Scolty Cafe in Aberdeenshire

Lovely fish and chips lunch. Excellent service. Lovely area to eat. We’ve ate both inside and out now. And love either. Fantastic prices and value for money.

Ordered a Mother's day afternoon tea for two takeaway box and it was fantastic! Everything inside was delicious, really well made and plenty choice too! It really was good value for money. Will definitely order again

Excellent food , great value for money. I had the deeside platter which was a great way to taste what was on offer. Outside are would be great in the summer. Perhaps could be more modern looking but doesn’t detract from food. Service friendly as well

We met friends for a coffee and had some lovely scones the jam was amazing Can’t wait to return The staff were very nice and helpful

Had an excellent Brunch today freshly cooked tasted great and reasonably priced (included Tea or Coffee). Staff were very friendly too; will definitely be back soon. Might just help new visitors if you can have a sign saying order at counter if that's the way its done!! Outdoor area will be great in the Summer

Coffee and scones average service ok nothing brilliant tables so close together as other people are listening to what you are saying

Went into the cafe today as our usual down the road was full (I won't add the name of it to rub salt in the wound but it is the very antithesis of the Scolty Cafe). I expected interior to be modern and light as I know that the furniture store attached relocated from central Banchory to a new building just a few years ago. In reality, the decor hurt my eyes - so much clutter and old fashioned objects (think gnomes and hot air balloons) adding to the dim wallpaper. Sounds so petty but if this place was painted light grey and the upholstery wasn't the awful burgundy (presumably chosen to match the logo of the furniture shop which again ages the shop by thirty years), it could be really nice. The staff were super friendly and seemed relatively efficient, however, my flat white was undrinkable and had separated by the time it got to the table . My son said that his hot chocolate was nice though as was my cheese scone. I honestly wouldn't come back even though there is a great car park and potential to potter around a gift / furniture shop. This adjacent space was also cluttered and had the look of a shop that has over the years just added to the displays rather than re-thought them. Again, staff super friendly but even though I needed a gift for friend, I couldn't wait to get out of the place. This place could be so good but very much falls short of the mark (also there were a lot of crumbs under my table). Please take this review in the spirit in which it is intended - easy improvements that could make a massive difference.

Food ok nothing to write home about you can’t pay at table for Xmas lunch menu so had to stand in a queue for 10 mins while other people ordered there food and paid for at same time A system where if you get table service you should be able to pay at the table as well was told to pay at counter Place old fashioned looking and you have to clean your cutlery as well!!!! Won’t be in a hurry to go back

Ordered takeaway afternoon teas one of which was gluten free. Certainly the best g/f I have had in 25 years of being coeliac. Congrats Scolty café you deserve five stars Doreen G

Amazing food and service. Best place to eat in Banchory. Also has a small outside section for wee ones to play in,a big added bonus!

When I saw the carnage outside Ride Café, I thought my chances of having a relaxing coffee, while resting my legs, were nil until I saw the Scolty's board on the road. Eaten here before, so I knew how good it would be. What a bonus; able to sit at a table in the sun with a coffee and a fruit scone. Thanks very much to the team at the Scolty for opening; with proper distancing measures.

Been here lots, had Deeside Platter , delicious, soup, macaroni and pudding. Staff pleasant and helpful

1st time visit coffee and scones were very good staff very pleasant and service superb will be back wish it was dog friendly

Wonderful home bakes including gluten free. Lovely reasonably priced light lunches. Super service. Attached to a lovely shop for small gifs or even furniture. Plenty of seating inside and out. Kids made welcome.