The Horn in Perth & Kinross

Having driven past for years, thought we should finally give it a go. First problem was the female member of staff who doesn't look at you and won't let you finish a sentence. We had two bacon rolls and two coffees. The roll was pretty horrible. Dry roll, chewy fatty bits of bacon that looked like they had been sitting for hours. The whole thing was tasteless. The place itself needs a serious makeover on its decor too. Won't be back. What a shame, particularly since the place lays claim to do the best bacon rolls in the world. Really?

WOW. "The worlds best bacon roll? Might have actually have been the world's worst bacon roll. At first glance you think, oh this is cool, this is like a retro time capsule roadside cafe, immediately crushed upon entering the premises when you realise it's not retro is just not been updated or cleaned for about 40 years. We went ahead with the roll based on their heady claim but took it out to the car as to avoid th grim interior. Looking at the reviews now sounds like we made the right choice Worlds BIGGEST bacon roll maybe. 6 slices of lukewarm, dry, unsmoked bacon with masses of uncooked fat overbearing the actual meat, roll spread with what could only be described as industrial margarine and the roll was tasteless to the point of being inedible. My wife said, when she opened the roll from the bag that it looked like a "pile of brain" It's one thing to claim you make best bacon roll in the world. But it's another thing to actually make a terrible one!!! Madness that this claim was backed up by the worst bacon roll I've ever had in my life. If you want a sloppy pile of brain in a roll. Go there and spend £4.50 on one of these. I write this review having ate one 30 mins ago and now have raging heartburn

From the outside I would pass this place by. I was with friends who said we had to go so we did. Inside is very average - more like a transport cafe BUT the staff were ace the bacon butties were remarkable as they advertise - so many rashers AND butter. Why do so many places not have butter? Tea and coffee ok but so was the price. Visit again - yes deffo of only for the bacon butties.

Went in for lunch as we had been at caravan showroom. Used to come as a kid. Very disappointed place is tired and rundown, self service cakes in cake case had no description of what they were no allergen information. Asked at counter what they had gluten free and explained my daughter is Coeliac, young lady serving was helpful explained what they had. Ordered two gluten free macaroni no chips as they are cooked in same fryer as other items( not a problem) when meals arrived we thought wow looks really good after tasting we knew immediately it was not gluten free my husband took my daughter’s back in and the main lady’s attitude was not very nice and said it’s made with plain flour and pasta explained this was not what gluten free was and asked for refund. Definitely won’t be back and they need to get their staff trained up to know what allergies are and the consequences. Avoid if you have allergies

This is a great place to have your breakfast or a bacon roll. There’s nothing fancy or pretentious about the Horn , which makes it just perfect. I’ll definitely be back and would be worth a visit if you’re hungry 😁

Worst breakfast I have had. Bun was stale, egg old and rubbery, bacon would pass for jerky, crockery and cutlery stained, premises old with an odour to match. Avoid and save money and your palate

Nice and friendly staff with smiles on their faces. We stop here everytime we drive down to Edinburgh (and on the way back) Reasonably clean. Consistently good quality coffee. Large portions. Plenty of Bacon. Attractive looming Baked Potato. All devoured. Keep up the good work!

Used to stop here for the great bacon rolls. Previous stop realised that they had changed the bacon, not so streaky and fattier so decided to ask for poached eggs on brown toast. Waited for some time and eventually served at the table with brown bread resembling cardboard and 2 hard boiled , but supposedly poached eggs! Spoke to a young lady who was table serving and asked who would have carried out the “poaching ” which she admitted being responsible. It was pointed out to her that poached eggs should not be hard boiled and that we were very disappointed. She offered to get the manager to come and see us. Few minutes later a young man came through and immediately accused us of being nasty to the lady. He was advised that we were perfectly within our rights to point out the failing and in no way had we been nasty. At this point the lady came over, had obviously been crying, and was asked by us if we had been nasty to which she replied no and apologised. The young man was advised that if he wished to speak to his customers he should get the facts straight before making such accusations. He was also asked where the manager was and replied that he was busy in the kitchen so wasn’t coming out to speak to us. The restaurant at this time was almost empty. It was pointed out that this was a terrible lack of appreciation to his customers and we left. It was also observed that on several occasions the young lads that were carrying through plates with buns there on were holding the buns on the plate with their fingers, total lack of hygiene. Won’t be back!

This was always our 'go to' for a bacon roll when driving South from Aberdeen. Hadn't been for a while and was a bit disappointed. Bacon roll was ok- still crammed full of bacon and they are now using back bacon instead of the deep fried streaky but the roll seemed really cheap quality and basically disintegrated while eating it. The bacon seemed really fatty too. All in all, it was good but not as good as it used to be.

I have noticed so many scathing reviews I don't get it , so to sum up my humble opinion its caught in time ,yes if you want a modern soulless subway sterile and void of character etc , keep driving if you want great food served with personality and a unique atmosphere its an A1 from me. Horses for courses but before folk batter into them look at it its great it a product of a by gone era , Never change and keep the staff they are eccentric and amazing well done to all at the horn , |From a raving Bacon Buttie expert ......

This has always been a place we'd stop at for a bacon roll, when on our travels. They used to do the most amazing bacon rolls. However, the last couple of times we have been the rolls have been inedible. They are not soft and fall to bits when trying to eat them and the bacon inside was fatty and undercooked. We thought the first time was maybe just an off day, so gave them another chance. After this visit, they certainly won't be getting another one.

Terrible to find out that the owner fails to distribute tips to the kids that work here, some of whom are under 16 Won’t be back

As The Horn is on my way home it is too tempting to drive past if peckish. I usually have a takeaway if on my own. A half bag of chips and a roll and link sausage. A half bag of chips is very much an understatement. It is a very generous and delicious quantity of chips that I highly recommend. The bacon rolls are folklore, but I'm a fan of link sausage rolls and they are very tastey. Staff are ALWAYS friendly smiling and a pleasure to deal with.

Mixed bag here . Soup tasted lovely , but not hot enough. The home bakes were lovely .,A very basic “cafe “ menu some of which dishes very heavy and fatty .from looking around, some meals looked better than others.

This place is unbelievable in terms of customer service and food standards. Driving in difficult conditions from Aberdeen on the A90 we were badly in need of food and hot drinks. It's a self service cafe with food ordered at the counter. We collected drinks but 40 minutes passed with no sign of food. Admittedly it was busy but others had been served with orders later than ours. On enquiry we found our order had been overlooked. Now some of the items which had been paid for were no longer available. Eventually food arrived but no side salad as advertised and no pickle on the cheese toastie. So if you want poor service, have time to spare and don't mind paying over the odds for inferior food then this place will suit you fine.

Stopped on way home to Aberdeen after spending the previous night in Edinburgh visiting the Christmas Market. We wish we hadn’t. Myself & my partner both had bacon rolls, the girl serving said we might have to wait as she was away to make a fresh batch of bacon, we asked if it could be crispy, we shouldn’t have, it was the grossest bacon I’ve ever tasted in my life. Within the first 3 bites I had the hickups as the bacon was thick and dry but greasy. I think they either deep fat fry it or it was in an air fryer and way over cooked. That wasn’t the worst part, the worst thing was the dirt EVERYWHERE! Chairs, tables, the floor, window ledges, fire safety door, toilets it was all horrendous, I honestly don’t know how it hasn't been shut down, it broke so many health and hygiene regulations, I don’t recommend it at all.

What a disappointing experience. The egg roll was okay, but sadly lacked butter. The Lorne sausage wasn't pleasant. The staff were unfortunately unmotivated and not very customer oriented. The cafe was dirty, the tables, floors, windows and toilets. The toilets were in fact the worst I have had the misfortune to use. Overall not a good experience and we won't be returning. Wouldn't recommend.

Didn't enjoy the 'famous' bacon roll. Roll didn't feel fresh, was unbuttered and wasn't given the choice to have them buttered before the bacon was put in them. The bacon was awful, it was dry and hard, could compare it to the texture of meat being kept warm for a long length of time rather than being fresh. Found them to be overpriced, wouldn't have minded the cost if they'd been enjoyable. Wouldn't go back.

Popped in here as a meeting place with some friends, I hadn’t been for many years and was looking forward to visiting. It’s like stepping back in time (in a good way) inside. Ordered their famous bacon roll and a latte. The coffee was very nice, the staff efficient and the surroundings quite retro cool. The efficient staff however were unfriendly and the very generously filled bacon roll was very dry, both the bread and the stack of bacon. It was very busy so I’ll excuse the hurried cleaning of the tables but the unfriendliness of all the staff was almost to point of being rude.

This used to be a good stop. Now bacon rolls greasy and fatty. But worst of all was the toilets.absolutely disgusting obviously not getting cleaned at all far less infrequently. If staff use these then this place is a HEALTH RISK. Local council take heed. Will never set foot in here again

When I was working I popped in to The Horn for a coffee and bacon roll on a fairly regular basis. Now that I am retired I very rarely pass it, but this week my wife and I were passing so we stopped for refreshments. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! We purchased the famous bacon rolls and coffees, but sadly these are not what they used to be. The generous portions of bacon were not crispy like they used to be, nor were they very hot. The coffees were also lukewarm. However what was more noticeable was the number of customers sat at tables waiting for their orders to be served. Some people waited over fifteen minutes for their rolls and drinks! The staff seemed totally disorganised. Tables were left uncleared and the overall impression was of a dirty uncared for and understaffed establishment. Very sad to see the demise of what used to be a great stopping point!

Visited the Horn many times and never had a bad experience, and thankfully this time was no different. Bit of a queue but got served quickly for a roll and steak link sausage which was really tasty. It’s a shame to see so many negative reviews, which I’m not sure are always deserved. I’ll be back again for sure.

Absolutely filthy the table we sat at underneath the table was someone's left over bacon and egg the food was just over priced revolting greesy scraps you would not even feed to a dog a spoon burners crack den looks cleaner will never be back to that place

Under cooked food. I travel a lot and love a greasy spoon cafe, but this goes above and beyond to not make the grade. Highly disappointed left my food and walked out today. No point in complaining to kids. Avoid.

The food here is pretty mediocre but the place is a filthy hole. It desperately needs some money spending on it as clearly none has since about 1985, roughly about the same time it was last cleaned. It's a real stretch calling itself a restaurant, cafe, greasy spoon would be generous. The windows are so dirty you can barely see through them! Cutlery needs wiping before use as do the staff sadly. An embarrassment to Scotland unfortunately!!

Visited the Horn on our way south and return trip also. My husband bought butties & coffees (which were very good) for takeaway, and the girl serving him asked if he had a dog. Yes he said and, she gave him a sausage for the doggy. I went in on return. The three women serving were so friendly again. Yes the place is dated, but it was clean. It does get very busy at times and perhaps they have problems getting staff, being off the beaten track. Hence some of the unfavourable reviews.

The horn was a very much talked about quant wee place to stop once upon a time. We're heading off down south and have passed several places to stop off at as we just fancied something at THE HORN. Wow . How sad to see a successful cafe go to pot . The staff were downright rude. A plump girl with blond hair tied back and a dark haired skinny woman on the till. Not sure which charm school they'd been at but it never learnt them courtesy /politeness. The looks on the faces when we went in said it all. . Welcome line. RIGHT WHAT CAN A GET YEZ. No eye contact . Standing with pen and paper at the ready . . Gave my order and asked for a cup of tea plse . YE GET THAT ROON THE CORNER AT THE TILL. . RIGHT NEXT HERE . !? . OK we move round the corner . Cup of tea plse . My partner went to get a spoon from the middle cutlery unit and no teaspoons there. Said to lady would you have any more teaspoons plse . To the reply . THE ARE RIGHT UNDER YE HERE . ! Still no eye contact!. My brother in law ordered a couple of poached eggs on toast. They came HARD BOILED . I have the pics . There however was a tall young chap serving . I actually hope that pair are NOT learning him the ropes or it will be a good guy gone to waste . He was pleasant . What on earth has happened to such an iconic cafe. We WONT be back sadly . 😢

Love the bacon butties, the latte was so good we had to have another. The staff are very friendly. Down side, the toilets are very small was very busy and got knocked on the shoulder. Will be more careful next time.

Went for a breakfast which was ok at best. The decor is from the 1970s & really needs a complete revamp. The toilets were disgustingly dirty in the urinal area. The stained walls havn,t been cleaned in what looked like years. Enviromental health needs to visit this place

Good food and good coffee but the main focus of my review is about the staff! The were efficient, friendly and very accommodating to my sister who requires a gluten free diet.. They offered gluten free options but also offered to prepare items that my sister provided. Nothing was too much trouble and all done with a smile and friendly chat. Well done to all!

Ye Gawds.....not my idea to ever set foot in this disgusting place ever again, but my as a passenger, the driver pulled in to use the loo, and get the obligatory cup of tea. Still as filthy a dump as ever, surly disinterested staff, and OMG...the loo, well if that is anything to go by, your hygiene standards in the kitchen must be horrendous. You should be ashamed.

I remember going to The Horn in the '80s and having a milkshake and loving it. I moved away for many decades and have moved back to Scotland. I kept promising that I would pop in for a milkshake. We eventually did and NEVER again. The staff seemed confused when I asked for a milkshake and were unable to tell me what they had. I settled for the strawberry to be told 5 mins later that they didn't have any. I order a hot meal to be told 10 mins after paying that they didn't have any of that either. My partner had a salad that had seen better days. A milkshake did arrive and what a disappointment....where was the milk, it was just melted ice cream.

This place has gone seriously downhill since the COVID crises. The friendly and efficient Eastern European staff have gone and have been replaced by a miserable looking bunch with minimal customer facing skills. The woman clearing up tables was not even wearing a face mask and there seemed to be no management oversight.On top of everything else, the toilet hygiene in the gents is awful!!! There are two cubicles and only one had a wash basin, so if it’s locked you cannot wash your hands. In this day and age this is unforgivable.Thankfully the “trucker” type food was as good as before, with generous helpings but unfortunately we will not be going back due to poor adherence of COVID rules, bad hygiene and grumpy looking staff.

Came here Friday morning, 4 lads all ordered the same big breakfast and honestly never had a more revolting plate of food served to me in my life. Who in this day and age deep frys every item except the beans????? I need a trip to the dentist after biting into the so called famous bacon. If I'd have chewed a brick it would have been softer. Worst ten quid if ever spent.

I love a wacky place and this has real character. We had a bacon roll and a sausage and egg roll, milkshake and a decaf (instant) coffee. The coffee wasn't great but everything else was fab. Price was a little over £10.

Never been before but needed to stop for lunch. Food was OK and shop area very nice.HoweverThere was little to no ventilation in the restaurant area. No windows were open but we opened one. No one asked for contact details for track and trace purposes. So many tables that I don't think that the 1 metre rule was even possible.AND to add further annoyance there is no disabled toilet which definitely should be available and I don't understand how the owners can justify this. Very disappointed.

Regrettably disappointed with this visit. I understand that they were just opening up after the shutdown, but a can of coke cost £1.75, no glass, no ice. The bacon butty was as full as it normally was but the bacon was dry and not up to normal standards. The shelves were mostly empty. Not as good as normal.

My partner and I stopped here for lunch whilst travelling. The shop is very nice and sells nice wee things. I was confused by the cafe system at first, as there are no menus - you go in and get a tray, and walk around the cake display to the till whilst choosing what you want. I found choosing what I want difficult without a menu, and felt put on the spot as the waitress waited for me to choose whilst people were queuing behind me. The food itself was nice, no complaints. The ice cream we bought on the way out was lovely. Although I can't rate this place particularly highly in terms of the food or service, I must admit that I love the old fashioned ambience of the place - it's very unusual and right up my street. Overall I would go back if I was passing by that way again.

It's been a good few years since I was last in the ''Horn'', it hasn't changed. Let's be honest it's a roadside cafe not a 5 star restaurant. There was 4 of us and we all had something different, soup, links on a roll, macaroni cheese & chips, and scrambled egg & chips, with assorted drinks, £28. £7 a head, I don't think that is too bad because it was all quite good, seemingly the macaroni was, ''magic''! The one way system wasn't up to much but they all wore masks and there WAS sanitizer when we were there. I like it.

If your looking for a no frills place to eat, it here. But not really invalid friendly, if your in a wheelchair like I was, the entrance needs two people to hold doors and not fall down the stairs that are very close to the ramp at the back of you. Toilets you can't get in with a wheelchair, I managed as I put my leg on, but they need grab bars to get off the toilet. That's why the door handles need replacing. The food, my husband and I eat here when we have to Dundee for prosethic appointments. Two bacon rolls, two coffees 12 quid, bacon rolls are very much do you eat it or climb it, and if you get over a basic no frills cafe you'll love the food esp the bacon rolls, a little fatty, pull it off your fine. Coffee is great just enough to wet your whistle. All and all great food, staff amazing one you lass went over and above to help me, I never got her name, but thank you, are a super star.

Ordered pie, beans and gravy. Waited ages on my food , when it arrived the beans were cold and the pie was horrible. Complained and go a refund. Still hungry so ordered one of their so called famous bacon rolls to go. It was one of the worse bacon rolls I have ever eaten. Bacon was way over cooked and it was just terrible. I will never go back to this rip -off place ever!!!

In today's Covid-19 world, you are really looking at everywhere through very opened eyes to keep yourself safe. While this place gets good marks for its cleaning (chairs as well as tables) what let them down though was no hand sanitiser to use (thankfully I'd brought my own), no designated one way system once you are inside and tables that look like they are still as close as they used to be! Thankfully the place was not too busy so everyone could sit distantly from one another but I'd hate to be here when the place is busy!The food though was nice enough - can't go too wrong with a pre-made pie, chips and beans.

This stopover is very famous for its bacon rolls, which are. admittedly, very good. However, it is a very basic cafe, with limited facilities and, for more sophisticated travellers, I would advise that they hold on until the Scottish Arts and Antiques Centre at Abernyte (midway between Dundee and Perth) which has a much more sophisticated restaurant with delicious home made food.

Best bacon roll in Perthshire, clean ,friendly and an enjoyable experience....so good we went on wed ,thurs & friday of our three day break in Perth

Read the reviews, but judge for yourself. We stopped at The Horn on our way home. They were not open till 0830, but we were welcomed in at 0815. The bacon roll is advertised as the best in the world, and it lived up to its billing. Must have been half a pig!!! The Horn is between Dundee & Perth on left hand side adjacent to Perthshire motorhomes, and sign posted. You will not be disappointed. Very clean & staff very pleasant.

We’ve gone here for years. As we were shielded and are trying to get back to going out again we decided a run out and an ice cream at the aHorn would be perfect. We sat just outside to wait as someone was being served. There appeared to be a problem with one of the machines. A gentleman who we think is the boss was sorting it out. No mask gloves or aprons. The young man who was serving had no gloves or apron and continually touched his face mask pulling it up and down, before serving a customer. We’d seen enough. Not very hygienic. We didn’t go in and wouldn’t go back.

Used to stop here a lot before moving area. Came back this way with friends and wanted to show them the famous bacon rolls. Whata mistaka !! Place was filthy , with tables still covered in old coffee marks and detritus from prevoius meals. The elderly staff behind the counter acted like they had been to a funeral and made us reconsider our choice of stop. The coffee when it finally came, was very cool, but by this time we were going to leave anyway. The bacon rolls did not resemble the old rolls. A great pity alround and i looked a fool for recommending it. Once bitten , twice shy, I will not be back

Having avoided the large pot holes in the car park, my wife and I popped in for a bacon roll and coffee. On this occasion their ‘signature dish’ comprised cold bacon overflowing from a floury bap which was less than appetising. Supporting Cappuccino had a reasonable flavour which helped to wash down. Staff were disinterested in customers being occupied in a group chat. Don’t think we’ll be heading back any time soon which is a pity as this previously favoured stopover seems to have lost its rustic charm

The bacon sandwich was very nice and the food was really good And it was very good value and we really enjoyed it

Stopped here for lunch at 2ish. On arrival looks like a cute cafe with a nice shop. The inside of the cafe is quite ‘school cafeteria’ like with trays and a selection of hot foods this was fine and is quite a good system. However when we ordered food my mother requested macaroni cheese which was sold out - yet still advertised and it was just a sign that could’ve been taken down so customers were not mislead. The woman serving was a woman with short dark hair and her attitude was quite shocking - needs some lessons in customer service. Could barely describe the curry that we ordered as a second option. The food was adequate - panini was fine nothing special. Curry was fine also, rice was all stuck together and when trying to pick it up with a fork it all came together. Overall, the food was nice but nothing exciting. The attitude of the staff was disappointing. Won’t be back.

Stopped off on a Saturday morning. Should have looked at TA reviews first. It’s gets two and a half stars, that’s at least two too many. Food delivered to us was poor quality, portion size was poor, terribly presented by staff who couldn’t really give a stuff. Very over priced for what you get. Generally a very bad experience. Keep driving don’t waste your time or money here

A really tasty all day breakfast consisting of egg, black pudding, two sausages a generous amount of bacon, beans, tomato and fried bread or toast.

We were having work done at Perthshire Caravans so as we had dogs we went across to the Horn one by one. My wife went first and as she has allergies she knew her options were limited. Due to past e3xperience of the fish (ghastly) she asked for a baked potato only to be told they had run out. This was 12pm. She gave up and came back to me. I went over and had the steak pie with chips(pallit and luke warm) with watery carrots and peas. We ran a successful guest house for 8 years and what was served was a disgrace for the money asked. As my header says, what you got away with 40 years ago is not what is required in this day and age. Go and have a lunch at Scone palace and see what they offer for the same money. Seriously get off your backsides and go see what is now the norm. Never again.

I felt like I'd stepped back in time with the decor. Seemed clean though. 3 bacon rolls, Pepsi can, tea and small fizzy orange was arou nd £17. Bacon roll was massive but still had the fat on it. It was very quiet. Service was quick.

Dropped in here for lunch. Ordered two bacon rolls Mint millionaires shortbread and an apple tart. The wife had Coffee and I had an irn bru whick was nicely chilled. The rolls were packed with bacon but the bacon was so fatty and grisly we did not enjoy them The toilets and surroundings are outdated in nneed of a refurb. We would hesitate to come back soon.

£12 for 2 bacon rolls and 2 cups of tea! Most of the bacon on the rolls was horrible chewy fat, the rest of it was undercooked and looked like the packs of bacon scraps you buy to put in soups. The roll had butter on it but was still somehow dry to eat. The tea was so weak I couldn't even drink it. The young girl that served us was not interested in us at all and didnt say 2 words to us, not even when my partner told her the roll she just handed him was falling apart. She just stood looking at us waiting for us to go away. All the staff were young teenagers that obviously had no proper training. The floor was covered in food and not once did any of them come to check it or clean it. That was my first and only visit.Avoid at all costs!

We have dropped in here when our on the bikes as we live in the route so by the time we get to the Horn you can smell the bacon as you cycle towards it. It gets me sometimes so I need to have that one bacon butter fix however, it’s streaky bacon and it is quite obviously deep fried. For me a little is ok but you get tons on your roll . I always feel sick when I return to my bike. When will I ever learn !! I have heard that this is closing down and they are rebuilding it ? But don’t know how accurate that is. Maybe the bacon rolls will be better cooked in the new place?

We used to go here regularly for a bacon roll when in the area. Not been for a while. Real disappointment this time...bacon roll very fatty, poor quality. Toilets are truly jurassic - in need of a total redo. Will not be stopping here any time soon.

Very greasy spoons and soaking wet tables. Don’t even get me started on the toilets. They are absolutely filthy.

Visited today. Very dirty- greasy cobwebs, dusty light fittings, smelly toilets,crumby window sills and floors. Needs a deep clean at the least but really a complete overhaul. Love vintage and retro but this place is just dirty. Even the dog bowl at the front door had fag ends floating in the brown water. What a shame as this place was “the” place to stop in the 80’s. No plans to return,

Having driven along the Dundee - Perth road for years, we finally stopped in for a coffee with visitors from overseas one afternoon, the coffee was good but the sitting area was filthy!! Needs a total clean, top to bottom.

We stopped at the horn as we had heard so many good reviews oh how wrong

Right if you want a massive bacon roll in a no frills, stuck in the past decor diner this is the place.

How anyone can give this place a good review is beyond me, it’s absolutely disgusting.. dirt everywhere!! We ordered 2 Paninis, a bowl of chips and 2 juices.. £20 expensive I thought but when the food came I was surprised cause it looked nice.. then we looked closer, the cheese wasn’t melted even though there was a tiny amount of cheese most of the panini was bare and dry, my son ordered a tuna melt again barley any tuna or cheese inside but the worst of it all was the chips we had one each and had to leave the rest clearly needing to change the oil or the whole fryer the taste was unbelievably bad!! This is all basic stuff that my 11 year old could do with his eyes shut these are young adults working here, what a bloody embarrassment not being able to make a simple toastie or have a good clean of the place.. BOKE!! Please don’t waste you’re hard earned cash on this dump it’s rank.. never again..

We were on our way home in Perth from Dundee and stopped at The Horn. We had coffee and bacon rolls. They went down a treat, lots of bacon in the rolls l was even given extra butter when I asked. The toilets were nice and clean.

This is definitely going downhill. Over the years I’ve been in plenty of times and it used to be great food if a wee bit expensive. The last time I was in, quite a while ago now, I wasn’t impressed but thought I’d give it another go yesterday. Afraid I won’t be back. I had gammon steak that I could have soled my shoe with and the toilets whilst cleaned regularly by staff according to a wall chart are so in need of refurbishment it negates any cleaning that gets done and just looks filthy.

You just can’t pass The Horn! We called in and enjoyed a rhubarb pie with a coffee, a perfect refill whilst stretching our legs.

This place is a proper dump. Not had a lick of paint since about 1970. Low quality food, uninterested staff who make no attempt to get your order right. Wait for ages for food. However they won bacon roll of the year I do not know - they are absolutely rank! The bacon is re-heated and chewy, the rolls are a soggy mess. This place is local to us so I know it well. Honestly, avoid unless you're likely to die of hunger before reaching the next stop. Glendoick Garden Centre Cafe is just nearby and so, so much better.

I Visited this morning for breakfast with some friends. Placed our food order to the young man behind the counter then got to the till to be greeted by a grumpy looking lady! The fan above the serving area caked with debris. The cutlery and crockery both dirty should have been thrown out about 20 yrs ago. Cups were stained and chipped. The place was dirty and very dated. The seats were torn, you couldn’t see out the windows for the thick coat of grease on them. Came out of the place smelling of a greasy spoon. Certainly won’t be back! This place needs a deep clean and a refurb!

If you are looking for fancy food, fancy service, modern building - please make your way to somewhere else. If you are wanting a dirty bacon roll, etc. this is the place. Hangovers? GONE. Hunger? GONE. Utterly joyful to stop here when heading south, never been disappointed.

Was looking forward to a hot chocolate and possibly a homemade cake on saturday at The Horn. I made the mistake of thinking it would be a nice restaurant off the A90...big mistake!! I like places that show the history especially businesses that have lasted the years, but this was like a hillbilly diner that you might see in a horror film where everything in it is old and falling apart. There is one spotlight in particular in the middle of the ceiling that is thick with dust that i couldnt stop looking at in case it fell down or dust fell off!! The decor is dated..the list is endless..its like being in a grubby museum.

The Horn has been around for quite some time and I almost drive into here on autopilot whether I need to stop or not!

This roadside restaurant mid way between Perth and Dundee serves great bacon rolls (lots of bacon) if passing give it a try

Stopped in for a quick break on our way south.

Went in for a breakfast place is very dated and untidy ordered 2 breakfast fried bread was loaded with grease the fried egg was a mess toast was burnt bacon looked like a pile of deep fried of cuts was nasty won’t be going back

Popped in for coffee and cake and enjoyed it. The place isn’t anything fancy though the menu looked good for comfort food and the staff were friendly.

Just stopped here for a long awaited famous bacon roll. Disappointed ...ordered a take away whilst drooling at all the bacon on customers rolls who were sitting in. We waited ages for it to come...they forgot about us and then sat in car to eat it...less than a third of the bacon than anyone else. I would suggest if you want a takeaway then order a sit in bacon roll and then take it out. :(

Nothing more than a 1970's greasy spoon with over inflated motorway service station prices. 1 bowl of chips, 1 small soft drink and 2 breakfast panini for just under £20. Panini not worth the money AVOID! At least Dick Turpin knew he was an outlaw!

We called in for a bite to eat. The place definitely needs a refurb. So many tables jammed together and not very appealing. We ordered Mac Cheese chips and veg. Frozen chips and veg and Mac cheese over cooked. Bridie and chips, bridie was good quality. Roll and sausage. The sausage was good quality but over cooked. Not sure I would go back. Staff were pleasant. The place itself is old and very dated.

Can perhaps understand some of the nastier reviews about this place, but I'm very glad we stopped by on our trip to Glasgow and didn't let the bad reviews stop us from doing so.

... the worlds most deep fried bacon stuffed in a roll, dripping in a paper bag by a unhappy worker who is clearly working there because there is nothing to do and killing themselves is illegal, only to be asked to pay for this "pleasure" by yet another worker at the till with a "kill me now" look on their face experience you could ever wish for.

Place is filthy , food is average at best. But the best is to come when you get to the till and see how much you are getting mugged. The most over priced greasy spoon dumps I have ever been in . Avoid and drive on ..........

Not great place has not upgraded in the last 15 years. Food not great had full breakfast egg was made of rubber black pudding discussing.

Like some other reviewers, I've meant to visit for years as I regularly pass and have heard about their "legendary" bacon rolls. Honestly, I don't see what the fuss is about. It's expensive, tables aren't cleared and it is as others have pointed out, a bit grubby. Tea was a cheap tea bag and thew bacon roll, where there was a mountain of bacon it was cheap, streaky bacon and hard. Not crispy but like cardboard, as if it had been deep fried and left waiting around without the aid of a bain marie to keep it soft. And the roll was a cheap soft floury affair as well. Not terrible but only just worth 2* IMO. Not recommended and not likely to be rushing back

Very ordinary cafe with the giant bacon roll their special- which has far to much bacon which is a bit over the top

Having driven past this venue several times over the years we decided to drop in on the way home from Dundee. Although it is a bit grubby the food was good with plenty of flavour. The whole place could do with a bit of an uplift but the food is resonably priced and the staff are all friendly and helpful.

Absolute classic establishment, can’t go a drive down to Glasgow without stopping at it, a popular stop amongst friends, mon ih horn

Very dirty. Needs completely overhauled. HOMEMADE steak pie was revolting. Lasagne had what looked like and old cloth stuck on top. Certainly didnt resemble any cheese I had even seen. Staff standing at food counter picking their arms. Never again

Ideally placed if you are needing a stop off on say Aberdeen to Edinburgh. Parking, just off road, friendly fast service, enormous bacon butties, wee gift/ bakery/jame etc shop. Love a wee excuse to pop in😊

Fibally after years of driving past we had the chance to call in today. People were flocking in and there was a sign promising the best ever bacon butty. The real mystery of the place is that it's packed full of people. It serves really really awful food...it's a complete dump and it's also very expensive. To be fair people are still coming through the doors in droves..so they must be doing something right. No idea what it is though.

Do not confuse quantity with quality. The bacon is deep fried hard and when we were in lots were still left on plates. Management please take note.

This place has gone downhill. I used to love the bacon rolls but it now tastes very greasy. The food is not the best but I suppose it's cheap. You get what you pay for. Never a truer word said but it’s a shame really. I have heard that it’s being run into the ground as they are building a new one? Somewhere? In the area? No idea but I won’t ever be back.

I’ve been coming here now for over 40 years & I can’t believe how run down it’s getting. Food is rubbish quality & so expensive. With the prices they charge maybe a bit of a facelift is needed. Toilets are disgusting. Won’t be back. Loads of nicer cleaner places to stop.

Everyone at some stage has stopped off at The Horn. It is what it is. A stop off place that serves great local food, and plenty of it. Oh that bacon roll is, no wonder its the signature dish of the place. Staff are good and always busy. The owner seems to be very hands on working with them. Toilets a little basic but it seems to be part of the character of the place.

Dirty, overpriced, cheap produce, deepfried bacon?(?). I won't be back. Embarrassing to think that visitors to our beautiful country may experience this. We have one the best larders in the world, let's use it!

The Horn is supposed to be the place to find the best Bacon Roll in Scotland. Whilst it may well be the biggest bacon roll; it is most definitely not the best. Sure there's enough bacon to make up 7 or 8 'normal' bacon rolls; however, the bacon was seriously overcooked and salty, the roll did not appear fresh and service was slow. We waited on a fried egg - when it eventually came it was again overcooked bordering on inedible. The link sausage roll also wasn't fresh - the sausage meat although tasty, was again very salty. The restaurant was busy therefore the one person clearing the tables wasn't able to keep up. The cleanliness was also questionable. We will drive on the next time we visit this part of the country!

This is the worst cafe I've ever been in. Should have known from the smell of fried food even in the carpark. The floor was dirty as were the toilets. Vast amount of bacon in rolls but definitely quantity over quality. So many lovely coffee shops in Perth area but this is certainly not one of them. Just

Hi, I was surprised when I read the review's for this grease trap all of my friends said it was fab but never again that will be the last time I ever go in that grease trap of business.

The Horn states they have the best bacon sandwiches. This is a fact but you have to be very hungry as there is 1/2 a pig in each sandwich.

what happened to this café it has gone down in our expectation we visited recently and can honestly say we wont be back.