The Clootie Dumpling Cafe in Perth & Kinross

Lovely tea room very good service by the couple running it My wife says it's the best cheese scone she has ever tasted My clootie dumpling was delicious The tea comes with a 3 way timer for weak medium strong levels of tea Would highly recommend

What a lovely place this is! Beautiful food served by friendly owner. I had the clootie dumpling and my husband had cheese tart. Highly recommended

Lovely wee place , the service was great, vrry friendly , our coffee was delicious , but unfortunately our cakes a bit dry

We enjoyed the offering here. A compact menu comprising of excellent homemade options. The presentation of everything was so thoughtful, from the tea cups to the jewel-like salad garnished with fresh fruits. The range of teas was impressive including organic brews, and we heard people commenting how good the coffee was. On the sweet side the cakes were lovely. Regret not trying the clootie as we were too full but it looked amazing, next time ! Family run business with interesting historical family photos and art work on display. A very unique atmosphere and friendly proprietors.

This is my favourite place to stop for lunch, or just a coffee, while driving down the A9. It's so much nicer than stopping in a coffee chain or service station. Last week I had lunch. The menu is small – just quiche of the day or soup of the day, if you want something savoury – but they are always excellent. On this occasion, the soup looked like the healthier option, but I had a mature cheddar and caramelised onion quiche which was lovely and rich. They have a range of cakes and desserts, though I rarely have these.

The selection was small, but the quality was excellent. You could have home made soup or quiche. I had one and my husband had the other and they were both fantastic. We followed this up with a delicious portion of clootie dumpling which was large enough for us to share. This is very slightly off the beaten path. Close enough that it is still handy for the Main Street, but far enough away to avoid the larger crowds that the Main Street attracts. Well worth a visit.

Popped in while visiting Dunkeld for the day first customers as it had just.opened at 11am friendly greeting from owner order taken by waitress complete with mop cap as it is a quirky place which I loved hubby had latte and round of homemade shortbread which he enjoyed.I had breakfast tea served with.a china cup and saucer and the most delicious fruit scone and strawberry jam which are made fresh every day. Toilets were also spotless will return if in area again.

This is a great little cafe just off the main square in Dunkeld. We've been twice and it has excelled on both occasions. The last time we went, we had a cheese and onion quiche which probably surpasses all other quiches we've ever tasted. Absolutely marvellous

Went with a friend for lunch. The menu font is sooooooo small we could hardly read it! The menu only had cakes and drinks, no lunch items such as sandwiches etc. The owner husband came over and we enquired if we were too late for lunch. He laughed weirdly at us and said in a smutty tone "we don't serve SANDWICHES here".... we were like, oh sorry, we thought this was a cafe...he then listed one soup and one tart that they sold, emphasising the HOMEMADE ingredients. Without much choice we both chose the tart. He then asked if that's all we wanted, no hot drinks or cake. We said if we had room we would like cake. He asked what we wanted, we repeated that we would like to wait to see if we had room for cake. He asked again what we wanted and said he would bring them after the tart...for the 3rd time we repeated that we would like to wait. The whole conversation was odd and weird and we felt quite uncomfortable. The tart was very unamazing sadly. Won't be going back

Fantastic little spot, beware as you may pass it since it looks closed! But as soon as you step through the door you are given a warm welcome and surrounded by fantastic baked delights. Can safely say it’s also home to the best mocha I’ve had!

The Cloutie Dumpling in Dunkeld exceeds all expectations ; Beautiful decor , a warm welcome by Mike and Jacinta the owners followed by delicious soup , a lovely coffee and a huge slice of their famous Cloutie Dumpling topped with whipped cream.

The most welcoming host and staff. Very quaint eclectic wee tea room with, of course, a huge hame made Clootie Dumpling. We, however, opted for the scones that could not have been any fresher or tastier. The tea came with a timer to select your perfect cuppa and bone china cup. Very clean and well presented toilet area too.

Just love this place Staff are accommodating of me & my son, and are very helpful & thoughtful Great cakes, chocolate cake 😋

Only a few items on the menu but lots of cakes. We had the soup, followed by dumpling and Victoria sponge. All SO tasty. Wee cosy shop. So glad we stopped!

Best coffee I’ve had in a long time. Tasty soup with a large Scottish roll and butter. A large selection of lovely home-made cakes. We had Clootie Dumpling, and White & dark chocolate meringue, both large portions and served with fresh whipped cream. Lovely!

This is a hidden gem in Perthshire - and the couple who runs the Clootie Dumpling Cafe knows how to deliver great and delicious home bake. With real ambience, very friendly and efficient service this is a place run by people who are passionate about what they do (a lot of trendy independent cafes in the cities, yes Edinburgh, could learn from here). This place adds greatly to the character and charm of Dunkeld and the beautiful nature around, and it is quality places like this that attract more quality shops and restaurants; it shows when you walk around the historic town. This cafe is not a lunch place, nor does it claim to be, but you can get a nice homemade soup or delicious tart before you indulge in a great variety of fresh homemade delicious scones and cakes. All served with freshly brewed quality teas and coffees, a choice of small (for kids) or a bigger mug of hot chocolate with proper cream of course and/or marshmallows. Served flawlessly on pretty china and by the friendly owners who welcome you as a special guest. What a great and charming little business you have built here - and you should be applauded adding so much value to the Scottish countryside! Go - and take someone who deserves a special experience out in beautiful Perthshire.

This a place we regularly visit when we are in Dunkeld and today we popped in for lunch. The soup and scone was first class as usual, and their home being could not be better.

Absolutely nothing we could eat . We asked for soup and then asked what kind…sweet potato and butternut squash which we don’t like…we left as being diabetic we don’t eat cakes…so woke…won’t be back…not a single meat item on the menu

Just excellent.Friendly welcome, absolutely first class dumpling, pop in if you get the chance, you won’t be disappointed.

Wonderful little shop on the walk to the cathedral. Very friendly and lovely shop. Opportunity to try clootie dumpling, which was quite tasty. Great gingerbread cake.

We discovered this cafe on a recent road trip and so glad we did, it's an absolute delight. The couple running it are so charming and welcoming. It was lunchtime so we sat in the lovely little courtyard and opted for coffee and a slice of the homemade clootie dumpling, absolutely delicious. We left bearing more slices of clootie dumpling for our breakfasts and promising to return in the future.

A lovely cafe very well situated and delightfully done out. We three adults sat outside with our dog which was lovely. Two had soup and one had flan all of which were very tasty and nicely presented. The three of us then had Clootie dumpling which was very good. The owners and staff are very welcoming people providing a great service. The lady owner is an excellent cook. A great visit and we highly recommend you go.

This is a great spot for a coffee or light meal after a walk along the river bank. The decor reflects the area with beautiful old family and other photos. Tables are well spaced and were scrupulously clean. We enjoyed a cappuccino (him) and tea for me along with a shared piece of delicious ginger cake. The tea came with a delicate china cup and saucer along with a timer to give the drinker the desired tea strength. Staff were welcoming and efficient. I could find nothing to criticise.

The latte was excellent. A nice shot of coffee with beautifully textured milk. The fresh homemade cakes were delicious. The staff were friendly and polite. A truly five star experience.

Bought 2slices of Clootie Dumpling to take away and while the dumpling itself was tasty I was charged £3.20 per very thin slice. Not worth £6.40

What a find. Tucked away near the cathedral this delightful cafe was well worth a visit. Proper tea in a pot and an excellent coffee. My husband said his flapjack was to die for. If you’re going to Scotland this must be somewhere you have...

This is our favourite cafe in Scotland. Mike & Jacinta have created something amazing here. Jacinta's home-made cooking and baking is just exceptional; she is also a talented artist and her pictures adorn the walls. Mike looks after the coffees and service which he delivers...

Very needed after a long walk. Great tasting cakes! We appreciated them very much and everyone was very friendly

Absolutely fantastic coffee shop. Authentic scones and cakes with lovely coffee. The atmosphere and ambiance gave a warm homely feeling. The clootie dumpling is just as I remember from my childhood. Great scones too

Dropped into the Clootie Dumpling while in Dunkeld. Fantastic welcome, brilliant coffee and cakes of exceptional quality. My wife had ginger cake with lemon frosting while I had clootie dumpling. While never admitting that it was up to my Mother’s or Granny’s standard, it was...

Staff very friendly and helpful. Stopped for a morning coffee , whilst visiting Dunkeld. Coffee was lovely and cakes were super. Had the carrot muffin and chocolate Victoria, both were moist and tasty. This is a coffee shop that is a must if in the...

We found this little place by accident. And what a find it was. The menu was very basic with a choice of soup or tart which appealed to both of us as we know that you can't have a massive menu and execute it all...

I have eaten there now 6+ times...mostly cakes. The food is just excellent especially the meringues ( which are out of this world). It is a vegetarian cafe with the soups and savoury tarts so delicious, I would become a vegetarian! The staff are superb,...

We had not been to Dunkeld for a couple of years and we always remembered this coffee shop, previously known as Spill the Beans. We thought it was great before, but new owners took over the business in 2019 and have raised the bar even...

Cute authentic little cafe with home made pastries. Very friendly staff too. The granny’s recipe Clootie Dumpljng was great with an original taste. 👍

A lovely little cafe that is worth the trip out of Edinburgh. The staff are so kind and helpful. I had the days soup and my husband loved their traditional baked food the dumpling. A classic spot that gives you a feel of what this...

Delighted to see the Clootie Dumpling cafe of Dunkeld open for a lunch stop. You’ll find it as you head towards the Cathedral from the Main Street. Enjoyed home made ‘Split green pea’ soup followed by a home made ‘Mince pie with fresh cream’ washed...

Found the little cafe whilst wondering through Dunkeld, it was full but owner told us to come back in 20mins and boy, we were glad we did. The lunch menu only has two things on it, soup or quiche, don’t let this put you off...

We recently visited The Cloutie Dumpling and between the three of us , sampled the soup , cheese tart , cakes, coffees , tea , coffee and of course the Cloutie dumpling. The food and cakes were deliciously moorish , the drinks just perfect and...

What more can you ask for? An extremely friendly welcome, quirky surroundings and delicious food. We were having a late lunch and the cheese and leek tart with slaw was exactly right. All home made by the lovely lady from Lancashire, whose husband is front...

The cafe was full, I can understand why with all the great reviews, I popped in to buy a few slices of clootie dumpling to sample. The assistant said they were too busy to serve me. I offered to come back later, but he said...

What a delightful surprise was in store when we visited on a busy Saturday lunchtime. We were lucky enough to get a table out in the wee back courtyard. I only wanted a cappuccino or two, as I don't do lunch. My husband was after...

Discovered this tea room on walk round Dunkeld. Best home baked scones , lovely friendly service and despite all tables full as soon as they opened doors in morning service very quick. Lovely tea and pretty and comfortable surroundings. Can’t wait to go back and...

Had lunch in the Cafe Monday 6th September and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience for such a simple thing. The homemade soup was superb. This was followed by the clootie dumpling that reminded me of the way my Mother made it. But special mention needs...

I have to say we were really impressed by the service, cakes and coffee! The entire team could but be more helpful for a takeaway order and the entire process to order was a pleasure. I was really impressed by the coffee and the flat...

The staff are very sweet and helpful. The cakes are delicious. The coffee is excellent. The toilets are spotless. Dogs are allowed in the garden. COVID 19 rules are applied extremely well. If you combine all these things together, I have yet to find a...

This was our first visit to this cafe and we will certainly be back. There is an excellent selection of home baking and we were each delighted with our different choices.

Popped in here a few days ago, for cup of tea. First of all the Covid "protection" regime is excellent! There was a wonderful selection of home made cakes. We chose a slice (each) of "Jaffa Cake" a lovely cake with a marmalade centre and...

Everything here is home-made with love and care. The variety of cakes are amazing - but be quick, they soon go! Soup and savoury tart is all you need for a tasty lunch and the coffee is great too. Charming atmosphere with a homely feel....

The magical name of this cafe is virtually guaranteed to entice you in from Cathedral Street, a quaint, historic byway in the centre of the lovely town of Dunkeld, in Perth and Kinross. We had considered lunching outdoors but a sneaky wind blew that idea...

Top marks from us!! Such a friendly warm welcome from all the staff, cosy quaint atmosphere , immaculately clean ( especially toilet facilities, Covid safe too, which makes a change from some🤭) The Food is delicious, fresh and homemade at its best, I had the...

Really nice place with great coffee. Friendly greeting by staff in olde worlde aprons. We only had a drink but the menu looked ok as did the cakes. Clean loos always a bonus.

Popped into this fabulous little cafe as we were passing! The staff were very friendly and very Covid aware squirting and cleaning! Sat outside in the sun with our little dog and ordered the clothe cake and a pot of tea, which is the owners...

Lovely wee cafe with excellent service and excellent food. Perfect for a day in Dunkeld. Food here is all home made and absolutely delicious!

Visited this adorable little cafe yesterday. Such a lovely, quaint little cafe serving the most wonderful coffee and such delicious cakes. All the cakes are homemade and this really shows . The cafe owner is a lovely, friendly lady and made us most welcome. Will...

We arrived for a light lunch. The cafe was full so as the rain had just stopped we were happy to be seated in the small garden. We waited while the seats and table were set out and dried for us. It was delightful with...

Had a lovely cup of tea at this amazing wee cafe last week. I had a very nice experience with that, covid safe and very welcoming place. I decided to go back for my lunch too. Definitely was a good idea. Had a soup of...

Great wee place! Dumpling to die for. Great staff! For people who think you it is overpriced. Tosh! You get what you pay for...delicious!

Lovely cafe, run by 2 very helpful people. Tried the clootie dumping after a discussion and found it delicious. Enjoyable short stop on my way further north. I would highly recommend the coffee, dumpling and service

Time to perfection after a walk around the Cathedral...we missed the big queue...phew....catered for 4 hungry adults and a dog. Soup and tart was fabulous....very well presented and tastes wonderful....our waitress was the chef too ...well done 👏. Quick service and we didn't feel rushed...

We visited on Monday 19th October. We tried to come in with our dog but during these strange COVID times, the dog friendly room was in use. We decided to put the dog back to car and eat here anyway, so glad we did. The...

Used this place twice on our recent trip to Dunkeld. Great coffee, tasty cakes, scones and shortbread, nice and clean, lovely friendly couple running the place. Highly recommend to one and all!!

Lovely stop on way up north! really friendly staff and delicious coffee and cake to wander around this beautiful place

Me and my partner stumbled across this when we where out for a walk today, the staff where very friendly. We shared a hot chocolate and an amazing Jaffa cake, (not that kind) apparently this cake was gluten free, it did say it on the...

Popped into this cafe for lunch today. Was offered soup or tart for lunch. The tart was a delicious slice of quiche with home made coleslaw.

We stopped at the Clootie Dumpling by chance, and we are so very glad we did. Fantastic service by both owners, absolutely delicious home cooked food followed by wonderful home baking. There is a huge range of cakes for such a small place, and everything...

Stopped for coffee and the Clootie Dumpling after a stroll round Dunkeld. Small and cosy Café. Good cupo coffee and the dumpling was almost as good as my late grandfathers.

My partner and I visited the Clootie Dumpling after having had a pleasant walk along the riverside enjoying the beauty of the trees in autumn, The cafe had a good selection of cakes and hot drinks. I had the frosted ginger cake which was moist...

My partner and i found this little café by accident, And we are so glad we went in. We appreciate in how everyone must work in just now. So we decided to pop in and mange to get a seat outside to the rear of...

They don't have a big menu it's really just a tart or soup from what I seen followed by cakes. The tart was very delicious tho! The place was so cute also!

I can’t understand the ‘sterile’ comment in the previous review. We loved this coffee shop had Coffee, tea scone and gluten free cake. The staff were very helpful and professional. The cafe is beautifully clean but nice decor. Great choice of cakes go for it!

While the dumpling was good it lacked something that others places are managing to still find. While it is difficult for places to operate as “normal” there is a certain sterility about the place that left us cold. In fact it was so cold within...

We had a lovely cup of coffee and a few slices of dumpling. The dumpling came with cream which was fabulous.. I'd never had dumpling with cream before but it was a brilliant addition. Service was a little slow... but I feel that lots of...

Well prepared for Covid-19 conditions! Offer soup and tart of the day along with delicious cakes and lovely spot for tea / coffee pre or post walk in the area. Lovely atmosphere inside and great miniature garden in Summer. Portions could be a tad larger...

When in Dunkeld this little gem is off the high street was an amazing find. Just right for a light lunch or a cake, this place is hard to match. Well sanitized tables inside or in a lovely little courtyard, this quaint place has something...

Visited today for lunch. Superb wee cafe hidden away in side street but well worth looking for. Sat out in tiny garden in the sunshine. Only 2 choices for lunch - soup or quiche - we both chose quiche - and it was delicious. I...

What an absolutely lovely wee coffee shop! We visited yesterday morning for coffee and cake and the people who run the Clootie Dumpling couldn’t have been more friendly or welcoming if they tried! Genuinely friendly welcome. We had a carrot cake cupcake and a slice...

Visited here for the first time yesterday. What a great little place. Lovely decor and had a really quaint feel to it! Which I love! Had the parsnip and apple soup which was really very tasty. And caramel shortbread for afters! Staff very friendly and...

Visited this cafe during a day trip to Dunkeld. The owner was very helpful in catering to a vegan, even offered to make a coffee differently especially to suit me. The vegan lemon and elderflower cake was also delicious. I'd definitely recommend visiting this cafe...

So pleased to have a lovely cuppa out of best china instead of a horrible plastic or paper cup. Accompanied on their tiny deck by delicious home baked cake. Warm welcome , dog welcome , what’s not to like

We stopped off for a quick cuppa to warm up after a soggy dig walk. This is where I broke my diet... real clootie dumpling. I had a small portion and my partner took the huge portion. We were not disappointed. Must be 30 years...

Excellent clootie dumpling! Came here with family for tea and a clootie dumpling , we had never tried it before and would definitely recommend Lovely loose leaf tea

This wonderful cafe opened in November 2019 and what a welcome addition to Dunkeld it is. Great selection of specialty teas, coffee and delicious cake made in house. Love the interiors and the warm welcome from the owners. We will definitely be back and I’ll...

Stopped in here for a coffee. Very quaint little tearoom, pleasant atmosphere, friendly welcoming staff and cakes to die for!

We were with 8 and fitted perfectly in the quaint left part of the building. A very impressive selection of coffee and cakes on offer, but I had to order the Clootie Dumpling. It was delicious, as was my double espresso. One of my friends...