Eco-Café in Dingwall near Inverness

Highland Farm Cafe

4.6

Based on 455 reviews

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Lisa Pattenden

08:03 14 Sep 21

I can't fault the cafe on anything. Great staff, food and beautiful views. I go out of my way to make sure guests go here for breakfast or lunch at least once in their visit.It's very clean and if you have kids the playground is lots of fun.

anna bell-higgs

17:33 12 Sep 21

Really lovely coffee and cake this afternoon. Very friendly and helpful waitress. Great views. We were too late to have hot food but was pleased they have some great options for vegetarians. Will definitely visit again.

Martin Eccles

13:47 12 Sep 21

Had a fabulous breakfast at this farm shop and cafe. Good service and friendly welcome with plenty of parking and easy access. Nice clean and airy albeit a little chilly so bring a cardigan. Would recommend this establishment.

Moyra Fairservice

21:58 04 Sep 21

Lovely open place .Staff very helpful. Food very good and a good choice. Very enjoyable.

Ian M

18:57 24 Aug 21

Fantastic little cafe. The view over the firth is superb. They also have a good gluten free selection.

David Burt

07:56 23 Aug 21

We've been here a few times now and while the format has slightly changed because of the covid still hanging about in places, we've still had good service with decent food here. As with other "cafe's" they built the obligatory allweather "tent" which now gives them indoor/outdoor facilities. The food is decent with some delicious looking cakes( got to watch the figure) with a little shop to visit. Clean toilets, decent parking and good views. I would say to give it a visit at least once.

Dan Thomas

09:02 16 Aug 21

Great views from this friendly cafe, with inside, outside and tent based service! Had a great lunch with very flavorsome Coronation chicken. Very popular with cyclists, but has good parking and EV charging point (although not sure deal with this.)

Sara Gardiner-McNeill

07:13 23 Jun 21

Just gorgeous food. Staff warm, attentive and friendly. Farm shop is well stocked with interesting goods you can't find elsewhere. Views stunning. On bike scenic bike route.

F B

11:45 22 Jun 21

Good view, clean cafe, but the food is very average. They said they have fresh apple and orange juice but it was bottled from supermarket.

David Jack

12:46 20 Jun 21

Great location and nice facilities (which scores it an extra star) but the food and service are very average. I couldn't see the 'farm' link in the food which looked bought in; the breakfast was expensive for something that was of the standard you would expect in a greasy cafe. These days you expect better

Kim Flynn

16:04 15 Jun 21

Great place for food, stopped today. Dog friendly, couldbsit outside, which we did, in a marquee or inside.Food was amazing.

Lenka Kucharova

21:28 13 Jun 21

We wanted to visit this place last year when we explored north Highlands over the weekend but unfortunately the place was shut. So when we planned our walk to Fyrish monument the other day, we agreed to stop here for a coffee and cake. And I can easily say, we'll be back for sure! Summer berries cheesecake was absolutely delicious. The view from the outside seating area is spectacular.

Ruth Woolley

15:22 22 May 21

Walked in and got a table straight away, friendly service and delicious food. Compostable takeaway cups which I'm very happy about. Nice toilet and cute little shop.

Stian .Selmer-Hansen

14:37 16 May 21

Awesome Staff, best cakes, proper coffe and a nice little farm shop with top quality selection that promotere local. Love it.

Kamila Bialecka

16:52 02 May 21

Delicious cakes and coffee, beautiful scenery and very nice staff ????

Shelly

13:36 30 Apr 21

Lovely food, cakes and coffee. And they managed to squeeze us in even though booking is recommended. Will know for next time.

Steven Wilson

10:18 24 Apr 21

Guys got breakfast rolls and I paid £3.10 for a strawberry milkshake that I can only describe as a coffee cup size and lacked in flavour. Would not be ordering this again.

Duncan Bain

12:56 23 Apr 21

Stopped for a snack and a coffee ,nice to be met by lovely friendly waitresses

iain wright

08:17 22 Mar 21

Brilliant wee place the coffee is great so is the food and the view is just amazing.

Rob Donaldson

18:43 14 Mar 21

Fantastic service, food and brilliant little shop with local products. Lots of parking available and they have electric charge points if you want to stop for a coffee and cake. We ordered mother's Day afternoon tea and it was absolutely outstanding.

Jon Shepherd

09:24 06 Jan 21

Great local business - more than just a cafe as they have a good range of high quality food and drink items for sale in their shop. Regular location for local cyclists

Imelda Shearer

18:41 04 Jan 21

Was not impressed got pie and chips takeaway. Pie was barely warm chips had some half cooked ones amongst them. So very disappointed

Gary McGlynn

22:28 20 Dec 20

Tasty lunch and the coffee ☕ was great,so much bought a bag of their coffee beans to have at home ???? place was busy but service was good and friendly. Plenty space out in the gazebo style tent which had heat too. Looking forward to another trip! View from the place over looked the water very scenic on a clear winter day such as today.

Daniel Maton

14:24 23 Nov 20

Coffee was decent enough, but food let it down. Pictures advertised sweet potato wedges, got oven chips. Salad was shrivelled and brown round the edges. Bun under toasted, so didn't have quite enough structure to hold the meat properly. Staff weren't rude, but must have forgotten to smile. Prices were reasonable, but you get what you pay for...The pleasant atmosphere and decor didn't manage to boost it to 3 stars overall.

Steve Forrest

17:01 15 Nov 20

Great location and friendly staff but very disappointed with the food. Both of our meals (macaroni and quiche) were soggy and microwaved. Seems a shame to go to the effort of setting up a new place like this then putting the food straight into a microwave, instead of cooking it properly...

Shona S

11:24 04 Nov 20

Love ???? the Highland Cafe. Food and cakes always fresh and delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Comfortable distancing in place.

Braemar Media

09:29 12 Oct 20

Lovely Cafe and Deli in a quiet rural setting at Mountgerald near Dingwall, overlooking Cromarty Firth. Good selection of meals and fresh cakes, plus extensive Deli of Highland produce. Enjoyed our meals and the lovely views from this location, which has extensive outdoor seating as well.

Una Mac

11:52 28 Sep 20

Ordered on the app which was quick and easy, food was hot and tasty. Nicely set out benches with hay bales as windbreaks and beautiful view of the Cromarty Firth.

Emma Marin-Lee

11:08 25 Sep 20

Great coffee, lovely little place , variety of good food and home made cakes! Nice shop and take away service! Very clean, toilets impecable!! Staff helpful and friendly!

Ian Summerscales

16:02 24 Sep 20

Decent quality cafe with somewhat overpriced farmshop. I had a nice sweet potato, coconut and butternut squash soup followed by a baked potato with beans and a black americano. K had s bacon roll and a cup of fruit tea. Cost £18.45.The toilets were a bit of a letdown however. There was no screen to prevent women inadvertently seeing men urinating when a second person opened the door. Also the sink surface was swimming in water. Toilet gripe apart this is a nice place to visit and safe to sit outside under cover with bales of straw to shield you from any wind.Plenty of parking too.

Peter Bedwell

13:23 19 Sep 20

Very good

Pronto Despatch Ltd.

13:36 16 Sep 20

Good food and service

Dwaindib

15:50 14 Sep 20

Outstanding views all around. Great food and local products sold. Really nice place

Suzanne Docherty

22:08 10 Sep 20

Great place for allergy sufferers. Lots of choice and helpful staff

Gazman

10:39 10 Sep 20

A beautiful location and very comfortable. Bacon roll and flat white were excellent, and service very prompt. Children's play facilities available too, so something for everyone in the family. COVID-19 measures in place and everything was very clean.

Will Macrae

07:13 10 Sep 20

Came across this little gem on back road from Dingwall to Evanton.. We only stopped for a cup of tea but I had a sausage roll(link) . Rather tasty and awesome to sit and enjoy the views over the cromarty firth and dingwall. Outside seating all setup socially distant as per guidelines.. Didn't wait long for food, and only left our spot as we had to go pick up the kids.. Looked popular with cyclists and has holiday cottages on site aswell..

Fiona Powney

08:39 06 Sep 20

Well laid out. Good service and food. Lovely views

Yvonne Newton

13:48 23 Aug 20

Well managed.. Good food. Amazing views

CHRISTINE MACKAY

17:35 16 Aug 20

Lovely and clean, food and service brilliant, views and weather made our day out as near to perfection as possible...highly recommend..

Astrid Bruce

20:44 12 Aug 20

I rarely post a review because I know any negativity is not helpful for any business especially now, however I am sorry to say I was so disappointed with lunch on Monday. It was a beautiful day and the cafe was busy. We ordered a tuna baked potato and a prawn baked potato. Ten minutes later they were delivered. Opening the containers we were greeted with a baked potato with a spoonful of filling. My friend could not even finish the potato because of lack of filling. Had originally planned to go on Friday but my plans changed. Monday to Wednesday government funding should not mean meagre portions. Will not be returning soon.

Lee Molloy

21:16 08 Aug 20

Stunning views over the Cromarty Firth, lovely food and friendly staff.

Chloe Dixon

07:08 04 Aug 20

This cafe is my partner and I's favourite cafe to drive to, usually we drive about 30 mins but its so worth it! We love having the salmon salad and you get loads for your money, also a favourite is the coronation chicken or brie,bacon and cranberry panini! And soup too of course! We go every week when we can to get a bite to eat and get fresh strawberries, yogurt, milk and sometimes eggs too!The staff are amazing and really enjoy working where they do, it shows!The small gift shop is perfect for a quick birthday present too. Thank you for being our favourite!

Iris Thompson-Burton

14:40 03 Aug 20

Stunning views, great tea and tarts. The visit was marred by a parent thinking it was appropriate to be changing a very smelly nappy on the table when folks were eating

Jeremy Hughes

13:24 20 Jul 20

Nicely socially distanced. Beautiful views.

Aileen Ross

17:40 12 Jul 20

Great food, beautiful views (social distance lunch) outside

Babs Aitken

15:20 31 May 20

Lovely bright and airy wee farm shop and cafe made all the better by the absolutely gorgeous weather and beautiful views. The staff were polite and very friendly even although we were just having take away coffees to sit outside in the glorious sunshine and take in the spectacular views. Coffee prices were average and served in large paper cups. Good value

Anne Macrae

12:37 06 Mar 20

Love this place. Fabulous food, friendly staff fantastic views, easy parking. What's not to like. Will be back. Also give vouchers as presents, and they enjoyed it too.

Michael Fraser

11:16 01 Mar 20

Great spot. The guys at work are never out of there. Local food and great banter.

Kirsty

16:33 27 Feb 20

Lovely cafe/gift shop, Great friendly service. Food great too.

Heather Clark

15:32 07 Feb 20

Lovely lunch and staff are very friendly, good relaxed place to eat ????????

Eileen Weed

17:00 29 Jan 20

It is a cute little town, we stopped for photos near Highland Farm Cafe but actually didn't buy anything. Some picture-perfect beautiful scenery. Our subcontracted driver from "Scotland Taxi Tours" took us here instead of where we wanted to go - not sure if he gets commissions. It sort of ruined the experience because we were worried about losing time for what we really wanted to see.

David Burt

01:23 19 Jan 20

Bright, clean, fresh, new, local, good clean fresh food served with a smile. Didn't really know this place existed cos we're new to this area but a very good experience.

Malcolm Standring

04:49 15 Dec 19

Easiest approaches from Dingwall, this is on the old Dingwall to Evanton road so a little off the beaten track, but WELL WORTH seeking out. Great views over the Cromarty Firth, superb cakes, panini's, pancakes and burgers, and great coffee. One of my favourite meeting places! They have also started trialling Friday and Saturday evening openings (seasonal?), so worth checking out as this would make an excellent evening dining option in the area. Food is easily as good as another larger restaurant near by on the A9, but for me this has a quieter, less noisy and more pleasant ambiance. Highly recommended!

Russell Deacon

17:58 24 Nov 19

Great view, salad was seasoned well, plenty vegan options. Kids play Park was a hit. Two enormous rams that still are a mystery breed.

Stephanie Strang

00:20 17 Nov 19

Food was excellent, small, but the service was great. Great view out the window

John McMurray

19:02 15 Nov 19

Great chocolate fudge cake. So light and soft, with rich chocolate flavor.

Christene McNair

14:48 15 Oct 19

Great food. Good service. Nice location

Sally Shanley

21:45 06 Oct 19

Delightful cafe. Bright cheerful decor. Interesting menu. Food excellent. Lovely gift shop

James Timbs-Harrison

14:36 25 Sep 19

Incredible coffee shop with awesome cakes to send you on your way for the ride ahead. It’s on top of the hill so work hard on the way up and enjoy the view at the top!

Paul B

20:42 01 Sep 19

Stopped in for a morning coffee and the staff were friendly and the coffee great. Would recommend

Adam Fletcher

20:22 28 Aug 19

Great, attentive service. Super tasty homemade beef and haggis burger. Poochy even got a treat from the waitress!

Julia Raban-Williams

13:26 20 Aug 19

very good food which is reasonably priced, wonderful views, friendly staff...slight problem with layout in that people paying at till seem to be in the way of staff carrying food to tables...Maybe need to take out a table or two? Disappointed today when asking for eggs Benedict...simple enough dish to prepare, but not after 12 noon apparently....it was 12.15 when tried to order it. Inflexibility like this towards regular customers is a little discouraging.

Gill M

13:01 16 Aug 19

It is a really pretty area of the countryside to be. The view is lovely and it's a relaxed place. Beautiful items for sale in the gift shop and food tasters at the door for you to try. The service although very friendly was slow. But if you're looking to have a catch up with a friend over tea and cake... it worked for us today!

Dominic Giles

13:56 26 Jul 19

Great location over looking the firth. Great Quality food with prompt service makes it an easy choice for family dining. The highland farm burger was rated a solid 9/10 by my son who continues on his journey of reviewing all of the UK burger offerings.

Steven Murray

13:14 15 Jul 19

Delicious food, coffee and cake! Carrot cake moist and zesty, frosting was lovely. Excellent bacon and black pudding roll and double macciato. Lovely facilities, place looks like new though it's been open for almost a year. Amazing views out over the Cromarty firth and a fantastic outside seating area and playpark. Friendly, welcoming staff and not too expensive. Relaxed, calm atmosphere, very chilled.

Laura McMahon

12:13 18 Jun 19

We were seated at our table. Then ignored. Waited 15 mins to be acknowledged before we gave up and left. Three tables that came in after us were promptly served. Four other tables were cleared and our order still wasn't taken. It's a shame as I've been before but will not be back and certainly won't be recommending this place anymore

Jamie Paterson

16:10 14 Jun 19

Excellent service and food. Amazing views. Definitely my favourite cafe in the Highlands ????

Rebecca Petrie

13:04 12 Jun 19

Fantastically nice and helpful staff. Food was lovely! The views were great and atmosphere was also great

Kenneth Tait

14:10 28 May 19

Excellent. Great food (the coronation chicken is very good), great service and competitive pricing. Lovely views from this modern and well appointed location. First class toilets and nice wee gifts shop. Would highly recommend. We will be back. Thank you.

Angharad Reynolds

19:27 20 May 19

Upgraded my rating as have been back many times since and the standard of service is always fantastic. Food delicious too and gorgeous views over the firth on a sunny day. Can't help but browse the shop when I'm there too. (p.s. My friend is currently visiting Highlands and came to study with you today, thank you for being so kind to her, she came back beaming at how lovely a day she has had!)

Denise Ross

14:48 03 May 19

Having heard Great reviews previously I decided to bring a friend for lunch.Although 'a tad' out of the way, the Cafe was Warm, welcoming staff and a super array of dishes on the Menu Thoroughly enjoyed our time with you.We will be back.My Only criticism was not being able to accommodate my request to add gratuity to my bill for Excellent service as I didn't bring Ready cash with me ????

Willow Capel

12:43 29 Apr 19

Fantastic spot, great views and food! Lovely outdoor seating and new, clean facilities.

Edith Dingwall

18:45 13 Apr 19

Staff excellent. Had two small children and staff were so helpful

ann sutton

14:35 02 Apr 19

Very busy little cafe which says it all. Good food. Reasonable price. Nice little gift shop. Only complaint is being bounced on as soon as you walk through the door.

Fergus Weir

15:17 07 Mar 19

Excellent food. Smooth coffee. Great service. Stunning views. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Marie Ewan

08:05 09 Feb 19

Great food and amazing view. My disabled mum and I went to the wrong door to get in and instead of telling us to go back to the main entrance they insisted on unlocking and opening the sliding door for us. Very warm welcome and friendly service.

Graham Bruce

10:49 01 Feb 19

This is a beautiful cafe and wonderful place to stop and relax. The views of the Cromarty Firth are spectacular and there's lots of space inside and out, with a lovely playground to the side of the cafe for children. I had the full breakfast which was gorgeous, with locally sourced ingredients. Coffee was excellent and there's lovely cakes and pastries too. There's a super shop attached with a good selection of produce and gifts. Well worth a trip.

Alan McHardy

21:39 01 Oct 18

Beautiful view. Good service and some amazing cakes. Wee bit noisy inside when it's busy. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the incredible view across the cromarty firth.

Walter Fillingham

15:51 29 Sep 18

Lovely find, we just popped in for a coffee and cake. Amazing views and food looked good, will definitely be heading back to try the food. Coffee was delicious, actually the nicest coffee I've had in a long time

Julie Moran

16:06 03 Sep 18

Lovely, bright new building. Friendly staff, good food, stunning views. Great wee playground for kids and food/gift shop. Will definately return and recommend a visit. Only negative....staff door needs attention....very noisy!

The Pledge

14:06 03 Sep 18

We do a lot of cycling and stop at most cafes around and about. This one didn’t disappoint. My feedback is more related to the kind owner who was actually willing to drive me home as before arriving for breakfast I had a we crash on the bike and wasn’t looking to pretty. Anyway thanks for the good food and the concern for my health and safety. Cheers

Blair877

10:38 17 Aug 18

I visited on the opening day and had the burger, a coffee (well, two actually!) and a cake. Firstly, the cafe itself is well laid out with plenty of room between tables and the views across the Cromarty Firth and onto the Black Isle are awesome. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was delivered quickly. The burger was brilliant. It was obviously home made and all the better for it, and the chips were equally great. I would not hesitate to recommend Highland Farm Cafe.

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Welcome to Highland Farm Cafe

Welcome to Highland Farm Cafe

Our newly built eco-cafe in Dingwall has finally opened and what a start we've had!
Come for a visit and see what all the fuss is about.

Enjoy delicious locally sourced food, freshly made cakes and home baking

Enjoy delicious locally sourced food, freshly made cakes and home baking

We take pride in offering the best food our local producers have to offer, from meat and ice cream to wines and beers! We also home bake all of our cakes, scones and treats!

Eat, Play, Shop and Stay

Eat, Play, Shop and Stay

Browse through our large selection of local goods, from gifts and luxuries to locally made beers. Our outdoor seating offers great views over the firth and our play area is perfect for the kids.

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Welcome to Highland Farm Café

Welcome to Highland Farm Cafe

Welcome to Highland Farm Cafe

Our newly built eco-cafe in Dingwall has finally opened and what a start we've had!Come for a visit and see what all the fuss is about.

Enjoy delicious locally sourced food, freshly made cakes and home baking

Enjoy delicious locally sourced food, freshly made cakes and home baking

We take pride in offering the best food our local producers have to offer, from meat and ice cream to wines and beers! We also home bake all of our cakes, scones and treats!

Eat, Play, Shop and Stay

Eat, Play, Shop and Stay

Browse through our large selection of local goods, from gifts and luxuries to locally made beers. Our outdoor seating offers great views over the firth and our play area is perfect for the kids.

Eat

Shop

Play

Highland Farm Café

Stay with us

Welcome to Highland Farm Café

Our newly built eco-cafe in Dingwall has finally opened and what a start we've had!
Come for a visit and see what all the fuss is about.