The Hideaway Cafe in Stirling

Far too overpriced. We thought our bill was incorrect at first. £17.80 for a latte, a cinnamon latte, a brownie and a slice of carrot cake. I have since checked surrounding cafe's, and their prices are nowhere near as dear. For the same order, it looks like we'd of paid around £12 (i.e La Cucina has their lattes priced at £2.95, compared to £4.50 at The Hideaway, and 'Friend of Mine' has them at £3 - £3.80). The cafe has a nice interior, and nothing negative to say about the staff. Our server was lovely (I think she had an American accent). The coffees and cakes also tasted great, but the prices unfortunately soured this and are just too high for this current climate where price is the most important thing.

One of my absolute favourite spots for brunch or lunch. So many good cakes to take away too, including gluten and dairy free options. I came in with my dog today and he was absolutely delighted with his free puppachino and bacon bits.

I used to go here pre-covid, but it has changed. My friend and I went there for a light lunch and asked for soup, the reply was 'we don't do soup'. OK, what scones do you have - 'we don't have scones'. We opted for fruit loaf and coffee. The cost was far higher than we usually pay elsewhere, so we won't be going there again

Went in originally just for coffee but every plate of food that passed us amazed us so we simply had to get brunch, it was everything we hoped for and more. We got the be naughty pancakes which were fluffy and cooked to perfection. We also got the Caesar salad which was show stopping and would definitely be worth the trip back from Perth alone. Waitresses were very accommodating and friendly and the food came out in no time. Overall no complaints, just that I couldn’t bring kitchen staff home with me!

What a beautiful little cafe! You just couldn't go in here with any negativity and I am very surprised at some people's behaviour towards hospitality staff. We witnessed the lovely Italian waitress be berated by an extremely rude lady so sad for someone to be so negative in life.... Anyway this hidden gem is not a place for scones or bacon rolls however the breakfast menu is extensive, refreshing and delicious!! Don't even get me started on the vast array of fabulous homemade cakes 😋 I had the zingy salmon which was to die for as was my huge millionaires shortcake. We can't wait to return.

As I arrived I was spoken to by a rather rude waitress. Took me back. She initially said sit anywhere then when I sat down she said not there! I could detect an atmosphere in there among the staff. I didn’t feel welcome. It’s very over priced and there are lots of other nicer cafes to choose from, I would say avoid. I contacted them via messenger to say I wasn’t happy with my experience and they didn’t even apologise or find out what had happened to follow it up. I see there are a few reviews on here about the staff being rude I’m not surprised. Take your custom elsewhere

A cafe where one might be able lie low for a while. I hid away at the cafe after robbing a bank in Dagenham. The staff at the cafe were good as gold and leant me a disguise to wear for the week. Cheers gang, you really saved my bacon!

Foodie Secret haven. Not your average place, rather a bistro with eclectic menu and specialties. Everything from new takes on bagels and omelettes (try the Zingy Salmon!) and the most luxurious pancake stacks with fresh toppings to be had. Great vegetarian food, and they even invented a Matcha iced latte with fresh strawberries. The desserts and cakes are fresh made, and out of this world. Notes: they are VERY busy sometimes, you just have to go with the flow. Very friends and family, very relaxed, very comnfortable. DOgs are welcome.

Nice interior, nice coffee but cake was stale. Thought I was going to be getting something special as it’s not the cheapest of places. Seated and served quickly and coffee and cake served quickly also but it tasted like it had been lying out for a few days and if cut any thinner would have blew off the plate with the slightest draught. Shame really.

What a little gem this place is. The staff were great, the interior is class and the food was absolutely outstanding.

Very nice place, decent number of tables, and a good menu. Service was excellent, both attentive and prompt. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely little cafe, love the access arrangements works for guests and customers. Comprehensive menu with something to suit everyone. Staff were lovely placexwas spotless. The food was nice but portion sizes were far too much.

Lovely little gem hidden away took us 3 tries to find it! Food was lovely. Atmosphere was great and nice to see some well behaved dogs.

This cafe is very pretty inside and clean. However… Food was average and definitely not worth the money. It’s incredibly expensive. I know this is a cafe in bridge of Allan, which is predominantly expensive however, you would assume the food would be better for the price. One thing which made me dislike my experience the most was the staff. Was served by a young girl who was taking orders, she was very slow taking orders. Not just with our table, but many tables in the cafe as well. Further, another woman I assume as the manager is what I would call as rude. She was rude to customers around us as well as overhearing talk of other tables and complaining about them, not discreetly either. Her staff don’t have many manners and seem very depressed in their work place. I wonder why. There are many lovely spots around the area which I would recommend. This is not worth your money.

Excellent lunch. I had the chicken sourdough sandwich which was really rich, tasty and a generous portion too. Highly recommended!

Great food and place to have lunch. The dog loves going too!

Not a menu that suits all.Been twice now in the Autumn and cafe could have been warmer.

Vegan Scottish breakfast was huge 🙈 Food is nice, service was a bit slow, quite pricey

This is a hidden gem serving interesting, and freshly prepared food in gorgeous surroundings. The staff were helpful and pleasant.

Wonderful dog friendly eatery. Lovely attentive staff, relaxed atmosphere and great food, even catering for the doggies.

My wife and I called in to the Hideaway Cafe and enjoyed a very nice lunch and good service. We enjoyed the food on offer and the reasonably varied menu.

A very pleasant addition - for us - to the many eateries in Bridge of Allan. It's a little hard to find for those of us who are not natives but worth the trouble.

We found this cafe on Tripadvisor as it was a convenient stopping point for us en route from Inverness to Carlisle. We had a really excellent lunch with friendly and efficient service. The food was wonderful and a little different from the norm. Fabulous!

Easy to become a regular at this place - picture is of the Italian Fry, can recommend. Generous portions, cosy and lovely place. Staff is friendly and the food always delicious!❤️

Fantastic and imaginative food but service always very slow. Been a few times now and if service was to pick up a bit it would be unbeatable.

Great breakfast, great service. Food was high quality and well cooked, the service was really friendly. The free extras for the dog were a really nice touch. Thank you.

I do.not understand the previous poor reviews I went today at the recommendation of a lady in Lockerbie, the service was Excellant when I enquired about a variant on my food there was no hesitation in going to ask to see if they could accommodate. The staff were attentive, polite, diligent in the service they were providing, the food was generous in portion size, the food was hot and well presented, and finally tasted gorgeous. I would definitely recommend and even asked to see the manager to praise her staff for their service. Not one smart phone in site a refreshing change from England.

We love this place obviously as we have been here at least once or twice a month for at least 10 years.The quality coffee is what get us back and the food served at lunch time that is on a par with the other eateries in the village if not better. This is probabily what gives the management the confidence to politely ask people to leave when silly demands can't be met. Fresh food, fair prices . and prompt efficient service is what call us back over and over again .Thank you to all

Cute place, nothing ordinary here. Staff are super nice and the vegan taco was so good! My dog was also really happy - bacon, water, and a puppycino all free! I'll be back soon!

This Cafe is a hidden gem with delicious food. Management and staff go out of their way to make you feel comfortable with good service in clean and spacious surroundings. The Granola pancakes & Basil-ade were scrumptious.

Top lunch onderweg naar Glasgow. Lekkere drankjes, kraanwater, goede burgers en wellicht de beste Ceasarsalade ooit.

The service was great, a very calm atmosphere for a cafe with a very friendly band helpful staff. I was served by Kayla and hope to visit again soon!

My experience here was horrible a couple days ago I visited the hide away cafe with my grandparent the coffee was burnt and was undrinkable I had a conversation with a lady sitting a table down after returning my coffee she told me about how her coffee was rotten and how her sons cake was rock hard after that I sat back down and watched as the barista/manager came over to her table and kicked her out for “persuading customers who to leave so her and her son left happily then the manager came over to us and started to be extremely round to grandparents who are both elderly accusing them of calling her coffee rotten then she said to us “you’re conversating is extremely rude I am not be rude I’m being polite and kind the exit is right here make yourself out of my shop now everything’s free today. I DO NOT RECOMMEND and can imagine this spot will be going out of business soon.

Positives Bright decor. Clean. Table given right away. Pleasant waiting staff initially serving 4 of us. Not so good None of us enjoyed the food we ordered. Pancakes were stodgy and portions small. Coffee isn't great quality. Two different cakes were stodgy and flavourless. Not cheap. Reasonable and basic request re food was met with refusal to accommodate/ staff inflexible. Staff disinterested in plates of food obviously not enjoyed. Customer services is poor. Overheard woman, possibly owner/ manager, being very rude to a table. Don’t make the mistake of saying anything negative about what you’re brought if you go. No one seems that bothered about your experience. This place looks the part. It isn't.

In retrospect, our first mistake was walking in off the street without checking reviews. Wish the Hideaway had been more ‘hidden’. Granted, there’s plenty of positive reviews. But too many show a concerning pattern of staff or owner with a terrible manner towards customers. I’ve never heard of a place that tells as many customers to leave! Had the worst experience because of daring to state the obvious when food that wasn’t up to scratch. Separately, customers who don’t “strictly” order off menu won’t be tolerated! What’s that about?! Too many other places on the main road to visit.

Lovely little place. Food was amazing. They even catered for my food issues of wheat, dairy and soya. If I lived closer I'd visit more often.

Great wee find We never found the toilet Was not desperate enough to ask Our fault

Great cafe, lovely food, interesting menu, very dog friendly. Good vegetarian and vegan options. Need to book except for quiet times.

Absolutely delicious lunch here today.

nice on the inside but service was extremely dire and very unorganised and owner had a very sour attitude, would avoid.

This is a very handy little place for coffee and cake. Unfortunately the menu is not as good as it used to be, in my opinion, since it adopted more vegan options and replaced my favourite avocado on toast so I would not go there for lunch anymore. X

It has been some considerable time since we visited here Big mistake to leave it so long! Welcomed at the door and shown to a table very knowledgeable courteous and friendly staff quickly took our order. Water brought to table almost immediately (a big plus in my book) Bit of a wait for meal but that was not a problem and gave us time to chat and enjoy the ambiance - it seemed like everyone else did the same Both lunches were delicious and nicely presented and we were left in peace to enjoy it at a leisurely pace Very good value for money Certainly won’t be as long until we call in again

So hidden away it was closed and the employees were nowhere to be seen at 10.30am on a Thursday...

What a treat! Happy to follow the recommendation of a friend to seek this out. My huge breakfast powered me for a day of sightseeing

Hidden gem! Never had anything but 5* food and drinks in here. Brought friends and family members and they all agree it’s pretty damn good! Quite unusual and creative takes on brunchy lunchy things, which makes it a nice change from usual cafe fare. Also, their cakes and bakes are amazing! The cinnamon buns are the best I’ve ever had. 🍰☕️✨

the environment and overall feeling of being in the hideaway is not nice, food may be okay quality however expect to feel very u settled and staff seem to be very nervous and scared.

Had brunch here today with my niece and dog, visiting from out of town. Lovely experience. Fry up breakfast hit the spot, and they could not have been more dog friendly. Go visit!

Cute wee place, entrance could be a bit more obvious though

Lovely clean cafe, tables well spaced out - staff friendly plentiful and attentive. Food lovely and fresh and unusual options, pity no soup. Cakes expensive at £4.50 slice banana cake. Coffee not too strong, serve oat and coconut milk not my favourite prefer almond or soya but at least they have some dairy free.

Can’t review the food as we left after asking for one item to be removed from a fry up and was told this was not possible…. Very bizarre.

This is a gem of a cafe located in bridge of Allan. Dog friendly and welcoming. The staff are wonderful and super friendly. The food is amazing and is highly recommended. The breakfast pancakes are to die for. The coffee and delux Nutella hot chocolate are worth a visit alone. Cannot wait to return. The also offer puppaccinos and biscuits for dogs as well as water bowls.

Called in for brunch after reading google reviews and menu items. The menu is totally out of date and they don’t serve dishes shown on line. Food was very limited,pricey and seemed to be aimed at vegan customers. There was nothing on the menu which...

Found this fantastic cafe going through Bridge of Allan. It was a Saturday lunch time, and obviously very popular. We were welcomed in and seated immediately. There's a great selection on offer, catering to all tastes. Service was excellent, and there was a super buzz about the place. If you are ever here, do NOT miss it

Hidden jem dog friendly, fantastic food and service

Dog friendly café up a close in Bridge of Allan. Food delicious with an interesting selection, including gluten free options. A bit quirky getting in with a table across the entranceto stop you entering, with the chance you could be waiting outside in the lovely Scottish weather. You could wait a while as service isn't rapid. Very friendly and helpful though and a nice vibe inside.

Very pricey and overly fussy food. Charged me 70p for a lot of hot water!!!! Was told this was to cover the kettle costs and of course ‘ it is bridge of Allan you know’ !? £10 for pancakes, no fruit or garnish… £10.50 for...

Lovely food, great place, friendly service!

A true hidden gem. So hidden I didn’t discover it until 6 months after I moved to BoA! The food is great, coffee so good, exquisite brownies and cakes and the ambience inside tops it off. Will be taking all of my friends here soon!

Lovely food cooked to order. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had burger which was delicious and my partner had corn bread which was spicy and very tasty. We had coffee and shared a delicious cake. Cost about £20 per person which is quite expensive...

Very tasty food, you may need to book or queue

The Hideaway is clearly popular and presents well. The food is nice. But it is expensive and the service isn’t great. I asked for a one-shot latte and was told I couldn’t have one. Very slow service, too.

food/drinks are fine but ridiculous that staff are unwilling to accommodate. a family member just wanted one pancake with some syrup but was refused by two separate staff members. explained that they have a medical condition and cannot eat large amounts, rest of us were ordering full meals but was told "they would not accommodate for medical conditions". wouldn't even give a kids portion size because they were an adult? lol

AMAZING gem of a cafe! Really impressed with the excellent standard of interesting food and fantastic cakes. A visit is a must!

Really good place. I had lovely curried lentil soup today. The gluten free toast with butter was a nice accompaniment. All take away. Plus there are always gluten free tray bakes available. Everything is made in-house. The atmosphere is warm in this spacious former hall, with soft lighting and plants. Plenty of space between tables, lots of waitresses, and dogs are welcome. Couldn’t fault it. The Italian female proprietor is lovely and very helpful. They are open on Sundays too.

Love this spot - great food and coffee with a good amount of viable vegan and vegetarian options. Cozy atmosphere. A perfect hideaway!

Favourite cafe in Bridge of Allan!

Very popular, so much so that meal bookings are usually required (although just a coffee can usually be managed). Great bakeries and snack-type meals - excellent tasty pancakes, for example. All cooked on site. Well worth visiting.

Big portions with alot of different flavours! I was too full to try out their cakes, so def coming back.

Nice coffee place and has its charm. Coffees and food (pancakes) tried were really good. Staff was about hit or miss, young one was smiling and helpful and the other older one cold and almost as if we were annoying by our mere presence. A shame as it was a good experience otherwise.

My mum was served pancakes that tasted gross and she could not eat. We tried to ask the staff if she could get another thing off the menu but they refused. The servers could have been more helpful about the situation, as someone who has...

Food was good and so was the service. A bigger choice on the menu would help.

This place! Best vegan breakfast I have had. There were loads of different veg options; and the facon was delicious. Plus helpful, and happy staff added to the experience. A must visit when close by. :)

Really nice wee place not many places like this left

Hidden gem - far exceeded expectations. Quirky menu choice, excellent veggie/vegan options and all round 12/10. Very accommodating staff. Would definitely come again.

Great dog friendly cafe! Food was excellent, service was quick. All the staff were really nice.

My friends and I had a bit to eat here at the weekend. Two of my friends had banana loaf and both complained to the waitress that it was too dense, stodgy and didn’t taste nice. My friend asked if she could change it for...

Lovely breakfast menu, great cakes, strong Italian coffee - what’s not to like?! Dog and family friendly which is always a bonus.

Perfection. Delicious, interesting and beautifully presented food. We would recommend the ‘loaded’ tacos and the chocolate brownies but the diverse menu did make choosing difficult. And - a bonus for me- the coffee was extremely good too. From the minute we arrived we received the...

Had lunch with my friend today and found the whole experience really irritating and invasive. Arrived 5 mins before her and was asked 7 times in the space of this if I would like to order - each time I politely said I am waiting...

This is a great go-to place, which is renowned for its vegan and veggy offerings. The staff are exceptionally friendly and super-efficient, and the place has a chilled out and relaxing appeal about it. And, most importantly for me, they do a good sized range of good sized cakes! Well worth a visit.

Lovely Cafe. Great service, friendly staff and dogs 🐕 welcome 😀 J.C 🍀.

5 star service . Great food and service- will definitely back! Would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone!

I am still sitting here . I ordered the fry . This is no ordinary fry this is a great quality ,well presented feast for your taste buds . I am ready to come back again and again . Money well spent i am now...

Tucked away sits this quirky little cafe. Tastefully decorated and comfortable. We had full English breakfasts all round. Nice but I thought it was slightly over priced. The food was served quickly and with a smile. Cakes were good too

Well named, way down a back lane but worth the visit. Just coffees and carrot cake but very nice. Best icing on a cake I've tasted for a while. Young staff but enthusiastic and professional. Very good service.

Very nice atmosphere here, and the food and service is excellent.Staff very friendly and dog friendly.

Yet again, an outstanding brunch. I had the Italian Fry that was colourful, tasty and plentiful. .... a but different too . Sadly, our visit again was spoiled by the noisy atmosphere. A few soft furnishings would help deaden the noise. Doesn't need to change...

Nipped in today for a latte and a piece of homemade millionaire shortbread. Never been here before. Fast and friendly service. Lovely millionaire shortbread.👍👍🙂🙂

Great wee place. Food was fantastic and very dog friendly.

Clean.Food excellent and a lovely quaint cafe.

Visited for first time Sept 2022....on our our way to see The Wallace Monument. We were looking for somewhere that had great American Pancakes. This Cafe had great reviews . It didn't disappoint! They were freshly made with maple syrup on the side....but the extra...

I have visited here on many occasions but last week was my last !! I popped in with my daughter for lunch and she asked the waitress if she could have the burger without the bacon on top as she does not eat bacon. The...

Very good food and helpful staff

Great food, great service and warm atmosphere. Staff are so pleasant and the food is of the highest quality.

Amazing cafe. Really friendly staff. Dog friendly. We had coffee and vegan banana, blueberry and granola pancakes which were sublime. Staff brought water and doggy bacon for our pooch(free) Couldnt fault them. Highly recommended

Visited for a quick breakfast and service was efficient although it wasn't busy. We all had the standard fried breakfast and all enjoyed it although I felt my breakfast could have been hotter but the others felt that theirs were ok. Coffee was fine.

We loved the food and will definitely return. Our visit coincided with the debut of a new menu and every mouthful was delicious. The service was prompt, courteous and non-intrusive.

No service as title suggests. Completely ignored by staff after entering and being seated, we were quite taken aback at the complete lack of service. I feel it’s only polite to let people know you aren’t able to accommodate them if you are too busy...

Been a loyal customer here for years ordering the same thing every Saturday. We stopped coming here after I was told I couldn’t have my usual order as they were too busy even though the order is beyond simple and requires less effort than the...

Amazing food, with plenty of veggie and vegan food (over half of the menu was at least veggie😊) Full of veggies, colour, flavour and texture - delicious! Exceptional breakfasts, sourdough sandwiches, brunches, burgers, cakes, bakes, smoothies, coffees and teas. All beautiful too 😍 The service was efficient and friendly and the food came fast, despite it being busy. Being dog friendly even inside was a bonus too! Thank you the Hideaway!