Willowgate Cafe in Perth & Kinross

An absolute favourite. Such a cool place, with its history as a fishing bothy. Riverside setting, lovely grounds to wander, cabin decor with woodburner...so cozy. Better still, is the brilliant service and the food! High quality ingedients put together really well, even the simple lunch staples are really good and presented beautifully. Coffee and cakes also great. The Specials are fantastic, so I'd highly recommend joining the facebook page "Willowgate Cafe" to see what delights they've cooked up week to week. Also, not just dog friendly, but dogs made to feel welcome. Can't rate highly enough really...

Wonderful food. Great homemade options. Cozy wood fireburner. Friendly staff and stunning location. I found the location wee bit tricky to follow on maps so bear with the directions.

Absolutely lovely place for a meal! Friendly staff, amazing food and stunning area. Perfect breakfast and even a wee cake on the house! Couldn’t fault if tried.

Lovely peaceful spot outside Perth. I heard a lot of good things about this cafe and I decided to go and try it myself. The place is lovely with a nice view and very quiet. Inside, the cafe has a very warm atmosphere. Staff was professional and very friendly. They made us feel more like friends visiting rather than just customers. Food was supreme. Presentation of the dish very high level despite is a cafe and the quality of the ingredients was amazing. You can see there is a lot of dedication from kitchen staff. I loved the taste of the coffee as well. Well done guys. Highly recomended and I will be back.

Took my granddaughter for her lunch as she said they do the best ever fish finger sandwich, she was correct. We had fish cakes & they were amazing, best I have ever had & the presentation was lovely. Certainly worth a visit. Chief was very friendly. We will certainly return. Really worth a visit.😋😋😋

Did the walk from Rodney car park along the riverside to the cafe. Took about twenty minutes to complete. Cafe is very dog friendly. Treats ,water and dog friendly ice cream given to my pooch. Lovely lunch, and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Nice day for a walk, so decided to walk to willowgate for lunch with my friend, Arrived at 13:45 and ask the staff for a table, An unfriendly man attend to us and immediately made us feel unwelcomed by the way he talked to us. "Quickly because we are closing" was his exact words. So we had a quick look at the menu and decided to order right there and then by the window without going to our table yet and made us pay straight away. While we were having our food, five people arrived, and we thought they will be refused because they are closing but to our surprised they were seated at the table, given the menu and was still there after we left. We are asian by the way. Food presentation was good but not going back. This is my second time to the place and the same staff served us the first time, he was grumpy then but I thought I gave it a second chance because I love the location but never again.

This place is the best in Perthshire.. great great food and the service is second to none! Beautiful surroundings and walks, Tom is definitely the host with the most! Does the most spectacular coffees toooo ten out of ten for everything!

We were on our way to Blairgowrie for a family celebration and we happened to come across this absolute gem! Initially we turned to the left and ended up at the activity centre but this does help when getting to the Cafe as it is a tight turn if you try to go right. As you drive into the carpark it is right under the M90 but it is right by the river which is a beautiful location. The Cafe was certainly not what we were expecting it was so much better. There is an amazing array of home baking and the cheese and fruit scones were huge although we didn't have one. We opted for the full breakfast which was £14.95 and includes toast and your choice of tea or coffee. Wow, it came with almost 2 of everything. So if you are hungry, go for it or if you fancy order one and share it! The Cafe was very nicely decorated and I am big one for checking out the toilets before I eat but these were immaculate. The staff were friendly and attentive and a big shout out to Tom who was genuinely friendly and chatty!!! Please do go and check this place out, if we are passing that way again we will defo be back!

Fabulous food in beautiful surroundings. Such friendly staff and great value for money. A must if your in the area you will not be disappointed.

We were excited to visit Willowgate Cafe after researching the best cafes in Perth, but our experience fell short. We arrived at 2:35 pm, just five minutes after lunch service ended, and were limited to coffee, cake, or soup. The waiter’s rude comment to a colleague about telling us lunch was over was unprofessional. The soup we ordered was delicious, but the service from the waiter was disappointing. Despite the nice views, we were seated in a corner next to the toilet instead of by the window. This cafe has so much potential, but the poor service left us dissatisfied.

A couple of weeks ago, I visited the Willowgate Cafe with my partner and our golden retriever. Although our dog was allowed inside, he is nervous and preferred to stay outside. The cafe stocks doggy ice cream so he was delighted with that treat. My partner and I had toasties which were brilliant. So tasty and served with fresh salad. Delicious! I returned to the Willowgate Cafe the next day with my mum. She agreed that it is a fantastic place! Such lovely staff and fantastic food. Her cappuccino was a work of art. We took a scone home for my partner. He declared it the best scone he has ever had. We love the Willowgate Cafe and hope to return very soon!

Went here today with my daughter who had been with her partner and their golden retriever earlier in the week. The weather was beautiful and the setting by the Tay perfect. We ordered toasties with two different fillings. They came with a lovely fresh salad and coleslaw in separate little dishes and were absolutely delicious. We could have had them with soup instead of salad but we opted for the salad. I then chose to have a cappuccino and my daughter chose tea although when she saw my cappuccino she was amazed by the presentation of it. She would love to like coffee and did enjoy a teaspoon of the milky topping. The place was spotless and the staff all extremely friendly and kind. I asked for a scone to take home to my daughter 's partner and it came in a little box with choice of jam and butter. He thought the Scone was amazing and it did look really inviting. I will be going back at some point during her holidays and can honestly say that this is my new favourite spot for lunch. I would give it 11 out of ten!!!oh and I forgot to say that we were given ice cold water in a glass flask with a slice of orange in it . They also do doggy ice cream which my daughter's dog had on her previous visit and he loved it!!! Scoffed the lot. 😋 Dogs are welcome inside and outside. Plenty seating outside and inside and toilets are available too. Very clean.

I spotted this place on the way to Rewind Festival last year and decided I had to pay it a visit, as it looked so nice. So glad I did!!!! What a lovely location. Food and service both first class, then went for a walk round the grounds. Dog friendly too. Well worth the drive from Ayrshire and will be back!!

Great setting. Lovely staff and amazing food every time. Been coming for years now and always get great service and breakfast!

This was our first visit to this cafe today and it certainly will not be our last. This cafe is in a beautiful setting by the RiverTay even on a dreich morning there is a pleasant outlook. A definite revisit planned when the weather improves. The staff were welcoming and friendly and although on this occasion we only had coffee and scones the menu looks interesting. We will try out something from the menu on our next visit. Well worth a stop for a coffee, breakfast or lunch.

Wonderful location scenery to die for . Staff was friendly and welcoming, service with a smile. I got the brae and cranberry chiabatta, absolutely delicious. Hidden gem if I have ever seen one.

A beautiful cafe set on the river side, welcoming friendly staff, delicious breakfast and a cosy atmosphere. The breakfast was cooked to perfection with delicious produce.

Beautiful setting, good food but omg the staff attitude towards customers is out of order, if they don’t want to be there they should leave. We had half an order taken for 7 people and the waiter just left not sure if he ran out of paper but he never returned and I ended going to the counter to add the rest. No smiles, please or thank yous just unbelievably rude. Such a shame as this place could be a little gem.

First visit here and will definitely be back. Amazing baked potato with brie, bacon and cranberry filling, side salad and coleslaw. Excellent quality, reasonable price. Staff were very friendly. Can't fault anything

This cafe does not want your business. You are an inconvenience to the staff. I would not recommend to anyone..........

Terrible place to go to staff are rude there is a lady staff that is rude would avoid us wouldn’t take our plates away not worth the amount of money I spent small portion staff give you a death stare when ask them a simple question

On arrival member of staff was friendly, but waiter taking order was quite abrupt. We had tuna sandwich and a bowl of soup each + 2 cokes. Slight confusion with menu regarding soup and sandwich deal, probably my fault, but not worth £30.

We went for a family breakfast! 5 adults and 2 children under 5. Two different tables and asked for a separate order for both tables as we were ordering from different households! Well, that was a disaster, you would have thought we asked for a free breakfast! If you can’t be kind, find another job where you’re not dealing with public! On entering- we didn’t feel welcomed! There were NO vegetarian options or a children’s menu. The menu was perfect if you weren’t a vegetarian or child. Received our food, no smiles or anyone to ask if everything was okay, Maybe they couldn’t see us for cooking smoke. It was thick and we couldn’t get rid of the smell on our clothes! We felt the staff were very inhospitable with their manner. In our families opinion, we wouldn’t go back for the reasons pointed out.

Outstanding breakfast on the banks of the River Tay Two groups of 3 and a group 2 visited after a night out in Perth. Beautifully presented. Two eggs over black pudding, haggis, bacon, sausage, beans, grilled tomato, mushroom and of course a potato scone - well it was a Full Scottish breakfast! Tea or coffee and toast. Friendly staff, comfortable surroundings and stunning location right below the Friarton Bridge. A tad awkward to access but well worth the effort.

First time here today and we absolutely loved it. Excellent quality everything….we had a full Scottish breakie, bacon roll, scone with jam/cream and delicious tea and coffee all served by friendly and very lovely staff. Cuillin our dog came too and was warmly welcomed and rewarded with a sausage which he happily scoffed! The setting is fab and we’ll definitely be back. So cosy with a log burner in winter and outside tables set up for the warmer weather. Fantastic and highly recommended.

Not the easiest of cafes to get to in terms of the drive in - I'd probably avoid during peak holiday times as getting in/out can be awkward due to the road set up (nothing can be done about that though). The actual café itself is nice and cosy - feels like a lodge. and is in a lovely setting, looking out onto the River Tay on one side and fishing pools on the other.

Charming little cafe. Lovely wood burning stove. Delicious breakfast rolls and scones! Friendly service. Great place to warm up after a walk.

I came here with my friend and my well behaved Rottweiler, the food was delicious and we didn’t wait long for service. Unfortunately my dog was spooked by a young boy who was running around the cafe unattended, my dog jumped and frightened the boy, however the staff were amazing and reassured us that the child was being disruptive and the family complained that dogs should not be allowed in the cafe. The staff were wonderful and will welcome well behaved dogs. My dog had lots of fuss from other customers who just adored her. This will be a regular visit from us. Amazing. Thank you 💚

We visited for lunch today and it wasnt particularly visit and there were at least four staff working On the whole I was disappointed as the cafe is in such a lovely setting I was looking forward to a nice lunch Unfortunately all the staff who dealt with us were short with us and really quite unfriendly The food was ok when it arrived and we fancied a cuppa and a scone but were offered nothing further when the guy cleared the table So disappointed

Stumbled across this little gem of a cafe by accident but what an amazing little find it was! Dog friendly - very dog friendly..and people friendly too.. bonus haha. Visited on 16/08/23 , with my Aunt and Uncle and their 4 Springers and we were...

We found this place out of no where, just driving and it was fantastic. The food, service and landscape were all amazing!

This is an amazing cafe. The views are stunning even on a wet day. The food is all home made. The coffee is 5 star. All the staff are amazing and Jackie and Thomas go above and beyond to help. 5 star service. I am...

Lunch with Family on Sunday was lovely Food fantastic and very filling Great view in a lovely setting watching Boats,paddle boarding etc Well worth a visit

The first thing that struck me was how uncomfortable the wooden chairs were. The staff were too busy to smile or offer much of a welcome - but the soup of the day was delicious and our sandwiches were filled to the brim, which is...

Return visit to this wonderful cafe in a stunning unique location. I brought my sister for lunch as she had never been before. To say she was impressed was an understatement. We had a delicious lunch , outstanding bounty ice cream and the service was...

I go to the Willowgate Cafe quite frequently, on my own, with friends or with my husband and every time, the service and food are fantastic. Such a welcoming atmosphere, with friendly smiles and enthusiasm, not to mention the stunning views down the river. It...

I can't say how much we enjoyed our lunch today. The food was fresh and plentiful. Your staff are amazing. I have been coming here since it opened and I know there's been a few owners but today tipped the richter scale...lovely cold water placed...

Visited here this morning. My friend and I are frequent visitors and every time we are made so welcome. We usually just have coffee but I have had lunch there and it was very tasty and good value. It is in a lovely setting quite...

I come here at least twice a week and the team are ALWAYS so welcoming, efficient and super friendly. The food is amazing and is enjoyed in stunning surroundings . Really cannot recommend this place enough and the fabulous team. We also had our 20th...

Needed a break after a long drive and spotted the water activity centre and cafe sign. We had lovely fresh water straight to the table, a gorgeous scone, lovely coffees and toastie with salad. Friendly, efficient service and delicious food. We were a bit lost...

Great little cafe on the banks of the Tay just 5 mins from Perth city centre. Good selection of sandwiches and drinks. We sat outside on a beautiful warm day. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was very good. Good parking and lovely walk along...

Found this hidden gem, whilst on a short break in Perthshire. Firstly we were greeted by lovely staff members, then we sat at a table with a lovely view of the River Tay. We ordered the soup of the day and a scone. Wow, both...

Stunning. Been meaning to check it out and glad I finally did. Lovely spot considering you are under a main bridge but being by there river is lovely. Fish finger sandwich and a lovely cup of tea. No complaints. I will be back and I...

Wonderful lunch, convenient access and friendly staff in a beautiful location. It was a perfect lunch stop beside a lake. Tom, the manager, brought us complimentary cake with our cappuccinos. We had coronation chicken toasties with freshly made mushroom soup that was really outstanding. Had...

It was my first time at this place and the food was beyond amazing. Had the Smoked Salmon & Prawn Salad with Marie Rose sauce. The staff were super friendly too, stuck around to chat for a bit whilst I waited for my wife. Everyone...

I ordered the full Scottish Breakfast and white coffee. It was the tastiest breakfast I'd had in a long time. The service was top class with Tom and Jacqui being very attentive and making sure everything was to my liking! I will definitely be back...

Our first visit. Tremendous staff, great location & excellent food. Our 3yr old grand-daughter wanted a ham sandwich, which came cut into a circle with a smiley face drawn on in ketchup! Lovely touch. Will definitely be back.

Excellent food served by extremely helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again when visiting friends in Perth.

What a fabulous find. Appeared on my Facebook and so glad I visited. Excellent service and the best smoked salmon I have ever tasted. Will certainly return. Thank you.

Visited here with the family and all had lovely lunch. Food was top class, staff very friendly and a cosy, relaxing atmosphere. Nice hidden gem, will revisit again!

Ripped off and let down, not trustworthy. Will never go back and give them any business again and will make sure noone else I know goes back.

This is a fantastic cafe based on the banks of the river Tay. From the moment you walk in the door you are given a very warm welcome from the happy and professional team. The food is cooked to a high standard and served with...

Cosy wood cabin style cafe next to the river Tay. Food is fantastic and the cakes are excellent. Staff are delightful and the service is exceptional. Coffees are well made too with lovely foam texture. Highly recommend!

1st time in here and wish I'd been sooner. Amazing food and service and lovely and warm with the fire lit on a chilly day. 10/10

Staff were so lovely and welcoming we came with a pram and they were so accommodating. The food was amazing, we had lunch which was delicious. Baby changing facilities were excellent. Such a friendly lovely little cafe - think we might make it our new...

A lovely pit stop en route to Dundee from Edinburgh. It's close to the main road yet quietly set away from it close to the river Tay. Our main meal was nicely presented and tasty and our Victoria sponge was top rate. The staff were...

We had such a lovely visit to this hidden gem. We visited on a recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. We all had delicious sandwiches served with a lovely dressed salad and some crisps. The staff were all friendly and attentive! Have...

Visited the cafe about 2pm on a Sunday - first time here. Wasn’t disappointed. Its beautiful inside with a log burner keeping the place warm and cosy. All of the staff were polite and attentive. The food was outstanding although I can only speak for...

Stopped in for lunch today, great sandwich, great soup, legendary staff. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone in the Perth area who is looking for delicious food and a beautiful view of the Tay.

We have had a number of visits to The Willowgate Cafe and it has been consistently great. The establishment is quite unique, both in location and construction - cosy log cabin feel. Very tasty and well presented range of food with a super array of...

This cafe was very pleasant and down by the River Tay. It was clean and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed afternoon drinks and cakes.

We're very lucky to have a such a lovely cafe right by our office. It's absolutely beautiful inside and out. They serve scrumptious food and staff is very friendly. Highly recommended, if in area definitely worth the visit.

First time since they opened we visited for the first time . Such a lovely place. Lovely friendly staff, great service and very tasty lunch. Clean great bathrooms too. Definitely in my coffee spot list from now on. Great views. Thank you

Willowgate Cafe very clean, serves great food although very busy did not wait long at all, the staff are helpful and friendly. The views are just amazing well worth a trip from Edinburgh

Lovely setting, nice food although the lady who was on the till and taking orders obviously did not fancy being at work today as she was extremely rude, unpleasant and unhelpful. Breakfast finished at 1200 and requested at 1210 with hope that maybe a wee...

Great food and friendly service We had coronation chicken baked potato and toasty A Brie cranberry & bacon ciabatta and a bacon chicken & mayo toasty Then Eaton mess cake and banoffee muffin Food hot fresh & tasty Cakes light and delicious Definitely worth a...

The cafe catered for 17 hungry hens (even those on a dairy and gluten-free diet). Efficient service, very friendly staff. Clean toilets. We had soup, sandwiches and a large selection of cakes to choose from. The cafe is at a short walking distance from Willowgate...

The staff at willowgate were extremely helpful and attentive and catered so well for our large group and our various dietary needs! The food was lovely and extremely filling. Would highly recommend.

We walked out from Perth ( check the rivers tides to make sure the path is accessible ) which is a really lovely wander along the river bank through old orchards. Beautiful wild flowers and trees. Walk starts in the Norie Miller Walk park. The...

Popped in for a quick bite. Must say, the staff was brilliant and so was the food. Definitely worth the visit. Will be back for sure! It's a Must!

We visited for a birthday party lunch today with a group of young girls after taking part in activities at the nearby activity centre. The booking was handled very efficiently beforehand and nothing was too much trouble. When we arrived the table was all set...

Having previously visited before we heard that it was under new management so we decided to visit here on Sunday 1st May to see if anything had changed and WOW what a difference in surroundings and staff and the food. First class service from Tom...

Fantastic wee place. Visited before it closed and enjoyed it but went for lunch at the weekend and the food is at a whole different level now. This isn’t just your usual cafe the quality being served is brilliant and prices are great for what...

Myself & my husband came here for lunch, Wow just WOW.... such a stunning setting with amazing views!!! Lunch in a setting like this doesn't get any better... that's what we thought... well it did, the staff were so friendly, Jackie was so welcoming when...

Arrived to find out there was a private function on in afternoon so no food on offer. Waited 20 mins for service. No menu so looked on website ordered 2 lattes n 2 slices of cake. £2.60 latte and £2.75 for slice of cake priced...

Had the pleasure of visiting the Willowgate Cafe just outside Perth today. Set in a stunning location on the banks of the river Tay. The moment we arrived the staff were so friendly and welcoming creating a lasting impression , could not have been more...

Myself and my husband visited today for breakfast and were delighted with the cafe makeover and it’s beautiful surroundings. The display of cakes at the opening to the kitchen looked fantastic and you could smell the freshly baked scones. We were greeted warmly at the...

Been here several times. Love the location and that you can sit inside or outside. Very cosy, bothy feel inside. Can get a bit loud but otherwise, very nice food and good service. Last time we went it was my step dad's birthday and a...

Why we went? I came across the Facebook page and after seeing lots of pictures of what was on offer I knew I had to go whenever i next found myself in Perth. I was visiting my Granny and decided that for mothers day (...

Its a tricky place to get your car to but worth it for the hor chocolate and homemade cakes, just a shame they got our order wrong, wont stop another visit though

A great location under the bridge that i have driven over so many times. Just outside 5 mins outside Perth is this great place next to fishing lakes and a water sports centre. Great wooden lodge style building with views over the river and fields....

Booked Willowgate out a few months ago for my mum's 70th. They did an amazing afternoon tea for about 20 of us - sandwiches, scones, mini cakes. Absolute highlight were the mini steak pies though! It's a really cute cafe with a gorgeous setting by...

What an amazing location on the edge of Perth, parking right underneath the towering Friarton bridge. The cafe itself is a charming wooden lodge surrounded by the waters of the river Tay. When we visited on Sunday the water was high and fast flowing which...

Lovely stop for coffee and scones. My goodness, scones massive. Fab coffee. 1st time here but shall certainly be back. Nice friendly service. Good menu available for lunches and very good prices too. Certainly worth a visit.

The cafe was recommended by my family who live locally and did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious, great lentil and squash soup with delicious crusty bread, and a roasted vegetable panini. Lovely cup of tea and a good view to outdoors. The staff...

I was looking forward to trying the willowgate cafe for a few weeks. On arrival, I asked if we take a seat or wait to be seated. The lady who answered was quite dismissive. We ordered coffee and cake. Both were nice. On leaving, I...

We had heard of Willowgate Cafe, but had never found it. Today 4 of us, after a long walk around Perth, found it, and what a gem it is. Friendly service, great food and amazing location. 2 had the soup of the day, 1 a...

Really lovely with friendly staff, a beautiful location looking into the river stay or fisheries. Food is great and the cakes are heavenly! Been a few times taking friends and family and all loved it. Dog friendly too at outside seating. Well worth a visit

Fantastic little hidden gem. Couldn't fault the food and portion size was huge and delicious. Arrived at a very busy time, and yet staff made effort to speak with every table, which was very welcoming and warming The also allowed us to move decor in...

Lovely recommendation. Nestled on the banks of the River Tay. Tastefully presented and beautiful art and fishing artifacts. Great food and extremely well priced.special mention to super friendly Lorraine who looked after us attentively. I have no hesitation in recommending. Plenty of parking which is...

Lovely meal combo soup and sandwiches... Good value for the money. Always get a warm welcome but I have to say I was more than impressed with the young man that served us, never pressured (it was busy)... Good sense of humour and very professional....

We stumbled on this eating place by accident. We were travelling up north and got lost. Gagging for a cuppa, I'm gluten intolerant so lots of times I expect to have a greatly reduced choice. But, what a fabulous restaurant this is. Lots of cakes...

As the title says this cafe is a hidden gem as located under the Friarton road bridge with lovely scenic views of the River Tay. Warm, friendly welcome. The food was amazing. We had the soup/ panini combo Homemade soup was very tasty as was...

Stopped by for a bacon roll and coffee after a dog walk along the Tay. Service and quality of food are consistently top class, and prices are reasonable too. Views also are beautiful with plenty wildlife to watch too. Definitely worth a visit

I organised to have my hen day at the adjoining activity centre which, as an aside, I'd thoroughly recommend. We then had a late lunch afterwards at the cafe. Rhona and her team put on a lovely spread for us and didn't rush us out...

This was the first visit to the cafe since its reopening. Two of us were greeted as we went in,not over friendly but adequate..maybe a little more warmth would go a long way! We ordered the baked potatoes one with chilli con carne and the...

First visit to Willowgate Cafe, won't be the last,, as both my husband and myself were very impressed with the lovely surroundings and great food.

Visited this lovely wee gem of a cafe recently. Nice location. Freshly made scones and friendly staff. Absolutely spotless. Can't wait to revisit.

a brief visit as I was going cruising on the river. I stopped in for a coffee. Unfortunately it was packed out with a private function, but was given a corner to relish my choice. I will return on a better day ,but it looks...