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It has been two years since I last visited this takeaway, and I've yet to find a chip shop that can do as good a fish and chips as the Willows. Large portions of fish with crispy batter cooked to perfection. There is a large menu of all the chip shop favourites plus a range of Chinese food. Prices were on par with other Kirkwall takeaways, and my telephone order was ready at the agreed pick up time. The member of staff who attended to me was friendly. The only things to watch out for are the location. Not too far from the town centre but could be tricky to find for a non local. Also cash only at this takeaway

Delicious food, great service, friendly, polite and happy, good value, huge portions, very clean restaurant. Visited last year and had to come back!

Been six times now. Food really tasty . Clean and efficient. Good service. Good atmosphere. Bright and light. Will continue to visit. Well done

worse meal we have ever had bland and tastless

Food is great. Customer service unmatched. Blonde server is warm and welcoming.

Excellent place for coffee and a catch up. Good place to meet friends and family. Friendly staff and customers Thoroughly recommend it.

Very tasty-but £11 for a small toastie and mini bowl of soup?? Staff friendly, cafe has a high standard of hygiene-but don’t go if you want value for money!

Unexpected find on the way back from dinner. Unexpectedly beautiful and delicious, something about the flavors really brought something back from our childhoods, something we still can't quite identify but a gift nonetheless. Service was great even so close to closing (still sorry about that!) We definitely plan to be back before we leave!

My friend and I went for afternoon tea for two. Service was good and the food was delicious. I would recommend anyone visiting this cafe cannot fault the surroundings and the staff.

Omg this place is top class!! Previous Michelin Star, they haven't dropped their standard. 2 or 3 course set menu, the menu had a map of Scotland titled The Larder, showing where their ingredients are sourced. I had the best Cheese Soufflé I've ever had, large for a starter and so cheesy tangy. Hubster had the salmon marinated in beetroot, on the small side but delicious. Beautifully rare lamb for main with a filo pastry black pudding, and a lamb samosa, so minty, amazing accompaniments and presentation. Hubster upgraded to a Rib Eye, said it was the best he'd ever had. Chef wasn't keen on serving it blue, but it was perfect. We were full really but couldn't resist the dessert menu. White chocolate rice pudding... omg just the best! And sticky toffee pudding. We'd mistakenly booked a bar table, and couldn't understand why we couldn't move to the restaurant as there were free tables, but the service was excellent, attentive and friendly. It was all amazing, thank you guys 👏

Fabulously friendly welcome for us and our dog. A great find in a beautiful setting. Good food and great cakes too. And our dog Monty insisted we went back next day - for some more cuddles and sausage!

Coffee machine broken at home so went for some takeaway coffees. My cappuccino was like extremely diluted hot chocolate-all I could taste was chocolate dusting on some hot water and the espressos were worse than Nescafé. Couldn’t drink them. The flies were swarming around the uncovered cakes so I decided to stick to the diet.

Would highly recommend The Avenue Cafe for any catering requirements. Food all lovely and fresh and well presented. The staff are all very polite helpful and friendly. Thank you again my buffet went down a storm!

So sorry to see this place close down it was so nice with friendly cost atmosphere and great food perhaps our last lockdown was final straw just like to say thanks for all the yummy treats.

We have been a couple times for breakfast now food is delicious, the best omelette I have ever had! Ryan is a fab host, he remembers exactly what we like, and nothing is too much trouble, highly recommend a trip here!