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Your restaurant came highly recommended and the food and wine was absolutely superb. Unfortunately this is where the great experience ended as we have never been made to feel so uncomfortable in a restaurant by the people serving us, to the point that we couldn't wait to pay the bill and leave! We were the first table in the evening at 5pm and were seated right by the bar but we struggled to get eye contact with the staff who were either chatting behind the bar or staring into space. At no point did they ask us if everything was ok or if we wanted another drink. We tried to engage them in some chatter when they served us but to no avail. I don't know if in someway we offended them but we really could not work out what we had done wrong to be treated this way. Unfortunately we will not be returning, which is a shame as the food is excellent. Fortunately our evening was not completely spoiled as a visit to the local community centre in Nairn found us invited to a Ceilidh and a very warm welcome and fun evening.

Lovely cosy little cafe, situated in the railway building on platform 1. Nice atmosphere, friendly locals and the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful with local information. A lovely lady made me a buttered baked potato with coronation chicken from a varied menu for under a fiver...great value. Nice stop to fill in time when waiting for the train, and round off a trip to the beautiful, welcoming and characterful Nairn. Both sit-in and takeaway are available. Thankyou, recommend to all for a taste of Highland hospitality.

We read about this cafe (somewhere) and thought it warranted a visit. How right we were. The weather was fine so we were able to sit outdoors to enjoy our frankfurters and fine German lager. The meal was excellent, the lager even better and the service was perfect. Needless to say, we were more than pleased with the whole experience. The menu might be slightly limited but only because the items on offer are so well prepared that less is more. And the service was attentive without being overbearing. A great place for 2 ex-Canadians to take a break from the streets of Nairn. If you're in the area make sure you find time to visit.

If I lived in Nairn, this would be my go-to café every day. The freshly made food is extremely tasty and the selection is extensive. The naturally endearing charisma of the owner, and her staff, add an extra satisfying portion of decadent spice. High streets everywhere need a place like this..

Me and my partner went out 13th Feb 7pm, we decided to finally try it out after years of being told how amazing it is, in nairn there isn't very many fine dining but after eating here there's no need for competition, this place will always win, the food is beautiful melts in your mouth, the chef is so passionate and can see it while he's working away, and the waiters are so polite, patient and attentive, what an incredible experience and definitely lived up to the standard everyone speaks of

A coffee shop in the bus station. I loved the aroma of coffee and the friendly approach of the staff.

Lovely meal and excellent service

Called in after a dog walk for a cup of tea and some sweet treats. The kinder beuno whoopie cookie was very good! Can recommend the special biscoff hot chocolate too, if you like sweet things.

Lovely to have a leisurely lunch.

Love the ice cream but todays service was just bizarre. There was a mix up with my order, then I was given a cone right ice cream wrong type of cone, I asked for the correct cone and watched the server scrape the ice cream from one cone to the correct one then I was passed the correct cone with half a scoop of ice cream. I highlighted this and was told by the owner “well is just give you a refund” now I am not sure if you have kids but the whole reason of our visit was to reward my two for a fantastic parents and a half scoop would have been a bit of an insult. I requested a different flavour which took another 5 minutes, when the owner hand it over he was obviously not pleased. He gave me a look as if to say you got what you want now go away. I asked if I didn’t justify an apology and was told no as he had already offered me a refund. As stated a refund was no use. I thought this level of service was long since finished, The arrogant proprietor who thinks if people’s aren’t happy then don’t come back. Maybe get some empathy, it goes a long way.

Fabulous health food and alternative medicine shop, helpful and friendly staff. Well stocked and I was spoilt for choice. The lady who served me was knowledgeable about the products. I will definitely be back. Well worth a visit. 10/10

Great breakfasts ! Great cuppa tea .. very friendly staff , my go to place when in visiting

Having enjoyed a delicious birthday lunch last year went back for the same this year. It’s a special day with father and daughter sharing a birthday. We had a nice window spot but from there on downhill I’m afraid. We all opted for the leek and potato soup which was extremely salty. There was a generous amount of bread but when I asked for butter only a tiny amount for one person was delivered. My daughter asked for the scallop starter but as a main course portion. When it arrived it was the starter amount. We did not complain. My husband enjoyed his chicken main course. Two of us had the roast beef which arrived cold, not warm, COLD. It was taken back and new portions were delivered without question, this time on got plates. We would have benefitted with the use of steak knives. It was very bloody and had I known I would have asked for mine well done. We did not have puds. The bill was incorrect which was sorted with an apology. We did not tip as we felt underwhelmed. We were not asked if everything was ok or if we would like more drinks. It was clean and warm. Definitely room for improvement. It was not busy. All sad really and we will probably not return.

We both had the Sunday Roast which was ok but we had to order extra gravy which is the 1st time I’ve ever been charged for extra gravy. The restaurant was very quiet only a couple of tables in and the service was ok

Great tasting food. Best burger since 2008! Friendly service, good Scottish ales and dog treats, and water bowls if needed.