The Auld Bakehouse in Angus

Wow, wow, wow. Went in here with my family and warmly greeted by the lady who runs the cafe. We all ordered a full scottish breakfast and no disappointment from us. Was an exceptional breakfast. Great value

Friendly service and good food. I only popped in to kill an hour over lunchtime: had the soup and wished I was hungry enough to try more as everything I saw being served around me looked and smelled delicious.

It was perfect, the food was amazing, Susan was Lovely and really kind ! The service was really good and we cant wait to come back here !! The French family

Mexican night 🇲🇽 ace Went with family. I had the salmon and the other two had the chicken surf and turf. Garlic dip with the prawns is to die for. Very accommodating staff as I had to eat and run. Lovely venue and staff very friendly

As ever the quality of the food and drink is fabulous, we have been here several times and never been disappointed. The staff are courteous and friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and i would highly recommend this place. Great for family, special occasions, lunch and evening meals. I would book to ensure that you get a table before arriving as is a busy little gem of a place.

Walked in for lunch and was impressed by the welcoming staff and the choice of food available. As to the quality of our food which was truly first class. We will be back…

Had an excellent dinner here with 40 colleagues. Tasty food all round and our various special dietary needs were carefully taken into account. Many thanks to Susan and Ian and staff for pulling out all the stops and making it a great evening

Lunch today was absolutely brilliant! Chicken sweetcorn soup was to die for followed by possibly best cheesecake “ever” ginger and mango With ice cream

This is a great find. Food and service was excellent and I loved the old world feel of the place. Great range of home made cake too.

We had a lovely meal on Friday 26 August with our friends who had came down from Newburgh. They thoroughly enjoyed their meals and liked the idea of BYOB as well. The service was first class and the ambience in the restaurant was great

Excellent service, extensive menus, friendly helpful staff, food promptly on table. Food very, very good

Exceptionally friendly service with delicious food and pleasant atmosphere. Would be happy to recommend. Thank you.

My wife and I with two friends were looking for a lunch while visiting Brechin. A local woman saw us look at the Bakehouse and told us we would not be disappointed if wanting lunch. Obviously we had not booked but when we went into the cafe the young waitress said it was ‘ no problem ‘ and showed us to a corner table. Our order was quickly taken and our lunch arrived 10 minutes later. Excellent food and very reasonable prices. When in Brechin this cafe is well worth a visit.

What a find! We were recommended to go here by the owner of the B&B where we stayed as she reckoned we'd like it. She was not wrong. The menu choice was excellent, the food superb, the service outstanding and the price (at £26.95 for 3 courses incl coffee) amazing (and its BYOB with no corkage charge!). We are only disappointrd that our stay in Brechin was so short we couldn't go again.

Stopped off in Brechin to try & find some breakfast. Managed to park on the road opposite ( free for 1 hour) so went inside. Staff were nice & very friendly. My partner was delighted to find they advertised a gluten free breakfast. Food was absolutely delicious & good value for money. I would highly recommend a visit here

We popped in here for lunch and were astonished at the extensive menu. The soup and sandwich was first class as as the cheesecake.

We visited here for dinner on Friday night. The food was delicious, you can tell it’s so fresh. The staff are so welcoming and friendly too. I can’t wait to come back and bring the rest of the family!

Best place in Brechin for eating from coffee or choice of food from starters, snacks and main meals and all at good value

We had been here several times over the years but not since before first lockdown.They always have delicious food and the staff are really nice.

Nothing a bother, always try to get you what you ask for even if it’s not on the menu. Treat everyone with kindness. Like going to visit an old friend. Cosy and nice traditional interior. My kids all love to go there! Milkshakes are amazing. Menu caters for all and home cooking brilliant. Bustling and busy but they never rush you!

Good customer service should start before you even get in the door, and The Auld Bakehouse fails here. The website and Facebook page both show 10am opening on Sunday morning, so we travelled to Brechin for breakfast, having read good reviews on the food, only...

Looking for somewhere for a decent light lunch on A90 between Aberdeen and Dundee was not easy , so decided to pull off into Brechin and luckily found this wee gem. Food was excellent ( GF and vegan catered for ). Portions generous and prices...

Just happened to find this place by chance one lunchtime, and we were lucky enough to get one of the few tables not reserved. The menu was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. You are certainly not stuck for choice; I could easily have...

We went in for a quick lunch and we were delighted with the standard of food and the service. Extremely friendly staff and excellent Covid procedures followed by all. Will definitely be back again.

We visited The Old Bake House on Saturday for a hearty breakfast and it was scrupulous. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the social distancing rules and wearing of face masks were fully enforced without fuss. We would highly recommend a visit to this...

The Auld Bakehouse now open again for takeaway meals at the weekend. As always, quality is still excellent. Pick up service great and hassle free. Great to have some normality returning.

Excellent value for money- bring your own booze. 3 course meal £25 or less. Only criticism - arrive early - they don't like waiting about.

If you are passing Brechin on dual carriageway this is a must to visit. Fabulous menu & delicious food. Great variety, reasonable prices & very pleasant staff

Busy quaint cafe. Lovely soups and perfect portion of lovely stovies. Pity we didn’t have space for a cake or a scone, they looked very appetizing too. Will just have to go back.... maybe tomorrow.

This cosy establishment boasts a most friendly staff who offer great service and well cooked food from a varied menu. Their Breakfast is spectacular.

Plenty of food to choose from and not expensive I have been here a few times and always enjoyed what I had would highly recommend it.

Went here with my Wife and Farther In-law for a evening meal. Found the staff to be very friendly and helpful the food was very very good and very reasonably priced. It does say about the drink policy on the website but we didn’t see...

I always recommend the auld bakehouse to people. We are regular customers and my mum who has swallowing difficulties can manage the gluten free victoria sponge so it's a favourite with her. My children love the milkshakes. The service is always first class as is...

Walked in without a reservation on a busy Saturday night but was shown to a table without any fuss, there was a good selection of freshly cooked food with specials alongside the menu options. Food was delivered promptly and was excellent, I could not fault...

Popped into the auld bakehouse for breakfast this morning. Really yummy, perfect eggs 😋. Will definitely be back for another breakfast . Great service too.

Our first ever meal out in Brechin, Xmas day 2016.First time ever out for a meal on Xmas day and The Auld Bakehouse did us proud.Lovely place.Terrific food.Wonderful service.Ok it was like £100 for the two of us but worth it.Been back a couple of times since and enjoyed the same great service and food.We will return.Five stars

went for dinner last night, food was amazing and the staff lovely , would highly recommend great choice on the menu

We went for a meal last night and the food was absolutely perfect. We were well looked after and had a great time. Have been a regular for lunch but this was my first time in the evening and would throughly recommend it. Thank you very much for great service and fantastic food.

Went here with our golfing girls for the end of winter golf. We had pre ordered our food and there was a great choice. We had three courses and all of it was absolutely delicious.

Called in for lunch and was well looked after. It's a busy place and I felt just a bit of a cog in the well oiled wheel. The staff were a little brusque and matter-of-fact and I almost felt I got in the way of a highly efficient operation.

First class service First class food Highly recommend a visit here Soup is awesome I also had a burger with a fried egg on top just sheer awesomeness

Everything was perfect! The food, the service and overall experience was faultless. A professionally run and pleasant venue to spend time with a group. Highly recommended.

My husband and I went for dinner here. Food was amazing and service was fantastic. Susan and the staff are really friendly

My husband and I visited here today for lunch. We both had the turkey dinner which was excellent. We visited last year and was so good that we returned today. We followed it with a fresh cheese scone and a mug of hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows which was also great. The staff are lovely too and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend. Look forward to ur next visit.

Great place to meet up during the day , friendly staff , good food, reasonable prices.

It’s a while sinceI have been here but it is still well run. Polite staff and good service. I had coffee and cake but was sorely tempted to eat more because of the smell of other folks food. Convenient parking behind the building.

Visited here whilst on holiday. Enjoyed an excellent dinner at a very reasonable price. Great service and friendly staff..

We stumbled on this lovely wee coffee shop when wandering around Brechin looking for somewhere for brunch. The food and coffee were both excellent, and the service very friendly and efficient. Excellent value for money too

When in the town of Brechin we called in past this nice wee coffee shop come meals etc all staff spot on very helpfull will be back if in town

Everything was tasty and service fantastic. Son said the lasagna was the best he’s ever had. Enjoyed our lunch immensely

Third time we have been here and have never been disappointed. Food is second to none and service is first class and is reasonably priced. Would highly recommend a visit and will definitely be back again

Since starting working in Brechin I have been here several times and throughly enjoyed their home made curries. I have been made to feel very welcomed and appreciated. Chicken Madras is great, nice and spicy. Thank you very much.

I was in here recently and wasn't keen on the experience. I had a cheese sandwich (it was white cheddar) which i loathe, i asked a question about the potato crisps and roughly 6 weeks later i still haven't had a reply.

Had heard this was a great place to eat and it was great to say the food choice and quality was way beyond my expectation. The quality of food would not be out of place in any major city !! Even Brechin City

It is a shame evening dinner is only served 2 nights per week here. A pleasant place - nice and relaxed - with staff to match. We received excellent service with a smile and had a tasty, freshly cooked meal served.

Been before some 3 years ago - came back and had a family meal (7 of us) - service was excellent - food excellent - they don't have a licence so we brought our own drink which worked out very well. Overall a lovely evening.

My first visit to this weekend restaurant and it certainly will not be the last. Went here with a group of golfing ladies. They had an extensive menu which I did not anticipate as it is only open Friday and Saturday. Thought as there was a big choice that the food would not be so good. However I was proved wrong as I had the beef in a mustard sauce which was delicious. There was a great selection of vegetable dishes to go along with it. Prawn cocktail for starters which was fine. The staff were very friendly which was nice.

We were here 5 years ago and found now there were new owners.However, it was still as lovely as back then. we had a very good lunch at very reasonable price, accompanied by a friendly service.

On Christmas Day 2017 my wife and I arranged for 7 of the family to have Christmas Dinner. The food and service was excellent. we have also dined there on other occasions and the it has always been excellent. Doug N

Absolutely lovely meal served at the Auld Bake House. Great menu to choose from. Friendly staff. Open late Fridays & Saturdays and bring your own drink!

a party of 32 ladies all fed and happy, service efficient and friendly - well done all of you at the auld bakehouse - thanks

Lovely atmosphere and friendly, welcoming staff. A super variety of choices on the menu, something for everyone. Clean plates all round said it all. Looking forward to a return visit very soon.

I ordered off the Lunch menu - a large bowl of homemade lentil soup with crusty bread and a tasty apple crumble with custard. I went in the door cold all over and came out cosy and warm ready to tackle the bitter wind and a brisk walk up the road!

My wife and I visited Brechin for a day out in August and decided to stop for lunch here. The staff were absolutely delightful. Friendly, helpful and humorous. I had a starter of prawn and avocado which was delicious and well worthy of an upmarket restaurant. Hefty portion of gammon steak with pineapple served with a separate bowl of delicious crispy fat chips and a dish with carrots and broccoli with their own little serving spoon and fork. My wife had a baked potato with chicken, bacon and avocado with a delicious looking well prepared side salad. We had 2 large pots of tea between us all for slightly less than £24. We will definitely visit again if we're in the area and would recommend it to all.

First time since present owners took over ...Lovely staff and plenty choice of menu. Served quickly and no issues. Food was well presented and delicious.

Hoy detenido en Brechin y almorzamos allí, encantador y un gran servicio amable paninis. Sin duda volveremos la próxima vez tarta!

Excelente comida y gran variedad de comida! Dulces y pasteles son para morirse. También sirve almuerzos todos los días.

Un descarado wee almuerzo con las chicas de camino a un castillo. Como estábamos en una apretada agenda, la mesa estaba reservada. Me acababan de recoger el miembro de nuestro grupo, ladt y personal mantuvo nuestra comida caliente. Gracias piso nosotros complaciente, comida fabulosa, tartas...

Excellent food and service a must when visiting Brechin. Very homely venue .staff very pleasant and helpful .

Visited here with a friend for a rare child free lunch and have to say it was delicious! I had Eggs Benedict, and it was absolutely delicious....thought it was great value for money too. Would thoroughly recommend if you are in the town for any reason to stop here for lunch....good friendly service and great menu!

The Auld Bakehouse opened for our group on one of their days off to give us a great meal and even lent us glasses for a reception at the museum nearby. Bring your own bottle, but everything else is there: good food, reasonable prices, friendly service, attractive surroundings & location - what more would you want?

This little cafe is a saviour in an area without too many great options for good, honest, food. The menu isn't overly extensive but all the food is well-cooked and the ingredients are good quality. I heartily recommend the breakfast here and I visit as often as my waistline allows!

went here last night with a group of friends, fantastic atmosphere and very attentive staff. bring your own drink with ice and juice provided continuously. Food is great and so relaxed, not rushed or made to feel you had to leave straight after our meal. Can't wait to go back

Passing through Brechin on business decided to stop in at the Auld Bakehouse for first ever visitAbsolutely great placeWelcoming staff, very clean and tidy and interesting decorAfternoon tea with Baileys cheesecake was wonderful. Great choice of cakes and bakingService excellent and attentiveWill be back

We have went to the Auld Bakehouse several times for lunch and it has always been superb so we were informed that they do evening meals on a Friday & Saturday & that you can bring your own alcohol/wine/beer with you to which there is no additional charges for doing so.We booked it for the evening meal experience last night & we were absolutely delighted.What a first class meal & service we endured,the owners know what they are doing & how to cater for their guests.Hospitality & food far superior than many so called top restaurants and they would definitely give a lot of other Hotels & Restaurants a run for their superior food & service.Will most definitely be returning.

Tonight was our first visit to The Auld Bakehouse & it certainly won't be our last The food was simply delicious! Thoroughly recommend this little gem of a place. Thank you to the lovely staff too

Whilst visiting family in Brechin we were pleased to find out they had again booked a table at this restaurant as since opening it has become our favourite place to go for a meal when in Brechin. Not only is the food and service of the highest quality, you also have the added bonus of being able to take your drink. Meaning you able to have an enjoyable night at a reasonable cost. Keep up the good work folks and we see you again on our next visit.

My husband and I have been here 5-6 times. We happened upon the place when we went to look at a house we were interested in and we've been going back ever since. We brought my mother in law here for Mother's Day too. I love their macaroni and cheese and their lasagna. And I always save a little extra room for a cake at the end.

We enjoyed an excellent dinner. Food was first class. Cosy atmosphere and being a local venue it was so nice to be able to walk there. Will eat there again.

Stopped off for a quick bite to eat on a bike tour with a friend and very quickly wished I hadn't. Walk in to be confronted by large menus advertising meal deals and display cases of goods, try to order (not much of the advertised products actually in stock at 2pm on a Monday?) and eventually divine what was actually on offer through a process of elimination as the woman behind the counter gets on with the cleaning then runs off into the kitchen before you can ask about getting a drink or the rest of the things on the advertised meal deal. Unperturbed by the advised ten minute wait I help myself to the soon to be infamous crisps from the basket, take a seat, open them then have her remerge a minute later and jump down my throat because they're take away only and it's 'company policy I'm afraid' that they can't be eaten in the cafe. I'm then told that I have to pay for them anyway and I'd either to go outside and eat them or put them in my pocket. The person in question's manner was abrupt and unfriendly to the point that the only other customers in the place actually grimaced when she was talking to me, and then told us that what we'd ordered would cost 'more' (actually double) to have sit-in, leaving us counting our change to make sure we'd enough. If you have to wait ten minutes for a toasted sandwich can you really give people a hard time for taking a seat while they wait anyway? It's not hard to ask people if they're eating in or taking away when they walk in or advertise sit-in and take away prices but anyway, company policy is to treat your customers like they're supposed to instinctively divine whatever contrary rules you pluck our your hat then sit there like a scolded child with their food in their pocket because you can't achieve this momentously complex transaction otherwise. Obviously, hell would have frozen over and the ceiling caved in if I'd eaten the crisps in full sight of the two ladies also unlucky enough to give custom to this place so I bemusedly crammed them in my pocket then took pleasure in feeding their ground up bits to the pigeons later. Not great really, is it? After a solemn 15 minute wait where you're wondering what the hell you're doing in such a bleak and joyless landscape of leaky pies and puckered faces, but the food was eventually served by another younger lady who to be fair was actually quite pleasant and capable. Unfortunately the coffee tasted like cheap crap and the panini was a tepid mess that I presume at £6 was supposed to justify its price with a salad garnish and the few crisps gracing the plate. Regardless, with such a welcome you could serve a Michelin starred tasting menu and you'd still leave thinking the place was black hole of charm and culinary skill, and frankly this banal little Brechin bakehouse is more likely to be on Kitchen Nightmares than Masterchef. Brechin will forever be associated with the shrill cry of 'it's company policy I'm afraid' and that's an indictment on any town let alone a business that just has to accomplish the momentously complex feat of serving a sandwich without the customer hating the place by the time they leave.

Arrived in Brechin to go to another eating venue to find it closed ,so were scouting about looking for other options when we realised this place was open of an evening so in we went.It was a Saturday evening so we lucky to get a table without previous booking, but the staff were very friendly and accommodating and found us a place despite being busy.For starters I ordered the home-made chicken pate which came served in a ramekin with oatcakes and a generous serving of dressed salad, and it was , hand-on-heart, the most delicious pate I've had in a long time. Partner opted for the mussels, and to be honest got such a large bowl of them that my help had to be enlisted.(No probs as I'm greedy) These too were fresh and very more-ish.On to the mains and I opted for the rustic salmon which was served on a bed of a piquant tomatoey tagliatelle,partner had the duck breast and both were served with separate servings of seasonal veg and piped fondant tatties.....verdict......both extremely yummy! The very pleasant staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure everyone present was enjoying their meal.It was also pointed out to us that they are unlicensed, but have no problems with customers bringing along their own drink, which I think is pretty decent of them.Sadly, as we were stuffed-to-the-gunnels, we couldn't manage a dessert, but definitely plan a return visit to this fab find and hope to leave space next time.

We visited last night for dinner and we were amazed, having worked in the hotel and catering industry for almost 30 years it does take a lot to impress me but this beautiful little place blew me away. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and shown to our booth which was very comfortable, the restaurant is well lit and nice and warm, the food was beautiful, service was wonderful, never felt rushed once, we had 3 courses and coffee and the bill was just under £50, amazing, you take your own drink to this restaurant and believe it or not they don't even charge corkage!!! If asked if I would return my answer would be YES, in a heartbeat, well done folks and keep up the good work

Went on Friday night when as well as the normal menu they do a Mexican menu it was truly fantastic we had a few starters and a main from the Mexican menu and had it in the center of the table as a meal to share the taste of the dishes was so so good, can't fault it for the prices either they are very good and the fact it's an unlicensed premises so you supply your own drink makes it the best value in the Angus region also has fantastically friendly staff who aim to please honestly can't praise it enough !

We had a family meal (11 people) and the service was excellent. The choice of menu is impressive for a small restaurant and was delicious. I would certainly go back and would recommend to friends.

We've visited lots for lunch but had yet to try the evening menu and as my parents were visiting I thought we'd try it rather than the hotel. The tables were all busy so that is a good sign.We had two starters - deep fried Brie and a mussels and chorizo. Both very good. Food was hot as were plates. They even brought a finger bowl for after eating the mussels.Main courses were steak pie, duck, pork schnitzel and pork fillet. They were all cooked really well. They asked how I wanted the duck which was good. They were accompanied by piped mashed potato and vegetables. Dad said the steak pie was one of the best he had ever had, but as a treat he would have liked chips. There was no option of chips at all, which doesn't necessarily bother me, but sometimes when you are having a pie or steak it's nice to be able to have the option.Two desserts were had - sticky toffee pudding and chocolate cappuccino mousse. Both again were enjoyed and the STP was again acclaimed to be one of the best in a long time.The bill for the whole evening was £65. I thought that was reasonable and because you can take your own alcohol (they don't charge corkage) that probably knocked £30 off what we would have spent at the hotel.We will definitely go back again. They do a Mexican night on a Friday and I see are opening again once a month for Sunday lunch. Good to see the place doing so well.

Had a fantastic lunch here on Thursday, service was great, food delicious, portions size is generous and great value for money (kids meals especially), had to wait a few mins for a table due to being fully booked but it wasn't a problem, well worth the wait, will defo be back again soon

Great atmosphere resulting in a suberb meal. Staff very happy although very busy.Nothing was a problem inspite of having a full house

Visited recently whilst on business and felt it was a cafe and not great.. Disappointed.. The food was acceptable but not as nice as other places I have visited in Angus..

Having been for a meal on Friday and Saturday I was amazed at the extensive menu on both evenings with the additional choice of Mexican cuisine on Friday and special additional choices on Saturday. Both excellent, high quality food beautifully prepared and served by professional, friendly and courteous staff. I cannot agree with a previous review which stated that the menu was a copy of the Northern Hotel in Brechin as I visited it a few weeks ago and the Bakehouse menu bears no resemblance at all! Thoroughly recommend The Auld Bakehouse.

Had a pancake with bacon and maple syrup. Cappucino and a catch up with a friend.Served by the lovely Kelly. No complaints.

Popped in with a friend for lunch ...food was lovely . I had soup and pate and oatcakes . Presentation was superb . My friend had the Ploughman's lunch and a small soup ....she thoroughly enjoyed it . Service and friendliness of staff was second to none . Will definitely be back .

Yet again this restaurant has bent over backwards to make our magical. The chef was able to adjust many of meals to gluten free for my sister and he also made a separate menu for my daughter who is gluten and dairy free. Everyone left with a full stomach and a smile on their face. Many thanks.

This restaurant pulled out all the stops for a special celebration in line with their usual high standards of food and service. Good cooking, well presented. Delightful staff.

After sampling the delights of other brechin eating places thought i would give here ago to be honest wish i hadnt bothered menu was basically a carbon copy of northern hotel where we dined a few weeks before all this place had done was change a few things but in all the same and a much cheaper price which shows in the quality doesnt matter how nice you make the food look on a plate if the quality isnt there it just taste cheap place had friendly feel tho so that was one nice thing probably to distract the fact that chef has just went round getting ideas from other places instead of using own.would i eat here again??? Probably after all if money is tight and you need an average meal that could be done at home then yeah i suppose atleast someone else does the dishes

I recently visited The Auld Bakehouse as the guest of friends who were celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. The owners had opened specially for the occasion and had gone to a great deal of trouble to organise the event which went really well thanks to the excellent food and friendly service. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing!!

Fantastic venue, delicious food beautifully prepared and presented. Staff were so friendly, helpful, efficient and courteous. Thoroughly recommend The Auld Bakehouse. Well done and thanks.

We have eaten lunch & breakfast at the Auld Bakehouse a number of times since the new chef took over and we've never been disappointed. We decided to try out an evening meal at the restaurant and booked for their first Thursday opening. As it was the first night, it was quiet, but the atmosphere was still great. We were put at ease by a very friendly waitress who intuitively knew when to give us space and when to chat and to ask if we needed anything. The food was absolutely delicious - cooked to perfection and an ideal portion size. We had a little room for dessert and they didn't disappoint either - the best Sticky Toffee Pudding ever, according to my husband! We highly recommend a visit here - you won't be disappointed.

Private party of 40 people. Had an excellent lunch. Varied choice. Very good service. My beautifully cooked duck breast was served with a delicious sauce. The sticky toffee pudding was delicately flavoured with ginger & was so light.

Best breakfast I have had anywhere in a long time! The black pudding didn't come cremated on the plate, the tomatoes were cooked to perfection, the poached eggs were just right and their yolks we're golden! All in all FAB. The service was friendly, polite and efficient.

Had a great lunch and cater for kids. Great value for money. Good coffee. Home baking looks good. Will be back