Wee Bear Cafe in Angus

Perfect in every way. Friendly, warm and welcoming. Fantastic food ( loads of gf chice) lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere and best if all totally dog friendly. Can't recommend highly enough.

Visited here for the first time today after my friend recommended it. Absolutely fantastic place and very cosy on an October day with the log burner lit. Brilliant food and the coffee was so good I ordered another. Made to feel very welcome by the staff and the two wee bears!

We have friends who live in Kirriemuir and we visit them every year. A must do every time is a visit to see Wee Bear, and to have breakfast . The place and it’s surroundings are beautiful, as is the food. My personal favourite is the Blueberry scone, with bacon and cream cheese, with maple syrup. Absolutely delicious. We always find the staff very friendly, and all in all this is so much more than just a breakfast stop, it’s a destination stop too. Dogs are more than welcome too

What a brilliant find. A stunning cafe with the most delicious food. Food combinations that I had never thought out put together so well and lovely. The staff were all really friendly and very attentive. We came back the next day and it was stunning. If in Scotland you must try.

Lovely evening at one of their pop up events, but my goodness it was expensive!! £25 for a burger, 2 onion rings, 2 slices of halloumi and half a small bowl of chips. Crazy prices. Food was ok but you’d expect to pay that at a very high end restaurant in a city, not a wee cafe in the country.

Arrived on change over between breakfast and lunch but could order from either menu. Menu is packed with fresh, local ingredients, really impressed with the high quality. Some inventive and quirky menu items which were great fun to try and sets this wonderful place apart. Also do music nights and accommodation. Have already recommended to friends.

Wow what a find just amazig to stumble upon this amaing cafe. The cakes were amazing and the choice as well everyone was so happy. Staff were lovely such an unique place. Would recommend everyone to find this wonderful cafe.

I completely loved this place. The food was amazing - great menu and delicious too. Honestly some of the best food I’ve had in ages. Cakes were exceptional too. The staff were so friendly and the location, decor and general ambience was spot on. If we didn’t live 4 hours away, I’m sure we’d be regulars!!

It may be out of the way but this is a fabulous wee dog friendly cafe. The food is excellent and the staff incredibly friendly. I asked for my sandwich to be served without cucumber and got what I asked for. It was full of tuna mayo and red onion with a fabulous side salad. Definitely be back.

After turning up out of season when the Wee Bear Cafe was closed, we made a point of ensuring we returned during season. The wait was worth it. Great setting, great food, great staff and we even got to meet Wee Bear 🐶 Super dog friendly place and the owners kindly gave us a lovely bandana for our Ollie….super touch!! Will definitely return when on our travels.

What a lovely place! We had a delicious lunch - cheese scone with bacon and egg (kind of like eggs Benedict). Very friendly staff and delicious food - great stop if you’re exploring the Angus glens.

I have been here a few times now and I can't fault it. Reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food, coffee and cakes are excellent. Would highly recommend.

We have friends who live nearby, and when we go ti visit them, a trip to Wee Bears Cafe is no 1 on the agenda. The location is perfect, so peaceful and beautiful . The food is delicious and different. My personal favourite is Bacon Scruffin mmmmm!! and then of course there’s wee bear himself. Such a gorgeous friendly dog, who has now been joined by the beautiful Winnie. Best just happens to be the double of our dog Tess, who sadly went over the rainbow bridge a few years ago. There simply isn’t anything not to like here. The humans too are lovely people and always up for a bit chat! Even the customers are friendly, I think we exchanged greetings with everyone there, and even got to sit in a customers classic Volvo ! It simply doesn’t get any better.

We were recommended Wee Bear by a friend as somewhere to break our journey. Fantastic recommendation. Lovely food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and dogs. If you're lucky you'll get a cuddle Wee Bear himself. We will definitely go again when we're in the area.

Beautiful spot and cakes looked amazing but we didn't try any as when we had to wait for over an hour for a cup of soup, a bagel and a sandwich,without any staff coming to explain the reason for the delay and no discount offered, it really soured the experience so any cake tasting took a back seat.Unfortunately this wasn't just our experience as 3 other couples had the same issues as us.We were told the reason for the hour wait was that a brie bagel takes a lot longer to prepare.I find it hard to believe that any brie bagel would take one hour to make!Very disappointed in their lack of candour or accountability and sadly as a local to the area, I won't be returning!

Stopped off on a walk around Loch Lintranan. Coffee was excellent and the cakes all looked amazing. Not just dog friendly but dog welcoming and our dog was given a treat which was lovely.

Came here for coffee, lunch and cake on a rainy afternoon. This is a VERY dog friendly cafe---even the name reflects the onsite pup! The cakes here are fabulous. So much so that we had cake to eat in AND to takeaway. Great coffee, friendly service.

Fantastic little place and dog friendly. A lovely welcome in a country setting. Great menu to suit all tastes I had the bacon smuffin (blueberry scone with cream cheese and bacon drizzled with maple syrup). Delicious 😋. I will certainly return.

Beautiful wee place! Had fantastic coffee and cake, there was even plenty of vegan choices! Was greeted by the friendliest and sweetest little dog, Bear. I would die for him.

Great food, coffees and cakes. The Focaccia is amazing and makes a standout sandwich that’s a little different from elsewhere. The selection of cakes is outstanding and all are fresh and delicious. Would go back here in a hurry.

My good lady and I called at the cafe for lunch. It was not overly busy, and the sun was shining. I ensured my disabled wife was safe in an outdoor seat and went to the kiosk to get some menu's. I asked the person behind the desk what the soup of the day was and was told it was mushroom and wild garlic. I returned to my wife and we selected our lunch. I returned to the kiosk and advised what we wanted only to be told that I had to return to my seat and our order would be taken. We then sat for 25 minutes whilst the girl at the kiosk stood doing little or nothing often looking in our direction. An older woman ( perhaps the owner) seemed to be delivering instructions to the girl at the kiosk and again frequently stared in our direction. Another couple came in and sat at the table opposite us, and the girl brought them some menu's. She then came over to us and asked if we were wanting anything. I explained she had already refused our order at the kiosk and told me to take a seat. She then said that Ann (The owner?) had instructed her to tell us that I had to place my order at the kiosk. I have no idea what the internal problems were but when I go out for lunch I expect some form of service. As a disabled person myself using a walking stick I don't expect to be shuffled from pillar to post to simply order my lunch. I don't expect to sit so long without being served when staff are standing around doing very little. I always try to be very fair to hospitality venues when reviewing the service on offer but I remain confused as to why we had to suffer such glaringly shocking customer service?

Great friendly staff, dogs welcomed, the cakes delicious and foot always welcome after a lovely walk in the area

Stopped by on a Sunday lunchtime and very impressed with the choices. We both went for the soup and sandwich combination which was excellent. We had a coffee but couldn't manage one of there stunning looking cakes. We will just have to go back again to try their cakes.

Six of us stopped by for brunch. Wonderful food and nice staff. Plenty of choices and good baked goods and coffee. Not too busy and was easy to find. Plus a nice little dog to keep us company!

Lovely setting, tasty food, reasonably priced, lovely staff. What more could you want for lunch or super selection of cakes for afternoon tea.

2 adults, 1 child in a wheelchair and the dog all thought this was a lovely little place. Lots of outdoor but sheltered seating and indoor options available too. Food (vegan and non vegan) was delicious as was the cake. Service was very welcoming and...

Comfortable dining area, innovative menu and friendly service. Well worth the deviation in our journey to have lunch.

Really lovely atmosphere, great food in quirky surroundings, including a log burner. I enjoyed a bacon roll; complete with salsa side and a herby vibe; and a beautiful slice of cake. Dog friendly; indoor and outdoor covered seating. If you are anywhere near; take a...

Enjoyed a couple of beers in the excellent new bar. Beautifully decorated, a lot of thought, time and effort has gone into the refurbishment. Superb selection of unusual beers, highly recommended.

Cafe looked lovely with comfortable chairs but was absolutely freezing cold - when we mentioned we were cold, we were told heating was on a timer and we were given 1 blanket between us! The waitress that served us wore a woollen hat and a...

Had the pleasure to visit this wee cafe hidden in the hills between Kirriemuir and Alyth by Lintrathen resovoir . What an enjoyable experience. Staff couldn’t do enough to make sure we had a pleasant experience. Nice wee family run business.

Great place for coffee and lovely food, meals that are not your typical cafe fare too so if you have a sense of adventure and want wonderful customer service this is the place to go, thank you for making my visit a happy one :)

This cafe is a jewel that sits a few miles outside of the town of Kirriemuir. It has become one of our favourite places to eat. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is delicious. It is a fixed seasonal menu but the food...

If you are ever in the area you must visit this place . We had breakfast there this morning- my husband had the “All day breakfast ciabatta “ and I had the “Sir Douglas “ Beautifully presented and extremely fresh . No complaints whatsoever. Only...

Lovely eat outside area. Delicious cake. Good coffee what's not to like? Always friendly and relaxing - good to take visiting friends to.

Great location and plenty of parking at this beauty spot. Good choice of freshly prepared food and lots of drinks in a terrific setting with inside and covered outside seating

Lovely find near Kirriemuir. We came here for lunch. Had delicious homemade soup and a sandwich. Staff very friendly. Next time we’ll come for brunch as all the food looked lovely.

What a beautiful cafe in a magnificent setting. I seem to be hitting gold these days. Albeit you do have to sit outside. They have outside heating and substantial seating area (covered as well). Dog friendly. Well managed in the current conditions. You go up...

Very Impressive patio heating!! Just what’s required on these autumnal days. Alfresco coffee and cake. Excellent.

My mum and I had another fantastic lunch here on Saturday. My mum had the blueberry scone with bacon. Was it called a Strummie? She thoroughly enjoyed it! I always have the soup so although I'm not a fan of mushroom soup normally, I opted for it and I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious! It was great to sit outside and have the heating lamps on standby - everything has been thought through so well to keep everyone safe. We just love this cafe!

Happened to be in the area and the wee bear was recommended to us so we stopped by for brunch. Really laid back friendly atmosphere. Had a bagel with brie, almonds and maple syrup which was delicious! Would recommend.

I think I must have put my previous recent review on an older page for this cafe as I can't see it here. Anyway I had ended that review saying I couldn't wait to go back & that's exactly what I did today. Another fantastic lunch! I just love it! We had the soup which today was tomato, beetroot & paprika. Not being a fan of beetroot, I was a bit anxious that I wouldn't enjoy the soup but I absolutely LOVED it. We also enjoyed the delicious foccaccia bread. My mum and brother followed it with cake and cappuccino (both raved about their choices) while I enjoyed a lovely cup of tea. This is a wonderful place to come! Lovely family business.

Thank you for a scrumptious lunch just what we needed and the cakes were just too tempting so needs must 😊

Stopped in after a walk round the Loch. The food was unbelievable, would recommend the Scuffin and the Sir Douglas and the cakes were gorgeous, especially the Blueberry and Courgette one! The system they have in place to keep staff and customers safe in the current climate is spot on. Can’t wait to visit again.

Lovely spot for lunch. Very tasty mushroom soup and sandwiches. Coping well with current restrictions. Dog-friendly. Quite a lot of outdoor seating. Very friendly. Very reasonable prices.

We stopped by recently and enjoyed excellent coffee and cakes (mine was a lovely coffee and walnut cake). Lovely, friendly staff serving delicious food in a well organised and safe way. Didn’t see inside but the set up outside was fantastic. Will be back soon

Always enjoy a stop off at The Wee Bear at Lintrathen. Great for cyclists. The outdoors has recently been redeveloped to provide an under per outdoor area and a large open area. It looks great! Can’t fault the staff. Always so friendly and efficient and always take care over dietary requirements. I’m coeliac and there’s never been a problem with their amazing gf cakes and scones. Plan a bike route past this wee stop off! You’ll not regret it!

Good to see Wee Bear open again after winter break. Recently voted “INDEPENDENT COFFEE SHOP OF THE YEAR”. Coffees and Home Baking up to usual excellent standard.

This is a fantastically friendly place with excellent food and great coffee. Its owners provide brilliant service - and they make everyone feel really welcome. The sandwiches, soups and rolls are all delicious - and the cakes are simply divine!

Ein sehr gemütliches, kleines Café mit sehr leckerem Kuchen und gutem Kaffee. Die Atmosphäre ist entspannt, die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir waren drei Mal dort und wurden nie enttäuscht.Für Hundebesitzer besonders empfehlenswert, da hier Hunde mit ins Café dürfen, was hier nicht häufig ist.Wenn man in der Gegend ist unbedingt vorbeischauen, es lohnt sich!

Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie hier Kaffee trinken. Jeder hatte einen anderen Kuchen und alle waren sehr lecker. Sogar der Hund ein ein Leckerli vom netten Besitzer bekommen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!

Visited today and had a fantastic lunch with the family! The plum and tomato soup was delicious and the cakes were amazing! Too many to choose from so another trip back will be on the cards soon. Excellent service, value for money and it's dog friendly. A hidden gem!

Fabulous cafe, with lovely owners and great customer service. The food on offer is fantastic and there's a great range and variety of Gluten Free options too. The fact that dogs are welcome is an added bonus as it means we can all enjoy our visit together.

This place is lovely. Comfortable seats and dog beds. The owner just took a photo of a spaniel customer! The soups and sandwiches are delicious. The homemade cakes are fantastic. If I lived locally I would be a regular.

Great place to stop if your up the Glens or just a destination in itself. Lovely home baking, quality coffee and quirky, tasty lunch options. Gareth and Ann will look after you. Highly recommended.

This is a cute little hidden gem. I live locally (not ideal when there cakes are so yummy) so I have been a number of times. It is ALWAYS busy and always hard to get a table but it is worth it! We sat outside as it was the only table available but it was a nice sunny day so we were fine. I had the French toast which was chocolatey and delicious and a really good size portion! My friend hadn't been before and loved it, she had the avocado and poached egg focaccia special! We couldn't resist a cake and a scone after and the hot chocolate is wonderful! Will 100% be back!

What a great treat to go somewhere that excites your tastebuds when you look at the menu with some fresh ideas. I had the wholemeal toast, crushed avocado, mushrooms, poblano + salsa with poached egg and all I can say simply fantastic. I will be definitely be coming back.When you get food this good in a fantastic atmosphere and all prepared fresh to order how long you have to wait is irrelevant. If you want fast food mass produced then go somewhere else.

Worth a trip out here to sample lovely, delicious home cooked and baked goodies.

Been to this wee cafe a couple of times and loved it. Lovely people, food and coffee. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be opened off season or all day or would have used more.

Visited on Sunday with the family. Lovely welcoming staff, fabulous food, cute little cafe/restaurant. Can’t wait to return

We came here twice during out holiday in this area. It's truly wonderful, we loved it. Yes, you have to wait a wee while to get served but we didn't mind one bit. The interior is so lovely and welcoming and relaxed it's a pleasure to hang out there. The best bit of all - it's dog friendly! It's obviously family run and the personal touch makes all the difference. It seemed to me that it was all locals here. The cake display was spectacular but I couldn't resist the soup - sweet potato and cumin one day and aubergine and coconut the other! Even the scones were special! strawberry and black pepper and then rhubarb and ginger - heaven!

today I visited with a friend for lunch,She couldnt believe the range of foods that this little cosy and warm and comfy little cafe had. The management can only be described as having done wonders for this cafe. Love it to bits......Been here myself a few times and although there is a menu they will try to please everyone if something not to your liking or not on the menu. A great choice of cakes and scones.. We had the crossiants with bacon and blackpudding.....The home made lemonade reminded us of our childhood it was fresh and delicious..We followed on with a lovely hot chocolate and the most delicious bueberry and courgette cake we have ever had in our lives.....i had to take some home in a box provided as it was too large......It was very busy yet everyone chatting away to one another at the tables......Very dog friendly too as people sitting in with them and also outside. Afterwards went across the road to sit in the wooden shed at the lochside to watch the wildlife and again sit and chat with people out in that area for walks or cycling....YOU MUST VISIT HERE A GREAT WEE RUN FROM DUNDEE...A LOVELY RUSTIC CAFE WITH A GREAT WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE ......WILL BE BACK SOON.....

Wow the Wee Bear is pretty special. Owners Anne and Gareth have created cafe perfection. Exceptional food with a cosmopolitan twist in an idyllic rural location. Don’t expect cheese toasties and ubiquitous iceberg lettuce garnish - expect avocado toast served with rosemary mushrooms, eggs huevos, posh peas and a mouthwatering selection of soups and sandwiches. And I challenge anyone to find better cakes and coffee in Angus. The staff are friendly and fun and are as passionate about the food as the customers are. Visit once and you’ll return again and again.

Went for a bit of lunch on a Sunday and really enjoyed it.

Took a run out from Forfar with a friend, and we just loved this cosy, welcoming, tasteful coffee shop, with its chunky furniture, comfortable seating, blazing fire and all-round agreeable vibe. We thoroughly enjoyed a perfectly-prepared sandwich and a filled bagel, which won a glowing review from my companion. Coffee and scones earned equal praise, and very friendly service made the whole experience a delight. I hear very good things about the music nights here from a very locally-based friend, and look forward to trying that out soon.

What a delight, a treat to find this lovely cafe. The food was excellent, fresh, tasty and well presented. The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. Prices were reasonable for the excellent quality. We'll definitely be back!

We enjoy eating here for lunch or just coffee and cake. There’s an interesting variety on both the brunch menu and cakes, including vegan options

Visited this cafe today at lunch time. What a lovely wee place. Lovely selection of soups, sandwiches and beautiful cakes. Lovely friendly staff. Will definitely visit again.

This feels very bohemian. Warm & welcoming - also to 4-legged visitors. Delicious cakes & scones with a wide choice, including blueberry & courgette for the former; strawberry & black pepper for the latter. Sit indoors or out. It's a lovely find.

Really wonderful selection of cakes and very tasty coffee. Ambience is very welcoming. Just lovely setting alongside Lintrathen loch and fishery.

We visited a couple of times with our two boys and dog whilst in the area for a week long holiday.

Popped in for a cuppy and cake after seeing it was rated #1 in Kirriemuir. I’m a self confessed connoisseur of coffee and cakes, I have the physique to prove it!!!

On a cold, rainy day in March exploring Lintrathen area, we started off mid-morning with excellent coffee and homemade cake - I was amazed at vegetarian + vegan options in such an isolated location, I wanted to try everything it looked so good. We liked it so much, we came back for lunch. Wish I had a place like this where I live.

On our way to somewhere else, stopped here instead as it looked nice and we liked the name!

This is a lovely little quaint restaurant with a nice menu and an authentic Scottish feel. I have been here a few times and always have my tea and breakfast. I can’t remember the name of the dish but it’s a bacon and scrambled egg ciabatta and it’s just lush. A great experience all round!

Has just opened again for the summer. We love to cycle here and know we will get a great welcome and a wonderful selection of cakes.

Called in for scones and tea. Scones were excellent. Nice surroundings, helpful staff. Very comfortable and loads of parking.

A return visit to the Wee Bear. It is a true gem that always gives a warm welcome. A lovely fire in the colder months and the selection of home baked cakes is always exceptional.

we visited this café to purchase a chtistmas tree ,so decided to stop for lunch ,the food was excellent also the coffee ,we shall certainly be visiting again provided we can find a seat as its very popular

Visited here a few years ago as I know the owners. Lovely warm and friendly place in a truly beautiful setting

A wonderfully relaxing place with great coffee and pastries. I'm certain everything is excellent, but we only had these. The owners are extremely friendly. They also have great musical events there. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular.

This little cafe has potential, being a good stopping place for a walk by the loch and there was a tempting choice of cakes as we entered. However, on a cold day we were disappointed that there was only one kind of soup which turned out to be very salty. Later we ordered a decaf coffee and an ordinary latte but were surprised when we came to pay that we were charged extra for double shots in both! Ok, it wasn't much money, but this could have had serious consequences for my friend.

We decided to try The Wee Bear on a recommendation. We liked it but couldn't give it a 5. The food was nice, good soup, lovely bread. The service was also good. Just a few little things like the scones sitting in the open on top of the newspapers, a sticking toilet door and a broken table lying at the entrance brought the score down. Will visit again though.

Polite friendly service; staff happy and courteous, and service was prompt.

We visited during a walk around the loch and were amazed by the selection of homemade cakes and scones on offer. We shared three different cakes and each one tasted absolutely delicious! The cafe was warm and welcoming, with plenty of comfy chairs and a stove for cooler weather. We'd definitely like to visit again, as the lunch menu looked interesting and there are plenty more cakes to sample...

First visit & thoroughly enjoyed. Very tasty Brie bagel & great mug off coffee. Paul enjoyed his Carrot cake & americano.

We visited the Wee Bear twice whilst staying in Lintrathen. Beautiful homemade food, soup, bread and cakes. We ate vegetarian and vegan food and it was fantastic. The environment is lovely, service is second to none and dogs are welcomed as is everyone.

We arrived quite late so couldn't sample the food unfortunately, but the coffee, scones and cake were great and the doggie welcome was absolutely fantastic! Best way to end a day of walking in the Glen's with you paw-l 😂

I made a point of heading out to this cafe on my bike after my husband recommended it having stopped their with his cycle club. Having cycled along some beautifully scenic country roads I was not disappointed. I found the owner to be welcoming, friendly, chatty, community orientated, efficient and generous. The interior was quirky comfortable and clean. I very much enjoyed the breakfast ciabatta made to my specification and the pot of tea which was served along with a proper mug rather than a wee cup and saucer. The blueberry scone was especially delicious!

Amazing cafe tucked away in the middle of nowhere. We were staying at the adjacent hotel, so had breakfast here, but the day menu and the cakes looked superb!

Took my mum up for another great meal at the Wee Bear. We’ve become regulars since it opened. Anne and Gareth that run the cafe make everything on site - including all the cakes, the soup and the fresh bread. You can tell a lot of love goes into what they do - consistently high standards of food. They often brunch as pictured, and have food that caters to a range of tastes and dietary needs. We take the dog with us too as the cafe is dog friendly and has good outside sitting and parking facilities. Excellent service, family run and worth the trip every time.

We were looking for somewhere reasonably local to take friends for a

I can’t emphasise enough what a fantastic wee place this is! We had soup (mine was tomato and basil which was the best tasting version of this I’ve had) with delicious homemade bread. Very friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!

Stopped off for a late lunch and had a great time. Good coffee and café with a nice atmosphere. Dogs welcome.

We had gone on a walk and decided to try the Wee Bear Cafe for lunch. Lucky for us! Since it was a warm summer day we got to sit outside. The small well thought out menu had some great choices but we both decided on the Sir Douglas Sandwich. This is a really yummy sandwich on a fresh roll. The roll was chewy on the outside, soft on the inside. Fabulous sausage and a touch of mustard (we chose the Dijon). The sandwich comes with a little salad that had lettuce leaves, flowers, tomato and thin slices of onion. Sandwich so good! We met Wee Bear, the ever so cute dog we welcomes attention. I saw gorgeous slices of cake inside and hope to try some soon. Dining inside looked inviting too. Friendly service, great food.

Each of us had a different cake and they were among the best we have ever eaten. This was our first visit to this cafe and we will certainly be back.

Located by the loch in an old grist mill building, this is a cosy café. Plenty of reading material and the coffee and cakes are the best. The owner Gareth has all the local knowledge and is keen to assist. Thoroughly recommended!!

Great place- yummy Canadian influenced food, and big choice of fresh home baking . Gareth and Ann are wonderful hosts, and you are made to feel very welcome- and very well fed!

Finally made it to this lovely wee cafe today. Just had a coffee (tasty) and a bit of cake but I'm told by Sharon that the coffee and walnut cake was the best she has ever had......high praise indeed.

We were spending our day in the Angus Glens. I had passed The Wee Bear a couple of times before, but had no need to visit. What a neat place, with the café set in an old horse mill, really comfortable and welcoming. There's a limited lunch menu, but as far as possible all home made - soups, focaccia bread for the 'sandwiches', extensive menu of cakes, including GF and DF. Our soup and sandwich combo, served with tortilla chips and small side salad, kept us going well into the evening! Limited opening hours, 10.00 - 16.00, Friday to Tuesday. Closer in to a town, this would be full all day long. There are also six B&B; rooms attached to the café.