This place was amazing. We were a little skeptical at first, but only because we found through yelp…read moreand at the time only had 1 5-star review. As soon as we pulled in, we knew it was a gold mine of good food. The place was packed but with a more mature demographic. Enjoying a long lunch. The food was perfect. The shops and bakery were great! Would love to go back. We enjoyed the mince and tatties as well as the bacon and Brie sandwich with the soup of the day. They were delicious.

Had a lovely lunch here today. Firstly staff couldn't do enough to accommodate us a group of 5 for…read morelunch when the place was busy. They were polite, welcoming and friendly! Non of us could fault our food all very tasty plates which included Nacho chicken panini, ham and lentil soup, chicken mayo sandwich, haggis and cheese sandwich and cheddar and chutney sandwich. All sandwiches came with either crisps or salad and the soup had plenty of fresh bread on the side. A selection of drinks from hot chocolate, coffee, chocolate milkshake and tea was lovely too. As always the stroll around the farm shop afterwards is always full of lovely local produce and I always find something tasty to buy :-)

This was a great place to eat while we were in town. We came here for breakfast every day and we're…read morenever disappointed. The coffee and capacinnos were the best we had in town and the food was excellent and local too. The staff was very friendly and welcoming as well.

My friend introduced me to this wee hidden treasue last week. Tea House of the Loch is nestled…read morebeside the Loch at Gartcosh, with the quaint little tea house overlooking the water. Saturdays are really busy so was glad I decided last minute to book a table. The menu is filled with sandwiches, bagels, paninis etc and all come with soup for £5.95 which is a bargain when you see the portions. However the most popular order seemed to be the high tea for two, which at £5 per person is amazing! The atmosphere is lovely, with a mix of couple, familes and quite a few grannies being treated to tea and cakes by their grandkids. The decor is nothing fancy, but the setting and welcoming staff easily makes up for it There is fabulous selection of Suki teas and homemade baking. Soups of the day this week were tomato with basil and potato and leek. Last wee I tried the curried butternut squash which was amazing! The setting is lovely and the food is well worth the 15min drive from Dennistoun. There is a garden centre and lovely views onto the loch so you could easily spend a few hours over a coffee, chatting and escaping city life. I can't speak highly enough of this place and look forward to making myself a regular! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tea-House-On-The-Loch/141357772588944?fref=ts

We had a delicious tea, with sandwiches, cakes, and a wide variety of tea. My chicken sandwich was…read moreso good. The service was excellent, staff were fun. The restaurant is next to a garden center, and the loch, so it's pretty and peaceful.

I go every year to Scotland and make this one of my stops to visit and eat. I love these people…read moreand the food along with the groceries are fresh! The farm is self sustaining and clean.

**WARNING** This is a lengthy review and you WILL be hungry after reading!…read more Just outside Perth and a short detour from the A9 lies Tibbermore (I know, cute right!), a typical 'blink and you'll miss it' kinda place, but really, just don't blink cos this place is awesome! It really does have it all - fresh fruit and vegetables all leafy and colourful, a gin lovers corner, wonderful cheese and meats deli, health foods section including a variety a GF flours, breads and oatcakes (try their own oatcakes, completely different from the brand that sounds like Talkers but sooo much tastier!), tray upon tray of freshly laid eggs...I could go on but you get the idea! And that's just the food section! They also have a glorious gift section where I could've easily spent a small fortune. Everything from kitchen gadgets to picnic baskets, kiddie gifts to Emma Bridgewater pottery and everything in between. I spotted a few local producers too which I loved as I always like to see locals businesses supporting each other. Then there's the café/restaurant which has a few outdoor tables but plenty inside if they're taken; the day I visited it was glorious but somehow we got lucky and got a table outside (my shoulders can prove that #scottishtan!...). The menu has lots of tasty options incorporating as much of their own produce as possible - I opted for the Homemade Chicken Liver pate while my parents both had the Smoked Ayrshire Ham & Gloagburn Curried Banana Chutney sandwich (Dad went hunting for the ham to buy later he was that impressed!). Once decided, we had to go inside and order at the counter; I'm not sure if this was due to us sitting outside or standard practise as when we asked for a second round of coffees (and some more oatcakes for me as I'd ran out!), a waitress came over with one of those electronic hand-held thingys to take that order so I wondered why she couldn't have done that initially, anyway, not really a star-affecting issue. Pricewise, we were just shy of £10/head for a sandwich and coffee (exc our 2nd coffee round), a tad steep but it's all fresh and local produce so I don't mind paying that when you know you're getting good quality (and it really was!). Given it's out-the-way location it's a busy wee place but worth the trip as you could easily spend a couple of hours here eating and browsing. There's plenty parking available and even a small play area for kids. Farm Shops like this don't come around too often, which is a shame as they really are wee gems of places!

There are just two occasions on which I find myself drinking coffee. I drink coffee when I'm on…read moreholiday and can't resist dipping into a new city's coffee culture. Thus far, Barcelona and Amsterdam are real highlights on my 'places I've coffee'd' list. It seems that beautiful cafes in beautiful places serve up beautiful lattes and I just can't resist a smooth and creamy cupful'. The second, and far more mundane, time in which I find myself ordering a latte, is more out of necessity than desire; those times when you want to throw your alarm clock at the wall as it yells at an ungodly hour. The struggle is real. Today was one of these days and, as I pulled into Crieff with a cover shift ahead of me, Java Lava was my saving grace. After the obligatory 'Java Lava! - Awesome name!', you'll notice that it's very small, with just a few tables inside and several on the main street outside. It's quirky, if a little shabby, inside with chalkboards adorning the walls and basic decor. Despite this, it's still very much a pleasant coffee stop and I was given a really friendly welcome. There are lots of lunch options with salads, paninis and soups. Cakes too! I even noticed that there was a 'Dhillon's special' on the board which is only available during school hours and if curious of the contents, it's 'Dhillon' you've to ask. I'm guessing this is a personal joke on the cafe's part and it probably makes a schoolboy's day. It did make me smile. My latte was creamy, smooth and just what I needed to perk me up for the day ahead. As I sat sipping, the staff talked with several regulars. Owing to the size, I was very much a part of their conversation whether I liked it or not. Whilst hearing of their holidays, political views and local gossip - including some colourful language (!) - didn't phase me, perhaps not everyone would be too comfortable. But it was early and quiet. - Just me, the regulars and staff. There's plenty of options for lunch and the cakes look tasty. Perhaps I'll be back!

Java Lava is a very small cafe located on the high street in Crieff. The main stay of the business…read moreis take away food (there are only 2 tables squished into the shop). However what it lacks in size it makes up for in the lovely food it provides. The menu is extensive and offers a full range of sandwiches, Panini's, soup, coffee and cakes. The service is prompt and friendly and I have never been disappointed. The prices are very reasonable and offer a refreshing change to some high street coffee shops! I would heartily recommend one of the tray bakes on offer especially the malteser cake. I would recommend that you avoid the school lunch hour though as it is very popular with the children and can be queued out the door.

Amazing food is an understatement for this cafe. This place was recommended by Melissa, who dropped…read moreus from Gleneagles. Customer service is way above par. We ordered the Halloumi Burger, Beyond Burger with sweet potatoes, New Yorker Panini (which was awesome) and the Padron Pil Pil (highly recommended). Service was top notch and everything was delicious. You should definitely give this place a try.

This is an AMAZING cafe!! I'm so glad we stopped there yesterday on the off-chance of a bit of…read morelunch and a coffee or two. It is obviously a very popular place and there wasn't even a free table at first. However, we didn't have long to wait and the lovely blonde lady with the big welcoming smile (who may have been the owner but I'm not sure) brought us a menu to read in the meantime. She and another member of staff served us during our meal and I have to say the service is second to none - really first class. There is just so much choice and really interesting, imaginative, meals and snacks too. Everything from sandwiches, salads, burgers and 'lite bites' to superb main meals and dreamy desserts; everything is presented beautifully. Large selection of soft drinks, herb and fruit infusions, excellent coffees, wine, beer and cider - just about anything you could wish for! I can personally recommend the exquisite grilled halloumi cheese and salad with balsamic dressing - utterly gorgeous!! The place is very clean - tables were cleared and wiped thoroughly as soon as they were vacated. The tables and chairs are chunky wood, there is a wooden floor as well. There are mini-spots set into the ceiling and framed articles from magazines praising the cafe on the walls. There's a full-size disabled toilet in addition to the usual ones - again, everything was spotlessly clean and looked after. We intend to return for an evening meal before long as we didn't have very long to linger yesterday. You can book a table in advance which is very helpful, the place being so popular! There is a free car park to the left of the cafe or you can park in the side street opposite.

Excellent cafe serving home made soup also had pate it was really good. Friendly service, nice…read moreatmosphere, welcoming staff. Recommended for a tea or coffee stop in Crieff.

One of my faves when I visit St Andrews! The biscuits are perfect and the service is downright…read moredelightful. I havr never seen a waitstaff so happy to see me. It is a charming space that also includes a garden for nice weather days.

Great place for breakfast! Cozy ambience, fast service, good…read morebarista, and nice variety for breakfast and lunch. My son and I enjoy the CK breakfast (traditional Scottish Breakfast). Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!

I have been wishing for a nice coffee shop close to my house since I moved here and suddently I…read morefound this nice place! It is a hidden jewl in the middle of a busy street... but with parking space. I was welcomed ny a very friendly staff. The place is big but cozy. The coffee is very good and the cakes are amazing!! I will back veeery often!!