The Pier Cafe in Stirling

Couldn’t have wished for better service. Food is excellent as is the coffee and tea. And the view from the cafe is spectacular. It’s a gem of a place.

We found this cafe by accident and I am so glad we did . The staff were so friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was very good and reasonably priced, and the views from the enclosed terrace were amazing !!

Everytime we come here the food is delicious, staff are friendly beautiful part of Scotland we will be back

Lovely cafe with stunning views. Paid parking right in front of the cafe, of which there is plenty. The drive there is via a long and busy single track road with passing places, caution advised. Very friendly and helpful staff, food itself great too. Great soup and pizzas. The toilets were not the cleanest and are in need of renovation, especially the male toilets.

Beautiful little cafe right on Loch Katrine we were welcomed by the loveliest staff who helped us pick a yummy ice cream for my hubby and a lovely cake and oatmilk latte for myself. We chose to sit inside however there is a beautiful conservatory seating area that ld drinks. There were toilets and a large carpark, stunning views and a pier where you can take a trip andooks out of the loch and directly over at the house that was once built to host Queen Victoria before being damaged by the canons firing. The Cafe has a whole host of different things to buy from traditional Scottish treats to delicious hot and cold food, the staff are just lovely and the place is spotless. And can I just mention the cutest table coasters made with beautiful red tartan wer my fav. The Service was spot on and i just loved that the building looked like a little old train station from the outside. There are cruises on loch katrine throughout the day. Highly recommend a visit.

We were out on a full day gravel ride in the Trossachs, with lunchtime hunger setting in, when we came across a sign for the Pier Café. Needless to say the promise of cake and coffee hugely lifted our spirits! We were even more delighted when we discovered there was much more on the menu, sweet and savoury! The charcuterie board for two was absolutely delicious, just what two hungry cyclists needed. We also loved the cakes, one toffee ginger, the other apricot and pistachio, moist and flavoursome. Delicious!

Superb food and atmosphere can get very busy so patience is a must especially at weekends but it worth the wait

Shocking service.... Slow, disorganised and mediocre food at best. Just over an hour for a toastie....It's only March hate to see what chaos ensues when the season actually starts. Good luck. I'd give it a miss.

Lovely location, great views over Loch Katrine and surrounding hills. Nice food, just don’t be in a rush as service can be painfully slow,

Have been following on Instagram so was really looking forward to visit. Walked in with my partner and daughter to join the queue as a it states wait to be seated. Waited almost 30mins to be served. In this time tables were not being cleared, people came in and sat down so no clear direction, others in the queue didn't know what to do either. I decided against taking a seat for food as it was clear the staff were struggling to put it nicely. We decided to get cans of juice aswell as ordering a coffee and cake. I was told it wouldn't take long. I stood a side to let others be served and watch people receive their cakes In boxes. I waited another 10-15 minutes, then decided to tell them to keep the cake and coffee and left even though I had paid for it. Wouldn't go back staff struggling and some didn't seem like they wanted to be there. Real shame as location is so nice.

Best mac n cheese ever and lovely coffee. Impressed by the home made honey mustard salad dressing. A beautiful drive and we were lucky to see the SS Sir Walter Scot departing. Everyone of the service team were lovely and helpful with local knowledge. A lovely day out.

Really good cafe in beautiful location. Highly recommended

Beautiful place and good food to enjoy that sunny Sunday morning or the end of a good long drive . Their bakes are amazing and the food delicious

I went to the pier cafe today for lunch and I thought the food was exceptional along with incredible customer service. Not to mention the amazing view that you have while you eat. Will definitely be returning for the more :)

I had a great experience at The Pier Cafe! Even though the cafe was really busy, the staff were so lovely and accommodating to our needs. The food was phenomenal and the views were absolutely breathtaking. I can’t wait to return soon!

Visited at weekend and was very busy. Food was great, staff outstanding!

Really disappointing! Drove up today and was busy as nice day which we expected. They didn’t want our business even though we said we would wait as we had driven far. I am 8 months pregnant and had our four year old daughter too but wouldn’t even add us to the list for a table. Basically told us to go away. Really poor.

A wasted trip to come across a boy out of his depth behind the counter turning away a pregnant woman and 4 year old including myself even though when pressed by a family after that it would be an hour wait. This has easily put me off going somewhere new at the weekend if that's how they treat patrons who make the effort to take the trip out. Put 1 star for food even though we never ate so the average doesn't go up. The angriest I've been in a long time after leaving.

Lovely place with great staff, delicious food and a beautiful view

Nice wee cafe at Loch Katrine. The drive is beautiful, the staff very welcoming, the food decent and the view of the lake and the nearby mountains is amazing! Great option to combine with a day-trip nearby.

Lovely staff and gorgeous location. Food was super tasty even though it did take a while before it came. However they were busy so not a major issue. Hope they can have halal options as there were a few people there like myself that could have had a wider range of food there.

Picturesque place,tight roads but to be expected. As for the food, not my cup of tea got a full breakfast stornoway black pudding let down by what seemed to be frozen sausage and the bacon wasn't the best either you would think a place like this would use local butchers and have home baking.

Although some of the road is single track with passing places, it was worth the drive and we were lucky to have picked a sunny clear day. Views over Loch Katrine are stunning. The cafe was clean and well kept and service was very good. We had The Stronnie pizza which was delicious. Very relaxed setting. Can't wait to go again.

Stopped here for a late breakfast. Location is a little remote and quiet in February (few tourists). However a very warm welcome and a seat on the edge of Loch Katrina that was worth the drive to get there. The staff are really lovely and the food was outstanding. We will definitely be back.

Service was quick and efficient, staff is very friendly and accommodating. Lots of food options and the ones we tried were decent and tasty. Dog friendly as well. Worth a stop when exploring the area.

This cafe is a beautiful spot in both the winter and the summer. The views over the water are stunning, the food is great and the service couldn’t have been better. Jean who was serving us was very helpful and friendly, she made us feel very welcome and catered for. The gluten free and vegan options are amazing, with a wide range of variety (including GF and vegan pizza!!). We have visited in the winter, however we will definitely be coming back in the summer months.

The food is delicious and especially the perfect hot crispy chips. The view is to drive for. Staff are friendly. The whole experience was nice and enjoyed it.

A stunning location with stunning service and food. What more could you ask for. Great food with views you cannot describe. I struggle to think of a warmer welcome that we have ever received especially with our 2 dogs. They loved their little treat each visit and the cuddles. Would highly recommend a visit and we will definitely return.

Just done a 2 night stay at the Pier in my camper. Extremely friendly staff when we arrived. 4 vans on the first night and second night on our own. Had breakfast in the cafe before we left for home. The Full Stonie was the best breakfast I have had in a long time. Quick and friendly service at a very reasonable price. Will be visiting again when the weather is a little better

We spied the cafe on Google Maps and thought it might be a great place to take the camera for a walk before sitting in for lunch. We were well pleased with the outcomes on both choices: the Cafe is small and cosy, the food was excellent (amazing choice of cakes for afters), the young lady who served us was both welcoming and chatty. Also, the views over Loch Katrine were just spectacular, and I left with both a full stomach and a full image card. Can't wait to return again.

Absolutely stunning location, with such lovely food. Staff were so welcoming, will definitely be back!

It is winter and it was closed, which we expected, we just love the view down Loch Katrine from there 🥰

A great cafe with very friendly staff, good coffee, good food and idyllic surroundings

Absolutely shocking customer service. Stop selling food at 1 pm and it's opened to 5pm won't be back 2 hours drive for nothing

Really nice staff, great food. Great location.

Such a lovely find. The drive was so beautiful the scenery breathtaking. Then when we arrived we given such a warm welcome sat in the conservatory with views across the loch. The place was packed but the staff we very attentive. We both had the parsnip soup and it was delicious!!!!!! They do so many loca Scottish dishes also. Definitely will be back to try the other item

Lovely stop, food was nice but they were very busy, so it was a long time to get food.

Welcoming staff, delicious food, and a great laugh. We try to come everything we come up to Mull on our holidays. Didn't disappoint again. Thank you 😊

Thanks to Jade for a lovely welcome earlier this week and a delicious, great value lunch. We had cycled from the Trossachs Pier and were delighted to find the Pier Cafe open and with an array of tasty food available. Thank you!

This place is a hidden gem. Food was exceptional and the service was warm and welcoming. A must visit if you are in the area.

Amazing breakfast, great ingredients and cooked superbly, will definitely be back. The haggis and black pudding are a must !!

Nice place to relax after a walk or have a cup of coffee before taking the steamboat out to Loch Katrine. Also a nice lunch menu.

Good food, reasonably priced. (Small breakfast) Friendly and clean.

What a little gem! Always using Google maps to find cafe's while we're out exploring. This is one, opposite end of the loch cruise with the SS Sir Walter Scott. This cafe is at the end of a long long road, but what a place to sit and while away and enjoy great home made cakes and made to order hot food. The only sound you'll hear are the birds, Great atmosphere, and an even greater welcome from the ladies working there. Nothing too much trouble. We had one of the specials of the day. A steak and bacon burger with chips and salad. Huge plate! There's a small room on the back with floor to ceiling glass looking out onto the Loch. Also a seating area outside and another inside if you don't fancy looking at the scenery. Doggies are welcome. Always a plus for us. The car park is pay and display with the funds going towards the upkeep of SS Sir William Scott. There are also several places for campers with hook ups. Right on the edge of the loch.

Enjoyed Victoria sponge and coffee. YUMMY

A fabulous spot. I was lucky with weather but even on a bad day the views would still be amazing. Service was a little slow but the girl was so friendly I still give it 5. Just had a soup and sandwich and it was very tasty!

Another great experience at the Pier Cafe, very friendly professional staff and a fantastic menu. We visited with family and after a lovely walk along Loch Katrine we shared a variety of their pizzas, delicious, especially "The Scotsman", very yummy!

Poor, very poor service Came at 2pm, had to wait 15 minutes before a lady gave me the menu (which I had to ask for) and another 45 minutes before the same lady came back around (while also serving other customers in the meantime) to let me know that the kitchen closed before I had the opportunity to order (and once again, had to stop her from avoiding me). I’m not sure of the reason which led her to give me the menu while not informing of the near end of the service (or that the service already ended). An apology would have been good at the end (instead of an unbothered face), as a 1 hour wait for nothing is a bit frustrating as one can imagine.

This is a must visit. It looks rundown on the outside but inside is bright &airy, awesome food - especially the pizzas - & dog friendly too. Oh& beautiful view over the Loch

We made the one way trek from Aberfoyle too this delighted cafe located on the loch, side , we were not disappointed met by welcoming staff , first impressions this was a well run establishment with a fine display of home baking , the small restaurant over looking the loch served a goods selection of snacks and meals , our choices were the fish soup , cheese scone prawn sandwich coffees very well presented particularly recommends the authentic Cullen Skink soup and good coffee, lovely to find this gem of a cafe

One of the best places to have food, incredible views and the food was great too. Amazing setting, one that should be experienced.

Staff were good and friendly. Great views over the Loch. Food was fresh and good.

Fantastic cafe at the pier at Stronachlacher. Beautiful views of Loch Katrine and excellent Scottish food. Tried the Cullen skink and the mackerel pate. Fresh, simple but delicious. Lovely staff and they do great sandwiches and other dishes too. A hidden gem

Only food available plain £4 sandwiches and £1.50 cans of juice. cash only is also a hard neck considering the amount of coin your going to have to drop for a snack . Top tip pack a lunch ** recently met the former proprietor before this lot took over . He says it’s now under a new owner now so might be worth a try

Absolutely stunning scenery, great food and service. Highly recommend

It's a beautiful place with an amazing view 😍

If you want to have a great meal coupled with great views this is the place to go. Breakfast, lunch or dinner is amazing, the views over Loch Katherine stunning and the whole team at The Pier make it an absolute pleasure and memorable experience with their top quality service and friendliness If you're going to travel all the way to Stronachlachar then not stopping here is a big mistake There are also quiz nights with a theme on select Fridays, with a fixed price meal and good company, laughter and banter thrown in for free.

We were really surprised by the varied offer of products (cakes especially), vegan options and excellent coffee! It is well worth stopping in this magical corner to take a breather and regain strength before returning.

Lovely lunch in a stunning location. Food was good - service was a bit slow as the kitchen were understaffed but was great when it arrived. Incredible location with beautiful views.

lovely place with great please and food !

Food delicious. Decent sized portion. Thank you.

Fab food and service with a beautiful view! Highly recommend it for breakfast. Good price and a wide variety of food on the menu.

Delicious fresh food, great service, decent price, staff were friendly, place was spotless, lovely cakes, dogs welcome and cracking views.

Nice little cafe with a view of Factor's Island where Rob Roy held Graham of Kilearn prisoner

As its name suggests, the Pier Café is right beside the pier at Loch Katrine, bringing in a steady stream of hungry customers from the pleasure cruises that land here. But the café isn’t complacent about its captive audience. The food on offer is good quality - ranging from a full Scottish breakfast or lunch to a sandwiches and afternoon tea. There is seating outside picnic tables or on traditional table and chairs in a lakeside conservatory. We visited twice and weren’t disappointed. I had smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast on one trip - while my wife tried the full veggie breakfast, which looked absolutely delicious. There’s a selection of home-baked cakes and snacks and a few souvenirs to buy, including hand-knitted hats. A lovely place to stop, relax, eat and take in the wonderful view.

Amazing overnight staying place. We came late at night, the toilets were open the whole night! Quiet place at the beach and possibility to have breakfast in the morning

Stunning location and excellent food.

We didn't eat here. We just had a cuppa before catching the ferry. We did see food being served, and it looked lovely. This was a lovely surprise set in stunning scenery on Loch Katrine.

As usual food excellent. We opted for the charcutterie board and it was wonderful. Love this place to bits. Great food, even better scenery even when rainy.

The food was good and I did enjoy it , the service was OK, the surroundings were Impressive, however the maintenance needs looked at, tired paintwork, roof of conservatory needs a good clean inside and out. But the one thing that would prevent me going back was the drive out, road was shocking. Surface most of the way was terrible( that's being nice) and the vegetation growing on the sides restricted the view ahead on an already twisty single track road, made it a nervy drive. But as I said food was good and the setting is fantastic.

Visited The Pier Cafe last weekend and so pleased that they had some really good gluten free options! We had the charcuterie board with gluten free bread. Gorgeous views as well.

Very welcoming and friendly staff, this place has a range of local produce, fabulous cakes, great coffee, and it also just happens to be set in an absolutely stunning location on Loch Katrine. Glad I made the journey..

We spent a very relaxing night in our van right on the water and had a delicious breakfast in the morning. The service was perfect. :)

Enjoyed a lovely meal with my wife and youngest daughter today. I had spicy chicken pizza, my daughter had margarita pizza and my wife had the Cullen skink soup. All delicious. Hadn't visited for nearly a year, since I used to deliver there. Would highly recommend a visit.

Fantastic location, right on the pier for Loch Katrine boat tours. Good selection of food and drinks. Great stop point for cycling, walking or boat trip. Staff super quick, polite and helpful. Outdoor seating, water bowl for dogs.

Loved it the 1st time we stopped here (a few weeks ago). This time, not so much. Wouldn't recommend to stop for a coffee & cake. You will definitely be more welcomed if you are ordering food. The other 2 families who came in with a dog, both ordered food. They were offered water and dog treats and made a fuss over. No-one came near us once we were given our cakes. There was no thanks / bye / acknowledgement when we left. Was left feeling quite disappointed tbh. Happy to pay parking / and for a boat ride but wouldn't use the cafe again unfortunately.

I had lunch at the cafe today with my wife and friends. Fantastic food with friendly and attentive service. Absolutely first class with the added bonus of a beautiful setting.

Lovely place right by the side of the loch. Got a coffee, scone and cake to take away. Staff were really lovely and helpful. Really recommend the cheese scone and Victoria sponge cake! Lots of parking outside (cloudy day in June) and clean toilets

Friendly staff, good coffee nice food if a touch pricey, excellent views of the lake. Parked our motorhome overnight for £10. Watch out for the swarms of seasonal midges outside.

Great menu. Very tasty Cullen skink; perfect on a wet and cold Scotyish summer. Surprisingly generous portions of delicious cakes and buns. Staff very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend stopping off here for tea and scones and enjoy the views over Loch Katrine.

Lovely place and friendly staff, stunning location, dog friendly, would highly recommend!

The pier cafe is located in a beautiful little village beside Loch Katrine. The amazing views can be seen from the outdoor seating and the indoor seating with huge glass windows. The food is amazing and felt freshly made along with a great selection of cakes/coffees for an afternoon tea. Sometimes food can take a while to be made but the freshness and taste really makes up for it, especially for the vegetation breakfasts.

Took a drive up there today. The location is perfect and the food and the service matched the location. We will certainly be back and we cannot recommend the cafe and location highly enough.

Outstanding breakfast and service!!! Amazing views and great coffee!!

Really lovely staff and a well executed menu. Plus great views, a water point and some very friendlly robins!

I was pleasantly surprised here, food was great ladies were brilliant. Would definitely recommend though check what time likely to be busy.

An all time holiday favourite! The Pier cafe never dissapoints. Amazing food, especially The Full Strony Breakfast which was outstanding. We visited twice this holiday for the stunning views over Loch Katrine and were welcomed both times, kids and dog included.

Great coffee, yummy cakes and friendly staff, what else could you want?

Friendly staff with lovely food and views

Just passing through for the view of the loch and the waterfall

Loverly stop when walking or cycling the lake, excellent friendly service

Very tasty soup and a beautiful view from the glass terrace.

Superb coffee and cake. Excellent views. Lovely staff and plenty of seating available on a midweek afternoon.

Situated just half a mile off the Inversnaid road, this is a delightful litte cafe at Stronachlachar cruise boat landing . Terrific for coffee and cake. The outside terrace has amazing views and if you time it right you can catch Sir Walter Scott paddle steamer plying its way up Loch Katrine. A beautiful place of peace,tranquility and unique Scottish, Trossachs Scenery.

Impeccable service and lovely food right on the side of the Loch with scenery that is (almost) second to none.

We were staying at an airbnb a few minutes walk away so we went here a few times. The place has a great view and it’s really nice to sit there by the lake. The place is really nice but the food isn’t great we still ate there a few times but the food quality isn’t the good thing ab this place. The pizza was average but the place is still nice and I think if you’re looking for a place nearby that has a nice atmosphere and nice stuff this is a great place but I wouldn’t expect great food here.

Worth travelling along a road that just ends..beautiful vista and great local service..loved it..Nice food too

On the hunt for cute cafes with amazing drives and views? Look no further, we have a belter here on Loch Katrine just under an hour and a half from Glasgow. With a beautiful drive to the cafe with stunning views, some great walks in the area. Or if you are feeling energetic, park at the opposite side of the loch and hire some bikes and cycle round to the cafe for your lunch and work it off on the way back. Food here is made fresh to order and they have a great selection or sandwiches, jacket potatoes, hot meals and pizzas. Offering a selection of local drinks and coffee from one of our fave roasters @thomsonscoffee We visited on a BH Monday, and the place was busy, we had a wait on food, and the staff were under pressure, but they did amazing to try and keep it together and get everyone served This was our second visit here, and we find the cafe spacious inside with views of the loch with additional tables out the front, and then in the garden, there are picnic benches for the nicer days. The staff are great and the food is tasty Or you can be really clever and plan your trip with a day out on the Sir Walter Scott boat on the loch

Really fresh, yummy food. Beautiful view and spot to stop and enjoy a cuppa

The Cafe is run very efficiently. We had to hardly wait until your coffee, tea or cake arrived. The back of the cafe is a glass structure that lets you sit right next to the lake with a stunning vista of the surrounding mountains.