethings. So many nice little touches including gifts to buy. It was warm and spotlessly clean and allowed plenty of room between tables for you if you bring your doggy. Soup was amazing. In fact all the food was so good we bought jams and shortbread on our way out (!)

Stopped in with our 10month old golden doodle. Despite being close to closing place was busy and we were warmly welcomed. Plenty of space round the tables to accommodate our dog whilst we had some lovely homemade soup and bread. Grabbed some coffee and cakes to go after and whole bill came in very reasonably at just over £20.

We popped in for a light lunch on Saturday with our enormous dog.