The Courtyard Coffee & Gift Shop in Highland

fabulous place to eat - good food lovely atmosphere - friendly staff - had haggis panini and ham and cheese toastie - absolutely tasty

Visited with friends 1 of who was in a wheel chair . Place was packed full but they rushed and cleared a table for us and magpie us welcome . Food was pretty good and staff lovely .

My husband and I came here for lunch on Friday. We often have coffee and cake here so we know it’s good. We both chose Highland Melt Panini, which has Cockburn Haggis and Mozzarella, served with side salad and we also had a portion of their special fries. Our food was delicious, served by lovely waitress. Very busy when we were there, some tables reserved. Definitely recommended.

A quick bowl of soup. Always busy but served quickly by efficient friendly staff. Soup hot and tasty. Useful location as close to ev charge points.

It's obviously a very busy establishment but we found the customer service lacking. We were greeted by a pleasant young waitress who tried to sit us at a free table. An older woman boomed down from behind the counter, saying, 'can't sit there'. We didn't know where to look, including the waitress. It was very embarrassing as she also said try the back room, then 'no you can't sit there, they are reserved. Needless to say I doubt we will return

We were looking to have our lunch here and were being shown to a table when all of a sudden a loud screeching woman screamed across the whole restaurant from behind the counter 'No, they can't sit there, it's reserved' She was so loud and everyone turned their heads in our direction! How embarrassing for us and for the young girl who was showing us to the table. This screeching woman was quite hideous in her manner - No words of apology, just screaming across the floor at us!!! The young girl then led us to a table out back but came back a minute later and told us this table was also reserved. We just left and certainly will not be returning BUT whoever is in charge of this establishment, have a word with the screecher and get her to do some customer service training!!!!!

Terrible service with incredibly rude woman in charge at the main counter screaming at the nice young waitress that was trying to help us find a table. She was shouting no they can't have that. Were shown to back tables but told that we had to leave as reserved. That is understandable but rudeness, shouting and embarrassment is not what I would expect for Highland service. I would not recommend this place for that reason alone, despitenot eating here as no respect for customer or fellow staff member at all

We visited Dingwall after our tour at the Singleton Distillery. I looked up possible places for lunch and was recommended the Courtyard Coffee Shop. Be sure to use sat/nav or Google maps because it’s not visible when driving through the small town centre. It’s effectively behind the shops! It can be accessed from the car park at Lidl. There’s space for outdoor dining but we ate inside the airy and clean coffee shop. We enjoyed the soup and sandwiches ( and can get a half sandwich/ soup combo which was generous) as well the excellent bakes. I think you can get bacon rolls and other brunch items most of the day. Friendly and efficient service, well worth a visit.

We had to wait for a table but boy was it worth the wait we both had soup different flavours then we both had the special toastie it was piping hot very tasty and so filling the side salad was fresh and the coleslaw was one of the best I have tasted . We will both return here when we are back in the area. The service was quick and efficient which added to our great lunch

We love this cafe and always choose it when passing through Dingwall. Service iis so friendly and they have a wonderful range of cakes and more substantial food dishes. This time were just here for cakes and coffee and very much enjoyed all we had. The place is very clean and welcoming and has some outside tables for good weather.

Stumbled across this wee cafe and so glad we did. Friendly staff and good home cooked food which was reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again if in the area.

We have 'adopted' this cafe in Dingwall as our place to call when passing through. You can rely on good coffee, excellent cakes, a good choice of casual lunches and friendly service. We look forward to our next visit.

I am a regular customer here. Great selection of main meals , freshly baked cakes plus friendly service. Well worth a visit!

We always stop in on our way to Ullapool for AMAZING strawberry tarts and coffee. It is a great café with lovely staff. I recently left my handbag there and the staff could not have been more accommodating in helping me get it back. My huge thanks to them.

Quite disappointed with this place actually, The food don’t make up for the prices £7 for a sandwich with a couple crisps. We were waiting ages to be served and a table before us got there’s before us. Nice Area to sit out in the sun and the food was tasty but not worth the prices. Cheaper menu would make this place a lot better.

Rudest service Overpriced food for what is supplied Coffee cold Hot chocolate for what you get expensive Please don’t waste your money as better cafe establishments about that are worthy of a visit and one you won’t waste your money on

My partner and I came here for a quick coffee one afternoon. He had a latte and I had a hot chocolate. Both drinks were absolutely amazing, the staff were lovely and the cafe was very tidy and clean.

We popped in here for a light lunch on a walk around Dingwall. Despite Covid restrictions they were able to accommodate 7 of us as a walk in. The service of the staff was excellent. They took the time to hear about our day and were interested in where we were from, a traditional cafe service, thank you. Food was amazing and the cakes looked amazing so we had to have one. It was hard to choose from an excellent selection. If you ever find yourself in the area and fancy a coffee and a cake this is well worth a visit.

Service was really good, so lovely to have a waitress that took the order and handed the drinks to the correct people without asking. The cakes were also lovely. Reasonable prices too.

Came across this little cafe when in Dingwall recently during our NC500 road trip. We sat outside in the baking sun and watched the world go by. I had the highland melt (haggis, cheese & sweet chilli panini) and a portion of cheesy bacon fries....

Popped in for afternoon coffee and cake, the service was great and they have tasty GF and Vegan options!

We stopped in here for a quick coffee, and were really impressed with their vegan bakery options! We had vegan cheese scones and the best vegan brownie we've ever had. Lovely staff and a great outside area in the sunshine.

We always visit this cafe when passing through Dingwall. The staff are really helpful and friendly and they serve a good range of very delicious cakes as well as more substantial meals. On this occasion we had excellent coffees with lovely poppy seed cake which...

Very friendly place with delicious food. We had a couple of tasty toasties accompanied with a home-made coleslaw which was creamy and crunchy. I will be back soon for the pancakes and maple syrup! Definitely worth a visit.

Found this little gem on our NC500 route through Dingwall. A perfect spot for Sunday brunch. With a wide selection of hot drinks, cakes and main meals we were spoiled for choice. A caramel latte, chai latte and a scone with jam and cream were...

We fell upon this cafe whilst walking around Dingwall on a Sunday as we were finishing the NC500. They have outdoor and indoor seating with a great selection of breakfasts, lunches and cakes. Their adherence to Covid regulations was the best we have seen on...

This was a lucky find on our visit to Dingwall, off the Main Street and with seating inside and out. A great selection of choices on the menu and for some like me who needs gluten free it has excellent choices. As requested on the...

We stopped off in Dingwall for some lunch and asked a local lady for recommendations of where to eat, she gave us directions to this place, and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent. The food was freshly cooked and of good...

Popped in for lunch as I couldn’t yet check into a local hotel. I opted for the prawn wrap and a coffee. The coffee had a good flavour and was stronger than I expect (very much a good thing), but the wrap was very average....

This is a great wee place. We went here for a little bite and were really happy with how we were handled. The cakes are to die for. I will definitely be back.

We had been here before but this was the first time in the era of covid-19 restrictions. We were very pleased with the precautions that were in place and felt secure here. Coffee was lovely and the cakes were also very good. The cafe serves...

service ok but over priced coffee was good , but would never eat here again,simple food but at a ridiculous price there are better options locally

Visited with a friend for a coffee and cake. Lovely selection of cakes. Social distancing was very well done with the table arrangements. Most of the waitresses are friendly and professional apart from one younger waitress who was very abrupt. Other than that its a...

Good place for breakfast, brunch, lunch and of course cakes. We always visit when we are in the area on holiday and would highly recommend. Excellent social distancing in place. Highly recommend Courtyard Cafe.

Need better hygiene as flies on cakes and when I said it to a staff member she just looked at me as if I had horns

Best food ever. Great customer service. Cakes are to die for. They always have something different added to their menu. Will always eat here. Love the staff love the food love the coffee.

I am addicted to scones!! This time chocolate and banana. Thanks Louise, you always make them delicious 😋

A friend and I had the tattie soup, tuna sandwich which was delicious. Generous portions and really tasty fresh ingredients. The staff were really friendly too! I would definitely recommend this wee cafe!

Great for a cuppa and a scone or home-made cakes. You can even half a scone with whoever you are with and no problem as they will serve up two plates etc. Great staff.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Had an Aero hour chocolate and it was delicious, also gluten free scone and jam. Would definitely recommend this place

Uno spuntino per pranzo con un panino e una ottima fetta di torta. Luogo molto conviviale. Sicuramente consigliato.

Two rooms inside with about 10 tables in one and five in the other, with up to possibly six to eight outside, depending on the weather. Acoustics inside made it a little bit noisy when we arrived but settled down as a group left. We only had drinks with a bacon roll and chips to share, but other dishes such as panini and baked potatoes looked to be good size with plenty of choice for fillings. A bit more expensive than equivalent places but probably worth it for the paninis / potatoes. Staff efficient and friendly.

Too much to write to be honest. Roasted veg should be hot not cold and slimey...milkshake overpriced for what you get...stale bread...charging 50p extra to toast something shocking...placing cutlery on our table by holding the side we eat from!! Out of date sauces on the table i could go on...shame has a lot of potential!

When we come to Dingwall it is a lovely place to have lunch the scones and cream were delicious and I could easily eat through the menu - staff friendly and good price - not pushed out even though it was busy

Beginning to lose hope of finding a place to eat during our first visit to this rather tired town, we were lucky enough to alight on this cafe down an alley off the main street, and what a delight it was. Clean and tidy, the food isn't overly cheap but was incredibly good quality with decent portions. Service was equally good and the cafe obviously has a good reputation as it soon filled up - this is a 'must visit' cafe if ever in Dingwall...

Had lunch today, just under twenty pounds (20p) for two . Bowl of soup, wrap tea an coffee and scone - although it was nice it was pricey and would only be occasional treat , sorry .

Good food at a fair price. Staff is quite friendly. It may take a few minutes to get your order during rush hour but it's worth waiting for.

Been going here since I was wee, I reccomend the tuna panini, great atmosphere and they always hire friendly staff.

We called in here for coffee and cakes. It was really busy but we managed to find a table after a short wait. Service was prompt considering how busy it was. we had very nice coffee and some delicious cakes - the banana loaf was really good. Prices were fair for this part of the world. The cafe was clean and has toilets. We would return.

Breakfast was highly disappointing. Sausages and black pudding was over cooked and everything was cold including the beans! Won’t be back which is a shame as the coffee and cafe itself is lovely.

Visited last week(Friday 1st) with family. 13month, me and my partner, my sister and her partner and my mum. Made welcome when arrived and staff very friendly. Ordered a mix of food and my son tried a bit of everyones!

Have lunched here and have also done coffee and cake, which was lovely, but this was my first breakfast. My friend is in the catering trade and she highly rated the cooked breakfast too, particularly enjoying the sausages.

I stopped in here for one of their all day breakfasts and it was one of the better ones I've had. A cooked breakfast is pretty straight forward to make but so many establishments get it wrong but this place nails it. You can tell the produce they use is of the best quality and cooked well. For a small place they have quite a varied menu to suit all tastes and some of the cakes they do are just awesome. Most of the staff provide an excellent service but maybe the manager could improve her customers service skills.

My husband and I found this café towards the end of our holiday which was unfortunate. One of us is gluten free and the other dairy free and it's always difficult to find food when we're out. However this Café was the exception. After talking to our waitress we discovered they could adapt a lot of their food and also had a wide variety of cakes/scones for us - we were spoilt for choice which was wonderful. We just want to thank them very much and if we're ever in the area again we will definitely call.

Popped in for coffee after flying in to Inverness. Very friendly staff, nice hot coffee, great fresh toast.

Such a cozy little place ! Soups, sandwiches, salads and paninis. Really nice and delicious. If you are a fan of sea food and fish, I would go for the salmon and prawns salad, with fresh bread. The portions are generous and the price is on the cheap side.

Dogs allowed outside. Assistance dogs allowed inside. All the usual coffees and tea with good homemade scones cakes etc. Very friendly. We visited several times.

Very good soup, friendly staff, nice loos. Nice & cool on a very hot day It’s not a posh place, but don’t let that put you off

Great for lunch or coffee anytime. Always a good selection of fresh food, lovely home baking and nice people.

We always stop here when visiting my daughter in Dingwall. Have had a variety of breakfast rolls (highly recommend black pudding and egg !) and also afternoon tea - do try the cinnamon and apple scones which are most delicious with butter and jam. Despite the fact that they call themselves a "Coffee Shop", they do excellent tea !! There are always many locals stopping in here and I always think that is a good indicator of the quality of a good eatery. If the on-street seating is full, there is more downstairs.

Excellent food served here, soup Sandwiches, hot filled rolls, lots of Cakes to mention a few also hand cut Chips which are brilliant. The Staff are attentive and work hard to serve all in a timely manner . There is out side seating to enjoy The sun if you are lucky enough ! Give it ago you won’t be disappointed.

Love this place for its cake selection from home made custard creams to large slices of various sponges and cheesecakes. The churros on Sunday were fantastic too. Lunches also delightful. Service friendly. I'm a regular and this is my favourite cafe on the Highlands

£3.80 for a takeaway milk shake......really? It was ok....a tad too sweet if I am honest....but it was not worth that price.

On a very wet day in Dingwall, after finishing our shopping, we popped in to this coffee shop for a bite to eat before setting off back to our holiday let. Thought might just get a coffee and cake, although it was after midday. It was busy and obviously popular with locals, but we found a table and looked at the menu. Soup seemed a good option, and there were two on the board, both of which would suit, if made with veg. stock and without gluten. Were thrilled to find that both were suitable, so actually had a choice - not always the case for gluten free vegetarians! Was delighted to be told that they always made their vegetable based soups that way and they always had at least one available. Brownie points were stacking up.

I still cannot decide what my feelings were; the service was friendly but on their terms, it's not clear if you should take a seat when you walk in or wait to be seated, order from counter or wait... so, you have to hedge your bets, assuming when the 2 staff didn't suggest we take a seat, we took one; but whatever you do, do not attempt to leave your seat to order from the counter, "If you sit DOWN, I'll serve you" okay, this was to another customer who promptly sat down... If she said " sorry, I'll come to you in a minute to take you order" that would have sounded much nicer. Then, on making it clear we were only looking at the cakes at the counter, I made the mistake of asking a question, I should have know not to interrupt.... then some customers came in, they also were standing around not knowing what they were meant to do...the waitress looked at them and without saying a word, walked into the kitchen and if felt like some minutes before she came out,...

A nice wee place to go for lunch, the service from the staff were good. The food was tasty the cakes are even better.

This cafe is a hidden gem with great service and the most delicious food.My husband ordered pea soup and out it came piping hot with lovely bread on the side.My toasted sandwich was yum with a very tasty side of coleslaw and salad.Coffee and tea excellent.I would highly recommend this cafe as the cakes looked very good too.We will be back soon.

We have visited this cafe whenever we are in Dingwall over many years. The waitresses have always been very nice, friendly and welcoming and the food and cakes are delicious. We often have bacon rolls which are substantial and tasty. The coffee is very good. The gift shop always has something for a special birthday present. Lovely place. Nice area to sit outside in the summer.

Popped in for coffee and a scone and to be honest it wasn't great. The presentation of the butter and jam was poor to say the least and the scone was so dry that as soon as you cut it open it just collapsed in to crumbs. I was a bit worried before I cut it open as the outside was brick hard. We have visited in the past but I think this will probably be our last visit as it shouldn't be difficult to provide tasty fresh scones.

Visited the other day for coffee and was impressed once again. Have been before a number of times for lunch and it has always been to a high standard at a reasonable price. Worth seeking out if you are new to Dingwall.

We visit this coffee shop regularly as they are convenient when shopping in Dingwall. They have a good selection on the menu of savoury and sweet cakes etc. We usually have a cake or scone and a hot drink. If you are lucky they do a really good mini banoffee pie which is delicious.

Lovely place to get a coffee, cake and a catch up with friends !! Often meet up here with friends visiting and in never fails to be value for money. Lunch time offers a great range of sandwiches and soups which we can all highly recommend. So if it’s a substantial lunch, a takeaway or just coffee and cake The Courtyard fits the bill without breaking the bank !! 10/10

I am a regular customer at the Courtyard Cafe and always find it one of the best cafes to date to eat at with such varied Gluten Free options. Now all their soups are Gluten Free including the most delicious Minestrone!! Also one of the most delicious Chocolate Brownies GF of course I have tasted!! Service always comes with a smile and very welcoming.

Not a lot of ambiance but the food is good, the service is great, everyone is very friendly and it's...

Not a busy place on a Sunday, but great food, I had soup and Sandwich option, very tasty . my daughter had apple cake and all the cakes baked on the premises, always agood sign, my sister had the pancake with cream, it was enormous and the coffe was good..would definitely go backand very friendly service to...

Visitó esta tarde con mi hijo, ambos tenían paninis, preciosa, muy bien presentada. . Parecía como si estuviéramos justo después de un ajetreado periodo, pero rápidamente, y nunca sirve esperamos mucho tiempo para nuestra comida. . No me puedo quejar de nada. . Tomo un...

Caro y caótico. Pedidos siendo cuando no había asientos disponibles. Cuando la orden llega al final no todas vienen en una vez, pero en cunas y drabs, tienes que buscara objetos perdidos! ! Porción de patatas fritas es muy caro y 7 fichas en consistía en una cesta de alambre, el precio es de £2. 95! !

Nos detuvimos para comer. Este café está un poco escondido, pero bien vale la pena el esfuerzo, oculta al lado del estacionamiento lidl. La comida está recién preparados y sopa del día imprescindible. La elección es luego de sándwiches, hamburguesas, wraps y paninis. La selección de dulces y pasteles es genial, si tienes la habitación.

First ever visit - Couldn't fault it, busy place with friendly staff. Good selection of food, quickly served and tasty ample portions. I had the special Steak panini with homemade chips, salad & creamy coleslaw. My wife had tasty veg broth & tasty Cromarty bread. Scrumptious selection of cakes, and special summer milk shakes. Highly recommended.

Staff are always nice. Food and coffee always good. Great selection of fresh baking always available. Definitely worth a visit.

Amazing food (you must try the Orkney Fudge Cheesecake ) well presented with staff who are friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Pricing is excellent for the standard of cuisine.

Ok soup, standard sandwiches, poor staff service, preferred to chat to locals and ignore visitors It'll fill a hole but that's about all

Good lunch menu with fresh sandwiches and tastie homemade soup top of the bill.Nice relaxing atmosphere chill out and enjoy the treats that are instore. Beaware of the fabulous cakes that are available.

Tucked away it's easy to miss but worth finding. Very nice coffee and nice interesting cakes. Also does sandwiches, jackets etc. staff very friendly. Gift shop has some really nice items.....don't forget to go upstairs.

We found this lovely cafe purely by accident as it was just off the main road, but thought it looked inviting from the outside and once inside we certainly weren't disappointed. Very friendly staff, even though they were very busy. We ordered coffee, which was just sublime. Very good indeed. We also couldn't resist the haggis panini- they looked so tasty and they really were superb. The haggis was so delicious and we really enjoyed our meal. A super meal in a super cafe. If we are ever in Dingwall again we will head straight for this place!

came across this cafe and ducked in to get out of the cold. It was very busy and we took the last table, or so we thought. It wasn't until we were leaving that we saw there were more seats to the rear.I had a lovely warm cup of latte and the food other diners were eating looked really good. The staff were quick to take order and serve and were constantly busy whilst we were there. My score for food is for how it appeared to be received by customersInteresting point-a guy came out of the kitchen area with clean pots and he had a net on his hair-women came out of the kitchen carrying plates of food with no netted hair??!! Nice items on sale, had a lovely browse

Went into this place for a coffee after a stressful morning. The girl with the tattoo on my neck made me feel welcome as the others didn't. She acknowledged I was a customer and I actually left the place with a smile that their is some decent people in this world. Very happy polite young lady and cheerful. The rest of the staff should learn from her the place wouldn't feel so cold and boring.

I come here on a regular basis for lunch. They have a wide variety of lunch options and are happy to tailor choices to personal preference. The baked potatoes and panini's are delicious and all of which are served with a dressed side salad. I love the latte's in here because I find that it's usually very difficult to get a latte without it being warm supposed to hot, but the lattes in here are always perfect! The waitresses are all fantastic, especially the middle-aged woman with black shoulder length hair. The only thing that stops this place getting 5 stars is that the younger girl, With an anchor tattoo on her neck really doesn't seem interested. A shame! I do intend to visit again, fantastic for a quick lunch, but expect it to be busy at peak times!

This cafe is fantastic it's virtually always busy. Great food and drink choice and prices are in keeping with what you would expect. It's a shame it's not in bigger premises. It would be nice to see the menu change but I still love it here.

I visit regularly for coffee and for lunch. Menu for lunch offers soup, baked potatoes, sandwiches, etc and usually has a special on the board. They cook to order and are willing to alter to suit personal taste. Baking is the most delicious in the area and has a good number of choices. Staff are superb - friendly and efficient. Gift shop has some lovely items but is upstairs so not accessible to everyone. Well worth a visit to this café but expect it to be busy at times

This is a good place to meet up with friends, yesterday we had lunch. Souperwich is a bowl of soup and a small sandwich. Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash soup was my choice and our friend chose the Garden Pea and Ham. Good selection of fillings for sandwiches and Panini's, served with a small side salad. Excellent selection of cakes and tray bakes that are always fresh. They also do "specials" of the day and baked potatoes.The staff are fantastic, friendly and quick to clear tables. This cafe has two rooms and yesterday they were both full. Nice gift shop upstairs sell quality gifts and cards.Definitely recommended.

Possibly the best soup I have tasted. Warm and friendly atmosphere. The main meals looked scrummy too. Cakes and coffee excellent. Special diets well catered for. Warm and friendly atmosphere inside or plenty of tables outside. Situated off the main shopping street, close to Lidl.

Every time I have visited The Courtyard and Coffee Shop and Gift Shop the staff seem to be very friendly. I am a Wheelchair user and whenever the Coffee Shop is full of people they try and make way for me to come and have a table by asking other people if they could kindly move onto another table so that I could have their table and they do actually move for me which I think is really nice. I was there last Friday with a friend and I really enjoyed my visit. The food is always delicious and so are the cakes. I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone visiting Dingwall

We were passing through Dingwall on our way to the west coast. We had "home made" soup and sandwiches followed by freshly ground coffee and "home baking".The standard of the food was excellent and the staff were quick and very pleasant. We will be back next time we are in Dingwall

Put your sat nav on to find this place it's well worth it. Hidden away amongst housing it's a real find. Friendly knowledgeable and welcoming staff. Good range of food, very tasty, plenty of it and reasonable prices. Baby friendly too

Sunday morning coffee with warm banana scone. I am a regular customer here for lunch or coffee. Know all the staff by their names and they know exactly how I like my coffee!

We normally holiday in the North of Scotland and have been visiting this cafe for around 4 years. The staff are always pleasant and all the food is extremely good. We particularly love the Orkney Fudge Cheesecake but have also breakfasted and lunched here and have never been disappointed. The gift shop upstairs is like an Aladdin's cave of unique gifts with a wide price range. Love it.

We regularly eat here for both breakfast and lunch. Food is always great, something for everyone and daily specials. Also lovely cakes and desserts! Girls are always friendly, good value for money. Fantastic gift shop upstairs, a wee Aladdins cave with lots of out of the ordinary things.

It is hard to go into Dingwall without my wife dragging me in here. Not that I need to be dragged mind you! The coffee is excellent and the baking on offer, whilst perhaps lacking in presentation, is really nice. A particular favourite of mine are the date slices - I've never had better anywhere! A typical cafe breakfast and light lunch menu is offered and the quality is always good.This is a no frills cafe with basic tables and chairs arranged in line to make best use of the space - but don't let that put you off. The quality of food and drink is excellent and it is served by efficient and friendly staff. The cafe is popular with locals and justifiably so.The gift shop upstairs has a nice range of decent quality items and is well worth a browse.

The tearoom is lovely and the gift shop has a great range of unusual gifts. The food is freshly cooked and staff are friendly and efficient.