Scott's Coffee Shop in Aberdeenshire

1st time visiting since its on our doorstep and must say we was not disappointed!!! Lovely and cosy very bonnie however it is small and some tables bit close together. Wee hidden gem of banff! Located in the pharmacy above the post office side. I got soup and a panini ! Soup was delicious. Panini was chicken cheese and chorizo, the chorizo was abit too thick and chewy for me would prefer thin slices. I did request no tomato on my salad (2 out of 3 panini salad no tomato) however mine arrived with tomato so i couldnt eat the salad simple mistake made. Service was very friendly and decent size plates decent speed of service and decent prize cant go wrong! Will definitely be back. Didnt have room for dessert so need to come try!

Spent a fair amount of time finding this place and were glad we did. Cullen skink was really good as were the home made sandwiches and soups and all great value too. Definitely worth visiting for a hearty, tasty lunch.

A light bite on a Thursday afternoon. We found it busy and cosy, upstairs from the Post Office (which is currently getting a make over). Friendly staff took our orders quickly. I had a small broccoli soup, with a chicken mayo panini. Most enjoyable. I refused to pay £1.50 for a small glass of milk though.

Great bowl of Cullen Skink here as usual, and service warm and friendly as normal. Always busy so shows you it's popular and worth a visit to this wee hidden gem.

At first we had difficulty finding Bairds, which is located upstairs in Scott's Pharmacy in the centre of Banff. A very friendly staffer downstairs showed us "where we have hidden it" and we were led up to a very cute little dining room with very friendly service and basic but well-prepared lunch dishes, coffee and tea. I had the chicken and sweet corn pie and the potato and leek soup. Very tasty and the price was right!

My first visit to this upstairs restaurant, for an early lunch. Friendly, efficient staff. Everything very clean and tidy. Food orders taken quickly and our meals themselves arrived quickly. My soup and panini was just right and most enjoyable. Tables are fairly close together, but didn't feel intrusive. The only slight problem I felt, was the noise of the coffee making/drinks machine = what a din! I'd certainly choose this restaurant again for my lunch.

I visited Bairds Bistro today with my uncle. We wasn’t sure if it was at the post office or not as there’s no visible signs that we could see, although we was recommended by family that it was upstairs, I asked someone in the post office and they directed us upstairs. Very clean with lots tables and a multi choice of of food on the menu, the staff are very friendly, I asked about WiFi and they told me how to get on. We only had a couple of coffees, (americonos) which was very good. The cakes looked lovely, although I didn’t have any this time. Overall, it was a very good coffee shop, although the seats could have had cushions on and possibly a sofa and possibly more signs outside advertising a coffee shop upstairs. Looking forward to coming again!

My husband and I popped in here this morning I had the best scone I’ve tasted in years raspberry and white Chocolate fresh just out of the oven my husband had a a roll and fried egg which was also tasty great pot of tea not too weak and not to strong ,hubby had an Americana coffee which he loved .Staff were so friendly we spoke to the lady who made the scone sorry I can’t remember your name I would certainly recommend this Bistro we will return

Myself, my mum and my child came today for lunch. I hadn’t been here for years. Previously going to other locations instead so thought I’d try again for a change. We got served by Elaine, who was friendly and everything was what we ordered. Half way through our lunch, we noticed one of the cooks possibly named ‘Lynn?’ leave the kitchen and straight into the bathroom and back into the kitchen again without removing her apron and drying her hands on the apron. now to me that is not healthy at all!! extremely off putting. Me and my mum had chicken & mushroom soup & sweet chilli chicken mayo panini - which was really nice! I’d definitely recommend them. My son had ice cream, as he had his lunch. During eating his he accidentally knocked the glass bowl that it came in and it shattered on the floor. Me and my mum quickly picked the glass pieces up and cleaned up the ice cream with baby wipes I had in my bag. No one came over, they stood and watched us as it happened. A littler old lady who was also serving customers had the worst scowl on her face, she had a bad attitude from the start to be fair, nothing friendly about her at all. My mum explained that she tidied it up but there might be smaller pieces - this comment was ignored by this lady, it was like my mum didn’t say anything to her It was a complete accident and the way it wasn’t dealt with was shocking. The food was lovely, a MIN of 2 staff were lovely (Elaine & the lady who we paid the bill too) But unfortunately I won’t be back for some time. also, the seating near the entrance of the cafe isn’t very good. The white seats don’t fit together underneath the table. Quite awkward. All the best.

Have never had a bad meal in this establishment. My only criticism, is that when you leave your clothes are always smelling of whatever is being cooked in the chicken. A more effective extractor fan, or similar would be a benefit.

the food was lovely. our first waitress was lovely. however when diane took our coffee and payment it was clear she was NOT having a good day. unfortunately by her manner she clearly would have preferred to work in any other environment than the table service industry..i do hope she manages to secure work elsewhere as being in the coffee shop clearly makes her very unhappy and angry.

We have recently bought a caravan in macduff and have been roaming the areas around... we found bairds bistro and we are so glad we did.... scrummy breakfast... tried scrambled egg, full breakfasts and filled rolls so far... gorgeous... next time we have promised ourselves we will have lunch.. staff are super friendly and the place is very cosy and nice atmosphere.

Lovely place to stop and have a tea and cake. Beautiful cakes and food available for good prices. Helpful staff.

Went in to get lunch because I was very hungry, and when I sneezed they looked at me like I...

Lovely lunch and browse around this nice shop which had everything you could want Nice cakes and toasties on a freezing cold day

My mum and I popped in here on a visit to Banff and we were not disappointed at all. The staff were informative and friendly. The food was delicious with hearty servings guaranteed to fill you up. The bakes looked amazing as well but we were far too full after our lunch of Cullum skink and a panini so we opted to take a slice of Victoria sponge cake home with us, which was delicious as well! Well presented coffee shop, tucked away in Banff. Worth a visit, I will be back.

Lovely tidy place with good food and friendly staff. Slight drawback with the cafe upstairs may put off less mobile people. Good experience regardless

Scott's Coffee Shop serve wonderful snacks and light meals. We ate there just before Christmas and as usual enjoyed our meal and the time spent there. My husband had soup and a sandwich and I had a baked potato - both hot, fresh and delish.

Visited for lunch and can highly recommend the Cullen skink. Very friendly and efficient staff. I wish I'd saved room for one of the amazing looking cakes... a good excuse to return!

Called in for coffee with my hubby but decided on a light lunch. I am gluten free but the staff were excellent and very informative. I had homemade Cullen Skink with gluten free oatcakes and it was delicious and I would highly recommend. My hubby had a pannini. We were both quite full, the scones looked devine but my hubby couldn't manage one. I would highly recommend this coffee house.

Popped up for a quick lunch and it was really busy. Managed to get the last free table, afterwards people were waiting for tables to become available, a good sign! Had the Cullen Skink which was amazing, one of the best I have tasted, with a huge doorstep of brown bread and butter - a real hearty lunch! Service was quick even though they were really busy. Well worth a visit if you are in need of a good, simple but tasty lunch.

Questo locale gestito da simpatiche signore di una certa età offre cibo buono in combinazione ideale per il pranzo.

La comida aquí es siempre bueno cuando he estado con la familia o amigos. Una buena opción para seleccionar desde siempre y muchas ofertas especiales! El precio es muy bueno para lo que te dan.

Un bonito lugar que abre un poco antes que sus vecinos. El servicio es amable y acogedor. Hay una buena variedad de cafés y comida.

Aquí se sirve comida genial. Casa de quingombó son imprescindibles, especialmente el queso y cebolla bollos. Buena selección de comida y casa de quingombó y sopa es precioso.

Llegamos hambrientos haber tenido problemas para encontrar comida. Todo era ffood recién hecho y servido con una sonrisa.

Popped in here for lunch. Good, freshly prepared food. Staff are friendly and service is good. Would recommend.

Often pop in here when visiting Banff. Lovely baking and good coffee. Good valuefor money. Not a big restaurant but well worth a visit.

Not having been here for a while, I had to ask staff where the stairs up to the cafe were. It certainly wasn't well signposted. But once I climbed upstairs I could smell the Cullen Skink immediately, and that had to be my choice. It was very tasty, although the potatoes were in big chunks in the bowl which I had to pulp down to get the thick creamy texture I like. From there I moved straight on to rhubarb and strawberry crumble, which was served with a generous amount of custard and was also very good. Along with a glass of milk the bill came to £10.50 which was reasonable. The staff were very polite, the place looked very clean, the toilets were fine too. There is plenty choice of paninis etc. Everyone I saw looked satisfied.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Gut für eine Kaffeepause mit guten Snacks. Jederzeit wieder, wenn wir wieder einmal hier sind.

We stopped here for a bite to eat after a long morning travelling from the south. The service was quick and the food was good. The place was clean and tidy and the staff looked the same. (Which is always a good sign) we had four happy people in our group all pleased with there food and drinks. I would use again if I was in the area. I'm not sure if people that have bad legs etc could use this place as it's upstairs and I couldn't see a lift !

Busy cafe and shop . A really nice place to meet friends for coffee or lunch . Lots of choice on the menu . Good home made soups snacks and Tray bakes . Their Cullen skink is hard to beat .

Great, friendly service and great food!! Amazing cream of chicken and leek soup!! We will definitely be back.

My 2nd visit to Scotts whilst visiting family in the area. Food is fabulous especially the Cullen Skink and a lovely tearoom. Highly recommended. Will definitely visit again.

Lovely place for a cup of coffee and a cake. The cafe is never empty yet you always manage to find a table. Was served quickly by the polite waitress. I ordered a caramel latte and a peanut butter marshmallow square and my dad ordered a hot chocolate (marshmallows and cream) as well as a scone. The hot chocolate was beautifully presented. The peanut butter square was of a decent size, which suited me fine. The scone was light and fluffy and came with a choice of spread, butter and jams. Overall a great place to stop for 'fly cup'.

Am currently eating the Thai Chicken Noodle soup and it honest tastes like something out of a tin. It is so salty and the chicken doesn't really taste like chicken. It is one of the most disgusting soups I've ever had. Heinz is better and a lot cheaper! There are currently 6 staff and not one is working. All are stood behind the counter talking to each other. One customer even went up and had to ask to be served and there is also a couple yawning in the corner. They should have a door shutting off the kitchen, less staff and the staff they do have should be working. Had the Cullen skink here before which was nice so my reason for returning but after this soup and service, we will not be coming back. They have lost a customer.Thoroughly disappointed.

I cant recommend this coffee shop enough. I am not local and struggle to find places that feel homely and inviting in the area. This coffee shop is the best for so many reasons. Staff are warm, friendly and always have a smile for you when you come in. The scones and toaties are lovely and I feel at home. Never hurried if I take a book or work to finnish and always wait for me to order when friends arrive . I cant thank them enough for their 100% excellant customer service. My fav place to eat in Banff.

Staff are always friendly, amazing soup and always a few options to choose from, also always a selection of fillings. It is always busy, so suggest going in slightly earlier to avoid missing out on a table!

A cornucopia of wonders. I was simply looking for a light lunch but as I strolled through the ground floor there was a chemist, a post office and a lots of lovely gifts. But to lunch. Chicken broth and a ham & cheeses toastie with a lovely salad. Service and food were both really good, this is a busy wee place but well worth a visit when in Banff ( a handy wee car park just up the street too!).

working in the area so popped in here for a coffee, ended up getting a toastie and it was lush, staff were lovely and food yummy couldnt ask for more, was given a warm welcome by the staff toothey do lots of nice cakes, but only looked at them and ate virtual calories, but choice was amazing should anyone decide to try,cafe was bright and clean and parking just across the road at the harbour,will go back again if in the area and maybe have one of those cakes

Been here many times over the years, always nice food real good place with a friendly atmosphere and if your lucky you can park outside

Staying in Macduff we frequently go across the river to shop and nearly always end up in Scott's for a spot of lunch. Good coffee, nice light meals and wicked cakes. Just nice and one of life's wee pleasures.

Lovely little cafe, everything homemade. Everything freshly cooked, reasonably priced. Scones are beautiful

We've eaten here a few times and find the food lovely. No big meals served here but perfect for a light lunch or a coffee and a cake. A little bit on the small side and can often be crowded and busy, but the food makes up for it. The soups are especially good and are always different. Great selection of cakes and scones.

Came for a light lunch recently , and although the menu may be a bit small, it's all really fresh and plentiful . Sandwiches and paninis come with crisps and side salad and they are really generous with the fillings. I didn't expect it to be so delicious , or I'd have missed breakfast to ensure I was hungry enough for a pudding! It is a very popular place,and the staff are wonderful and helpful. Thank you very much for making my aged mum's day, it was her idea to visit you .

great coffe shop ,and selection of cakes , soups and scones , especially the cullen skink not me but friends had and loved it ,good cappuccino also ,reasonably priced also ,great shop below ,only problem i seem to think was the stairs bit awkward if disabled

Popped in for a late lunch whilst staying in Banff visiting family. Great friendly service and delicious food. The Cullen skink my husband had was particularly nice. Would definitely visit again.

My aunt took me to Banff and we wanted some where to sit and have somewhere to eat. We asked a local lady were the best cafes were and she said Scotts is a good place, so we thought why not, it is so quaint you go in the main shop which is the chemist and gift shop, and then you go up stairs to the café, and wow, the service was brilliant and the food was brilliant too, I had a Panini chicken with Mozzarella and spicy sauce and a cup of cappuccino, When it comes to lunch time it does get really packed. When you do go in through the main entrance shop door, it is best to ask were the café is as we did as it was our first time. But all in all couldn't fault it one bit. So when we are in Banff again we will defiantly go again , Also very good value for money.

Scott's is always a favourite for lunch or just a scone. It's always busy so getting a seat can be an issue but a busy place is a good place. Very good prices aswell

Definitely our regular for lunch! Lovely homemade soup and fillings. Staff are nice and welcoming. Reasonable waiting time for food. Only thing I could comment on is the lack of soups on some occasions. Would recommend not leaving it too late into the afternoon for lunch! Be prepared to find somewhere else as it is always packed full!

Clean, bright and friendly. Staff efficient and pleasant. Highly recommended. Food reasonably priced and good quality.

Always get good service, food is always fresh made to order. Lovely hamebakes to eat in or take away.

Service was very good. Variety of sweet food limited, very few cakes, more traybakes. Difficult to find entrance via post office.

Quick and polite service with excellent homebakes and good quality coffee. The area seems more spacious than I previously remember yet it still has that warm cosy atmosphere

Nice home bakes and plenty to choose from on the menu. It is above the chemist and post office. Lots of things to look at and purchase.

Visited Scott's coffee shop for lunch last Saturday with our 3 year old and 6 month old. It seems to be a very popular place so we were lucky to grab a table and high chair when we arrived just before 12. My husband and I both had Cullen Skink and a panini - we'd really recommend it. Overall very tasty food and great service.

We visited this coffee shop which is above chemist/post office, locally which has a very good snack menu

Very busy café not a lot of room tables quite close to each other.Soups are great.Staff are attentive and friendly.Very handy car park next door.

lovely food, great selection. The soups are just wonderful, as are the selection of bakes. And good clean place with lots of character

Quite busy, very clean.Had pulled pork in a bun with salad but spoilt with too much added coleslaw.Limited menu, wished I'd had the macaroni cheese instead.Would not rush back.

Scott's Coffee Shop, above the chemist,/post office/gift shop, on the main street of Banff is a friendly place for a coffee break or light lunch. The decor is nothing special, but the food is very nice and tasty. Made a good stop for us after a round at Duff House Royal Golf Course.

Been many times over the years Classic in my mind for soup sarni and a cuppa brilliant place, they also do a great selection other meals and cakes

my husband and I were spending a couple of days near Banff, and after having been for a bracing walk in the sea air were quite hungry. We happened upon Scott's in Banff, and after discovering that there was a coffee shop above the "other" shop decided to give it a try.It was very good indeed. Friendly staff, quick service, clean and really tasty food. We had the soup/sandwich combo which could not be faulted. The home made cream of tomato soup I had was the best I have had in a very long time. Well done and keep up the high standards. We will be back !

Didn't know quite what to expect as the coffee shop was up above a shop, but we were gasping for a cuppa - so up we went to be pleasantly surprised by bright, modern premises with lots of signs decorating the walls.It was busy(always a good sign)and there was a lovely aroma of freshly brewed coffee.The prices seemed very reasonable too.I had a delicious moist slice of salted caramel sponge and partner had a peppermint slice - both to be recommended.We really enjoyed our "cuppies" too, and felt refreshed and revived.Look forward to popping in when next in the area.

This coffee shop has plenty of choice and is very clean. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food very reasonably priced. Will call again.

Visited this place several times and always great service, and the food is lovely - best bowl of Cullen Skink served here

Friendly service and good quality coffee always. I'm a bit of a coffee camper though I always move on if the place is getting full of diners - and no-one seems to mind. Great Americanos and Lattes served with a smile. What's not to like?

This is a small cafe above a chemist serving good quality food.All home cooked and freshly prepared,good friendly staff and quick service.

Went in with my sister sat down 2 more people came in the waitress went too get theyre order first which made me angry so told my sister were leaving too which she was embarrassed . I am human like every other customer . Maybe my moneys not good enough

Excellent smiling caring staff. Had 2 girls - 5 & 2 who thoroughly enjoyed the choice of food and drink. Waiting staff were so helpful and kind. Healthy choice and sweet choice. Both were so good. Good value.

As a local has visited over 100 times in my life- never ever disappoints!! Lovely service and food- specials ChAnging every week

I always enjoy visiting Scott's whether it be for lunch or retail therapy. The café has a lovely atmosphere, a tempting selection of cakes and friendly staff. The café is often very busy at lunchtime but is worth the wait. A great place to spend lunchtime with friends.

As newcomers to Scotland we were thrilled to find such a lovely place locally. Scotts is a very busy little place. The staff are friendly and the food is fresh. Sometimes you have to wait for a table, but this is quite normal because the locals know its worth the wait! Highly recommended,

I had lunch here last week and I have to say the staff, although busy, were attentive, courteous and efficient.There was a wide selection of dishes on offer and the experiece represented good value for money.

Real good coffee shop upstairs with wonderful meals and good tea and coffee been loads times would recommend

The cafe is ok, the coffee and cakes are average at best, and the service is ok. But the cullen skink is just the best. Go for the cullen skink.

It's busy and the staff are slightly rushed, but it's clean and organised - and more importantly, the food is really good. Cullen skink was tip-top and the accompanying panini was good too. It's above the chemist's with the stairs up right at the back of the shop.

Just back from lovely lunch here with my friend. Had the Cullen skink to start and it was one of the best bowls of skink I have ever had !! Followed by scone and cakes afa fine. Defo worth a visit. Nice staff and good surroundings.

Generally a good choice of food. Rather creamy coffee and rich cakes. The Cullen skink was tasty. The cafe is extremely busy and it can be quite a wait to get a table.. .

Had a wee drive with the wife and I came across this coffee shop the food was fantastic had Cullen skink and a sannie very reasonable priced will be back thanks

My wife and I were visiting the area for a few days and stopped to have a look around Banff, having asked a local for a decent coffee stop we were advised that this was the place. Unusual a café above a chemist. Nevertheless, it was lovely, pleasant coffee and a nice selection of cakes, just the place to have a pleasant break. Very friendly staff, spotlessly clean, plus, always a bonus Free Wi-Fi.

A fine place to stop in by for a lunchtime bite to eat or just a fly cup and cake. Can be busy at times but if they are there are other places close by.

We went here for lunch with three grandchildren. The staff were very helpful and put two tables together for us. There was an excellent selection of soups and sandwich fillings and also some amazing home bakes. We were all very happy with our meals.

Nice little cafe above the Post Office/Chemist departments. Not really any great ambience, but good table service and selection of soups, meals and "fancy pieces" (as cakes and biscuits are referred to up here!) The selection of scones is frequently changed and for example might include cheese and pineapple or cheese and bacon. Whichever flavour you try, I'm sure you'll be delighted. It's a place for a reasonably quick stop, there's nothing to keep you, but it's a good place to have a lunch or a coffee/tea at a reasonable price.

Was really pleased to find this cafe as i was looking for somewhere to deliver my coffee fix whilst up visiting my parents. The food is delicious. The cafe is lovely to sit in and very clean. Service is really good with attentive waitresses and the manager is lovely. My only gripe is they don't know how to make coffee... I'll definitley be back there and would recommend it to anyone in the area but i hope they read this review and learn some coffee skills :-)

Excellent tea shop. Scones nice and we got given some of the left over cakes as we left! Price for 4 people - etas, coffees and scones was excellent.

Love this restaurant, beautiful fresh bread and ingredients, care and effort goes into each plate of food, great choice including gluten free and value for money. Cullen Skink and scones to die for!

We found this great little cafe above the Chemist/Post Office on our visit to Banff and Aberdeenshire coast. It is located on Castle Street opposite the TSB Bank and DIY Shop.To get to the cafe you need to go through the shop to the stairs at the back of the shop ( look forthe sign coffee at Scotts).The cafe was clean warm and friendly, and great value for the money, for just over five poundsI had a large bowl of Culin Skink ( I think thats how you spell it)!! a local fish soup.It containedsmoked haddock,potatos,cream etc.It arrived steaming hot with fresh crusty bread and butter,and was delicious. Included in this price was a selection of desserts, I chose Sticky ToffeePudding , and a very pleasent young waitress asked if I required cream or icecream with it,hopefully I asked for custard to which she politely told me that she would check to see if it couldbe done.A few minutes later a large portion of pudding arrived with hot thick custard, all deliveredwith a smile and a cup of coffee and the statement that it was no trouble to change the cream tocustard.All at no extra charge.The cafe also has a larger menu, but after this mini feast I never looked further down the menu.If you get a window seat you can get view of the sea FREE OF CHARGE!!This must be best value cafe/restaurant in Banff. Keep up the good work and keep the Cullen Skink bubbling for when we return. Many thanks.Highly recommended.