Route 7 Cafe in Highland

Great grub in a wee cafe tucked away in a hot tub shop Wee gem

A Lucky find. We’ll revisit. You’ll not drive past, by chance. Worth the visit. Friendly staff. Excited to see a vegan menu.

If you are looking for great food... the Route 7 Cafe has you covered, it has always been a firm favourite for us when in Aviemore. It's located within the Highland Home Centre in an industrial estate just as you come into the town, it really is a HIDDEN gem! You will be greeted upon arrival by two of their very small guard dogs who are super cute and follow you around as you navigate around several homely items up until you ascend to where all your food dreams come true. We normally stop here for breakfast but the portion sizes are unreal, the coffee really hits the spot and the staff are second to none. They have every food combo you could even think of catering for all food habits and at affordable prices, it would be rude not to adjust the satnav and try the Route 7 Cafe!

Nice cafe in slightly unexpected location on an industrial estate. Dedicated vegan menu with plenty of options and really good breakfast rolls.

Really nice food pleasant staff.

A really nice café, upstairs from an interesting homewares shop (lift available). Service was excellent and the breakfast rolls were delicious and great value.

Loved it. Not exactly on the beaten path but worth seeking out. Friendly attentive staff. Good menu with plenty of choice. We were in for Breakfast and everyone loved what they had. Toilets do need a bit of titivating but hey ho

Was a lovely wee lunch. Dog friendly too.

Route 7 Café is a hidden gem! Tucked away but worth finding, it has the best breakfasts, delicious homemade food, excellent coffee, and a warm, cozy vibe. The staff is friendly, making it a perfect spot to relax and unwind. A must-visit for those in the know!

Nice cafe which sell all day breakfast .till 11.45 am the lunch menu from then. Sandwiches ect

We went for tea and coffee but food looks very nice. Is a nice place. We would definitely come back and try the food

Only found through running parkrun Saturday. Lovely cafe linked with a shop. Cafe upstairs on a veranda, not aware of a lift for disabled. Great prices lovely staff

Stairs to cafe which is above toilet area. Sandwhiches which are ready made in packets as are most other items to eat. Hot drinks made to order, cola etc in bottles/cans in fridge area. Clean enough and tables cleared quickly. Good enough for quick toilet/brew break

Great cafe with really nice staff. Cater very well for vegans and gluten free

Oh the new coffee machine makes great coffee what a difference 😊Lunch was delicious as well. Thank you

Lovely staff, really friendly. Cafe option and takeaway option. Does get busy. Great easy food, good for veggies and vegans. Simple and honest. As it's part of a home store dogs aren't allowed and the smell of air fresheners is very strong. Loo's on site are clean. Only stairs to location.

A strange spot for a cafe but with some great vegan options! We arrived shortly after breakfast stopped being served, but the staff were very flexible and let me order the vagan pancakes from the breakfast menu.

What a great place, brilliant Vegan breakfast, really nice staff and reasonable prices. I really want to give this place five stars, but my word, the facilities need some work, like a diamond ring on the unwashed hand of a mechanic. We have a toilet seat that needs replacing, toilet none brush with remains of, missing flush button, rusty and unclean soap dispenser, questionable electrics, a door stop that wants a good clean, and would it hurt to remove the stuff that fixed something to the back of the door. I'll certainly be returning as this is a great place, but I only hope some improvement has been made by then.

Called yesterday, sat waiting ages to get served Poor lass was on her own attending to everyone , that's why we waited past 10 minutes Seemed more keen on getting people in then serving folk that was already sat waiting But after longer than 15 minutes In the end we gave it up as a bad job and left Shame really cos we had been recommended this place the night before I apologise for the harsh review, maybe your food is great We will never know I just hope in future they get more staff working

Great food. Really noisy fan or fridge.

Hearty food, very fresh bread and filling. Would not say there are special ingredients but for a cafe it’s one of the better ones in the area.

Unfortunately we were unable to get a seat,however we were able to get a takeaway from them. We really enjoyed it,we got the spicy chicken burger,and the cheeseburger.Both extremely fresh,tasty and decent size as well!! Always friendly as well. Will definitely be back

Lovely breakfast we'll worth a visit

A little disappointed, Google said they were open from 8, we were looking for breakfast before work, sadly they only do takeaway until 9. The breakfast rolls were ok but sadly eating them in the car park let them down.

Busy and in a bit of an odd location but the baked tatties are superb 🥔 👌

I went for breakfast on the 26th of July was told it would be 20 minutes wait then told they had a cancellation of 7 so they could take us straight away after another 25 minutes our order was taken 30 minutes our coffees arrived 10 minutes later food arrived it wasn’t ours it was for the table next to us that was the last straw we told the lady that appeared to be in charge all she said was fine

Food and drinks were good but rather expensive. Staff very unmotivated and even unfriendly. No cutlery was given for eating. Cleaning work began about 45 minutes before closing time, even though fresh guests were still arriving. Ambience very special, as it is in a decoration/craft shop and also very loud (view directly into the kitchen).

Great place for food and for taking the family to the staff are great The place is clean

Very busy place. Young staff, you need to ask for attention. Food is tasty.

No spending your lunch looking for little green dots or vg's, Route 7 has all their vegan food on a full menu. And there are plenty of options. Surprisingly cozy upper floor cafe. Tasty food and helpful staff.

We always enjoy popping in to this lovely little cafe. Food is always lovely and service great. It's a little outside of the main part of Aviemore and is situated in a small estate in a shop selling hot tubs. Highly reccomend.

Full breakfast is delicious 😋 Abit off the beaten track however well worth a visit.

Quite a gem, a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, but well worth the find! Excellent menu selection, great coffee, comfortable and great service. Very busy when we were there, but appeared to fluctuate during our stay. Breakfast burrito was delicious, lovely hash brown to go with it. Great atmosphere and great aesthetic.

Route 7 Cafe is a little hidden gem in Aviemore! The food is amazing and there’s a cute wee shop that you can buy things from!

Great full cooked breakfast, hidden inside the back of a homewares store

Popped in for drinks & cakes. Nice layout/ decor. Small lower tables for coffee. Had chocolate fudge cake. Hot food is served too and a shop downstairs. Handy for route 7 cycle route and Aviemore orbitol walk

The 4 oz beef burger was satisfactory. It was not very tasty even after adding tomato sauce and their homemade coleslaw. The chips were not burnt but did mot have much taste. Service was fast and efficient. The Americano was nice.

Came for lunch and had a nice burger and chips. Place was in an industrial estate and on top of a home goods shop at the far end of the lot. The GPS will say you have arrived as soon as you turn in, but keep driving to the end of the road. Worth the drive in!

2nd visit to Route 7 Cafe & is superb for breakfast & lunch with friendly young staff, quick service in a clearly Aviemore ambiance. Could be easier to find as unexpectedly in an industrial estate above a retail shop but worth the search.

Very welcoming staff upon arrival before opening (takeaway starts at 8, cafe actually opens at 9). Gluten free options are very limited if your actually coeliac. Menu is deceiving, as most items cannot be prepared in a gluten free environment and they are unwilling to be flexible if you’re comfortable with that. E.g. no separate toaster - that’s an easy fix. The cardboard-tasting packaged bread is quite frankly a poor effort at accommodating dietary requirements.

Menu states gluten free options are available, but when asked about gluten free options the manager got very defensive and refused to serve my friend any of these options “for safety”. She’s perfectly aware of what she can and can’t eat, and doesn’t need a lecture on the difference between gluten intolerance and coeliac disease from a waitress.

A hidden treasure to be found in Aviemore, you'll need your sat nav to find the location, the venue is very popular with locals and those in the know, parking could be an issue.

First visit to this great café in the Highland Home Store Aviemore. Won't be my last for sure

Good hot breakfast, had pancakes and porridge.

A lovely Cafe . The food was lovely and the vegan options were really good. Nice vibe to it and so clean. Will definitely be going back

This is a professionally run establishment serving good daytime fare with pleasant and attentive staff. Someone could perhaps explain the purpose of the TV screen showing 'Life on Mars.' Silently ! 30 people in cafe trying to avoid the distraction

Excellent menu, surroundings and really tasty food. Breakfast runs until almost 12noon, happy days!

Found while out walking, tucked away in an industrial estate, something for everyone, I especially like being greated by two friendly dogs 🐕 We got something to carry out, but you can sit in as well, something for everyone and staff willing to help. Choices for kids as well. Defenetly worth a visit.

Awesome Tucked out the way at the end of an industrial estate, don't bother with the high street cafés. We had coffee and cake which were fantastic. Their breakfasts and lunches also looked great.

Great wee hidden gem. We’ve always said Aviemore didn’t deliver when it comes to breakfast but after numerous visits we finally discovered this place today and needless to say we will be back!

Great place to go don’t be put off it being on an business park

Fantastic food. Little touches like salt and pepper on the skin of a baked potatoes before roasting and a tiny bit of lemon on salad, make the food that bit more special. Best cooked breakfast in a very very long time. Chef in there is talented and has a good eye for detail and great taste buds. Staff work fast and hard, didn't catch her name but dark haired lady that wears the glasses is just a wee dynamo. Never stops! Coffee was delicious according to The Husband. Baked potato was wow!!!!! Huuuugge with a great filling. Porridge with fruit, and chia seeds!!!! Mmmm lush. Cakes are fab. We visited 3 times in 4 days lol.

A great, hidden away cafe with good food and service but the noise of fans, fridges and air conditioning was overwhelming. It made normal conversation difficult and has a huge impact on the partial hearing. I fear for the continual stress on the staff of the racket.

small cafe with limited seating but a cosy atmosphere great staff

Lovely cafe. I took my 8 month old daughter and there was an elevator for the pram and also high chairs. The food was really good and had decent portions.

Fitted in a large party with 10min notice and had great service, great food to boot.

A hidden gem. Lovely shop and cafe and the breakfast was delicious. Will definitely go again :)

Very busy, we were given a buzzer to let us know when our table was available. Jacket potatoes were a bit on the hard side, americano was average. Staff were lovely but it would have been a good idea to mention when we arrived that there was no soup

Very nice cafe, chocolate fudge cake was very good, porridge was great and the rolls were very nice.

They were busy and gave us a buzzer and said we'd be waiting 10 minutes, which is fine. But they then gave our table without calling or buzzing us. We've got hungry kids. Thanks. They're crying now.

Excellent, friendly staff awesome food.

Excellent few visits to Route 7 for lunch and breakfast. Service was very friendly and efficient. Food was very good quality and the homemade scones were fantastic. We’ll definitely be back!

Surprised to find such a good eatery in an industrial estate! Good selection of meals and cakes at a good price. Vegetarian and vegan options too.

Amazing food! Great people and an all round lovely place, very clean, minimalistic and nice and cosy with the log burners. Reccomend 100% if you’re in the area :)

Yummy delicious food with lovely decor inside definitely try this place for breakfast

Busy Cafe with great service and lovely food. Dogs welcome.

Lovely place, catered for gluten free. I'm coeliac and there was no cross contamination ☺️. Very cosy and warm atmosphere.

My wife and I vsited twice during our recent stay in Aviemore. Brilliant food, I can recommend the French Toast and the breakfast burrito. Staff are friendly and provide excellent service. Good coffee as well.

A hidden gem in Aviemore. My wife and I were in Aviemore for the day and was looking for somewhere for lunch. Andrea in Blacks Outdoor Clothing suggested we try Route 7. After a wee bit of searching we found it - situated above the Highland Home Centre (go in the front door and up the stairs inside). The menu had a good variety of items on it and the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and and the café had a lovely atmosphere - including the wood burner being on. We would highly recommend visiting Route 7 and we will definitely be back.

Great staff and really great food with lots of different options, they are also very accommodating to dietary requirements

Amazing cafe. Staffs are lovely. Cosy little cafe.

Great food and friendly staff. Perfect for breakfast after Saturday park run. Ps. Under the cafe is great shop to visit.

Off the beaten track bit so so worth it, nice prices, great breakfast and lovely staff

Best breakfast in Aviemore. Staff are very pleasant. The Club Sandwich Whopper was fantastic for lunch as well. Parking can be a challenge.

Route is a nice wee spot for a lunch. They make a good sandwich and also a bomber breakfast burrito. Fast service and a nice place to chill and watch a fire. They do have tvs on which can be a bit distracting but there food and coffee is good and the staff do a good job.

You must try the brekkie burrito 👍

Went for breakfast after parkrun and it was great. Food was tasty, made fresh and decent pricing. So good we went back again!

fabulous food, cafe and lovely staff. would highly recommend

Best breakfast ever. Hidden gem of a place. So fresh and tasty, and fantastic service. Would highly recommend. 20/10/23 - Back again. Just as awesome!!

Cracking little cafe and shop , probably best Breakfast in Aviemore 😋 yummy,still yummy 😋

Lovely cafe, excellent food and very pleasant staff. I will definitely be back. Happy customer 😍

Good menu, friendly staff and reasonable prices, well worth a visit.

Very charming place with good food and nice beer... Service is friendly and fast. Love the airy homey vibe with ample parking right outside the door. Nice pitstop before heading elsewhere.

Staff very friendly and accomodating. Food was lovely. Service was quick. Lovely place combined with Highland shop.

Food and drinks were perfect, exactly what we wanted. The service was exceptional, everyone was working hard during a busy morning so produce meals to the highest standards whilst being helpful, polite and efficient. Highly recommend waiting for a seat here.

Inside a small shopping area. Good food. Interesting decor

Bar carino all’interno di una attività con negozietti. Il servizio è molto rapido, ci sono piatti veloci per tutti i gusti inclusa una grande selezione di piatti vegetariani.

Great place for a tasty breakfast. Dishes also prepared for vegetarian.

Amazing breakfasts. The sausages and black pudding were some of the best I've tasted. Coffee was rich and strong. Great service! Highly recommend. Dog friendly too!

Amazing food. Highly suggest the Club Sandwich Whopper

Great Cafe for a Coffee and food

Badly run cafe. With the staff/customer ratio they have you would expect to get served quickly but good luck if they pay you any attention. Just one person taking orders and the rest of the staff standing around chatting. After they messed up my order and forgot my food they couldn’t even be bothered to bring me a coffee while I waited - when I asked they just said sorry it’ll be a while before we can find someone to take your order - and then went back to chatting with colleagues. In total spent over an hour here to get 1 sausage roll and then gave up waiting for a coffee, it wasn’t even full.

Best breakfast I have ever had. Wonderful service.

Lovely place, Staff very nice and pleasant, Had full Scottish Breakfast and it has to be one of the best I've had. Would definitely recommend it and will call again when I'm back in the area.

Super cafè dans une ambiance chaleureuse. L'option veggie en breakfast est top!

Étonnant café, l’entrée se fait par le magasin. On y trouve de tout: livre, tapis, peinture, bougies… Le lieu propose même des ateliers créatifs pour enfants (peinture). Nous avons petit déjeuner au café. C’était excellent ! Avec une option végétarienne et Vegan ! Je recommande

Pretty good for a cafe, veggie breakfast was a bit lacking compared to the main one.

Was quite happily waiting for waiter to clear table when a waitress butted in was rude and snappy. Her attitude meant we left without ordering. We ended to going to a cafe in the town center which was more expensive but the cost was worth it to be served with a smile.

Good service, fair prices. The chicken was dry

Outstanding service and food as always