The Coffee Neuk in West Lothian

After arriving at the coffee shop at 3.30, told that they were closing in half an hour, and if we wanted to sit outside, the tables and chairs would be removed soon, so they could only do take away. That was ok, we only wanted three coffees. Sorry we came in when we did, in hindsight we maybe should have gone to one of the many other coffee shops in Linlithgow, and spent our money there - and sorry for asking how to pronounce the word Neuk.

Delighted to have a local place that serves consistent quality food. Have never been disappointed. And the baked goods are top.

Went for coffee and cake with a friend. Despite the cafe being empty, we were directed to only sit on the seats on the left which had the built in benches with stools opposite. When we asked if we could sit on the chairs as we wanted to lean back, the waitress said to sit side by side on the benches. This is really a terrible way to treat customers. We walked out and certainly will not be returning.

Amazing home atmosphere and good place to enjoy amazing hot cake with ice-cream. Highly recommend to treat yourself before or after visiting Linlithgow Palace.

I enjoyed learning about the history whilst eating my ice cream. Ice cream could have been better =). Mum says the tea 👍 R

Amazing service and amazing food!!! The staff here go over and above for their customers! I had fallen ill and needed a birthday cake for my husbands birthday 🎂 it was late and the JJs bakers were closed. The staff at The Coffee Neuk called JJ bakers on my behalf, asked the staff to make me a cake overnight, then the Coffee Neuk girls picked it up for me in broxburn and took it to their cafe in linlithgow where I took my husband for his birthday lunch. The food was excellent and so were the milkshakes. The staff were lovely and showed fantastic customer service! Between the fajita, milkshake, and cake he loved his birthday. Thank you so much ladies. He loved it 🥰

Lovely wee place. If you're looking for food and service that us authentically Scottish, head in here. The white americano in drinking is really decent and the cakes are brilliant. Plus the kitchen smells right. Scottish stovies are clearly made properly.

The last time I visited this cafe was before the 2020 pandemic and I recall having a not bad lunch there. But I have to say that the breakfast rolls and coffees we had were disappointing. My wife could not drink her coffee because it tasted off and although I drank most of mine my stomach was unsettled for the rest of the day. As for the breakfast rolls, they were very disappointing. I had a black pudding and egg roll. Whatever the black pudding was it was like no other black pudding I have eaten. I couldn't finish it.....it was just not nice.

Voor Nederlanders een grappige naam Door deze naam, werden we natuurlijk nieuwsgierig en wilden we hier wel wat gaan drinken. Het is er niet groot, maar zag er wel goed uit. Dus ook wat lekkers te eten besteld en dat was lekker.

Visited on the 31st January for coffee and cake. Has the Coffee Neuk changed hands? Didn’t have the range of homemade cakes as previously but a lot of tray bakes. They used to always have an amazing cheese cake but I’ve not seen that since before the pandemic. It is still good but different.

Usually have an amazing time at the coffee neuk how ever this was the first time with my 10 month old I knew there wasn't a lot of space so didn't take the pram. There wasnt enough room to put up the high chair they had and staff weren't overly friendly about it either so decided to sit the little one on my lap. I needed to change her nappie but didn't have any changing area so we had to leave. Usually a lovely cafe but not kid friendly.

This cafe has a brilliant location but unfortunately is very average. This is due to 2 things: 1: service and front staff not very friendly 2: scones which are stale Such a shame because it could be a great wee place. We didn’t try other things on menu so can’t comment on that so perhaps the lunches are nice but with so many others to choose from they need to up their game. First time I had been

Had not visited Linlithgw for years. I only stay a few miles away in Falkirk.Went yesterday with my friend and came across The Coffee Neuk. A few seats outside, . beautifully decorated inside. Toilets spotless. Table service, young girl was very pleasant. Ordered cheese &ham toasties. Made with home baked bread and twi e as thick as normal toasties.Just melted in your mouth. Came with side salad, crisps and coleslaw. A meal unto itself. Reasonably priced. Would recommend it and will be back

We visited today and found the food to be excellent . Its slightly cramped as quite a small place but screens were in place amd staff sprayed tables when vacant. I had the Scottish breakfast which was so good. Everything was hot which is rare when you have a big selection on a plate . The fried egg was perfectly cooked and the black pudding , haggis and sausage were also cooked well. My son had soup and a bagel which also came with lovely coleslaw amd a well dressed side salad. Would definitely return when visiting Linlithgow

Stopped here intending on just having a decaff coffee. I then decided to have something to eat and choose from the breakfast menu [full scottish french american spanish & mexican]. amung other items the american which is 2 small plate sized pancakes with bacon but i asked if i could get sausage instead [not a problem] with maple syrup and all was very good. The staff were ok.

We stopped in for lunch on a busy Thursday. One of our group has a gluten allergy and the staff was happy to explain all the options, which were plentiful!. We had mac & cheese, a burger, a sandwich, scottish stovies and tea. It was all well prepared and tasty. The staff checked on us several times and were fun and engaging.

Ordered crispy baked potato with Heinz beans. I’m gluten intolerant. It has to be the worst Jacket potato I have ever had. It was soggy having been cooked in the microwave. The beans were mediocre and not cooked properly and all I could taste was some dressing which they had put on a side salad. Sorry won’t be back. They also take your money when you order making it difficult to complain afterwards.

Popped by for a drink and some cake whilst visiting Linlithgow. Sat at the outside tables which were okay. Have to go indoors to place order. Cakes were lovely, moist and fresh. Staff not rushing us away from our table so nice to be able to relax. Recommend if looking for a wee cake and drink

This is a lovely, comfortable cafe with pleasant staff and good food. There is a good selection of fillings to choose from for lunch. It is in a good location too. The plastic screens to divide tables ensures that it is very safe.

5 star service and food again. Our Cafe of choice on the High Street. Always friendly service. Today we had a selection of soups, sandwiches, panini, cheeseburger and managed to fit in some cakes and coffees too. Everyone in our group was very happy with their food and we had a good catch up in lovely Christmassy surroundings.

It has been a number of years since we visited the Cafe Neuk. It has been refurbished since our last visit. The service today was so efficient but friendly. We had toasted sandwiches and a roll with tea and coffee. All were excellent and my husband raved about the coffee. The only drawback is the lack of space and with partitions it seems smaller. Other wise we really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend a visit.

Popped in one morning for breakfast! Polite and great staff excellent fresh food and coffees were brill ! Well worth a visit

Cosy and pleasant place to sit with a view of the historic square. Super friendly staff. Everyone is made to feel at home. Wide choice of snacks, burgers, soups, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, drinks at really affordable prices. Just visit this small cafe after visiting Linlithgow Palace right there and just around the corner. I would highly recommend.

French toast with mapel syrop and bacon soft, buttery and bacon crossy. Soup of the day very teasty and delicate, flavoured with herbs. Nice friendly service and relaxing athmosphere.

Stopped for a bite to eat and tea and coffee. Lovely menu choice. Very nice and managed to sit outside. Very efficient and good covid regulations in place. Would recommend.

We visited while on a day trip and despite being anxious about sitting indoors just now due to Covid-19 we felt so safe with the measures put in place. There is hand sanitiser as you enter and screen dividers are between tables. The staff explained the changes and loved the name stickers on their face shields! My daughter had a toastie which came with salad and coleslaw, I ordered a fruit scone with coffee and my husband had the incredible Victoria sponge. Great food, great service and great measures in place for Covid-19

We came here for lunch after being driven out of another nearby cafe by the loud piped music. No such problem with the Coffee Neuk. The only noise here was the buzz of friendly conversation from the clientele. I got the impression that most of these were regular customers, which is a good sign. The cafe was very busy (another good sign) but they found a table for us straight away. The seating was a little cramped, but not so much that it was a problem. We were served fairly quickly, and although the lady who served us seemed very rushed, she was still welcoming and friendly. We had no complaints about the food. We ordered soup, baked potatoes, salad and cake. The menu lays no claim to being haute cuisine, but it was more than adequate, both for quality and quantity. And the prices were very reasonable. Note that this was at lunch time. I noticed that they also do afternoon tea for something like £15 per person, which seems remarkably expensive for this sort of establishment, but no doubt their regulars think it worthwhile.I'll definitely come back to the Coffee Neuk next time I am in Linlithgow.

Had lunch here on Sunday. Place was very busy which is a good sign , but the waitress was very helpful in accommodating us. Nice plate of homemade lentil soup which was just what we were looking for . Many things on the menu looked great. Would definitely go back .

Lo mejor fue el trato tan cercano, amable y agradable de la mujer que nos atendió. Pedimos unos combos que eran una sopa (riquísima) y un segundo plato con bocadillo/wrap y acompañamiento de ensalada y nachos. Todo de gran calidad y muy bueno, encima nada caro. Nos sirvieron muy rápido y estuvimos cómodas en un ambiente muy cálido

Great food, good prices and very friendly staff. My parter said the soup was the best soup he’d ever tasted - and that’s saying something!

Cozy little cafe just done the hill from Linlithgow Palace. People very friendly and food great. The cafe sits on the corner of the historic Linlithgow Cross.

Enjoyed would return Lovely quaint place, plenty on offer, friendly staff. Then looked in gallery next door

We stopped off here after visiting the palace on a very blustery day. Staff were very friendly and the food was very tasty. It was so nice, we had coffee and cake to take away! Clearly a favourite with locals, the banter between the waiter and the ladies who lunch was hilarious! Would definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Called in here for lunch on the off/chance after doing the palace. Nice ambience, pleasant service, good range of lunch menu. Food and tea went down very well. Very nice range of cakes. Seems to be used by locals which is always a good sign! Would definitely come back if in area again.

Not a bad word to say about this place. Lovely staff, food and atmosphere. A great place to eat before exploring the palace.

Cosy and pleasant place to sit with a view of the historic square. Pleasant staff, wide choice of snacks, pastries and drinks. Just visit this small coffee shop and have coffee or tea and something to eat after visiting the Palace. It's good idea at all...

Atrractive little place with great home baking, bacon rolls and other stuff that may take tour fancy. Nice people too. Very handy for the palace, loch etc.

Visited on Saturday to stop in for a coffee and some lunch, after a visit to the palace. The cafe was very busy but we were seated quickly. There was lots to choose from on the menu and I opted for the BLT, it did the trick. I also ordered an americano which was nice and hot. Service was quick and effiecient, for what seemed to be a busy lunch. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will defo be back.

Left me feeling disappointed in when the chef refused to cook eggs on toast. A little bit of friendly customer service goes a long way.

Stopped into this lovely wee Cafe today with friends,food was delicious, had a soup deal which was good value for money, staff very pleasant and couldn't do enough, we also took a few cakes home, loads to choose from, can't wait to try more, will be back.

En una de esas excursiones que hay en Edimburgo, en el recorrido aparece el pueblo de Linlithgow, con una localización de la serie Outlander (Linlithgow Palace) que es toda una sorpresa y vertiginosa vista la que tiene desde su torre más alta.

Delicious food, mac cheese and soup for us. Young fella that served us very polite, friendly and helpful. Quick service.

I went in here with a friend, firstly we were told we couldn’t sit at the table we chose and had to sit where we were told. We had a hot drink and a scone, when we were paying for it we commented on how nice the scones were and she replied ‘you took your time to eat it’. After that comment we will never be back, there are other places in Linlithgow we can go to.

A limited range of food but tasty and well presented. Good Service. Quite expensive for what you get

Just ran into this Cafe by chance as we had no breakfast so far.. just wanted some cafe and when we saw the cakes at the entrance, the decision was made. And - they were as great as they looked like! The room was very charming and we learned it was an old firehouse and what the remains thereof were. The last owner wanted to hold it as a family business and found a daughter in law to take care of it - and she does a wonderful job!

The minute you step in, you can feel the warmth and welcoming spirit of the place. I've been there two years ago and the lady recognized me, and asked about my wife. Amazing. Anyway, I am not very enthusiastic about Scottish breakfast, but this was no problem at all. I've been asked what I wanted and I got it, although it was not on the menu at all. Anther day we came in at lunch for a soup, and they got a lentil soup to die for, one of the best ever had.

Ordered 2 wraps and 3 drinks. The wraps were toasted (more like a panini) and they forgot one of the coffees. The tables are quite squashed in and it was particularly busy when we visited. Staff were friendly.

Service was good but that's about it. Ordered a cheese, tomato and pickle wrap but when I received it the tortilla chips did not come with it as advertised. The wrap also didn't contain any pickles. Instead I got a very horrid chutney that completely overpowered the taste of everything else in the wrap. Salad was completely drenched in salad cream rendering it uneatable. Sad to say I probably won't return.

Small cafe just outside the Palace, coffee was ok but cannot comment on food. Not much room indoors and gets fairly busy

Кафе в двух шагах от замка Линлитгоу, и не надо ничего искать. Есть печёная картошка, салаты, своя выпечка. Порции большие. Можно сытно перекусить. Недостаток - многовато соуса, надо просить без него.

We visited here after a visit to the Palace. The cinnamon and Apple scone was tasty and lovely Earl Grey tea. Nice friendly staff.

Stannade till för en lunch på Coffee Neuk efter en intensiv förmiddag med sightseeing. Trots att alla bord var upptagna när vi anlände behövde vi bara vänta några minuter på att få plats. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Godaste tomatsoppan jag ätit.

Called in for a coffee before we set off back to our holiday cottage. Asked if they had soya milk and the young girl proudly announced yes and that they also had almond milk. The cakes looked lovely, sadly I'd already had my quota for the day. If I'm honest the latte was served too hot but once it cooled down I could taste it properly. We sat outside as we had our dog with us. Wasn't the best idea as shortly after, the bin lorry came along - at least the lady driving it made us laugh with her banter!

Despite living in the area for over 30 years, this was my first visit to The Coffee Neuk.

This café is a gem, we had a soup and sandwich which were lovely. We tried to ignore the delicious homemade cakes on display, but we eventually succumbed and had a slice each. Good food, great staff, very friendly and a pleasant atmosphere. We will be back!!!

I just love this place so friendly and the centre of linlithgow. I have visited on many occasions but this time I had soup and sandwich the soup (Scotch Broth) took me back 18yrs to my nanas soup, although I did suggest butter beans and it would be perfect. I loved introducing my friend to this little nugget of a place and when we left she asked me when we were going back, I said next week.

We had here one of the best scones we’ve ever eaten! We picked apples & cinnamon but the ones with cherries also looked delicious. This place makes a perfect stop before or after the visit to the Palace. Apparently still family run, since 70s.

Stumbled on this cafe by chance whilst visiting Linlithgow Palace and were were blown away with the quality of their home cooked food. The place was packed and we sat next to a table of eight Spanish tourists who really enjoyed themselves. Fantastic service from the owner and the young girl that served us. Their home made cakes were first class. We will definitely go back again in the future.

We stopped by Linlithgow on a tour. Scones were cakey (the gluten free one turned to paste and glued your mouth). Lattes were mostly milk and far too hot, tasted scalded. The space was nice and so were the people, but that's about it.

The cakes in here really are worth a visit for. We had a bakewell & a millionaires shortbread, both were fresh, moist & full of flavour. The coffee was also hot & tasty. The service was warm, friendly & quick. Absolutely worth a visit!

this cafe is in the square of Linlithgow and there was a car show on when we were there so interesting. the soup was great and lots of it so you can have soup deal for lunch and staff very nice and helpful. well worth a visit.

We stopped by today for lunch after visiting Linlithgow Palace. We were greeted warmly by staff, menu had lots of choice, we had the soup and sandwich/roll combo. Food was lovely and service provided was great!

Customer service was excellent - the lady serving us was very nice and friendly. The food was good too. The place is small but cute. I found it very interesting that at the back of the menu there was a little story of the place. Highly recommended

I was part of a filming crew who visited The Coffee Neuk back in December. The food and service were so good that we went back again recently.

I popped in yesterday for a wee coffee and cake with my partner for Valentine’s Day, I was very impressed with the service and standard of food. All the home baking looks amazing!!!

I was part of a filming crew who stopped in here for lunch in December. Mary was extremely accommodating prior to our visit, organising a great selection of soup and sandwiches for us on a extremely cold winters day.

Service was great and the food definitely was amazing but the best thing about my visit was the cakes I bought a few for takeaway as well the ginger loaf was fantastic baked by someone who takes pride in there baking

Ordered the iced ginger loaf, when it arrived I was very disappointed as it was the end piece of the loaf and only really half a slice of cake. This slice should not have been served as it was cut at an angle therefore the bottom of the slice was wafer thin. I felt cheated as it was really only half a slice but I was still charged full price. The cake was also dry, probably as it was the end piece. The tea was nice but I'm still waiting for the glass of water I asked for and I had to wait ages for my order to be taken although it wasn't that busy.

Visited for lunch as had been before. Excellent value, very tasty soup and hearty helpings. Will definitely be back

After visiting the Palace this was the perfect spot for a quick bite to eat. The staff were attentive, efficient and friendly. The menu was not vast, but plenty of options. The food arrived hot and fresh and was enjoyed by all. The cafe had a warm welcoming busy atmosphere. The tables were cleaned speedily after use. Excellent service.

Popped in for coffee as 2 mins away from the palace ruins. Food was tasty and plentiful. All seats taken which is always a good sign. I would recommend the French toast

Visit this lovely wee place often and food is always fresh and tasty. Staff are always attentive and happy to help. Can get very busy but service and standards never drop. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the town

Popped in for a spot of lunch with a friend on the fly.

We almost walked right past this cute coffee shop, but I’m glad we didn’t. We stopped in on a raw, rainy day just to get a hot drink, and were very pleasantly surprised. They have a nice lunch menu, delicious desserts, and very friendly service. The coffee was good, too!!

Two of us had lunch in The Coffee Neuk. There was plenty of good choices on the menu. I had soup and a coronation chicken wrap and my friend had soup followed by a panini. The total price was 19 pounds, which included 2 soft drinks. This was a good lunch.

We three dropped into this lovely little cafe for a quick Sunday lunch and were promptly seated and attended to by Mary. The service was very friendly and efficient, with our lunch orders arriving quickly. We all enjoyed our various selections from the Neuk’s ‘traditional’ menu options.

We visited here whilst at Linlithgow Palace. My wife , daughter and I all had ‘ soup/sandwich/toastie . All were homemade , nice and warm, very pleasant and staff very attentive.

We dropped in for lunch, mid journey. The staff were lovely, served a great cup of tea, and the food was nice (bacon ciabatta).

I stopped in for a bite prior to visiting Linlithgow Palace. The tea and scone with cream was excellent. I also had the macaroni and cheese which was good as well. Wifi is available. The Coffee Neuk was a great way to warm up on a rainy day.

We visited quickly for coffee (but returned later for takeaway sandwiches). The cafe has lovely comfortable seating and friendly staff who provide excellent quick service. There are a great selection of cakes and local fudge (you can sample this). The menu is good with hot and cold food listed and provides a history of the premises.

Petit café où l'on peut déjeuner, c'est petit mais agréable, la nourriture est bonne pour du rapide et surtout pas chère, le service fait par des adolescents est impeccable. Je recommande

Very personable and homely with a great view over the town square and the facade of the town hall. Service was prompt and welcoming.The coffee and Mars bar cake was just the job.

Visited the Coffee Neuk in Linlithgow yesterday on our travels, soup was lovely, bread a bit dry for my soup’n’sandwich combo, however, my better half’s toastie was the best she ever had...coffee was exactly how I like it, strong...

Lovely coffee - in a real mug rather than a small soup bowl!! - with delicious cake. We sat outside as it was a lovely day but I would say however that it is overcrowded inside. The toilets are at the back of the cafe and it is a VERY tight squeeze between the tables and, if busy I don't see how you could actually get past at all!

This is a family owned cafe that is very close to Linlithgow Palace. It serves the usual fare found in a coffee shop. A good selection of scones, cakes, etc. It was small and cozy and the staff were wonderful. Seating was also available outside.

My friend and I popped in today for a light lunch which was excellent. Normally side salads are quite boring but this was a pleasure to eat and tasty. The pot of tea was great and fresh. My experience in a lot of cafes nowadays is they have no idea how to make a pot of tea. All round the filled rolls and home baking was a treat.

Great place for breakfast, cakes and chilling out with nice views. Great service too and nothing is too much. Would recommend. Enjoy.

We found the staff really helpful in this cafe and but the lunch we had was just average. What really let it down was the flavoured milk, passing as milkshake which it definitely wasn't. Disappointing and could be so much better.

We took the grandchildren (5&7) during a school holiday to Linlithgow Palace and dropped in here by chance for a bite of lunch- not looking for anything special. The Paninis, with a large choice and with a good salad, went down very well, as did my choice of Bacon and Egg rolls - absolutely delicious. The Coffee and tea we ordered was generous and very acceptable. the cakes, afterward, were tasty - and substantial. Total cost for a leisurely lunch for the four of us was just over thirty five pounds and was good value. The young staff was very helpful and pleasant and the best?? No background music! A place to be treasured and we'll happily go back again. Thank you all very much.

Dropped in for Coffee and Bacon Roll - had to have two! Not the cheapest, but generous filling is worth it.

We stopped off here after it was recommended by our tour guide Gregor, and we wernt disappointed. Food and coffee are lovely. Lots of homemade cakes to choose from which we couldn't resist. Lovely little cafe x

went for lunch - brilliant , great value and service. great local photos round the walls with stories

When we visit Linlithgow Palace with our friends we always come here for lunch. Everything is home made and quality of food and service is really good. Today we had Stovies followed by copious cups of tea and coffee. I was lucky enough to get the last piece of cheesecake which was fabulous. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, friendly and efficient. Look forward to the next visit. Thank you.

Very friendly, helpful staff. We were warned of a delay with food because the place was full, but the full food order was out within 10 minutes! Loved the Scottish breakfast and everything was great value.

What a welcome change to go to a cafe near closing, (20mins) and be welcomed in. The lovely staff insisted that it was not to late and made us very welcome. Coffee and homemade empire biscuits were both delicious and very reasonably priced. Definitely be back again.

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