The Rumblin' Tum in Highland

Popped in here recently on a trip through Wick to Dunnet Head - Got a cheese & tuna toastie and a latte which were both excellent. Owners were really friendly and the price reasonable considering the location - Have a feeling they could charge 2/3 times the price - being on the NC 500 - but choose not to. Will certainly return.

We were on our way back to Thurso from Wick when we came across this cosy little cafe where we decided to stop for lunch. So glad we did!! Amazing place! And the incredible artist: Glyn and (we presume) his wife were absolutely brilliant! Only a few tables and very informal. We were the only guests and had a lovely chat with them over a nice lunch: soup and a sandwich. The walls are covered in beautiful wooden handcrafted figures that are all for sale. Will definitely come back next time we visit the Highlands. Highly recommended!

Lovely little place. Owners were so chatty and welcoming. Knew loads of history about the places around. Food was really good as well

Over the course of 2 weeks we visited the cafe on a few occasions, Always had full English breakfasts plus 3 extras sausages for the dogs kindly cut up and wrapped by Glyn, nice friendly people with good consistent breakfasts including one I had on my birthday.

Stopped here with some friends Food was great and the hosts even better Very good price for good food in a quaint little cafe Loved it

We stumbled upon this lovely wee spot driving down from Orkney. We stopped at Tesco Wick for Petrol and as the café was under refurbishment we did a good google search and found this stop. (it's 2 minutes drive from the Tesco as you're heading into Wick - easy to miss!) Simple but good breakfast choices, cooked fresh (not pre-cooked and hot held) and even better, they had Gluten Free bread and sausages as the owners are GF intolerant like myself. Will definitely stop here again for food.

Back from the Orkney Islands and after a stop off at busy J O’G ....looked on the sat nav for a much less “touristy” spot for a bit of tea, as we were both fancying something down to earth and The Rumblin Tum came up as being nearby. A quick check of T.Advisor and noted the reviews were OK and off we headed, You could easily drive past, as it doesn’t immediately look like a cafe but good roadside signage informed us that this was the right place. Quirky it is .....but Glynn, author, wood artist and chef today...is a welcoming chap and his cafe clearly reflects his style. Basic cafe food but absolutely nothing wrong with that & plenty of choice on the menu, everything is cooked fresh to order. Egg, chips and beans we fancied and thats exactly what we got, with two piping hot mugs of coffee at sensible prices. Glynn, wishing you lots of good luck with your bus project and thank you for our tea. Spot on. You know who we are.

Gasping for a brew we stopped here, excellent cup of tea and coffee. We called in again on our way home for tea and the food was brilliant plus my fog could go in too!!

This was a perfect stopping point for lunch with our two toddlers. It's a reasonably small and slightly eccentric old school cafe but we were happy with our meals and the owner was cheery and helpful. There's also a range of wood knick-knacks. The menu is basic but very good value.

Think this is one of the friendliest cafes we’ve ever stopped at, I felt like we’d stopped in to visit friends the way we were looked after. The cafe was also very dog friendly, our wee dog was spoiled for attention which is always lovely. The food was simple but very tasty and generous portions too.

A quick stop for brunch, very friendly and approachable. Food was great and the coffee was perfect. Will be back for sure along with our dog.

As always Glyn, it was lovely, awesome food and so so clean I’m there, defo go there again and the takeaways are still available if anyone wants!! I defo recommend

We stopped off here for lunch with no expectations as we are not familiar with the area. We had lovely food and a warm beverage, it was just what the doctor ordered! The owner was friendly and very welcoming to us, nice quirky atmosphere in the cafe. All covid precautions adhered to. Good luck with the book launch.

Didn’t even bother ordering due to a very unfriendly reception! Also the place smelled really musty and tables and chairs need a good clean. We spent our money elsewhere!

Absolutely fantastic! Food cocked fresh for order. Fantastic owners, very friendly. Our daughter delighted food. We stopped on way back from John O’Grotas 26.09.2020 You can feel like at home. Definitely back there again! Five stars I think not enough 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

We just stumbled across this cafe whilst doing the NC500 and what a great find it was. Such a quirky place with a real atmosphere. The gentleman that runs it, was really welcoming, he is also a published author and was so great to chat to him about his books, of which you can buy there. Breakfast was lovely and worth the money. Definitely worth a stop off x

Small cafe with great customer service. Food was good and cost was low. Lots of options for breakfast or lunch.

This is a awesome cafe with a inviting atmosphere, and is run by the local writer Glyn F Sailbury the menu is great too, he also runs a wrting club from the cafe.

We have had breakfast here a couple of times. The food is average. It's run by a nice gentlemen, by himself apparently. The toilet is a bit rough and ready but on the whole the place is fairly clean.Get the best of both worlds, eat here and use the toilet in Tesco.

Excellent place for a food refill and a decent Pot of tea. A great place to keep you going. If you want good food served with style and with good value - this is the place for you. Highly recommended.

Having read previous reviews I was expecting a good breakfast and I wasn’t disappointed. The food is excellent but more importantly the host is very friendly and a really interesting guy to talk with. The wooden fret work is really unique. Go along and you won’t be disappointed.

Ci siamo fermati per bere qualcosa di caldo e ci siamo ritrovati in un locale particolare con pochi tavolini e con il proprietario che prepara tutto al momento. Pochi piatti ma fatti come se fossi a casa del proprietario. Prezzi molto contenuti in proporzione ad altri locali. Da provare assolutamente

Eravamo di passaggio e cercavamo un posto dove poter pranzare con qualcosa di veloce ma buono. Il locale è piccolo ma carino, il proprietario è davvero gentile ed ospitale. Stufi di avere sempre patate fritte come contorno abbiamo chiesto una variazione: dei semplici pomodori. Ci ha portato una omelette deliziosa con i pomodori di contorno. Consigliamo di assaggiare anche i dolci che sono sul bancone.

We stopped off at The Rumblin’ Tum on our way to Sinclair Bay and loved this place. From the outside, it looks a little like a cosy American diner. There was ample parking space and about three or four tables inside. The owner is a lovely guy: the cafe is decorated with his wood carvings which are on sale including jewellery, hooks, ornaments, jigsaws etc. He also writes and has a range of novels published, based around the local area. He personally cooks all of the food from fresh: the menu includes cooked breakfasts, jacket potatoes, burgers and sandwiches. Quite a unique place off the beaten tourist trail. If you’d like a casual breakfast or lunch with a twist, definitely worth a visit!

We had 2 breakfasts on thé 31th of december. Warm welcome and a very nice place. Breaksfast was very good. We recomend it !!

We travel first of all for visiting a country, but also for meeting other cultures, that’s why we tend to avoid mass tourist places.At The Rumblin’ Tum we found what we were looking for. The OWNER is a DELIGHTFUL AND INTERESTING person, PREPARING FOOD TO ORDER.But he’s as well a wood carver (you can buy his creations there), and a writer (books on sale too)!He personally does everything in his tiny, cozy café; and we appreciated the ODD, RELAXING ATMOSPHERE of the interiors, and the PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS. FOOD was very SIMPLE, yet CAREFULLY PREPARED AND GOOD, and REASONABLY PRICED.Just one minus point: the toilet… in dire need of improvement!

Good place to have breakfast. It is cheap and cheerful with good food. The guy serving was very present and chatty.

We stopped in to grab a cup of tea and we got a friendly face and warm conversation. Glen Salisbury (a local author as well) spent time to carry on pleasant conversation with us. This is an out of the way place, but a very warm homey feel. A true local treasure!

This wee cafe was a tremendous find.Food was outstanding, as was the welcome and "Craic" from the owners.The woodwork for sale is gorgeous and so reasonably priced. Thankyou so very much for making our day, Ronnie and Tarby, Isle of Seil, Argyll..

Always searching in trip advisor for local cafes, the Rublim is made for pleasure not just for eating. Lovely couple take care of it, classical music and lovely wood artwork. The coffee is so craft that smells like the one of my grandma back in Brazil.

Once and only visit, would only describe as a greasy spoon best avoided if you want anything other than deep fried food, we had a chicken burger than was really greasy and could only taste fat, as for the decor it was far from clean

Was one of the worst breakfast I have ever had and it's expensive 2 cheap sausages that was brittle bacon was black round edges n tinned chopped tomatoes avoid at all cost

Called into Moffat halfway through our trip, not been here in some 29 years, but the Rumbling Tum is still there.

A lovely little place done a great breakfast all the trimmings lovely strong cup of tea catered for my vegetarian partner great will be back

This is a quirky little restaurant on the outskirts of Wick. It offers a good range of hot snacks and lunches at very reasonable prices. The proprietor was very friendly, service was quick and I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast and half hour visit to the Rumblin' Tum

Ci siamo imbattuti per caso lungo la strada alla ricerca disperata di un caffè. Posto molto carino, proprietario simpaticissimo e scone ottimi!

Desperately for a cup of tea we stopped at a small roadside cafe only to be welcomed by the owner Glyn

Me and the wife had a lovely breakfast here this morning with a nice friendly owner totally recommend to anyone

On a vey wet afternoon the place did not look great from the outside,however we had a very warm welcome from the owner ! Interesting gentleman who is a writer and a wood carver( long winter nights in the north of Scotland ). We were looking for a nice simple meal,following several nights of fine dining in our local castle hotel! We were not disappointed. Food was very good and the price was right!

Please don't be put off by appearance outside it is well worth venturing in.

Very pleasant Gammon Egg and chips well cooked, Very chatty, Margaret bought his new book which he likely signed for her, Will be back.

This was a wonderful stop on our travel in North Scotland! BEST tuna "toastie" I have ever had!! The owner was a delight to chat with and I loved looking at the wood pieces he had made. Bought one of his books and had him sign it. I would definitely recommend a stop at the Rumblin' Tum!

Head to the Rumblin' Tum every time I'm up North. Always buy a wood design too. So much on offer can hardly choose

Just enjoyed a first in the Rumblin Tum, wanted something different, asked for a Bangin Chicken Burger..

How wonderful! This part of Scotland is a bit remote and to find a tiny, cozy cafe like this is a dream! The owner is delightful, personable and interesting. The food is very simple yet prepared with care and attention to detail, also my meal was delicious! He prepares everything to order so it isn't "fast food" but he managed to have our meal out very quickly. Stop by this little cafe to support a small business and enjoy the woodcarvings and collections of books by local authors, including some by the owner! If we ever make it back this way we'll definitely be eating here again!

Delicious...a must try Along with all the usual meals, this cafe has some hidden delights, all at a reasonable price. Enjoy

With the household too ill to cook( summer colds) we turned to our local cafe for assistance.

Home cooked snacks/meals in a cafe type environment and such friendly owners. A very trusting and nice staff with food cooked as you wait and very reasonable prices, so worth a stop. Also does wonderful woodwork, great for presents etc. Will definitely visit again and again.

Lovely wee place, good food, good service, Glyn is the most adaptable host and nothing is too much trouble. Fretwork wood is beautiful and some lovely pieces to choose from at a very affordable price 😊

I was on a nice run out on a lovely, sunny Sunday morning and stopped off at a Cafe just on the outskirts of Wick, The Rumblin' Tum. I can't rate this quaint, little place enough for adding to a perfect Sunday ride out. A lovely breakfast and coffee at a price that I think is the cheapest in the area. The atmosphere is certainly the warmest and most welcoming. Whilst I was sitting in the cafe I noticed plenty of people coming and going, so it's very popular and many bought little gifts that have been made on the premises by the owner, Glyn. I would recommend to anyone to have a wee trip over and sample the food and banter. Whilst I was there I had a full breakfast... Double egg, double sausage and bacon, bean, tomatoes, toast and a coffee.... steaming hot and very reasonably priced. If I could I would give the value for money more than 5 stars.

Mum & I went for a bite to eat at lunchtime. It is a proper caf with a mug of good tea & cafe food well made. Plenty of cheese in the toasties, frozen chips but well cooked. Service was great too. Will be going back.

The Rumblin Tum is a caff, and a good one. The food could never be called fancy, but it is really well cooked and the prices are reasonable. I have eaten there many times and can heartily recommend the scampi and chips, the cheese on toast, the sausage and chips and the breakfasts (which are available any time). Glyn is a friendly and accommodating host, and one of the best points about the cafe is that he will provide any combination of items on the menu. So if you want, for example, three eggs and chips, but no sausages on your breakfast he can provide it and price it accordingly.

As a regular diner at this establishment, just have to say what a talent Glyn( the proprietor ) is, from meals no matter how large or small, the fretwork , again no ends to the wonders he does, he rises to the various challenges customers set him with ellaborate designs, also a talented author with many works available.

Been before for a cuppa and slice of home made cake? Supermarket muffins or snowball only available.