Tea and Coffee Shops

Finzean Estate Farm Shop & Tearoom

Quote from the newly launched 10th edition of Peter Irvine's book "Scotland the Best" - FINZEAN FARM SHOP, DEESIDE - "This one's fabulous, a new one for the book. It's not on the main road, but between Banchory and Aboyne, in an estate. Kate and Catriona run it and it's just lovely, looking out on to the mountains. A lot of food sold here is from the estate – meat and game – and loads of stuff they make themselves, carefully sourced and very well presented. It's really special – one of the best in Britain, I'd say. A real foodie destination."

Balnaboth Steading, Finzean, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6PA

Tel: 01330 850710

Email: catriona@finzean.com

www.finzean.com

Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf

Lochside Restaurant & Bistro Bar - Golf Course and Boutique Hotel Accommodation. Dinner, Bar Supper, Bistro and Kids menus offering a wide range of food with the option of casual eating on our balcony. Members of Eat Scotland. Full restaurant and bar services to residents and non residents. Newly opened accommmodation and a spa and has some of the best views in Aberdeenshire - facing west over Aboyne Loch. Conference facilities. Try your hand on the superb 9 hole golf course.

Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BR

Tel: 01339 886444

Email: info@thelodgeontheloch.com

www.thelodgeontheloch.com

Buchanan Food & Barn Bistro

Honest thoughtful food cooked and served by a group of passionate individuals. Adjacent to Woodend Barn, we offer a unique space in which to eat, read, relax and converse. Morning coffee and afternoon tea, lunches, pre concert suppers and evening meals are all on offer. We use local seasonal produce, with over 60% being organic, plus a small but growing percentage from our two allotments.

We have a great selection of books to peruse and read with some available to buy as well as a small selection of useful or edible items. Our outdoor tables are popular on summer evenings and crisp winter mornings - the views are fantastic!

Special evenings with music, wine and food. Join our mailing list for advance notice. Visit soon and become part of our expanding community of regulars & friends. Open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm with flexible food offering.

Woodend Barn Burn O' Binnie , Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QA

Tel: 01330 826 530

Email: bistro@buchananfood.com

www.buchananfood.com

Platform 22

Platform 22 is a ceramics studio, gallery and coffee house run by Emma and David Pattullo. It produces a great range of ceramics including hand painted table and giftware, commemorative plates and bowls and tiles for interior decoration. An integral part of the business is our gallery and coffee house where there is a range of works by local artists and craft makers - jewellery and gifts. The coffee shop serves a full range of coffees, teas etc and delicious home baking! Open from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Pottery, Ceramics Studio and Coffee House 22a Station Road, Torphins, AB31 4JF

Tel: 013398 882039

Email: mail@platform22.co.uk

www.platform22.co.uk

Taste offers the yummiest homemade cakes, excellent rain forest alliance coffee and fairtrade teas throughout the day. At lunch we have fresh tasty soups, with local bread and homemade fillings.

We are open five days a week from 10:00 til 17:00, we are closed on tuesday and wednesday.

We incorporate the tastiest scottish produce in our food and combine it with friendly service, relaxed surroundings and excellent views. we cater for all ages and tastes and have full access for all levels of mobility. there's also a dedicated kiddy corner and our new childrens menu is proving a hit.

Airlie House Auchendryne Square, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5WS

Tel: 01339 741425

Email: info@taste-braemar.co.uk

www.taste-braemar.co.uk

Brown Sugar Cafe & Gift Shop

Brown Sugar offers a touch of nostalgia and style with a large helping of hospitality! Serving the finest Segafredo coffee, delicious home baking, soup, sandwiches and paninis. We have luxury handmade chocolates, locally made fudge and tablet. Our gift shop has many Scottish products, quality gifts and cards. Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm, Brown Sugar gift shop and cafe with decked patio area is often open later during Spring and Summer.

8 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QP

Tel: 013397 55388

Email: kjgerrie@yahoo.co.uk

www.brownsugarcafe.co.uk