The Wagon Cafe in Highland

On a rainy day in the western Highlands near the town of Glenelg, we happened upon this lovely little place. We’d been visiting the nearby stunning Broch on the grassy rise and decided to stop in for a coffee and cake. We were ushered in to this quaint little wagon, plenty of room for the two of us to warm up by the fire. The lovely ladies serving us made two delicious hot coffees and we decided to have a piece of fruit cake and courgette cake. The cakes were home made and both scrumptious, the conversation was pleasant and interesting. I imagine that on a clear day it would be lovely to sit out in the garden.

An oasis in the rain...lovely coffee, home baking and no fuss people...added bonus, can buy fresh organic produce from the farm!

very friendly staff. Great location, sceneic view- near classic Broch. Very colourful and helpful wild flowers for bees n nature.

This unique and quirky ‘wagon’ offers fresh coffee and home baking in a beautiful setting. Recommend a visit for a coffee stop with a difference!

Was down too see the brochs in glenelg and came across the coffee wagon, what a great find on a wet day, stove on in the corner,nice and warm, a warm welcome too.and a lovely coffee.

When you can find this place open (random days and hours) be sure to get there early as there is very limited indoor seating. If you have to stand outside under the trees you will be eaten alive by the bugs. The coffee is probably the worst in the area. Way Out West is Way Better

We had a great time here! Cakes were DELICIOUS! The woman was so friendly and accommodating. We left with wonderful memories.

We walked up Glen Beag from Glenelg and we're pleasantly surprised to find the Wagon Cafe open (on a mid-week, mid-October day)...we sat outside and had great tea, coffee and cake (alas for others, the last bit of cake). Great setting in a very rural area and we weren't really expecting it to be open. There was also a covered yurt to sit under and space inside the wagon (with woodburner on). Had a look round and they also offer salads from their polytunnels including edible flowers (also served at Glenelg Inn). For me this kind of place is the best there is - an understated gem with eco-credentials and a billion miles away from a Costa...keep it up

After reading the reviews on this place we decided to pay a visit and really had high hopes for it. One review spoke of the "Cosy wagon with wood burning fire" so stumbling upon this "cafe" on a cold, wet morning we anticipated warming up with great coffee and cake. Unfortunately we stood at the bottom of the wagon steps and were asked what we wanted from the woman inside. Without knowing all that was available- no menu offered or list visible - we hastily plucked a mocha coffee and an Americano coffee out of the air. We were offered a choice of two cakes (couldn't see them, just told what was available) so opted to share a rhubarb and ginger cake. I then asked, "where shall we sit?" hoping to be shown into this "cosy wagon" but we were waved in the direction of the yurt. Upon reflection this may have been because we had a small dog with us but the staff had their own dog wandering around the place (?) Anyway we sat and shivered, waiting for our order. The dog came and bared its teeth at our 15 month old pup - who doesn't have a nasty bone in its body - and we were soon brought our refreshments with an accompanying "you have to pay for it now". Not a problem; I duly dug out the right change for them and in an effort to make conversation asked whether it was true that they grow and sell organic vegetables (as we were staying in self catering accommodation nearby and would have been interested to purchase some). "We have salad", was the response - no offer to see it and no further conversation- so that killed that particular potential commercial transaction dead. To be fair, I have to say that I really enjoyed the home made organic cake - it was lovely. My mocha coffee was just ok and my husband was given no milk with his coffee and by this time couldn't be bothered to ask or finish it. By this time he had our dog was on his knee as the baring-teeth collie kept returning to keep him in check and he was unnerved by him. That was it. Our experience of the Wagon Cafe which we had high hopes for.

After a wander round Dun Troddan Broch we popped along to this place, not expecting much to be honest. However, we were genuinely surprised to find this quirky little place set in a large garden area, outside the titular wagon. You could sit, communal style, at the long table which, luckily, we had the weather for when we visited, or shelter in the yurt. But there's something special about relaxing in the open air in such a historic area. The coffee was excellent and far exceeded expectation, based on experience of supposedly more civilised coffee places. Cakes were lovely, and the guy serving was really friendly. If you're at the brochs, pop along. You won't be disappointed.

On a very wet afternoon we happened on a gem of a cafe. The cosy wagon with wonderful wood burning stove was matched with great tea and the best fruit cake ever. Just a delight. Make the effort to try it even though it is quite a long drive.

Noch nie so einen surrealen Espresso gehabt - in einem alten Schäferwagen wurde ein kleines Cafe eingerichtet, Ein angenehmer Unterbruch bei der Durchreise. Man kann hier auch Bio Produkte vom Hof kaufen. Es ist schon skurril, wenn mitten im Nichts eine iatlienische Espresso Maschine facht und einen trinkbaren Cafe produziert.

Beautiful location, very welcoming, quirky but tasteful. Had hot chocolate and a piece of rhubarb and ginger cake, both were delicious. Highly recommend.

Nice place and nice people. Cakes were really good and a proper cup of tea serviced in a tea pot! Good selection of other disks available.

Step back in time and after visiting the Pictish Brochs enjoy a visit here for a cup of tea ,coffee cakes Excellent and charming

We visited the wagon cafe after being to the Brochs. We were amazed by the beautiful wooden house with its garden roof and the caravan where the coffee and tea is made. The cafe was manned by two young people who were WWOOFing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms). We had great coffee and lovely home baking in a relaxed outdoor environment.

Popped by for tea and hot chocolates after visiting the Brochs. Our kids loved sitting in the yurt and playing on the trampoline. Very friendly place. A hidden gem.

Great little café. Home baked cake and top quality tea and coffee in very unusual surroundings. Open air when the sun shines, in a yurt or the brilliantly restored wagon if it is wet. We have tried and enjoyed all three.

We walked up the valley to visit the Brochs from GLENELG and came across the wagon cafe and what a surprise we had. We sat there in the sunshine at the big table in the garden and enjoyed a mix of drinks and home bakes. A very enjoyable morning break before we walked back to the village. You will no be disappointed if you are in the area.

Freundliche Bedienung und vor allem super leckerere hausgemachter Kuchen alles auf Bio Grundlage und dazu noch preiswert! Was will man mehr !Bei schönem Wetter sitzt man neben dem Wagon, bei schlechtem in einer Jurte!Es lohnt sich!

It is unexpected to find this cafe there, at the bottom of the heritage site of the old Trodden Broch. The food is very nice,place clean and good value for money. You can also take your food for the picnicking by the near flowing river. Highly recommend.

A welcome coffee break in the back of beyond, if you are visiting the Brochs. Friendly owner, offered various herbal teas and drinks. Lovely to sit out on a sunny day and admire the views and the peace and quiet. Loved the nearby house's turf roof, but they had rain cover as well! A delightful, unexpected find.

Gorgeous little spot, lovely people, wonderful produce. Really worth a little stop, just to see how life ought to be :)

We've been in Glenelg for a couple of days, found this place, fallen in love with it!It's near the brochs, so the location is wonderful. We arrived on a rainy day, but still it was so comfortable... The guys who run it are lovely, and the food delicious.

unbelievable to find this place on such a remote spot. the whole area is worth it on is own but really didn't expect a proper coffee - and it really is first class. the owners also run the adjacent organic vegetables farm which is fun to look around. Great strawberries in season !

Perfect for chilling out, chatting to other customers at the picnic table outside, very communal and friendly. Excellent service and delicious lemon drizzle cake!

Excellent coffee and amazing cakes all served by excellent staff in a peaceful location with amazing views. The perfect spot to relax after a long walk.

Lovely tea and chocolate and beetroot cake while on a hike in the back of beyond. Totally unexpected. Amazing!!

Brilliant coffee. Really cozy and friendly. I prefer the old caravan to the yurt, but both good. Cakes really good, sadly this year they had sold out when we were there. The very best when finishing off a climb of Ben Sgritheall the back (less steep) way.

And they say there's no magic left in the world. Well I would say there wrong and what do they no anyway. Don't miss this in glenelg great coffee and magic ambience. Well worth a detour if your heading up to Skye.

Amazing views and a lovely welcome. Tasty homemade cakes with a good selection of teas and lots of interesting structures like yurts, wagons and poly tunnels to explore. All set amongst a beautiful garden with spectacular views.

The Wagon Cafe is the most charming place! It is located in a mind boggling setting, is fascinating to see the green house, garden, visit with the folks there, and, of course, have superb bakery items and coffee. This is one of favorite parts of the world!Marcia B.

What could be better than sitting in a beautiful valley sipping exceptionally good coffee and enjoying a perfectly baked cake?The Wagon Cafe is, without doubt, a must-visit if you find yourself anywhere nearby. The coffees are made by someone who really knows her stuff, the cakes (and i've tried a number of them) really are fantastic and the area nearby is utterly stunning. The farm also has excellent crafts for sale, fresh vegetables and great tips for nearby walks and places to visit. I'll certainly be going back!

Ok, I am a coffee nut, I drive my family mostly mad moaning when the milk isn't foamed just so. I read indie coffee house reviews in London for where to spend my pennies. Did I expect coffee to rival any of them in Scotland, probably a few, north of Glasgow and Edinburgh, probably not, Glenelg no chance. Wrong, in this little jewel, a sort of homestead, is a cafe with charming outdoor tables and a yurt for the wet days, a range of home grown (it looked to me, as if in the manner of picking a lobster from a tank, you could actually point out your still growing lettuce and say I'll have that one) salads and terrific home baked cakes.No ifs no buts a truly excellent cafe, I can't understand why there isn't a queue, just because it's a few miles from anywhere doesn't seem to be a reason not to go its great.Not many cafes have a free castle or tower to visit across the road either, a flat out excellent and memorable place to go. Lovely staff too.

Delicious coffee and really friendly staff - gave us lots of tips where to swim etc. Kids had a great time in the garden. Fantastic fresh veg too.

We visited this small cafe when visiting the impressive broch ruins at Glenelg : it's just across the road. Menu is limited (we just had tea and cakes) but what there is, is good, and the owners are helpful and friendly. The whole place has a "hippy" feel to it, with a yurt and a tented display of local crafts, as well as a small caravan and support to cycle riders. Well worth dropping in if you are in the area.