The Allycat in Highland

After a long day of travel and wanting sustenance of a vegan variety, my daughter found this site listed and off we went. It was an amazing little restaurant down an alley and we sat outside in the nippy weather served by the charming staff. I had the "fish" and chips and it was delicious jack fruit with a layer of nori coated in crumbs and fried perfectly. My daughter had the lasanga and though we were warned not to get more...we did...and couldn't eat it all. We would gladly returne but were told that they were losing their chef and would close. I saw their site still listed here so decided to post a review hoping that others can and will enjoy this restaurant.

The service was exceptional, the choices were awesome, I really enjoyed my no-tuna toastie. Great coffee and lovely setting for a cafe. As I ate too much I got the home made carrot cake to go, and that was also delicious!

Its not been the easiest thing to have a vegan meal whilst on tbe NC500 but that was remedied by a trip to the Alleycat. The gentlemen who served us was lovely and food came readily. Too much milkshake was made so my daughter got a top up. Lovely littke cafe.

Small cafe, rather basic, but nice to have a fully vegan menu to choose from. I was expecting great things having read some of the reviews, but I wasn't terribly impressed. The soup was rather watery, and the vegan "haggis" in a toastie was a bit bland. Cheap and cheerful, fine for a quick lunch stop.

Great service in this cosy quirky gem of a vegan cafe. The hosts were so welcoming and informative . We had vegan Mac n cheese and a delicious winter salad with gorgeous home made hummus. Lovely oat milk latte and two American coffees to accompany our meal. We took home three vegan cakes for takeaway treats and they were mmmmmmmm delicious. It was good value and so friendly…we look forward to returning and next time playing a board game or two….

Our family that has vegans and non vegans ate here and everyone found something delicious to eat. Our trouble was narrowing it down because we wanted stop try everything ! Desserts were great too !

Je recommande chaudement à tout le monde, vegan, végétariens et omnivores !! Ce petit coin de paradis est perdu dans une petite ruelle de la ville. Le nom Alleycat est parfaitement choisi ! L'établissement en lui-même est incroyable. C'est calme, convivial, chaleureux, on se sent comme à la maison. Vous avez des jeux de société à disposition. Mon amie découvrait la nourriture vegan et a beaucoup aimé ! Les prix étaient si attractifs que nous avons pris plusieurs choses : deux soda faits maison excellents, le haggis side pour enfin gouter, des loaded fries au chili, un mix d'olives pour la french touch. En plat, nous avons opté pour 2 gros hotdog délicieux. Rien à redire à la cuisine : c'est original et délicieux. En dessert, un chocolate fudge brownie pris à emporter qui était tout aussi bon que le reste. Le serveur était très gentil, et le service au top. A l'entrée, vous avez un panneau en liège avec de petits papiers : vous pouvez dépenser le montant de votre choix pour offrir quelque chose à boire ou à manger à quelqu'un dans le besoin qui passera un jour par là. Une attention que je trouve tout simplement super. Si j'habitais le coin, vous pouvez être sûrs que j'en ferais mon QG !

This is a cozy space where you can find comforting vegan food. We had the macaronni cheese and the vegan fish and chips and it was very tasty. The hot chocolates were delicious as well. Very recommended!

Such a hidden gem downtown Inverness! My partner and I are vegetarian so we’re glad to find this place. We got the vegan hot dogs, seasonal soup and side salad. All were hearty and delicious. The vibes inside were also extremely cozy and staff was super friendly!

Very tasty fully vegan menu. Good choice and very friendly service If we lived nearer we’d be here very regularly ! But hope to return

Came with my sister for lunch, not overly busy, we came about 12.30, perfect time really as it does seem a popular place to eat. About 5 tables (2 seats 4 seats and 6 seats I think) and a breakfast bar place to eat as well. We had a lovely Chickpea Salad and Fries with an Oat Latte. Very filling and tasty. Friendly and helpful staff member (did very well considering, he was the only one there at the time) I'm ashamed to say that I didn't ask his name. Would definitely go again. Little NicNacs to buy as well and board games available to play whilst there I think, perhaps over a slice of cake and coffee which looked amazing.

Popped in for coffee and cake, delicious and such a lovely friendly wee cafe! Had our wee dog with us who was also made to feel so welcome! Looking forward to returning for lunch very soon.

Discovered The Alleycat via Happy Cow, on a day trip to Inverness. Very glad that Zizzi's couldn't take us, as we found this great gem instead. Very friendly and personable staff, and great value food. My partner had the hot-dog, I had the Haggis bon-bons. Simple fast food, well executed, the haggis was lovely and crunchy on the outside, and soft and moist in the middle. Fully recommend for any lunchtime!

We had a delicious meal at the Alleycat. The fish & chips was creatively done, and the mac and cheese was one of the best vegan ones I've ever had. They were super welcoming with our dog. Cosy and friendly. Hope to visit again!

We've been to The Alleycat a few times when visiting Inverness and it never disappoints! Our latest visit was in June 2021 and we felt very safe from a Covid perspective. The food as always was delicious and the staff were welcoming and friendly. A great wee place!

Visited a while ago but had some really good food in a nice setting. I had friends visiting and it was the perfect place to take them.

This place is really small and welcoming, a great atmosphere. The food was delicious too, and the service was really friendly.

It’s a nice little place serving great food. The owner was very friendly and helpful too. It’s great to have a vegan place in Inverness, I will be back!

This place is nice and cozy in a lane off High Street. Serves vegan comfort food, often with a Scottish twist. You can get a full breakfast, hot dogs, haggis or mac and cheese ... all vegan all delicious!

This lovely little vegan place was a great find! In the heart of Inverness it was a little tricky to find but once we were in we were delighted with the service and the food. Lots of options ranging from milkshakes with whipped cream, hot...

This is a great little place to visit in Inverness if you are looking for good vegan food in a chilled friendly environment.

Really beautiful food and creative menu. We enjoyed everything we ordered and the calm, relaxing space was wonderful. Wonderful host too. Highly recommended!

The food was delicious. I ate a hot dog and my wife some haggis. The homemade oatmilk is amazing taste really good broadly recommended.

The cafe/bistro had a down to earth urban feel and it's good to see somewhere catering for the vegans out there. That said our meals included pasta and were very basic with few ingredients in the sauces and no additional veg or salad, so if...

Popped in here for lunch with our vegan son. Fish & chips delicious, as was steak & ale pie. I had a salad bowel which was lovely & fresh with a great dressing.

Went to Alleycat to have dinner with my family visiting me f4om Dumfries and South. The owner was very welcoming and friendly and welcoming. Oh loved the oat milk strawberry milkshake. And for vegan menu was very impressed and all cooked freshly. So ve4y healthy...

Visited with my 2 daughters and a vegan friend on a Saturday evening. Checked the reviews before we went and was pleasantly surprised with the menu and ambiance. Food was delicious (haggis, neeps and tatties (x2), veg lasagna and leek/bacon mac cheese). Very friendly welcome....

The Alleycat is tucked away down the quiet 'Mealmarket Close.' Quite appropriate really. I've been coming here regularly over the past few months in the evenings and it's great to have a solely vegan place in Inverness. The staff are friendly, helpful and communicative ....

Had the scotch pie, chips and beans. £9. That to me is overpriced.Chips were skinny, salted Mcanns ( or similar), disproportionately small serving of beans and a tasty non meat scotch pie. Nothing fancy other than the non meat pie. Def not worth the cost.

My partner and I were visiting Inverness when he spotted the sign in the High Street pointing down the alleyway. I really enjoyed my vegan haggis, neeps and tatties, one of the best I've ever had. My partner liked his chilli hotdog. Staff were really...

I was amazed to find a vegan café up in Inverness. The staff were great and the menu was nice and varied. We even managed to eat some. Vegan haggis, on Burns Night, which was a great surprise. The coffee was really good too!

Went as family of 3. 1 in wheelchair. Entrance is narrow but standard self propel wheelchair will fit and there is a ramped entrance. Note: no disabled toilet. Lovely little vegan restaurant. Ordered a vegan full english breakfast, pancakes and maple syrup, chocolate milkshake and...

I visited for a meal before a meeting in Inverness. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I tried the vegan macaroni and cheese with bbq pulled pork (jackfruit). It was delicious and very filling as had it with chips. It meant no room for pudding...

As the name suggests tucked away in an alley but what a find! Cute little vegan cafe with great service and solid menu. Had the vegan fish and chips which was delicious particularly the tartare sauce. Probably best alternative to fish and chips I’ve tasted....

What a lovely little place! Visited here with my husband and our little dog - we were super pleased to find somewhere that ticked both the boxes of serving vegan food and being dog-friendly as this is usually a rare occurrence. The Alleycat has a...

This small cafe lends itself to winter more than summer because in summer it can be a bit dark. It is a very relaxed atmosphere where you feel very comfortable going in on your own. It is a vegan restaurant which makes you wonder when...

Nice little vegan cafe, tucked away in an alley off of the main shopping precinct in inverness. Staff pleasant and food good.

Das geht. Im alleycat in Inverness. Einfach die richtige Straße rein und genießen. Ich bin kein Veganer und wusste nicht...

Sometimes it is hard to find a good reataurant when you try to eat vegan. In Inverness you can easily go to the Alleycat and enjoy fresh and tasty vegan food and selfmade lemonades. It is a great place off the main roads.

Tucked away, fantastic real coffee (brilliant macchiato), excellent espresso fudge, comfortable vibe, dog friendly, no pressure. Go.

Tucked away down a back alley is this little gem. Had a lovely veggie haggis and chai tea. Definitely home made and vey tasty. Lovely service and atmosphere. Interesting collection of artefacts taking me back to my childhood... ghettoblaster, 7inch single, cassette tapes....

I was recently passing through Inverness and had a couple of hours to spare in early afternoon. I had heard there was a vegan cafe called The Alleycat, so went looking for it. It's in the city centre not far from the bus and train...

Weather was awful on Saturday, absolutely hammered it down, needed a cuppa & keep seeing the ad board for this place so thought we'd try it & so pleased we did! Cosy & warm, lovely friendly staff, tasty tea with soya milk, other half had...

Needed to kill some time whilst in inverness and so we ended up trying the alley at. Neither myself or my fiancee knew this was a vegan cafe, and so I was surprised when my pancakes with bacon and maple syrup arrived. Taste was fine,...

È il 1 settembre e stiamo visitando Inverness. Quando arrivava l’ora di pranzo non abbiamo dubbi: andare a The alleycat....

It’s a nice little hidden café in an alley. We had breakfast. All the food is vegan and I was suprised about the good taste of my scrummbled “egg” (tofu). Nice place with friendly staff.

Myself and my family had headed into Inverness for something to eat after a long daytrip to Skye. To say we were all tired and famished when looking for something to eat would be an understatement. With the aid of mobile technology we found The...

Arrived at lunch time with my fiancee and 9 month old and were welcomed in where there were plenty of seats and a high chair for little man. We had a look through the menu and ordered a couple of hot drinks and food together...

The food at Alleycat that I ordered was very good. I chose to take out rather than sit in the restaurant. I enjoyed the haggis over a baked potato with whisky sauce but why not offer it in the traditional style with neeps to go...

Four of us arrived with 4 dogs, since we seen a sign saying pet friendly. Arrived approx 1315, sat for 5-10mins then realised we had to go up to the counter and order(2 people working). We ordered 4 hot drinks and 4 scones. Just after...

Lovely eco friendly vegan cafe with ethical values and very cool atmosphere. I’ve been back for the excellent coffee a few times already.

Vegan versions of all the Scottish Classics! Be aware that the lunch menu is entirely different from the dinner menu (both are fabulous though!). First time we went for lunch we had 3 sandwiches— the BBQ pulled pork , chicken & bacon, chicken coronation (my...

I've been vegetarian for over 30 years and one of my sons has been vegan a while so we're always delighred when Inverness gets a new vege or vegan option and we really, really wanted to love this place. Glad to see most of the...

A cosy little place in an alley in Inverness city centre, pointed out by a modest little signboard on the main road pavement. The cafe serves lunch, dinner and the best caramel slices in the UK. The owners were wonderfully friendly and very helpful when...

Friendly happy place🌟😊 Delicious coffee, tea and GF toast and jam! Amazing wee gluten free mallow sweet treats. Unique and a must try!

Went in at opening time, got breakfast and coffee - excellent! Very friendly staff, well worth the trip.

We were very happy to find a vegan place in Inverness and so good! Good choices on the menue and swift service as well!

We went to the Alleycat for lunch and liked it so much, we came back the next day to try their breakfast which was equally delicious. Very nice staff, prices are more than reasonable. Definitely worth a visit, no matter if you're vegan or not...

I just want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team behind this vegan jewel! Hidden away, cosy and inviting, we were so excited to discover a vegan restaurant in Inverness. The food super tasty (vegan haggis, neeps and tatties anyone?), they do...

Very good vegan experience. Ok to take your own alcohol. Gluten free options. Calm easy going atmosphere. Scottish vegan dishes; mac n cheese, haggis. Give yourself plenty of time as service is nice but not hurried

Wonderful to have an all vegan menu! The Alleycat has a lovely rustic vibe and the staff are great. I feel like I just need to say that some vegans don't necessarily want their food likened to meat. For example, I would much prefer to...

This is hands down the best restaurant I have been to in Scotland, as well as the best Haggis I have ever had. By both statements I don't mean just among the vegan ones!

This is a nice little cafe, staff were really helpful and I liked the feel and atmosphere of the place. My coffee was great, fantastic oat milk and the cakes were great too. If I was reviewing purely based on that I would have given...

Hi I’m vegan and this was the first time I visited today. Really lovely owners. The menu was varied and interesting, I was thrilled to be able to just order anything off the menu without checking it has no animal products in it. I had...

Ate in lots of restraunts in Inverness but Alleycat hands down best vegan meal I have ever had. You must try the milk shakes they are beautiful.

Groovy space, cheery staff, DELICIOUS food at a fair price. I'm vegan and love to know that their kitchen won't make errors... 'also love the variety of food. My omnivorous pals like it too so everyone's happy. Give it a try; you'll wish you'd known...

I have so many good things to say about the Alleycat. Modern and simple vegan food, a great place to stop for lunch. The coffee is delicious thanks to the homemade oat milk. The owner is a really friendlyand charming chap who genuinely just wants...