The 30 Best Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Aberdeen

“Great cafe. Just had brunch. Alesya was fantastic at her service to the table. Chef Rahson was very kind to come and check on the table as to how we were getting on. Overall a very sweet, welcoming smiling beautiful happy bunch managing the place which is the most inviting about this place. We had a vegetarian breakfast and a Menemen breakfast! Absolutely delicious! Do try it out if you want something different from the usual breakfast! I’ll be back for trying more of their dishes soon! 2nd visit: today we went for another breakfast. Aleysa is absolutely brilliant! She made a chai latte for me which was highly appreciated! Chef took the trouble to speak to us which is a nice touch and makes very valued as a customer!Nothing more to comment about food except that it is exceptional ; I tried the mushroom omelette this time which was delicious! I’d highly recommend everyone to try their Turkish breakfasts which are absolutely brilliant! Hats off to the chef ! The team is extremely inviting, warm and that makes a huge difference!❤️. We will be back again!”

“Stayed here for the second time in November and it was equally as good as last time. Good food friendly people taking care of all our needs. I would highly recommend The Allan Guest house to anyone whether on business or on holiday. Free street parking outside too. Win win”

“Mike and Kim have been most welcoming whilst being very down to earth, felt more like i was staying with friends or family than at a guesthouse. I have had a lovely 2month stay working away from home here in Aberdeen. The room and facility's are beautifully kept! very clean and maintained daily to a high standard consistently! The decor appears recently upgraded and modernised! Breakfasts alone are second to none and made with pride! Staying here has felt like a home from home in my eyes! Will 100% recommend and will definitely stay here again in the future.”

“The waitress Laura was exceptionally professional and an excellent advisor—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful in guiding our choices. Her recommendations made the experience truly enjoyable. Sophie and Fabien from switzerland”

“I visited for their Aberdeen Restaurant Week 2024 (Jan/Feb) deal which included an open toast, a hot drink and an "art project" for £15. The Open Toasts are delicious, highly recommend the Turkish Eggs. For our art project we were asked what level of art we were at, and ended up with Air Dry Clay which we were pleased with! I made a wee trinket dish. Having a place like this in Aberdeen that is a Café that serves delicious food and drinks as well as encourages your creative side is amazing!”

“Simply the best coffee in Aberdeen. In fact I'm my (humble) opinion the best coffee I've had this side of Scotland! Try it, see if I'm wrong!”

“Super delicious and welcoming place to stop for a quick lunch. Grilled sandwiches might be some of the best in Scotland, staff were kind and service was impeccable. 10/10 all around.”

“The food was amazing and so is the service ...The servers were well trained and the management was amazing .. Have to take one name and he is Rupam and his hospitality and service was outstanding. He was always there when needed on the table. Good job Rupam and your team fir fantastic service. Sure will come back again”

“Came in for breakfast and wasn't disappointed. Food was fresh and fantastic staff were super helpful and a very relaxed atmosphere. Price was a bit high but food quality more than made up for that.”

“This was my second visit to Aberdeen and also my second time at Cafe Harmony. It’s a place where you truly feel at home. The food is both high in quality and generous in quantity, the atmosphere is cozy and tranquil, and the service from the manager and team is exceptional. I ordered the mushroom risotto and calamari, and both were fantastic. To top it off, the prices are very reasonable. If you ever visit Aberdeen, don’t miss out on Cafe Harmony—highly recommended!”

“Brand new takeaway! Had the fish and chips, fish was beautiful and fresh and chips were amazing. Really nice pricing as well!”

“Always busy and fresh soup and home bakes. A regular meeting point with friends and family. Cody atmosphere but can be a bit noisy”

“We come here often for lunch but have never tried the breakfast and it did not disappoint!! It’s always really tough to get in, we were in just after 9am and was already heaving so be prepared to wait for a table. However staff are always so hard working and so try to serve as fast as they can so it really does depend on time of day. £26 for 2 of us, food was delicious- pancakes were clearly straight of the pan with some delicious rhubarb, fruit and vanilla cream, just outstanding. Lots of variety, best quality food and great place for breakfast. Understandable why it’s always so busy!”

“Cafe ambience was bright and airy. It seemed really popular among locals and we had to wait in line on a saturday morning. Service was excellent and homely. Food is basic but had decent variety.”

“Stopped off for an early breakfast on a very wet morning last week. Food and coffee were great, the lady behind the counter was very helpful and attentive. Their menu seems very extensive. Will pop in again when I'm next in Banchory in December. Thank you.”

“Great spot with a fantastic beer selection - they're all brewed by Fierce, but you will find at least a few that you like. Shout out to Kitty for providing restaurant recommendations AND verifying they were all open.”

“Absolutely lovely restaurant. The food was excellent, with experimental flavour and texture combinations which worked very well. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I'd definitely suggest making a reservation beforehand, as the space is limited.”

“Lovely local cafe, with friendly staff & fast service. Fresh handmade sandwiches to order and very fair price point!”

“Visiting from the states & a local recommended Cafe 1. The monkfish/muscle soup was outstanding & I was thinking about the meal & the overall experience even days later. Highly recommend the pork belly as well. So glad we stopped in for the fantastic service, food and atmosphere. Thank you!!”

“Juliet and Alona provided professional and high-quality service. Additionally, the spoon was wrapped in a festive red Christmas theme. The background music created a lovely atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend this café to anyone visiting the city centre. Be sure to check out Bon Accord on George Street!”

“Great cafe with a variety of food options, coffee is lovely. Very clean! Nice environment for work space with plugs. Conveniently located next to station for takeaway.”

“Stopped in for a coffee and cinnamon bun. Super kind staff, very efficient service and the best warmed cinnamon bun and nice coffee too!!”

“The "Flagship" is a great and must place to visit for an EFP (Equity French Punk). First step in my quest of stamps to complete my intergalactic passport to the global Brewdog bars. Very comfy sofa. Quiet (not loud, so very enjoyable to me) good rock music. With extra amazing beers of course. Professional and very kind young barmaid. Will definitely come back.”

“Incredible food and absolutely lovely staff. We especially enjoyed the seafood paella and the sangria. My family came here twice while we were on vacation in Aberdeen!”

“Lovely little place, stopped in for lunch on a free day in town. Friendly staff, delicious affordable food, cozy and charming atmosphere. I had a flatbread with pastrami, peppers and cheddar and the homemade chips; everything was excellent. Loved the mismatched plates and flatware.”

“Lovely local cafe perfect for lazy brunch. It is lucky to have this cafe around my place. There are some public parking spaces behind the cafe.”

“Finn was our waiter tonight and he was amazing. Nothing was to much trouble. Very attentive. No waiting time. Would recommend visiting here. Thank you Finn for a fabulous night”

“Amazing experience. Went into town for some last minute shopping and stumbled across suma. Probably one of the most delicious and aesthetically pleasing cafes I have ever been in. Service was outstanding, no flaws and was well kept throughout our meal. Tried the chicken pancakes & brisket pancakes and these were to die for!!!! What was even better is that they did a meal deal, therefore included fries and a cold drink for such a good price. Recommend fully.”

“I believe we were greeted by the manager who was exceptional - so pleasant and accommodating, she was able to put the lunch order earlier than was stated on the menu, instead of table for 2 she gave us a table for 4 to let us sit side by side. I know this won't always happen but she did what she could! The food was absolutely exceptional (had a steak sandwich), the peppercorn sauce was the best I've ever had, nice thick slices of sourdough with plentiful filling. Homemade bakes as well! I was so elated from the whole experience that I can't wait to be back. Truly 10/10, very memorable. Worth the price you're paying but if you're up for high standard, this is where you'll find it! Thanks beach tree ☺️”

“Hannah was amazing! Food was phenomenal, service was top notch and atmosphere was pleasant. Ate from the Mates and Dates menu and it was a wonderful value.”