The Thistle Stop in Highland

Really friendly family owed restaurant. We just stopped in for a quick bit to hold us over to dinner. I had the apple pie and my husband had a slice of some type of lemon pie/cake. The apple pie was good. I also had a large tea while my husband had coffee. Very relaxed environment. The owner was really friendly and has two dogs which are nice and mellow. There are snacks for sale already packaged for travel. We took some freshly baked snacks for later that night (i really do not remember what we had…only it was good). The restaurant offers local artist crafts for sale. We Recommend a stop in for a quick bit to eat.

Great coffee and cake. Friendly service and a lovely gift shop adjacent to the cafe. Best Bakewell slice ever!

Away for a week with the hubby exploring the highlands of Scotland and what a gem we found . This place has it all . First and foremost the full English was impressive , every individual part was delicious and the coffee was strong and endless just how I like it . As if that’s not enough your seated inside the most beautiful shop full of local crafts to buy, from beautifully crafted walking sticks to whisky and honey hand care . Top this all off with the most approachable owner and his well behaved dog ! Utter breakfast bliss , Thankyou

Encontramos esse restaurante no caminho e paramos para nos esquentar e comer alguma coisa. O lugar era super aconchegante. Já tinha ouvido falar que os escoceses não gostam de crianças que não ficam quietinhas; que pedem aos pais para saírem se se sentirem incomodados. Então quase hesitei quando vi vários idosos olhando para nós. Mas deu tudo certo. Fomos em fevereiro mas não consegui incluir a data anterior a maio de 2021 aqui.

Unplanned stop for lunch of toasted cheese sandwiches which were lovely. Pleasant environment with thoughtful additions and great service

We stopped twice last week on our way to and from Inverness. The food is fresh, tasty and cooked to order. We had lunch, but they also have a varied selection of cakes too. The service is quick and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for Keith and Kay. I would highly recommend and will certainly be back.

Friendly staff and quick service. Homely cafe with shop. Food well presented and was delicious. Definitely would recommend a stop if driving the A82 near Loch Ness.

Not a planned stop, last minute decision when we see the 200yrd sign. So glad we did, nice guy, nothing was to much trouble, lovely full Scottish breakfast. Deffo worth a visit.

Went here because reviews said loads of things gluten free but we never saw a menu or was offered one so can’t comment however we did say coffee and cakes when we arrived so probably reason not given one asked gf cakes and was offered a brownie or raspberry slice. Hubby who is coeliac opted for the latter. And 2 milky correction latte coffees with half a shot of coffee in each just how we wanted then. People were having breakfasts and they looked yummy but owner said sausages were not gf we bought a couple of things from the shop a print and as red deer statue there was no rush to move you on and one table were sat on there laptop as good WiFi signal.

The full lock cruise in very wet weather was brilliantly organised with stunning views and Wildlife. The cruise leaves near Genfinnan house hotel and ends at Acharacle at other end of the lock. Ali and Chris not only looked after us they showed great knowledge of the Lock and its history. We saw white tailed eagles with chick in nest and black throated divers along with common seagulls and two chicks. The crew knew where to look and navigated the ship so we had some great photographs. The knowledge of the history buildings and the Jacobite history was well explained.

Keith and Kay couldn’t be more welcoming. Food was local, fresh and delicious. Deffo recommended for an overnight stop off. Hope to be back.

Lovely little pit stop, just out of the hustle and bustle of fort Augustus! Very friendly service and wonderful gift shop with a quirky and unique feel! Refreshing cup of tea and great views! Would definitely return, maybe next tome for a bite to eat! It was well worth the stop! Ladies toilets were pristine and pleasant following the theme of the gift shop!

Visited the Thistle Stop cafe for lunch and a browse of the little gift shop. We were met by the owner who gave us a warm welcome. The snack menu, lunch menu, Christmas menu and specials board gave us a great choice. For a starter the cooked brie in grape and pomegranate juice was incredible and the pan fried haddock in cheese sauce for main course was really good. Highly recommend the Thistle stop. Great value, great food and a lovely welcome....if only all were as good as this.

Very good quality food and served by friendly staff. The small restaurant has both outside and inside seating. We are surrounded by local products for sale and can browse after eating. I even had their delicacy ... fried haggis. Delicious.

This is such a lovely wee restaurant . Lots of lovely gifts to buy as well. Very clean and tidy. Plenty to choose from on menu, something for everyone’s tastes. We had the days special steak baguette , salad and fries , it was delicious. Latte coffee was lovely too. Very reasonably priced. Definetly return.

We stopped here on the back of the reviews and it was so worth the detour!Such a friendly welcome, quick service, delicious toasties, great mocha.Great gift shop too.We couldn’t resist the cakes to enjoy on the rest of our journey to Perth.Visit as you won’t be disappointed.Thank you

Just stopped in on the way past for lunch. The food was really well presented and extremely tasty! The coffee was hot and strong too. Excellent!!

Stayed here overnight in our motorhome as Jaggy Thistle is part of BritStops. Keith was very friendly and helpful. Shop has a fantastic selection of lovely gifts and wonderfully scented lotions and potions. Very reasonably priced menu. We arrived at the wrong time of day for a meal but had some lovely toasties, chips and cakes. Would definitely visit here again if we are on the A82 in the future. Someone was booking for a Sunday lunch and it sounded good so we might just have to plan a weekend road trip !

Great breakfast lovely relaxed atmosphere visited for various stops through our 5week holiday and great every time.

Had lunch here twice during our visit to the Highlands. The quality of food was great and good size portions. The staff were so friendly. We'll be back again, hopefully very soon x

We had lunch here on a rainy day in the highlands having read the rave reviews. And this is another addition to the universal acclaim. This is a very welcoming and bright space well suited to the current restrictions. Tables inside and outside and pleasant views. The quality of the food was outstanding - everything cooked to order and prepared with love. We had a range of food: smoked mackerel pate, chicken wings, smoked haddock with sautéed potatoes and cheese sauce (really comforting), lasagne (home made so not brake brothers special in a ceramic dish) followed by some great cakes. All very good value. We said we would come back and here we are now having breakfast.

We stopped at Thistle Stop for lunch twice on our journey to and from Skye.The food was delicious on both occasions and it was a very welcoming atmosphere. Everything we ate was tasty but I would recommend the toastie, so good! A perfect stop off point. There is a little shop that sells some Scottish bits and pieces which was nice to browse.There are a range of plants for purchase outside. I enjoyed being greeted by Barney the dog on arrival too. Would recommend!

We stopped at this small cafe on our way from Loch Ness to Skye for lunch. This is a small and cozy cafe where everyone seemed to know each other. Everyone was very friendly including the customers. The food is made fresh while you wait and our meals arrived quickly. All of our food was excellent. They also have a small shop inside where you can purchase fabric, patterns & other miscellaneous items.Since I am a quilter I was extremely excited to make some purchases. The price were quite reasonable. There is also several displays of homemade gifts most of which were locally made items. I was very happy to find many treasures to bring back to the states. I would highly recommend stopping by the next time your travels take you by this great cafe & gift shop. Everything is quite reasonably priced.

A superb lunch, thank you. Fish and chips for 3. Really fresh fish and a light batter. Crispy chips, homemade tartare sauce and crunchy salad. We will return.

The new owners Kay and Keith opened their beautiful restaurant for the evening. The menu was amazing lots of choice for all tastes. The food and atmosphere was great we felt like we were in a top restaurant, Kay is a fantastic chef and Keith is very welcoming. We can’t wait for the next one.

We were on our drive from Inverness to fort William and was hoping to find a breakfast place along the way. Well what a find. It was well worth the wait. Lovely welcome from the new owner and dog. Excellent food and free coffee refills a plenty. Owners are well on it and attentive. There is also a gift shop which is well stocked with products that are different and interesting. Wishing the new owners all the best and when we visit again it will defintely be on our list

We had the pleasure of stopping here for a great breakfast. The food, welcome and service were excellent.

If you are driving this road, then make sure you stop here for food!My Wife and I found this place on a whim as we were driving from Inverness to Glencoe. We needed some caffeine and food. We actually got one of the best dining experiences of our lives, and an amazing friendly atmosphere complete with the loveliest dog ever. The food was absolutely amazing, genuinely of a higher quality than many expensive restaurants we have been to.Really good prices, and the owner was very warm and friendly and happy to provide us with ideas for places nearby to go walking.We were informed that ownership of this place has recently changed hands, and the name of the place is soon to change to Jaggy Thistle Food Stop. I will be keeping an eye on TripAdvisor to repost this review if and when a new page is made under the new name.

Coffee, Cake and Soup was amazing just what was needed after a long walk around Loch Oich. The views from the cafe are something your would never tire off. Very cosy and warm.

Came across this lovely place by pure accident returning home from holiday on Skye, very friendly couple who have worked wonders with the restuarant in such a short time. The food was superb with a great atmoshpere and will make this a lunch stop in all future trips up North.

Apparently we were the first customers of the first day of new ownership. Full breakfast was superb - piping hot, well cooked and quality ingredients. The owner/host was warm, attentive and had good craic. Will definitely make this a regular stop off whenever we're up North again. Well done folks :)

Lovely food, beautiful setting and really friendly staff. We would definitely return here on our next visit

stopped by chance on a snowy day and was surprised to find a great little cafe with a good choice of food.We had a Lasagne and macaroni which was served with garlic bread and tasty side salad. Was home made and a very good size portion. Great value.New owners with a friendly collie dog who we wish the best of luck to. recommend you try it and we will definitely be back

Under new ownership. Had fabulous breakfast after 3 hour drive. Very friendly. Will be going back when in area again. Well done Jaggy Thistle

Petit restaurant qui ne paye pas de mine, qui nous a nourri un midi. Très bon, prix peu élevés, personnel charmant, on a l'impression d'être accueillis par sa grand-mère (la gentille qui cuisine bien pas l'autre) :)

Excellent place with homemade tasty food with big dishes and gluten free options. The waiters are nice and polite, the place is clean, the food is tasty. There are also nice gift shop.

A little cafe run by a couple. Fantastic choice of home made cakes and scones ( 5 different scone flavours!) The coffee was good but no alternative to milk or soy. Oat milk would be appreciated.

We stopped here on a day trip from Fort Augustus to Isle of Skye. It’s about a 5 minute drive from Fort Augustus. We timed it perfectly and arrived at 9:30am when they opened. We had our food by about 9:40! Very fast service. Everyone ordered the full English and it was excellent. Everything made fresh and it was all so flavorful. I think we finished eating in 15 mins because it was so good! We also ordered lattes and espresso which were all very good. Lovely staff as well, glad we made the stop!

"Hier waren wir 2015 schon einmal." Das ist unsere erste Reaktion, als wir während unseres Motorradurlaubs auf den Parkplatz fahren.

Had a wonderful lunch, everything was homemade and very tasty. We enjoyed it so much we are going to go for breakfast tomorrow.

We found the cafe open after its usual 2 day closer. It was raining and we found out later that the road ahead was closed. It was very, very busy and many customers left because they couldn't get served. We found an empty table after waiting. We felt so sorry for the couple running the cafe. The man in the kitchen was very stressed and was literally running every where. The tables were not cleared and it took quite a while for our order to be taken. In the middle of cooking a food delivery arrived, which added to the wait. I have to admit the food was really good. I had a prawn jacket with plenty of prawns. It was very reasonably priced as well. At no time were we told about the wait due to the problems of the road. We really enjoyed the food. Hope things have calmed down for you.

What a fab wee cafe. Very welcoming, there were cyclists drying off from the wet weather all enjoying coffee and cake. I had steak pie, piping hot and delicious. The owners were pleasant and attentive. Great value for money and definitely a favourite stop on my travels.

From the moment we entered we wished we hadn't. Everything seemed an effort for the couple that were running it (and who clearly wished they weren't). The hot drinks were expensive, we ordered sandwiches to take away and were looked at as if we had requested something so unusual they'd never been asked before (a tuna mayo and a cheese sandwich). There were lots of sign ordering you not to use the toilet unless you were a cafe customer.

We stopped as we were passing and had a nice breakfast. Friendly people and quick service. Decent sized portions and a lovely view.

We called in en route home from holiday and were glad we did. I had baked potato with a prawn marie rose filling and side salad and my wife had the soup and sandwich combo. The soup was stilton and broccoli and the sandwich cheese and chutney. Both were nicely presented and tasted great.

Stopped off here on the way to Fort William - order two pots of coffee and two breakfast sandwiches - cooked lovely and very filling. Not sure about the cake which we bought for on the road.

Stopped here after getting stuck in a road closure for hours. Were in desperate need of food and toilet. They were rather busy and we were not greeted even after 10 minutes of standing looking at a number of vacant but un cleared tables. Looked like food was good but we didn't stay as nobody showed us to a seat or gave us any idea of wait time. Need more staff

Von Außen eher unscheinbar, aber Essen und Getränke super. Süßes Porzellangeschirr! Hätte ich glatt mitgekauft. Leider vergessen ein Bild davon zu machen, da ich von dem guten Essen und dem freundlichen Personal abgelenkt war! ;-)

Lovely ambience and great food served with a smile. Wonderful, will definitely be back. Salads are extra special with Apple and strawberries included. Can highly recommend. Lovely hand made crafts as well.

We enjoyed our sandwiches, specially the haggis ones, staff was very attentive and we could seat with our dog in the terrace tables.

Cuisine fait maison .de vrai saveur . Produits frais . Très bon rapport qualité prix . A faire un midi sur la route des visites .

A great find fir a hungry traveller a great varied menu prepared fresh and served with a smile. Very reasonably priced too and the home made cakes look delicious.

We visited this cafe on a recent trip to the highlands. The staff were very friendly & the cakes (particularly the scones) were delicious. A real find & definitely worth a visit.

We’ve been a couple of times and every time the host is still as attentive and friendly as ever, great food reasonably priced, great service with a smile we love it !!!

Travelling between Inverness and Fort William and need a stop for coffee, snacks or a full meal? Forget Fort Augustus or Speyn Bridge - this is the place to go.

Herziger Shop mit Restaurant. Es war gut besucht und man spürte das Engagement und das Herzblut der Wirtsleute. Es hat verschiedene Suppen und Sandwiches und Toasts und Süsses im Angebot. Wir hatten Toast mit Schinken und Käse, dazu Salat und Chips. Das war sehr fein und der Salat war ganz frisch und sehr vielfältig.

Stopped for coffee delicious shortbread. Varied menu 3 kinds of soup that day,small,clean and very welcoming.worth calling in .

Very good food and excellent service. There were a bunch of different scones to choose between: cranberries and orange, dates and apricots etc. And the waitress even took time to point out some good spots and walks on our way back to Edinburgh

You will happen across this place a few miles South of Fort Augustus, on the A82 road that runs along the Northern shore of Loch Ness. It is a combined Cafe and Gift Shop.

Non ostante si a recensito ci siamo capitate per caso . Gentilissimi, ci hanno accolte con dei grandi sorrisi, il cibo era discreto e i prezzi contenuti. Abbiamo fatto un pranzo veloce con una baked potato con dentro tutto e una zuppa del giorno spendendo circa 10 sterline. Il locale è pulito e merita una sosta

After a long morning's walking we sought a cafe to refuel at about 2:30pm. Having rejected an overpriced hotel brasserie in Invergarry, we opted to take a chance on the road to Fort Augustus. Stumbled across this cafe. Comfortable, with a wide range of good food at very reasonable prices, and great views. We were made welcome and were served excellent snacks. Attention to detail - tea served in nice china. The owners know what they are doing and we wish them success with the business.

We stopped here enroute to fort William and I’m so glad we did. The food was amazing. We had soup, this amazing chutney sandwich and carrot cake. I cannot begin to describe how perfectly cooked everything was and the taste was beyond words.

The 3 of us ate here a few weeks ago whilst driving past on route to Fort Augustus, we noticed this place and stopped off for a bite to eat. Wow, what a breakfast! We even drove back there twice, the following days after our first visit, (about 4 miles away) during our stay in Fort Augustus, it was that good! A classic example of how things should be done! Thanks M & co

Popped in to break up a long journey from east to west and was not disappointed. Lovely GF and regular home baking and a wonderful cup of tea. We'll be there on the rest home. 😉

we give this place 10 out of 10 for; Food Customer Service Staff Bike Friendly Good area of Tarmac for a few bikes. (well thought of) Atmosphere Outside seating area.

It is a twisty, turning road through the Invergarry area and traffic was extremely heavy on the weekend day. The Thistle Stop appeared in the knick of time. Fabulous full Scottish breakfast - Yum! Cute little gift area, and delicious baked goods for the road.

I had an awesome bread roll filled with three ingredients: sausage, haggis and black pudding. What a combination! The cafe was busy with bikers and other road users but the service was prompt and the staff were friendly and helpful. The prices were very reasonable. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic food, really tasty and such great service. Superb scenery tp look at. Like the name, it's perfect.

Friendly owners, nice, clean cafe and the best bacon butties ever. Great coffee and the cakes looked good too.

You must stop in to give this place a go! Welcoming! Lots of selection! Salmon & broccoli Quiche! Delicious sweets! Tea! Clean! Souvenirs in the shop!

After a long afternoon drive, coffee and cake was exactly what we needed. So glad that we stumbled upon the Thistle Stop. Tea, coffees, cakes and buns were all very reasonably priced. Loved the used book section of the shop.

Really enjoyed our stop here. Husband said the BLT was delicious, with the bacon the best he had tasted in a long time. Three types of soup on offer. The broccoli and Stilton my choice and it was really tasty. Service was excellent. Lovely couple.

We were driving toward Loch Ness and we were ready for lunch. We had delicious warm soup, an amazing view and the best home made shortbread cookies ever! We sat on a covered patio, out of the rain and just had a magnificent lunch.

Great parking, great food and great service. Had the lentil and bacon soup to start with coffee and then a scottish breakfast. Best lentil soup and best bacon i have tasted in quite some time. Parking was easy for our campervan and "indicate now" road signage was super useful. Friendly service too. An easy recommendation for anyone driving the length of Loch Ness.

We called in here on our way to Tomich for a leg stretch and a coffee. Lovely place with a balcony with a non smoking area. Food and drink was really nice and reasonably priced. The owner, who is also a biker, gave us lots of advice and even provided the means for us to clean our visors! Highly recommended!

When in the area we always stop by The Thistle Stop. Julie and Patrick are always very welcoming and always seem to remember people even though they may only visit once or twice a year. The food is homemade and extremely tasty. Everything is cooked to order and they even cater for gluten free (my husband is a coeliac and has never experienced problems after eating at The Thistle Stop) Congratulations Patrick and Julie on winning yet another excellence award in 2018 it is truly well deserved. Hopefully will be back for more of your excellent fare in 2019

We have passed Thistle Stop Coffee Shop on many occasions on our many trips to the Highlands and have always wanted to stop there. I so wish that we had years ago, what an absolute gem of a cafe! The food was delicious and all freshly prepared, the staff made us feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble and the surroundings were lovely. To sit on their verandah, with our pet dog, eating delicious food surrounded by outstanding scenery is pure bliss. Highly recommended.

Abbiamo incontrato per caso questo piccolo caffè/ tea room lungo la via da Inverness per glencoe. Dolci squisiti (scones fatti in casa stratosferici), ottimo tè e caffè, servizio accurato e cortese. Peccato fosse troppo presto per provare i piatti salati, che comunque sembravano invitanti. Consigliatissimo!

Popped in here before Active Highs activities, coffee great, as was the two hot chocolates with marshmallows. Nice homemade chocolate brownies and bake well cakes. If you need a break, some warm coffee, it’s great. Can’t comment on other food, but plenty of people eating there, and happy so can’t be bad. It was also full. Husband and wife team, working hard, give it a try...

Not sure exactly what awards this place has won, but the staff are nice. Soups were ok. Bacon roll was pretty crap. Cheap bacon, soggy roll, not very tasty mayonnaise. V disappointing since Scottish white rolls make great bacon sandwiches, as doors Ramsay bacon. Orange juice was the cheapest possible type. Very average at best, all round.

We visited whilst walking the great glen. It was only a short detour well worth the effort. The cafe has great views and a car park.

Stopped off here on the way to Ardnamurchan. Can definitely recommend the quiche & salad, so much more variety than the usual lettuce, tomato & cucumber. In fact loved it so much stopped off here on the way home and had exactly the same meal, pleased to say it lived up to my expectations. Clean, friendly cafe with a small area outside to let the dogs stretch their legs.

We stopped there for lunch and it was a great surprise. The person who greeted us was the nicest one can be and the pies, of which there was a big choice from, were great.

Pleasant breakfast, ok, nothing to write home about, average sausage and egg bap with a pot of tea..

This is a lovely little tea room. Very clean and fresh with great food served by friendly staff. Especially recommend the breakfast.

We had driven a long time on a narrow, winding road and were tired and hungry. This place appeared as a Godsend!! The soup was homemade and delicious, the owners friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere perfect for weary souls. Stop and visit. You won’t be sorry.

Having been in the highlands for almost 2 weeks we'd given up on finding anywhere nice to eat...till now! Lovely greeting, faultless service and lovely food duly demolished and thorougly enjoyed. Gluten free was not a problem and the cakes were yummy!! A must stop off on any trip along the A82!!

We return to the Thistle Stop whenever we can. All customers are greeted as friends even 1st time customers. The food is freshly prepared and extremely tasty, the venue is spotlessly clean. As we live in the English Midlands we usually only manage to visit during our annual holiday and were surprised when Julie and Patrick remembered us the second summer.

I visited here during a long weekend with friends and family. The Thistle Stop has good parking facilities and easy to find on a main road. The owner was so very polite and we felt she went out of her way to help us. Very patient with the children in the group too.

This is a super little cafe which is well worth a visit. It is also a craft shop for wool and fabrics and has a few gifts as well. The scones are absolutely delicious and the coffees are good. When I saw a salad being delivered to someone else I was tempted. A great wee cafe that you should call in at if you are passing.

The well placed signs directed us to this cute place in Invergarry, and we were so glad we stopped! The owner (I think) welcomed us and said we were just ahead of a large group and had come just in time. We’d just decided on our order when that group of female bikers arrived for lunch, but we were expertly waited on and served without a hitch. Our paninis and soup were delicious, as well as our coffee. The cafe also has a cute little shop included, which also sold yarns and sewing supplies. Super cute with delicious food. Follow the signs!

Myself and my wife stopped here on a trip from Inverness to Mallaig on our motorbike.

Stopped for a breakfast was delicious. I got the impression nothing would be too much trouble for the owner. Will go back again if I get the chance. Loved it. Only criticism is it closes far too early. :-)

Stopped off for a spot of lunch while waiting to book into our holiday home for the week, I had a Brie and cranberry panini which hit the spot, the view was amazing from the outdoor seating area, the lady that greeted us was so polite and gave us plenty of time to settle in and enjoy our food before she came back to clear the plates, would highly recommend if your passing through for a quick bite :)

We stopped off for coffee on the way to Fort Augustus from Fort William and had a lovely coffee and treacle tart which was gorgeous. All the food looked nice. The owners were very friendly and welcoming to everybody who came in.

Überraschend drüber gestolpert, hielt das kleine Restaurant ein lecker Mittagessen bereit.

Cuisine simple, fraîche, faite maison avec un service chaleureux. Plats copieux et surtout frites maisons.

Nice lunch offering soup, paninis etc. Has outdoor seating which we used as dogs aren’t allowed inside. Good place to stop on the way out of Fort Augustus.

We stopped at the Thistle Stop on our way to Inverness following the signs on the main road. We were very pleasantly surprised by the variety of choices: everything was homemade and we had delicious sandwiches as well as brie and cranberry paninis. Lovely staff and warm welcome ! Free wifi too.

Great find after failing to find anywhere to eat in Fort Augustus - it was so busy as lovely weather. However, a few miles down the road was worth the journey. Great tasting food, generous portions and lovely friendly service.